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Shaide S.

Special Needs Care Provider

Gardena, CA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
I currently nanny for a family with two boys, who both have autism. I have some nephews as well who have some behavioral disorders that I have learned to work with patiently. I am extremely kind, understanding, and patient.
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CPR/First Aid Certified | Special Needs & Child Development Experienced Caregiver

Gardena, CA

from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am a compassionate, dependable, and experienced caregiver with a passion for supporting children's growth and development. My career focus is in education, and I enjoy creating safe, nurturing environments where children feel supported, encouraged, and valued. I have professional experience working with children with...
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Superb ABA Caregiver

Gardena, CA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
I have 4 year experiences working the field of ABA , working with kiddo( ages 3-14). I understand the importance of the needs to keep daily activity structure, while filled with excitement and creativity.
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Ms Hannah

Gardena, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am a caregiver at heart, naturally with the intention of making people live happily, irrespective of their conditions.
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Fun And Full Of Energy

Gardena, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I've been in child care for 12 years and over the years have worked with hundreds of families and children. Aside from nannying and babysitting, I have also been a Sunday school teacher, worked at a daycare, at a school as a playground/lunch supervisor, and for a couple of summer day camps as well as sleep-away camps. My...
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Gardena, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Hello my name is katia Im from Peru. My experience as a caregiver started 7 years ago when I was hired to help a senior lady with a terminal illness(cancer) and early stage of alzheimer, I worked with her for 3 years until she passed away. Since then Im working as a respite caregiver. Even though this is not what I have done in...
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Gardena, CA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Hello, I have flexible work hours. I have worked will children in the past with adhd and I once a clinical assistant so & have worked with infants
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Gardena, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
I am very disciplined when it comes to carrying out my activities with special needs clients. Adapt easily with new clients. I follow the job outline and rules accordingly.
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Patient, Tender Female Great With People Of Special Needs Of All Ages!

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
I've worked with Special Needs children through my church who has a group for Special Needs children; and I've also worked with them as a best friend of mine is a caretaker of a fellow with down syndrome and some mental retardation. Through the plethora of memories built with children in these two settings I have come to love as...

Anthony R. says "My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world. She helped...

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Part-Time Caregiver, Babysitter, Nanny

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I worked as a care provider for a 14-year-old boy with autism. I've been on the job since birth until diagnosed as a special needs child. I follow up ABA at home, bring him to speech therapy, follow up his IBT from school to home. I liked what I do because I love children. For me, they are angels, so innocent and so pure at...

Kavita L. says "I have hired Yolanda part time for my elderly parents. Yolanda is extremely conscientious, she always goes out of her way to help. She is a very...

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Child Development Teacher With Social Education Background

Lomita, CA

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 28 years experience working for RBUSD as a substitute child development teacher and a special Ed Aide. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities and differing abilities including , Autism and Down Syndrome. I am the mother of 3 grown children two of which had learning disabilities. I have an associates degree...
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Hello! I Can Help (: Special needs

Long Beach, CA

5.0(0)
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$22/hr
7 years experience
Hello! My name is Tiara and I am 24years old! I am a Fun, creative and down to earth person. I love to laugh and make people smile (: I have 8years of experience babysitting and nannying. I am a non-smoker, I have reliable transportation with a clean driving record and background check. I am also good with all kinds of pets! I...
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Modern Day Mary Poppins

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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 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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1:1

Torrance, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
My previous experience is working as a 1:1 Para Educator for the Transition to Independence program at Palos Verdes Peninsula USD and Torrance USD as a Health Clerk.
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Full-time Caregiver

Bellflower, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
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...

Jan F. says "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...

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Caring With Compassion

Los Angeles, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
All of my life I have been exposed to a large variety of life cultures, and living conditions. My Grandfather was completely blind. My Grandmothers, and then later my Godmother fell into Dementia and Alzheimer's. Other family and friends also have had disorders including Cancer, Diabetes, Alcoholism, Drugs, Parkinson's Disease,...
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Patient & Congenial With Heart For Special Needs

Los Angeles, CA

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$40/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm Damon - an LA based special needs caregiver. At the end of March, I wrapped up my last role as a Caregiver to a young man with Angelman Syndrome. He was 19 when I met him and 22 when I left the role. We transitioned him to a live-in community in March. During my tenure, I handled all of his care - hygiene, therapy management...
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Caregiver For Autistic Adult

Los Angeles, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I have family members who are on the spectrum, so understanding each level, is second nature to me. I have always had a soft part for anyone with a disability because my mom was always a caregiver for disabled patients. I always went to her job and helped. Patients, my mom worked for, became family to me. Then, I started working...
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Los Angeles, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
My role and experience with working with special needs kids and adults is Witnessing their growth and development, engaging with their curiosity, and creating a safe and nurturing environment. It can also be challenging, requiring patience, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to different personalities and behaviors...
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  • 60 special needs child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of September 2026

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

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

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

Ariel R.

My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world....

- Anthony R.

Yolanda P.

I have hired Yolanda part time for my elderly parents. Yolanda is extremely conscientious, she always goes out of her way to help. She is a...

- Kavita L.

June P.

June is simply the BEST. June worked with my autistic son full time for 7 years throughout his entire elementary school, including summers....

- Care member

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