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Elizabeth V.

Porter Ranch, CA

from: $20/hr

I am compassionate, clean and willing to learn and go the extra mile. I am gentle, happy and easy going. I love people and animals.

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Callie S.

Experienced Babysitter And Registered Behavioral Therapist Supporting Children With Special Needs

Porter Ranch, CA

from: $25/hr

Swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

Hi! My name is Callie, and I'm a doctoral student in clinical psychology with a passion for working with children and families. I have experience as a play therapist and have worked with kids of various ages, supporting their emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. I strive to create a safe, fun, and nurturing...

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Cindy L.

Weekend Caregiver

Porter Ranch, CA

from: $22/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

carpooling

I am a 43 yr old mortgage industry professional who also has experience in caregiving for both children and seniors. Both age groups find me comfortable to be around and reliable. The kids find me fun to play with and the seniors confide in me as a companion who can assist with whatever needed. I have completed some nursing...

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Nayla H.

Gentle Yet Fun Nanny

Porter Ranch, CA

from: $28/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

I achieved my AA in special needs/childhood development. I am a fluent speaker in both Spanish and Arabic, with reading and writing skills in the former. My experience includes 10 years plus in childcare, working with children ages 1 through 16, including children with autism and delayed learners. As a mother of three now-adult...

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Cindy L.

Weekend Caregiver

Porter Ranch, CA

from: $22/hr

5 years experience

Personal care

live-in home care

dementia

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Zlata H.

Private Nanny With Golden Hands

Woodland Hills, CA

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience

Swimming supervision

meal prep

grocery shopping

craft assistance

Dear parents, I am highly experienced, university educated, professional nanny. I have extensive experience taking care of infant age (from 3 months), toddler age, and preschool age kids. In my nanny career I did not missed any age (experienced with newborn babies all the way to 15 y. o. teenagers). Experienced w/ toddler twins...

Care Member says "Zlata is our current nanny and we all love her! She takes our boys outside to play and for walks and does fun activities with them inside (art, cooking,...

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Vanessa C.

Responsible And Caring

Panorama City, CA

5.0(1)

from: $10/hr

6 years experience

Meal prep

travel

light cleaning

grocery shopping

craft assistance

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Hello! My name is Vanessa I have 4 years professional experience with childcare ages 3-16. My skills and knowledge comes from working with the school district and well as summer camps. I have knowledge working with kids from different ages as well as working with those in the autistic spectrum and special needs. I am a fun...

Odalis M. says "Vanessa goes above and beyond in anything she sets her mind to. She is punctual dependable. Vanessa is a quick learner and is wonderful with both children...

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Karen M.

Smile Maker

Northridge, CA

5.0(1)

from: $23/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

For over 8 years I have worked with children and infants. I am very good with them. I've taught at day cares ages 3 months-12 years old. I had one toddler who was quite challenging and one day he came to me and said "I Love You" oh how that melted my heart. I taught sign language, reading, science, math, history, I sang with...

Jeanann G. says "Karen is incredible!! She watched our 10 month old for 2 weeks recently and was just SO amazing and helpful. She was incredibly patient and smart...

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Shawn H.

Part-time Caregiver/babysitter

Northridge, CA

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience

I have 26+ years of experience raising my 3 children as a SAHM, family manager and homemaker. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years, before they attended conventional schools. They all graduated with honors. Two of my children have high-functioning autism and other neuro-atypicalities. I'm well-versed in all things...

Lori W. says "Shawn is extremely thorough, thoughtful and conscientious. She is responsible, knowledgeable about working with children with special needs, practical and...

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Suzette L.

Caregiver/Adults-Seniors

Newhall, CA

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Hi. My name is Suzette and I am a caregiver with 15+ years of experience. I have experience working with adults and seniors up to the age of 94. In addition, I have 2 Master's degrees. One in Criminal Justice and the other in Marriage Family Therapy. My years as a therapist have made me much more attuned to my clients. As a...

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Lisa G.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Valencia, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Meal prep

travel

light cleaning

craft assistance

carpooling

+ 1 more

Hello my name Lisa. I have many years experience working with children of all ages. Currently I work as a mod/severe special needs teavher in a charter school. With my sons growing up I've found I have some time on my hands so I started babysitting, pet sitting and house sitting in the evenings, on the weekends and during my...

Care Member says "Lisa has repeatedly been fantastic when looking after my 5yo son, who has energy for days, and my 1.5yo daughter who is a bit on the needy side. She’s...

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Maira P.

Granada Hills, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

Meal prep

light cleaning

carpooling

Hi there! I'm Maira, I'm a mommy of 2 kids ages 14 and 19, so I have all the experience in taking care of the little ones. When it comes to children I like to pride my self in safety , I'm very cautious and safety is my number one priority, kids depend on us Adults to protect them. And showing them good morality and respect...

