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Special needs caregivers in Lynwood, CA

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Arianna F.


Lynwood, CA

$37/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi! I currently work at an after school program on weekdays with children ranging from kindergarten to 6th grade. I also have experience working with student with special need, elementary age to high school age. I am currently a Junior at Cal State University, Long Beach and I am majoring in Child Development and Family Science....
Arianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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Erika L.


Torrance, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Therapist

5.0

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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...
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Katherine R.


Monterey Park, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Job.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello!! Let's see if we are a good match! I absolutely love working with children and have worked with children in many different capacities. I worked in the school district for a few years specifically working with 3rd-6th graders and students with special needs. I was a camp counselor for children ages 4-18 where I led...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katherine is wonderful! I feel really lucky to have found her! My one year old daughter loves her and she is so attentive and thoughtful about their time together. She is very trustworthy and dependable."

Jen B.

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Julia F.


Bellflower, CA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Julia I'm 26. My previous occupation was working with kids who have autism and I would love to help. My older whom is on the spectrum lead me to working with others. I have personal experience and I can relate to some of your challenges. Helping kids and people in general brings me joy. I can offer company for...
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Sara M.


Norwalk, CA

$24-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sara, I'm a mother of twin boys, age 18. I speak English and Spanish. I have my own car, clean driving and criminal record. I'm a very nice kind, loving, caring, fun, energetic, outgoing person, who loves kids. I've been a nanny for more then 10 years. I have worked with all ages, twins, additionally I have worked...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sara has been with our family now for close to two years. Words can not express what a blessing Sara has been to our family. Not only has she cared for our child extraordinarily well, she has cared for the needs of our entire family. Our son loves her as though she...

Mitchell R.

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Tatiana C.


Los Angeles, CA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

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

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...
Tatiana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"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, kept her safe. It is clear that our daughter developed a deep love for Tati during their time together, but it is...

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Lea L.


Los Angeles, CA

$35-40/hr6 yrs exp

Lovely Nanny

My name is Lea and I'm 23 years old. A little bit about me: I have extensive experience working with children of all ages through various roles and trainings. I spent a year in a kindergarten and completed an internship at a language support school. Additionally, I worked as a kids' club animator at a hotel. As a former au...
Lea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Lea was absolutely wonderful with our kids. she was dependable, loving, and responsible for ensuring the welfare and safety of our 2 children. She did a tremendous job in her position and was an asset to our family during her time with us. She is a natural...

Emily K.

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Yesenia M.


South Gate, CA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny/gigs (full Time Can Be Discussed)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Bright and fun preschool teacher moved back from Vegas! With 6 years of babysitting/nannying under my belt & 2 years of preschool teaching as well as taking care of special needs children, there is basically nothing I can't do!! From infants to toddlers, I'm okay with just about any age group. Getting along with children has...
Yesenia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Yesenia was great and she responded promptly. She was on time, personable, responsible and great with my kids. I will definitely be using her in the future."

Crystal J.

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Halie S.


Lakewood, CA

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced, Patient, & Great With Kids!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Halie! I have been professionally working with kids ages 6 months - 12 years old for the past 7 years. However, I also have personal experience with babysitting my little cousins and siblings since I was 14 years old. I also have experience with special needs children as I use to work for Los Angeles Unified...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My two babies (2 1/2 and 1) had never had a babysitter before and I was nervous about how it would go. But when Halie arrived, I was instantly put at ease. She is very calm and kind and my toddler immediately felt comfortable around her. So comfortable that even...

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June P.


Los Angeles, CA

$75/hr10 yrs exp

Modern Day Mary Poppins

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I just completed my certification in Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress. The last few years have been an unusual and overwhelming time for children in terms of education and learning. I want to provide families with tools to navigate and alleviate some of the mental/emotional stress. I have worked with...
5.0
"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 school aide, behaviorist, community companion, tutor, medical helper, social planner, dental accompaniment,...

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Michaela H.


Torrance, CA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Motivating others to accomplish their goals while providing an applicable learning environment has always been a passion of mine. I have desire to serve clients with varying disabilities as I believe it is important to not only promote inclusion, but focus on the "able" in disability. I have had 3 years of experience serving as...
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Tyler R.


Inglewood, CA

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced

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...
Tyler can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"It is my pleasure to write a letter of recommendation for Tyler. Tyler has worked for our family for the past three years. During this time he has taken care of my two children. His responsibilities range from preparing meals, supervising homework, coordinating...

