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Paris D.

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have extensive experience working with children, primarily toddlers and school-aged kids, and I've babysat multiple children at once. I am CPR and First Aid certified and have experience caring for special needs children. Over the years, I've helped with homework, prepared meals, organized fun activities, taken kids to school,...
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Tiffany G.

Lawndale, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have worked with children in many different settings over the last 12 years. I've worked in schools, volunteered in an outdoor setting and recently worked in the homes of special needs children as a registered behavioral technician (RBT). I have worked with special needs children and teenagers ranging from 2-17 years old. The...

Jane B. says "We highly recommend Tiffany! She is honest and kind and truly goes above and beyond. She provided care for our special needs son on two different days. She...

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Maritza V.

Looking for Full Time or Part Time Jobs

Lawndale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience as a nanny. I love children and enjoy working with them and I am taking my responsibility very seriously. I assure you of my honesty and integrity. I am bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish languages. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. I'm a foster mom too I work well with all personality...

Kelly B. says "The basics about Maritza are that she is reliable, trustworthy, kind and smart. The great things about Maritza are innumerable! I would hire her back in a...

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Katwims E.

Lawndale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a psychologist specializing in children, graduated in Venezuela. For the situation of my country I came looking for a better future. I'm the third of six sisters. I have years of experience starting with my younger sisters, and ending with my patients who have all been children. In Venezuela I work in a school with children...

Care Member says "Katty was amazing with our kids! She watched our kids overnight when we were in a work trip…the kids just loved her and asked when we can leave and she...

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Danielle S.

Stay-at-home Mom Who Is Now An Empty Nester Would Love To Help You And Your Family Out

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a Certified Newborn Specialist with a degree in early child development. I taught newborn care and babysitting courses at Henry Mayo Hospital. I volunteer at Torrance Memorial, use to for Children's hospital as a newborn cuddler, and worked nursery at my church. I have experience with preemies, multiples and special needs,...

Kelly H. says "Danielle is one of the few friends that was able to soothe my severely disabled daughter when she was very young. We have been friends for 15+ years and...

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Alexia Victoria M.

Hey, How Are You? My Name Is Alexia

Redondo Beach, CA

4.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Live-out Position Hello! My name is Alexia, and I'm from Brazil. I'm 24 years old. I have 20, 000 hours of childcare experience. I have cared for children of various ages, including those with autism, which has given me a lot of patience and a deep understanding of different needs. Experienced in working with children with...

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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Elvira A.

Torrance, CA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I have worked at an elementary school with a teacher who specializes with special needs children. I care for my special needs sister who is now 31 years old.
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Crystiani S.

Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$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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Crystiani S.

Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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 "I had the absolute pleasure of having Crys care for my 9-month-old daughter on several occasions. She is a top-tier professional with exceptional...

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Brittany D.

Part Time Caregiver

San Pedro, CA

4.5(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Brittany, from San Pedro Ca. I have experience with infants to toddlers, to school age, preteens, teenagers all the above. I've worked for many daycare's, public schools, and much more! I have worked for Los Angeles Unified School District as a regular aid and an aid for children with special needs. , and I am...

Sonya O. says "Brittany seems like a very nice lady. "

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Dawn S.

Child Development

Lomita, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I am a mother of 3 grown daughters. I hold a California teaching certification in Early Childhood Education as well as a BS in Psychology. I have worked for local School District for 32 years and taught at private schools. I currently am employed with local school district as a substitute teacher and privately tutor special...

Maryam H. says "Best thing happened to my family during pandemic was to get to know Dawn . My kids connected with her instantly and she is caring, loving and knows how to...

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Bridget B.

Lomita, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
For the past eight years, I have worked with seniors of all levels of care, specifically with Alzheimer and Dementia care. Working with them has taught me a lot and given me a lot of patience and love for people. I am passionate about what I do and I always look out for the well being of others. I am well experienced in bathing,...

Keith E. says "Bridget was ideal to work with. Honest and caring. Very courteous. Will definitely be hiring her again."

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Robinna B.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Before being an Early Intervention Teacher at Pediatric Therapy Network, my mother worked with children and adults with special needs for over 20 years. Working with children has shown me the significance and beauty in helping people become independent and active members in society.

Elinor R. says "Robinna has been the best babysitter we've had for our special needs son. Not only did she take the time to get to know our son. She constantly...

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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
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Elizabeth R.

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

El Segundo, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Marlen L.

Torrance, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion. My decade of experience caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers, has solidified my commitment to fostering their growth and development. Previous babysitting roles further ignited this desire to positively impact young lives. I'm...

Care Member says "I have worked with Marlén In childcare for 3 years now and she is a very loving and caring employee. She is always ionntop of it when it comes to making...

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Dawn S.

Child Development Teacher With Social Education Background

Lomita, CA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 28 years experience working for RBUSD as a substitute child development teacher and a special Ed Aide. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities and differing abilities including , Autism and Down Syndrome. I am the mother of 3 grown children two of which had learning disabilities. I have an associates degree...
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Michaela H.

Special Needs Caregiver

Torrance, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
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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Lisa S.

Full-Time Caregiver Of All Ages

Torrance, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I was a stay-at-home mother for 13 years raising my 3 children, one of which had special needs, extensive medical needs and global delays. I taught at a local preschool for 7 years. Upon leaving that school I worked as a nanny for a family of 4 children with 5-year-old twins, a 3-year-old and a 10 day old as well as and 2...

Trish S. says "Very friendly, outgoing, and excellent with our son :o)"

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Tiffany G.

We highly recommend Tiffany! She is honest and kind and truly goes above and beyond. She provided care for our special needs son on two...

- Jane B.

Maritza V.

The basics about Maritza are that she is reliable, trustworthy, kind and smart. The great things about Maritza are innumerable! I would hire...

- Kelly B.

Katwims E.

Katty was amazing with our kids! She watched our kids overnight when we were in a work trip…the kids just loved her and asked when we can...

- Care member

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