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Special needs caregivers in Sunland, CA

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Colette M.


Sunland, CA

$30/hr2 yrs exp

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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
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Alexander L.


Sunland, CA

$15-50/hr8 yrs exp

Just moved back home to LA after finishing my B. S. degree. I decided to take a couple semesters off before starting med school. Since 13 y/o I have babysat kids from ages 0 to 18 (some were special needs) and I plan on specializing in pediatric emergency medicine. References available by request.
Alexander can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ashley A.


Glendale, CA

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Ashley was super professional and on time. I felt so comfortable with her watching my 3 year old who has autism. She was so sweet and patient with him and has worked with other kids on the spectrum which made me feel safe and relieved. Would definitely rehire in a...

Elvia V.

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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: Live-in home care, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jerome took AMAZING care of my elderly father from the ages of 89-92. Jerome was always cheerful, kind, extremely dependable, and very skilled in dealing with my dad who had mild dementia and later suffered a stroke. Jerome took my father out to lunch and to the...

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Sonia S.


Sylmar, CA

$30/hr10 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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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June T.


Burbank, CA

$25/hr7 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, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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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Rich A.


Valley Village, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider | Communication Aide | Personal Mentor | Behavior Assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rich & I would love to help your life become a little easier! I have 10+ years of experience assisting children & young adults as a Private Mentor Coach (sharing special personalized programs uniquely created for each individual's specific needs, challenges & goals to further achieve), Respite care, Behavioral...
5.0
"Rich was wonderful with my teen with special needs. He is very skilled and knowledgeable about dealing with kids with all kinds of issues. I highly recommend Rich !!"

Rianna Z.

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Joan G.


Valley Village, CA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 years' experience as a Behavioral Therapist for kids with autism and shadowed a little boy school throughout his education which I enjoyed very much and found very rewarding. I still keep in touch with the family. I pride myself on being very patient, trustworthy, dependable, loving, fun, creative, down to earth and...
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Keila B.


Van Nuys, CA

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Keila was very patient with my kids . They loved how friendly and nice she was."

Sandy M.

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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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Abigail R.


Burbank, CA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic And Attentive Sitter, Always Finding Ways To Help

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I just finished my degree as a student athlete at SBCC. I love sports and am extremely optimistic and personable. I have been a nanny/family assistant for 6 years and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have also have 2 years of experience as a personal assistant and enjoy doing anything that...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Abbie is a doll! My 7 year old twin boys loved her and looked forward to her watching them. After her first time sitting, they immediately asked for her again when she left. My 14 year old daughter tagged along a few times and gave a raving review too! Abbie was...

Kelley M.

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Flavia N.


North Hills, CA

$25-28/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as caring, loving , Ambitious, Honest and Goal oriented I like caring for people with special needs because I love making a difference in peoples lives and making people feel they are loved, I'm looking for a job that Will help me grow and challenge my self, help me achieve my goals and better my...
Flavia can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, companionship, dementia & more
5.0
"You exceeded my expectations… I am very thankful."

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Lizeth R.


Glendale, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Realiable, Caring Person

I have 18 years of experience. I can help with caregiving and companionship. I started working as a caregiver with special needs adults since I was 21 years old since then I've been doing different cases. I also have worked for Easterseals in past and I enjoyed doing it. I'am a responsible, loving, caring and kind person. I will...
Lizeth can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My mom just passed away, and Lizeth was with her for the last year. My mom needed care 24/7, and Lizeth really put her all into caring for her. She was absolutely wonderful. She managed medications, dementia, agitation, diaper changing, transfers with the Hoyer...

Jennifer S.

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Pamela J.


Glendale, CA

$30-45/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 8 years working with children and elderly with special needs . I have worked side sided side with adults and children to endure each individual gets their needs met.
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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Lucinda H.


North Hollywood, CA

$18-30/hr10 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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Jerome S.


Glendale, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Full Time Care giving Live-In/Live Out What Ever Is Possible

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 takes care of my developmentally disabled brother 3-5 times a month as needed. He is great and my brother loves him. Jerome is very patient, kind, compassionate and a happy person. You will not regret hiring him. The moment you meet him you know your loved...

Rona S.

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Martha Isabel M.


Glendale, CA

$15-40/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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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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Alejandra R.


North Hollywood, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full Time Nanny Looking To Care For 1-2 Children

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a highly experienced, loving and caring nanny who has worked with a range of children (different ages / needs etc); illustrative experiences include: - Full time nanny for an infant, who required physical therapy - Full time caregiver at 2 day cares (cared for special needs children as well) - Part time nanny for twins and...
Alejandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alex is A very nice and friendly person and know how to deal with children I have a two years old and a 10 month old and they love her!! she is giving a peace of mind when my children are with her. I highly recommend her !!! "

Hadar P.

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Nidia S.


La Crescenta, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I have been nanny/babysitting for close to 10 years. I have much experience with children of all ages. I was also a caregiver for special needs for about 3 years. I am both CPR and First Aid Certified. I am a responsible, caring, trust worthy person and very nurturing and motherly by nature. I am energetic, creative, and love to...
Nidia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Like friend 's so kind person always smiling and giving the best for all other, working l know her for longer l just can say .. honest & smart always given the best."

Victor S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sunland, CA

Ashley A.

5.0

Ashley was super professional and on time. I felt so comfortable with her watching my 3 year old who has autism. She was so sweet and patient with him and has worked with other kids on the spectrum which made me feel safe and relieved. Would definitely rehire in a heartbeat!

- Elvia V.

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.

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.

June T.

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.

Rich A.

5.0

Rich was wonderful with my teen with special needs. He is very skilled and knowledgeable about dealing with kids with all kinds of issues. I highly recommend Rich !!

- Rianna Z.

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