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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Chatsworth, CA
The average rate is $22/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Chatsworth, CA
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I have experience in Aba therapy, I worked for special needs children for a year. I have been a Preschool teacher for the 2-3-year-old program for 3 years. I am in college majoring Speech Pathology. Please feel free to ask me anything!
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Samantha has been a true blessing. Her personalized care, patience, and creativity in engaging our children have made a profound impact on our family. She's not just a caregiver; she's an educator and mentor...
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Hello My name is Laura I have 10 years of experience working with kids and also special need kids. I can help with Travel, Errands Etc.
I love children and I treat them like they're my own. I'm 35 Yrs old, have a lot of patience with kids and really enjoy spending time with them. I'm CPR certified and also Medication Aide...
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"Laura is the best! She has been caring for our almost one year old and three year old for the past year. She is kind, knowledgeable, and a natural with babies. She is caring and sweet with our children and...
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Andrea R.
Simi Valley, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi,
My name is Andrea. As a passionate and experienced caregiver, I am thrilled to share a brief overview of my qualifications for a nannying position. With a diverse range of experience working with children aged 6 months and older, teenagers, and children with special needs, I have developed a deep understanding of their...
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"Andrea was unbelievably dedicated to our family in a time we needed it the most. We were going through a lot and she showed up everyday with such a kind and reassuring disposition that helped our 2 children...
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Greetings! I come from a field of psychology which includes child development and special needs care. As a behavioral therapist and a teacher/mentor, I'm comfortable being around infants and teenagers who may need some guidance in behavior. My past positions have allowed me exposure to kids of all types. I love working with the...
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"Jacqueline was great and very understanding of our son who has Autism. She was on time, friendly and we could tell she had a ton of knowledge and experience on how to care for children with special needs. We...
Reviewed by Christina C.
Shawnie F.
Northridge, CA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
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My son had cerebral palsy due to a hospital mistake. I had to learn to do everything for him, I was his eyes his hands and his mouth I was his everything for him. He was feed through a feeding tube, I also had to learn to give him seizure, Acid reflex, medicine and be able to suction him through his nose and mouth with a Suction...
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I have 4 years of experience working with children. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn! I attend California State University, Northridge (CSUN), my major is Psychology and my minor is Child Development. I am flexible with my weekend availability!
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"Leslie was such a delight. She worked with our special needs son, getting him ready in the morning for his volunteer day job. She was reliable and trustworthy."
Reviewed by Patricia M.
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Hello there, I have worked with children for many years. From infants to toddlers and also children with special needs. I love working and helping people and their well being and safety is my priority. Hope to meet you and your family soon! Thank you, Lily
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"Very personable and helpful. She is a great listener, dependable and a great companion."
Reviewed by Miriam L.
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I teach 5th grade and love children. I haven't been blessed with any of my own.... yet! So, anything that can make me feel like a mom.... I'm down! I babysat and nannied for years in Idaho. I would watch 4-5 kids at a time while their parents went on vacation. I also did the usual school drop-off/ pick-up. When I moved back to...
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"Jennifer worked for me last summer with my 5 yr old special needs son. She was reasonable in rate and punctual and professional. I would hire her again without hesitation! My little boy absolutely loved all...
Reviewed by Kris B.
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Hello, I work as a special Ed classroom aide at an elementary school for LAUSD. At the moment I work one on one with a student but I have worked in groups. In the past I have worked as an aide for all grade levels. My current classroom consists of Kinder/1st/ 2nd and 3rd graders. On a day to day basis I helped with language...
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"Ahmed is amazing. He's very reliable, responsible, respectful and dedicated. Our children absolutely adore him."
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I am Miriam a 40 years old now, I am happily married with one 17-year-old girl. I have been a personal caregiver for over 15 years and I thoroughly enjoy and love the elderly. I see my job as a ministry to give back to those who have given so much in their lifetime. In addition to providing companionship, I can help monitor...
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I'd describe my personality as fun and outgoing.
I like working with kids because they are a lot of fun! I love the way the smallest thing is so exciting to them.
I'm looking for a job that is short term. I'm not looking for a consistent part-time position.
I started working with children In my 20s I worked at a preschool,...
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"My little one was born at just 23 weeks, and so was deemed a medically fragile child. Once he came home, I had to take on the role of nurse instead of mother. I literally don't know what I would've done had I...
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My name is Cynthia I have over 14 years of experience working with children/special needs I have worked with children from 3 months of age to 19-year-olds. (Special needs) and twins .
I absolutely love what I do would not change it for anything in this world.
I am a mother of 3 ages 9, 10 and 14 my youngest daughter...
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"Cynthia is a reliable and dependable nanny, she was always on time and showed the utmost dedication to her role of looking after our children and helping me run our household. Not only did she play with the...
Reviewed by Jessica D.
