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Melissa F.


Rancho Mirage, CA

$18-23/hr9 yrs exp

BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)

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My name is Melissa F. I am a BCBA and I have 7 years of experience in providing direct ABA services in both home and school settings. I am experienced with children ages 2 to 19. I have worked with Autism, Aspergers, developmental delays, Willams syndrome, and Downs syndrome. I offer a naturalistic (NET) approach and use...
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Summer C.


Rancho Mirage, CA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi I'm Summer! I am currently a Junior in college in the Los Angeles area and I'm here in Palm Desert for the beginning of the Summer! I have been babysitting since I was about 14 years old. I have experience working with kids of all ages and spent time volunteering at the boys and girls club working with kids with special...

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My mother had a severe stroke years ago and outside of the nursing home, I was her primary caregiver. I also have a mentally handicapped brother-in-law and I have been his primary caregiver for many years when he's in town for holidays. I am very comfortable around people with special needs, no matter the age! I am very...
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Carena V.


Indio, CA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver , Medication Technician/CMA, Hospice Care

5.0

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*Covid vaccinated* I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for...
5.0
"Carena assisted my ailing father with his care. She was kind, patient, warm, and extremely professional. Our family appreciated her support for my father during an extremely difficult time for us. We would...

Reviewed by Alex C.

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Yvette S.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-36/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have worked for riverside county office of education for 16 years caring for infants and toddlers, I have also worked for Palm Springs unified school district as a special needs assistant, and most recently as a lead teacher of a 2-year-olds classroom. I have 12 units in early childhood education, CPR and first aid certified,...
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Brenda S.


Thousand Palms, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Of 16 Years Seeking Full Or Part-Time Job

5.0

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My childcare experience began growing up when my mother was a foster parent to over 35 special needs kids throughout the years. I had the honor and benefit of getting to learn from the greatest, most patient caretaker I know. I learned to adapt my method of care to the child and to not try to apply the same methods to every...
5.0
"Brenda, by far, was the best 'addition' to our (rapidly) growing family's needs. She provided the most amazing care for our 3 children (ages 10 months - 3 years). We were SO lucky to have her and wish more than...

Reviewed by Jana P.

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Andrea M.


Cathedral City, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Sweet

5.0

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I'm an experienced, responsible and fun-loving babysitter with over 10 years of experience. Work with children is my passion. I have experience with special needs kids. I love to play/teach them a variety of activities. I'm Comfortable taking care of newborns (age 0-3), infants, and toddlers. I'm graduated with a Pre- K teaching...
5.0
"Andrea is THE best nanny we’ve ever had! I cannot recommend or praise her enough. She absolutely loves what she does and it shows. She watched our 1yr old multiple times a week for a couple months while we were...

Reviewed by Care member

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Carena V.


Indio, CA

$56/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

5.0

(1)

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I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for critical care ,...
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Lora N.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Dependable Special Needs Provider

5.0

(2)

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Hi, I'm Lori and I've lived out here in the desert for 15 years and I love it out here. I grew up in Iowa and I'm a HUGE animal lover. I have experience in taking care of children and adults. I have been working with special needs kids starting in grade school and had my first paying job working with special needs kids when I...
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Flor V.


Indian Wells, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny (Experienced With Special Needs Kids!)

4.9

(10)

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:D Hello! My name is Flor and I've been babysitting children ages 0-12 for as long as I can remember! I have extensive experience not only in Childcare but also as a Private Tutor. I also absolutely love animals as well so I can guarantee you will not be disappointed in choosing me if your household includes furry babies! I've...
5.0
"Flor was wonderful and provided childcare for our four kiddos ranging in age from 20 months to 6 years, allowing our two families to enjoy a much needed adults-only outing. She was incredibly communicative both...

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Alondra V.


Cathedral City, CA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

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I have experience working with children for 5 years. Experience with working in after school programs and following school curriculums. Also working with children with special needs. I have a BA in Liberal Studies. Trying to peruse my career as a teacher or speech pathology. CPR/AED certified.
5.0
"Alondra was a wonderful childcare provider for our two small children (ages 2 and 1) during the middle of the pandemic last year. She is extremely punctual, kind, patient and great with the kids. She is still a...

Reviewed by Paul L.

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Douglas F.


