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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Martha is kind and loving and took excellent care of our daughter. She was attentive and sent updates frequently so that I could stay connected to my child throughout the day which I really appreciated. Martha and my child bonded easily and so well that my child...
Stephanie M.
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
4.0
"She didn’t stay awake during overnight shift. It was a problem. "
Care member
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Keila was very patient with my kids . They loved how friendly and nice she was."
Sandy M.
Shawnie F.
Northridge, CA
$18-25/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 took care of my sister for over 2 years. She was extremely reliable and always ready to help. She not only bathed and dressed the patient but took her to doctor appointments, shopped for her, kept the apartment clean and made sure to give my sister all her...
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
"We love Karen! She is so patient with our daughter and speaks to and teaches her in Spanish, which is very important to us. She is our first nanny experience and we're glad to have hired her. She's super flexible and accommodating with our schedule and also runs...
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
(6)
Hired by 1 family 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: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Jessie was prompt and professional but also friendly and caring. He paid attention to detail and was great at communicating.
My dad was not always easy to work with but Jessie found a way to meet his needs and maintain a peaceful connection with him."
Care member
Riley S.
Canyon Country, CA
$18-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I used to work for a company called California Spectrum Care, at this facility my title was service specialist. I would help two individuals daily with normal day things such as helping use the restroom, get to certain places, learn to cook and clean, etc. I would also be around everyone else in the room at help out when needed...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Alexandra, nickname is Sasha. I am a registered occupational therapist who works at a pediatric clinic. I have passion and experience working with children and adults with various acute and chronic disabilities, injuries, and other illnesses. I would love to be of service to your family.
5.0
"Sasha is a very kindhearted person. She was punctual and professional. We look forward to working her with again. "
Mimi 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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