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Summer C.


Rancho Mirage, CA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi I'm Summer! I am currently a Junior in college in the Los Angeles area and I'm here in Palm Desert for the beginning of the Summer! I have been babysitting since I was about 14 years old. I have experience working with kids of all ages and spent time volunteering at the boys and girls club working with kids with special...
My mother had a severe stroke years ago and outside of the nursing home, I was her primary caregiver. I also have a mentally handicapped brother-in-law and I have been his primary caregiver for many years when he's in town for holidays. I am very comfortable around people with special needs, no matter the age! I am very...
Donna can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, hospice services, dementia & more
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Carena V.


Indio, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver , Medication Technician/CMA, Hospice Care

5.0

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*Covid vaccinated* I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for...
Carena can also help with: Personal care, home modification, hospice services, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Carena assisted my ailing father with his care. She was kind, patient, warm, and extremely professional. Our family appreciated her support for my father during an extremely difficult time for us. We would HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone."

Alex C.

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Carena V.


Indio, CA

$56/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for critical care ,...
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Andrea M.


Cathedral City, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Sweet

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced, responsible and fun-loving babysitter with over 10 years of experience. Work with children is my passion. I have experience with special needs kids. I love to play/teach them a variety of activities. I'm Comfortable taking care of newborns (age 0-3), infants, and toddlers. I'm graduated with a Pre- K teaching...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Andrea watched our 14th month old while we were in Palm Springs on a work trip. Andrea was absolutely amazing!!! This was the first time I hired someone to watch our daughter outside of family and she quickly dissipated all of my fears. Andrea is extremely kind, a...

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Beatriz A.


Cathedral City, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Honeyb Home Health Aid

I am a healthy, strong and very responsible 50yr old with vast experience in nursing. I have two associates, one in Health Science and I am working on my Bachelor's degree, also working towards becoming an RN. I have worked 11yrs with special needs children, 2yrs in Rehab and Nursing, 3yrs Internal Medicine Office, and the last...
Beatriz can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Beatriz is a complete professional. She looks and acts the role of a professional care giver. She was also knowledgeable on the latest changes in guidelines for palliative care through Medicare. This allowed access to many resources we didn't know we were...

Michael F.

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Richelle S.


Palm Desert, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Richelle and I have been working with children all of my life. I grew up caring for my two sisters, one much younger than me and one with cognitive impairments. I have experience working with children of all ages, and have 15 years experience working with special needs, mild to moderate. I am comfortable with...
Richelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Richelle is an outstanding caregiver. She is reliable, adaptable and ready to swing into action. She hit the ground running with my 3 children and due to her natural and authentic character, my kids took to her instantly. I would recommend her and I will continue...

Paul L.

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Flor V.


Indian Wells, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny (Experienced With Special Needs Kids!)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

:D Hello! My name is Flor and I've been babysitting children ages 0-12 for as long as I can remember! I have extensive experience not only in Childcare but also as a Private Tutor. I also absolutely love animals as well so I can guarantee you will not be disappointed in choosing me if your household includes furry babies! I've...
Flor can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I wish I could bring Flor home with us! We are on vacation in Palm Desert and have used Flor for various day and night shifts throughout the week. Flor’s clear and thorough communication prior and during our trip helped our planning go so smoothly. Her attention...

Hilary B.

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Yvette S.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-36/hr20 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been taking care of children for the past 20 years because I'm passionate about helping children grow, learn, and reach their full potential. As a creative and friendly individual, I connect easily with children and create a safe and nurturing environment where they thrive. I keep parents updated on their child's day and am...
Yvette can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Aurora Q.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

All Levels Of Care

I have over 40 yrs experience in the medical field .. CNA , HHA, Medical Assistant, CPR, First aid worked in many different fields and levels of care from newborn to elderly from all mental disabilities to all physical disabilities , bed ridden to independent took care of both my parents with Alzheimer's/dementia and heart...
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Lora N.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Dependable Special Needs Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Lori and I've lived out here in the desert for 15 years and I love it out here. I grew up in Iowa and I'm a HUGE animal lover. I have experience in taking care of children and adults. I have been working with special needs kids starting in grade school and had my first paying job working with special needs kids when I...
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Raquel J.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-22/hr3 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Babysitter

