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Cole T.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Laughter & Learning!

5.0

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Hi! I'm a recent NYU Tisch graduate with a background in improv comedy. I'm a creative and fun caretaker at heart, having worked as a camp counselor and art teacher for special needs adults. There's nothing I love more than laughter and learning! I can help with travel, errands, groceries, you name it. I'm looking for a more...
5.0
"Smart, thoughtful, funny and charming! Great story teller."

Reviewed by Care member

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Laura S.


Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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I have 6 years of experience working with K-12 students. I've worked with students from different backgrounds and needs. These experiences have led me to pursue my career as a Special Education Teacher. Currently, I am working on obtaining my Special Education Teaching credentials. I am passionate to become an educator because I...
5.0
"We hired Laura as a nanny / caregiver for my Autistic child over the summer and she did a fantastic job! She was reliable, professional, and easy to work with. Laura has an amazingly calm personality which...

Reviewed by Benjamin F.

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Amanda D.


Los Angeles, CA

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Weeknights/Date Night Sitter And School Drop Off Available

5.0

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I'd describe my personality as compassionate, empathetic, and driven. I'm a graduate of the University of Maryland and work at a major tech company here in Culver City. I'm looking for a job that allows me to earn additional income in a flexible manner as I do work a full time job. Available for date...
5.0
"Absolutely wonderful experience with Amanda! From the moment she arrived, it was clear she had a great handle on caring for twins, which, as any parent of multiples knows, is no small feat. She immediately...

Reviewed by William M.

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Barbara A.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time - Fun, Responsible, Loving Babysitter

5.0

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Hi. My name is Barbara. I love working with kids. I enjoy everything about them and I am comfortable with all part of spending time with them. I love reading, sports, painting and doing fun activities. I am capable of completing tasks and doing routine chores. I am 32 years old. I speak both English and Spanish and I'm certified...
5.0
"Barbara is a phenomenal nanny. She is patient, loving, loves to teach and is incredibly in tune with our 1 year old. She taught us so much as first time parents and helped get our baby on a schedule and to...

Reviewed by Nikki R.

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Brittani H.


West Hollywood, CA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! My legal name is Brittani, but I go by Dillan. I am available to nanny 4/18-/4/23 while the family I nanny for is out of town, as well as 4/29 and 4/30! Fridays-Sundays I am also free! I live in West Hollywood, have worked with kids of all ages, special needs, and love art and sports! I am CPR/AED/First Aid certified. I...
5.0
"Very responsible, intuitive and engaged. She cared for our 8 year old for a year and a half and was always fantastic. She is creative in coming up with activities and play dates. Highly recommended. "

Reviewed by Gabriel P.

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Latriss C.


Hawthorne, CA

$34/hr2 yrs exp

4.4

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Hi there I'm a certified nurse assistant for 2yrs I also worked for junior blind with special needs kids I also work for lausd school district and Sharon care center which a Convalescent home as you can see I love helping people
5.0
"She’s hands on and passionate on what she does. You basically give her instructions and she would exceed expectations by giving extra care that you need. Very professional and a good communicator. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Antania J.


Inglewood, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly And Supportive Childcare Provider And Caregiver With Over 10 Years Experience.

5.0

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Hello, how are you? My name is Antania. I have 10 years of experience working with infants, children, teenagers, and elderly adults. I also have 3 years of experience working with special needs individuals. Furthermore, I've always had a passion for helping others and my current goal is open a 24 - hours 7 days a week...
5.0
"I am very please with the services by Antania. She provides great service for my grandmother. She is very patient and careful with her work, also shows a lot of passion. You don’t find a lot of people like her...

Reviewed by Ki D.

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Evangelina F.


Santa Monica, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a loving, caring, and experienced mother with over 19 years of childcare experience with children of all age ranges, from infants to teenagers. This knowledge comes from my time both as a daycare worker as well as raising my two daughters. I have experience and coursework in early childhood development and children with...
5.0
"Evangelina is very knowledgeable in the field of child development and is very patient with kids."

Reviewed by Ariana P.

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Gnagna N.


Los Angeles, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

High Profile Nanny Childcare Is Not Just A Job To Me, It Is A Passion....

5.0

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Gnagna is originally from Washington D. C. and has worked for many high-profile families. She has over 11 years of professional nanny experience including live-in and live-out. She has traveled extensively with families all over the world and prides herself on being discrete and confidential. Gnagna also has extensive experience...
5.0
"I've known Gnagna for several years, and has taken care of my children full-time for the past three years. Gnagna shows great attention to detail, compassion, and strong enthusiasm in everything that she...

Reviewed by Toya W.

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Brittani H.


West Hollywood, CA

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Oakland Nanny Seeking A New Family!

5.0

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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...
5.0
"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.

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Andrea W.


Los Angeles, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Patient Provider That Loves What I Do

5.0

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With a gentle hand and a caring heart, I love what I do. God has guided me as well as annointed my hands to care for people who need my services. For over 29 plus years I have been honored to have worked with various types of clients, Special Needs, Dementia/Alzhimers, Post Surgery, Tramatic Brain Injuries, Stroke, Parkinson,...
5.0
"Andrea is very engaging with my mom and treats her like she's family. Most of all, she's very patient."

Reviewed by Sheila R.

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Airlia C.


