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Nadia H.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Nanny !

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! Please check out my reviews! :) I am a 33-year-old young woman with YEARS of household experience! Most recently I worked for a Waldorf type preschool but had relocate as I moved to the East side from Topanga! Looking for something more local to me :) I have been a playful, silly, fun nanny to 3-6-month-old...
Nadia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nadia cared for our infant in the Spring of 2021. She connected with our son quickly .She came with experience and offered helpful recommendations for his sleep. She took him for walks and was dependable. We recommend Nadia!"

Jenna S.

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Leslie Y.


North Hills, CA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience working with children. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn! I attend California State University, Northridge (CSUN), my major is Psychology and my minor is Child Development. I am flexible with my weekend availability!
5.0
"Leslie was such a delight. She worked with our special needs son, getting him ready in the morning for his volunteer day job. She was reliable and trustworthy."

Patricia M.

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Aspen K.


Beverly Hills, CA

$25-42/hr6 yrs exp

Happy Sitter

Aspen (22) | Beverly Hills (will travel) - Bachelors in early childhood education - Elementary school teacher - 6 years experience in childcare - CPR CERTIFIED - Strong references - Safe and insured vehicle -Twins/multiples experience -Special needs/ medical needs experience -overnights experience -significant amount of...
Aspen can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Aspen is just the best. Our daughter absolutely loves her. She always arrives right on time or a couple min ahead of time. She's kind and respectful and we always appreciate her flexibility. Our daughter is 9 months. Aspen has done the whole routine with her from...

Brandon And Calvin T.

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Bri S.


Burbank, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic, & Compassionate Caregiver Specializing In Early Childhood & Cognitive Development

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Bri, and I'm actively pursuing a nanny position in the Los Angeles area. I currently work as a nanny in Burbank for a wonderful family, (one child on the Autism Spectrum) but sadly my time with them will be up soon. I'm originally from Minnesota, where I worked in ABA as a Behavioral Therapist. Before this, I worked...
Bri can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bri was extremely amazing and attentive to my daughter! She watched my girl while I were in Chicago and my daughter absolutely loved her. I highly recommend anyone who is considering to hire Bri! Thanks again"

Brianna M.

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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: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

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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Pernilla H.


Van Nuys, CA

$19-24/hr20 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started babysitting 2-year-old twins at the age of 11. As a teenager babysitting was my life. As soon as I was home from school I went across the street and watched the kids until their father came home from work around 9 p.m. I would make dinner, do homework, play games, bathe the kids, brush their teeth and get them into...
Pernilla can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Pernilla is awesome! She treats my 10 month old son as if he were her own when he is in her care! As a new parent it can be nerve wracking to leave your baby with anyone else but she has been so fun, loving and wonderful to my son and I'm so grateful I found her!...

Sierra J.

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Sylvia N.


Granada Hills, CA

$19-27/hr5 yrs exp

Care Giver/Certified Nurse Assistant

Hello there! My name is Sylvia an experienced Care giver/Certified Nurse Assistant and im experienced care elderly provider, Children with Special Needs, Hospice and thise in need of care. Im currently seeking for a family in need of full time, live in, live out for there loved ones. With a nuturing and compassionate approach, I...
Sylvia can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

4.0
"She didn’t stay awake during overnight shift. It was a problem. "

Care member

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Gnagna N.


Los Angeles, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

High Profile Nanny Childcare Is Not Just A Job To Me, It Is A Passion....

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Gnagna is originally from Washington D. C. and has worked for many high-profile families. She has over 11 years of professional nanny experience including live-in and live-out. She has traveled extensively with families all over the world and prides herself on being discrete and confidential. Gnagna also has extensive experience...
Gnagna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Gnagna is amazing in every way! She goes above and beyond, showing how much she cares about the well-being and education of her charges."

Cassie W.

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Luana G.


North Hollywood, CA

$23/hr8 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Luana, a flight attendant and experienced nanny with over 6 years of childcare experience, including working with newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs like Down syndrome. I'm CPR/First Aid certified, have passed extensive FBI background checks, and am drug-free. I speak English and Portuguese, which is...
Luana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Luana is my favorite person! She was my nanny in 2018 and took care of my boys for a year, she took care of my baby who was only 2 months old and my other boy was 2 years old. she took care of them with a lot of love and care. I recommend her for sure."

Amanda L.

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Kristen G.


La Crescenta, CA

$26-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience nannying multiple children, caring for special needs, and animal care. My background is in musical theater so I love being creative with kids and developing their inner artist. I am very active so I enjoy taking kids to the park and enjoying the outdoors. I have a reliable car so I can...
5.0
"Kristen was amazing managing 4 kids and a dog all at once. She kept them engaged with no screens. She also cleaned up before leaving and had the kids help with cleanup! "

Care member

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N'diatte M.