Palm Springs, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver With Excellent Referral Letters And Strong Background

5.0

(1)

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Dynamic professional with over 25 years experience with Estate Management Personal Assistant and Caregiving. Scheduled and accompanied client to Doctor's appointments, dialysis and surgeries. Responsibilities include preparing meals, dressing and bathing clients. worked to improve patient's outlook and daily living through...
5.0
"Douglas approaches caregiving with a unique blend of talent, professionalism, and a profound caring manner. His good judgment, intuition, and wonderful sense of humor create an energy of trust. Douglas is a...

Reviewed by Care member

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Beatriz A.


Cathedral City, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Honeyb Home Health Aid

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I am a healthy, strong and very responsible 50yr old with vast experience in nursing. I have two associates, one in Health Science and I am working on my Bachelor's degree, also working towards becoming an RN. I have worked 11yrs with special needs children, 2yrs in Rehab and Nursing, 3yrs Internal Medicine Office, and the last...

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I have had 2 years of experience of being a companion to special needs kids and have observed and learned from an LVN how to care for special needs.
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Lynn M.


Palm Desert, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

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Allow me to introduce myself-my name is Lynn M and I have three decades of experience in education, tutoring, and caregiving. I have been a certified preschool and elementary teacher for 30 years, and I spent five of those years teaching special education. I love working with babies and children of all ages and it brings me...
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Anastasia N.


Palm Desert, CA

$24-34/hr6 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Anastasia. I have been in childcare since I was 16, I am now 22 years old. Ive spent time working as a nanny, babysitter, camp counselor, teaching naturalist, etc. Because of this I have a lot of well rounded experience with kids ages 2-17, whether it be care or teaching them. I have certifications including...
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Jennifer R.


Palm Desert, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Mom To A 10 Year Old With Special Needs

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With a deep-seated belief in the importance of nurturing and protecting children, I bring a wealth of experience in raising both my own children and siblings. Through these roles, I've developed a profound understanding of the unique needs and challenges children face at different stages of development. My journey with children...
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Audrey M.


Palm Desert, CA

$16-50/hr5 yrs exp

Passion For People And Animals!

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I have 5 years of experience in babysitting/nannying. I'm an engaging and focused caregiver and love being able to help families however I can! I can help with homework, meal prep, light housework, and above all else making sure your kids are safe and secure! I have experience with special needs children and in navigating severe...
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Rosa A.


Cathedral City, CA

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Need A Nanny?

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Hello their, my name is Rosa and one of my favorite things to do is care for young children. I have worked as a respite care provider since 2017 for special needs children and as a babysitter for many family and friends. I have cared for small infants as small as 3 months old! I love to work with babies mainly because they are...
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Katherine B.


Indian Wells, CA

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi! I'm Kate- a college student whose home for the summer and am looking to babysit. I absolutely adore kids and have tons of experience- including infant/toddler care, special needs care, camp counseling, and babysitting! I can also help with any household needs.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rancho Mirage, CA

Carena V.

5.0

Carena assisted my ailing father with his care. She was kind, patient, warm, and extremely professional. Our family appreciated her support for my father during an extremely difficult time for us. We would HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone.

- Alex C.

Brenda S.

5.0

Brenda worked for friends that had triplets, so I knew that she could handle my daughter just fine. Brenda is flexible and accommodating which helps with our busy schedules. S. is 28 months old, so it's all about playing, reading, drawing and painting. Brenda does a great job of finding...

- Randy H.

Andrea M.

5.0

Andrea is THE best nanny we’ve ever had! I cannot recommend or praise her enough. She absolutely loves what she does and it shows. She watched our 1yr old multiple times a week for a couple months while we were in Palm Springs. She took her swimming, on walks, made delicious meals for her etc. Our...

- Care member

Flor V.

5.0

Flor has taken care of our kids over two separate periods and has been wonderful. (Kids 4/6, as well as 5/7 years old) She's been very communicative and has provided lots of details into what the kids have done (crafts, swimming, etc) and how they've behaved. Thank you Flor!

- Keith W.

Alondra V.

5.0

Alondra was a wonderful childcare provider for our two small children (ages 2 and 1) during the middle of the pandemic last year. She is extremely punctual, kind, patient and great with the kids. She is still a trusted care taker for our family, including picking up kids from school, taking them to...

- Paul L.

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