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Erica S.


Arcadia, CA

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

Senior Care

5.0

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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: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"My kids loved Martha. She worked for us for years. She played with them and had endless patience and energy. She is kind and very conscientious. Highest recommendation."

Denise H.

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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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jordan was a wonderful babysitter! My husband and I had her watch our two kids (3 1/2 and 13 months) so we could have a date night. She arrived on time and immediately engaged with the kids. She updated us during the night with a sweet good night message from our...

Catherine V.

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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

$25-30/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 takes care of my developmentally disabled brother 3-5 times a month as needed. He is great and my brother loves him. Jerome is very patient, kind, compassionate and a happy person. You will not regret hiring him. The moment you meet him you know your loved...

Rona S.

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Tara M.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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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Donna L.


Monrovia, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids of all ages, from preemies, newborn infants, toddlers to teens, multiples, autistic, ADHD and special needs. I am CPR certified, with first aid experience. I am registered with Children Social Service through Trustline. (background checked) This is not just a job this is my career and I love it. I have...
Donna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Donna was great, not just with our infant son but with the whole family. She’s punctual and loving, and with her history of medical care, an ideal choice to watch children. "

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Katherine R.


Monterey Park, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Job.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello!! Let's see if we are a good match! I absolutely love working with children and have worked with children in many different capacities. I worked in the school district for a few years specifically working with 3rd-6th graders and students with special needs. I was a camp counselor for children ages 4-18 where I led...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Katherine is wonderful! I feel really lucky to have found her! My one year old daughter loves her and she is so attentive and thoughtful about their time together. She is very trustworthy and dependable."

Jen B.

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Cicely J.


Pasadena, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I've been a CNA since 1997, went to nursing school for my RN but changed my course and went into holistic healing. I am a Certified Reiki Practitioner and certified in Sound healing. I have experience with Alzheimer, ALS, PLS, Stroke, Developmental disabilities, nonverbal clients, Hospice, Dementia, sundowners, mental...
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Tanijah M G.


Pasadena, CA

$25-50/hr

Patient And Active Behavioral Coach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience working with children with behavioral challenges , Department of children and families , prior abuse , and children with mild autism .
5.0
"She took care of our two kiddos- without much notice- but she did a wonderful job and we would definitely hire her again!"

Kristen L.

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Alexyss H.


Alhambra, CA

$40-45/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have a special place in my heart for those who have special needs. I have worked for 2. 5 years with children who have special needs at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes. This, coupled with my experience as a nanny makes me a great match! I have worked with children on the Autism Spectrum, with dyslexia and other learning...
5.0
"Alexyss is kind, caring, empathetic and compassionate. She truly cares about every child she works with and makes it a point to get to know them each personally! She is extremely patient and has an extensive amount of tools in her tool belt to provide the best care...

Maria E.

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Sergio R.


Pasadena, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Male Caregiver/Driver/Personal Assistant Available In Pasadena

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a nurse for over 3 decades and currently working a few days a week with an active Quadriplegic providing bowel program, dressing and bathing and also assisting with IV home antibiotic therapy. I most recently worked full time caring for a Quadriplegic actor/writer/comedian who taught me a lot. I am aware of the...
5.0
"We are grateful to have had Sergio as our caregiver. He was initially attentive and able to quickly learn the specific care needs of my spouse. He has provided these care needs respectfully, competently, and efficiently. Upon request, he has provided additional...

Deborah B.

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Felecia R.


Pasadena, CA

$30-50/hr20 yrs exp

Reliable Special Needs Caregiver For Kids, Teens, Adults And Seniors - Autism And Dementia

I'd describe my personality as calming, patient, nurturing. I like caring for people with special needs, because I admire their perseverance, wit, and genuine spirit. Seeing all the smiles, happy tears, challenges overcome, and milestones met has been a highlight of my life. Caregiving is my passion. I'm looking for a job...
5.0
"Felecia met our special needs son and immediately knew what to do as soon as she sat down with him and got to know him. This may sound simple, but our son is nonverbal and uses an AAC device to communicate. So she knew how to communicate with him using his...

Jillian L.

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Yanet S.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Special needs caregiver provide care to children and adults who have special needs that render them unable to perfom regular daily tasks such as feeding. bathing. and cleaning themselves. Assisting patient with : Feeding Bathing & Dressing Doing activities Emotional support Assisting with personal care Giving Medication Taking...
Yanet can also help with: Companionship, personal care, dementia, specialized care, mobility assistance
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Itzel O.


Baldwin Park, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Honest And Caring Care Giver

Hello my name is Itzel I've been a caregiver for over 8 years. I have worked with adults needing general care, hospice, special needs adults and elders with Alzheimer along with adults with common health issues or disability's. I love what I do so much that I'm constantly taking classes to provide the best care and improve the...
Itzel can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Rou M.


Monterey Park, CA

$28-50/hr2 yrs exp

I'm a board certified music therapist and have experiences working with kids from 1-12 years old in school and hospital settings. I have experience teaching music instruments to kids with special needs. I'm looking for a part time tutoring job after school. I can help with homework, teaching Mandarin, instrument, or providing...
Rou can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Katherine L.


La Canada Flintridge, CA

$18-21/hr1 yrs exp

Young, Engaging, And Compassionate Worker Looking To Serve The Elderly

Hi! I'm Katie, and although I seem young, I do have quite a bit of experience with special needs work and caring for the elderly. I will make sure to put my full effort into making my clients happy, calm, and cared for.
Katherine can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Gabriel, CA

Erica S.

5.0

We hired Erica as our late night caregiver and couldn't have been more satisfied. Her and her colleague provide a much needed support system for each other and that insured we always had coverage. Thank you so much for everything you did for our family.

- Larry C.

Martha Isabel M.

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.

Jordan K.

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 exactly what a busy family needs. She...

- Jodie S.

Jerome S.

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 rolled together. I can't offer as many...

- Craig C.

Tara M.

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 our 2 year old when he was around...

- Kiersten F.

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