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Carmen M.

Pico Rivera, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi families! I currently work at an elementary school and have always had a heart for working with children. I've worked with infants through teenagers, including children with special needs. I'm studying speech-language pathology, so I'm especially passionate about helping children communicate, learn, and feel understood. As...
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Alexis

Downey, CA

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$22/hr
2 years experience
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate and experienced child care giver with a passion for working with children, including those with special needs. I am dedicated to creating a caring, nurturing, and engaging environment for every child. Whether it's assisting with daily routines, offering support or even helping around the house I make sure to...
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Anaheim, CA

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$26/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a 28-year-old female. I have 8+ years of professional experience with Special Needs Children (ages 6-25), and Elderly (dementia, bedbound, hospice). I'm fully CPR trained, HCA trained and have experience with both the gait belt and hover lift.
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Video Game Addiction Expert

Los Alamitos, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Israel I'm a video game addiction expert and willing to turn your childs Ipad / video game addiction into positive and academic development in their own creative fun way. I specialize with children who have special needs. I'm great with technology and can help with any computer related learning. My...
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Long Beach, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! I'm a junior in college majoring in health science and minor in business. I have experience with child care, local babysitting and sibling with special needs. I'm eager to promote active engagement while caring for children in a positive environment. Looking for part time work from October - December
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Fullerton, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Bringing seven years of childcare experience, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for your children. My background includes a college degree and coursework in Early Child Development. I'm also a Certified Registered Nurse and a Certified Teacher, and I have experience with special needs children....
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Garden Grove, CA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
As a parent of a child with autism, I have hands-on experience supporting daily routines, communication, and behavioral strategies through active therapies. This has given me patience, understanding, and a strong passion for working with individuals with special needs. I'm eager to learn, grow, and contribute to your family . I...
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Cypress, CA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as empathetic and energetic. I am able to keep up with children. I started working with kids when I helped family take care of their children and now I am working on school for being a behavior technician In my spare time, I like to make art and crochet One thing you should know about me is I am...
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Long Beach, CA

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$20/hr
Hi:) My name is Mahsa! I am experienced in cooking and light housekeeping. Prepares fresh, delicious and healthy meals and handles tasks like laundry, dishwashing, and general tidying. Reliable, organized, and respectful of your home.
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Signal Hill, CA

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$28/hr
1 year experience
Personal care
errands
live-in home care
home modification
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! While I have minimal formal experience in this field, I have been a caretaker for those with special needs for the last 10 years. It has taught me so much and made me very skilled in the ability of addressing specialized care in various types of settings. Name a situation and I have excelled in it. I have a passion for...
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Lynwood, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi! My name is Grace, and I currently work as a school aide with experience supporting children of all ages, including those with autism and special needs. I'm available from 12:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. , Monday through Friday. I'm patient, reliable, and passionate about helping kids feel safe, supported, and engaged. I can assist...
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Family Is Important. Trust Is Very Valuable

Long Beach, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have a lot of experience in caregiving, taking care of children and keeping the house clean and organized. I consider my clients like my family.
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Long Beach, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I've always been involved and cared for kids. I toke care if my sister kids at a young age then worked with special needs kids at one point. I always loved kids and it made me wanna be some a mother of my own and I got blessed with two girls which are fraternal twins and thy are the highlight of my life and definitely know the...
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Skilled Caregiver

Long Beach, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I have been helping mom take care of my autistic sister for years+ I help with bathing, dressing her, cooking, and light house hold chores. I also take her on walks and do errands.
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Live -In Caregiver

Stanton, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
KEY QUALIFICATIONS Certified caregiver over 15 years' experience on Alzheimers / Dementia patients and currently working on special needs ICF-DD in G-Tubes at Home Care Facility. I am well experience on grooming, toileting, bathing, dressing and transferring elderly clients Well-versed in assisting residents with all kinds of...
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Special Needs Tutor, ILS, Adaptive Skills, Social Skills, Respite, Companion, Coach

Pico Rivera, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Hello! I have worked as an independent living skills (ILS) instructor, adaptive skills coach, social skills coach, job coach, respite caregiver, and academic tutor for individuals with developmental disabilities and learning disabilities (I specialize in working with teens and young adults). I have classroom teaching experience,...
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Whittier, CA

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm Diana :) I have a bachelor's degree and I am currently a working student pursuing a graduate degree in Speech Pathology. I love being with children as I have 2+ years of volunteer experience. I used to volunteer at my local church where I helped care for infants in the nursery and toddlers (including special needs). I...
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Experienced Sitter/Nanny/Assistant/Errand Runner

Norwalk, CA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I've worked with children for over 9 yrs. My experience includes both paid & volunteer opportunities. I've worked in before & after school child care programs & also worked for a city developing & working with their youth programs. For a number of years I worked for Long Beach Unified School District and the City of Signal Hill....
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Long Beach, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! I am a student studying speech language pathology, I have a deep passion for helping children develop their communication skills. With over three years of childcare experience, I am dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. My time as a babysitter has only strengthened my desire...
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Anaheim, CA

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$30/hr
11 years experience
Making a positive impact on children's lives is my passion, and it's what led me to be in the special needs field.. With 11 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I'm comfortable with up to two children at a time. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly, and I'm very comfortable...
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