Ruth C. says "Maira did a wonderful job taking care of my child. Now my little ask for her because she had tons of fun"

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Leslie Y.

Part Time

North Hills, CA

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I have 4 years of experience working with children. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn! I attend California State University, Northridge (CSUN), my major is Psychology and my minor is Child Development. I am flexible with my weekend availability!

Patricia M. says "Leslie was such a delight. She worked with our special needs son, getting him ready in the morning for his volunteer day job. She was reliable and...

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Olga D.

Tarzana, CA

5.0(1)

from: $40/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Meal prep

travel

light cleaning

craft assistance

carpooling

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Hi Family! I would like to introduce myself and let you know more about me. I'm 36 years old, I'm originally from Russia. I have Bachelor's degree in education. I have more than 7 years of paid experience working with children (newborn, toddlers, early and elementary school age and special needs) I absolutely adore kids and love...

Alex F. says "I met Olga when she was working for my neighbors, as a babysitter. She was very nice, hardworking so I asked he to help me with my kid, I would definitely...

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Jacklyn R.

Energetic, Fun, Nurturing!

Encino, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

travel

light cleaning

grocery shopping

carpooling

+ 1 more

Hello, my name is Jacklyn. I have 10+ years of childcare experience. I've worked with children ages three months up to age 13. Single, twins, and sibling experience. I've had and are comfortable in roles ranging from full-time nanny, babysitter, mothers helper, infant&toddler care, as well as special-needs. Some of my previous...

Care Member says "Jacklyn was very attentive to our 8 year old son. She made sure he was entertained and also helped with schoolwork and housework. She was very flexible...

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Cloe M.

Reseda, CA

5.0(0)

from: $18/hr

I have a younger brother who has down syndrome. We are 2. 5 years apart, and growing up (4 out of 5 kids) him & I were the closest. I did any and everything for him! From walks, to feeding, playing, showering, taking care of everything you can think of. He has cancer for 4 years at 5 years old, and our entire lives changed. He...

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Martha A.

Granada Hills, CA

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Travel

meal prep

light cleaning

52-year-old 23 yrs of experience both with special needs Adults /Infants/ Twins & up to 3 CPR/ First Aid certified English/ Spanish Outstanding reference letters

Care Member says "Martha was excellent with my 10 week old daughter! She obviously has a lot of experience and was able to keep the baby calm and happy while I worked...

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Yara H.

Reseda, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

travel

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 for LAUSD. Certified Nurse Assistant (just in case!) CPR Certified Drivers License w/ clean record Background checked by care....

Tiffany A. says "Yara is really great with my 3 year old daughter who has a language delay. Yara sings songs and interacts with her to encourage communication and is...

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Lisa G.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Valencia, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

Currently, I work as a mod/severe education specialist in a full inclusion charter school . After attending CSUN and receiving my BA in Child and Adolescent Development with a special emphasis in Early Childhood Education I worked for many years in corporate daycare with infants and toddlers as well as teaching preschool and...

Care Member says "Lisa is not only highly experienced, including with special needs kids, she is flexible, accomodating, kind, and absolutely unflappable! I trust her...

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Andrew H.

Energetic And Caring Board Certified Autism Technician

Granada Hills, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

4 years experience

My name is Andrew I am currently a Nursing student. Before pursuing my nursing career I worked as a behavioral technician. I specialize in care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related conditions. I can also aide young children with tutoring or organization needs. I have been working in this field for over 3 years...

MIREYA M. says "Always on time , easy to communicate with about the wants and needs of my child . Dependable and trustworthy, amazing team player . Andrew will be an...

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Zlata H.

Zlata is our current nanny and we all love her! She takes our boys outside to play and for walks and does fun activities with them inside...

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Vanessa C.

Vanessa goes above and beyond in anything she sets her mind to. She is punctual dependable. Vanessa is a quick learner and is wonderful with...

- Odalis M.

Karen M.

Karen is incredible!! She watched our 10 month old for 2 weeks recently and was just SO amazing and helpful. She was incredibly patient and...

- Jeanann G.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Porter Ranch, CA

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Elizabeth V.

Callie S.

Experienced Babysitter And Registered Behavioral Therapist Supporting Children With Special Needs

Cindy L.

Weekend Caregiver

Nayla H.

Gentle Yet Fun Nanny

Cindy L.

Weekend Caregiver

Zlata H.

Private Nanny With Golden Hands

Vanessa C.

Responsible And Caring

Karen M.

Smile Maker

Shawn H.

Part-time Caregiver/babysitter

Suzette L.

Caregiver/Adults-Seniors

Lisa G.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Maira P.

Leslie Y.

Part Time

Olga D.

Jacklyn R.

Energetic, Fun, Nurturing!

Cloe M.

Martha A.

Yara H.

Lisa G.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Andrew H.

Energetic And Caring Board Certified Autism Technician

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