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Jennifer S.


Alhambra, CA

$24-30/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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Aba therapist for nearly 2 years currently working at specialized school for children who have autism
5.0
"Jennifer was a great communicator, prompt, on top of everything. My DS is nonverbal, autistic, has epilepsy, and is a ball of energy, and she took it all in stride."

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been helping and caring those with special needs for 5 years , I am 27 years old I live in Pasadena, Ca I graduated from Pasadena city college and I have great references
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Ashleigh D.


Altadena, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in providing attentive and compassionate care for all ages, including individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. My approach blends patience, reliability and creativity to foster a supervised, safe, and enjoyable atmosphere. I hope to hear from you!
5.0
"Ashleigh has been working with my young adult son who is on the autism spectrum. We love her. She is kind, professional, caring, and reliable. My son love spending time with her. They go on fun adventure, and my son always comes back home happy. She helps any...

Carmit E.

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Mikayla G.


Pasadena, CA

$26/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Part-time Babysitter Available

I am a very experienced babysitter/nanny for children of all ages. I started babysitting when I was around 11 and have been looking after children ever since. I was a nanny for several months for four kids, ranging from the age of 8 months to a 13-year-old. I always have worked at several summer camps and have often had to work...
Mikayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Great gal. My boys loved having her around, and I could always count on her to take care of the house and make sure my children were fed and put to bed on time. Was too bummed when she went off to college, awesome sitter!"

Janet R.

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Martha Isabel M.


Glendale, CA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full, Part Time Or Live In Senior Caregiver

I have over 20 years of experience taking care of elderly people with different types of disabilities. I am CPR certified and have experience providing prescription medications, doing physical therapy, cooking and feeding meals, driving to doctors appointments, among other tasks. I understand what it takes to assist a person...
Martha Isabel can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, live-in home care, home modification
5.0
"Martha is a kind and wonderful person, very conscientious. My kids loved her. She worked for us for years. She played with them and engaged them and got them to laugh. She is also very tidy and efficient around the house. Very punctual, has own transportation, I...

Denise D.

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Madison S.


Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Early Child Educator/Caretaker

Hi! I am currently a third grade teacher at Kipp SoCal Schools. I live in downtown Los Angeles. I am certified to teach K-6, and I have an extra endorsement in reading. I can provide tutoring, pick up from after school, meals, and care. I am extremely qualified in the care and well being of children. I have CPR training, and...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Madison's passion about making a difference and being a helping hand was evident right away. I am so grateful for her honestly and respectfulness. I would 100% recommend hiring Madison for any of your childcare needs."

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Jennifer S.


Alhambra, CA

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello ! studying for my bachelors in child development. I have been working in day care facilities since 2017 with infants, toddlers and teens helping care and transport them on a daily basis. I am CPR, BLS and first aid certified. I have also been an ABA therapist for 2 years now and love working with special needs children. I...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Jennifer is exceptional! My daughter loves her, and I'm impressed by Jennifer's professionalism and patience. She provides valuable advice on child development and maintains focus without checking her phone during work. I'm grateful for her dedication and would...

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Kristina B.


Pasadena, CA

$27/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kristi! I am a loving nanny looking to connect with families in their homes! Over 10 years of experience working with children in homes and classroom environments. Experience with children from newborns to teenagers. Experience with disabled children and children with special needs. Comfortable caring for up to 10...
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Kristi was a wonderful and trustworthy nanny for our family. She cared for our 6 month old son for almost 6 months. She knowledgeably prioritized his happiness, development and safety. She partnered with us through many baby firsts and allowed us as parents to...

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Erica S.


Arcadia, CA

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 6 years of experience caring for seniors and children. I worked as a certified nurse assistant and home health aide for many years before transitioning to child care with special needs. Previously worked for a school district. I have worked for agencies and private in-home care. I am bilingual English and Spanish....
Erica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation, companionship
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Erica is the only caretaker out of many that my mom would have take care of her. She is a hard worker and truly cares for the people she is caring for and also their family. "

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Hannah S.


Altadena, CA

$18-20/hr2 yrs exp

In- Home Caretaker!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very passionate about my job as a special needs caregiver. My work experience has so far only been with children and teens, however I am CNA -certified to take care of older adults as well. I enjoy helping people live their lives to the fullest. I have two years experience at my current job where I do all the basic care...
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Casandra L.


Monrovia, CA

$18-21/hr

Hello My Name Is Casandra And I Am Experienced Caregiver Including Special-needs Children

Hello My Name Is Casandra And I Am Experienced Caregiver Including Special-needs Children I have been experienced for 6 years from the ages of newborn up to 16. One good trait that I have would be that I am a loving person and I am very reliable. I first began babysitting for the people my mom would baby sit for. I am a very...
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Dana S.


Pico Rivera, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a funny , great sense of humor, compassionate, caring , understanding, patient. I understand the difficult decisions a family has to make when it comes to there loved ones. Opening your home to a stranger is life altering, I'm a trusting and loyal person. compassionate. I lift, transfer, bath dress cook clean. Exercise...
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Martha Isabel M.


