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Ariel R.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

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

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...
5.0
"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 him set up appointments, went with him to all doctor's appointments, relaying pertinent info to the family,...

Anthony R.

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Tanijah M G.


Pasadena, CA

$25-50/hr

Patient And Active Behavioral Coach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience working with children with behavioral challenges , Department of children and families , prior abuse , and children with mild autism .
5.0
"She took care of our two kiddos- without much notice- but she did a wonderful job and we would definitely hire her again!"

Kristen L.

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Nnamdi N.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-29/hr5 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I am an African medical doctor not currently practicing but have experience in home care and special needs facilitation, certified in behavioural prompting etc
Nnamdi can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, transportation, errands, live-in home care, meal prep & more
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Yesica I.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

Companionship

I also have experience in taking care of children, pets seniors and those with special needs. Feel free to contact me I do one time only jobs, twice a week, once a month. I'm very flexible with my schedule. Hope to hear for you.
Yesica can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, transportation, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
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Christie O.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Educator In LA Caregiving

My caregiving first started when I was a help to a 94-year-old woman with osteoporosis. From there I spent several summers working at The Painted Turtle Camp, a camp for children with special needs and life threatening illnesses. Throughout college I worked at Curves and spent several years getting to know older members and...
Christie can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, transportation, meal prep & more
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Nadia H.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Compassionate Caretaker

Hello! I feel I was put on this earth to help others. It is my biggest joy to make a positive impact on all those I care for. Whether it is playing with a child and providing them with safety and positive energy or taking a senior to a park to enjoy the sunshine, I enjoy it all! In fact, I am on a path for a career in social...
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Shantelle N.


Los Angeles, CA

$22-35/hr

Compassionate And Creative Caretaker

Since my later high school years I began connecting more to adults and kids with autism as a volunteer. I specialize in offering art sessions that are very intuitively guided. Being of service in this way is an opportunity to teach and learn simultaneously. This being said light hearted ness and patience is a valuable trait of...
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Heather A.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a certified Special Education teacher, looking for work outside of the classroom. I taught in a Moderate/Severe setting for 5 years, with 3 years of 1:1 ABA prior to teaching in the classroom. I have worked with students K-12 and feel comfortable with all ages and abilities.
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Tara M.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

For the past 2 months I have had the pleasure of working at an extreme sports camp for people on the autism spectrum. It ranged from serve, nonverbal campers to high functioning Asperger's. Here we worked as one on ones teaching with ABA. I also got to teach the campers how to rock climb and provided yoga for the campers. Before...
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Melissa L.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-40/hr6 yrs exp

Special Interest In Young Children/Teens/Young Adults On The Spectrum

My name is Melissa, and I'm a warm, compassionate person who enjoys working with children/teens/young adults. I'm 52. I have a BA in Elementary Education, an MFA in Fiction, and I've nannied and taught kindergarten early in my career. I've just relocated back home to LA from New York where I've been in a program studying...
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Trevor B.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Special Needs Caregiver

I am very compassionate and excellent with people! I love people! Quality of life is important to me, I like to see people being love and enjoy life. I am very good with creating a comfortable environment where the loved ones I take care of feel safe, and respected. I have experience in the following. Direct service...
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Janae S.


Glendale, CA

$20-45/hr3 yrs exp

Been caregiving for 3+ years. One of the benefits and joys have been taking care of people with special needs. It's been a rewarding journey.
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Camilla R.


Los Angeles, CA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

I have worked with children/ teens with severe Asperger's, mild Cerebral Palsy and debilitating anxiety disorders. I am a great cook, an organizer and a positive thinker. I love helping people achieve their goals!
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Surumya B.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-50/hr4 yrs exp

Patient Psychology Student

I'm a graduate student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology getting my PsyD in Clinical Psychology. After graduation, I hope to use my skills as a licensed psychologist to help kids with special needs get the therapy they need. I've had lots of experience working with special needs kids including volunteering with...
My name is Nancy, I am from Latin America Colombia, I speak only Spanish, I have a certificate of positive psychology, nutrition and good nutrition, I love my job of serving those who need my services to get around and other situations that make it difficult for us, children and adults, with special needs. It will be a pleasure...
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Gabriela M.


Los Angeles, CA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I worked for a company with children with special needs for about 2 years. I directed the child with rights to wrong helping with speech , writing and reading. learned how to control a tantrum or what to do in certain situations. taught them how to share and make friends how to work with others around them how to use their words...
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Krystle R.


Pasadena, CA

$11-15/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Krystle and I'm currently studying psychology at Randolph College here in Lynchburg. I'm a super loving, kind, and energetic person. I work as a swim instructor and life guard for swim kids swim school so I am CPR and first aid certified. I have experience through my job with assisting and teaching special...
I worked at an assisted living for 7 years. I started as a receptionist. I worked in many departments in the same facility throughout the years.
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Lizeth R.


Glendale, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Realiable, Caring Person

I have 18 years of experience. I can help with caregiving and companionship. I started working as a caregiver with special needs adults since I was 21 years old since then I've been doing different cases. I also have worked for Easterseals in past and I enjoyed doing it. I'am a responsible, loving, caring and kind person. I will...
Lizeth can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"My mom just passed away, and Lizeth was with her for the last year. My mom needed care 24/7, and Lizeth really put her all into caring for her. She was absolutely wonderful. She managed medications, dementia, agitation, diaper changing, transfers with the Hoyer...

Jennifer S.

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Jeenie M.


Downey, CA

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

My name is Jeenie I've worked with children and also the elderly! I have experience with kids I worked at a daycare for a few years took child development I also have a daughter of my own! I've worked with kids with disabilities! I have a lot of patience! I've worked with the elderly dementia Alzheimer's Parkinson's message me...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Playa Vista, CA

Ariel R.

5.0

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 him set up appointments, went with him to all doctor's appointments, relaying pertinent info to the family, advocated for him to get the maximum...

- Anthony R.

Tanijah M G.

5.0

She took care of our two kiddos- without much notice- but she did a wonderful job and we would definitely hire her again!

- Kristen L.

Lizeth R.

5.0

My mom just passed away, and Lizeth was with her for the last year. My mom needed care 24/7, and Lizeth really put her all into caring for her. She was absolutely wonderful. She managed medications, dementia, agitation, diaper changing, transfers with the Hoyer lift, blood sugar monitoring, vitals,...

- Jennifer S.

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