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I am an enthusiastic and caring 25-year-old female. Despite my young age, I have over a decade of experience working with special needs kids. As young as 14 years old I worked as a summer camp counselor all throughout highschool providing one-on-one counseling to kids with severe special needs. During the school year I was a...
Abigail K.
Playa Vista, CA
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Direct Support Professional Looking To Help Out! Caring, Responsible And Punctual
Hi! I have been a direct support profession for the past year and have supported individuals with intellectual disabilities. I have supported individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, personality and mental disorders. I enjoy supporting others and helping them reach their personal goals in life! I consider myself a caring and...
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As far as I can remember, I was a caregiver to my grandparents and the elderly since I was in junior high up to high school years. I have been a caregiver to my special needs brother over 10 years now (diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenic and partially deaf) and was a caregiver to my ailing father who was bedridden with a stroke....
Hanh can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"I am a physician surgeon and Hanh took care of my wife for 2 years. There are not enough superlatives to describe her. She treated her like a family member and her care was above excellent. My wife had a fatal neurological disease and her last 3 months had feeding...
Mike P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 18-years of experience with people with special needs, dementia, gastric tube feeding, and many other chronic illnesses. I'm a chef for many years, my specialty is vegan dishes. I am a life coach and I am ready to be of service. I love people and have a huge heart, practice love and compassion daily, have empathy....
Florence can also help with: Companionship, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Florence is a real gem 💎 ! She’s been so helpful, patient and caring for my 95 year-old grandmother. Always going the extra mile and so sweet I highly recommend her for any job for your loved ones ! And she is an amazing cook ! She also speaks Spanish!"
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Jerome S.
Glendale, CA
$30-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
To Secure A Challenging And Responsible Position That Will Allow Me To Utilize My Care-Giving.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Experienced working in a senior living facility, nursing home, and mostly private care as well. I am also well experienced in handling Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Lewy Body and Special Needs cases. Minor and major health issues, trauma, and/or accident recovery. Also handled patients who have bipolar disease, hospice and...
Jerome can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Jerome is family now! He helped us transition my Grandma home after she had a stroke and needed hands on help. He helped with mobility rehabilitation, meds, showers, cooking, doctors appointments... he is everything we could have wished for. My Grandma adores him,...
Jamie R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With a gentle hand and a caring heart, I love what I do. God has guided me as well as annointed my hands to care for people who need my services. For over 29 plus years I have been honored to have worked with various types of clients, Special Needs, Dementia/Alzhimers, Post Surgery, Tramatic Brain Injuries, Stroke, Parkinson,...
Andrea can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"Andrea is very engaging with my mom and treats her like she's family. Most of all, she's very patient."
Sheila R.
Pamela J.
Glendale, CA
$30-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 8 years working with children and elderly with special needs . I have worked side sided side with adults and children to endure each individual gets their needs met.
Jennifer S.
Alhambra, CA
$24-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Aba therapist for nearly 2 years currently working at specialized school for children who have autism
5.0
"Jennifer was a great communicator, prompt, on top of everything. My DS is nonverbal, autistic, has epilepsy, and is a ball of energy, and she took it all in stride."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello, My name is Kristy and I have vast experience working with kids in the LA area! I have worked with kids of various ages from 2 years old to High School seniors. I have 4 years of experience as a Behavior Therapist but much more working in the school setting (i. e: Teaching Aide, Tutor, and Substitute Teaching).
As a...
Ashleigh D.
Altadena, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in providing attentive and compassionate care for all ages, including individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. My approach blends patience, reliability and creativity to foster a supervised, safe, and enjoyable atmosphere. I hope to hear from you!
5.0
"Ashleigh has been working with my young adult son who is on the autism spectrum. We love her. She is kind, professional, caring, and reliable. My son love spending time with her. They go on fun adventure, and my son always comes back home happy.
She helps any...
Carmit E.
5.0
(1)
I have well over 10 years of experience working with children and adult with mental and physically disabilities. I'm always willing to learn new things.
