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What others are saying about personal chefs in Costa Mesa, CA

Jillian is amazing. My oldest son is autistic and doesn't bond easily with caregivers, but he adores her. She has helped with school pick…

Review for Jillian R. by Care member

We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time,…

Review for Stephanie G. by Sabrina L.

Lauren's schedule availability didn't completely match my needs, but she came for an interview and was great! She was kind and responsive to…

Review for Lauren B. by Kristie S.

Personal chefs in Costa Mesa, CA

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Serena C.


Costa Mesa, CA

$23-38/hr • 7 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Serena (Rena)! I am an experienced and fun filled person with tons of references for all family needs. I am a nanny, a tutor, private chef/mother's helper, as well as I have a housekeeping ! I actually play college volleyball full time! I have a pretty flexible schedule, especially during the summer and I also...
Serena can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Jillian R.


Huntington Beach, CA

$23-45/hr • 3 yrs exp

The Active Sitter! Your Kids Will Never Be Bored!

3.7

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jillian, I'm blessed to have been born and raised in San Diego but, recently moved to Huntington . I grew up running track competitively and dancing at san elijo dance academy. Currently I fill my days with yoga, surfing, studying, and taking care of your babies! I find it very important to keep the youth off...
Jillian can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Jillian was wonderful! She was easy to communicate from the beginning, messaged me to check in, arrived on time, and was super sweet with my daughter. You can tell she loves kids and is a sweet person! Will definitely hire again and would recommend! "

Carlota L.

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Dawn S.


Newport Beach, CA

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Cooking Lessons

I am a personal chef and would love to teach you how to cook your favorite meals! I can also help you create weekly menus to achieve the most out of your grocery dollars with little or no waste. I cook from scratch including, soups, dressings, sauces and much more.
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Dawn S.


Newport Beach, CA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Personal Cook/Shopper, Home Sitter, Pet Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

HI:) The following is a list of things I can help you with; Shopping Cooking- personal chef in your home or delivering meals Errands Child care, including infant care Pet care House sitting I am very energetic and excellent at multi tasking!
Dawn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
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Isabella C.


Newport Coast, CA

$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced And Passionate Caregiver

For over 5 years, I worked as an Emergency Medical Technician(Medic) for a private ambulance company. I had committed an extreme amount of time caring for the sick and injured, elderly patients, the disabled as well as transporting ambulatory/non-ambulatory individuals. I later studied the culinary arts and became a Professional...
Isabella can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
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Dawn S.


Newport Beach, CA

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant - Personal Chef- Errands & Odds And Ends

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a personal chef who provides excellent meals, pet sit, arrange schedules, shop, wardrobe shop, light cleaning and organizing. I am capable of many things, please ask if you do not see what you need. I have worked as a personal chef for the past 10 years and can also give you cooking lessons or meal prep! Personal chef at...
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Isabella C.


Newport Coast, CA

$25-50/hr • 9 yrs exp

House Manager/Personal Assistant/Private Chef

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been an estate manager/personal assistant/private chef/governess & caregiver for over 10 years. I have studied culinary arts in Pasadena. I have most recently provided my live-in private chef/house management services for over 5 years in Newport Coast, CA. I have cared for and managed all household maintenance and special...
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Dawn S.


Newport Beach, CA

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Meal Prep, Cooking, Errands, Doc Appointments, Companion Care

Hi, I have cared for many elderly people in the past 5 years. I worked as a chef in an Alzheimer, Dementia home and also as a chef and companion to a 91-year-old wonderful cancer patient. I excellent references for you to contact. I am mature, reliable, speak English only and a former executive so I am excellent at multi...
Dawn can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, visiting physician
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Paula P.


Newport Beach, CA

$35/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have experience in caring for woman that have dementia/Alzheimer's, however care for men too. I shopped and cooked, cleaned did laundry and picked up prescriptions. I bathed and dressed them. Overall kept them company, took walks with them or helped with other exercise if they were able. I truly like the elderly, found that...
Paula can also help with: Errands, companionship, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
I work as a chef at a luxury hotel and study culinary arts at Cypress college . I love cooking, and it keeps me and my children healthy and happy.
Abir can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, errands, meal prep & more
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Shaam C.


