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Special needs caregivers in Waimanalo, HI

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Denise P.


Waimanalo, HI

$35/hr4 yrs exp

Empathetic Elderly Friend

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With over 10 years of experience caring for individuals with dementia and special needs, I have had the privilege of supporting three close family members and friends through their journeys. My approach is rooted in compassion, patience, and understanding, ensuring that your loved one feels safe, respected, and valued. I...
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Mahina S.


Waimanalo, HI

$22/hr10 yrs exp

I Simply Love Children And Helping People.

Hi my name is Mahina I am a 23-year-old mom to a 10-month-old baby girl. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am nurturing, responsible, thoughtful, outgoing, and compassionate. Growing up I was always the kid to watch any and everyone's kids at parties, home or events. Since I was 10 I have helped...
Mahina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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William H.


Kailua, HI

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Senior Care, Special Needs, Errands, And Odd Jobs Provider

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

O'ahu transplant with a soft spot for tradition, animals, the ocean, and exploring Japan. Dedicated to putting kupuna and their needs first. -References and a safe driving record -Six years career experience on O'ahu -Interacts well with children, dementia patients, and pets -Honest and dedicated to providing excellent...
William can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Will took care of my parents until they both passed. He did an excellent job caring for them. He is very respectful, attentive, compassionate, and flexible. He was especially patient with my mom who had dementia. He is detail oriented and went out of his way to...

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Chanel E.


Honolulu, HI

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Well Rounded Individual, Great With Special Needs, Senior Care, And Pets

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an adventurous 30-year-old. I hold a BS in Elementary Ed/Special Ed. and a MA in TESOL. I have international teaching, senior care, and pet sitting experience. I'm very well-rounded and hoping to help your family in any way I can. Reach out and let's chat!
Chanel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Chanel is a very pleasant young lady and I am looking forward to her caring for my girls. She is very reasonable and puts in the effort to make herself available for the job. i have interviewed her and she will begin caring for my two girls starting this week."

Tawanda W.

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Leilani P.


Honolulu, HI

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Seasoned Nanny

Hi there! I'm Leilani :) I have about 13 years of nannying experience with newborn- preschool age as well as special needs kids. I take joy in creating a space for families to feel loved, supported and honored. While working with many families through out the years I've learned that routine, fun and patience are imperative for...
Leilani can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Leilani was a dream nanny for our family! She worked for us for 4.5 years with our 2 young kids. She treated our kids like they were her own, they were safe, loved, and very happy. She created a fun home environment for them while also having good structure and...

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Amie N.


Honolulu, HI

$17-35/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician (ABA Certified) Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

A creative, playful, and empathetic student who wants to help your family flourish! I'm Amie (or Amelia), a full time student studying Studio Arts at UH Manoa. I love playing games, exploring nature, and making the best out of each day. I worked with children that have special needs for 6 years, was a substitute teacher in...
Amie can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"I was very sad to learn that Amie would be leaving us. She has been wonderful to my children. Unfortunately, she is moving too far away, and can no longer watch my kids. She is fantastic at doing all kinds of activities with the kids. My kids just love her, and we...

Rachel D.

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Shaley K.


Honolulu, HI

$14-20/hr8 yrs exp

Aunty Shaley

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Shaley, I am active duty in the US Coast Guard and a college student studying neuroscience and physiology. I have experience working with kids for over 7 years in the roles of swim instructor, summer camp counselor, babysitter, community involvement mentor, caregiver. With my calm-natured, loving, and patient heart, I...
Shaley can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"First timer getting a babysitter for our family vacation on another state can be nerve wracking. Shaley from the beginning made me feel at ease, the first time we met her in person I knew right away she was going to be amazing. She overlooked over my 5 kids,...

Olga M.

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Tyasia W.


Honolulu, HI

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced, Positive & Friendly Nanny

Hi there! I'm Anastasia or Tyasia, an experienced nanny with over 6 years of experience, including working with high-profile families. I love what I do and take pride in providing exceptional care to little ones. With a background as a long-haul international flight attendant. I have for 6+ years of valuable experience in child...
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Emily W.


Honolulu, HI

$12-15/hr9 yrs exp

Your Child's New Best Friend (;

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! :D My name is Emily! I have been babysitting, nannying and working with children with special needs for nine years now and have absolutely adored every second of it! I completed extensive state training and testing and am currently a registered RBT or Behavioral Technician and worked with kids with autism at ABS Kids. This...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mary W.


Honolulu, HI

$14-15/hr4 yrs exp

Love Working With Everyone With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Assist, inclusion, observe with fresh eyes, one on one, work on daily attainment of daily life goals and skills, provide companionship, meal prep, inclusion with all daily routines and activities, careful, patient, attentive, respectful, outgoing, easy going, teach with music, fun, laughter, and dancing. Able to keep anecdotal...
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Hannah H.


Kailua, HI

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny And Tutor

Hello! My name is Hannah. I am an elementary education major. I have been working as a nanny for three young children (ages 1. 5 and younger). As a behavioral instructor using applied behavioral analysis, I have also worked with varying ages of children who have autism. My goal is helping your student reach their educational...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hannah helped me immensely with my 8 year old daughter and 6 year old son! My daughter struggles with grammar and reading in general. Hannah was so kind, patient, and helpful with her. She truly does what motivates and works for each individual child rather than...

