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Chloe S.


San Marino, CA

$23-35/hr

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Hi, I'm Chloe! I love working with children and I have spent years nurturing kids of all ages. I also have years of experience for those with special needs. My approach is rooted in creating a warm, loving, and joyful environment where each child feels truly seen, heard, and cared for. I believe that children deserve to thrive...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Jordan K.


Arcadia, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

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

5.0

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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Laura C.


Altadena, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Personal Assistant/Nanny, Assisting A Boy With ADHD/OCD With School And Activitivities.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had a long career in Entertainment in Events and Marketing and after loosing my husband to cancer, transitioned to part time work to have flexibility in raising my two children. I do Personal Assisting, and one of my duties with one family is on line with their ADHD/OCD child for his studies in 7th grade. I have always...
5.0
"Laura is amazing. She is experienced, tireless and dedicated."

Ken Y.

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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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Lizeth R.


Glendale, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Realiable, Caring Person

I have 18 years of experience. I can help with caregiving and companionship. I started working as a caregiver with special needs adults since I was 21 years old since then I've been doing different cases. I also have worked for Easterseals in past and I enjoyed doing it. I'am a responsible, loving, caring and kind person. I will...
Lizeth can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My mom just passed away, and Lizeth was with her for the last year. My mom needed care 24/7, and Lizeth really put her all into caring for her. She was absolutely wonderful. She managed medications, dementia, agitation, diaper changing, transfers with the Hoyer...

Jennifer S.

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Cicely J.


Pasadena, CA

$30-36/hr5 yrs exp

I have experience with working with children, infant to 18 years of age. Majority children who have developmental disabilities. I have experience working with non verbal children, medically fragile children, children with behavioral disabilities. I am experience in administering medications, via orally and gtube. I have...
Cicely can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cicely has cared for my 7yo son, who has special needs, for over a year. She manages his glucose levels, gives g tube feedings and medications, prepares meals, and ensures his safety during seizures. Cicely is detail-oriented, professional, communicative,...

Judith 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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Casandra L.


Monrovia, CA

$18-22/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings. With a passion for family care since 2016, I bring extensive experience in childcare. Spanning from newborns to fifth graders as well as children with special needs. My background includes both in-home and school settings. I am trustworthy and reliable, I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to join a new family. (I'm...
Casandra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have two beautiful children ages 6,12 and they keep me busy. As a Nurse who works full time with various hours and rely on flexibility. Cassandra was such a help in making this possible for our family. Cassandra is always dependable, kind, punctual, and...

Larissa M.

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Jennifer S.


Alhambra, CA

$24-30/hr2 yrs exp

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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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, transportation, errands, companionship
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

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.

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Stephanie Y.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Special Needs Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over the past 12 years I have taught and assisted children with various special needs in classroom settings from elementary through high school. I have been employed for the last year caring for an 11-year-old girl with autism. This job is sadly coming to a close and I am looking for my next opportunity. I started as a teacher's...
5.0
"Stephanie was a respite worker for my son with special needs during the summer and school breaks for many years. He and his typically developing sister always looked forward to visits from Stephanie which allowed my husband and I to go out. Stephanie always focused...

Martha P.

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Silver G.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-43/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Caretaker

I have 10+ years experience working with children of all ages as well as children with special needs. I've nannied, taught as a lead teacher, and run a preschool food program. I love providing care and support to children and families and find great reward in being part of their success! I'm very comfortable with meal prep,...
Silver can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Silver has been a sitter and mother's helper for my 4 children ages 8-1 for the last 6 years. She has my routine down better than me most days and she's great at keeping the children engaged in their activities when I need to work. We are very fortunate to have her...

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Jacqueline C.


Los Angeles, CA

$26-40/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time House/pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My experience includes babysitting young children, light housework, house managing, errand running, and house/pet sitting for a few families collectively for the past 5 years as well as working in a high school as a special needs aide for 7 years. I have recently taken a leap of faith and have moved down to LA from the Bay Area....
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"The perfect fit for the busy parent(s) and family. We hired Jacque last Fall. My husband and I work full time and needed some help with transporting our tween girl and teen boys to and from school. Jacque handled the morning drop offs and afternoon pick ups. She...

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Hannah S.


Altadena, CA

$10-20/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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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jenny was always punctual and communicative. Our kids loved her and she was always coming up with new activities to play with them. "

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Ashley A.


Glendale, CA

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mother Of two Boy 5 and 10-year-old we enjoy going on hikes, beaches and exploring nature. 15 years experience with kids of all ages : experience kids with special needs: adults with special needs(behavior Support) :senior care: Nanny for multiple kids at a time Just moved to Glendale CA from the Center Coast CA
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Ashley has been a phenomenal care provider for my son with special needs. Not only did she take the time to build a relationship of trust with my son who has special needs, but with my other two children as well. We miss her as she has moved away, but highly...

Ryan O.

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Angelina G.


South Pasadena, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi ! My name is Angelina, I'm a 20-year-old college student who's currently going on her third year of college. All my courses are online and won't interfere with my working hours . I am flexible and willing to work with some schedules. I was raised in South Pasadena, where I attended school all through high school where I...
Angelina can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Angelina has been great. She is very dependable and has been a great communicator. Most importantly, both my kids really like having her as their babysitter. would recommend."

Jan K.

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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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Jerome S.


Glendale, CA

$30-32/hr10 yrs exp

To Secure A Challenging And Responsible Position That Will Allow Me To Utilize My Care-Giving.

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Experienced working in a senior living facility, nursing home, and mostly private care as well. I am also well experienced in handling Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Lewy Body and Special Needs cases. Minor and major health issues, trauma, and/or accident recovery. Also handled patients who have bipolar disease, hospice and...
Jerome can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Jerome took AMAZING care of my elderly father from the ages of 89-92. Jerome was always cheerful, kind, extremely dependable, and very skilled in dealing with my dad who had mild dementia and later suffered a stroke. Jerome took my father out to lunch and to the...

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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 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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Marino, CA

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.

Laura C.

5.0

Laura is amazing. She is experienced, tireless and dedicated.

- Ken Y.

Lizeth R.

5.0

My mom just passed away, and Lizeth was with her for the last year. My mom needed care 24/7, and Lizeth really put her all into caring for her. She was absolutely wonderful. She managed medications, dementia, agitation, diaper changing, transfers with the Hoyer lift, blood sugar monitoring, vitals,...

- Jennifer S.

Cicely J.

5.0

Cicely has cared for my 7yo son, who has special needs, for over a year. She manages his glucose levels, gives g tube feedings and medications, prepares meals, and ensures his safety during seizures. Cicely is detail-oriented, professional, communicative, trustworthy, and a fast-learner. She has...

- Judith V.

Casandra L.

5.0

I have two beautiful children ages 6,12 and they keep me busy. As a Nurse who works full time with various hours and rely on flexibility. Cassandra was such a help in making this possible for our family. Cassandra is always dependable, kind, punctual, and responsible. Cassandra would help with small...

- Larissa M.

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