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Lynn M.


Palm Desert, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Allow me to introduce myself-my name is Lynn M and I have three decades of experience in education, tutoring, and caregiving. I have been a certified preschool and elementary teacher for 30 years, and I spent five of those years teaching special education. I love working with babies and children of all ages and it brings me...
I have had 2 years of experience of being a companion to special needs kids and have observed and learned from an LVN how to care for special needs.
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Mackenzie V.


Palm Desert, CA

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Nursing Assistant/Caregiver

I have experience at a long-term care facility caring for seniors/disabled persons. I can assist with feeding, grooming, toileting, activities of daily living, walking/transportation, medication administration, and more. I am very compassionate and would love to offer companionship to whomever would benefit from my services.
Mackenzie can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, mobility assistance, home modification, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Imari N.


Palm Desert, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Advocate

Hello, I am Imari and I have professional experience with Autism, Down Syndrome, Learning Disabilities, Hyperactivity and Mental Health Issues. Finished coursework for a Doctorate in Counseling\Psychology and a Masters Degree in Special Education. I am available to provide respite services, babysitting, educational advocacy...
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Carena V.


Indio, CA

$56/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for critical care ,...
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Carena V.


Indio, CA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver , Medication Technician/CMA, Hospice Care

*Covid vaccinated* I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for...
Carena can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia, respite care, hospice services
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"Carena assisted my ailing father with his care. She was kind, patient, warm, and extremely professional. Our family appreciated her support for my father during an extremely difficult time for us. We would HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone."

Alex C.

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Kimberly S.


La Quinta, CA

$27-50/hr7 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant

Hello! My name is Kimberly, I am a 28-year-old college student pursuing my Registered Nurse. I received my CNA 7 years ago and 2 years working along with my team of caregivers 24/7. Providing care to pts with Alzheimer's/dementia/Parkinson's bedridden and hospice Pts. As well as special needs children. Here's a list of...
Kimberly can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Kimberly is passionate about setting realistic goals to helping you get through your challenges in a professional way. She is diligent about completing her work schedule, and is quickly apparent she and her team love their work, sometimes unfortunately a rare...

Care member

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Destiny R.


La Quinta, CA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Destiny and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have experience in ABA working with children ages 0-25 yrs. old. doing both Natural Environmental Teaching as well as DTT and I love what I do! I also have experience working with children who are developmentally delayed in speech, cognition,...
5.0
"Destiny proved to be extremely reliable and very professional. She gave 100% to our kiddo, we're so fortunate to have found Desinty to meet our daughters needs. "

Care member

My mother had a severe stroke years ago and outside of the nursing home, I was her primary caregiver. I also have a mentally handicapped brother-in-law and I have been his primary caregiver for many years when he's in town for holidays. I am very comfortable around people with special needs, no matter the age! I am very...
Donna can also help with: Transportation, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
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Vanessa V.


Indio, CA

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

I work in ABA. More specifically I am a RBT, I work with children on the spectrum daily, to help modify behaviors.
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Mia V.


La Quinta, CA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Mia and I recently moved to La Quinta with my family. I have 8 years of child care experience with ages in a very wide range and have experience caring for children with special needs and am very comfortable helping someone who has special needs at whatever age they may be! I am first aid and CPR certified, I...
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Melissa F.


Rancho Mirage, CA

$18-23/hr9 yrs exp

BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)

My name is Melissa F. I am a BCBA and I have 7 years of experience in providing direct ABA services in both home and school settings. I am experienced with children ages 2 to 19. I have worked with Autism, Aspergers, developmental delays, Willams syndrome, and Downs syndrome. I offer a naturalistic (NET) approach and use...
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Daisy J.


Indio, CA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver/Behavioral Tech/Respite Worker

Dependable Behavioral Therapist/Individual committed to providing expert support for every client. Coordinates effective treatment by implementing prescribed interventions and facilitating positive interactions. Protects patients with proven techniques and full compliance with development. Dependable Behavioral...
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Ricardo M.


Indio, CA

$20-25/hr

Bilingual Special Needs Life Coach

I am a retired US Army veteran of 21 years of active duty. Throughout my career I have coached, mentored, and provided care for Soldiers under my command from various backgrounds, philosophies and beliefs. I have always found helping the younger generation very satisfying as I believe that they are the bridge to a better for...
I'd describe my personality as organized , motivated , and dependable. I am CPR certified, and am a MRI student . I've worked with disabled individuals for 8 years .
Jacquelyn can also help with: Transportation, home modification, respite care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
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Beatriz A.


Cathedral City, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Honeyb Home Health Aid

I am a healthy, strong and very responsible 50yr old with vast experience in nursing. I have two associates, one in Health Science and I am working on my Bachelor's degree, also working towards becoming an RN. I have worked 11yrs with special needs children, 2yrs in Rehab and Nursing, 3yrs Internal Medicine Office, and the last...
Beatriz can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, personal care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Wound Care

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Christina M.


Indio, CA

$25-50/hr1 yrs exp

Loving, Caregiver

I am a 19-year-old college student studying to be a registered nurse. I got my certified nursing assistant in early 2023 and since then I have worked in rehabilitation centers, hospice in home care, and with the mentally disabled. I'd describe my personality as energetic, compassionate, caring. I started caring for seniors...
Christina can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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Stacey M.


La Quinta, CA

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello my name is Stacey I have 11 years experience in caregiving. I'm friendly, responsible, reliable, compassionate and so enjoy caring for the elderly. I have experience with COPD, dementia, Hospice care, disability care, medication (from pharmacy, picking up, and making sure there taken at scheduled dates/times)...
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Christina F.


Indio, CA

$22-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Patient Care Provider

Many years of experience providing care for children with special needs including ADD, autism, cerebral palsy, and respiratory issues.
(available for live-in only, I am currently 3 hrs away). Hello, I'm a veterinarian (abroad) so I'm familiar with different kinds of feedings (tubes) and injections (insulin, etc). I am also nursing assistant certified and know CPR, my license expired but could renew if necessary. I'm also pharmacy technician certified so I know...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Palm Desert, CA

Carena V.

5.0

Carena assisted my ailing father with his care. She was kind, patient, warm, and extremely professional. Our family appreciated her support for my father during an extremely difficult time for us. We would HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone.

- Alex C.

Kimberly S.

5.0

Kimberly is passionate about setting realistic goals to helping you get through your challenges in a professional way. She is diligent about completing her work schedule, and is quickly apparent she and her team love their work, sometimes unfortunately a rare attribute in todays world. Her team are...

- Care member

Destiny R.

5.0

Destiny proved to be extremely reliable and very professional. She gave 100% to our kiddo, we're so fortunate to have found Desinty to meet our daughters needs.

- Care member

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