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Arisbeth J.

South Gate, CA

from
$40/hr
9 years experience
I am an experienced and dedicated caregiver with over 10 years of work supporting individuals across all age groups, including infants, toddlers, school-age children, and teens with developmental, behavioral, and medical needs. My background includes long-term private family care and professional roles with Premier Healthcare,...
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Yesenia M.

South Gate, CA

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$13/hr
2 years experience
A young 24-year-old still fairly new to the Vegas area. With 3 years of babysitting and nannying under my belt as well as taking care of an autistic child. I've also babysat for multiple people in my family of all ages. From infants to toddlers, I'm okay with just about any age group. Getting along with children as always been...
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Jocelyn N.

South Gate, CA

from
$21/hr
4 years experience
I am 26 years old. A college graduate with a degree in child development and have worked with all ages of children from new borns to teens. I am a very high spirited joyful person who loves to work with children. Activities and more. Have reliable transportation as well. I hope to work with you! I have 5 years experience working...
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Yesenia M.

South Gate, CA

from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Experienced Former Preschool Teacher and Nanny (10 Years Experience) Hello families! I am a dedicated caregiver with 8 years of nannying/babysitting plus 2 years of preschool teaching experience. I combine my background in early childhood education with a genuine love for helping children grow. I pride myself on being a...
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River G.

A Little Bit About Me And Why I Would Love To Work For You!

Los Angeles, CA

4.0(1)
from
$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm River, and I'd be so excited to care for your little one! I bring over 7 years of experience with kids of all ages, including newborns, and have held several full-time, long-term nanny roles. I'm CPR, Infant CPR, AED, First Aid, Lifeguard, and Narcan certified. I'm upbeat, hands-on, and love creating fun, enriching...

Care Member says "River came over to meet us and the kids and immediately connected with our toddler. She was professional and really sweet. We will definitely hire her...

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Jacqueline A.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jackie. I am an experienced caregiver and esthetician night student on weekday nights. For over 9 years I have worked as a nanny, pet sitter, house keeper, organizer, personal stylist, home and event decorator and grocery shopper. I love to bring my well rounded lifestyle into your home and make everything feel...

Lisa F. says "She is absolutely amazing! She is always on time and responds quickly to messages. She is a hard worker and very efficient with helping us. Our daughter...

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Katherine S.

Prepared For Everything

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
I have worked as a private in-home tutor, reading specialist at an advanced learning center and provided both in and out-of-home childcare for more than a decade. I've always been in love with English studies and my experience in education has allowed me to share this enthusiasm with learners at all levels, including those with...

Charles S. says "Katherine is an extremely dependable person and was super engaging with our kids aged 3 and 6. Highly recommended!"

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Makayla D.

New To This, But A Fast Learner.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
I love all kids of all types, my main goal after college is to start my own foster home. I'm very good with kids but I have not had to much experience with special needs. In middle school and some of high school, I helped with some of the special need kids after school and that's when I knew I wanted to work with them more. I...

Jane B. says "We highly recommend Makayla. She provided care on two different days with our special needs son. She is honest, helpful, kind, and trustworthy. She was...

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June P.

Modern Day Mary Poppins

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$125/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I just completed my certification in Intermediated Crisis Management Strategies from the Marcus Autism Center. I also have my certificate in Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress from Yale. The last few years have been an unusual and overwhelming time for children in terms of education & learning. I want to...

Care Member says "June is simply the BEST. June worked with my autistic son full time for 7 years throughout his entire elementary school, including summers. She was his...

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Vanessa H.

Part-time Caregiver

Pico Rivera, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi there! I'm Vanessa - I'm 29 and have been a private nanny for about 10 years now. I've been lucky to work long-term with five wonderful families (and plenty of others here and there), and I've loved every stage along the way! I also spent a little over a year working as an aide at a high school, which gave me a whole new...

Carolyn L. says "Vanessa was amazing with our son (age 3) who has a severe speech delay and is extremely high energy. We were going out of town for vacation and wanted...

