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Valentina M.


Pacific Palisades, CA

$18-50/hr1 yrs exp

Psychology Student At Pepperdine | Tutor | Special Needs Experience

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I am a Psychology student at Pepperdine University. In high school, I worked in the Best Buddies club to help students with social mentoring. I also taught students English from underprivileged communities. Currently, I help individuals with cognitive disabilities of all ages. I'd describe my personality as calm, genuine, and...
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Austin D.


Pacific Palisades, CA

$30-40/hr1 yrs exp

Live-In Companion

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The last four months I was in Malibu working 75/wk as a live-in companion for a 22 yr old with Autism. I also have worked in the surf camp industry for the last 6 years, working with kids ages 5-17
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Emma M.


Pacific Palisades, CA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With Special Needs Experience

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I am currently a senior at Harvard-Westlake High School and will be attending Northwestern University next fall. I have 2 years of experience working as a Senior Research Assistant through the UCLA PEERS Program for Neuroscience and Human Behavior where I help teach autistic and other neurodiversity children skills to maintain...
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Richard S.


Pacific Palisades, CA

$19-40/hr4 yrs exp

Male Child Care Provider

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With a strong background in childcare, CPR certification, and experience working with children with special needs, I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the well-being and development of the children under your care. In my previous roles as a childcare provider and caregiver, I have had the privilege of working...
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Richard S.


Pacific Palisades, CA

$20-45/hr4 yrs exp

Professional Male Care Proivder

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Reliable and compassionate professional with a strong background in childcare and personal assistance. With a wealth of experience in senior and child care, I bring reliability, compassion, and a comprehensive skill set to the table. Having supported both children with special needs and the elderly, I am dedicated to fostering...
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Samantha S.


Van Nuys, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Sitter'

5.0

(4)

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I have experience in Aba therapy, I worked for special needs children for a year. I have been a Preschool teacher for the 2-3-year-old program for 3 years. I am in college majoring Speech Pathology. Please feel free to ask me anything!
5.0
"I just had to take a moment to share my thoughts on Samantha. She has been an absolute godsend in helping me care for my first-born daughter. As a new mom, I was constantly worried about all the little things...

Reviewed by Care member

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Tanya R.


Winnetka, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Love Helping Others

5.0

(1)

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My name Is Tanya and I live in Winnetka CA. I'm 31 years old and I always had a Passion with helping others with their needs. I have experience taking care of Seniors and children that have disabilities for 8 years. I have 3 kids of my own. I have experience with children with special needs and ADD&ADHD. I'm a kind,...
5.0
"Tanya was super loving, patient and caring. Her personality was great for me and I will be requesting her again."

Reviewed by Care member

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Blanca C.


Los Angeles, CA

$27-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Helper For After School.

5.0

(4)

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Hello families! This is Blanca. I have more than 10 years of experience. I love kids of all ages! I'm also a mother of 2. I have experience working with toddler's-teens and special needs. I'm responsible, honest, respectful, friendly, reliable and hard worker. I have strong references if needed. I'm fluent in bilingual English/...
5.0
"Blanca is a Fantastic child care provider for our kids. She is punctual, reliable, and kind. We were fortunate to have her help. Highly recommended."

Reviewed by Menkhu T.

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Tom K.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Part Time Nanny In Brentwood 3+ Years Special Needs Work Fluent In English And German

5.0

(3)

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Hello there, thank you for visiting my profile. Here are a few things about me and my experience in child care. I was born in Germany with three younger sisters. Raising and caring for them was part of being the older brother and I loved doing it. After I graduated high school I wanted to experience more and that's when I...
5.0
"Tom is fantastic. He is kind, punctual and accommodating. He is great with our kid and actively supports their needs both in terms of play and care. I would recommend Tom for any child care position. He is an...

Reviewed by Care member

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Erin B.


Beverly Hills, CA

$35-47/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Nanny With 20+ Years Experience

5.0

(2)

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Hello, I'm a loving and dedicated Nanny with many years experience caring for children of all ages in a live-in and live-out capacity. Now that I've raised my own 3 children including twins, I'm available once again to provide nurturing and care for your children as well! Some of my favorite things to do are spending time...
5.0
"Our little guy is 5 months old, very active, very mobile, and high energy. Erin did a fantastic job both matching his energy and helping him calm down when he needed soothing. She played with him, took him for...

Reviewed by David P.

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Stephanie L.


Santa Monica, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver, Seniors, Flexible Schedule,

5.0

(2)

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Hello Family, My name is Stephanie. I am here to assist you and your Loved one in this time of need. Please email me. I have experience as a Caregiver for over 10 years. I am also a Respite Care provider. I am patient, kind, prompt and reliable as well as spiritual, enthusiastic, gentle and positive. I am a resident in Santa...
5.0
"Stephanie was hired to provide companionship to my husband who suffers from early stage of Alzheimer's disease at the time. She is smart, intelligent, reliable, charming, and a problem solver. She took him to...

Reviewed by Alice P.

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Alyssa C.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny With Years Of Experience

5.0

(15)

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Hi! My name is Alyssa and I have been working with families off of Care for more than 12 years. A little about me: I have a master's degree, ECE, elementary and special education teaching experience. My childcare background includes caring for multiples, newborns, toddlers, medical and special needs children. I've worked...
5.0
"Out of all of the nanny's we have ever had for either of our children, Alyssa is hands down the best of the best. She is dependable, punctual, warm, kind, and the perfect person you would want to leave your...

