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Manna V.


Wrightwood, CA

$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

4 years nannying experience. Worked as an after-school program leader (3 years); supervised 20-25 kiddos. 4 years providing respite care for kiddos with special needs. One year working as a 1-1 classroom aid in the SPED department Santa Maria. Worked one year as an infant/toddler teacher for KinderCare. Four years working as a...
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Diane O.


Wrightwood, CA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Not Your Average Grandma

Hello! I'm a reliable, mature, healthy, fit, gentle, and patient caregiver, with extensive experience in caregiving for all ages, including special needs care. I have a deep understanding of nutrition and food prep and can prepare healthy meals and snacks, as well as take care of light housekeeping and other home tasks....
Diane can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hello, My name is Eiki. I am 27 years old, born and raises in the South Pacific. I just recently move here from Colorado. My husband is going to school at MSU and I am looking for a part- time job. I have been working as caregiver for three families in Colorado. I am a very compassionate caregiver with over two years of...
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Sara S.


Phelan, CA

$25-29/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Professional

I want to successfully expand and adapt to each environment and task that is encountered or required. With my work ethic, this will give me the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to be an asset. I started caregiving when someone I was close with was in an MV accident. I have worked with the elderly, special needs, adults and...
Sara can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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Nicholas S.


Phelan, CA

$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have serval years experience working with special needs and behavioral intervention working in home, school, or professional office settings. I have previously worked as a 1:1 Aid, ABA behavioral health technician, as well as a behavioral aid in home running ABA programs under the direct supervision of a BCBA.
Nicholas can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sara S.


Phelan, CA

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Fun And Responsible

I have 20+ years of experience in child care. I have volunteered for non profits and have work experience working with children. I have work experience with in home respite care. One of my favorite things I have done as well is taken care is children and adults with medical special needs. I find great joy in growing...
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Kimberlee S.


Phelan, CA

$19-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Extremely Caring & Experienced With ADD, Bi-polar, RAD & Autistic Kids!

I am extremely passionate about kids and love making a difference in their lives! I am a mom myself and quite proud of how my own son has turned out. In addition, to my over 20 years of experience in general childcare(newborns to teens); I have over 5 years experience caring for children with special needs. Always wanting to...
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Kimberlee S.


Phelan, CA

$22/hr • 9 yrs exp

Trustworthy, Kind And Experienced!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Fun loving, reliable and responsible! Youthful & energetic with years of experience as a mom myself! I enjoy creative play with children and self-esteem building activities for them. I humbly understand and respect various life styles and parenting choices. I have loads of experience with newborns through the teens. And I have...
Kimberlee can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Koko C.


Claremont, CA

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

4.5

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 26 years old, big sister to 4 girls. I have worked as a nanny for 5 years and have helped many families. I have experience caring for infants through teenagers. I worked for Palm Springs Unified School District as a teacher's health aid I mostly worked with special needs children preschool and up! I am CPR and first aid...
Koko can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

4.0
"To my surprise, she showed up with her mom--for security reasons. I didn't appreciate the surprise or the implications, but, the kids seemed to really like her. She has a nice personality. She played games and prepared meals. She seems flexible. It was a 4-1/2 hr....

Michael P.

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Neena D.


Claremont, CA

$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Responsible Part-Time Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a responsible and energetic nanny/healer who would love to work with you and your children! Child care has always been a passion of mine. I specialize in overnight care, date nights, with experience with special needs. I am equipped to offer the best care. Not only would I care for your child, I would work with your child...
Neena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Neena is the most responsible person I have ever known. Her patience exceeds anyone expectations. She is excellent and communicating any issues and always strives to maintain a healthy relationship with both the child and parent. I am forever grateful with...

Katy K.

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Leanna C.


Victorville, CA

$17-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Wanna Do Something I Love

Hi my name is Leanna and it's a passion of mine still work with special-needs individuals I work in a special needs Day Care before and I loved it I had five individuals that I took care of on a daily basis we made positive changes and I worked with the behaviors well one positive change that I can say is that one of my highly...
5.0
"Leanna is very compassionate, capable and caring. She has an outgoing personality that puts patients at ease."

Kimberly J.

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Diane K.


Fontana, CA

$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

20 Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Rehabilitation and physical therapy, hospice, long and short term home care. Post op care. Meal planning and special needs diet. Certified post stroke care. Experience with ALS
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Vanessa R.


Rialto, CA

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Associates In Psychology & Sociology ( Bachelors Almost Finish) End Of 2023

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Director for RCFE - 2024 Rancho Cucamonga ONSITE RBT FOR CHINO HIGHSCHOOL | 08/2023 Spindle - Chino, CA REGISTERED BEHAVIOR THERAPIST | 11/2021 to 07/2023 Behavioral Health Works, Inc - Fontana, CA PRESCHOOL SCHOOL TEACHER | 12/2019 to 10/2021 BACKGROUND . Special needs siblings ( I have 3), I've had the privilege's of...
5.0
"Ms. R. has come from a long line of educators, where her parents were caregivers her mom a respiratory therapist and dad a psychologist specializing in special needs children, it's in her blood. She attends college, hard worker and takes care of people with the...

