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Special needs caregivers in Thousand Palms, CA

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Dania R.


Thousand Palms, CA

$11-25/hr5 yrs exp

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(available for live-in only, I am currently 3 hrs away). Hello, I'm a veterinarian (abroad) so I'm familiar with different kinds of feedings (tubes) and injections (insulin, etc). I am also nursing assistant certified and know CPR, my license expired but could renew if necessary. I'm also pharmacy technician certified so I know...
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Aurora Q.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

All Levels Of Care

5.0

(1)

I have over 40 yrs experience in the medical field .. CNA , HHA, Medical Assistant, CPR, First aid worked in many different fields and levels of care from newborn to elderly from all mental disabilities to all physical disabilities , bed ridden to independent took care of both my parents with Alzheimer's/dementia and heart...
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Flor V.


Indian Wells, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny (Experienced With Special Needs Kids!)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

:D Hello! My name is Flor and I've been babysitting children ages 0-12 for as long as I can remember! I have extensive experience not only in Childcare but also as a Private Tutor. I also absolutely love animals as well so I can guarantee you will not be disappointed in choosing me if your household includes furry babies! I've...
Flor can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Flor was wonderful and provided childcare for our four kiddos ranging in age from 20 months to 6 years, allowing our two families to enjoy a much needed adults-only outing. She was incredibly communicative both in advance of our scheduled sit and during the evening...

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Carena V.


Indio, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver , Medication Technician/CMA, Hospice Care

*Covid vaccinated* I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for...
Carena can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, home modification, respite care, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Carena is very independent responsible employee I have worked with her for 5 years and have shown that she is very reliable comes to work 25-30 minutes before shift starts and as will treats every client respectfully and cares for them As if it's her own family...

Cassandra L.

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Yvette S.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-36/hr20 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been taking care of children for the past 20 years because I'm passionate about helping children grow, learn, and reach their full potential. As a creative and friendly individual, I connect easily with children and create a safe and nurturing environment where they thrive. I keep parents updated on their child's day and am...
Yvette can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Lora N.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Dependable Special Needs Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Lori and I've lived out here in the desert for 15 years and I love it out here. I grew up in Iowa and I'm a HUGE animal lover. I have experience in taking care of children and adults. I have been working with special needs kids starting in grade school and had my first paying job working with special needs kids when I...
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Beatriz A.


Cathedral City, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Honeyb Home Health Aid

I am a healthy, strong and very responsible 50yr old with vast experience in nursing. I have two associates, one in Health Science and I am working on my Bachelor's degree, also working towards becoming an RN. I have worked 11yrs with special needs children, 2yrs in Rehab and Nursing, 3yrs Internal Medicine Office, and the last...
Beatriz can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Beatriz is a complete professional. She looks and acts the role of a professional care giver. She was also knowledgeable on the latest changes in guidelines for palliative care through Medicare. This allowed access to many resources we didn't know we were...

Michael F.

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Carena V.


Indio, CA

$56/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for critical care ,...
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Andrea M.


Cathedral City, CA

$17-40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Sweet

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced, responsible and fun-loving babysitter with over 10 years of experience. Work with children is my passion. I have experience with special needs kids. I love to play/teach them a variety of activities. I'm Comfortable taking care of newborns (age 0-3), infants, and toddlers. I'm graduated with a Pre- K teaching...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"It was a pleasure having Andrea as a part of our family. Very responsible. Trustworthy, Great with my son and overall an amazing person. "

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Raquel J.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-22/hr3 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Raquel. I was a recreation supervisor at a resort for the past two years. My daily duties included organizing activities for kids, ensuring toys and equipment are clean, and keeping the kids safe. In addition, I have been a babysitter for the past three years taking care of children from the ages of 3 months to...
Raquel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Shannon C.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

CNA, HHA, Registered IHSS Provider

I have better than 15 years experience assisting Seniors, Young Adults and Children. My Certifications are CNA, HHA and am an active Provider with IHSS. I care about people greatly and enjoy bringing comfort, safety and hopefully smiles into their day. I love pets, am a Non Smoker. Fluent in English
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Aletha S.


