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Special needs caregivers in Sierra Madre, CA

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Deborah M.


Sierra Madre, CA

$19-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I am a retired teacher who worked for 30 + years with children who had special needs. I hold a Masters degree in Early Childhood Special Education. I have also worked as an Adjunct Professor, teaching graduate level courses for San Diego State University as well as Point Loma Nazarene University in the special education...

Deborah M.


Sierra Madre, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a retired Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, and grandmother to a fifth grader! I have a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Special Education. Since Covid times, I've been working as a nanny. I choose to work part time, but hours can be flexible. I've served a family with twin infants and a 2-year-old, until...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Jacqueline C.


Los Angeles, CA

$26-40/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time House/pet Sitter

5.0

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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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Don't miss the opportunity to hire Jacque. She is the perfect fit for the busy family. We interviewed and immediately hired her. She has been a dream. Always cheerful, willing to help and ready to work. Jacque used our car and helped transport our teens to and...

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Hebe V.


Los Angeles, CA

$10-50/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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Jennifer S.


Alhambra, CA

$10-15/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, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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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Tristyn C.


Covina, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caretaker

As a caregiver with over a decade of experience, I am passionate about supporting the growth and development of children. My patient, calm, and friendly nature allows me to connect with children and create a safe, nurturing environment. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred method to discuss...
Tristyn can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Tristyn work for a year with my son, she was wonderful and so patient. He will miss her, and we hope to have her back soon."

Andrea H.

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

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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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Samantha B.


Arcadia, CA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Caring Supporter For Those With Higher Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there, I understand how important it is to have someone who you can trust to care for your loved one so that you can have some time to refresh and rejuvinate, and I hope I can be that person for you. I spent 5 1/2 years working as a direct support professional with adults and children with disabilities. I loved this job,...
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Casandra L.


Monrovia, CA

$15-21/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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Renie R.


Los Angeles, CA

$18/hr7 yrs exp

CPR/AED/First-Aid Certified/Vaccinated - Avail Nights, Sat, And Sun - $80 Minimum

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Renie! I've cared for many children, from infants to special needs teens. If you'd like to meet with me as you consider hiring a new sitter for NIGHTS, SATURDAYS, OR SUNDAYS, I'm happy to send you more info w/references and have a chat! :) I'm a fun but mature grown-up you can trust to entertain and protect your...
Renie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Renie is the best! She babysat our 3 sons (6,8,10) and did a great job. She even babysat our friends' 2 sons for a total of 5 kids! We highly recommend her!"

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Kristina B.


Pasadena, CA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Kristi P.

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Loving nanny looking to connect with families in their homes! Over 10 years of experience working with children and 6 years working with children in a professional environment. Experience with children from newborns to teenagers. Experience with differently abled children and children with special needs. Comfortable tutoring in...
Kristina can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Kristina loves our cats and they love her! Very responsible and responsive!"

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

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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Sergio R.


Pasadena, CA

$22-50/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
"Sergio has been a part-time caregiver for me for over a year. I'm a C6-7 quad and initially hired Sergio to be my daily assistant while my wife recovered from shoulder surgery. Since her recovery we have continued to employ Sergio 2/week to take some of the load...

John B.

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

CPR

First Aid

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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Megan F.


Pasadena, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Careing Experienced Teacher/therapist

Hello I currently work as a RBT (registered behavior therapist) for a Pediatric Therapy & Adult Services group. I work in an elementary special needs class at an area school. I am a multimedia artist and have many, many hobbies involving art. I am trained in a practice called Mneme Therapy which uses painting, singing,...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan is AWESOME! She is part of our church family, and a natural with kids of all ages and energy levels. She is sweet, calm and very thoughtful. She's also proactive in helping others! She put together a fellowship dinner all on her own, just so we could all...

Emily C.

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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: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Jerome is family now! He helped us transition my Grandma home after she had a stroke and needed hands on help. He helped with mobility rehabilitation, meds, showers, cooking, doctors appointments... he is everything we could have wished for. My Grandma adores him,...

Jamie R.

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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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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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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Geneva N.


San Gabriel, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Direct Support Professional

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in medical and behavioral homes as a DSP (Direct Support Professional). I'm a friendly person and easy to get along with. I have a lot patience and I am good at understanding people's needs. I stay professional and stay focused at work. I am 30 years old. I have experience working with all kinds of people from...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sierra Madre, CA

Jacqueline C.

5.0

Don't miss the opportunity to hire Jacque. She is the perfect fit for the busy family. We interviewed and immediately hired her. She has been a dream. Always cheerful, willing to help and ready to work. Jacque used our car and helped transport our teens to and from school. We never worried about...

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Jennifer S.

5.0

Jenny is very friendly, our 3 kids love to work with her the moment she stepped into our house. She plays games with them, watches them draw, the kids all wanted to see her again, we highly recommended Jenny to other parents

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Tristyn C.

5.0

Tristyn is of pure heart. my daughter gravitates to her and enjoys spending time with her. my daughter smiles when she sees her and as a mother, that's all you want. tristyn will sing with her, play with her and allows her to be exactly who she is. we are lucky to have tristyn in our lives.

- tylor G.

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.

Renie R.

5.0

This review is long overdue. Renie has been helping our family for a couple years and has been a lifesaver. She is kind, punctual, caring, and deeply loved by our family. She is so good with my two boys who can be a handful at times. She is capable of handling and preparing meals and cleans up...

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