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Special needs caregivers in Venice, CA

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Martine P.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Nurse With Special Education Experience

4.8

(6)

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny/nurse for over 25 years taking care of kids all Ages and also some with Special Needs I am French very detail oriented and do everything for the children including taking care of bath time to cooking their meals and washing their clothes Have any questions please call me. I have included my resume and...
Martine can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Martine has been our nanny for 1.5 years since our daughter was 5 months old. She has been amazing - on time and dedicated! She prepares all of our girl’s meals, washes her clothes, and shows her so much love. Our daughter needs oxygen at night and without...

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Stephanie L.


Santa Monica, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver, Seniors, Flexible Schedule,

Hello Family, My name is Stephanie. I am here to assist you and your Loved one in this time of need. Please email me. I have experience as a Caregiver for over 10 years. I am also a Respite Care provider. I am patient, kind, prompt and reliable as well as spiritual, enthusiastic, gentle and positive. I am a resident in Santa...
5.0
"Stephanie was hired to provide companionship to my husband who suffers from early stage of Alzheimer's disease at the time. She is smart, intelligent, reliable, charming, and a problem solver. She took him to walk on the Santa Monica beach and accompany him to...

Alice P.

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Katie K.


Redondo Beach, CA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny For Special Kids!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids with special needs for 4 years. I most recently worked for a family with a little girl who has a feeding tube and developmental delays. The job was so rewarding and fun. One family I nannied for has a child with Down Syndrome whom I adore. He is so fun and funny and the best kid to play hide and seek...
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Christina C.


Santa Monica, CA

$19-24/hr6 yrs exp

I have always been around friends and family members with disabilities and feel very natural with lending a helping hand. In high school and college I was a part of best buddies and was a part time caretaker in college for a girl with cerebral palsy.
5.0
"Christina was a nanny for my 15 year old daughter with cerebral palsy. They are still close friends and I appreciate everything she did while working for us!"

Jane A.

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Danielle S.


Redondo Beach, CA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Stay-at-home Mom Who Is Now An Empty Nester Would Love To Help You And Your Family Out

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Newborn Specialist with a degree in early child development. I taught newborn care and babysitting courses at Henry Mayo Hospital. I volunteer at Torrance Memorial, use to for Children's hospital as a newborn cuddler, and worked nursery at my church. I have experience with preemies, multiples and special needs,...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Danielle is one of the few friends that was able to soothe my severely disabled daughter when she was very young. We have been friends for 15+ years and she is a reliable and trustworthy person. I would feel comfortable having her care for my daughter who is a...

Kelly H.

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Ariel R.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

Patient, Tender Female Great With People Of Special Needs Of All Ages!

I've worked with Special Needs children through my church who has a group for Special Needs children; and I've also worked with them as a best friend of mine is a caretaker of a fellow with down syndrome and some mental retardation. Through the plethora of memories built with children in these two settings I have come to love as...
5.0
"My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world. She helped him set up appointments, went with him to all doctor's appointments, relaying pertinent info to the family,...

Anthony R.

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Erin B.


Beverly Hills, CA

$35-47/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Nanny With 20+ Years Experience

4.2

(5)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a loving and dedicated Nanny with many years experience caring for children of all ages in a live-in and live-out capacity. Now that I've raised my own 3 children including twins, I'm available once again to provide nurturing and care for your children as well! Some of my favorite things to do are spending time...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Erin was wonderful with our little boy. He was immediately comfortable and calm around her and he’s a handful. 10/10 would book again!"

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Zenilda C.


Beverly Hills, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Peaceful Smile

Hello, my name is Zenilda. I'm a caregiver for over 22 years with experience in elderly care, hospice care and special needs individuals. I speak three languages English, Portuguese, Spanish and currently learning sign language. I'm hardworking, loyal, trustworthy, punctual, honest, respectful person. I have a certificate in...
Zenilda can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"I hired Zee to help me with a family member. She is wonderful, loving and professional woman. She was beyond my expectations and my family loved her care services. Thank you Zee for all your care and love."

Andriele S.

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Angella G.


Redondo Beach, CA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Angella I was born and raised in the South Bay I moved to Arizona in 1996 and moved back a couple years ago. I have been taking care and watching special needs children/adults for over 15 years. I also was a preschool teacher for 20 years. I've done habilitation respite care and assistant living care with young...
5.0
"Angella has a true gift with children. She can handle a roomful of active 2 yr olds or a tween with severe, non-verbal autism and intellectual disabilities. She also has experience with children with behavioral and mood disorders. Your children will love her and...

Nancy B.

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Thayna T.


Culver City, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hello families I'm 31yo and i'm from Brazil my im looking for a new part time family to be a nanny that I can built an good relationship and helping to the kids development, teaching them how to be nice and polite with others, encouraging them to be independent responsible and kind I also love teaching a second language to them...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We met Thayna and immediately felt comfortable having her take care of our 4 month old baby. She was prompt, respectful, welcoming and comes with significant experience. She is friendly, bilingual and made me feel quite confident in the way that she cared for our...

Farnoush G.

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Ana M.


Los Angeles, CA

$35-57/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my name it's Ana and I have more then 10years of experience working with children from the ages of infants to teens.... I am very flexible with hours I'm willing to work part time and full time... I do have also experience working with different cases of needs, including special need children, I am very open to also travel...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ana is amazing! She has helped take care if my little one for a while now. She has helped me with sleep training. My baby doesn't like just anyone, but he loves Ana. I was very particular about the person taking care of my baby because he has a lot of allergies....

Sandra M.

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Taylor M.