Irvine, CA

$24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Sha'am, and I recently returned from Peace Corps in Ghana. Growing up with a mother in childcare, I developed a love for working with kids. I started babysitting early and have since worked in various childcare settings. My first job was at Lil' Chefs School, where I led cooking classes and earned my CPR/First Aid...
Shaam can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I earned a B. S. in Nutrition after working in high-volume restaurants for 10+ years and attending culinary school. Aside from being a skilled chef, I am respectful. I love conversing with others and being around animals. I love/enjoy gardening, hearing stories, playing cards, board games, dice games... etc. I like an...
Jana can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands
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Stephanie G.


Buena Park, CA

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Personal Certified Chef and Personal Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love to cook! It is my passion to help others while creating and providing healthy meals. I have been cooking for over 10 years and can prepare just about anything. Nutrition is vital to living a healthy life. Our busy daily lives sometimes prevents us from eating excellent, nutritious, balanced meals at home. That's where I...
5.0
"We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time, hard-working, and very supportive! We are very happy we found her!"

Sabrina L.

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Lauren B.


Lake Forest, CA

$50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Conscious Caretaker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lauren. I am a dedicated individual with a passion for holistic practices, Ayurveda, and empowering children to use their voice and gain self-confidence and empowerment. My skills include sharing personal growth/Mental health knowledge from 30+ courses and Live virtual sessions I have learnt investing 4600+...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My daughter absolutely loves having Lauren tutor her, as do we. Her lesson plans are effective and she used multiple resources and methods of delivery. Lauren integrates unique learning activities to keep learning exciting such as practicing yoga or growing...

Jennifer S.

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Lara F.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$23-50/hr • 9 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Dedicated, compassionate and experienced, I create a warm and nurturing environment for each and every family. My personal experience nursing my brother during his protracted battle with cancer, and subsequent hospice care, has made me incredibly attuned to family needs during such a sensitive time. After his death, I...
Lara can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, personal care, hospice services, respite care
5.0
"What an amazing lady!! The best caregiver I've ever experienced because of the following: Highly professional Very dependable Very knowledgeable Genuinely caring Anticipates your needs She uses her time very efficiently and she does a great job...

Jules D.

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Karen H.


Norwalk, CA

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

CARING AND EXPERIENCES SENIOR CARE PROVIDER

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Extensive experience working with seniors. I am a certified nurse assistant and home health aide. I am also a professional cook and baker. I do bathing, feeding and light house duties. I also can administer medicine.
Karen can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, visiting physician, live-in home care, home modification, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Karen was apart of my family for the last year and a half. My father has Parkinson's disease and she has been a God Sent. She managed his medications, provided his meals, did light housekeeping, helped with bathing and exercises. She was such a perfect fit for my...

Elizabeth H.

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Stephanie G.


Buena Park, CA

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced, mature woman working as a Senior Care Provider for over 10 year. My focus is to provide the best care & efficient services to each of my client's. I am a certified Culinary Chef. My experience includes working with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Diabetes, MS, Physically Challenged. I have TB Clearance,...
Stephanie can also help with: Home modification, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I have two 84 year old parents and needed some help four nights out of the week. I hired Stephanie and she has been great. She tries to engage with my Mom who has some cognitive challenges. She's helped my Mom with daily living tasks. She keeps me updated on...

Care member

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Ayvi L.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

House Manager, Bookkeeper, Nanny, Chef, and light housekeeper.

I have 20 years of experience. I am a woman of high morals and Christian values. I love to nourish and cultivate children's minds, gifts, and spirits through education. As a suitable Nanny, I am the catalyst for creative, curious, and critical thinkers. I possess wonderful attributes and virtues; for example, I have superb...
Ayvi can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Marin H.


Mission Viejo, CA

$17-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

Caregiver

I'm great with people I took care of my grandparents last year when they were struggling as a home nurse and chef I have also helped other seniors at their new senior home residence when I have seen them lost in the halls or just wanting someone to talk to I genuinely love spending time with others and am compassionate and hard...
Marin can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
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Elizabeth D.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$32/hr • 1 yrs exp

The Chef Nanny Lady - Creative, Resourceful And Engaging!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am Chef E / Nanny E (Elizabeth). I'd describe my personality as creative, resourceful And reliable. Especially with my speciality in being a Chef. I like working with kids because I like to help explore their creativity thru arts and crafts. I believe having quality time to explore this way is an empowering way...

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