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Special needs caregivers in Sun Valley, CA

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adebayo A.


Sun Valley, CA

$22-27/hr • 5 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

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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.
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Peter S.


Sun Valley, CA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care

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...
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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.
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Priscilla K.


Sun Valley, CA

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Private Nursing/caregiver

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

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Florence B.


Los Angeles, CA

$45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Chef/ Special Needs Care Giver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 18-years of experience with people with special needs, dementia, gastric tube feeding, and many other chronic illnesses. I'm a chef for many years, my specialty is vegan dishes. I am a life coach and I am ready to be of service. I love people and have a huge heart, practice love and compassion daily, have empathy....
Florence can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Flo cares about people and creates beautiful food and recommends everyone be their best and to be happy. That is all good qualities for a care position. Many ways she’s overqualified."

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Destiny N.


Beverly Hills, CA

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Sahar S.


North Hollywood, CA

$18-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny AvailableLA, Flexible

Hired by 94 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"We were visiting LA and Sahar was a great match for us and our 7 year old daughter. Sahar was accommodating, kept constant communication with us, and was responsive to feedback. She got along so well with our little one that she babysat for us both nights of our...

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Lucinda H.


North Hollywood, CA

$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Women

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 was an amazing caregiver. She took care of my mom for the past few years of her life. Lucinda was caring, highly responsible and dedicated. She was like a member of our family. Lucinda still texts me on my mother's birthday two years after she has...

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Sonia S.


Sylmar, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Heaven H.


Van Nuys, CA

$25-28/hr • 4 yrs exp

Inclusive Sitter

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...
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Yeimy P.


Los Angeles, CA

$22-23/hr • 6 yrs exp

Nanny For Newborns And Special Needs Babies

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

Early Education

CPR

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...

Charleen K.

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Mary Rose B.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Summertime Babysitter/House-sitter Available!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Mary Rose and I'm 26 years old. I just graduated from UC San Diego for my MFA in acting. I absolutely LOVE my job as a nanny, take it very seriously, and specialize in infant care! I am CPR certified for infants and children. A tiny bit about me: I'm from San Francisco, I am a spin instructor and...
Mary Rose can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"What a nice girl! She was amazing with our baby boy. I recommend her without hesitation. She was 7 hours with our baby while we were gone, when we came back both were smiling and chill as the first hour and I know the job can be exhausting, however she was always...

Denisse D.

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April C.


Van Nuys, CA

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Have 10 Years Of Experience

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.
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Andrew H.


Granada Hills, CA

$35-52/hr • 3 yrs exp

Energetic And Caring Board Certified Autism Technician

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.

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Colette M.


Sunland, CA

$30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Care Giver

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.

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June T.


Burbank, CA

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Camp Counselor & Speech Language Therapist Asst.

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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.

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Ashley A.


Glendale, CA

$22-35/hr • 10 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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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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Victoria G.


Sylmar, CA

$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

I'm Available As A Care Giver P/T

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.

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Kimberly L.


Los Angeles, CA

$26-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Devoted And Skilled Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced Registered Behavioral Therapist and dedicated nanny with a passion for nurturing young minds and creating a safe, engaging, and enriching environment. With a background in assisting special needs students and a natural affinity for fostering strong bonds, I am committed to promoting emotional, intellectual,...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Kim is a thoughtful and kind sitter and really came through for us and our 2 year old last minute. So patient with our little buddy!"

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sun Valley, CA

Florence B.

5.0

I have known Florence for almost 30 years & she is a considerate, careful & compassionate person.

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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

We were visiting LA and Sahar was a great match for us and our 7 year old daughter. Sahar was accommodating, kept constant communication with us, and was responsive to feedback. She got along so well with our little one that she babysat for us both nights of our trip. Really happy with the...

- Care member

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.

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