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Maiah P.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello, first let me start off by saying I have a love and passion for working children. I am currently attending college for my BA in Child Development, with that being said I have the knowledge and experience to work with children of different ages and developmental stages. I have watched and cared for children between the ages...

Taylor K. says "I worked with Maiah at the Painted Turtle Camp on multiple occasions. The Painted Turtle Camp is a camp from disabled children ran by the Delta Zeta...

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Tiara B.

Hello! I Can Help (: Special needs

Long Beach, CA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Hello! My name is Tiara and I am 24years old! I am a Fun, creative and down to earth person. I love to laugh and make people smile (: I have 8years of experience babysitting and nannying. I am a non-smoker, I have reliable transportation with a clean driving record and background check. I am also good with all kinds of pets! I...
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Cielo V.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! Allow me to give you one less thing to think about! I'd describe my personality as patient and caring. It's always been a goal of mine to help others in any way I can. If you need childcare, pet care, or just an extra set of hands to help you get through a busy day let me know! I do great with special needs and can take...

Anita B. says "Cielo is and was absolutely an amazing caregiver for my autistic son. She went over and beyond for my son and for me. She is sweet, caring, responsible and...

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Haley F.

Babysitter, Part-time Caregiver, Nanny

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Haley and I have been a nanny for as long as I can remember. I have experience with kids of all ages and with special needs kids as well. I have graduated college and am pursuing a career in fashion as well. I love helping out and being a fun nanny and showing kids creativity and fun.

Lana A. says "Haley was a lifesaver when I needed someone to help watch my 20 month old daughter over the summer. I'm over 7 months pregnant and had a recent knee injury...

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Halie S.

Experienced, Patient, & Great With Kids!

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$0/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Nurturing children has always been a true passion of mine. For the past 10 years, I've dedicated myself to providing enriching care, fostering each child's unique growth and development. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, and I strive to make a positive impact on the lives of the children I care for. I have some college...

Care Member says "Halie has been our full-time nanny for over a year. She has been wonderful with our 4 year old daughter with special needs. She’s very gentle and...

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Veta O.

Bellflower, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for over 6 years +, I have my HCA , CPR, Hiss and others certificate if needed. in addition, I have been caring for my grandparent for over 14years , I am available for any position if possible long hours shift , , I am dependable, receptive, persuadable, lovely , patient , kind and companionship , very...

Melinda T. says "Veta is surely a gem to our senior resident. She developed a professional and caring rapport with her. She was respectfully attentive to her needs, and...

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Damaris B.

Part Time Child Care Available

Gardena, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 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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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Natalya R.

Alhambra, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Nurturing children comes naturally to me. For the past seven years, I've been dedicated to providing engaging and reliable care for children of all ages. My passion lies in fostering their growth and development while offering families the support they need. I am patient, calm, creative, and imaginative. I enjoy playing outdoor...

Care Member says "I had hired natalya because I needed a babysitter for my son. This was my first time ever hiring anyone to babysit my son and sometimes he can be a...

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Brenda M.

Downey, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I'm from Downey went to school for psychology I've been nannying for 7 I work with kids with special needs Its such a rewarding job and it's became a huge part of who I am I've build strong relationships are only with the kids, but with the families I'm trust worthy responsible, reliable, I baby sit sometimes on the weekends for...

Care Member says "The time for us is coming from reading Brenda's great reviews to leaving one. She has been with us for nearly two years and has been an absolute...

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Special Needs Caregivers in South Gate, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

River G.

River came over to meet us and the kids and immediately connected with our toddler. She was professional and really sweet. We will...

- Care member

Jacqueline A.

She is absolutely amazing! She is always on time and responds quickly to messages. She is a hard worker and very efficient with helping...

- Lisa F.

Katherine S.

Katherine is an extremely dependable person and was super engaging with our kids aged 3 and 6. Highly recommended!

- Charles S.

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