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Special needs caregivers in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

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Danielle S.


Redondo Beach, CA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Stay-at-home Mom Who Is Now An Empty Nester Would Love To Help You And Your Family Out

5.0

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Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Newborn Specialist with a degree in early child development. I taught newborn care and babysitting courses at Henry Mayo Hospital. I volunteer at Torrance Memorial, use to for Children's hospital as a newborn cuddler, and worked nursery at my church. I have experience with preemies, multiples and special needs,...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Danielle is one of the few friends that was able to soothe my severely disabled daughter when she was very young. We have been friends for 15+ years and she is a reliable and trustworthy person. I would feel comfortable having her care for my daughter who is a...

Kelly H.

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Crystiani S.


Redondo Beach, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Dear Families, I'm from Brazil, 38yo. Caring for children has always been my passion! I hold a childhood education certification working as a teacher with little ones aged 0 to 5 years. Since 2013, I've been nurturing and supporting families including a meaningful experience as program for teenage twins one with special needs....
Crystiani can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Crystiani is a life saver! She helped us with our 6 week old as we prepared to move across the country. It was pretty chaotic because we were showing our house and packing up. She helped us all along the way and was so easy going. Plus, she's just so sweet. This is...

Sarah T.

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Angella G.


Redondo Beach, CA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Angella I was born and raised in the South Bay I moved to Arizona in 1996 and moved back a couple years ago. I have been taking care and watching special needs children/adults for over 15 years. I also was a preschool teacher for 20 years. I've done habilitation respite care and assistant living care with young...
5.0
"Angella has a true gift with children. She can handle a roomful of active 2 yr olds or a tween with severe, non-verbal autism and intellectual disabilities. She also has experience with children with behavioral and mood disorders. Your children will love her and...

Nancy B.

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Elvira A.


Torrance, CA

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! I have worked at an elementary school with a teacher who specializes with special needs children. I care for my special needs sister who is now 31 years old.
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Lily Beth L.


Redondo Beach, CA

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Early childhood experience is very important and the right nanny caring for your child plays a critical role in your child's brain development. I provide continuous meticulous care, attention, and stimulation for your child. I'm a B. S. Nursing graduate. I've worked at Lincoln Elementary School taking care of special needs...
Lily Beth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Beth is amazing! She is a true part of our family and our daughter loves her. Always on time, super creative with projects/crafts, and most importantly is attentive. Beth is equal parts great care giver and teacher - our daughter has learned so much from her. She...

Yelena T.

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Katwims E.


Lawndale, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a psychologist specializing in children, graduated in Venezuela. For the situation of my country I came looking for a better future. I'm the third of six sisters. I have years of experience starting with my younger sisters, and ending with my patients who have all been children. In Venezuela I work in a school with children...
Katwims can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Katty was amazing with our kids! She watched our kids overnight when we were in a work trip…the kids just loved her and asked when we can leave and she can come back. She is responsible and responsive, accommodating and fun. A treasure! "

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Heidi N.


San Pedro, CA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have experience with children and young adults with Down syndrome. I have patience and compassion. I have experience teaching basic living skills and speech. Also, I have experience volunteering with special needs children and young adults.
5.0
"Friendly and always there to help!"

Sonja B.

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Yasmin A.


Redondo Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Yasmin And I Can't Wait To Be Your New Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Yasmin and I have more than 25 thousand hours worked with children. In Brazil I was a judo teacher for children aged 3-16 and I was also a babysitter for 3 children (1 special needs) Here in the USA I worked for 4 families in LA and now I'm currently working for 2 families one family with special needs and other family...
Yasmin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is an excellent nanny, she took care of my babie very well"

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Amanda O.


Torrance, CA

$30/hr15 yrs exp

Toddler Teacher Looking For Extra Work On The Weekends, Bilingual In Spanish

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As someone with 15 years of experience as a childcare provider, I'm passionate about fostering children's development. My calm, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect with children easily. I'm dedicated to open communication with parents and enforce household rules with ease. From outdoor games to educational...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Amanda is awesome. I would recommend her to everyone."

Susan O.

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Kevrene I.


Carson, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Kevrene. I'm very passionate about working with children ever since my aunt opened up her daycare when I was 12. I started working there at the age of 16 and knew since then I wanted my career to be involving children and their development. I've worked with kids from the age of newborn to about 15 years of age....
Kevrene can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"As first-time parents, trusting someone we just met to take care of our newborn daughter at night was a bit nerve-wracking. Kevrene instantly made us feel safe handing over our new daughter. Kevrene was very professional but also had such a tenderness to our baby....

Nolwen C.

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Dawn S.


Lomita, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Development Teacher With Social Education Background

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 28 years experience working for RBUSD as a substitute child development teacher and a special Ed Aide. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities and differing abilities including , Autism and Down Syndrome. I am the mother of 3 grown children two of which had learning disabilities. I have an associates degree...
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dawn S. She has been an outstanding mentor and leader throughout our time working together. Dawn is exceptionally determined and dependable, and always goes beyond what is expected of her. She has a very calming energy...

Devon C.

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Lisa S.


