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Dana S.

Caregiver

Pico Rivera, CA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm a funny , great sense of humor, compassionate, caring , understanding, patient. I understand the difficult decisions a family has to make when it comes to there loved ones. Opening your home to a stranger is life altering, I'm a trusting and loyal person. compassionate. I lift, transfer, bath dress cook clean. Exercise...
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Excellently Qualified Babysitter With Cooking Skills

Long Beach, CA

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I'm a devoted infant daycare provider, college-educated, and a mother who understands the importance of providing loving care and fostering early childhood development. With extensive experience caring for twins and children with special needs, I create a nurturing and stimulating environment for little ones. I am...

Christian R. says "I found Maria through care.com and she was clearly very qualified and experienced to be a nanny, we were very excited to meet her. Unfortunately I...

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Trained In Applied Behavioral Analysis, DTT And Much More! Patient, Kind, Loving And Super FUN!

Long Beach, CA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience
Comprehensive behavior assessment and functional analysis for those with challenging behaviors (when applicable). Positive future plan that emphasizes community presence and participation, developing and maintaining relationship, personal choice and preferences and finally community respect and personal communication. Systematic...
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Caregiver

Long Beach, CA

4.2(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Machenna. I genuinely enjoy caring for and interacting with children. I have been doing childcare professionally since 2017 . I was a children's head soccer coach for a year where I specialized in younger children and children with special needs. I have senior care and adult special needs experience as well. I...

Chris and Amanda G. says "Machenna took very well care of our two young boys. She arrived at our home on time, ready to engage with our kids, with a smile on."

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Kids Are Kids - They Just Learn Differently.

Long Beach, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hiiii! I have over 10 years experience working with kids and adults (2-30) with special needs - primarily autism and Down syndrome and ADHD. I have worked in private therapy centers using ABA as well as in schools and privately in clients homes. I have nannied toddlers with Autism and been a "coach" teaching my older clients how...
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Caregiver Available For Full / Part-Time Jobs

Lakewood, CA

5.0(0)
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$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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Part-time Caregiver

Pico Rivera, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, My name is Vanessa and I am 25 years old. I am a student at Rio Rondo College and am pursing a degree in Child Development. I have been working with children since I was 17 years old, not including watching cousins and nephews growing up (I have a big family!). I have worked with children ages 7 months all the way to 17...

Carolyn L. says "Vanessa was amazing with our son (age 3) who has a severe speech delay and is extremely high energy. We were going out of town for vacation and wanted...

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South Gate, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
As a nurturing and experienced childcare professional with seven years of experience, I am passionate about creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children. I work part time as a Behavioral Interventionist in schools so I maintain a clean record and professional attitude! I am a huge animal lover as well and...

Kait F. says "Selina is awesome! Very sweet girl who my kids loved. Thank you again Selina!"

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Special Education Care Provider

Signal Hill, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Karina R Hometown: Signal Hill, CA Education: Cerritos College, CSDH and Compton Community College where I had obtain my teacher Credential. Experience: I have 21 years of experience working with children of all ages in a childcare and private home setting. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have experience caring for...

Care Member says "Karina is responsible, punctual, caring and always willing to adapt to any situation. She is a natural caretaker w/so many loving and attentive...

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Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Daniella & I am urgently looking to work with a new family( I financially support myself & the kiddos I work with just went to school so I need something ft) Here's A little about me ive been nannying for about 7 years now, I am currently in school to become a pediatric nurse, and looking to pick up more hours. I...

Care Member says "Hired Daniella to nanny for my 7 month old & 2 year old she’s very organized very friendly she picked up the routine fast. She helps bathe, feed, takes...

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Whittier, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
11 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm a preschool teacher looking for a new journey in my life. I love spending time with children, reading books and creating memorable activities. I'm patient, creative, fun and trustworthy. I'm looking to care for a child or two. I can create a routine and ensure your child has a great time while on my care. I like working...

Care Member says "Stephany is very reliable and amazing with kids. Having a teaching background she really knows how to engage children. My daughter loves Stephany!"

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La Mirada, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a college graduate with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I have experience working at a private elementary and middle school, and have also been a full time nanny for the past multiple years. I am dependable, patient, hardworking and creative. I am fully capable to help your child with schoolwork or to help...

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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Committed Babysitter

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
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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Senior care

Buena Park, CA

3.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Dementia
companionship
light cleaning
hospice services
home modification
+ 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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Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sam, thank you for visiting my profile! I've been caring for children for the majority of my life, I absolutely love their energy and the wonderful things they teach us. I come from a big family, I have quite a bit of personal experience with children in the age range of 8 weeks - 12 years and I have handled up...

Shannon F. says "Sam is absolutely wonderful! She cared for my adult special needs son for a few hours each week or so for the past year until she moved. I am...

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7 Years Autism Experience!

La Palma, CA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello. I am Chay and I have worked with kids that are now teenagers that have autism . Been taking care of special needs for over 14 years . I am very reliable and responsible. I am flexible as well . I have my own car and I am CPR certified. . I am with a amazing family now but they are moving and have to find another job . I...
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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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Experienced Caregiver

Westminster, CA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I am available to work ASAP! Please give me a call of an email for a quick response. I have a very flexible schedule. My summary of qualifications is as follows: I am a dedicated Personal Caregiver, providing essential services in assisting ambulatory and bed bound patients to achieve and maintain independence. I treat...
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Norwalk, CA

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$20/hr
In addition to tutoring, I also have experience of caring for children. I have 1 year of working caring for special needs children from the ages of 3-5. Also, being an older sibling and coming from a big family has taught me how to cater to children's specific needs and understand how proper care is essential for their growth.
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Anaheim, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I currently have experience working with children, including those with special needs, as I am a nursing student who has gained valuable insight through clinical rotations. As someone deeply passionate about pediatric care, I bring a unique blend of hands-on experience working with children, including those with special needs,...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.50/hr as of January 2026

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Cerritos, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Maria O.

I found Maria through care.com and she was clearly very qualified and experienced to be a nanny, we were very excited to meet her....

- Christian R.

Machenna C.

Machenna took very well care of our two young boys. She arrived at our home on time, ready to engage with our kids, with a smile on.

- Chris and Amanda G.

Vanessa H.

Vanessa was amazing with our son (age 3) who has a severe speech delay and is extremely high energy. We were going out of town for vacation...

- Carolyn L.

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