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I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Transferring/Body Lifting. I currently work with the school district working with kids with special needs. I love my job and I love working with kids of all needs! I am an experienced, hard working, and caring person who is excited to take on any job...
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I am a positive, energetic, creative, patient and adventoures caregiver for both children and fur babies. I enjoy learning new things as well as teaching children of all ages. I have experience with special needs children as I worked as a behavioral therapist. I am reliable, trustworthy, bilingual and organized. You can count on...
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I have experience working with special needs children (cerebral palsy, autistic, mental retardation). For a year and a half I worked as a Respite Care Taker. I've cared for a child who had medical needs, including overnight stays.
I worked in childcare for 2 years during my undergrad. I was with the YMCA in after school...
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Nicole C.
Pacoima, CA
$26-27/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hello! To begin with, I have worked with children in general for 5 years through LAUSD as a teacher assistant. From there I transitioned to working in a field related to my college degree. I work with an agency and am a behavioral interventionist (BII) and provide ABA practice to those with a disability. In my work field with...
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Nicole C.
Pacoima, CA
$23-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi there! A little about me I have worked with kids for 6 years. I worked for LAUSD for 4 years as a teacher assistant working with kids from kindergarten up to middle school. I have supervised, assisted in homework/classwork, and worked 1:1 with children. Currently I work for an agency with special needs and have experience...
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Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Ranged from ages 30-90's, various major medical conditions such as Diabetes, Cancer, Dementia, Special Needs and the aging.
Primary responsibilities have included:
managing medications, light housekeeping, meal preparations and planning, provide compassionate companionship and intellectual...
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"Sylvia cared for my mother as a live-in for two years. Mom had several health issues and my family and I felt peace of mind knowing she was in such great hands when we could not be there. Sylvia has a gentle,...
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After working as a camp counselor for 6 years I am now a licensed speech language pathologist assistant with experience working with preschoolers, elementary school age, and middle school age students. I especially enjoy working with special needs students and kids on the autism spectrum, and have learned how to connect with...
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"She's great! Our kid had to leave daycare for a couple of days and June was able to watch him while we were at work. She was a lifesaver. He talks about her all the time and I don't feel worried or anything...
Reviewed by Owen D.
Isamar C.
Reseda, CA
$27/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Isamar. I am a very energetic, hard-working, and dependable person. I can cook, clean, help with homework, and I encourage lots of outdoor activities. I have 8 years experience in childcare and have a genuine love for kids. I have cared for children of all ages from newborn to 12 years of age, including special...
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"Isamar has been a blessing. She is dependable and understanding. Helps my daughter with homework and provides reliable transportation. Isamar prepares meals and researches recipes due to my daughters sensitive...
Reviewed by Edith H.
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Hello, I work as a special Ed classroom aide at an elementary school for LAUSD. At the moment I work one on one with a student but I have worked in groups. In the past I have worked as an aide for all grade levels. My current classroom consists of Kinder/1st/ 2nd and 3rd graders. On a day to day basis I helped with language...
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"Ahmed is amazing. He's very reliable, responsible, respectful and dedicated. Our children absolutely adore him."
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My name is Samantha and I am 27 years old. I have 10 + years of experience being a nanny and a home health aid as well as 10 years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I've done odds and ends jobs for multiple families through the years since most my work has been in a more intimate setting. Cleaning,...
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"Samantha is such a kind person, our child with autism loves her. She is a true professional who takes her responsibilities seriously and is a great addition to any family with a special needs child. She is hard...
Reviewed by Cindi P.
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30 years old in school, reaching my BA. I have two children, a 10-year-old and a 1-year-old. I have my AA in child development. I have experience with children, special needs for 10 years. I love children. Currently, with Tinkergarten, I give classes during the day through outdoor activities.
I'm adventurous, crafty, and...
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"Having Sharon care for my children was a great expirience, she provides such a loving atmosphere, is very patient with my children , has lots of dedication to her trade, and is very family centered. I...
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Keely Q.
Sylmar, CA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I am majoring Child Life Specialist. My experience taking care of kids with special needs was a wonderful experience. I took care of a boy, who was autistic, has low muscle tone, and sensory problem. I can really say it was a really good experience working with him. He was a wonderful boy and I made him feel comfortable with...
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"Keely is very easy to communicate & very reliable . My son adores her. She's very clean & organize she kept my house tidy. I highly recommend her."