5.0
"Esther is amazing! She really bonded with my family. Her strong family values really come out In her work. My husband & I are so happy that we can trust her in our home. "
Ada A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over the past 12 years I have taught and assisted children with various special needs in classroom settings from elementary through high school. I have been employed for the last year caring for an 11-year-old girl with autism. This job is sadly coming to a close and I am looking for my next opportunity.
I started as a teacher's...
5.0
"Stephanie was a respite worker for my son with special needs during the summer and school breaks for many years. He and his typically developing sister always looked forward to visits from Stephanie which allowed my husband and I to go out. Stephanie always focused...
Martha P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Randy and I have 10+ years of experience as a Caregiver. I can help with transportation services, meal preparation and light housecleaning. I can provide care to elderly and disabled clients in a professional and compassionate manner. Daily activities including personal hygiene/bathroom needs, range of motion,...
Randy can also help with: Hospice services, errands, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"We went through so many different caretakers before Randy!!!! He turned out to be a gem. so professional and caring. If I could give him 10 stars I would. Highly recommended."
Bobbie A.
5.0
(1)
As a devoted Special Education Paraprofessional who has extensive experiences working with children from T-K to high school and adolescents, I know I have an inherent love to connect with students, with and without disabilities. I work with a broad spectrum of special needs students... Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Braille,...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in medical and behavioral homes as a DSP (Direct Support Professional). I'm a friendly person and easy to get along with. I have a lot patience and I am good at understanding people's needs. I stay professional and stay focused at work. I am 30 years old. I have experience working with all kinds of people from...
5.0
(1)
I have worked at numerous centers with children with disabilities. Not only worked, I was professionally taught how to care for special needs children through my nursing program back in California. I can assist with play time, diaper change if needed, feedings, breathing treatment.. etc. Look forward to meeting you and your...
5.0
(15)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for patients with Alzheimer's, dementia and patients who have special needs. I have taken care of many patients who are bedridden and do the full scope of the duties such as bed bath, change bed and linen. I cook for the patient and do their daily exercise routine, if needed. Each patient is different...
Espie can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Espie is amazing and I cannot say enough great things about her! She has too many great qualities to list them all but she’s empathetic, caring, professional, kind, smart and simply the best! We are so blessed to have her and my mom and our entire family loves...
Care member
Laura C.
Altadena, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Personal Assistant/Nanny, Assisting A Boy With ADHD/OCD With School And Activitivities.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had a long career in Entertainment in Events and Marketing and after loosing my husband to cancer, transitioned to part time work to have flexibility in raising my two children. I do Personal Assisting, and one of my duties with one family is on line with their ADHD/OCD child for his studies in 7th grade. I have always...
5.0
"Laura is amazing. She is experienced, tireless and dedicated."
Ken Y.
5.0
(1)
I attended Bryman College now known as everest, I graduated with a diploma as a medical assistant. I did my intern at a cardiologist office, I love life, I truly love people it was a great experience learning to do EKG"s and attaching holters to patients. one weekend my aunt ask me to help her for the errands with her patient,...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"She's great! Wish she had more time!"
Donna J.
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Playa Vista, CA
Hanh V.
5.0
I am a physician surgeon and Hanh took care of my wife for 2 years. There are not enough superlatives to describe her. She treated her like a family member and her care was above excellent. My wife had a fatal neurological disease and her last 3 months had feeding tubes and Hanh fed her. Hanh cared...
- Mike P.
Florence B.
5.0
Flo cares about people and creates beautiful food and recommends everyone be their best and to be happy. That is all good qualities for a care position. Many ways she’s overqualified.
- Care member
Jerome S.
5.0
We are so very grateful for Jerome's help. My dad had Parkinson's disease and Jerome took care of him until he passed away. Other than helping my dad with activities of daily living (showering, personal hygiene, changing clothes, etc), Jerome kept my dad safe from any falls. He also took my dad...
- Emily W.
Andrea W.
5.0
Andrea is very engaging with my mom and treats her like she's family. Most of all, she's very patient.
- Sheila R.
Jennifer S.
5.0
Jennifer was a great communicator, prompt, on top of everything. My DS is nonverbal, autistic, has epilepsy, and is a ball of energy, and she took it all in stride.
- Care member