Brittanie E.

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Ayah S.


Honolulu, HI

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of experience working with children with behavioral issues, as well as kids that have ADHD and autism. I'm looking to broaden my experience as well as learn new techniques to deal with special needs care. Let's talk!
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Isabel A.


Honolulu, HI

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Isabel, a college student originally from Hawaii, with a wealth of experience in caring for children of all ages, including infants. My genuine passion lies in supporting their growth and happiness, which I find incredibly rewarding. My primary goal is to bring joy to both children and their parents by providing...
Isabel can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Isabel was our infant son’s first Nanny. As first time parents, it was a delight to see Isabel bond well with him. He used to welcome her with a wide glee on his face each morning. Isabel helped him feed, take him out for walks ( his favorite activity ), read and...

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Dana J.


Honolulu, HI

$25/hr4 yrs exp

I am an occupational therapist and completed my doctorate and research here in Hawai'i. I have been a babysitter and nanny for the past 8 years. I have experience with individuals from ages 10 months to 33 years old. I was a part-time caregiver for an adult with intellectual developmental disability (IDD). I understand how to...
5.0
"Dana is very professional. She genuinely wants to help. Has a heart of gold. My son loves her."

Karen F.

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Maddie M.


Honolulu, HI

$14-20/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since I was young, I have always had a passion for working with children with special needs. I have been a volunteer swim coach in , LA for a special needs team for over 6 years. I am also a counselor at Camp which is a week long camp where volunteers get paired to be a caregiver for someone with special needs. I have worked...
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Kaileah G.


Honolulu, HI

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

A Bit About Me Aloha! I specialize in travel nannying, household management, and special needs care. With years of experience caring for children from newborns to teenagers, long-term private in-home nannying, resort babysitting, to after-school tutoring, my experiences have shaped me into a well-rounded caregiver who can...
Kaileah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kaileah and another nanny helped care for 4 young children between two families. She was comfortable, energetic and caring and the kids loved her. "

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Nora M.


Honolulu, HI

$28-30/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Nora, or as my kids call me "Auntie Nono" I have experience caring for kids ranging from 2 weeks old to adults with special needs and everything in between! I have worked in childcare for the past 9 years finding clients on my own and working through agencies. I love what I do and many of the families I work for...
Nora can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Nora has been great with my kids! They love her and she is very energetic and always doing fun and creative things with them. She is very patient and they are excited to see her and spend time with her. She also genuinely enjoys the time she spends with them and...

Christina C.

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Margaret T.


Honolulu, HI

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

CPR/FIRST AID certified. In the past 10 years I have held positions as a date night babysitter, a live-in nanny, Private Care Taker and a Respite Care Provider for Easter Seals. This includes experience working with twins, toddlers, potty training, tutoring, behavior management, traveling with families, teaching basic things...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Margaret was very professional and used a combination of her experience and my preferences to care for my infant. She also helped me keep track of the baby's eating, sleeping, and playing cycles to help me get him on a schedule. She additionally stepped up to help...

Meredith P.

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Mckenna W.


Honolulu, HI

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter/nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Seasoned child care provider with experience in daily as well as overnight care. Skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while prioritizing children's safety and well-being. Experience with ages from 6 months to middle school as well as special needs children.
Mckenna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Courtney F.


Honolulu, HI

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Certified Respite Caregiver

I care for loved ones as if they were my own! I gained experience through Cambrian Home-care in California where I was certified as a Respite Caregiver to elderly and ones with special needs. I can assist with light household chores, hygiene, meal preparation, and socializing.
Courtney can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Waimanalo, HI

William H.

5.0

Finding the right person to take care of your loved one is a difficult process. We hit the jackpot with Will who took care of my mother for 5 years until she passed away. During that time he made sure she had a healthy and contented life. He understood her needs and concerns to ensure her well...

- Jerry M.

Chanel E.

5.0

Chanel is a very pleasant young lady and I am looking forward to her caring for my girls. She is very reasonable and puts in the effort to make herself available for the job. i have interviewed her and she will begin caring for my two girls starting this week.

- Tawanda W.

Leilani P.

5.0

Leilani was a dream nanny for our family! She worked for us for 4.5 years with our 2 young kids. She treated our kids like they were her own, they were safe, loved, and very happy. She created a fun home environment for them while also having good structure and schedule. They danced, baked, played,...

- Care member

Amie N.

5.0

I was very sad to learn that Amie would be leaving us. She has been wonderful to my children. Unfortunately, she is moving too far away, and can no longer watch my kids. She is fantastic at doing all kinds of activities with the kids. My kids just love her, and we do as well! She will be greatly...

- Rachel D.

Shaley K.

5.0

First timer getting a babysitter for our family vacation on another state can be nerve wracking. Shaley from the beginning made me feel at ease, the first time we met her in person I knew right away she was going to be amazing. She overlooked over my 5 kids, ranging from 2-12 years of age. She gave...

- Olga M.

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