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

60 special needs adult care are listed in Santa Monica, CA

The average rate is $21/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 5 years

Special needs adult care in Santa Monica, CA

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Christina C.


Santa Monica, CA

$19-24/hr6 yrs exp

I have always been around friends and family members with disabilities and feel very natural with lending a helping hand. In high school and college I was a part of best buddies and was a part time caretaker in college for a girl with cerebral palsy.

Recent review:

5.0
Christina was a nanny for my 15 year old daughter with cerebral palsy. They are still close friends and I appreciate everything she did while working for us!

Jane A.

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Stephanie L.


Santa Monica, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver, Seniors, Flexible Schedule,

Hello Family, My name is Stephanie. I am here to assist you and your Loved one in this time of need. Please email me. I have experience as a Caregiver for over 10 years. I am also a Respite Care provider. I am patient, kind, prompt and reliable as well as spiritual, enthusiastic, gentle and positive. I am a resident in Santa...

Recent review:

5.0
Stephanie was hired to provide companionship to my husband who suffers from early stage of Alzheimer's disease at the time. She is smart, intelligent, reliable, charming, and a problem solver. She took him to walk on the Santa Monica beach and accompany him to...

Alice P.

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Elizabeth B.


Santa Monica, CA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Elizabeth, but I go by Liza. I am by nature an artist, but also a natural caregiver. Although I originally got an AA degree in Art, I had more education, including 2 yrs of pre-med. I found myself taking a massage therapy course, which I loved. I spent a number of yrs working as a massage therapist specializing in...
Elizabeth can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands & more

Recent review:

5.0
I highly recommend Liza as a senior companion/caregiver. She worked for me this last summer, and I would have continued with her but I went to full-time live in care. She is kind, caring, and my mom adored her. She stops by occasionally now just to say hi to us.

Frances K.

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Marizol B.


Santa Monica, CA

$20-36/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny, Mature, Patient. Continuing My Education For Children With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 5 year I've worked with a children with disabilities, I'm currently working at a school setting with children with Autism spectrum. I considered myself to be a patient, caring person who in seeking to help children to be more independent. I would like to gain more experience in that field since I'm studying to be an...
I have taken care of kids with autism sensory problems behavior problems and I have been able to help them
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Bethany L.


Santa Monica, CA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I was trained as an ABA therapist (Registered Line Technician) in Louisiana and worked with children ranging in age who experienced developmental difficulties. I was taught to identify aggressive, repetitive, elopement, tantrum, and inattentive behaviors. I also provided care for an adult with Spinal Muscular Atrophy that...
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Emily R.


Santa Monica, CA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Care Provider

I've worked with children with special needs since I was in high school. I was a part of a club called Circle of Friends, which educated high school students about their peers with disabilities, and how to be more inclusive and accepting of their differences and similarities. I have also worked with older adults with a wide...
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Alexader C.


Santa Monica, CA

$23-31/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs And Any Other Needs Given

Hello, wanted to also let everyone know I have extensive experience with children and specifically special needs. Please let me know. A
Hello! My name is Cassidy, and I would love to assist you or your family member. I have been primarily in the childcare world working as a teacher, nanny, and working with kids with special needs! I have done volunteer work with seniors and am looking for a more steady position locally!
Cassidy can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, transportation
I worked for LAUSD before the schools shut down as a one on one behavioral therapist. My job duties included feeding, support and documentation. Also included taking them to their speech therapy, physical therapy and OT therapy sessions.
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Ryli W.


Santa Monica, CA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

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Being a special needs care provider for the past 4 years requires being a good companion, providing constant support and understanding to those under my care. I must be a good listener, attentively listening to your loved ones needs and concerns, and offering a comforting and understanding presence. Additionally, being fun and...
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Jamie D.


Santa Monica, CA

$40-50/hr3 yrs exp

Friendly Helper

Hello :) My name is Jamie and I have 3+ years as a professional caretaker. I am highly reliable, have my own transportation, I am on time, a creative thinker and very intuitive. I am open to differing tasks such as supervision, organization and running errands!
I have 3 years of experience, I have a strong caregiving background with a number of professional experiences, which I feel uniquely qualify me. I am confident in my ability to perform the work required in my field. My professional experience has provided me with a strong expertise in: Personal care assistance; bathing, dressing...
Dejanae can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, companionship, transportation & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Dawn S.