Torrance, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Of All Ages

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I was a stay-at-home mother for 13 years raising my 3 children, one of which had special needs, extensive medical needs and global delays. I taught at a local preschool for 7 years. Upon leaving that school I worked as a nanny for a family of 4 children with 5-year-old twins, a 3-year-old and a 10 day old as well as and 2...
Lisa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very friendly, outgoing, and excellent with our son :o)"

Trish S.

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Angella G.


Redondo Beach, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've taken care of adults with dementia and alzheimers. I've worked with adult with special needs. I am very patient and caring and understandv that each individual has certain needs. I'm willing too make sure your loved one is taken care of and I'm trusted in caring for them.
Angella can also help with: Transportation, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Angella was a tremendous Help to our Mother On a Daily Basis from helping her get up every Morning to her shower and also with going to the Bathroom as well as daily Chores from House Cleaning to Laundry and Cooking our Mother suffer from Dementia as well as...

Steve E.

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Samantha F.


San Pedro, CA

$18-23/hr2 yrs exp

I Love Painting, Long Walks, And Animals.

Passionate and experienced special needs caregiver with 2 years (paid) experience working with children and adults who have a variety of special needs, including autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. I am currently a career nanny who would like to provide care to children with special needs.
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Brittany D.


San Pedro, CA

$35/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Brittany, from San Pedro Ca. I have experience with infants to toddlers, to school age, preteens, teenagers all the above. I've worked for many daycare's, public schools, and much more! I have worked for Los Angeles Unified School District as a regular aid and an aid for children with special needs. , and I am...
Brittany can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Brittany is awesome. She always arrives early and is great with my children. She is a hard-worker, professional and reliable. She worked for me watching my newborn for one week straight and it was great. I love having her at my home all the time. She is a seasoned...

Keli G.

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Sonya H.


Wilmington, CA

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special education teacher who is taking a hiatus from teaching to raise my daughter. I have 9 years of experience working with children, including ABA experience. I've worked with a wide age range from 2-year-olds to 22-year-old young adults. Willing to work with typically developing children and people with disabilities....
5.0
"Sonya is an awesome caregiver to hire. She has excellent communication, asks important questions regarding the children who will be under her care, is dependable, takes her job pretty seriously, she is punctual for her appointments. I would definitely hire her...

Esther L.

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Robinna B.


Redondo Beach, CA

$40-45/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Before being an Early Intervention Teacher at Pediatric Therapy Network, my mother worked with children and adults with special needs for over 20 years. Working with children has shown me the significance and beauty in helping people become independent and active members in society.
5.0
"Robinna has been the best babysitter we've had for our special needs son. Not only did she take the time to get to know our son. She constantly interacts with him the whole time she spends time with him. My son was delayed in speech and she saw the progress he...

Elinor R.

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Robinna B.


Redondo Beach, CA

$32-40/hr3 yrs exp

Early Intervention Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Working with children has challenged my imagination, patience, and problem solving skills, which have all expanded since I started working at Pediatric Therapy Network in 2014. I started as an assistant, and am now an Early Intervention Teacher for toddlers with special needs (non-ambulatory, ASD, CP, arthrogryposis,...
Robinna can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Ana D L.


Carson, CA

$20-23/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable And Compassionate Care For Your Loved One

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring and empath I like caring for seniors and people with special needs because I enjoy caring for others I started caring for seniors when I was 20 yrs old and started caring for my grandma (she had dementia) I also have worked with people with special needs for a little over 3...
Ana D can also help with: Transportation, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CPR

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Marycatherine D.


Redondo Beach, CA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Loving , Patient, Caring Caregiver

I have a passion working with elderly in their home because I have always liked to make people happy and especially elderly. I have my own mini company that I have created to go in home and help with elderly, as well special needs. I have experience with hygiene, giving medications, feeding, bathing, and cooking as well. I have...
Marycatherine can also help with: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, dementia

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Danielle S.

5.0

Danielle is one of the few friends that was able to soothe my severely disabled daughter when she was very young. We have been friends for 15+ years and she is a reliable and trustworthy person. I would feel comfortable having her care for my daughter who is a teenager now, and is wheelchair...

- Kelly H.

Crystiani S.

5.0

I had the absolute pleasure of having Crys care for my 9-month-old daughter on several occasions. She is a top-tier professional with exceptional experience, values, and a genuine passion for what she does. Although her schedule is limited, I was fortunate to have her support, and it made a world of...

- Care member

Angella G.

5.0

Angella has a true gift with children. She can handle a roomful of active 2 yr olds or a tween with severe, non-verbal autism and intellectual disabilities. She also has experience with children with behavioral and mood disorders. Your children will love her and you will have peace of mind...

- Nancy B.

Lily Beth L.

5.0

Beth is wonderful. She has helped us over the last year as needed. She is very thoughtful and great at arts and crafts. She is super knowledgable in baby and toddler related milestones. I wholeheartedly recommend her.

- Care member

Katwims E.

5.0

Katty was amazing with our kids! She watched our kids overnight when we were in a work trip…the kids just loved her and asked when we can leave and she can come back. She is responsible and responsive, accommodating and fun. A treasure!

- Care member

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