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Donna T.

Stop..Look No Further

Playa del Rey, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
personal care
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Donna. I am currently looking for work in the Senior care, special needs, Personal assistant, or odd jobs/errands area. Have experience in them all with excellent references. I am 60 yrs. young, spent most of my life in the Corp. world. Decided to walk away and focus on helping people. I'm passionate about...

Care Member says "Donna cared for my mother who was bedridden for a year after suffering a stroke she was 100 years old. I couldn't have asked for a better caregiver she...

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Tiara B.

Hello! I Can Help (: Special needs

Long Beach, CA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Hello! My name is Tiara and I am 24years old! I am a Fun, creative and down to earth person. I love to laugh and make people smile (: I have 8years of experience babysitting and nannying. I am a non-smoker, I have reliable transportation with a clean driving record and background check. I am also good with all kinds of pets! I...
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Crystiani S.

Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Dear Families I caring for children has always been my passion. With certification in Early Childhood Education and began my career working as a teacher with children 0 to 5 years including with special needs. I continue to study and specialize in child development and special needs education to deepen my knowledge and provide...

Care Member says "I had the absolute pleasure of having Crys care for my 9-month-old daughter on several occasions. She is a top-tier professional with exceptional...

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Sonya H.

Wilmington, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a special education teacher who is taking a hiatus from teaching to raise my daughter. I have 9 years of experience working with children, including ABA experience. I've worked with a wide age range from 2-year-olds to 22-year-old young adults. Willing to work with typically developing children and people with disabilities....

Esther L. says "Sonya is an awesome caregiver to hire. She has excellent communication, asks important questions regarding the children who will be under her care, is...

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Bridget B.

Lomita, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
hospice services
For the past eight years, I have worked with seniors of all levels of care, specifically with Alzheimer and Dementia care. Working with them has taught me a lot and given me a lot of patience and love for people. I am passionate about what I do and I always look out for the well being of others. I am well experienced in bathing,...

Keith E. says "Bridget was ideal to work with. Honest and caring. Very courteous. Will definitely be hiring her again."

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Maritza V.

Looking for Full Time or Part Time Jobs

Lawndale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience as a nanny. I love children and enjoy working with them and I am taking my responsibility very seriously. I assure you of my honesty and integrity. I am bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish languages. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. I'm a foster mom too I work well with all personality...

Kelly B. says "The basics about Maritza are that she is reliable, trustworthy, kind and smart. The great things about Maritza are innumerable! I would hire her back in a...

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Yolanda P.

Part-Time Caregiver, Babysitter, Nanny

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I worked as a care provider for a 14-year-old boy with autism. I've been on the job since birth until diagnosed as a special needs child. I follow up ABA at home, bring him to speech therapy, follow up his IBT from school to home. I liked what I do because I love children. For me, they are angels, so innocent and so pure at...

Kavita L. says "I have hired Yolanda part time for my elderly parents. Yolanda is extremely conscientious, she always goes out of her way to help. She is a very...

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Rebecca S.

Music And Movement Specialist

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 30 years experience caring for children from premature infancy through age 14. I specialize in music and movement therapy. I am highly experienced in caring for infants with developmental delays. I also have experience with Asperger's syndrome, fragile X syndrome, ADHD, Fetal alcohol syndrome, Down's syndrome and...

Olivia L. says "Rebecca is a lucky charm. Her personality is warm, calm, and sweet. She nannied for my 3 month old and they were wonderful together. I never doubted for a...

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Elena F.

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor/Nanny Looking For After School Care Opportunity!

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello there! My name is Elena. I am a lifeguard, swim instructor, part-time babysitter, nanny and after-school caregiver. I have 20+ years of experience in childcare and 15+ years as a lifeguard. I am currently CPR/First Aid certified and working at the West Hollywood Aquatic Center. I am looking for an afternoon/evening...
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Katwims E.

Lawndale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am a psychologist specializing in children, graduated in Venezuela. For the situation of my country I came looking for a better future. I'm the third of six sisters. I have years of experience starting with my younger sisters, and ending with my patients who have all been children. In Venezuela I work in a school with children...

Care Member says "Katty was amazing with our kids! She watched our kids overnight when we were in a work trip…the kids just loved her and asked when we can leave and she...

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Tiffany G.

