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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Alhambra, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Alhambra, CA
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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...
5.0
"Espíe is the ultimate professional. Always on time, reliable, compassionate, and skilled in dealing with dementia issues. A godsend for our family."
Reviewed by Elaine L.
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
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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...
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"Jerome took AMAZING care of my elderly father from the ages of 89-92. Jerome was always cheerful, kind, extremely dependable, and very skilled in dealing with my dad who had mild dementia and later suffered a...
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(3)
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Hello I'm Wesley! I adore children. I believe they are precious and should be cherished and championed by their parents and caregivers.
My philosophy. Children learn and grown best through play and scaffolding. Hands on exploration and engagement in a positive environment that is aware of emotional intelligence and social...
5.0
"Wesley has been an incredible blessing to our family! She’s like Mary Poppins arriving with fun games, activities and ideas. My kids love it when she babysits. I’ve watched her in several childcare environments...
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Ashley A.
Glendale, CA
$20-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Mother Of two Boy 5 and 10-year-old we enjoy going on hikes, beaches and exploring nature.
15 years experience with kids of all ages : experience kids with special needs: adults with special needs(behavior Support) :senior care: Nanny for multiple kids at a time
Just moved to Glendale CA from the Center Coast CA
5.0
"Ashley was super professional and on time. I felt so comfortable with her watching my 3 year old who has autism. She was so sweet and patient with him and has worked with other kids on the spectrum which made...
Reviewed by Elvia V.
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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!"
Reviewed by Kristen L.
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I'm 29 years old with 7 years of experience working with special needs children diagnosed with autism . I worked for a day care in Hollywood 2 years with infants 3months to 3 years of age . I worked as a behavioral therapist for Burbank School District. I love working with children to me it's very rewarding that's the only thing...
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"We hired Elviah as an aide to help our neurodivergent son participate in summer camp. She did a great job helping him navigate the classroom and managing tantrums. He could not have gotten through the program...
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(1)
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Hello there, I understand how important it is to have someone who you can trust to care for your loved one so that you can have some time to refresh and rejuvinate, and I hope I can be that person for you. I spent 5 1/2 years working as a direct support professional with adults and children with disabilities. I loved this job,...
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.
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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.
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I have worked with children primarily as a social worker for 14 years, in schools, in a hospital, in an academic summer program & camp I have also provided consultation to a child development center for children 2-5. From June to December 2014, I assisted in providing care for an infant in foster care. He was 9 months old when...
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"My Husband and I have have inconsistent schedules as we both work in the service industry and Valerie is always eager and ready to watch our baby whenever she can. We instantly loved her as she showed tender...
Reviewed by Meghan S.
Ryan W.
Los Angeles, CA
$35/hr • 15 yrs exp
Male Babysitter & Nanny | Extensive Experience W/ Children W/ Special Needs
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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...
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"Ryan was a great sitter! He helped my daughter with her homework and she thought he was very funny :) "
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(1)
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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...
Renie R.
Glendale, CA
$16/hr • 7 yrs exp
CPR/AED/First-Aid Certified/Vaccinated - Avail Nights, Sat, And Sun - $80 Minimum
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(6)
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Hi there, I'm Renie! I've cared for many children, from infants to special needs teens. If you'd like to meet with me as you consider hiring a new sitter for NIGHTS, SATURDAYS, OR SUNDAYS, I'm happy to send you more info w/references and have a chat! :) I'm a fun but mature grown-up you can trust to entertain and protect your...
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"This review is long overdue. Renie has been helping our family for a couple years and has been a lifesaver. She is kind, punctual, caring, and deeply loved by our family. She is so good with my two boys who can...
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Brittany H.
Los Angeles, CA
$10-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
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In the summer of 2016, I worked at a camp/rehabilitation that specializes in the care of children, adolescents, and adults with either psychical or mental disabilities. I worked with participants who have Autism, Cerebral Palsy, wheel-chair bound, Un-diagnosed Developmental Delays, MR, etc.
