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Dedicated Direct Support Professional with 5 years of experience providing personalized care and support to individuals with disabilities. Skilled in caregiving, medication administration, and creating personalized care plans.
I am a grandfather with 4 active grandsons. I am looking for part-time employment. I retired from my full time job in August. I have experience working with young adults with developmental disabilities. Some experience with senior care, plus I am a senior now! I am familiar with assisting with self-help and social skills. For...
Shelby R.
Sun Valley, CA
$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have been a direct support professional for two years now, taking care of adults from ages 19-80. I have worked with special needs with many different disabilities from cognitive to developmental. i'm moving to LA in August and hoping to find an amazing family to help.
Here to help serve and provide the upmost love and care. I have over 10 years of experience in the private nursing / caregiving field. Over the years, I've accumulated experience in senior living homes, retirement homes, hospice care, and private homes. I specialize in Dementia/Alzheimer's, ( beginning of memory loss/...
Hi there! I'm a dedicated childcare provider with a passion for nurturing, educating, and inspiring young minds. As a 23-year-old professional with experience caring for children from newborns to 10 years old, I've had the privilege of supporting families and creating safe, engaging environments for all children even those with...
Skills:
CPR
Destiny N.
Beverly Hills, CA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an accomplished tutor, nanny, and caregiver with over 15 years of experience in providing exceptional caregiving and companionship (for elders and children), nannying and educational services for children; including those with learning disabilities and special needs. Through my dedication, compassion, and ability to foster...
Destiny can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Destiny has been a fantastic sitter for our 2 year old daughter. She quickly became familiar with our kids routines, likes and dislikes allowing for her to be comfortable with Destiny when we weren't around. Destiny would help us with regular pick ups from daycare...
Bobby N.
4.7
(26)
Hired by 93 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a college student and have taken a child care & development courses, worked extensively with babies and toddlers starting at 2 weeks old, have worked with special needs kids, am CPR certified, have taken lifeguard courses, have taught pre-k-1st grade how to swim, I am adaptive, flexible, and focused.
Sahar can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Sahar did a great job babysitting 3 of my kids. She arrived on time. She was calm, receptive and very approachable. Kids liked her a lot. I would definitely hire her again."
Olga S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of senior citizens for the past 15 years.
Experience in distributing medications, bathing, dressing, feeding, tube feeding, cooking, cleaning, mobility issues and some physical therapy. I am outgoing, have a great sense of humor and easy to get along with. I am very patient, and have a good beside manner,...
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Lucinda took care of my sister for over 2 years. She was extremely reliable and always ready to help. She not only bathed and dressed the patient but took her to doctor appointments, shopped for her, kept the apartment clean and made sure to give my sister all her...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working in a Preschool with special needs students. I like to create a safe, nurturing, fun, and learning environment. I have been working with children for 20 years. I enjoy helping and working with kids!
Sonia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sonia is a fun, caring, and a dependable caregiver. She provided us with excellent services for our child. I would hire her again and recommend her."
Jael F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Throughout my career, I've dedicated myself to working with special needs children, fostering inclusion and providing personalized care. With three years of experience at an inclusive school in Orange and an additional year as a one-on-one support for a child within a school setting, I've honed my skills in creating supportive...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents! I'm Yeimy, known as Cora to the little ones I care for. As a dedicated Nanny specializing in newborns and special needs babies, I bring a wealth of certified experience and strong references from satisfied families!.
Currently, I am also pursuing studies to become a therapist focusing on postpartum depression. This...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Cora was great with our daughters! She was polite and kind and very sweet. Perfectly on time and respectful of us and our house. Truly a gem!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been caring for people in need for more than 10 years now and I enjoyed doing it. I finish my LVN in summit college in Anaheim and it was such a challenge and interesting course.
Andrew H.