Lawndale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I have worked with children in many different settings over the last 12 years. I've worked in schools, volunteered in an outdoor setting and recently worked in the homes of special needs children as a registered behavioral technician (RBT). I have worked with special needs children and teenagers ranging from 2-17 years old. The...

Jane B. says "We highly recommend Tiffany! She is honest and kind and truly goes above and beyond. She provided care for our special needs son on two different days. She...

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Lily Beth L.

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
Early childhood experience is very important and the right nanny caring for your child plays a critical role in your child's brain development. I provide continuous meticulous care, attention, and stimulation for your child. I'm a B. S. Nursing graduate. I've worked at Lincoln Elementary School taking care of special needs...

Care Member says "Beth is wonderful. She has helped us over the last year as needed. She is very thoughtful and great at arts and crafts. She is super knowledgable in...

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Jasmine A.

Hawthorne, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Jasmine and I am an incoming fourth year at UC San Diego seeking a babysitting position. I have worked as a regular nanny, so I am familiar with adapting to the needs of different families and their children. In addition to previous experience as a babysitter/nanny, I have a very large family and therefore have...

Meg K. says "Jasmine babysat for us a few times. My kids (age 1 through age 9) liked her and requested that she come back. She was reliable. Thanks!"

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Dawn S.

Child Development

Lomita, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a mother of 3 grown daughters. I hold a California teaching certification in Early Childhood Education as well as a BS in Psychology. I have worked for local School District for 32 years and taught at private schools. I currently am employed with local school district as a substitute teacher and privately tutor special...

Maryam H. says "Best thing happened to my family during pandemic was to get to know Dawn . My kids connected with her instantly and she is caring, loving and knows how to...

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June P.

Modern Day Mary Poppins

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$75/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I just completed my certification in Intermediated Crisis Management Strategies from the Marcus Autism Center. I also have my certificate in Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress from Yale. The last few years have been an unusual and overwhelming time for children in terms of education & learning. I want to...

Care Member says "June is simply the BEST. June worked with my autistic son full time for 7 years throughout his entire elementary school, including summers. She was his...

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Kenyetta T.

Caring Child And Senior Care Provider

Bellflower, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
I am a caring loving professional who has worked with newborns , seniors and special needs for the last 20 years. I also worked in the school district part-time, and I am CPR and a first aid certified

Felonise T. says "Kenyetta is an absolutely amazing babysitter! We felt very comfortable leaving our child in her care. She's prompt, knowledgeable, and took fantastic...

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Kenyetta T.

Special Needs Is My Specialty

Bellflower, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have cared for all special needs: Down syndrome, children with seizures, G tube, catheters, ADHD, mental illness, Autism. I have 10 years of experience.
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Selina S.

South Gate, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
As a nurturing and experienced childcare professional with seven years of experience, I am passionate about creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children. I work part time as a Behavioral Interventionist in schools so I maintain a clean record and professional attitude! I am a huge animal lover as well and...

Kait F. says "Selina is awesome! Very sweet girl who my kids loved. Thank you again Selina!"

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Tyler R.

Experienced

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Tyler. I am a 36-year-old male nanny or "manny." Over the past 13 years, I have worked for several families as a live-in/live-out manny and house manager. So far my experience has been with school age children 5-21 years old (some with special needs). I am looking for a full time situation or at least 30-40 hours a...

Jermelia H. says "Tyler worked for us for a year and more. He has become a part of our family. Tyler took care of our than 6 year old son, now 10 years old. Tyler was and...

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Veta O.

Bellflower, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
companionship
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hi my name is veta, I am a Christian caregiver. I have been a care giver over 4 to 5 years, I have my HCA , my CPR and othes certificate if needed. in addition, I have been caring for my grandparent for over 14years , I prefer a live in position if possible, but if not am open for long hours shift , I am dependable, receptive,...

Melinda T. says "Veta is surely a gem to our senior resident. She developed a professional and caring rapport with her. She was respectfully attentive to her needs, and...

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  • The average post rate is $23.38/hr as of June 2025

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Special Needs Caregivers in Gardena, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Donna T.

Donna cared for my mother who was bedridden for a year after suffering a stroke she was 100 years old. I couldn't have asked for a better...

- Care member

Crystiani S.

I had the absolute pleasure of having Crys care for my 9-month-old daughter on several occasions. She is a top-tier professional with...

- Care member

Sonya H.

Sonya is an awesome caregiver to hire. She has excellent communication, asks important questions regarding the children who will be under...

- Esther L.

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