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(19)
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I have been a babysitter/nanny for over 12 years and have cared for children of all ages. I have completed Newborn Care Specialist Certification. Additionally, I am skilled at working with special needs children, pets, and senior citizens. I particularly enjoy spending time with children and animals. I am gentle yet firm, kind...
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"Purnima is the current Nanny to my 5-month-old son, and has been his Nanny since he was 3 months. She is warm, commutative, punctual, and doting to our son. My husband and I were apprehensive about bringing a...
Reviewed by Jennifer R.
Beatriz S.
Los Angeles, CA
$40-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Special Needs Provider: Wheelchair Bound/Mobility Issues
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(4)
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I have worked with patients with little or no mobility. I have worked assisting them with anything from driving them to a doctor's appointment to help with bowel movements or transfers.
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"Beatriz worked for our family for a year and half until we moved our family member to a 24/7 facility. She is a perfect candidate to take care of your loved one! She is capable of any task that she takes on and...
Reviewed by Julie D.
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Hello! My name is Mary Rose and I'm 26 years old. I just graduated from UC San Diego for my MFA in acting. I absolutely LOVE my job as a nanny, take it very seriously, and specialize in infant care! I am CPR certified for infants and children.
A tiny bit about me: I'm from San Francisco, I am a spin instructor and...
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"Mary Rose is so wonderful! We are so thankful we found her. She's entirely trustworthy and really loves kids. We only wish she were around during the school year so we could use her more often. :)"
Reviewed by Courtney C.
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My name is Lea.
I have a lot experience with kids and childcare all ages.
I was able to gain my extensive experience through several different jobs and trainings.
I worked in kindergarten for a year and did an internship at a language support school. Additionally I worked in a hotel as animation in the kids club. I am a former...
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"Lea was absolutely wonderful with our kids.
she was dependable, loving, and responsible for ensuring the welfare and safety of our 2 children.
She did a tremendous job in her position and was an asset to our...
Reviewed by Emily K.
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*Currently hired as of 12/4 and not looking for during the week work*
Hello! I've have over 10 years of childcare experience and have worked with all sorts of children of all ages. I also have experience with multiples and special needs. I worked in child care part-time through college and went into full-time after college.
I...
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"Megan sat for my four year old son, when we visited New Orleans for the weekend. She arrived promptly at our hotel, and immediately found interesting things to do with my son. She has an easy going personality,...
Reviewed by Dee Dee F.
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(3)
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I have over 6 years of experience caring for seniors and children. I worked as a certified nurse assistant and home health aide for many years before transitioning to child care with special needs. Previously worked for a school district. I have worked for agencies and private in-home care. I am bilingual English and Spanish....
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"Erica is the only caretaker out of many that my mom would have take care of her. She is a hard worker and truly cares for the people she is caring for and also their family. "
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Hello, I'm Jenny. I currently work with 2 elderly Clients as a care giver, my special tasks including caring for disabled clients. My current clients have Dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, Activities such administering medicine, serving meals, running errands, providing companionship, helping with bathing, and reporting to...
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"She was wonderful! She took care of my 4 senior cats. She updated me on any issues. Kept the kitchen clean. Thanks, Jennifer!"
Reviewed by Diane B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alhambra, CA
Espie R.
5.0
Espíe is the ultimate professional. Always on time, reliable, compassionate, and skilled in dealing with dementia issues. A godsend for our family.
- Elaine L.
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.
Wesley L.
5.0
Wesley has been an incredible blessing to our family! She’s like Mary Poppins arriving with fun games, activities and ideas. My kids love it when she babysits. I’ve watched her in several childcare environments and would never hesitate to highly recommend her. She is gifted with children and truly...
- Care member
Ashley A.
5.0
Ashley was super professional and on time. I felt so comfortable with her watching my 3 year old who has autism. She was so sweet and patient with him and has worked with other kids on the spectrum which made me feel safe and relieved. Would definitely rehire in a heartbeat!
- Elvia V.
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.
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Ratings for Alhambra, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Alhambra, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.