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Angelina G.
South Pasadena, CA
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi ! My name is Angelina, I'm a 20-year-old college student who's currently going on her third year of college. All my courses are online and won't interfere with my working hours . I am flexible and willing to work with some schedules. I was raised in South Pasadena, where I attended school all through high school where I...
Angelina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Angelina has been great. She is very dependable and has been a great communicator. Most importantly, both my kids really like having her as their babysitter. would recommend."
Jan K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents, I'm Milena. So nice meeting you!! I hope we get to work together.
I read your job position and it really got my attention!
Currently I work for 2 wonderful families
as a nanny/housekeeper, I do nanny share and I take care of 6 kids, ages between 1 to 9. Unfortunately they won't need my assistance anymore, so I...
Milena can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Milena is great with children and we adore her! She knows how to have fun with our girls and at the same time teach them good habits and behavior. Milena also multitasks very well, she keeps our home organized and helps with meal prep. In short, our girls love her...
David H.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I've been a nanny for 10+ years ranging from newborns to all aged teens. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and am a behavioral therapist so have worked extensively with children and adults with special needs. I'm very active, love to have fun and also a certified kids yoga teacher!
Tara can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tara was extremely caring and gentle with our 8 week old. She helped get him on a schedule early on, which is great, and was very in tune with his needs. Tara also helped out around the house with dishes, laundry and light cleaning. She also pitched in to help with...
Kiersten F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience comes with caring and assisting with my mother, who was diabetic and had complications with other organs failing, several months after a kidney transferred. Bathing and grooming, preparing meals, administering medication, transporting to dialysis and doctor appointments, maintaining her living space.
Assisting...
5.0
"I've hired Pamela twice, and now she is my "go-to" woman. Pamela is a fantastic dynamo!! She is highly ethical, very smart, an extremely hard worker, and when she cleans something it is truly CLEAN!!! Pamela genuinely cares about doing the job the way I want it...
Lorna R.
4.2
(13)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Dear Parents,
I am a super-fun and contemporary Nanny with old-school values and have over 10 years experience working with children of all ages from newborns, special needs and grade school through K-12 with particular experience managing and mentoring multiple children.
I'm also a professional organizer and provide all...
Elyce can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have known Elyce for more than 5 years through professional interactions. Elyce is highly trustworthy, sophisticated and a real perfectionist. She has many talents, cultural sensitivity and easily relates to a broad range of people. Elyce loves children. She is...
Beatrice K.
Jerome S.
Glendale, CA
$28-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
To Secure A Challenging And Responsible Position That Will Allow Me To Utilize My Care-Giving.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Experienced working in a senior living facility, nursing home, and mostly private care as well. I am also well experienced in handling Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Lewy Body and Special Needs cases. Minor and major health issues, trauma, and/or accident recovery. Also handled patients who have bipolar disease, hospice and...
Jerome can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We are so very grateful for Jerome's help. My dad had Parkinson's disease and Jerome took care of him until he passed away. Other than helping my dad with activities of daily living (showering, personal hygiene, changing clothes, etc), Jerome kept my dad safe...
Emily W.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for patients with Alzheimer's, dementia and patients who have special needs. I have taken care of many patients who are bedridden and do the full scope of the duties such as bed bath, change bed and linen. I cook for the patient and do their daily exercise routine, if needed. Each patient is different...
Espie can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Espie has demonstrated kindness, care, and knowledge, been very dependable, and excellent communication. "
Care member
Diana A.
Downey, CA
$25-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I graduated with my degree in child and family studies at CSULB, so I have learned a lot about kids. Even without the degree, I've always been well experienced with taking care of kids. I've been on care. com for 7 years and still have care jobs from when I first started on the app. I was a summer camp ymca counselor...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Cicely J.
Pasadena, CA
$30-36/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have experience with working with children, infant to 18 years of age. Majority children who have developmental disabilities. I have experience working with non verbal children, medically fragile children, children with behavioral disabilities. I am experience in administering medications, via orally and gtube. I have...
Cicely can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cicely has cared for my 7yo son, who has special needs, for over a year. She manages his glucose levels, gives g tube feedings and medications, prepares meals, and ensures his safety during seizures. Cicely is detail-oriented, professional, communicative,...
Judith V.
5.0
(9)
QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
Over 20 years of childcare experience.
NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST.
Over 6 years of teaching experience.
CPR/First Aid Certified.
Trust line Registered.
Advanced Trained and Certified Newborn Care Specialist.
Sleep training
Parent educator.
Registered and Member of The NCSA.
BIO:
Hi moms and dads,...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I hired Maria as a night nanny when my son was around 3 weeks old. Having help a couple nights a week saved us during those first couple months of parenthood. Maria also had lots of tips for new parents and I'm certain her advice helped us develop...
Lauren C.
Yanina S.
Pasadena, CA
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Babysitter Willing To Work Nights And Weekends Including Holidays Or
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Fully Vaccinated for COVID and Flu Shots.
I have taken care of kids from a young age. I worked/volunteered at an Elementary School with 1st Grade kids and after school program ages 5-12. Babysitted family kids including one that had special needs. I care for kids af if they are my own. Have a Child Development Certificate and am...
Yanina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"For a mother of 4 kids, I felt I had to hire someone that was capable with the right training, patience and motivation like Yanina.
She has taken care of my kids, even when I need her service in a short notice. Her enthusiasm and caring for my four boys is...