Hello my name is Raquel. I was a recreation supervisor at a resort for the past two years. My daily duties included organizing activities for kids, ensuring toys and equipment are clean, and keeping the kids safe. In addition, I have been a babysitter for the past three years taking care of children from the ages of 3 months to...
Raquel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello! My name is Anastasia. I have been in childcare since I was 16, I am now 22 years old. Ive spent time working as a nanny, babysitter, camp counselor, teaching naturalist, etc. Because of this I have a lot of well rounded experience with kids ages 2-17, whether it be care or teaching them. I have certifications including...
Anastasia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jennifer R.


Palm Desert, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Mom To A 10 Year Old With Special Needs

With a deep-seated belief in the importance of nurturing and protecting children, I bring a wealth of experience in raising both my own children and siblings. Through these roles, I've developed a profound understanding of the unique needs and challenges children face at different stages of development. My journey with children...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

(available for live-in only, I am currently 3 hrs away). Hello, I'm a veterinarian (abroad) so I'm familiar with different kinds of feedings (tubes) and injections (insulin, etc). I am also nursing assistant certified and know CPR, my license expired but could renew if necessary. I'm also pharmacy technician certified so I know...
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Ellen W.


Palm Desert, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Credentialed School Teacher and Special Needs Experience.

As a credentialed school teacher and a parent of adult twins with autism, I bring a unique blend of professional expertise and personal experience to childcare. My passion lies in fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. Patience, creativity, and a friendly approach guide my interactions with...
Ellen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
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Jenni S.


Palm Springs, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic And Creative Behavioral Therapist

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been teaching kids with autism using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis for over 10 years, and have been babysitting for over 15! I have experience with kids of all ages, ranging from infants to teens. My biggest strength with children is anticipating problem behavior and avoiding it before it happens, coupled...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, a little about me. I have been in the childcare business since 1995. I have taken "Child Oriented" college classes at OSU Scholars for Excellence in child care, Red lands and the University of Oklahoma. I closed my daycare center in 2017. I was not only the owner but also the Director. My child care center was voted the...
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Rosa A.


Cathedral City, CA

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Need A Nanny?

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello their, my name is Rosa and one of my favorite things to do is care for young children. I have worked as a respite care provider since 2017 for special needs children and as a babysitter for many family and friends. I have cared for small infants as small as 3 months old! I love to work with babies mainly because they are...
Rosa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rancho Mirage, CA

Carena V.

5.0

Carena assisted my ailing father with his care. She was kind, patient, warm, and extremely professional. Our family appreciated her support for my father during an extremely difficult time for us. We would HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone.

- Alex C.

Andrea M.

5.0

Andrea is THE best nanny we’ve ever had! I cannot recommend or praise her enough. She absolutely loves what she does and it shows. She watched our 1yr old multiple times a week for a couple months while we were in Palm Springs. She took her swimming, on walks, made delicious meals for her etc. Our...

- Care member

Beatriz A.

5.0

Beatriz is a complete professional. She looks and acts the role of a professional care giver. She was also knowledgeable on the latest changes in guidelines for palliative care through Medicare. This allowed access to many resources we didn't know we were entitled to. She was a great help

- Michael F.

Richelle S.

5.0

Richelle is an outstanding caregiver. She is reliable, adaptable and ready to swing into action. She hit the ground running with my 3 children and due to her natural and authentic character, my kids took to her instantly. I would recommend her and I will continue to work with her. She is a gem.

- Paul L.

Flor V.

5.0

I wish I could bring Flor home with us! We are on vacation in Palm Desert and have used Flor for various day and night shifts throughout the week. Flor’s clear and thorough communication prior and during our trip helped our planning go so smoothly. Her attention and care to every detail with all of...

- Hilary B.

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