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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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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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Caregiving Is My Passion

Bakersfield, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
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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Bakersfield, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
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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Part-Time Special Needs Nanny

Bakersfield, CA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I believe being a nanny is a perfect balance of my passion, experience, and skills. I have a natural talent for engaging children. I enjoy identifying and nurturing their strengths in a caring, supportive way. After working with two young boys on the Autism spectrum, I was inspired to help other children of similar backgrounds....
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Bakersfield, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hi there! I'm Madison, nice to meet you! I am a ABA therapist with the center for autism and related disorders, I LOVE my job! I have been in the special needs field since high-school. I started as a TA and the love just grew from there! I am CPR, CPI and First aid trained. I also have extensive knowledge about behavior, ASD and...
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Bakersfield, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hi there! My name is Brynnlee. I have been working with children for as long as I can remember and love doing it! I have worked with children with various special needs over the course of about 8 years through a local theatre and have been fully time nanny to many children throughout the years with special needs. I come from a...
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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
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

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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.
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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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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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$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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$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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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hi, I'm Savannah. My experience in working with children began with babysitting, but after working in childcare centers and taking early childhood education classes, I fell in love with caregiving and teaching. After working with several children with Autism and learning more about it, I quickly became interested in working with...
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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
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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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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Behavioral Therapist

Bakersfield, CA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi parents! I have worked as a behavioral therapist and have been for a few years. I work with children with autism/special needs. I am looking for take a break from that and focus on one family. I am very familiar with helping kiddos with self help skills, motor skills, and much more! I am very creative and will keep kiddos...
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  • 45 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.16/hr as of August 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 20 reviews of the 45 listed special needs caregivers

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.

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

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

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