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Anna A.

Bakersfield, CA

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Anna. I am a RN student in my 3rd semester, and CPR certified. I can provide a clear background check, and references. I have worked with children for 22 years. I have been employed at preschools and daycare , working with all ages of children. I have watched children from newborns to teens. I have also...
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Mentor

Bakersfield, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Joleen I've been doing caregiving for about 15 years. When working with a client I make sure all the needs are met. Documenting and communicating is key for me.

Jessica R. says "Joleen cleaned my huge home while managing to interact with my extremely interested toddlers. the house looks great and the kids and I love her!"

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Bakersfield, CA

5.0(0)
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$19/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Leticia. I have experience working with adults with mental and behavior disabilities. I worked for Mentor Network for 3 years. This is a Day Program for Adults with mental disabilities and behavior problems. I also worked for Mercie's Homes for 4 years. Which are group homes for adults with mental and behavior...
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Bakersfield, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
meal prep
hospice services
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Professional caregiver with 8 years of experience with adults/elder's. Trained to handle emergency situations and patients with any special needs. Able to prepare any meal and assist with necessary household maintenance . I drove them to doctors appointment, physiotherapy. I can work overnight too.

Care Member says "Jeannette is a wonderful help to our family. She is reliable, friendly, trustworthy, and always willing to help with anything we need. She primarily...

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Caregiving Is My Passion

Bakersfield, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
meal prep
hospice services
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Hi there I am Alisha, I am a Compassionate and attentive senior caregiver with 15yrs. of experience in providing personalized care plans for individuals with age-related conditions/developmental disabilities and special needs. I am skilled and trained in managing medications, monitoring symptoms, transfers, mobility assistance,...

Care Member says "Alisha has been taking care of my 88 y/o father for several weeks, 5 days a week for 7-8 hours a day. He requires care with waking, walking, showering,...

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Special Needs Caregiver And Art Lover

Bakersfield, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as attentive, creative, and patient. I love interacting with kids and meeting them where they're at. I like caring for people with special needs because I have an adult special needs brother. I'm looking for a job that is longterm where I can build a genuine connection with both the child/teen and...
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Special Needs Provider

Bakersfield, CA

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Hello, I have a 7-year-old granddaughter with special needs that I helped care for. She has seizures and developmental delays. I have also helper care for many children and adults that have special needs.
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Part-time/Weekend Special Needs Care Assistant And Tutor.

Bakersfield, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I Have worked 10 years in Special Education as a 1:1 aide, resource specialist aide, ABA, and behavioral aide. I also have 13 years experience in recreational childcare as staff for an overnight summer camp. There I held positions as cabin counselor, unit supervisor and program director. I'm currently employed as a Para...
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Part-time Caregiver And Part Time Tutor

Bakersfield, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I Am an entertainer in music and arts. I love kids, I love to work with them, inspire them and help them understand things along their journey. I have 7+ years experience with children of all ages. I've worked with children up to the age of 2-16. I've been a part-time babysitter for about 4 years on and off and a tutor for about...
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Bakersfield, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have experience with caring for children with ADHD, Down syndrome, and mood swings/temper tantrums.
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Bakersfield, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I'm certified nurse assistant and certified CPR and work with Autism kid age 4 ! I'm also caregiver which is take care elderly.!
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Bakersfield, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Crystal, and I'm a compassionate, dependable caregiver with more than 20 years of experience supporting older adults, individuals with disabilities, and U. S. military veterans. I recently relocated to Bakersfield to support my family, and I'm looking for a flexible caregiving position where I can continue...
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Bakersfield, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi my name is Lisa I'm a personal home caregiver I've been caregiver for the last past 15 years, I'm honest , reliable , trustworthy, I have many years experience with reference. I prepped meals, Pill management, Grocery shop , doctors assistances, Assist with bathing. I have experience with memory care, Hospice care , Love...
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Bakersfield, CA

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Hi, I'm Amy. I have experience in assisting patients and am willing to help in any way I can. I have worked with brain injury and CP patients and special needs. My heart is big and I love helping families in any way I can to make their home and them and family members more comfortable. I recently had full-time care of an...
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Bakersfield, CA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Need help with elders care or the little ones, I'm your girl. I have many years of experience with children and adults with mental and/or physical disabilities, such as autism, and those not on the spectrum. Need help with the budgeting or shopping? I can do it all. No job is too big or too small. I love to bring a helping hand,...
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Bakersfield, CA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Karen, and I have over three years of experience working with children in both educational and caregiving settings. I previously worked as a Paraprofessional with BCSD and as a Special Education Aide for the PVSD, where I supported students with diverse learning and behavioral needs. I genuinely love working with...
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Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Bakersfield, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
As a child, my mother had an in-home daycare so I am very familiar with childcare as well as care giving. I've worked within the special needs community for over 10 years, primarily with children (3-12 years) on the Autism spectrum. I had the opportunity to volunteer through AmeriCorp to work at an after school program for...
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Reliable And Outgoing Babysitter

Bakersfield, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Gabrielle. I am a recent graduate from the University of California Santa Barbara with five years of experience working in child care. While attending school I worked as a teaching assistant and peer mentor at Orfalea Family Children's Center in a preschool classroom. I also have experience, as a...
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Bakersfield, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
For the past 18 years, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's growth and development. My goal is to positively impact young lives while providing families with dependable childcare. I am patient, creative, friendly, and comfortable enforcing household rules. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, puzzles, and...
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Bakersfield, CA

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$17/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mom of 6 (5 at home). Did foster care for 9 years. 2 of my 6 kids were adopted. My 9 and 10-year-old boys are both autistic (9 yr old-still mostly non-verbal and not toilet trained). My youngest was a preemie who had nine hospital stays her first year-she is 6 now. Took care of a G-tube dependent, non-verbal, partially...
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  • 47 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.34/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Bakersfield, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Bakersfield, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 47 listed special needs caregivers

Joleen K.

Joleen cleaned my huge home while managing to interact with my extremely interested toddlers. the house looks great and the kids and I love...

- Jessica R.

Jeannette S.

Jeannette is a wonderful help to our family. She is reliable, friendly, trustworthy, and always willing to help with anything we need. She...

- Care member

Alisha H.

Alisha has been taking care of my 88 y/o father for several weeks, 5 days a week for 7-8 hours a day. He requires care with waking,...

- Care member

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