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She is an excellent nanny, she took care of my babie very well
Review for Yasmin A. by Care member
Athena has been such a pleasure to have for our little girl. She is very attentive to detail, flexible, and gentle with everyday handling.…
Review for Athena S. by Adam R.
Lupe was the most caring sitter we have ever hired from care . She was patient, sweet and played so much with my son he ended up getting…
Review for Guadalupe A. by Care member
Special needs caregivers in Gardena, CA
Nwabugo U.
Gardena, CA
$30-42/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am very disciplined when it comes to carrying out my activities with special needs clients. Adapt easily with new clients. I follow the job outline and rules accordingly.
I have 4 year experiences working the field of ABA , working with kiddo( ages 3-14). I understand the importance of the needs to keep daily activity structure, while filled with excitement and creativity.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I've been in child care for 12 years and over the years have worked with hundreds of families and children. Aside from nannying and babysitting, I have also been a Sunday school teacher, worked at a daycare, at a school as a playground/lunch supervisor, and for a couple of summer day camps as well as sleep-away camps. My...
Olga R.
Gardena, CA
$19-24/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, I have flexible work hours. I have worked will children in the past with adhd and I once a clinical assistant so & have worked with infants
Katia F.
Gardena, CA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello my name is katia Im from Peru. My experience as a caregiver started 7 years ago when I was hired to help a senior lady with a terminal illness(cancer) and early stage of alzheimer, I worked with her for 3 years until she passed away. Since then Im working as a respite caregiver. Even though this is not what I have done in...
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children! I am very patient, loving, caring and responsible. I have experience in caring for newborns (including preemies), toddlers and preschoolers. I loved babysitting during my college days. Later on, I quit my office job and dedicated myself to take care of my own children, then worked as a Nanny. During...
Damaris can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I currently work with a company where I do respite work and I do work with children, as well as my own experience with family and family as well special needs and no special
Oyuki can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Yasmin and I have more than 25 thousand hours worked with children.
In Brazil I was a judo teacher for children aged 3-16 and I was also a babysitter for 3 children (1 special needs)
Here in the USA I worked for 4 families in LA and now I'm currently working for 2 families
one family with special needs and other family...
Yasmin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is an excellent nanny, she took care of my babie very well"
Care member
4.8
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to check out my page! Working with children has been my calling. I've worked with children in many different areas including preschool, daycare, after school programs, high school, babysitting, special needs assistance, overnight summer camp and tutoring. You can expect me to be punctual,...
Athena can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
4.0
"Athena is a pretty good sitter. I hired her to look after my two 4 month old twins. She provides updates and follows instructions effectively. I liked the service that she provided and decided to use her for a 2nd time. However, she canceled about 8 hours prior to...
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families! I am a Nanny/Family assistant. I'm Looking for a Full-time position or date night babysitting.
I have been a Nanny/babysitter for the past 7 years. I have experience with all age ranges from infants to teens. Also, I have experience working with Special needs children. My availability is opening up and I can start...
Guadalupe can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Lupe is wonderful with my toddler and my babies!
She came in, learned about our setup and routines and did her best to slide in seamlessly.
I've used Lupe several times for after hours and weekend. She's very responsive, dependable and I trust her to make sure...
Care member
Crystiani S.
Redondo Beach, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dear Families,
I'm from Brazil, 38yo.
Caring for children has always been my passion! I hold a childhood education certification working as a teacher with little ones aged 0 to 5 years and with special needs.
Since 2013, I've been nurturing and supporting families including a meaningful experience as program for teenage...
5.0
"Crys is kind, caring, responsive, responsible, and professional. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their children!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have worked as a behavior therapist with children of all ages. Children with behavioral and developmental challenges require special care that I am equipped to provide. I am bright, caring and fun but firm when need be. I believe in positive reinforcement as primary means to motivate children. Learning through play and...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I was a stay-at-home mother for 13 years raising my 3 children, one of which had special needs, extensive medical needs and global delays. I taught at a local preschool for 7 years. Upon leaving that school I worked as a nanny for a family of 4 children with 5-year-old twins, a 3-year-old and a 10 day old as well as and 2...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very friendly, outgoing, and excellent with our son :o)"
Trish S.
Jessica A.
Hermosa Beach, CA
$62/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny Jes Providing Care With Respect And Structured Fun!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 11+ years of professional child care experience: on-call, short-term, long-term, travel, overnight, live-in. I am CPR/First Aide+AED certified for all ages (infant-adults). I am trained as a Newborn Care Specialist, my D Tap vaccine is up to date. I am Life Scan and Trust line certified in CA. Travel ready with a current...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Elizabeth (Lily)
I have always loved working with and building relationships with children. Over the last eight years, I have gained experience with infants, children with special needs, and kids of all ages from newborn to 13 yrs old. My priority as a nanny is to openly communicate with parents and work with them to implement...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lily is incredibly organized and thoughtful. Her patience with kids is unbelievable. I see her outsmart upset or poorly behaved children and their behavior shifts immediately. She's creative and fun and knows how to engage kids of all ages, including pre-teens,...
Rebecca C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have several babysitting and nanny references and have worked in a highly structured church child care for 2+ years. I have experience with multiples, special needs, CPR and high pressure situations. I do all of the grocery shopping, planning and cooking of meals for my family and also have house cleaning experience. I am a...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Anna is a GREAT household or personal assistant. She has a good attitude, takes directions easily and works independently. She is also punctual and a good communicator. My home has never been so organized!"
Katie H.
Amanda O.
Torrance, CA
$30/hr • 15 yrs exp
Toddler Teacher Looking For Extra Work On The Weekends, Bilingual In Spanish
4.5
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As someone with 15 years of experience as a childcare provider, I'm passionate about fostering children's development. My calm, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect with children easily. I'm dedicated to open communication with parents and enforce household rules with ease. From outdoor games to educational...
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda is awesome. I would recommend her to everyone."
Susan O.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated and experienced child care provider offering loving, attentive care to children of all ages-from newborns and infants to school-age children, including those with special needs. With a certification in a Child Development Program, I bring a professional, nurturing approach to every family I work with. My care...
Georgina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Georgina as a mother’s helper. She was great with our small children aged 2 and 7 months. She played with them and interacted with them as well as took them on walks. She also worked nights and occasional weekends. She helped out with laundry and cleaning...
Care member
Danielle S.
Redondo Beach, CA
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Stay-at-home Mom Who Is Now An Empty Nester Would Love To Help You And Your Family Out
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Newborn Specialist with a degree in early child development. I taught newborn care and babysitting courses at Henry Mayo Hospital. I volunteer at Torrance Memorial, use to for Children's hospital as a newborn cuddler, and worked nursery at my church. I have experience with preemies, multiples and special needs,...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle is one of the few friends that was able to soothe my severely disabled daughter when she was very young. We have been friends for 15+ years and she is a reliable and trustworthy person. I would feel comfortable having her care for my daughter who is a...
Kelly H.
Latriss C.
Hawthorne, CA
$34/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.5
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there I'm a certified nurse assistant for 2yrs I also worked for junior blind with special needs kids I also work for lausd school district and Sharon care center which a Convalescent home as you can see I love helping people
5.0
"She’s hands on and passionate on what she does. You basically give her instructions and she would exceed expectations by giving extra care that you need.
Very professional and a good communicator. "
Care member
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