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Daniella E.

Full Time Nanny Available

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Daniella. I was born and raised in Southern California. I have been a babysitter/nanny for about 6+ years. I started babysitting in high school, and found a great passion working with infants and children of all ages. I worked as a teacher's aide for Manhattan Beach Unified School District assisting special...

Lisa F. says "Daniella works very well with children and is always warm and friendly."

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Angella G.

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
My name is Angella. I was born and raised in the South Bay. I moved to Arizona in 1996 and moved back a couple years ago. I have been a caregiver for the past 25+ years. I've worked 15+ years with special needs children/adults I also have worked 25+ years in child care and 5 years with elderly care. I've created safe and...

Christina Y. says "Angella is amazing with my 3yo daughter and 5yo son. She's flexible with last minute changes and very accommodating. She's an amazing babysitter!"

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Tyler R.

Experienced

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Tyler. I am a 37-year-old male nanny or "manny." Over the past 15 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 5-22 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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Jessica A.

Nanny Jes Providing Care With Respect And Structured Fun!

Hermosa Beach, CA

5.0(0)
from
$62/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
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...
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Martha C.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have experience caring for those with special needs. I've worked with patients in wheelchairs and also an amputee, who needed special types of equipment to assist with transfers. I also have experience working with G-Tubes, and having to change the bag every day, and clean the site flush tube when clogged. I also have...

Christina C. says "She was great! Patient & kind. We really enjoyed her help! Would highly recommend her."

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Ariel R.

Patient, Tender Female Great With People Of Special Needs Of All Ages!

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
I've worked with Special Needs children through my church who has a group for Special Needs children; and I've also worked with them as a best friend of mine is a caretaker of a fellow with down syndrome and some mental retardation. Through the plethora of memories built with children in these two settings I have come to love as...

Anthony R. says "My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world. She helped...

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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
$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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 "Crys is kind, caring, responsive, responsible, and professional. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their children!"

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Alexia Victoria M.

Hey, How Are You? My Name Is Alexia

Los Angeles, CA

4.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Alexia and I'm from Brazil, I'm 24 years old and have over 20, 000 hours of childcare experience I have cared for children of all ages, including infants and children with autism, which has helped me develop strong patience, intuition, and a deep understanding of different needs Currently caring for a 6-month-old baby...

Care Member says "Alexia is great! Our 16 month old a few times, and we like her so much we just hired her for the week while our Nanny is out. "

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Esperanza H.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I am a 25-year-old San Francisco State University graduate with a bachelor's in Child and Adolescent Development, hoping to become a child or marriage and family therapist. I have experience with children with special needs doing Behavioral Therapy receiving a certification as an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician. I also...

Roxanne R. says "Esperanza is AWESOME! Communicated well, punctual, very attentive to needs, and engaged extremely well with my son upon our first meeting. I needed help...

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Elizabeth R.

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

El Segundo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
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...

Kayla T. says "Lily has my highest recommendation! She watched our girls ages 1.5 and 3.5 for two weeks before our girls started at their new preschools, and within...

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Andrea W.

Caring, Patient Provider That Loves What I Do

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
meal prep
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With a gentle hand and a caring heart, I love what I do. God has guided me as well as annointed my hands to care for people who need my services. For over 31 plus years I have been honored to have worked with various types of clients, Special Needs, Dementia/Alzhimers, Post Surgery, Tramatic Brain Injuries, Stroke, Parkinson,...

Sheila R. says "Andrea is very engaging with my mom and treats her like she's family. Most of all, she's very patient."

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Yvette V.

I Have Been A Caregiver For 19 Years. I Have Worked With Patient Ages 59 Years Old - 108 Years Old

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Home modification
respite care
visiting physician
dementia
visiting nurse
+ 1 more
Yvette V Summary: I am Reliable Private Duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Adept at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong rapport with a client. Specializes in elderly and special needs patients. Core Qualifications Certified...

Care Member says "Yvette is the most compassionate nurse/ caregiver I have ever known. I hired her to help me with my father he had pancreatic cancer. I was handling all...

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Tatiana C.

I'm From Chile, I Been Here In LA For 5 Years, I Love Dance And Some Sports, I'm Very Energetic

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello, I'm Tati, a nanny for 10 years now, I have experience working with newborns and children, including children with special needs. I love outdoor activities, crafts, dancing and sports. What I am most passionate about my job is being able to get to know the different personalities of children and use my tools to help them...

Care Member says "Tati is fun, kind, patient, and is great with our daughter. She always found creative activities to enrich our daughter’s days, and most importantly,...

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Brittany H.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
In the summer of 2016, I worked at a camp/rehabilitation that specializes in the care of children, adolescents, and adults with either psychical or mental disabilities. I worked with participants who have Autism, Cerebral Palsy, wheel-chair bound, Un-diagnosed Developmental Delays, MR, etc.
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Cielo V.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! Allow me to give you one less thing to think about! I'd describe my personality as patient and caring. It's always been a goal of mine to help others in any way I can. If you need childcare, pet care, or just an extra set of hands to help you get through a busy day let me know! I do great with special needs and can take...

Anita B. says "Cielo is and was absolutely an amazing caregiver for my autistic son. She went over and beyond for my son and for me. She is sweet, caring, responsible and...

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Emily A.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I graduated from the University of Delaware in 2020 with a degree in psychology and minors in disability studies and fine art. I've worked with kids aged 2-9 on the Autism spectrum for the past year as a registered behavior technician. My responsibilities included feeding, toilet training, diaper changes, facilitating engaging...
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Ella S.

Nanny Seeking Full Time Child Care Position

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
meal prep
Hi! I'm Ella, a 31-year-old with 13 years of nanny experience in the South Bay. I've cared for infants to preteens, including special needs, creating positive environments for children of all ages. I am skilled at preparing healthy meals and can cater to the pickiest eaters, I love a good challenge! I have a knack for craft...

Rebecca G. says "Ella has been such a wonderful asset to my team. She has a unique enthusiasm that is absolutely contagious. Her positive attitude, creative mind, and...

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Barbara A.

Full-Time - Fun, Responsible, Loving Babysitter

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
meal prep
Hi. My name is Barbara. I love working with kids. I enjoy everything about them and I am comfortable with all part of spending time with them. I love reading, sports, painting and doing fun activities. I am capable of completing tasks and doing routine chores. I am 32 years old. I speak both English and Spanish and I'm certified...

Care Member says "Barbi has been with our family for three years and has helped take care of our son since he was 3 months old. She is a fantastic nanny that really puts...

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Damaris B.

Part Time Child Care Available

Gardena, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have a genuine love for working with children and bring a calm, caring, and dependable presence to every family I support. I have hands-on experience with children of all ages-from newborns (including preemies) to school aged. What started as college babysitting turned into a full-time calling when I left my office job to...

Kristen E. says "Damaris was wonderful to work with. Attentive, punctual and great at communicating. We would definitely hire her again!"

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Amanda D.

Weeknights/Date Night Sitter And School Drop Off Available

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, empathetic, and driven. I'm a graduate of the University of Maryland and work at a major tech company here in Culver City. I'm looking for a job that allows me to earn additional income in a flexible manner as I do work a full time job. Available for date...

William M. says "Absolutely wonderful experience with Amanda! From the moment she arrived, it was clear she had a great handle on caring for twins, which, as any parent...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

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

Daniella E.

Daniella works very well with children and is always warm and friendly.

- Lisa F.

Angella G.

Angella is amazing with my 3yo daughter and 5yo son. She's flexible with last minute changes and very accommodating. She's an amazing...

- Christina Y.

Tyler R.

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....

- Jermelia H.

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