Tamara T.

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Marina R.


Torrance, CA

$30-35/hr15 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

I am a nurturing nanny with a genuine passion for my work with children, bringing over 10 years of experience with infants, toddlers, and special needs children. I consider each child an individual, each with their own personality that I help to grow and cultivate. I have extensive experience with sleep training, meal...
Marina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Marina is the most reliable, carrying, dependable, children adoring nanny you can find. She is a person who does this work out of true passion for the development and nourishment of children. She's intuitive and always finds a beautiful connection with every child...

Yana R.

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Angela V.


Bellflower, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for over 14 years. I currently work at a high school with Special Needs students and nanny a 7-year-old in Tustin. I am seeking a nanny position closer to home.
Angela can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"I have had Angela as a sitter for my adult disabled daughter for 3 years. She is a wonderful, caring provider, dependable provider and I have never had any reason to question my decision to hire her. She has been such a help to me and my family, which has allowed...

Sharon L.

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Auria A.


Downey, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Weekend Babysitter/Nanny Available

I have over 8 years of experience with newborns/infants (0-6 months); toddlers(1-5) and children (10-12). I've worked with different families in the LA area. I am very responsible and committed to my job and responsibility when caring for children. I also work part-time as a Physician Assistant finishing my Master's degree in a...
Auria can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Auria is such a charismatic person with a passion for details and patience for taking care of any situation."

Jorge E.

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Ariel R.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

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

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...
5.0
"Ariel is a brilliant young lady whose words line up with her actions. I have seen her grow so much over the last eight years that I'm am blown away. I am proud to know this young lady and can't wait to see her next accomplishments that await her."

Eric B.

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Dana S.


Pico Rivera, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a funny , great sense of humor, compassionate, caring , understanding, patient. I understand the difficult decisions a family has to make when it comes to there loved ones. Opening your home to a stranger is life altering, I'm a trusting and loyal person. compassionate. I lift, transfer, bath dress cook clean. Exercise...
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Jennifer R.


Lakewood, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as an IHSS care provider since I was 16. My father is blind, and I have also worked with many children with special care situations. I love working and learning through music and art, crafts, and reading. I have a calming personality that helps when tasks become frustrating, and assess the problem with love and...
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Karina R.


Signal Hill, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Karina R Hometown: Signal Hill, CA Education: Cerritos College, CSDH and Compton Community College where I had obtain my teacher Credential. Experience: I have 21 years of experience working with children of all ages in a childcare and private home setting. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have experience caring for...
5.0
"Karina is responsible, punctual, caring and always willing to adapt to any situation. She is a natural caretaker w/so many loving and attentive service. She has plenty of experience w/special needs kids and was always there w/patience, concern and teaching ways to...

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Kristyn K.


Long Beach, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full-Time Nanny In Long Beach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristyn and I live in the Long Beach area. I'm looking for a full-time nanny position with a fun-loving family. I would describe myself as adventurous, intuitive, and empathetic. My interests include exercising, eating healthy, being in nature, singing, writing, and learning Spanish as a second language. I have...
Kristyn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kristyn is responsible, a great care giver to her younger sisters. She has cared for our family dog while we were away on trips. I trust her completely. We love her like a daughter. I would absolutely recommend her for a child care-giving position."

Kathy P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lynwood, CA

Katherine R.

5.0

Katherine is wonderful! I feel really lucky to have found her! My one year old daughter loves her and she is so attentive and thoughtful about their time together. She is very trustworthy and dependable.

- Jen B.

Sara M.

5.0

Sara has been with our family now for close to two years. Words can not express what a blessing Sara has been to our family. Not only has she cared for our child extraordinarily well, she has cared for the needs of our entire family. Our son loves her as though she were family and frankly, as do we....

- Mitchell R.

Tatiana C.

5.0

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, kept her safe. It is clear that our daughter developed a deep love for Tati during their time together, but it is time for us to move on to a school...

- Care member

Lea L.

5.0

Lea was absolutely wonderful with our kids. she was dependable, loving, and responsible for ensuring the welfare and safety of our 2 children. She did a tremendous job in her position and was an asset to our family during her time with us. She is a natural nurturer and a care giver and always...

- Emily K.

Yesenia M.

5.0

We appreciate Adelyna taking the time to interview with us. She was available and punctual for our call.

- Sarah H.

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