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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: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
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
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Hope , I have been pursuing nannying as my full time job for the last 5 years. I absolutely love what I do and can't imagine working somewhere that doesn't involve some form of childcare. In the last 5 years I've worked for 2 families for long term, until my help was no longer required. Both families have had 2...
Hope can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Our three little ADORE Hope! She is always on time, respectful, communicative and involved with our kids. She is trustworthy and kind hearted. Always our number one choice!"
Nicole C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Seeking a Caregiver position when I can apply my ability to provide clinical support to families and to perform patient care and duties necessary to deliver quality and services.
5.0
"Haydee is very attentive and caring for my son with special needs. She is open to learning anything about your child and what she needs to do. I highly recommend her."
Cynthia G.
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.
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...
4.2
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I provided full infant and toddler care including feeding, bathing, socializing and transporting. I attended consistently to children's emotional needs. I managed emergencies calmly.
30 years experience as a Nanny
Experience with infants, multiples and special need children
Trustworthy, Resourceful, patient and nurturing...
Marinella can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Marinella was very helpful and our 7 month old daughter enjoyed her time with her."
Meryl P.
Samantha S.
Van Nuys, CA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. With three years of experience, I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. My patience, creativity, and friendly demeanor allow me to connect easily with children, and I prioritize open...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I just had to take a moment to share my thoughts on Samantha. She has been an absolute godsend in helping me care for my first-born daughter. As a new mom, I was constantly worried about all the little things that could go wrong, but with Sammy by my side, I felt...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working in a Preschool with special needs students. I like to create a safe, nurturing, fun, and learning environment. I have been working with children for 20 years. I enjoy helping and working with kids!
Sonia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sonia is a fun, caring, and a dependable caregiver. She provided us with excellent services for our child. I would hire her again and recommend her."
Jael F.
Tiana Sparkle G.
North Hollywood, CA
$30-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
A Young, Fun-Loving, And Active Nanny At Your Service
4.7
(9)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I am 28 years old, and I have been a nanny/babysitter for Care. com since 2013. I also have two degrees from Spelman College & Pepperdine University and I am currently working full-time from home for an amazing diaper . I definitely still have a passion for working with children, so I'm looking to work part-time during the week...
Tiana Sparkle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We love Sparkle! She is reliable, honest, kind, communicative, and smart. She has fun and engages with our daughters (11 and 8 yrs), but also has their utmost respect. She has taken them on all sorts of great adventures (the zoo, Six Flags, the county fair, the...
Rebecca P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, personable, trustworthy. I like working w/kids because I connect with them. I love teaching and being able to work through important milestones. I work with special needs children as a behavioral therapist for a little over 3 years. I have a total of 7 years experience working as a...
Selina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
After working as a camp counselor for 6 years I am now a licensed speech language pathologist assistant with experience working with preschoolers, elementary school age, and middle school age students. I especially enjoy working with special needs students and kids on the autism spectrum, and have learned how to connect with...
June can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She's great! Our kid had to leave daycare for a couple of days and June was able to watch him while we were at work. She was a lifesaver. He talks about her all the time and I don't feel worried or anything with her at the house."
Owen D.
Alma L.
Panorama City, CA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and went to Pasadena City College where I did my General Education and Child Development and then became employed by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. Where I have worked as a Pre-School Teacher and Camp Counselor for 27 years and 10 years as a personal...
Alma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Alma is great. She's friendly, flexible, easy to work with, and she even helped my kids learn Spanish! She's a preschool teacher as well, so she's very comfortable working with big families and lots of kids too."
Tiana M.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Maddie. After spending the last 10 years living bicoastally between New York and California, I've decided to settle in California and start my own family. Currently, I'm a stay-at-home mom and absolutely cherish every moment. Over the years, I've had the privilege of caring for wonderful, loving families, and I've...
Madelyn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed Maddie for a nannying position to care for my 2-year-old daughter. Throughout the process, she was extremely responsive, flexible, and reliable, and my daughter absolutely adored her! She has significant experience caring for kids and has such a kind,...