Santa Monica, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care, Hospice, Disability And Post Surgery/Injury Care Are Areas I Love To Be Of Service.

Having a natural affinity to the elderly, I also have over 30 years of career work in holistic healthcare. I provide therapeutic healing touch with a focus on detoxification to optimize health. I'm hospice, CPR trained, and able to be supportive and non intrusive while paying attention to detail in getting tasks done. I'm...
Dawn can also help with: Personal care, respite care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

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Nina H.


Santa Monica, CA

$17-22/hr9 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver/Compsnion With Extensive Experience In Health & As A Private Chef

I am a compassionate and patient caregiver with a bachelors degree in Health Science, Diploma in teaching, and extensive experience as a private chef. I am also an Advanced Certified Yoga teacher and have worked to improve the quality of life for elderly and disabled individuals through movement and mindfulness. My genuine...
Nina can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, respite care, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Tamara S.


Inglewood, CA

$15-50/hr11 yrs exp

Behavior Specialist

I started caring for people with special needs over 10 years ago as a behavioral therapist. I have worked with a large range of individuals diagnosed with a developmental disability, ages ranging from 2 years old to end of life.

Recent review:

5.0
Tamara was an absolutely wonderful sitter! She communicated well to us during her visit, was kind, patient, friendly and very helpful babysitting C. who is 6 years old and on the spectrum. We felt very comfortable and knew he was in good hands. She has a lot of...

Felonise T.

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Jenny L.


Topanga, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care, Senior W/ Dementia Care, ASD/ADHD Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

British-American One-to-One Aide for Seniors, Seniors with Dementia, ADHD/ASD Individuals and those needing help with Social/Work/School/Life Skills. Able to work with Telepathically with non verbals and support FC communicators. Originally enjoyed success as a Commercial Producer & Documentary Producer/Director. Also have...
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Aysel A.


Sherman Oaks, CA

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi There! I can help with Everything you need. My specialty is theater and dance but as a psychology major student, since I gave my heart to serving in healing sector, I got involved with teaching general education to kids with learning disabilities as well. I developed a believe that true way of teaching anything to anyone...
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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

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Yvette can also help with: Home modification, personal care, respite care, visiting nurse, visiting physician, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

Recent reviews:

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… when he started to decline I was just overwhelmed and...

Care member

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Airlia C.


West Hollywood, CA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Caregiver With Nursing Background

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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,...
Airlia can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, home modification & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Recent reviews:

5.0
Airlia is caring, smart and dependable. She is not only great at the physical aspects of her job, she's a great companion too. She took care of my wife who has ALS, and we both felt very comfortable when she was working with us. I would highly recommend her.

Tim G.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Santa Monica, CA

Christina C.

5.0

Christina was a nanny for my 15 year old daughter with cerebral palsy. They are still close friends and I appreciate everything she did while working for us!

- Jane A.

Stephanie L.

5.0

Stephanie was hired to provide companionship to my husband who suffers from early stage of Alzheimer's disease at the time. She is smart, intelligent, reliable, charming, and a problem solver. She took him to walk on the Santa Monica beach and accompany him to spend 1/2 day at the Adult Daycare...

- Alice P.

Elizabeth B.

5.0

I highly recommend Liza as a senior companion/caregiver. She worked for me this last summer, and I would have continued with her but I went to full-time live in care. She is kind, caring, and my mom adored her. She stops by occasionally now just to say hi to us.

- Frances K.

Tamara S.

5.0

Tamara was an absolutely wonderful sitter! She communicated well to us during her visit, was kind, patient, friendly and very helpful babysitting C. who is 6 years old and on the spectrum. We felt very comfortable and knew he was in good hands. She has a lot of experience being a sitter and also...

- Felonise T.

Yvette V.

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… when he started to decline I was just overwhelmed and exhausted and most importantly… I...

- Care member

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