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I'd describe my personality as caring, energetic, friendly, and outgoing
I like working with kids because I have assisted in caring for my 3 siblings as they grew up and I love the experience it gives for the future! I would love to eventually be an elementary school teacher so childcare is a great learning experience for me....
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"Kaylie has babysat for my family for years. She is very reliable and so kind! She does an amazing job looking after the kids and keeps them entertained."
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Hello, I live in West Hollywood and I'm looking for jobs in the west LA area, either one time or reoccurring! I have special-needs experience, infant and toddler development using RIE and Montessori, have a valid drivers license, and sit Pets, as well!
I can drive a family vehicle, but cannot transport children in my car due to...
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"Brittani cared for our daughter when she was an older infant. We had an unfortunate experience with our first nanny, and so were absolutely over the moon when we found Brittani. Right away, she impressed us...
Reviewed by Morgan D.
Maira P.
Granada Hills, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi there! I'm Maira, I'm a mommy of 2 kids ages 12 and 16, 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...
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"She has experience with special needs children. She's patient and great with kids."
Reviewed by Nancy D.
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I am an experienced and dedicated nanny with a passion for nurturing young minds and creating a safe, engaging, and enriching environment. With a background in assisting special needs students and a natural affinity for fostering strong bonds, I am committed to promoting emotional, intellectual, and physical growth in children....
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"Kim was warm and engaging to both our baby and toddler. Our kids ended up sleeping through most of her time, and Kim went above and beyond and swept our floors and folded laundry. I really appreciate her!"
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I have been taking care of senior citizens for the past 15 years.
Experience in distributing medications, bathing, dressing, feeding, tube feeding, cooking, cleaning, mobility issues and some physical therapy. I am outgoing, have a great sense of humor and easy to get along with. I am very patient, and have a good beside manner,...
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"Lucinda took care of my sister for over 2 years. She was extremely reliable and always ready to help. She not only bathed and dressed the patient but took her to doctor appointments, shopped for her, kept the...
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Renie R.
Glendale, CA
$16/hr • 7 yrs exp
CPR/AED/First-Aid Certified/Vaccinated - Avail Nights, Sat, And Sun - $80 Minimum
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Hi there, I'm Renie! I've cared for many children, from infants to special needs teens. If you'd like to meet with me as you consider hiring a new sitter for NIGHTS, SATURDAYS, OR SUNDAYS, I'm happy to send you more info w/references and have a chat! :) I'm a fun but mature grown-up you can trust to entertain and protect your...
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"This review is long overdue. Renie has been helping our family for a couple years and has been a lifesaver. She is kind, punctual, caring, and deeply loved by our family. She is so good with my two boys who can...
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Bernice T.
Sunland, CA
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi my name is Bernice and I am a behavioral therapist for children with autism and I work inside schools for GUSD. I am CPR and CPI certified. I have experience working with infants all the way through adulthood. Before becoming a behavioral therapist I used to work with adults with special needs for a day program. If you have...
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"Bernice was on time, sweet, and very attentive to our baby. Would definitely hire again!"
Reviewed by Gabriella G.
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I am Miriam a 40 years old now, I am happily married with one 17-year-old girl. I have been a personal caregiver for over 15 years and I thoroughly enjoy and love the elderly. I see my job as a ministry to give back to those who have given so much in their lifetime. In addition to providing companionship, I can help monitor...
Ryan W.
Los Angeles, CA
$35/hr • 15 yrs exp
Male Babysitter & Nanny | Extensive Experience W/ Children W/ Special Needs
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Hey there! Originally from Chicago, I moved out to Los Angeles to attend USC in 2013 and have been here ever since. I work mostly in film now, but almost all of my job experience outside of filmmaking has been in childcare and tutoring.
I'm fun-loving, always safety oriented, and truly love working with kids...
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"Ryan is hilarious and the first time he sat for us, he had my kids laughing before we even left the house (an even bigger feat because one was in tears over mom and dad leaving). He was very thorough in making...
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I have worked with children primarily as a social worker for 14 years, in schools, in a hospital, in an academic summer program & camp I have also provided consultation to a child development center for children 2-5. From June to December 2014, I assisted in providing care for an infant in foster care. He was 9 months old when...
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"My Husband and I have have inconsistent schedules as we both work in the service industry and Valerie is always eager and ready to watch our baby whenever she can. We instantly loved her as she showed tender...
Reviewed by Meghan S.
Olivia G.
La Crescenta, CA
$47/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have worked with newborns as well as elderly and special needs ( i. e. Speech impediment, Down syndrome, autism). I've worked in a church environment and am experienced with working by myself in a home environment. I am looking for long-term/scheduled babysitting. My schedule is usually flexible, which makes me available to...
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"Olivia has been great for our family! She's worked with us for the last 7 months (and is continuing) providing care and transportation for our 10 and 12 year old daughters. She's reliable, punctual, willing,...