Glendale, CA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full, Part Time Or Live In Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience working for the finest families in Los Angeles. I have experience with kids, seniors, people with special needs and disabilities. I am very organized, punctual and always open to complete multiple tasks depending on the family's needs such as doing grocery shopping, run errands, pick up...
Martha Isabel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Martha worked with me for 3-4 years when my son was a baby and later when he was entering kindergarten. Amazing person. "

Cynthia K.

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Jordan K.


Arcadia, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Full-Time Care In Home, At A Business, All Ages, All Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My passion is to care for children at all ages. I have been caring for children for 13 years. From '05- current I have worked with all ages in the church, from '13-'16 I worked with elementary aged students in an afterschool program, from '14-'16 I worked with infants and toddlers in the foster care system, from '16-'18 I taught...
Jordan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Jordan was the most amazing nanny! I was so sad to lose her when she moved away, we would have loved to keep her for as long as she wanted to be here! She's everything you could want in a nanny and more! She predicts what might be helpful and does it, which is...

Jodie S.

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Hebe V.


Los Angeles, CA

$17-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Have been an activity instructor and caretaker for clients with MS, Down's Syndrome, Asperger's, Autism, and advanced Dementia. References available upon request.
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Jerome S.


Glendale, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Full Time Care giving Live-In/Live Out What Ever Is Possible

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in a private senior living facility, nursing home, and mostly private care as well. I am well experienced in Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Muscular Dystrophy, Lewy Body disease, minor and major health issues, trauma, and/or accident recovery. I also handled patients who have bipolar disease, hospice and...
5.0
"Jerome is the complete package. Some people care but aren't all that competent. Others have skill but no heart. And some with both compassion and skill still lack the flexibility to learn knew things. With Jerome you have compassion, skill, and flexibility all...

Craig C.

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Tara M.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-Loving-Active Nanny :)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey! I've been a nanny for 10+ years ranging from newborns to all aged teens. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and am a behavioral therapist so have worked extensively with children and adults with special needs. I'm very active, love to have fun and also a certified kids yoga teacher!
Tara can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tara was extremely caring and gentle with our 8 week old. She helped get him on a schedule early on, which is great, and was very in tune with his needs. Tara also helped out around the house with dishes, laundry and light cleaning. She also pitched in to help with...

Kiersten F.

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Brittany A.


Arcadia, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Kind, Experienced, Nanny Or Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a 37-year-old marine biologist who loves nature and children. I started babysitting at the age of 12. For two years (2014) I was the full time nanny for twin toddlers. In 2017 I was the part-time nanny for a 3-year-old girl in Hawaii. Additionally, for two summers I supervised and educated young kids at the Zoo summer camp....
Brittany can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Incredible. She made our first few weeks back in California so much less stressful. Her references were fantastic. From the first moment my 1.5 year old met her, they connected. Brittany has a caring and adventurous personality that meshed well with my very...

Tabitha C.

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Hailee O.


Pasadena, CA

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Engaging Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Hailee and I am available for part-time/occasional babysitting in Pasadena or the surrounding areas! I've been involved in childcare for 7 years now and LOVE working with children. I am creative, empathetic, organized, and administrative. I have experience working with children of all ages and backgrounds, including...
Hailee can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hailee was a pleasure to have as our nanny for 3 months. She has a special knack with babies, they love her. Hailee sang and created fun stories and games for our 6 month old. She helped tremendously in sleep training and stayed calm even with a crying baby. She...

Candice C.

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Yanina S.


Pasadena, CA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter Willing To Work Nights And Weekends Including Holidays Or

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Fully Vaccinated for COVID and Flu Shots. I have taken care of kids from a young age. I worked/volunteered at an Elementary School with 1st Grade kids and after school program ages 5-12. Babysitted family kids including one that had special needs. I care for kids af if they are my own. Have a Child Development Certificate and am...
Yanina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"For a mother of 4 kids, I felt I had to hire someone that was capable with the right training, patience and motivation like Yanina. She has taken care of my kids, even when I need her service in a short notice. Her enthusiasm and caring for my four boys is...

Adriana B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Gabriel, CA

Jennifer S.

5.0

Jennifer was a great communicator, prompt, on top of everything. My DS is nonverbal, autistic, has epilepsy, and is a ball of energy, and she took it all in stride.

- Care member

Ashleigh D.

5.0

Ashleigh has been working with my young adult son who is on the autism spectrum. We love her. She is kind, professional, caring, and reliable. My son love spending time with her. They go on fun adventure, and my son always comes back home happy. She helps any way she can, and I trust her...

- Carmit E.

Mikayla G.

5.0

Mikayla is a responsible young lady with a strong work ethic. Mikayla is friendly, outgoing, and dependable. She is a joy to work with!

- carol G.

Martha Isabel M.

5.0

Martha is a kind and wonderful person, very conscientious. My kids loved her. She worked for us for years. She played with them and engaged them and got them to laugh. She is also very tidy and efficient around the house. Very punctual, has own transportation, I trusted her completely with my...

- Denise D.

Madison S.

5.0

Madison watched my home and watered my plants while I was away visiting a friend for a almost 2 weeks. She did an excellent job and I would absolutely use her again. She was professional, kind, and trustworthy.

- Care member

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