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Leticia V.

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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Mentor

Bakersfield, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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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$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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I Want To Help As Much As I Can.

Bakersfield, CA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
*I am good with children, I have younger siblings and am very patient. * I am willing to help with special needs *Schedule can be pretty flexible if needed. *I have experience with newborn to teenagers *Nice company *I do Enjoy cleaning

Sally H. says "Kylee was just great, prompt, responsible, responsive. On top of providing excellent, attentive pet care, she went out of her way to help us deal with an...

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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Bakersfield, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I am a graduate of a 4 year bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), USRN. I am a Licensed REGISTERED NURSE in California with numerous duties, experience and responsibilities in newborn care, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), delivering babies, suctioning newborn secretion, cutting of the cord, intermediate care for special...

Emily K. says "We hired Abegail for a weekend date night. She was a pleasure to interview - friendly and polite, and asked to meet our son prior to the night out to make...

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Bakersfield, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
errands
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Bakersfield, CA

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Caregiver with experience in caring for those who have a range of mental, developmental and physical disabilities, bedridden, and hospice. Daily tasks such as meal preparation, medication preparation and administration, hygiene and bathing, ADLs, doctors appointments, assistance with mobility transfer from bed to wheelchair,...
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Bakersfield, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, patience, and creative. I like caring for people with special needs because they are one of a kind and I have learned so much from them. They've taught me to view the world in different ways and I love being able to teach them skills that will help them communicate better, which in turn...
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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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$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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$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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$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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$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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Care Provider

Bakersfield, CA

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$15/hr
I have extensive knowledge of behavioral, educational, and medically fragile children and have worked with all inn many age groups.
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Currently Looking To Babysit, Pick Up, Or Drop Off Children, This Will Need To Work With My Schedule

Bakersfield, CA

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello there! I currently work as a Special Needs Aide for the School District with my work schedule, I have availability after school and on the weekends. Communication works best, so if you have any questions about myself or my experience, please do not hesitate to ask!
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Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Bakersfield, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hey my name is Kennedy. I woke really well with kids and have a lot of experience. Kids tend to love and admire me. I have a step son and a little brother with autism, so I can handle kids with those disabilities. I was also a teachers aid for special needs students. I want to become a child psychologist so this experience will...
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  • 42 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.74/hr as of December 2025

  • 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 27 reviews of the 43 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.

Kylee B.

Kylee was just great, prompt, responsible, responsive. On top of providing excellent, attentive pet care, she went out of her way to help us...

- Sally H.

Abegail S.

We hired Abegail for a weekend date night. She was a pleasure to interview - friendly and polite, and asked to meet our son prior to the...

- Emily K.

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