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River G.

A Little Bit About Me And Why I Would Love To Work For You!

Los Angeles, CA

4.0(1)
from
$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm River, and I'd be so excited to care for your little one! I bring over 7 years of experience with kids of all ages, including newborns, and have held several full-time, long-term nanny roles. I'm CPR, Infant CPR, AED, First Aid, Lifeguard, and Narcan certified. I'm upbeat, hands-on, and love creating fun, enriching...

Care Member says "River came over to meet us and the kids and immediately connected with our toddler. She was professional and really sweet. We will definitely hire her...

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Susie C.

Alhambra, CA

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am an experienced and dedicated childcare professional with nearly 30 years of expertise in nurturing children of diverse ages. My journey began at the age of 12 while babysitting for family and neighbors; I am now 44 years old. Throughout my career, I have provided care for children with special needs, including those with...

Care Member says "Susie is a fantastic caregiver: kindhearted, patient, and very professional. Even though we haven't worked with Susie on a full time basis, she has had...

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Dana S.

Caregiver

Pico Rivera, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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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Hebe V.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Have been an activity instructor and caretaker for clients with MS, Down's Syndrome, Asperger's, Autism, and advanced Dementia. References available upon request.
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Jacqueline A.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jackie. I am an experienced caregiver and esthetician night student on weekday nights. For over 9 years I have worked as a nanny, pet sitter, house keeper, organizer, personal stylist, home and event decorator and grocery shopper. I love to bring my well rounded lifestyle into your home and make everything feel...

Lisa F. says "She is absolutely amazing! She is always on time and responds quickly to messages. She is a hard worker and very efficient with helping us. Our daughter...

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Angelina G.

South Pasadena, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi ! My name is Angelina, I'm a 21-year-old college student who's currently going on her third year of college. All my courses are online and won't interfere with my working hours . I am flexible and willing to work with some schedules. I was raised in South Pasadena, where I attended school all through high school where I...

Jan K. says "Angelina has been great. She is very dependable and has been a great communicator. Most importantly, both my kids really like having her as their babysitter....

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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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Helen M.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
As a caregiver, I find joy in helping children flourish and develop. My passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences. Supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option drives me to go above and beyond. Patient, calm, creative, and friendly, I ensure a nurturing environment for your child....

Richie E. says "Helen took care of my kids after school (ages 6 & 8 at the time). She was amazing with the kids! They truly loved spending time with her (and they are...

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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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
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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Cielo V.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 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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June P.

Modern Day Mary Poppins

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$125/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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Melanie N.

Super Nanny

Los Angeles, CA

3.0(1)
from
$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
- born & raised in Kansas - babysat starting at 11 years old - great with new born babies - 12-year-old helping with homework, emotional support, etc. - specialized in early childhood interventions - specialized in working with kiddos with Autism, and experienced with other special needs - specialized in integrating kiddos...

Evan P. says "Melanie has been great with our son! She is very patient and understanding. She is also very willing to listen to his particular needs and do her best to...

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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
Hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
dementia
+ 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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Vanessa H.

Part-time Caregiver

Pico Rivera, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi there! I'm Vanessa - I'm 29 and have been a private nanny for about 10 years now. I've been lucky to work long-term with five wonderful families (and plenty of others here and there), and I've loved every stage along the way! I also spent a little over a year working as an aide at a high school, which gave me a whole new...

Carolyn L. says "Vanessa was amazing with our son (age 3) who has a severe speech delay and is extremely high energy. We were going out of town for vacation and wanted...

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Rebecca L.

Love To Give Special Care One Of My Specialty

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I attended Bryman College now known as everest, I graduated with a diploma as a medical assistant. I did my intern at a cardiologist office, I love life, I truly love people it was a great experience learning to do EKG"s and attaching holters to patients. one weekend my aunt ask me to help her for the errands with her patient,...
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Maiah P.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, first let me start off by saying I have a love and passion for working children. I am currently attending college for my BA in Child Development, with that being said I have the knowledge and experience to work with children of different ages and developmental stages. I have watched and cared for children between the ages...

Taylor K. says "I worked with Maiah at the Painted Turtle Camp on multiple occasions. The Painted Turtle Camp is a camp from disabled children ran by the Delta Zeta...

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Renie R.

CPR/AED/First-Aid Certified/Vaccinated - Avail Nights, Sat, And Sun - $80 Minimum

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there, I'm Renie! I've cared for many children, from infants to special needs teens. If you'd like to meet with me as you consider hiring a new sitter for EARLY MORNINGS M-F (local only), NIGHTS, SATURDAYS, OR SUNDAYS, I'm happy to send you more info w/references and have a chat! I'm a fun but mature grown-up you can trust...

Care Member says "She is amazing I had her babysit my son just today and she’s a very sweet soul she has great contact and played and treated him like we do !!! Felt very...

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Stephanie D.

Los Angeles, CA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
I worked at Intergen Health as a home health aide. I gave insight towards holistic needs, providing emotional support and basic support . I was also able to hone my skills in prioritizing tasks in an efficient manner. I taught Basic American Sign Language, and tutored children that have special needs.
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Martha M.

Los Angeles, CA

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Martha. I have a background in child education, with 5-6 years of experience working in educational and daycare settings with children ages 0-10, including those with special needs. In addition, I am available for babysitting and enjoy creating a safe, caring environment for children.
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Alondra M.

Compton, CA

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm a compassionate and trustworthy caregiver with extensive experience in elderly care and a genuine love for working with children. I have a background in caring for kids with special needs as well as those who are typically developing. I also offer meal prep services, light housekeeping, and transportation. I strive to create...
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  • The average post rate is $32.00/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 1.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Maywood, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Maywood, CA are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

River G.

River came over to meet us and the kids and immediately connected with our toddler. She was professional and really sweet. We will...

- Care member

Susie C.

Susie is a fantastic caregiver: kindhearted, patient, and very professional. Even though we haven't worked with Susie on a full time basis,...

- Care member

Jacqueline A.

She is absolutely amazing! She is always on time and responds quickly to messages. She is a hard worker and very efficient with helping...

- Lisa F.

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