Granada Hills, CA
$35-52/hr • 3 yrs exp
Energetic And Caring Board Certified Autism Technician
5.0
(2)
My name is Andrew I am currently a Nursing student. Before pursuing my nursing career I worked as a behavioral technician. I specialize in care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related conditions. I can also aide young children with tutoring or organization needs. I have been working in this field for over 3 years...
5.0
"Always on time , easy to communicate with about the wants and needs of my child . Dependable and trustworthy, amazing team player . Andrew will be an amazing asset to any family because he goes above and beyond to provide the necessary tools for a child to succeed."
MIREYA M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Cared for elderly 80+ in age and adults assisting with meals, feeding, housework and preparation for bed. I am a certified caregiver with the state of California abs have had a full background check
5.0
"Colette is very kind and helpful. We really appreciate all her help"
Machelle G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
After working as a camp counselor for 6 years I am now a licensed speech language pathologist assistant with experience working with preschoolers, elementary school age, and middle school age students. I especially enjoy working with special needs students and kids on the autism spectrum, and have learned how to connect with...
June can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's great! Our kid had to leave daycare for a couple of days and June was able to watch him while we were at work. She was a lifesaver. He talks about her all the time and I don't feel worried or anything with her at the house."
Owen D.
Ashley A.
Glendale, CA
$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience as a caregiver. For example, I worked as a babysitter for a child age 5 months and also my grandmother when she had heart disease, and I take care my Mon has long cancer from the 200 still is fighting cancer disease . Since I became a caregiver, I have loved to help people with special needs. I learn from them,...
5.0
"Victoria was with our family for 6 years. It was a tough decision to say goodbye not only for us but our children. I would hire her again and again. She was a second mother to both my kids through all of the time she was with us . We never had to worry about our...
Yetunde S.
Jerome S.
Glendale, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For Full Time Care giving Live-In/Live Out What Ever Is Possible
5.0
(3)
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 a wonderful caregiver. He is trustworthy, capable and 100% reliable. He cared for my parents through a very traumatic season of life for our family and was supportive, flexible, and more than able to provide the care my parents required. He genuinely...
Patty R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a teacher/counselor for 4th graders at a summer camp. I was an office assistant/nurse in summer camp as well. I have experienced with special need students, varying from physical and mental needs. I'm very passionate with kids, I'm studying to become a teacher/special education teacher. I love to do fun activities and play...
Keila can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Keila was very patient with my kids . They loved how friendly and nice she was."
Sandy M.
5.0
(1)
I am Miriam a 40 years old now, I am happily married with one 17-year-old girl. I have been a personal caregiver for over 15 years and I thoroughly enjoy and love the elderly. I see my job as a ministry to give back to those who have given so much in their lifetime. In addition to providing companionship, I can help monitor...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sun Valley, CA
Destiny N.
5.0
Destiny has been a fantastic sitter for our 2 year old daughter. She quickly became familiar with our kids routines, likes and dislikes allowing for her to be comfortable with Destiny when we weren't around. Destiny would help us with regular pick ups from daycare and would feed, change, and...
- Bobby N.
Sahar S.
5.0
I would hire Sahar again in a heartbeat. She's always been dependable and very flexible and has even taught us a thing or two about childcare! Would highly recommend her to anyone else.
- Connie L.
Lucinda H.
5.0
Lucinda took care of my sister for over 2 years. She was extremely reliable and always ready to help. She not only bathed and dressed the patient but took her to doctor appointments, shopped for her, kept the apartment clean and made sure to give my sister all her medications on time. She also...
- Care member
Sonia S.
5.0
Sonia is a fun, caring, and a dependable caregiver. She provided us with excellent services for our child. I would hire her again and recommend her.
- Jael F.
Yeimy P.
5.0
Cora is a gem! She helped me on several occasions, picking up my children from school, driving them to their after school activities, and back to my home. She is kind and friendly. I truly appreciated that she would text me at each transition, proactively. I would happily hire Cora to help me again,...
- Charleen K.
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