Indian Wells, CA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiving Experience To Client In Wheelchair

My client is also on oxygen, and would be happy to give a reference. I am passionate about helping those with special needs. I am patient, caring, professional, trustworthy, and responsible.
My mother had a severe stroke years ago and outside of the nursing home, I was her primary caregiver. I also have a mentally handicapped brother-in-law and I have been his primary caregiver for many years when he's in town for holidays. I am very comfortable around people with special needs, no matter the age! I am very...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, transportation, meal prep, dementia & more
My name is Hazel and I would love to help. I'm 10+ years experience worked more with cerebral palsy and epilepsy and intellectual delay mobility, etc.,. Reliable and funny.
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Tiffany R.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$23/hr9 yrs exp

Fun, Safe, And Reliable

Hi, my name is Tiffany. I have worked with PSUSD & The Family YMCA of the desert for almost 9 years. I have worked with children ages newborn to 13 as well as children with special needs. I am currently working in a functional life skills class. When working with children I ensure to provide a safe, fun, educational &...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Karla A.


Indio, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Karla and I am from Bermuda Dunes, Ca. I have a strong background in early childhood education in addition to being a mother and most recently, a grandmother. I earned my Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from College of the Desert in 1998. I have held positions as a Head Start and State...
Karla can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, a little about me. I have been in the childcare business since 1995. I have taken "Child Oriented" college classes at OSU Scholars for Excellence in child care, Red lands and the University of Oklahoma. I closed my daycare center in 2017. I was not only the owner but also the Director. My child care center was voted the...
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Kimberly S.


La Quinta, CA

$27-50/hr7 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant

Hello! My name is Kimberly, I am a 28-year-old college student pursuing my Registered Nurse. I received my CNA 7 years ago and 2 years working along with my team of caregivers 24/7. Providing care to pts with Alzheimer's/dementia/Parkinson's bedridden and hospice Pts. As well as special needs children. Here's a list of...
Kimberly can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Kimberly is passionate about setting realistic goals to helping you get through your challenges in a professional way. She is diligent about completing her work schedule, and is quickly apparent she and her team love their work, sometimes unfortunately a rare...

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Berenice G.


Coachella, CA

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Student Teacher, Fun Sitter And Friendly :-)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

As a special needs teacher and childcare provider with a deep passion for nurturing young minds, I bring over seven years of experience and a wealth of skills to the table. My nurturing and patient personality resonates with children, creating a safe and stimulating environment for their growth and development. With a background...
Berenice can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bernice helped out when we were visiting the area for the Coachella Music Festival. She was super flexible with the unpredictable nature of this event. Our 9 year old was initially not too happy to be without mom, but Berenice made him feel comfortable and loved...

Zefea S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Thousand Palms, CA

Flor V.

5.0

I wish I could bring Flor home with us! We are on vacation in Palm Desert and have used Flor for various day and night shifts throughout the week. Flor’s clear and thorough communication prior and during our trip helped our planning go so smoothly. Her attention and care to every detail with all of...

- Hilary B.

Carena V.

5.0

Carena assisted my ailing father with his care. She was kind, patient, warm, and extremely professional. Our family appreciated her support for my father during an extremely difficult time for us. We would HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone.

- Alex C.

Beatriz A.

5.0

Beatriz is a complete professional. She looks and acts the role of a professional care giver. She was also knowledgeable on the latest changes in guidelines for palliative care through Medicare. This allowed access to many resources we didn't know we were entitled to. She was a great help

- Michael F.

Andrea M.

5.0

Andrea is THE best nanny we’ve ever had! I cannot recommend or praise her enough. She absolutely loves what she does and it shows. She watched our 1yr old multiple times a week for a couple months while we were in Palm Springs. She took her swimming, on walks, made delicious meals for her etc. Our...

- Care member

Kimberly S.

5.0

Kimberly is passionate about setting realistic goals to helping you get through your challenges in a professional way. She is diligent about completing her work schedule, and is quickly apparent she and her team love their work, sometimes unfortunately a rare attribute in todays world. Her team are...

- Care member

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