Aliya R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Caitlin and I would love to work for you!
I am a flexible nanny open to working part time or full time. I have worked as a nanny, date night sitter, babysitter, mothers helper, and just occasional help from time to time. I have been working with children for 6+ years and have experience with babies all the way to...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlin was great with our 17 month old son! She was a joy to have around the house. I recommend her. :)"
Victoria B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Suzette and I am a caregiver with 15+ years of experience. I have experience working with adults and seniors up to the age of 94. In addition, I have 2 Master's degrees. One in Criminal Justice and the other in Marriage Family Therapy. My years as a therapist have made me much more attuned to my clients. As a...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My experience caring for children began when I was 13 years old. I have cared for infants as young as a month old, and up to teenagers. I have experience caring for kids with special needs as well as multiples. I am First Aid certified as well as CPR certified. My bachelor's degree is in Child and Adolescent Development with an...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah is a natural. My son immediately asked her for a hug when she walked in the door. She's responsible, caring, and arrived on time. My husband and I felt very comfortable leaving our son in her care. We'll definitely be calling her again!"
Sarabeth M.
Luana G.
North Hollywood, CA
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello, I'm Luana, a flight attendant and experienced nanny with over 6 years of childcare experience, including working with newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs like Down syndrome. I'm CPR/First Aid certified, have passed extensive FBI background checks, and am drug-free. I speak English and Portuguese, which is...
Luana can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Luana is my favorite person! She was my nanny in 2018 and took care of my boys for a year, she took care of my baby who was only 2 months old and my other boy was 2 years old. she took care of them with a lot of love and care. I recommend her for sure."
Amanda L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For over 8 years I have worked with children and infants. I am very good with them. I've taught at day cares ages 5 months-12. I had one toddler who was quite challenging and one day he came to me and said "I Love You" oh how that melted my heart. I taught sign language, reading, science, math, history, I sang with them, played...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karen has been a dream Nanny and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking someone they can genuinely trust with the health and happiness of their infants and children. She has cared for our son from the time he was 6-months old and has proven to be...
Amy G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Throughout my career, I've dedicated myself to working with special needs children, fostering inclusion and providing personalized care. With three years of experience at an inclusive school in Orange and an additional year as a one-on-one support for a child within a school setting, I've honed my skills in creating supportive...
Keely Q.
Sylmar, CA
$18/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am majoring Child Life Specialist. My experience taking care of kids with special needs was a wonderful experience. I took care of a boy, who was autistic, has low muscle tone, and sensory problem. I can really say it was a really good experience working with him. He was a wonderful boy and I made him feel comfortable with...
5.0
"Keely is very easy to communicate & very reliable . My son adores her. She's very clean & organize she kept my house tidy. I highly recommend her."
Meiravi K.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Fernando, CA
Jessie V.
5.0
Jessie was beyond incredible. My dad had knee replacement surgery and needed a lot of help during his recovery. I feel so lucky to have found Jessie. He is extremely polite, very reliable, and goes above and beyond to help. He honestly became like a member of our family. I would have no hesitation...
- Bryan P.
Hope R.
5.0
Our three little ADORE Hope! She is always on time, respectful, communicative and involved with our kids. She is trustworthy and kind hearted. Always our number one choice!
- Nicole C.
Haydee M.
5.0
Haydee is very attentive and caring for my son with special needs. She is open to learning anything about your child and what she needs to do. I highly recommend her.
- Cynthia G.
Alexandra B.
5.0
Sasha is a very kindhearted person. She was punctual and professional. We look forward to working her with again.
- Mimi B.
Marinella A.
5.0
The best Nanny anyone could ever wish for! We are so sad to let Marinella go, but unfortunately I no longer work. She has been caring for my 3 boys (6, 5 &2) for almost 2 years. She is trustworthy, respectful, responsible and always puts the children first! Best personality and helps with just about...
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