Beverly Hills, CA

$50-100/hr10 yrs exp

Allow me to introduce myself. I hail from the scenic town of Pebble Beach, CA, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from Pepperdine University in Malibu in 2018. Following my academic pursuits, I embarked on a professional journey obtaining my Series 7 license and delving into the realm of private wealth management,...
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Andrea W.


Los Angeles, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

ABOVE The Average

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Taking care of your loved one, is my passion. Over 28 plus years in the medical field licensed and many years of hands on experience, treating your loved one with the love, dignity and respect helping krep them as independent as possible. Every day's a different journey and I'm hear to assist every step of the way. I come with...
5.0
"Andrea was a Fantastic care giver to my nephew. She was punctual, caring, hard working, reliable and was a great addition to the house while she was there. I would highly recommend her and would definitely hire her again."

Claudine J.

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Lily Beth L.


Redondo Beach, CA

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Early childhood experience is very important and the right nanny caring for your child plays a critical role in your child's brain development. I provide continuous meticulous care, attention, and stimulation for your child. I'm a B. S. Nursing graduate. I've worked at Lincoln Elementary School taking care of special needs...
Lily Beth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Beth is amazing! She is a true part of our family and our daughter loves her. Always on time, super creative with projects/crafts, and most importantly is attentive. Beth is equal parts great care giver and teacher - our daughter has learned so much from her. She...

Yelena T.

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Tyler R.


Inglewood, CA

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced

My name is Tyler. I am a 36-year-old male nanny or "manny." Over the past 13 years, I have worked for several families as a live-in/live-out manny and house manager. So far my experience has been with school age children 5-21 years old (some with special needs). I am looking for a full time situation or at least 30-40 hours a...
Tyler can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tyler worked for us for a year and more. He has become a part of our family. Tyler took care of our than 6 year old son, now 10 years old. Tyler was and is very dependable, flexible and knowledgeable. He took care of our son by picking him up from school, assisting...

Jermelia H.

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Athena S.


Los Angeles, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to check out my page! Working with children has been my calling. I've worked with children in many different areas including preschool, daycare, after school programs, high school, babysitting, special needs assistance, overnight summer camp and tutoring. You can expect me to be punctual,...
Athena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Athena is a pretty good sitter. I hired her to look after my two 4 month old twins. She provides updates and follows instructions effectively. I liked the service that she provided and decided to use her for a 2nd time. However, she canceled about 8 hours prior to...

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Jacqueline A.


Santa Monica, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

High Profile Live-In Nanny & House Manager

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jacqueline. I am an experienced caregiver and recent college graduate. For the last 9 years I have worked as a nanny, house keeper, organizer, personal stylist, home and event decorator, personal chef and grocery shopper, and yoga specialist. I love to bring my well rounded lifestyle into your home and make...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is absolutely amazing! She is always on time and responds quickly to messages. She is a hard worker and very efficient with helping us. Our daughter loved having her over. She is wonderful with kids and we will continue to use her for babysitting. We found a...

Lisa F.

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Desiree M.


Santa Monica, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Desiree M- Santa Monica, CA Hello! My name is Desiree' and I have 16 years of experience working with early childhood, middle childhood and adolescence! I also have 4+ years experience working with special needs children, and implemented behavioral modification. I myself am a mother so I know firsthand what parents are seeking;...
Desiree can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Very grateful to have found Desiree. I have a twelve month old baby girl and two year old boy who have only been with mom, and have a difficult time with a sitter when I'm away. Desiree understood this beautifully and volunteered a video chat with them the day...

Leah G.

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Ally W.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have almost 4 years experience working with kids with special needs, from working with one family for 2 years, short term side jobs with multiple families, volunteering with the Son Rise Program, and working in my old high school special education classroom! I'm current a UCSB student studying data science and mathematics...
3.0
"Ally is a friendly and energetic young adult who provided short-term care for my child. Unfortunately, she did not fulfill her obligations with us and stopped showing up for her shift."

Mechiel T.

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Evangelina F.


Santa Monica, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a loving, caring, and experienced mother with over 19 years of childcare experience with children of all age ranges, from infants to teenagers. This knowledge comes from my time both as a daycare worker as well as raising my two daughters. I have experience and coursework in early childhood development and children with...
Evangelina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Evangelina is very knowledgeable in the field of child development and is very patient with kids."

Ariana P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Venice, CA

Martine P.

5.0

Martine has been our nanny for 1.5 years since our daughter was 5 months old. She has been amazing - on time and dedicated! She prepares all of our girl’s meals, washes her clothes, and shows her so much love. Our daughter needs oxygen at night and without hesitation Christine rose to the occasion...

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Stephanie L.

5.0

Stephanie was hired to provide companionship to my husband who suffers from early stage of Alzheimer's disease at the time. She is smart, intelligent, reliable, charming, and a problem solver. She took him to walk on the Santa Monica beach and accompany him to spend 1/2 day at the Adult Daycare...

- Alice P.

Christina C.

5.0

Christina was a nanny for my 15 year old daughter with cerebral palsy. They are still close friends and I appreciate everything she did while working for us!

- Jane A.

Danielle S.

5.0

Danielle is one of the few friends that was able to soothe my severely disabled daughter when she was very young. We have been friends for 15+ years and she is a reliable and trustworthy person. I would feel comfortable having her care for my daughter who is a teenager now, and is wheelchair...

- Kelly H.

Ariel R.

5.0

My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world. She helped him set up appointments, went with him to all doctor's appointments, relaying pertinent info to the family, advocated for him to get the maximum...

- Anthony R.

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