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Vanessa P.
San Fernando, CA
$24-31/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm Vanessa, I've worked at multiple autism centers for about 4-5 years. I've always enjoyed working with kids. I've worked with different ages from as young as 2 years old to 26 years old. Everyone has their own character and I love being apart of that journey and helping in any way I can.
Vanessa P.
San Fernando, CA
$23-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Vanessa and I am 27 years old! I have been babysitting since a young age. I have experience with ages up to 15 years old. I also have on-going experience with special needs children.
I have access to my own car and insurance. I'm bilingual in Spanish/ English. I can help with overnight, date night and travel!...
Vanessa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
In high school, I worked at an outreach program for ASD children and it opened up a world where I could fully utilize my empathy and desire to help others. Since 2019 I've worked as a Registered Behavior Technician mainly with ages 4-9. I've learned that there's nothing like seeing a kiddo grow new skills.
I am CPR & AED...
Elaine A.
San Fernando, CA
$30-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello there. I must say that I am dedicated, with a gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating all with dignity and respect and a compassionate provider of both special needs and senior care . I can help in providing assistance and supervision on there daily activities, meal prep, medication administration, personal...
I am an experienced home health nurse. I help out clients with the activities of daily living: grooming, personal hygiene, toileting, incontinence care, shaving, medication management, treatments, bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
Martha A.
Granada Hills, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
52-year-old
23 yrs of experience both with special needs Adults /Infants/ Twins & up to 3
CPR/ First Aid certified
English/ Spanish
Outstanding reference letters
Martha can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Martha is honest, hard-working, and patient. She is a strong communicator and logged all of our daughter's activities each day for us. While she has a lot of experience with children, she follows the parents' wishes and only provides her perspective when asked. I...
Suzanne F.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Vanessa I have 4 years professional experience with childcare ages 3-16. My skills and knowledge comes from working with the school district and well as summer camps. I have knowledge working with kids from different ages as well as working with those in the autistic spectrum and special needs. I am a fun...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Vanessa goes above and beyond in anything she sets her mind to. She is punctual dependable. Vanessa is a quick learner and is wonderful with both children and pets. She treats them like they are her own with much love and care."
Odalis M.
4.5
(2)
Hello there! My name is Sylvia an experienced Care giver/Certified Nurse Assistant and im experienced care elderly provider, Children with Special Needs, Hospice and thise in need of care. Im currently seeking for a family in need of full time, live in, live out for there loved ones. With a nuturing and compassionate approach, I...
Sylvia can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"She is hard working caregiver and loving"
Mike K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been caring for people in need for more than 10 years now and I enjoyed doing it. I finish my LVN in summit college in Anaheim and it was such a challenge and interesting course.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a teacher/counselor for 4th graders at a summer camp. I was an office assistant/nurse in summer camp as well. I have experienced with special need students, varying from physical and mental needs. I'm very passionate with kids, I'm studying to become a teacher/special education teacher. I love to do fun activities and play...
Keila can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Keila was very patient with my kids . They loved how friendly and nice she was."
Sandy M.
Shawnie F.
Northridge, CA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My son had cerebral palsy due to a hospital mistake. I had to learn to do everything for him, I was his eyes his hands and his mouth I was his everything for him. He was feed through a feeding tube, I also had to learn to give him seizure, Acid reflex, medicine and be able to suction him through his nose and mouth with a Suction...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years' experience as a Behavioral Therapist for kids with autism and shadowed a little boy school throughout his education which I enjoyed very much and found very rewarding. I still keep in touch with the family.
I pride myself on being very patient, trustworthy, dependable, loving, fun, creative, down to earth and...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience working with children. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn! I attend California State University, Northridge (CSUN), my major is Psychology and my minor is Child Development. I am flexible with my weekend availability!
5.0
"Leslie was such a delight. She worked with our special needs son, getting him ready in the morning for his volunteer day job. She was reliable and trustworthy."
Patricia M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience as a caregiver. For example, I worked as a babysitter for a child age 5 months and also my grandmother when she had heart disease, and I take care my Mon has long cancer from the 200 still is fighting cancer disease . Since I became a caregiver, I have loved to help people with special needs. I learn from them,...
