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Shervande D.

Professional Nanny

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Shervande. I currently have 7 years of experience as a twins Nanny , and had my own local babysitting buisness in the Florida Area. I am a punctual and organized individual, but also a energetic and outgoing babysitter who loves to work with all different types of children, including those with special needs. I...

Jennifer O. says "Shy has been our nanny for the past two years and has become like part of our family! She started nannying full time for our twins when they were 7...

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Dana S.

Caregiver

Pico Rivera, CA

5.0(0)
from
$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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Natalya R.

Alhambra, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Nurturing children comes naturally to me. For the past seven years, I've been dedicated to providing engaging and reliable care for children of all ages. My passion lies in fostering their growth and development while offering families the support they need. I am patient, calm, creative, and imaginative. I enjoy playing outdoor...

Care Member says "I had hired natalya because I needed a babysitter for my son. This was my first time ever hiring anyone to babysit my son and sometimes he can be a...

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Diana R.

Alhambra, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Diana Hernandez. I am a Certified Infant Care Specialist with over 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to school-aged kids. I've worked as both a private nanny and in school settings, giving me a well-rounded understanding of children's needs at every stage. As a wife and...

Jill A. says "Diana has been our full-time nanny for our two young daughters and she quickly became part of the family. We trust her completely and our girls love her....

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Michaela C.

La Mirada, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Diana R.

Experienced Special Needs Educator And Caregiver

Alhambra, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 6 years working with children and young adults with special needs. Emphasizing in the autism spectrum and learning disabilities but have worked with children with down syndrome and well as psychological disabilities. I have worked for both district and private schools. I have experience providing special needs care...

Sammantha O. says "Diana is very responsible, fun, loving and punctual. She was a pleasure to have a round. She worked very well with my son. We were very sad to have...

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Victoria B.

Nanny Available Full-Time Specialized In Special Needs Care

Lakewood, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello my name is Victoria. I have 11+ years working with kids ranging from toddler to high school age. I specialize in special needs care, my love and passion for this started in high school in a mainstreaming program called Best Buddies. Out of high school I took Child Development classes at Cypress City and went on to get a...
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June P.

Modern Day Mary Poppins

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$125/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I just completed my certification in Intermediated Crisis Management Strategies from the Marcus Autism Center. I also have my certificate in Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress from Yale. The last few years have been an unusual and overwhelming time for children in terms of education & learning. I want to...

Care Member says "June is simply the BEST. June worked with my autistic son full time for 7 years throughout his entire elementary school, including summers. She was his...

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Daniella C.

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 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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Stephany R.

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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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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Tammy H.

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Tammy. I speak English and Spanish read and write in Spanish as well . My child care and teaching method is Reggio Emilia based as well as outdoor play. I am currently studying at Long Beach City College and majoring in early childhood development at Long Beach I have over 18 units in early childhood development....

Joey S. says "Tammy was very kind , patient and compassionate with my daughters . I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking nanny services for there family ."

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Emily E.

Whittier, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Hi my name is Emily and I'm 24 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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Jennifer G.

Caring For Needs In Any Adaptable Caring Way

Monterey Park, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I'm Jenny. I currently work with 2 elderly Clients as a care giver, my special tasks including caring for disabled clients. My current clients have Dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, Activities such administering medicine, serving meals, running errands, providing companionship, helping with bathing, and reporting to...

Diane B. says "She was wonderful! She took care of my 4 senior cats. She updated me on any issues. Kept the kitchen clean. Thanks, Jennifer!"

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Selina S.

South Gate, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Jewelyn Amor B.

Senior care

Buena Park, CA

3.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Home modification
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
+ 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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Maiah P.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, first let me start off by saying I have a love and passion for working children. I am currently attending college for my BA in Child Development, with that being said I have the knowledge and experience to work with children of different ages and developmental stages. I have watched and cared for children between the ages...

Taylor K. says "I worked with Maiah at the Painted Turtle Camp on multiple occasions. The Painted Turtle Camp is a camp from disabled children ran by the Delta Zeta...

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Raquel R.

Whittier, CA

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Raquel, and I have over eight years of experience as a caregiver. I'm dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to seniors and adults with special needs or disabilities. I'm fluent in Spanish and offer support with daily care, medication, meals, appointments, and companionship. I truly believe...

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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Stephanie G.

Special Needs Tutor, ILS, Adaptive Skills, Social Skills, Respite, Companion, Coach

Pico Rivera, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Hello! I have worked as an independent living skills (ILS) instructor, adaptive skills coach, social skills coach, job coach, respite caregiver, and academic tutor for individuals with developmental disabilities and learning disabilities (I specialize in working with teens and young adults). I have classroom teaching experience,...

Care Member says "Stephanie is a great tutor. She helped our son who is in second grade to catch up with his math, as he was falling behind. She is always on time, polite...

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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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.08/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 Downey, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Downey, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Shervande D.

Shy has been our nanny for the past two years and has become like part of our family! She started nannying full time for our twins when...

- Jennifer O.

Natalya R.

I had hired natalya because I needed a babysitter for my son. This was my first time ever hiring anyone to babysit my son and sometimes he...

- Care member

Diana R.

Diana has been our full-time nanny for our two young daughters and she quickly became part of the family. We trust her completely and our...

- Jill A.

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