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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
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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...
Ryan W.
Los Angeles, CA
$35/hr • 15 yrs exp
Male Babysitter & Nanny | Extensive Experience W/ Children W/ Special Needs
5.0
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Hey there! Originally from Chicago, I moved out to Los Angeles to attend USC in 2013 and have been here ever since. I work mostly in film now, but almost all of my job experience outside of filmmaking has been in childcare and tutoring.
I'm fun-loving, always safety oriented, and truly love working with kids...
5.0
"Ryan is hilarious and the first time he sat for us, he had my kids laughing before we even left the house (an even bigger feat because one was in tears over mom and dad leaving). He was very thorough in making...
Reviewed by Care member
3.4
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Hello! I was a camp counselor since I was 13 where I worked with special needs children ages 5-12. I have been baby sitting for 7 years and pet sitting for 5. I love working with children and keeping them engaged and learning when I babysit them.
5.0
"Fantastic with my kids! Punctual, engaged and flexible. Responded and covered me last second. Couldn't be happier with my experience."
Reviewed by Benjamin L.
Pamela J.
Glendale, CA
$30-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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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
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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."
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5.0
(1)
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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)
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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...
Reviewed by Carmit E.
5.0
(1)
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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...
Reviewed by Martha P.
5.0
(1)
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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. "
Reviewed by Ada A.
Jami M.
Pasadena, CA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced BT To Care For Special Needs And Non Special Needs Kiddos
5.0
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Hi, my name is Jami! I'm a Behavior Technician (BT) and Tutor for PUSD and LAUSD. I have experience with special needs and non special needs kiddos. I have previous experience as an after school program leader, helping students with homework, curating fun crafts, and of course lots of outdoor play! I've been working with...
5.0
"Jami was the first sitter I've hired that I didn't previously know for my 8-month-old.
She is very professional and so nice, I immediately felt very comfortable leaving my little one with her.
She ended...
Reviewed by Katie C.
5.0
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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
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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
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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...
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
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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."
Reviewed by Ken Y.
5.0
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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
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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!"
Reviewed by Donna J.
5.0
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30year old female passionate about her job and always ready to learn something new. In these 8years of experience working as a caregiver, I've learned that they are the real teachers of this world. Thanks to them I've acquired so many qualities and experience that not even the best school in the entire world could teach. My love...
Laura S.
Los Angeles, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I have 6 years of experience working with K-12 students. I've worked with students from different backgrounds and needs. These experiences have led me to pursue my career as a Special Education Teacher. Currently, I am working on obtaining my Special Education Teaching credentials. I am passionate to become an educator because I...
5.0
"We hired Laura as a nanny / caregiver for my Autistic child over the summer and she did a fantastic job! She was reliable, professional, and easy to work with. Laura has an amazingly calm personality which...
Reviewed by Benjamin F.
Jerome S.
Glendale, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For Full Time Care giving Live-In/Live Out What Ever Is Possible
5.0
(2)
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I have worked in a private senior living facility, nursing home, and mostly private care as well. I am well experienced in Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Muscular Dystrophy, Lewy Body disease, minor and major health issues, trauma, and/or accident recovery. I also handled patients who have bipolar disease, hospice and...
5.0
"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 still lack the flexibility to learn knew things. With...
Reviewed by Craig C.
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Recent special needs child care reviews in Playa Vista, CA
Ryan W.
5.0
Ryan was a great sitter! He helped my daughter with her homework and she thought he was very funny :)
- Care member
Ula R.
5.0
Ula was full of creativity and would play with the kids- she is very trustworthy and reliable. I felt really comfortable with her caring for our kids in and out of the house. We love her!
- Heather M.
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
Ashleigh D.
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 way she can, and I trust her...
- Carmit E.
Stephanie Y.
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 on making the time spent with our...
- Martha P.