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Priscilla K.

Private Nursing/caregiver

Sun Valley, CA

from: $35/hr

10 years experience

Here to help serve and provide the upmost love and care. I have over 10 years of experience in the private nursing / caregiving field. Over the years, I've accumulated experience in senior living homes, retirement homes, hospice care, and private homes. I specialize in Dementia/Alzheimer's, ( beginning of memory loss/...

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Kristina K.

Fun, Loving, Energetic Nanny/Sitter

Sun Valley, CA

from: $30/hr

6 years experience

Carpooling

swimming supervision

grocery shopping

meal prep

travel

+ 1 more

I have 6+ years of experience working with children in school, home, and after school program settings. My career with children began at an after school program and enrichment center, a non-profit organization. Activities I ran and taught there include fine arts, leadership, STEM, and tutoring. For the last 3 years, I have...

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Natalie M.

Career Nanny

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 18 families in your area

Swimming supervision

Compassionate, experienced, and culturally aware nanny with over 7 years of dedicated childcare experience across Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, and Australia. Specializing in infant to pre-teen care, tutoring, and family assistance. Background includes travel nannying, working with high-profile families, and caring for children with...

John K. says "Natalie was wonderful in every aspect and I highly recommend her. Natalie is punctual, professional, easy going, and seemingly always happy! Oh, and my...

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Alma L.

Panorama City, CA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 7 families in your area

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

I graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and went to Pasadena City College where I did my General Education and Child Development and then became employed by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. Where I have worked as a Pre-School Teacher and Camp Counselor for 27 years and 10 years as a personal...

Siddhartha D. says "Ms. Alma is truly a part of our family. She is trustworthy, caring and active with our two kids. She played with them, did arts and crafts, read to...

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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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Vanessa C.

Responsible And Caring

Panorama City, CA

5.0(1)

from: $10/hr

6 years experience

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

grocery shopping

meal prep

travel

+ 1 more

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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Gabriela G.

West Hollywood, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 7 families in your area

Carpooling

meal prep

travel

Nurturing children's growth and development has been my lifelong passion for the past 10 years. My background includes a college degree and specialized experience supporting children with special needs. I am patient, calm, and highly creative, which helps me foster a positive environment for up to two children. Whether we are...

Care Member says "Gabriela was great! She was so pleasant and respectful. My son really liked her. Thanks for all your help in such a short notice."

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Victoria G.

I'm Available As A Care Giver P/T

Sylmar, CA

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I have experience as a caregiver. For example, I worked as a babysitter for a child age 5 months and also my grandmother when she had heart disease, and I take care my Mon has long cancer from the 200 still is fighting cancer disease . Since I became a caregiver, I have loved to help people with special needs. I learn from them,...

Yetunde S. says "Victoria was with our family for 6 years. It was a tough decision to say goodbye not only for us but our children. I would hire her again and again. She...

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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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Michela C.

North Hollywood, CA

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

I am an engaging, responsible, and very experienced caregiver looking for a part-time or full-time Postpartum Doula or nanny position. I have extensive training in developmental psychology, behavioral management as well as gentle parenting, and incorporate all three while working with children. In my 18 years of babysitting and...

Mary S. says "Michela was our Douala for the birth of our son. Her support and wisdom-in-action was essential to our experience. Since our son's birth, she became our...

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Haydee M.

Clinical Medical Assistant

Burbank, CA

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Seeking a Caregiver position when I can apply my ability to provide clinical support to families and to perform patient care and duties necessary to deliver quality and services.

Cynthia G. says "Haydee is very attentive and caring for my son with special needs. She is open to learning anything about your child and what she needs to do. I highly...

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Maira P.

Granada Hills, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

Carpooling

light cleaning

meal prep

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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Martha A.

Granada Hills, CA

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Light cleaning

meal prep

travel

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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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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Pamela J.

Glendale, CA

5.0(0)

from: $30/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I have over 8 years working with children and elderly with special needs . I have worked side sided side with adults and children to endure each individual gets their needs met.

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Jerome S.

Looking For Full Time Care giving Live-In/Live Out What Ever Is Possible

Glendale, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Experienced working in private senior living facility, special needs home and mostly private care. Handled cases like Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Muscular Dystrophy, Lewy Body disease, minor and major health issues, trauma, accident recovery, bipolar disease, hospice and respite care, patients with catheter, Hoyer lift,...

Craig C. says "Jerome is the complete package. Some people care but aren't all that competent. Others have skill but no heart. And some with both compassion and skill...

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Maira P.

Part Time Caregiver

Granada Hills, CA

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

Hi there, when it comes to special needs, I know first hand how its so very important to take care of a little one with special needs from a high functional to a low functional child, every child is different. I grew up taking care of my brother who had severe cerebral palsy at a early age, and my daughter is also a high...

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Kate D.

Former Preschool And Daycare Instructor. 5 Years Of Experience In Childcare. B.S. In Child Dev.

Los Angeles, CA

from: $25/hr

3 years experience

Carpooling

travel

grocery shopping

meal prep

light cleaning

I have been working with children for over 5 years, and recently received my degree in child development. I have lots of experience with special needs children, and especially with children of elementary school age and below. I was a preschool and daycare instructor for 2 years while I studied in college, and have such a love...

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Ruby B.

Ruby Babysitting

North Hollywood, CA

from: $22/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

swimming supervision

grocery shopping

meal prep

light cleaning

I like working with kids because I have been doing it the past 2 years as an after school aide helping students with homework and emotional situations as well. But I also enjoyed working with special needs students as well, I have also been working with special needs students for 2 years. I am studying to be a nurse in...

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Emily M.

Part Time Caregiver Available

North Hollywood, CA

from: $25/hr

6 years experience

Carpooling

craft assistance

I've been a nanny for about six years now, I've worked with children from the ages of 2 to 16 as well as special needs individuals.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Sun Valley, CA

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Natalie M.

Natalie was wonderful in every aspect and I highly recommend her. Natalie is punctual, professional, easy going, and seemingly always...

- John K.

Alma L.

Ms. Alma is truly a part of our family. She is trustworthy, caring and active with our two kids. She played with them, did arts and crafts,...

- Siddhartha D.

Leslie Y.

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...

- Patricia M.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Sun Valley, CA

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Priscilla K.

Private Nursing/caregiver

Kristina K.

Fun, Loving, Energetic Nanny/Sitter

Natalie M.

Career Nanny

Alma L.

Leslie Y.

Part Time

Vanessa C.

Responsible And Caring

Gabriela G.

Victoria G.

I'm Available As A Care Giver P/T

Andrew H.

Energetic And Caring Board Certified Autism Technician

Michela C.

Haydee M.

Clinical Medical Assistant

Maira P.

Martha A.

Shawn H.

Part-time Caregiver/babysitter

Pamela J.

Jerome S.

Looking For Full Time Care giving Live-In/Live Out What Ever Is Possible

Maira P.

Part Time Caregiver

Kate D.

Former Preschool And Daycare Instructor. 5 Years Of Experience In Childcare. B.S. In Child Dev.

Ruby B.

Ruby Babysitting

Emily M.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Sun Valley, CA

Natalie M.

Alma L.

Leslie Y.

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