Beverly Hills, CA

$35-40/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic, Neat, And Attentive! I Put Smiles On Faces Safely, Yet Greatly :)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey, future family, my name is N'Diatte and I am a Senegalese-American future alumnus at UCLA. Growing up in a big family has allowed me to learn and adapt to skills that allow me to be an outstanding caregiver to not only my younger siblings but to my baby cousins. For the past few summers, I happily took care of my cousins by...
N'diatte can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Tay was great with kids with would love to work with again."

Dinesh C.

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Maria C.


Montrose, CA

$45-55/hr10 yrs exp

NCS

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Over 20 years of childcare experience. NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST. Over 6 years of teaching experience. CPR/First Aid Certified. Trust line Registered. Advanced Trained and Certified Newborn Care Specialist. Sleep training Parent educator. Registered and Member of The NCSA. BIO: Hi moms and dads,...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Maria is extremely experienced and personable to work with. She is a great listener and will try to help or offer advice in every way possible. As first time parents, we had no clue how to set up good sleeping habits with our baby and spent countless nights...

Joanna L.

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Veronica C.


Burbank, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Credentialed elementary TEACHER EXPERIENCED in actively ENGAGING w/your kid@ yourHOME/HOTEL, reliable, trustworthy, vigilant&passionate about kids&nurturing development! Cared for MULTIPLE SIBLINGS@a time of all ages/milestones/personalities/special needs/day&night routines for BABY-12yo! Available to add a fam to my roster for...
Veronica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Veronica was amazing! The communication prior gave me so much confidence. Especially as someone who was traveling to CA for a wedding and needing a sitter at the hotel. She did such an incredible job, my kids who usually are so anxious having a sitter, loved her...

Linzie V.

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Selina R.


Van Nuys, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, personable, trustworthy. I like working w/kids because I connect with them. I love teaching and being able to work through important milestones. I work with special needs children as a behavioral therapist for a little over 3 years. I have a total of 7 years experience working as a...
Selina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Compassionate, patient, dignified care. Detailed oriented, kind and mindful. I enjoy getting to spend time with my clients, as well as providing healthy meals from all sorts of cuisines. EMT licensed (CA). I'm training to be a firefighter so I'm hulky and strong. Experienced in more advanced medical procedures and care. As well...
Hebe can also help with: Home modification, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, respite care & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Florence B.


Los Angeles, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Chef/ Special Needs Care Giver

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: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Hello my name is Martha for the pass 16 years I've worked with both Elderly care ! Companion Lady with special needs patients ! Also with special need infants . Bathing caring taking to outings , ASR's appointments , shopping , Bingo nights, parks , movies and dates with friends etc...
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Tiana C.


Glendale, CA

$18-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Tiana and I'm 19 years old. I just finished my freshman year of college at UCLA, and am looking for a summer job to help pay for my student loans. I am happy to care for children, people with special needs, and pets. I am responsible, organized, and can have lots of fun. I have experience teaching English and can be a...
Tiana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Gerardo A.


North Hollywood, CA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have about 7 years in working with children, at homes/school base/after school programs. I am currently working as a behavioral therapist as a one on one with children with special needs, supporting and helping them meet their goals at a school base. I looking for a part-time job as a nanny in the afternoons and open to...
Gerardo can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have a few years of consistent experience working with children who have special needs. I am certified (albeit in another state) as an ABA tech and worker that job for over a year. I stopped working there to pursue medical school, where I've already completed my pediatrics rotation. Other than that, I love interacting with...
Tamia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sun Valley, CA

Nadia H.

5.0

Nadia joined my household daily to care for my four-five year old twins. Imperturbable, smart, creative and off beat in the best way, Nadia brought joy AND order to my home.

- Care member

Leslie Y.

5.0

Leslie was such a delight. She worked with our special needs son, getting him ready in the morning for his volunteer day job. She was reliable and trustworthy.

- Patricia M.

Aspen K.

5.0

Aspen is such a gem! She was recommended to me by Care.com and exceeded our hopes and expectations for a nanny. I have 4 children under 8 and she formed a unique bond with each one of my kids. They looked forward to seeing her daily. She took my son to baseball and grocery shopped with my other 3. I...

- Kerry S.

Bri S.

5.0

Bri was extremely amazing and attentive to my daughter! She watched my girl while I were in Chicago and my daughter absolutely loved her. I highly recommend anyone who is considering to hire Bri! Thanks again

- Brianna M.

Jerome S.

5.0

We are so very grateful for Jerome's help. My dad had Parkinson's disease and Jerome took care of him until he passed away. Other than helping my dad with activities of daily living (showering, personal hygiene, changing clothes, etc), Jerome kept my dad safe from any falls. He also took my dad...

- Emily W.

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