Reviewed by Chelsey C.

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Brittani H.


West Hollywood, CA

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Oakland Nanny Seeking A New Family!

5.0

(1)

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Hello, I live in West Hollywood and I'm looking for jobs in the west LA area, either one time or reoccurring! I have special-needs experience, infant and toddler development using RIE and Montessori, have a valid drivers license, and sit Pets, as well! I can drive a family vehicle, but cannot transport children in my car due to...
5.0
"Brittani cared for our daughter when she was an older infant. We had an unfortunate experience with our first nanny, and so were absolutely over the moon when we found Brittani. Right away, she impressed us...

Reviewed by Morgan D.

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Liliana F.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Monday Thru Friday Caregiver/CNA/HHA Available

5.0

(1)

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I am a certified nursing assistant and home health aide as well as CPR/BLS and first aide certified. I am a patient, dependable, honest, quick thinking and calm individual. I have both personal and professional experience. My experience includes patients with stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease, hemiplegia,...
5.0
"Gracie has really enjoyed Lily sitting with her because she's fun and engaging. It's not always simple to find activities to do with a special needs child but Lily is kind and understands Gracie. She does an...

Reviewed by Nancy B.

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Yvette J.


Los Angeles, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving for All Special Ones

5.0

(1)

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I have been caring for a special young lady. I have respect for her life as is. I help with bathing, dressing, talking, laughing and some discipline.
5.0
"Yvette was fantastic! She was nice and friendly. She was on time to pick me up to take me to my surgery. She waited in the waiting room for me while I recovered. She got my prescriptions filled. She checked in...

Reviewed by Jeff G.

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Adela M.


Los Angeles, CA

$40/hr20 yrs exp

I'm A Fun, creative And Compassionate Person.

5.0

(1)

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Hi, my name is Adela M, I'm 49 years old, with 30 years of child care experience. I'm fully vaccinated, I have a clean driving record, bilingual, very responsible and flexible since I'm not married and no kids. I have experience from new born to pre-teens. also I have experience with children with special needs. have great...
5.0
"Adela is caring and professional. She has many decades experience of being a nanny and it shows with how she interacts with my son. Plus she’s on time and communicative!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Porter R.


Encino, CA

$47/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Mother's Helper With Over 10 Years Experience

5.0

(2)

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College graduate with a degree in psychology and a minor in elementary education, currently interviewing for a new full time job and looking for a position in childcare. I have experience with all ages, multiples, big families, and special needs. I've worked childcare jobs since I was about 11 years old, and have been everything...
5.0
"Porter is just fabulous. She has been a real blessing for us. She's flexible and caring and responsible and sweet. She has been so helpful with our kids and has always been ready to help us out. I just...

Reviewed by Kate L.

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Elizabeth S.


Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Bilingual, College Educated, Special Needs & Autism

5.0

(1)

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Hello my name is Liz and I'm an empathetic caregiver, A little bit about myself: I come from a large family, so taking care of people comes as second nature to me. I started working as a care giver and found a new passion of taking care of people. I'm also a mother to an adult daughter. My schedule is currently open
5.0
"Liz has helped my family for many years. She was originally hired by me in 2010 to help with my newborn son and his two-year-old brother. When my second child was 18 months old he was diagnosed with severe...

Reviewed by Daisy D.

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Jeanette L.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Charismatic, Dependable, Fun Sitter!

5.0

(5)

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Hi! My name is Jeanette, and caring for children has always been one of my passions. With over 10 years of babysitting experience, I've had the privilege of being a trusted caregiver with several families, nannying infants as young as 4 months old to teenagers. Professionally, I've worked as an art educator and language teacher,...
5.0
"Jeannette has baby sat my 5 year old on a few occasions so I could actually have a date night, and did a great job. She was communicative, proactive, and my kid loved her. They played games, she got her to bed...

Reviewed by Care member

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Christina C.


Santa Monica, CA

$19-24/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have always been around friends and family members with disabilities and feel very natural with lending a helping hand. In high school and college I was a part of best buddies and was a part time caretaker in college for a girl with cerebral palsy.
5.0
"Christina was a nanny for my 15 year old daughter with cerebral palsy. They are still close friends and I appreciate everything she did while working for us!"

Reviewed by Jane A.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pacific Palisades, CA

Samantha S.

5.0

Samantha has been a true blessing. Her personalized care, patience, and creativity in engaging our children have made a profound impact on our family. She's not just a caregiver; she's an educator and mentor to our kids. Samantha's ability to connect with our children on a personal level has...

- Care member

Tanya R.

5.0

Tanya was super loving, patient and caring. Her personality was great for me and I will be requesting her again.

- Care member

Blanca C.

5.0

Blanca is a Fantastic child care provider for our kids. She is punctual, reliable, and kind. We were fortunate to have her help. Highly recommended.

- Menkhu T.

Tom K.

5.0

Tom is great! Wonderful and very punctual

- Care member

Erin B.

5.0

Our little guy is 5 months old, very active, very mobile, and high energy. Erin did a fantastic job both matching his energy and helping him calm down when he needed soothing. She played with him, took him for a nice long walk outside, and got him down for his scheduled naps. Erin proved herself to...

- David P.

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