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Special needs caregivers in Sunland, CA

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Kristen G.


La Crescenta, CA

$26-30/hr10 yrs exp

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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! "

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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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Maria was our daughter's night nanny for one month (baby was 2 months old). We love her. She exudes warmth and confidence and clearly loves all the babies she works with. She was punctual, reliable, and encouraging, making sure we got the rest we needed while she...

Lydia S.

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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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Miriam T.


North Hills, CA

$42/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

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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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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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Valerie R.


Los Angeles, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

A Caregiver Who Is Good With Infants And Toddlers

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children primarily as a social worker for 14 years, in schools, in a hospital, in an academic summer program & camp I have also provided consultation to a child development center for children 2-5. From June to December 2014, I assisted in providing care for an infant in foster care. He was 9 months old when...
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"My Husband and I have have inconsistent schedules as we both work in the service industry and Valerie is always eager and ready to watch our baby whenever she can. We instantly loved her as she showed tender loving care for him as soon as she walked in the door....

Meghan S.

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Sahar S.


North Hollywood, CA

$17-30/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny AvailableLA, Flexible

Hired by 91 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
"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.

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Martha Isabel M.


Glendale, CA

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full, Part Time Or Live In Senior Caregiver

I have over 20 years of experience taking care of elderly people with different types of disabilities. I am CPR certified and have experience providing prescription medications, doing physical therapy, cooking and feeding meals, driving to doctors appointments, among other tasks. I understand what it takes to assist a person...
Martha Isabel can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, live-in home care, home modification
5.0
"Martha is a kind and wonderful person, very conscientious. My kids loved her. She worked for us for years. She played with them and engaged them and got them to laugh. She is also very tidy and efficient around the house. Very punctual, has own transportation, I...

Denise D.

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Jessie V.


Panorama City, CA

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nurse Aide/Personal Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have dedicated over 15 years to caregiving, a role I deeply value for allowing me to care for, support, and understand my clients' needs. I excel at recognizing their emotional states and providing a range of services, including personal care, companionship, engaging in mentally stimulating board games, assisting with feeding...
Jessie can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Jessie was prompt and professional but also friendly and caring. He paid attention to detail and was great at communicating. My dad was not always easy to work with but Jessie found a way to meet his needs and maintain a peaceful connection with him."

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Vanessa P.


San Fernando, CA

$23-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Vanessa and I am 27 years old! I have been babysitting since a young age. I have experience with ages up to 15 years old. I also have on-going experience with special needs children. I have access to my own car and insurance. I'm bilingual in Spanish/ English. I can help with overnight, date night and travel!...
Vanessa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Vanessa was reliable and always available great with my son and dog."

Kimberly M.

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Mary Rose B.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-25/hr10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Mary Rose is so wonderful! We are so thankful we found her. She's entirely trustworthy and really loves kids. We only wish she were around during the school year so we could use her more often. :)"

Courtney C.

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April C.


Van Nuys, CA

$25-50/hr10 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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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, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Luana was our nanny live-in for about 1 year, she took care of my little boy which has down syndrome, when she first started he couldn't talk or walk but with her magic by the time she left us he was able to speak some words and walk at least 10 steps.. for him it...

Julie S.

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Victoria G.


Sylmar, CA

$15-20/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,...
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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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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sunland, CA

Kristen G.

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

Maria C.

5.0

My husband and I hired Maria as a night nanny when my son was around 3 weeks old. Having help a couple nights a week saved us during those first couple months of parenthood. Maria also had lots of tips for new parents and I'm certain her advice helped us develop good sleeping habits for our soon...

- Lauren C.

Pernilla H.

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! Even the times I've needed to find a...

- Sierra J.

Veronica C.

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 and cried when we left because they...

- Linzie V.

Valerie R.

5.0

My Husband and I have have inconsistent schedules as we both work in the service industry and Valerie is always eager and ready to watch our baby whenever she can. We instantly loved her as she showed tender loving care for him as soon as she walked in the door. She follows our instructions and...

- Meghan S.

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