5.0
"Victoria was with our family for 6 years. It was a tough decision to say goodbye not only for us but our children. I would hire her again and again. She was a second mother to both my kids through all of the time she was with us . We never had to worry about our...
Yetunde S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of senior citizens for the past 15 years.
Experience in distributing medications, bathing, dressing, feeding, tube feeding, cooking, cleaning, mobility issues and some physical therapy. I am outgoing, have a great sense of humor and easy to get along with. I am very patient, and have a good beside manner,...
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Lucinda is amazing. She is a deeply caring person. It’s her nature. She is upbeat and try’s to uplift the patients spirits. I trusted her completely to take good care of my loved one. She communicates what is needed. You will be very happy you found her. Marcie "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hello everyone! I have 10+ years of experience working with children. I simply love children and I enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. I have worked with in special education as one to one assistant at a school setting. I have done ABA therapy at school, home, and clinic setting. I have also...
5.0
"Karen has been phenomenal with our 2 year old! Our toddler has is very attached to Mommy and has a hard time when I leave but Karen is so sweet and patient with her! She’s become a regular part of our weeks and we’re so grateful for her!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 16 years of caregivers experience, I am currently working with special needs children/ Adult for united cerebral palsy of Los Angeles my duties are transferring from wheel chair to bed, or chair, hoyer lift, pivot transfers, bathing, grooming, feeding, dressing,, toileting, meals preparation, laundry, housekeeping,...
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"From the first day Joan started caring for my mother, she continues to demonstrate that she is trustworthy, reliable and genuinely warm. She communicates well with my mother, with me and my husband and has a nice disposition and is very personable. Joan listens and...
Janice K.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Linda . About me; I have 11 yrs +pro. experience w/ ages 6wks-90 yrs. I'm an interactive, responsible, reliable caregiver hired by 6+great families (See my Reviews.(References provided upon meeting). My experience includes newborn-teens, my specialty is children). With children I prefer to observe initially to...
Linda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I don't think I could say enough good things about Linda. She took AMAZING care of my 5 year old and 2 year old for two years. She was always 5 minutes early, she never even took so much as one sick day and most importantly, my girls loved her. She always engaged...
Sapna B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With over 17 years of experience in caregiving, I have cultivated a deep commitment to supporting the well-being of my clients. This role enables me to provide compassionate care tailored to their unique emotional and physical needs. My expertise includes personal assistance with grooming, bathing (including bed baths), feeding,...
Jessie can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Jessie is absolutely WONDERFUL and has been a blessing to my parents and our family. He is kind, caring, an absolute professional, goes the extra mile and is an incredibly hard worker. He never hesitates to do what it takes to make sure my mother is well cared...
Care member
4.2
(10)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a career nanny. I have my Ba in psychology with a minor in child development. I am certified in early childhood intervention in ages 0-3 from USC. I have 10 years of experience working with children with special needs.
I am trilingual in English, Spanish, and Basic ASL. I believe in gentle parenting, leading with...
Blanca Ibeth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Blanca spent a few hours with our children while in town for a wedding. She was very accommodating dealing with two children in a hotel room. If we needed care again, would want to have her back. "
Jodie B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Fernando, CA
Martha A.
5.0
Martha is honest, hard-working, and patient. She is a strong communicator and logged all of our daughter's activities each day for us. While she has a lot of experience with children, she follows the parents' wishes and only provides her perspective when asked. I did find that she has valuable...
- Suzanne F.
Vanessa C.
5.0
Vanessa goes above and beyond in anything she sets her mind to. She is punctual dependable. Vanessa is a quick learner and is wonderful with both children and pets. She treats them like they are her own with much love and care.
- Odalis M.
Sylvia N.
4.0
She didn’t stay awake during overnight shift. It was a problem.
- Care member
Keila B.
5.0
Keila was very patient with my kids . They loved how friendly and nice she was.
- Sandy M.
Leslie Y.
5.0
Leslie was such a delight. She worked with our special needs son, getting him ready in the morning for his volunteer day job. She was reliable and trustworthy.
- Patricia M.
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