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Hana S.

Nanny

Santa Monica, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
As the second oldest of six children, I was always put in charge of babysitting from a very young age. Being around little ones and caring for them became second nature to me, so when I started going into other families homes it felt like an extension of my own home. Most recently I have been caring for two different families....
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Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm seeking a full-time nanny or nanny/family assistant position, Monday through Friday, with additional availability on weekday evenings and weekends. I have more than a decade of experience in childcare, including roles as a nanny, family assistant, camp counselor, and tutor. In addition, I spent 5 years working as a...
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Culver City, CA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Hello, I'm a Child Development major who has worked with a couple of children and teens with autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome etc. I feel like one thing that's important when working with anyone is patience, and I feel very lucky on how much patience I have, because at the end of the day people with disabilities are just...
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Music And Movement Specialist

Los Angeles, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 30 years experience caring for children from premature infancy through age 14. I specialize in music and movement therapy. I am highly experienced in caring for infants with developmental delays. I also have experience with Asperger's syndrome, fragile X syndrome, ADHD, Fetal alcohol syndrome, Down's syndrome and...
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Los Angeles, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello there! I come from a very large family of 10 brothers and sisters! And I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old, not only for my younger brothers and sisters, but for all sorts of other families. I have experience with newborns all the way up to teenagers! I have experience with special needs children (I have...
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Venice, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Alexandria and I have a huge heart and patience for those with intellectual disabilities. Coming from Minnesota have a best friend from kindergarten with Down Syndrome and an older brother with Aspergers, I am quite experienced. II am a volunteer buddy for the non profit autism group Best Buddies, I also care take/...
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Easy-Going, Mature, Loving, Reliable Worker - Experienced With Cognitive & Physical Disabilities

Los Angeles, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I have a strong medical background, working in both traditional and holistic doctors' offices for many years. I have worked most recently in a holistic doctor's office who specifically dealt with autism patients. I also have a heart for wanting to work with Down's Syndrome or special needs people. I do not have specific...
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English Teacher By Trade And Volunteered With Special Needs Children - Love Kids!

Marina del Rey, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have worked in communications and I teach English as a Second Language now privately. I often say it is my volunteer work with children, for the Special Olympics and the Ronald McDonald House, that has taught me the most about communication and how to identify and best help different types of learners. I have worked with...
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Marina del Rey, CA

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$21/hr
19 years experience
I enjoy working with children who have special needs and empowering them to do their personal best in a fun and loving manner. My experience started with my daughter who is 20 years old and just happens to have Down syndrome and Asthma. She is thriving and brings my family so much joy.
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Reseda, CA

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
I have a younger brother who has down syndrome. We are 2. 5 years apart, and growing up (4 out of 5 kids) him & I were the closest. I did any and everything for him! From walks, to feeding, playing, showering, taking care of everything you can think of. He has cancer for 4 years at 5 years old, and our entire lives changed. He...
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Experienced Part-time Caregiver

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
When I entered high school, I started gaining interest in caring for those with special needs. I became a member of Best Buddies, volunteered for Special Olympics and started my first job at caring for individuals with disabilities- twins with autism. With all of these activities, I gained many lifelong friends and life-changing...

Donna J. says "She's great! Wish she had more time!"

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Looking For Full Time Care giving Live-In/Live Out What Ever Is Possible

Glendale, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Experienced working in private senior living facility, special needs home and mostly private care. Handled cases like Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Muscular Dystrophy, Lewy Body disease, minor and major health issues, trauma, accident recovery, bipolar disease, hospice and respite care, patients with catheter, Hoyer lift,...

Craig C. says "Jerome is the complete package. Some people care but aren't all that competent. Others have skill but no heart. And some with both compassion and skill...

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

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
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...

Anthony R. says "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...

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Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Have been an activity instructor and caretaker for clients with MS, Down's Syndrome, Asperger's, Autism, and advanced Dementia. References available upon request.
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Private Nanny With Golden Hands

Woodland Hills, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
Dear parents, I am highly experienced, university educated, professional nanny. I have extensive experience taking care of infant age (from 3 months), toddler age, and preschool age kids. In my nanny career I did not missed any age (experienced with newborn babies all the way to 15 y. o. teenagers). Experienced w/ toddler twins...

Care Member says "Zlata is our current nanny and we all love her! She takes our boys outside to play and for walks and does fun activities with them inside (art, cooking,...

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Child Development Teacher With Social Education Background

Lomita, CA

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 28 years experience working for RBUSD as a substitute child development teacher and a special Ed Aide. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities and differing abilities including , Autism and Down Syndrome. I am the mother of 3 grown children two of which had learning disabilities. I have an associates degree...
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Hawthorne, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, and kind. In my spare time, I like to go on hikes, play guitar, play pickleball, study languages, and travel. One thing you should know about me is that I have experience with special needs - autism, Down syndrome, deaf, blind, adhd, etc
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Northridge, CA

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$21/hr
5 years experience
hi! my name is serena! I am 27 years old and I have been caring for individuals with special needs for about 5 years now. I've worked in home care plenty taking care of individuals with Down syndrome. I have also cared for those that have ADHD, cerebral palsy, learning disability, and quadriplegic. Feel free to message me with...
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Reliable Child Care With Special Needs Experience

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

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$23/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm nurturing, responsible, and creative. I've helped care for my younger brother, who has Down syndrome, since he was a baby, so I'm very familiar with patience, adapting to unique needs, and building trust with children. I love working with kids because their energy is contagious, and I enjoy helping them learn, feel safe,...
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Reseda, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I am currently a Behavioral therapist I go to clients school setting and help them with there day to day needs. Help them with there work and emotions on how to handle situations. Praised them and help them throughout the day. I work with autism, down syndrome, adhd etc..
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Recent Down syndrome care reviews from local parents in Santa Monica, CA

Down Syndrome Care in Santa Monica, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 40 listed Down syndrome care

Alexis F.

She's great! Wish she had more time!

- Donna J.

Jerome S.

Jerome is the complete package. Some people care but aren't all that competent. Others have skill but no heart. And some with both...

- Craig C.

Ariel R.

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....

- Anthony R.

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