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Justene M.


Canyon Country, CA

$30/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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My name is Justene and I am 24 years old. Along with having two Associates Degrees from College of the Canyons in Liberal Studies and Elementary Education, I have plenty of experience working with children. I have four siblings, I had to help watch and raise them when they were younger. These experiences helped prepare me for my...
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Riley S.


Canyon Country, CA

$17-24/hr1 yrs exp

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...
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Alexandra B.


Northridge, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist

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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Marinella A.


Canyon Country, CA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marinella has been a godsend for our family. She is reliable and so full of energy. She was very capable and had so much knowledge to share when she started caring for our 6 month old. She goes above and beyond and has enriched my child's life. She spends time each...

Sondra V.

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Sonia S.


Sylmar, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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Selina R.


Van Nuys, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

child care

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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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June T.


Burbank, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Camp Counselor & Speech Language Therapist Asst.

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Katie D.


Northridge, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Katie and I'm 28 years old and currently live with my husband and our 10-month-old pup in Woodland Hills. I am very outgoing, very loving/nurturing, active, reliable and responsible! I have been working with children for over 10 years now, including 1 year at a preschool as an aid in a 3-4-year-old class room. I...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Katie is fantastic with our kids! She makes sure homework is done, is always willing to help with school projects and the kids listen to and respect her. She is very communicative, caring and is very good with staying consistent with the house rules we have...

Diane R.

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Rich A.


Valley Village, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider | Communication Aide | Personal Mentor | Behavior Assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rich & I would love to help your life become a little easier! I have 10+ years of experience assisting children & young adults as a Private Mentor Coach (sharing special personalized programs uniquely created for each individual's specific needs, challenges & goals to further achieve), Respite care, Behavioral...
5.0
"Rich, has all the qualities you want in someone who works with in the special needs community. He is compassionate, reliable, punctual with a great personality."

Robert B.

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Ahmed E.


Van Nuys, CA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Motivator

Hello, I work as a special Ed classroom aide at an elementary school for LAUSD. At the moment I work one on one with a student but I have worked in groups. In the past I have worked as an aide for all grade levels. My current classroom consists of Kinder/1st/ 2nd and 3rd graders. On a day to day basis I helped with language...
Ahmed can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ahmed is amazing. He's very reliable, responsible, respectful and dedicated. Our children absolutely adore him."

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Caitlin G.


Northridge, CA

$28-35/hr6 yrs exp

Caitlin From Northridge, CA

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Caitlin helped us out on a couple of nights with our 5 year old son, who enjoyed his time with her. She's punctual with a warm personality. We recommend hiring her!"

Jane H.

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Justene M.


Canyon Country, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Justene and I am 28 years old. Along with having two Associates Degrees from College of the Canyons in Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education, I have plenty of experience working with children. I have four siblings, I had to help watch and raise them when they were younger. These...
Justene can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Justene brings such joy to my children’s lives. She has such a warm energy and is always there when I need her. She is such a helping hand to my family and my kids ask for her when she’s not around. Would definitely recommend!"

Lillian G.

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Isamar C.


Reseda, CA

$27/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Isamar. I am a very energetic, hard-working, and dependable person. I can cook, clean, help with homework, and I encourage lots of outdoor activities. I have 8 years experience in childcare and have a genuine love for kids. I have cared for children of all ages from newborn to 12 years of age, including special...
Isamar can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Isamar is a very caring,thoughtful, responsible and reliable person."

Glenda T.

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Alejandra R.


North Hollywood, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full Time Nanny Looking To Care For 1-2 Children

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a highly experienced, loving and caring nanny who has worked with a range of children (different ages / needs etc); illustrative experiences include: - Full time nanny for an infant, who required physical therapy - Full time caregiver at 2 day cares (cared for special needs children as well) - Part time nanny for twins and...
Alejandra can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alex is A very nice and friendly person and know how to deal with children I have a two years old and a 10 month old and they love her!! she is giving a peace of mind when my children are with her. I highly recommend her !!! "

Hadar P.

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Suzette L.


Newhall, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Adults-Seniors

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...
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Abigail R.


Burbank, CA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic And Attentive Sitter, Always Finding Ways To Help

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I just finished my degree as a student athlete at SBCC. I love sports and am extremely optimistic and personable. I have been a nanny/family assistant for 6 years and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have also have 2 years of experience as a personal assistant and enjoy doing anything that...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Abbie is a doll! My 7 year old twin boys loved her and looked forward to her watching them. After her first time sitting, they immediately asked for her again when she left. My 14 year old daughter tagged along a few times and gave a raving review too! Abbie was...

Kelley M.

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Luana G.


North Hollywood, CA

$23/hr8 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & 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.

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Heaven H.


Van Nuys, CA

$25-28/hr4 yrs exp

Inclusive Sitter

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...
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Blanca Ibeth A.


Chatsworth, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Behaviorist

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years hands on experience with children ages 12months to 18 whom are on the autism spectrum. I have experience with verbal or non-verbal clients with high behaviors and low behaviors. I am CPI trained. I have knowledge of ABA, PECS, DTT, and basic ASL. I have done in-home therapy. I also do in-school therapy and...
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Maya A.


Canyon Country, CA

$15-18/hr5 yrs exp

The Sitter You Need For Any Occasion!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Maya! I have about 5 years of experience and I can help with Light Housekeeping, Errands, and whatever else you may need! I babysit family regularly, 3 kids at a time. I have worked a kids club at a gym where I cared for multiple children at a time from 9 months old to 12 years old and always kept them busy! I...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maya is an incredibly sweet and dependable person. She was always looking to expand her knowledge and experience in our business by working in multiple departments including our Kids Club and Front Desk. She is social and super easy to welcome and accept her into...

Melissa H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Fernando, CA

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...

- Care member

Sonia S.

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.

June T.

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.

Katie D.

5.0

Katie is fantastic with our kids! She makes sure homework is done, is always willing to help with school projects and the kids listen to and respect her. She is very communicative, caring and is very good with staying consistent with the house rules we have established. She also make sure the kids...

- Diane R.

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