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Hello, my name is Mayra, I am currently a licensed nurse but have been a caregiver for over 20 years; I've also worked as a certified PCA with special needs children, teens & adults with autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, etc. I love helping those that have bodily limitations, because that's all it is; our hearts function all the...
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"Mayra is an excellent health care provider! Her medical knowledgeable is solid. She is very compassionate and caring. She has outstanding people skills. Her work experience is expansive that include...
Reviewed by Denna J.
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Hello everyone! I have 10+ years of experience working with children. I simply love children and I enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. I have worked with in special education as one to one assistant at a school setting. I have done ABA therapy at school, home, and clinic setting. I have also...
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"We love Karen! She is so patient with our daughter and speaks to and teaches her in Spanish, which is very important to us. She is our first nanny experience and we're glad to have hired her. She's super...
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Started my career in early childhood education in 1984. In 1985 I attended the American Nanny College, there I completed nanny coursework including subjects such as: RIE, Infant Development Instruction, Gifted/Special Needs Children, Household Management, Food Sanitation and Nutrition, among other subjects pertaining to child...
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"Rachel is a very caring and thoughtful person. She was able to create themed activities for my kids which they loved. She is also very flexible and able to care for more than one child. She is loves to play...
Reviewed by Taylor S.
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My name is Lana and I have cared for multiple kids! I used to babysit my 1yr old nephew and 3 yr old niece where I would cook dinners, play with kids, mediate fights, change diapers, get ready for bed, and watch tv.
I also was a nanny for a 6 yr old girl and 10 yr old boy who I would pick up from school, ensure the boy...
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"I have used Yilan multiple times and she was always wonderful with my boys. She cleaned up after everyone and was always asking if there was anything else I needed her to do. She was very mature and...
Reviewed by Sarah M.
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hello. my name is Mimi. I have been a caregiver for 5years and am also a Certified nursing assistant. I have experience in special needs adults, teenagers and kids. I love working with people with disabilities because it gives me joy to see me help them with daily activities. I have great positive energy, am creative in art...
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"Amazing!! I got in contact with her at 10pm and she was at our house the next morning. I almost thought it was too good to be true because though she didn't know us, she was willing to go the extra mile for us...
Reviewed by Catherine M.
Maira P.
Granada Hills, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi there! I'm Maira, I'm a mommy of 2 kids ages 12 and 16, so I have all the experience in taking care of the little ones. When it comes to children I like to pride my self in safety , I'm very cautious and safety is my number one priority, kids depend on us Adults to protect them. And showing them good morality and respect...
5.0
"She has experience with special needs children. She's patient and great with kids."
Reviewed by Nancy D.
Yara H.
Reseda, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Experience: 10 years in caregiving- including special needs children, infants, lead daycare teacher, CNA for both home health and in-hospital geriatric patients, 3 years administrative assistant .
Certified Nurse Assistant (just in case!)
CPR Certified
Drivers License w/ clean record
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Non-smoker...
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"We've been using Yara for a few weeks and absolutely love her! She is very capable of handling the day with my 3&5 year old from structuring activities to being silly - they Miss Yara!"
Reviewed by Crystal J.
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Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Ranged from ages 30-90's, various major medical conditions such as Diabetes, Cancer, Dementia, Special Needs and the aging.
Primary responsibilities have included:
managing medications, light housekeeping, meal preparations and planning, provide compassionate companionship and intellectual...
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"We hired Sylvia to take care of my ailing mother in law who needed around the clock care and companionship. Sylvia provide both in a way that I rate second to none. She is the most caring and loving person you...
Reviewed by Joerg L.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chatsworth, CA
Samantha S.
5.0
Samantha has been a true blessing. Her personalized care, patience, and creativity in engaging our children have made a profound impact on our family. She's not just a caregiver; she's an educator and mentor to our kids. Samantha's ability to connect with our children on a personal level has...
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Laura D.
5.0
Laura is the best! She has been caring for our almost one year old and three year old for the past year. She is kind, knowledgeable, and a natural with babies. She is caring and sweet with our children and makes us feel comfortable trusting them in her care. We highly recommend Laura to other...
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Andrea R.
5.0
Andrea was unbelievably dedicated to our family in a time we needed it the most. We were going through a lot and she showed up everyday with such a kind and reassuring disposition that helped our 2 children feel safe and at ease. Andrea is engaging with kids and looks for activities that are both...
- Care member
Jacqueline C.
5.0
Jacqueline was great and very understanding of our son who has Autism. She was on time, friendly and we could tell she had a ton of knowledge and experience on how to care for children with special needs. We really appreciated her help. I'd highly recommend her for anyone else looking for someone...
- Christina C.
Leslie Y.
5.0
Leslie was such a delight. She worked with our special needs son, getting him ready in the morning for his volunteer day job. She was reliable and trustworthy.
- Patricia M.
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Ratings for Chatsworth, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Chatsworth, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.