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Stella S.

A Little Bit About Me!

Los Angeles, CA

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$28/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there, my name is Stella. I found a passion for early childhood care, especially working with special needs kiddos, while studying Cognitive Science at Pitzer College. I have been working in childcare since I graduated in 2025. I am currently an aide for students preschool through early highschool who are level 2-3 autistic,...
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Glendale, CA

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Tiana and I'm 24 years old. I just finished my freshman year of college at UCLA, and am looking for a summer job to help pay for my student loans. I am happy to care for children, people with special needs, and pets. I am responsible, organized, and can have lots of fun. I have experience teaching English and can be a...
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Los Angeles, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Kiernan! I'm a compassionate and dependable caregiver with experience supporting individuals with special needs, including autism. I've worked in special education settings and have been deeply influenced by my upbringing, as both of my parents are special education educators. This has given me a strong foundation in...
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Nanny With A Background In Behavior Intervention

Glendale, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Kristen and I have been working with kids for over 10 years now. I absolutely adore them. I have a great gift for helping to make children feel seen, heard and loved. I started off babysitting at the young age of 10 back in Minnesota where I grew up and slowly became the neighborhood babysitter. Since then I...
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Playa Vista, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a dedicated nanny based in Playa Vista, California, with eight years of experience caring for children of all ages, including children with special needs. I hold a degree in Psychology with coursework in Childhood Development, which shapes how I approach each child's growth, learning, and emotional well-being. In my most...
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Los Angeles, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm a registered home care aide for almost 10 years and I have a lot of experience when it comes in caring for senior, running errands, light housekeeping and a lot more.
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Rosemead, CA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I've been working with people who have disabilities at a young age. From feeding, toiletings and helping with transportation. Some I have considered to be my friends. I enjoy working with others and it's just amazing when people are able to accomplish goals given to them when others have doubted them. I enjoy working with...
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Glendale, CA

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$18/hr
Living with my brother, who has Autism, has given me lots of experience working for/taking care of people with IDD. My uncle also has special needs as he has Down Syndrome. My background with people who have IDD has inspired me to become a Speech and Language Pathologist when I finish my bachelors degree. In high school I was...
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My Name Is Skylar, I'm 21 Year Old College Student Who Has Been Working With Kids For Seven Years.

South Pasadena, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as warm, energetic, and responsible! I like working with kids because I love how creative they are and I love to be a part of their journey of growth. I started working with kids when I was a freshman in high school. I have worked with kids from ages 18 months to 12 years old. I have experience...
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Compassionate And Skilled Caregiver With Focus On Providing Safe And Nurturing Care

Glendale, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
As someone who has worked extensively with children, I bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to my role as a caregiver. My experience with typically developing children, I have also worked extensively with children with disabilities and special needs. I have worked as a behavior therapist, where I provided one-on-one...
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Dedicated And Caring Special Needs Provider For Your Very Special Boy Or Girl

Glendale, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I believe that accepting children with special needs as special beings with unique views on the world, is most important to the healing and growth of each one of their beautiful minds. It touches my heart when I can connect with them in ways that they otherwise do not experience every day. When I can make them smile or interact...
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Experienced Caretaker/behavioral Therapist

Los Angeles, CA

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$30/hr
Hi, I'm Kate! I'm a compassionate and reliable caregiver with five years of experience as a registered behavioral therapist. I have a bachelor's degree, a current BLS certification, and a deep passion for supporting individuals of all ages and abilities. My experience includes working with children, teens, and adults especially...
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One On One Care

Monrovia, CA

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$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have worked over 9 years caring for seniors and children. I have worked as a home health aid and work with kids with special needs. I have worked at school districts and agencies and hospitals. I enjoy working with the one on care. CPR certified Background check fingerprints with the state of caregiving (HCA) I also consider...
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Los Angeles, CA

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$30/hr
I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with hands-on experience supporting individuals with special needs in both educational and therapeutic settings. My background includes assisting teachers in addressing the physical and educational needs of students with disabilities, implementing ABA therapy, and conducting detailed...
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Rehabilitation Counselor & Singer/Songwriter Available For Tutoring, Companionship, Projects, Errand

Glendale, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have a Master's in Counseling (Rehabilitation), have experience working with people with disabilities, 20 years clerical/Administrative Assistant experience and a lifetime of music, including singing and piano. I am very caring and empathetic and available for companionship, tutoring, non-toileting positions. In the time of...
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La Canada Flintridge, CA

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$21/hr
Working with adults with special needs has been a very rewarding experience for me. Helping people with special needs is a great way to get them to understand and to know how to use their own resources. As for me it has been a great opportunity to share compassion, kindness and care to those in most need.
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Arcadia, CA

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$19/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am a college student in Psychology and Linguistics seeking part-time work. I have around 7 years of both paid and unpaid experience in various forms of childcare for children between 4 months and adolescence, including with day camps , babysitting, work in nurseries and preschools, early literacy tutoring, general tutoring,...
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Glendale, CA

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$18/hr
Hello, my name is Kate! I don't have much experience caring for children with special needs but I am 100% willing to learn if you are willing to teach. I have been working with children for around a year now and it is truly my dream come true! I would describe myself as having a very positive mindset, lots of energy, and am very...
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Compassionate End-of-Life Care & Patient Advocate (Non-Medical)

Pasadena, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I offer respectful, non-medical support for adults and seniors who need help at the end of life or with serious illness. Services can include: Companionship and emotional support Help with appointments, scheduling, and communicating with family Light housekeeping, meal prep, and errands Medication reminders (no injections or...
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Sitting With Naomi!

Los Angeles, CA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Looking forward to meeting your family, I am a lover of all things artistic and an ex professional ballet dancer as well as a boxer! Im very active and have over 10 years of experience with children ranging from live in nannying as well as teaching large groups of children who's age ranges from 4-18. I have experience with...
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