West Hollywood, CA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Caregiver With Nursing Background

5.0

(4)

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Hello! My name is Jane, I've been a caregiver for 10 years for elderly people/ special need care. I have a nursing background. Experience heartfelt care and assistance to elderly patients in the comfort of their own home. Looking to deliver compassionate, service-oriented care and companionship. I have experience with g-tube,...
5.0
"Airlia is very reliable and trustworthy."

Reviewed by Madel A.

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Yvette V.


Inglewood, CA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Been A Caregiver For 19 Years. I Have Worked With Patient Ages 59 Years Old - 108 Years Old

5.0

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Yvette V Summary: I am Reliable Private Duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Adept at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong rapport with a client. Specializes in elderly and special needs patients. Core Qualifications Certified...
5.0
"Yvette is the most compassionate nurse/ caregiver I have ever known. I hired her to help me with my father he had pancreatic cancer. I was handling all of my fathers care from the afternoon until the morning…...

Reviewed by Care member

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Alyssa W.


Los Angeles, CA

$49/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! My name is Alyssa and I am excitedly searching for a summer job babysitting. I am currently a Kindergarten teacher for a local school district and would love to put my expertise to use. Since I have summers off from my full time job, I am very flexible with hours and am happy to accommodate as needed. If a structured summer...
5.0
"Alyssa is the sweetest and she became one of the family very quickly. She formed a bond with my kids right away. Alyssa was always on time & willing to do whatever I needed. One of the best sitters I’ve ever...

Reviewed by Care member

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N'diatte M.


Beverly Hills, CA

$35-40/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic, Neat, And Attentive! I Put Smiles On Faces Safely, Yet Greatly :)

5.0

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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...
5.0
"Tay was great with kids with would love to work with again."

Reviewed by Dinesh C.

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Tom K.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Part Time Nanny In Brentwood 3+ Years Special Needs Work Fluent In English And German

5.0

(3)

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Hello there, thank you for visiting my profile. Here are a few things about me and my experience in child care. I was born in Germany with three younger sisters. Raising and caring for them was part of being the older brother and I loved doing it. After I graduated high school I wanted to experience more and that's when I...
5.0
"He was so engaged and responsible and understands children so well. Amazing! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Elizabeth R.


El Segundo, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

5.0

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Elizabeth (Lily) I have always loved working with and building relationships with children. Over the last seven+ years, I have gained experience with infants, children with special needs, and kids of all ages from newborn to 13 yrs old. My priority as a nanny is to openly communicate with parents and work with them to implement...
5.0
"Lily is incredibly organized and thoughtful. Her patience with kids is unbelievable. I see her outsmart upset or poorly behaved children and their behavior shifts immediately. She's creative and fun and knows...

Reviewed by Rebecca C.

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Sevasti D.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Affinity For The Young And Old Alike

5.0

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I am CPR and First Aid certified from infants to geriatrics and trust line certified/registered. I enjoy children of all ages; I also have an affinity for the elderly. My previous employment includes being a Nanny, House Manager, Personal Assistant and Respite Caregiver. I also have experience working with special needs...
5.0
"She is very dependable and smart!"

Reviewed by Bill W.

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Taylor G.


Santa Monica, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable, Patient, Positive Caregiver

5.0

(4)

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I have been babysitting & nannying children for many years, and I value undivided attention, encouraging creativity and laughter, and setting healthy boundaries. Furthermore, I provide transportation, errand runs, carpooling, light cleaning, and meal preparation in addition to caring for your children. Throughout the years, I...
5.0
"Taylor is your dream caregiver. We love having her around for the summers! She drives our three kids to and from swim practice and handles grocery runs whenever we are out of the necessities. She is a very...

Reviewed by Rebecca M.

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Marcella F.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello, I am Marcella, I am 29 yo. My child care experience includes all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes light housework, laundry, and meal preparation. Keeps children's living and play areas tidy. Help with homework...
5.0
"We've had Marcella sit for us twice now. We are very happy with our experiences with her. Marcella is very sweet and we appreciate her experience and confidence in taking care of our daughter. Our daughter gets...

Reviewed by Francesca L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Venice, CA

Cole T.

5.0

Smart, thoughtful, funny and charming! Great story teller.

- Care member

Laura S.

5.0

We hired Laura as a nanny / caregiver for my Autistic child over the summer and she did a fantastic job! She was reliable, professional, and easy to work with. Laura has an amazingly calm personality which allows her to roll with a willful OCD child, without letting him get away with too much....

- Benjamin F.

Amanda D.

5.0

Absolutely wonderful experience with Amanda! From the moment she arrived, it was clear she had a great handle on caring for twins, which, as any parent of multiples knows, is no small feat. She immediately connected with our children, showing a perfect mix of warmth and professionalism. Not only did...

- William M.

Barbara A.

5.0

Barbi has been with our family for three years and has helped take care of our son since he was 3 months old. She is a fantastic nanny that really puts her soul into her work and develops a special bond with the kids in her care. Any kid (and family) would be lucky to have her as a nanny. She is...

- Care member

Brittani H.

5.0

Very responsible, intuitive and engaged. She cared for our 8 year old for a year and a half and was always fantastic. She is creative in coming up with activities and play dates. Highly recommended.

- Gabriel P.

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