Find special needs adult care in Downey, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs adult care are listed in Downey, CA

The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 4 years

Special needs adult care in Downey, CA

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Georgialee Q.


Downey, CA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Teenage Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with a teenage boy with epilepsy and the learning challenges that he faces as well as helping his learn social behavior. The feeling when he remembers something or shows advancement in his progress is irreplaceable- so rewarding.
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Elizavette C.


Downey, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Interventionist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

10 years as an Early Childhood Teacher. 6 years as Behavioral Interventionist. AA. Degree In Speech Pathology. BA. Degree:Child Development and Family Studies. 2 years experience working in a moderate/servere school location with LAUSD. Experience working with children with Autism, CP, learning disabilities, and Other. English,...
5.0
"Highly qualified, punctual and professional! I'm very pleased with the way my daughter is responding to her reading."

Breana T.

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Valerie S.


Downey, CA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Taker

Hello! I am new to Care. com but I am not new to work with special needs. From past experience I have worked at a non-profit that works with adults with special needs who seek employment. This job allowed me to understand them on a deeper level while even working through some of their challenges. As for a more recent job, I...
Hi :) My name is Valerie I am 25 years old currently working in special needs with the 3-4 years old age groups. I have always cared for younger children with disabilities in the work field and have decided to seek opportunities for adult care as well. I have experience in working with infants as young as 3 months old in a...
Valerie can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Personal experience with grandson and nephew in the spectrum. Awareness of communication, reciprocal social interaction and behaviors that are restricted and repetitive in nature. Experience in common treatments such as behavior therapy, speech-language therapy, play-based therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and...
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Amanda F.


Downey, CA

$12-23/hr1 yrs exp

Hello my name is Amanda my major is child development to be a special education teacher. I am moving on towards cal state la to obtain my BA for special education for infants.
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Laura C.


Downey, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I am currently a Special Education Elementary Teacher who works with Deaf/Hard of Hearing students. I am in my 24th year of teaching and have taught Preschool up to 6th grade. I have had students in the past that have had Cerebral Palsy, intellectual delays, facial paralysis, severe allergies, and a couple that have had G-tubes...
I have experience with ABA therapy, in home and in a structured setting and excelled as a Senior Behavior Technician. I have current experience in a special education preschool working as an Intensive Behavior Interventionist. I am confident in working with aggressive behavior, autism spectrum disorder, and behavioral disorders.
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Carlos C.


Downey, CA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Lots of experience caring for seniors. Bathing, changing diapers, feeding, dispensing medication, driving patients to doctor appointments. Companionship and meal preparation. I also have experience dealing with autism, down syndrome, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, dementia, and alzheimer's disease.
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Jeenie M.


Downey, CA

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

My name is Jeenie I've worked with children and also the elderly! I have experience with kids I worked at a daycare for a few years took child development I also have a daughter of my own! I've worked with kids with disabilities! I have a lot of patience! I've worked with the elderly dementia Alzheimer's Parkinson's message me...
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Brenda M.


Downey, CA

$18-50/hr8 yrs exp

My Name is Brenda 7 experience with elderly and five years experience with kids I love working with kids and I love being a nanny I'm currently a working with two families and I enjoy it one of family's are moving away I'm bubbly outgoing energetic I have my own transportation I am responsible reliable I like to do fun Actives...
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Amber V.


Downey, CA

$17-50/hr5 yrs exp

Dsp Certified

Hello, I have 9 years of in-home care. I have worked with Hoyer lifts and g-tube feeding as well as insulin shots. I have worked with physically and mental disabilities ranging from 8 years of age to end of life. I have CPR/first aid, TB testing done regularly, willing to provide covid testing.
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Adan Z.


Downey, CA

$25/hr1 yrs exp

I am a compassionate and caring person with experience in senior care as a caregiver and I'm currently working as a Direct Support Professional in a home for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. I have experience in meal preparation, toileting, medication administration, light housekeeping and companion care....
Adan can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, meal prep

Mary-joy M.


Downey, CA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

I Am An RBT (registered Behavior Technician)

I have worked as an RBT(children, teenagers, and adults) and am currently one. I have also worked with students who have Autism spectrum related disorders, bipolar, developmental delays, and a plethora of other things.
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June P.


Los Angeles, CA

$75/hr10 yrs exp

Modern Day Mary Poppins

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I just completed my certification in Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress. The last few years have been an unusual and overwhelming time for children in terms of education and learning. I want to provide families with tools to navigate and alleviate some of the mental/emotional stress. I have worked with...
5.0
"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 school aide, behaviorist, community companion, tutor, medical helper, social planner, dental accompaniment,...

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Kamisha B.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time care giver available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love caring for seniors. I've been doing so since 2004. I've cared for someone with multiple sclerosis for 4years. Recently I've provided care for someone for 11 1/2 years. Whose experience an brain aneurysm, & a stroke. I love what I do, because it gives me joy to care for those, that are unable to do so themselves. I've took...
Kamisha can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"We have had the pleasure of working with Kamisha for a year and a half. My wife has difficulty with meeting new people because she is unable to speak, so it's not easy for us to find a trusting caregiver. When we initially met with Kamisha, she set off such...

David C.

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Jasmine N.


Bellflower, CA

$21-35/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate And Kid Friendly Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 5 years working with kids that have special needs. I also have experience working alongside occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and physical therapists. I am currently working as a behavior therapist with kids from the age of 2 to 18 and also intern as a marriage and family therapist while I'm completing my...
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Josefina F.


Long Beach, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love love Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had a son with special needs for 10 years and now I m available to help other Mothers with extensively care that our special Babies need.I had experience with Cerebral Palsy. I know how to use Suction Machine, Asthma machine and gastronomy tube or G-tube. I am also a CPR certified.
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Teri L.


Bellflower, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

I am an experienced caregiver with 13years of in home personal care service's. Along with also working as a CNA at an Assisted living facility in the lock-down units for residents with severe dementia and or Alzheimer's and with development disabilities. I really love working and caring for people and am reliable and trustworthy...
5.0
"Teri was a blessing for our recent needs. We felt comfortable with Teri from the moment we first interviewed her. She stepped in to help as if we'd known her for years and delivered beyond our expectations. Wish we could hire her full time! We highly recommend...

Jan F.

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Jennifer S.


Alhambra, CA

$24-30/hr2 yrs exp

Aba therapist for nearly 2 years currently working at specialized school for children who have autism
5.0
"Jennifer was a great communicator, prompt, on top of everything. My DS is nonverbal, autistic, has epilepsy, and is a ball of energy, and she took it all in stride."

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Downey, CA

Elizavette C.

5.0

Highly qualified, punctual and professional! I'm very pleased with the way my daughter is responding to her reading.

- Breana T.

June P.

5.0

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 school aide, behaviorist, community companion, tutor, medical helper, social planner, dental accompaniment, haircut support, food therapist,...

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Kamisha B.

5.0

We have had the pleasure of working with Kamisha for a year and a half. My wife has difficulty with meeting new people because she is unable to speak, so it's not easy for us to find a trusting caregiver. When we initially met with Kamisha, she set off such a caring vibe that almost instantly...

- David C.

Teri L.

5.0

Teri was a blessing for our recent needs. We felt comfortable with Teri from the moment we first interviewed her. She stepped in to help as if we'd known her for years and delivered beyond our expectations. Wish we could hire her full time! We highly recommend Teri.

- Jan F.

Jennifer S.

5.0

Jennifer was a great communicator, prompt, on top of everything. My DS is nonverbal, autistic, has epilepsy, and is a ball of energy, and she took it all in stride.

- Care member

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