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Kristen H.


Pasadena, CA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Companion/Assistant

5.0

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Thank you for taking time to look at my profile. I am kind, patient, honest, hard-working, well traveled and I am highly respectful of the elder and special needs community. I am an excellent cook and well versed on nutrition and specified dietary restrictions and needs. I am CPR and First Aid Certified with a clear criminal...
Kristen can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Kristen is absolutely terrific. She’s personable, well organized, and always willing to go the extra mile. She describes herself as an “on-time machine” and she is exactly that. Kristen has been working for us for well over a year, and she has proven herself...

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Dandre J.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

I M A Very Adaptable, Concerned And Passionate Person. I Work Well With People Of All Ages

3.7

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I have worked as a supervisor at a daycare and managed daily activities. Including children with autism, and other disabilities. I've also taught gymnastics youth classes
5.0
"D'Andre was wonderful with our two sons and keeping them active and engaged. Would definitely hire him again."

Kelley A.

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Erin K.


Alhambra, CA

$18-21/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Erin and I am currently a part-time developmental specialist for children with special needs. I volunteer at a children's hospital in the rehab department as I hope to pursue a career in pediatric occupational therapy. I have extensive babysitting and nannying experience, I am extremely organized, and I will be...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Erin was our first nanny/sitter experience with Care.com. She's everything you want in a nanny/sitter. Punctual, dependable, caring, and takes direction perfectly. Our whole family loved her."

Eric C.

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Angelina G.


South Pasadena, CA

$25-26/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi ! My name is Angelina, I'm a 21-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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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.

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Kristina B.


Pasadena, CA

$27/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kristi! I am a loving nanny looking to connect with families in their homes! Over 10 years of experience working with children in homes and classroom environments. Experience with children from newborns to teenagers. Experience with disabled children and children with special needs. Comfortable caring for up to 10...
Kristina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kristi has provided excellent care to our 3.5 year old for the past year, and our new addition (now 6 months old) as well. She is dependable, kind and caring and my kids love her. What really showed me what a wonderful person she is is when I went into labor with...

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Milena A.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

The Perfect Nanny For You

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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! "

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Tara M.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-Loving-Active Nanny :)

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
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.

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Tatiana C.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I'm From Chile, I Been Here In LA For 5 Years, I Love Dance And Some Sports, I'm Very Energetic

Hello, I'm Tati, a nanny for 10 years now, I have experience working with newborns and children, including children with special needs. I love outdoor activities, crafts, dancing and sports. What I am most passionate about my job is being able to get to know the different personalities of children and use my tools to help them...
Tatiana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tati is fun, kind, patient, and is great with our daughter. She always found creative activities to enrich our daughter’s days, and most importantly, kept her safe. It is clear that our daughter developed a deep love for Tati during their time together, but it is...

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Elyce L.


Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Babysitter

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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Elyce is everything you want/need/expect and more! She is a wonderful, professional, punctual, and kind person. She took amazing care of our baby and our dog. She texted me throughout our date night to let us know how our babies were doing. She has amazing...

Milu H.

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Jerome S.


Glendale, CA

$30-32/hr10 yrs exp

To Secure A Challenging And Responsible Position That Will Allow Me To Utilize My Care-Giving.

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: Dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Jerome is family now! He helped us transition my Grandma home after she had a stroke and needed hands on help. He helped with mobility rehabilitation, meds, showers, cooking, doctors appointments... he is everything we could have wished for. My Grandma adores him,...

Jamie R.

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Espie R.


Pico Rivera, CA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caring Care Provider

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: Hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Espie has demonstrated kindness, care, and knowledge, been very dependable, and excellent communication. "

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Diana A.


Downey, CA

$26-27/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! 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 for...
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I mer Diana back in 2020. She was my sons teacher and my son loves her. He’s very picky when it comes to people. Here we are 4 years later and my son still gets excited when ever she baby sits him. Don’t miss out on Diana. Your kids will be well taken care of !!"

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Cicely J.


Pasadena, CA

$30-36/hr5 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Cicely is not only a truly incredible caretaker but also just a wonderful person. My son has very specific special needs. It can be so difficult to find the right person. Which I'm sure other parents can relate to. It's hard to find someone you can really...

Dan V.

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Maria C.


Montrose, CA

$48-55/hr10 yrs exp

NCS

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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

CNA

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.

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Yanina S.


Pasadena, CA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter Willing To Work Nights And Weekends Including Holidays Or

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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.

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Selina S.


South Gate, CA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

As a nurturing and experienced childcare professional with seven years of experience, I am passionate about creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children. I work part time as a Behavioral Interventionist in schools so I maintain a clean record and professional attitude! I am a huge animal lover as well and...
Selina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Selina is awesome! Very sweet girl who my kids loved. Thank you again Selina!"

Kait F.

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Hebe V.


Los Angeles, CA

$17-50/hr6 yrs exp

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.
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Ileana O.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver Or Home Care Or Companionship

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, live-in home care, companionship, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Ileana is very good at what she does. She is detail oriented, careful, and conscientious. She is cheerful and pleasant. Her skills range from personal care to housework and beyond. She does it all with good grace and a smile. We find her very comfortable to be...

Debra M.

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Jennifer S.


Alhambra, CA

$18/hr7 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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"

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Elizabeth H.


Los Angeles, CA

$22-30/hr13 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 15+ yrs experience - 3 yrs at a Montessori school w/ children 18mo-4yrs, also babies from 6weeks-13yrs. I consider my duties to include furthering their cognitive development as well as fine and gross motor skills w/ age appropriate activities. I've nannied multiple babies, special needs, sleep training, sign...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Elizabeth is fantastic! She helps care for my two toddlers. She is great at engaging both of them with fun activities or quietly holding them while they nap. They always look forward to seeing her. She is also very trustworthy, professional and flexible. I...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Playa Vista, CA

Kristen H.

5.0

Kristen is absolutely terrific. She’s personable, well organized, and always willing to go the extra mile. She describes herself as an “on-time machine” and she is exactly that. Kristen has been working for us for well over a year, and she has proven herself extremely reliable and capable. Our...

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Dandre J.

5.0

He is very reliable, trustworthy and respectful. I would definitely hire him again and I do refer him out.

- Nikia R.

Erin K.

5.0

Erin was our first nanny/sitter experience with Care.com. She's everything you want in a nanny/sitter. Punctual, dependable, caring, and takes direction perfectly. Our whole family loved her.

- Eric C.

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.

Kristina B.

5.0

Kristi was a wonderful and trustworthy nanny for our family. She cared for our 6 month old son for almost 6 months. She knowledgeably prioritized his happiness, development and safety. She partnered with us through many baby firsts and allowed us as parents to guide the approach on any new...

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