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Tiana C.

Glendale, CA

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Board Certified Music Therapist

Pasadena, CA

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$40/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Stephanie and I am a board certified music therapist in the Los Angeles area. I have worked at multiple pediatric clinics developing life skills and goals for children with special needs. I love sharing the gift of music with others and using it as a tool in order to develop other skills.
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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
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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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
Light cleaning
companionship
live-in home care
errands
dementia
+ 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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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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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
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Los Angeles, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
I have a passion for working with children! I have past experience with babysitting for a number of families throughout CA and 10 years of experience working with children with special needs. In addition, I have my degree in Occupational Therapy and specialize in pediatric and school based occupational therapy. I love to help...
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Pasadena, CA

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$27/hr
11 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello my name is Faby, I'm currently working for an elementary with special needs kids. Been in the field for 10+ years. I've also worked in a child day care. I am patient, calm, friendly, and approachable. My background includes some college, early childhood development coursework, and I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I am...
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Former Kindergarten Teacher

Pasadena, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I was a Kindergarten Teacher for 20 years and also have experience teaching children with special needs. If you would like to talk further please reach out!
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Patient And Active Behavioral Coach

Pasadena, CA

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$25/hr
I have extensive experience working with children with behavioral challenges , Department of children and families , prior abuse , and children with mild autism .
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