Reviewed by Deborah G.
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Hi my name is Hope , I have been pursuing nannying as my full time job for the last 5 years. I absolutely love what I do and can't imagine working somewhere that doesn't involve some form of childcare. In the last 5 years I've worked for 2 families for long term, until my help was no longer required. Both families have had 2...
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"Hope is amazing. She has been babysitting our son for the last year. You can genuinely tell she loves kids and is really good with them. And my son loves her. She has taught him so many things... including...
Reviewed by Melissa K.
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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.
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"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 recommend her."
Reviewed by Cynthia G.
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Hello families. My origins are from Honduras, CA and I'm bilingual, Spanish and English. I've been working as a Live-out Nanny/Sitter/Personal assistant with awesome families for over 10 years including Live-in with a High profile family and been able to travel extensively domestic and international for which I have Clear,...
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"Yadira has worked as my daughter's nanny from March 2020 to the present-when my daughter was between 14 months and 2.5 years old. In that time, Yadira has become an indispensable part of our family unit. She is...
Reviewed by Daniel C.
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College graduate with a degree in psychology and a minor in elementary education, currently interviewing for a new full time job and looking for a position in childcare. I have experience with all ages, multiples, big families, and special needs. I've worked childcare jobs since I was about 11 years old, and have been everything...
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"Porter is just fabulous. She has been a real blessing for us. She's flexible and caring and responsible and sweet. She has been so helpful with our kids and has always been ready to help us out. I just...
Reviewed by Kate L.
N'diatte M.
Beverly Hills, CA
$35-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
Energetic, Neat, And Attentive! I Put Smiles On Faces Safely, Yet Greatly :)
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Hey, future family, my name is N'Diatte and I am a Senegalese-American future alumnus at UCLA.
Growing up in a big family has allowed me to learn and adapt to skills that allow me to be an outstanding caregiver to not only my younger siblings but to my baby cousins. For the past few summers, I happily took care of my cousins by...
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"Tay was great with kids with would love to work with again."
Reviewed by Dinesh C.
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Hello hello!
I'm Ana- background in Psychology and graduate degree studies in Social Work. I'm looking for part-time work and am very flexible.
I have experience as a teaching assistant for the 1st grade, behavioral therapy for kids with special needs, and casework with elderly clientele.
Would love to connect and chat...
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"Ana was so helpful in dog sitting for us! She is amazing and will definitely be hiring her again!"
Reviewed by Emily V.
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Hello there! I have been working with children for over a decade. I am heavily involved in the performing arts, especially with children. I find children to be an outlet of happiness I have always needed in my life. They are just so cute! I love to actually sit down and play with the children I am babysitting. Legos! Dinosaurs!...
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"Kelsie is absolutely wonderful. My two girls took to her immediately. Kelsie is fun, responsible and with broad skills. Definitely recommend her and will be hiring her routinely."
Reviewed by Nuri D.
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My name is Samantha and I am 27 years old. I have 10 + years of experience being a nanny and a home health aid as well as 10 years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I've done odds and ends jobs for multiple families through the years since most my work has been in a more intimate setting. Cleaning,...
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"Samantha is a wonderful caregiver who has become a member of our family. My son and I both love her and would highly recommend her; she is respectful, kind, and very protective of the children in her care. If...
Reviewed by Cindi P.
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Hello! My name is Tesla and I am a bachelor's-degree-educated Registered Nurse in Los Angeles, California. I have been a nanny and/or babysitter for over a decade and am hoping to bring more of the playful joy I experience in those roles into my life. I have additionally tutored most school subjects through high school and into...
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"Tesla is amazing. Until I hired her to be a part time nanny for my LO, only my family members had cared for him. It was easy to trust Tesla with him which means everything when it comes to my son. She always...
Reviewed by Heather P.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sun Valley, CA
Kaylie P.
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Kaylie is very responsible, caring and nurturing. She is reliable and always goes above and beyond for the families she’s apart of. Kaylie is never just a babysitter, she becomes family with anyone she works with. She is incredible working with children of all ages and I would highly recommend her!
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Brittani H.
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Brittani cared for our daughter when she was an older infant. We had an unfortunate experience with our first nanny, and so were absolutely over the moon when we found Brittani. Right away, she impressed us with her thorough note-taking during the interview, and her warmth during a brief trial...
- Morgan D.
Maira P.
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Maira did a wonderful job taking care of my child. Now my little ask for her because she had tons of fun
- Ruth C.
Kimberly L.
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Kim was warm and engaging to both our baby and toddler. Our kids ended up sleeping through most of her time, and Kim went above and beyond and swept our floors and folded laundry. I really appreciate her!
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Lucinda H.
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Lucinda took care of my sister for over 2 years. She was extremely reliable and always ready to help. She not only bathed and dressed the patient but took her to doctor appointments, shopped for her, kept the apartment clean and made sure to give my sister all her medications on time. She also...
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