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Andrea L.

Behavior Technician

Cerritos, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My youngest brother inspires me to thrive within the Autism field. His journey and development sheds hope to pay it forward for children on the spectrum. I have one year of ABA therapy experience as a Behavior Technician, where I've implemented therapy through social, communication, self-help, and play skills for positive...
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Denise T.

Bilingual Babysitter

Cerritos, CA

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Denise. I'm a registered behavioral technician. I've been working with special needs kids for 3 years now. I typically work at a school, home, or even clinic. I've worked with kids as young as 2 years old and kids as old as in high school. I am CPR certified as well!
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Madeline H.

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
*I am in San Diego now through the beginning of august only* Hello! My name is Madeline and I am psychology graduate with 5+ years working in the ABA/special needs community. I have experience with all age ranges and all skill levels, as well as all the patience and love in the world to make a lasting impression on your kiddo....

Joe F. says "Maddie has been working with us for several months and caring for our 3 year old daughter. She quickly built trust and made a quick bond with our...

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Kenyetta T.

Special Needs Is My Specialty

Bellflower, CA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have cared for all special needs: Down syndrome, children with seizures, G tube, catheters, ADHD, mental illness, Autism. I have 10 years of experience.
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Josefina F.

Love love Children

Long Beach, CA

5.0(0)
from
$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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Jennifer R.

Fully Vaccinated Caregiver

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
personal care
errands
dementia
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Jenna, a caring and experienced caregiver with over 10 years in the field. I've worked with In-Home Support Services through the state and privately, specializing in special needs and senior care since I was 16. My journey began by caring for my father, who is blind and has mobility issues. Since then, I've gained...

Care Member says "Jenna is an amazing and dedicated caregiver. Gave us daily updates and got along so well with my senior mother in law, who can be a challenge ! Jenna...

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Silvana D.

Creative Special Needs Caregiver/Tutor

Garden Grove, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I have over 12 years of experience working with children of all ages in several different settings including schools, tutoring, after school care and clinics. I've also taught art classes, yoga and language arts for children. I am a former preschool-k and Spanish teacher and private tutor and am looking for a great...

Care Member says "We have Silvana for our two sons' regular schooling and also Spanish tutoring ( grade 3 and 4). Silvana is punctual, flexible and patient with kids. Her...

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Jennifer R.

Lakewood, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have worked as an IHSS care provider since I was 16. My father is blind, and I have also worked with many children with special care situations. I love working and learning through music and art, crafts, and reading. I have a calming personality that helps when tasks become frustrating, and assess the problem with love and...
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Luz V.

NANNY OR BABYSITTER

Cypress, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I am a babysitter with 20 years of experience and specialize in newborns to 4-year-olds, twins and children with special needs. I have helped families with newborn children create a sleep schedule, meal preparation at each stage of growth, potty training, supporting children in all their different stages of development. I am...

Care Member says "Luz P. worked for us as a nanny for almost a year, and she was great with our two kids. We had a newborn and a toddler at the time, and she has lots of...

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Tiara B.

Hello! I Can Help (: Special needs

Long Beach, CA

5.0(0)
from
$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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Diana A.

Downey, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hello! I graduated with my degree in child and family studies at CSULB, so I have learned a lot about kids. Even without the degree, I've always been well experienced with taking care of kids. I've been on care. com for 7 years and still have care jobs from when I first started on the app. I was a summer camp ymca counselor for...

Care Member says "I mer Diana back in 2020. She was my sons teacher and my son loves her. He’s very picky when it comes to people. Here we are 4 years later and my son...

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Raquel R.

Serving Heart

Whittier, CA

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With over eight years of experience as a dedicated caregiver, It is my mission to provide compassionate, high quality care to individuals in need. Whether assisting the elderly, children, adults with special needs or adults with disabilities, I am committed to enriching the lives of my clients with kindness and patience....

Care Member says "Raquel is amazing. She came into our lives at the right time. She has so much patience, compassion and love for her clients. It really takes a very...

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Jewelyn Amor B.

Senior care

Buena Park, CA

3.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
I work mostly dementia, special needs, stroke, diabetes, cancer, with catheter, with g-tube, oxygen, etc.. I do cooking, housekeeping, laundry and etc. and also I can work hourly or live-in.

Craig L. says "She great caregiver for my folks, she cooked, she awesome"

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Mailena S.

Anaheim, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, All my life I have been caring for children. I am the oldest out of 7 children. Naturally I became their caregiver. I absolutely love children. I have experience with all age group. I am a mother of two children ages 4 and 3. I am a teacher for Special Needs children. I work with a wide range of disabilities such as but...

Michelle C. says "Mailena has a way to with kids. She is friendly, kind and genuine. This was our first time hiring a babysitter that is not family for my 3 yr old & 8wk...

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Christine S.

Excellent With Children With Special Needs.

Cypress, CA

4.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Having been a clinical bodywork therapist, I have seen many children on the spectrum as well as developmental delay children. I have been able to utilize my experience and special techniques to help children with special needs.
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Emily E.

Whittier, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Hi my name is Emily and I'm 21 years old. I am a certified EMT so I have all my First Aid/CPR/AED certifications. I recently had a baby girl named Skyla so now I have a bunch of new experiences that benefit my nanny jobs. I used to be a lifeguard at Great Wolf Lodge so I can recognize potential hazards for your child(ren) in and...

Carrie D. says "Emily was a huge part of our family for the last few months and we miss her and would definitely hire her again. We are foster parents and Emily was our...

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Elizabeth R.

Caregiver Available For Full / Part-Time Jobs

Lakewood, CA

5.0(0)
from
$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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Annette F.

Committed Babysitter

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I am a substitute teacher working for LAUSD. I have extensive experience babysitting ages 0-15. I have worked with special needs children. I can also provide lessons to your child to improve his or her academics. I also help with homework, meal prep, do crafts, bedtime, etc. References are available upon request.

Belen M. says "She was great! The kids and I really liked her from the moment she walked in the room. She was on time and has such great energy about her"

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Lacey C.

Experienced Caregiver For All Ages And Circumstance

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
live-in home care
errands
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Throughout high school I worked with 5 to 7 children some with special needs and in 2007 I moved in with my grandmother and took care of her, meals, transportation, medical, and bathing. As a massage therapist I am also trained to treat pain associated with both physical and emotional needs. I am 35 now and have also gained...

Chris F. says "Lacey is very reliable. She is also patient, talented, and professional. I would recommend her in a heartbeat. "

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Michaela C.

La Mirada, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a current college student who is majoring in Elementary Education. I have experience working at an elementary and middle school and have also been a full time nanny. I am dependable, patient, hardworking and creative. I am fully capable to help your child with schoolwork or to help with their developmental needs and...

Jasmine C. says "I was able to meet Michaela over zoom ahead of time. She was extremely gracious as I was extremely late to our zoom meeting, but she was super sweet and...

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  • The average post rate is $19.50/hr as of June 2025

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Madeline H.

Maddie has been working with us for several months and caring for our 3 year old daughter. She quickly built trust and made a quick bond...

- Joe F.

Jennifer R.

Jenna is an amazing and dedicated caregiver. Gave us daily updates and got along so well with my senior mother in law, who can be a...

- Care member

Silvana D.

We have Silvana for our two sons' regular schooling and also Spanish tutoring ( grade 3 and 4). Silvana is punctual, flexible and patient...

- Care member

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