Reviewed by Meiravi K.
Yara H.
Reseda, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Experience: 10 years in caregiving- including special needs children, infants, lead daycare teacher, CNA for both home health and in-hospital geriatric patients, 3 years administrative assistant .
Certified Nurse Assistant (just in case!)
CPR Certified
Drivers License w/ clean record
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Non-smoker...
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"We've been using Yara for a few weeks and absolutely love her! She is very capable of handling the day with my 3&5 year old from structuring activities to being silly - they Miss Yara!"
Reviewed by Crystal J.
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Hello everyone! I have 10+ years of experience working with children. I simply love children and I enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. I have worked with in special education as one to one assistant at a school setting. I have done ABA therapy at school, home, and clinic setting. I have also...
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"We love Karen! She is so patient with our daughter and speaks to and teaches her in Spanish, which is very important to us. She is our first nanny experience and we're glad to have hired her. She's super...
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Multi-lingual nanny here to help
Dear families!
I'm a 37 y/o expert nanny with 14+ years of experience looking to work 3-5 MORNINGS,
Looking to start around September 1st.
I have been working for 25+ families with kids in the age range from newborn to 16 years old, as well as children with special needs. I would say that my...
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"Marion is our nearly full time nanny for my 2 year old and my now 8 month old. We are only parting ways because we are moving and we are devastated. She is a dream to work with and totally kept our family...
Reviewed by Amber P.
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I have been taking care of senior citizens for the past 15 years.
Experience in distributing medications, bathing, dressing, feeding, tube feeding, cooking, cleaning, mobility issues and some physical therapy. I am outgoing, have a great sense of humor and easy to get along with. I am very patient, and have a good beside manner,...
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"Lucinda is amazing. She is a deeply caring person. It’s her nature. She is upbeat and try’s to uplift the patients spirits. I trusted her completely to take good care of my loved one. She communicates what is...
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I am Miriam a 40 years old now, I am happily married with one 17-year-old girl. I have been a personal caregiver for over 15 years and I thoroughly enjoy and love the elderly. I see my job as a ministry to give back to those who have given so much in their lifetime. In addition to providing companionship, I can help monitor...
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Hi, my name is Katie and I'm 28 years old and currently live with my husband and our 10-month-old pup in Woodland Hills.
I am very outgoing, very loving/nurturing, active, reliable and responsible! I have been working with children for over 10 years now, including 1 year at a preschool as an aid in a 3-4-year-old class room. I...
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"Katie has worked with our family for many years now. She started off as a P/T nanny, picking our 5yo daughter up from her after school program each day, and caring for her until we got home from work. She was...
Reviewed by Ivy O.
Rich A.
Valley Village, CA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Needs Provider | Communication Aide | Personal Mentor | Behavior Assistance
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Hi! My name is Rich & I would love to help your life become a little easier! I have 10+ years of experience assisting children & young adults as a Private Mentor Coach (sharing special personalized programs uniquely created for each individual's specific needs, challenges & goals to further achieve), Respite care, Behavioral...
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"Rich was wonderful with my teen with special needs. He is very skilled and knowledgeable about dealing with kids with all kinds of issues. I highly recommend Rich !!"
Reviewed by Rianna Z.
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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...
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"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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pacoima, CA
Sylvia G.
5.0
Sylvia cared for my mother as a live-in for two years. Mom had several health issues and my family and I felt peace of mind knowing she was in such great hands when we could not be there. Sylvia has a gentle, calm, and caring way about her. She also has a fun personality that lifted mom’s spirits...
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June T.
5.0
She's great! Our kid had to leave daycare for a couple of days and June was able to watch him while we were at work. She was a lifesaver. He talks about her all the time and I don't feel worried or anything with her at the house.
- Owen D.
Isamar C.
5.0
Isamar is a very caring,thoughtful, responsible and reliable person.
- Glenda T.
Ahmed E.
5.0
Ahmed is amazing. He's very reliable, responsible, respectful and dedicated. Our children absolutely adore him.
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Samantha P.
5.0
Samantha is such a kind person, our child with autism loves her. She is a true professional who takes her responsibilities seriously and is a great addition to any family with a special needs child. She is hard working and reliable, and a true delight to work with. Whomever hires her is lucky to...
- Cindi P.
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