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Special needs caregivers in San Marino, CA

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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

5.0

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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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Xanath C.


El Monte, CA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Xanath and I have worked with kindergarten children in the El Monte Unified School District. I currently work at Alhambra Unified School District with Special Needs children at Ynez Elementary.
Xanath can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I met Xanath at work and I've been working with her for over a year. She is amazing with the kids! She is reliable, patient, and responsible. She works with children with special needs and they all love her. I would recommend her because she is dependable and...

Shaden C.

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Jennifer G.


Monterey Park, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Caring For Needs In Any Adaptable Caring Way

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Jenny. I currently work with 2 elderly Clients as a care giver, my special tasks including caring for disabled clients. My current clients have Dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, Activities such administering medicine, serving meals, running errands, providing companionship, helping with bathing, and reporting to...
5.0
"She was wonderful! She took care of my 4 senior cats. She updated me on any issues. Kept the kitchen clean. Thanks, Jennifer!"

Diane B.

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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

Trustline Certified

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Stephanie G.


Pico Rivera, CA

$30-50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Tutor, ILS, Adaptive Skills, Social Skills, Respite, Companion, Coach

Hello! I have worked as an independent living skills (ILS) instructor, adaptive skills coach, social skills coach, job coach, respite caregiver, and academic tutor for individuals with developmental disabilities and learning disabilities (I specialize in working with teens and young adults). I have classroom teaching experience,...
5.0
"Stephanie is a great tutor. She helped our son who is in second grade to catch up with his math, as he was falling behind. She is always on time, polite and respectful. We are very thankful we found her here."

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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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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Elvia T.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

I Love Working With Children So Rewarding

I'm 29 years old with 7 years of experience working with special needs children diagnosed with autism . I worked for a day care in Hollywood 2 years with infants 3months to 3 years of age . I worked as a behavioral therapist for Burbank School District. I love working with children to me it's very rewarding that's the only thing...
Elvia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"We hired Elviah as an aide to help our neurodivergent son participate in summer camp. She did a great job helping him navigate the classroom and managing tantrums. He could not have gotten through the program without her. We would absolutely hire her again in the...

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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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Veronica Y.


Alhambra, CA

$18-20/hr4 yrs exp

Tutoring And Babysitting

I am currently a project coordinator for an engineering firm, looking to babysit on the side. I have always had a passion for working with kids. I have worked with children all my life and offer years of experience with different age groups. Professionally, I have worked with kindergarteners to fourth graders with special needs...
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Veronica M.


Arcadia, CA

$18/hr1 yrs exp

About Me!

I am an experienced and reliable babysitter with a strong background in working with children of all ages. Having worked as a teacher's aide in a first-grade classroom and supported children with special needs, I bring a calm, patient, and understanding approach to childcare. With experience in leadership programs guiding...
Veronica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

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Dominaja L.


Los Angeles, CA

$24-30/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Respectful And Warm Family!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I've been caring for children since I was a teenager. I have experience with up to four kids at a time. I'm comfortable with all age ranges, from newborn to teen. I also have special needs experience, having cared for kids on the autism spectrum, down syndrome, non verbal, non mobile, cerebral palsy and adhd. I...
Dominaja can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Hannah S.


Altadena, CA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Hannah LVN

Hi there! My name is Hannah and I have extensive experience in at home care especially with elderly patients, and children with special needs. I became a CNA in 2012 and Licensed Vocational Nurse in 2017. I am very patient, kind, and responsive to the needs of my clients and their families.
Hannah can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Laura P.


Monrovia, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Long Time Kindergarten Teacher

Hi! I am a very reliable kindergarten teacher who has 24 years of experience caring for young children. Being the mother of a son with autism, I also understand children with special needs. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
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Gena C.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-31/hr20 yrs exp

As a caregiver with 20 years of experience, I'm committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. My passion for fostering their growth and development drives me to create fun and engaging activities that encourage learning and exploration. I possess the patience and creativity to effectively...
Gena can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Skylar S.


South Pasadena, CA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

My Name Is Skylar, I'm 21 Year Old College Student Who Has Been Working With Kids For Seven Years.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as warm, energetic, and responsible! I like working with kids because I love how creative they are and I love to be a part of their journey of growth. I started working with kids when I was a freshman in high school. I have worked with kids from ages 18 months to 12 years old. I have experience...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Marino, CA

Felecia R.

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 device. Felecia was extremely patient,...

- Jillian L.

Xanath C.

5.0

I met Xanath at work and I've been working with her for over a year. She is amazing with the kids! She is reliable, patient, and responsible. She works with children with special needs and they all love her. I would recommend her because she is dependable and trustworthy.

- Shaden C.

Jennifer G.

5.0

She was wonderful! She took care of my 4 senior cats. She updated me on any issues. Kept the kitchen clean. Thanks, Jennifer!

- Diane B.

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.

Katherine R.

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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