Edward T.

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Victoria K.


Upland, CA

$25-28/hr • 9 yrs exp

Part-Time: Special Needs Care Provider Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 9 years I have cared for children, adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder in a variety of settings . I am a registered behavior technician who practices ABA treatment with multiple disabilities and behavioral disorders . I enjoy working with individuals and helping improve there quality of life through...
5.0
"My family and I are very happy with Victoria. She was really helpful with my 14 year old son with autism. She went above and beyond her expected hourly duties with my son when she took care of him last weekend. We're hoping she would be available again when we...

Michelle H.

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Madeline M.


Upland, CA

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time/Full-time Caregiver

I currently work at Canyon State Academy in Queen Creek, Arizona. It is a group home for at-risk children ages 4-19. I am also a special needs paraeducator substitute for the Higley Unified School District. I a former preschool teacher for the Building Blocks program within the City of Chandler. I am currently CPR/AED/1st Aid/...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Madeline is wonderful with children. She affirms who they are and brings out the best in them as individuals. She is trustworthy, responsible creative, and her focus is on the kids. She takes initiative while taking direction well. I highly recommend Madeline...

Lindsay H.

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Autumn N.


Rancho Cucamonga, CA

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Autumn Dayz

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience with children and infants . I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I Love interacting with kids. I am very responsible, hardworking, and attentive. I Have received my Covid Vaccines and I am fully vaccinated. I also received my flu shot. I am trained in C. P. R and First Aid. Experience...
Autumn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We loved Autumn! Autumn was very good with our three children and a great asset to our family during a very stressful time. She is a natural with kids and they loved her. She was always willing to help out with extras around the house too. Autumn is dependable and...

Tara H.

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Autumn N.


Rancho Cucamonga, CA

$20/hr

Compassionate Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I have personal experience by having a 7-year-old brother who is on the spectrum as well who has sensory processing disorder. I've participated in aba therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy. I'm very attentive and can recognize non verbal cues.
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Terrica F.


Ontario, CA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Looking For Work

I love being around special needs people. they are the kindest people you have ever met. I have worked around eldery and teens. I love that I am always learning new task with my job and will continue to learn new things. in the future I do hope to be a nurse.
5.0
"We all love Terrica so much. She has been great with both my kids and so attentive to their needs. My kids love it when we tell them they get to spend some time with Ms. Terrica. Our work schedules at home have changed a few times affecting our babysitting needs...

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Gloria A.


Rancho Cucamonga, CA

$24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter for Typical and Special Needs Kids

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I've been working with typical and special needs kids for the past 21 years. I'm very passionate about what I do. I was a live-in nanny while getting my degree in Early Childhood Development. I lived for two years with a beautiful family with two autistic kids. I did my internship working in two different daycare centers, where...
Gloria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gloria was an absolute delight to be around. She is professional, punctual and very mature in the way she handles things. Her energy level is high and contagious. She is always in a great mood and works hard to cater to the child's needs. She takes feedback well...

Preeti C.

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Shawnette C.


Hesperia, CA

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Love Them Spoil Them And Keep Them Safe.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for 10+ years. I am CPR & First Aid certified, ABA and early intervention specialist. I've work with kids ranging ages from 0-18 years old. I understand the importance of trusting another in the care of your child/children. My passion is watching the children thrive and feel comfortable enough with me...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wrightwood, CA

Koko C.

4.0

To my surprise, she showed up with her mom--for security reasons. I didn't appreciate the surprise or the implications, but, the kids seemed to really like her. She has a nice personality. She played games and prepared meals. She seems flexible. It was a 4-1/2 hr. gig.

- Michael P.

Neena D.

5.0

Neena is the most responsible person I have ever known. Her patience exceeds anyone expectations. She is excellent and communicating any issues and always strives to maintain a healthy relationship with both the child and parent. I am forever grateful with Neena as she injected my son with an...

- Katy K.

Leanna C.

5.0

Leanna is very compassionate, capable and caring. She has an outgoing personality that puts patients at ease.

- Kimberly J.

Vanessa R.

5.0

Ms. R. has come from a long line of educators, where her parents were caregivers her mom a respiratory therapist and dad a psychologist specializing in special needs children, it's in her blood. She attends college, hard worker and takes care of people with the kindness and competence.

- Edward T.

Victoria K.

5.0

My family and I are very happy with Victoria. She was really helpful with my 14 year old son with autism. She went above and beyond her expected hourly duties with my son when she took care of him last weekend. We're hoping she would be available again when we need somebody.

- Michelle H.

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