Adriana B.
Hebe V.
Los Angeles, CA
$17-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Have been an activity instructor and caretaker for clients with MS, Down's Syndrome, Asperger's, Autism, and advanced Dementia. References available upon request.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Ileana , I'm home health-aid, and I have CPR certification . I worked with different groups of people: from newborn, infant's, toddlers. Preschoolers, teens to special needs. I have the required experience and references. I love interacting and taking care of children and have worked with different age groups and...
Ileana can also help with: Dementia, errands, personal care, meal prep, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Ileana was by far one of my best caregivers (I had many). She is versed in all aspects of health concerns. Dementia, heart, respiratory, etc. Knowledge of the health field is important, more importantly the care shown towards the client. She surpassed my...
Care member
Thais S.
Los Angeles, CA
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm Thais I'm from Brazil. I took care of twins for 3 years, they were 8 months old. second experience the boy was 2 years old and the baby girl was 6 months old, for 2 years. third experience two girls they were 7 and 8 years old for 1 year. fourth experience 3 kids, the baby girl was 11 months old and I pick up the boys from...
Thais can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were fortunate enough to have Thais taking care of our daughter from 12 months to 2.5 years when our daughter went to preschool.
Highlights about Thais:
1. She genuinely loves children. She has continual relationships with all of the kids she's cared for...
Laurel M.
Jennifer S.
Alhambra, CA
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello ! studying for my bachelors in child development. I have been working in day care facilities since 2017 with infants, toddlers and teens helping care and transport them on a daily basis. I am CPR, BLS and first aid certified. I have also been an ABA therapist for 2 years now and love working with special needs children. I...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jenny is very friendly, our 3 kids love to work with her the moment she stepped into our house. She plays games with them, watches them draw, the kids all wanted to see her again, we highly recommended Jenny to other parents"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have 18 years of experience. I can help with caregiving and companionship. I started working as a caregiver with special needs adults since I was 21 years old since then I've been doing different cases. I also have worked for Easterseals in past and I enjoyed doing it. I'am a responsible, loving, caring and kind person. I will...
Lizeth can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My mom just passed away, and Lizeth was with her for the last year. My mom needed care 24/7, and Lizeth really put her all into caring for her. She was absolutely wonderful. She managed medications, dementia, agitation, diaper changing, transfers with the Hoyer...
Jennifer S.
Jennifer S.
Alhambra, CA
$24-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Aba therapist for nearly 2 years currently working at specialized school for children who have autism
5.0
"Jennifer was a great communicator, prompt, on top of everything. My DS is nonverbal, autistic, has epilepsy, and is a ball of energy, and she took it all in stride."
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With a gentle hand and a caring heart, I love what I do. God has guided me as well as annointed my hands to care for people who need my services. For over 31 plus years I have been honored to have worked with various types of clients, Special Needs, Dementia/Alzhimers, Post Surgery, Tramatic Brain Injuries, Stroke, Parkinson,...
Andrea can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Andrea is very professional in all of her services to my mother she has really become a part of our family that we need, trust and depend on"
Aubrey R.
5.0
(3)
I am a very experienced babysitter/nanny for children of all ages. I started babysitting when I was around 11 and have been looking after children ever since. I was a nanny for several months for four kids, ranging from the age of 8 months to a 13-year-old. I always have worked at several summer camps and have often had to work...
Mikayla can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mikayla was so excellent with my two young boys (years 5 and 7)! She always came to the job with a smiling face and always a good attitude. The boys appreciated having Mikayla watch them because she would always join along side with them while they played with...
Susan M.
5.0
(1)
I have over 20 years of experience taking care of elderly people with different types of disabilities. I am CPR certified and have experience providing prescription medications, doing physical therapy, cooking and feeding meals, driving to doctors appointments, among other tasks. I understand what it takes to assist a person...
Martha Isabel can also help with: Visiting physician, live-in home care, home modification, personal care
5.0
"Martha is a kind and wonderful person, very conscientious. My kids loved her. She worked for us for years. She played with them and engaged them and got them to laugh. She is also very tidy and efficient around the house. Very punctual, has own transportation, I...
Denise D.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Playa Vista, CA
Angelina G.
5.0
Angelina has been great. She is very dependable and has been a great communicator. Most importantly, both my kids really like having her as their babysitter. would recommend.
- Jan K.
Milena A.
5.0
We have loved working with Milena. She is engaging and playful with our three children. Responsible, hard working and helps a lot around the house. She has become a part of the family!
- Care member
Tara M.
5.0
Tara was extremely caring and gentle with our 8 week old. She helped get him on a schedule early on, which is great, and was very in tune with his needs. Tara also helped out around the house with dishes, laundry and light cleaning. She also pitched in to help with our 2 year old when he was around...
- Kiersten F.
Pamela C.
5.0
I've hired Pamela twice, and now she is my "go-to" woman. Pamela is a fantastic dynamo!! She is highly ethical, very smart, an extremely hard worker, and when she cleans something it is truly CLEAN!!! Pamela genuinely cares about doing the job the way I want it done. She listens well, knows when...
- Lorna R.
Elyce L.
5.0
Elyce was a wonderful choice as a nanny. Unfortunately she was looking to work for a family for the next few years and we were not a right fit for her. I was very impressed with her skills and would have loved to have her join our family. We still may connect with her for babysitting as she is...
- Ashleigh U.
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