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Elizavette C.

Behavior Interventionist

Downey, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Summer 2025 NO AVAILABILITY. Waitlist. Now accepting Fall Season 2025. 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...

Breana T. says "Highly qualified, punctual and professional! I'm very pleased with the way my daughter is responding to her reading."

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Downey, CA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
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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Experienced In Behavior Intervention And Behavior Plans.

Downey, CA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I have worked with teens and adults with severe autism and varying disabilities for a year. Some include: epilepsy, Aspergers, and varying points on the spectrum.
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Downey, CA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
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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Downey, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
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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Seeking Part Time Work

Downey, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Cathy and I am seeking part time work. I am available in the evening and weekends. I live in Brea, CA.
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Love To Give Special Care One Of My Specialty

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I attended Bryman College now known as everest, I graduated with a diploma as a medical assistant. I did my intern at a cardiologist office, I love life, I truly love people it was a great experience learning to do EKG"s and attaching holters to patients. one weekend my aunt ask me to help her for the errands with her patient,...
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Part-time Caregiver

Pico Rivera, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, My name is Vanessa and I am 25 years old. I am a student at Rio Rondo College and am pursing a degree in Child Development. I have been working with children since I was 17 years old, not including watching cousins and nephews growing up (I have a big family!). I have worked with children ages 7 months all the way to 17...

Carolyn L. says "Vanessa was amazing with our son (age 3) who has a severe speech delay and is extremely high energy. We were going out of town for vacation and wanted...

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Caregiver

Pico Rivera, CA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm a funny , great sense of humor, compassionate, caring , understanding, patient. I understand the difficult decisions a family has to make when it comes to there loved ones. Opening your home to a stranger is life altering, I'm a trusting and loyal person. compassionate. I lift, transfer, bath dress cook clean. Exercise...
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Experienced Special Needs Educator And Caregiver

Alhambra, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 6 years working with children and young adults with special needs. Emphasizing in the autism spectrum and learning disabilities but have worked with children with down syndrome and well as psychological disabilities. I have worked for both district and private schools. I have experience providing special needs care...

Sammantha O. says "Diana is very responsible, fun, loving and punctual. She was a pleasure to have a round. She worked very well with my son. We were very sad to have...

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Nanny Available Full-Time Specialized In Special Needs Care

Lakewood, CA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello my name is Victoria. I have 11+ years working with kids ranging from toddler to high school age. I specialize in special needs care, my love and passion for this started in high school in a mainstreaming program called Best Buddies. Out of high school I took Child Development classes at Cypress City and went on to get a...
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Modern Day Mary Poppins

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
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$125/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I just completed my certification in Intermediated Crisis Management Strategies from the Marcus Autism Center. I also have my certificate in Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress from Yale. The last few years have been an unusual and overwhelming time for children in terms of education & learning. I want to...

Care Member says "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...

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Love love Children

Long Beach, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Caring For Needs In Any Adaptable Caring Way

Monterey Park, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I'm Jenny. I currently work with 2 elderly Clients as a care giver, my special tasks including caring for disabled clients. My current clients have Dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, Activities such administering medicine, serving meals, running errands, providing companionship, helping with bathing, and reporting to...

Diane B. says "She was wonderful! She took care of my 4 senior cats. She updated me on any issues. Kept the kitchen clean. Thanks, Jennifer!"

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Caregiver Available For Full / Part-Time Jobs

Lakewood, CA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a caregiver for five years. I really enjoy working with the elderly because I like to make their lives and routines easier and make them feel happy at home. My experiences include bathing, housekeeping, medication reminder, errands, doctor appointments, and companionship. I also attended ICDC College for Medical...
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Personal Certified Chef and Personal Assistant

Buena Park, CA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
I love to cook! It is my passion to help others while creating and providing healthy meals. I have been cooking for over 10 years and can prepare just about anything. Nutrition is vital to living a healthy life. Our busy daily lives sometimes prevents us from eating excellent, nutritious, balanced meals at home. That's where I...

Sabrina L. says "We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time, hard-working, and very...

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7 Years Autism Experience!

La Palma, CA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello. I am Chay and I have worked with kids that are now teenagers that have autism . Been taking care of special needs for over 14 years . I am very reliable and responsible. I am flexible as well . I have my own car and I am CPR certified. . I am with a amazing family now but they are moving and have to find another job . I...
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I Sincerely Hope That The Knowledge And Experience I Have Can Help Your Child Suffering From Autism.

Hacienda Heights, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
II have a bachelor's degree from a university and am in good health. My son is a child with a serious tendency to autism. In order to cooperate with the doctor's treatment and take good care of him, I have read professional medical books on child development/child psychology/child education; I have insisted on taking my son to...
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Long Beach, CA

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I have more than 2 years of experience taking care of kids and adults with disabilities. I am caring and very responsible person. I love helping others.
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  • 60 special needs child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.43/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs child care is 5.0

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Downey, CA

Special Needs Child Care in Downey, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Elizavette C.

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

- Breana T.

Vanessa H.

Vanessa was amazing with our son (age 3) who has a severe speech delay and is extremely high energy. We were going out of town for vacation...

- Carolyn L.

Diana R.

Diana is very responsible, fun, loving and punctual. She was a pleasure to have a round. She worked very well with my son. We were very sad...

- Sammantha O.

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