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April C.


Van Nuys, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Have 10 Years Of Experience

5.0

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Victoria G.


Sylmar, CA

$18-20/hr5 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,...
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"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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Clint G.


North Hollywood, CA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Manage Client Schedule And Appointments. Encourage Light Physical Activity.

Cancer patient, dementia and elders. Manage schedule and doctors appointments. Assist patient with daily needs and special needs
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Jordan P.


Los Angeles, CA

$18-23/hr7 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

I have 7 years of experience. I spend the school year working in classrooms as an aid for special needs children. I have spent years as a nanny for special needs and non-special needs children. I can help with tutoring, light housekeeping and swimming instruction.
Jordan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Bella A.


North Hills, CA

$22-23/hr2 yrs exp

Dedicated caregiver with over 2 years of experience, providing compassionate support to children with or without special needs. Committed to enhancing quality of life through personalized care and fostering a positive environment.
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Norma D.


Sylmar, CA

$19-25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Kind And Experienced Childcare Paraprofessional

Hello! My name is Norma. I have 6 years of experience child care experience. I have cared and taught children on school setting as well as out. I love working with kids and have great references and recommendations. I have my CPR and first aid certificate and I have experience with special needs children. Please don't hesitate...
Norma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jennifer C.


Sherman Oaks, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Child Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a free lance nanny looking for a new family to work with! The reason for a change is that my current kiddo is growing up and going to daycare! I have experience with newborns, multiple kiddos and special needs! I look forward to getting stared!
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I love working with children because as much as I think I can help them, I think they can also help me. There's a wonder and curiosity that children have about the world that all of us as adults spend our entire lives trying to get back. And I think by surrounding ourselves with children, we get a little bit of it back through...
Ritwik can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

I am a reserved yet outgoing person. Energetic, responsible, and stern when I have to be. I have my own car and I have training in CPR and first aid. I also have experience in LVN nursing and caring for children with special needs.
Teaunna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Isabella O.


Sherman Oaks, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual UCLA Grad Babysitter

Hello! My name is Isabella. I'm living in Los Angeles and working as a Startup Tech Consultant in Healthcare. I love working with children and currently volunteer in North Hollywood to teach cooking to children with special needs. I'm looking to supplement my income with part time babysitting. I have been babysitting since I...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello, My name is Sara and I am a licensed speech language pathologist. While schools are no longer in session for summer, I am looking for summer work. I would love to meet as I believe I would be a great fit. I've worked with children with a range of diagnosis including children with autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome....
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Stephanie S.


North Hills, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Professional Available

I am an experienced babysitter, part time nanny, teacher, tutor and mother. I have ample experience with children and adults with special needs and seniors with dementia. I would love to help you get a break knowing your loved ones are in good hands. I am patient, flexible, creative, and kind. I love to help kids learn either...
Stephanie can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, respite care, dementia
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Olivia L.


North Hollywood, CA

$18-20/hr

Special Needs Available

I have experience working with premature child of 1 and 7 years of age. I assisted with medication reminders. Followed therapist orders to maintain motor skills. I recently passed the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program from the State of California. I passed the skills and written examination for the Certified Nurse Assistant...
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Kristen F.


Glendale, CA

$30-35/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny With A Background In Behavior Intervention

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristen and I have been working with kids for over 8 years now. I absolutely love and adore kiddos! I have a great gift for helping to make children feel seen, heard and loved. I started off babysitting at the young age of 10 back in Minnesota where I grew up and slowly became the neighborhood babysitter. Since...
Kristen can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Laura R.


Van Nuys, CA

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Elementary Substitute Teacher

I have been a substitute teacher with Los Angeles Unified School District for 30 years. Teaching grades Pre-k -5. Specializing in special needs. Prior to that, I was a nurses aide at a retirement home. I can help with errands, meal time, light house work, transportation, homework. I am very reliable, responsible and caring.
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Greg D.


North Hollywood, CA

$30-50/hr1 yrs exp

Positive Support Tech!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Greg, I was a home care provider for five years, full time, for my wife Chelsea. My wife had an extremely unique condition(s), she had advanced Neuropathy that caused her fingers, elbows, knees, toes and hip joints to erode away, become dislocated and locked in position. My wife was NOT paralyzed so she was...
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Haydee M.


Burbank, CA

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Clinical Medical Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Seeking a Caregiver position when I can apply my ability to provide clinical support to families and to perform patient care and duties necessary to deliver quality and services.
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Ashley G.


Sun Valley, CA

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny Available

Hello, my name is Ashley and I have been caring for children for about 9 years now. I love caring for children as they are so eager to explore and learn the ropes of life. I'm very patient, and caring. Love to go to the park and walks. Arts and crafts is also another thing I enjoy doing. I have extensive experience with special...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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