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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...
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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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- $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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- $10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
I love to cook! It is my passion to help others while creating and providing healthy meals. I have been cooking for over 10 years and can prepare just about anything. Nutrition is vital to living a healthy life. Our busy daily lives sometimes prevents us from eating excellent, nutritious, balanced meals at home. That's where I...
Sabrina L. says "We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time, hard-working, and very...
Dementia
errands
meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
Reliable Private Duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Adept at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong rapport with a client. Specializes in elderly and special needs patients.
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Ally and I'm very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 5 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested and compensated for. Personally, I've also worked with...
Hi my name is Lamora I am a part time honors student at cypress college. My passion is working with kids, particularly kids with autism and special needs. I am CPR certified and I have in home ABA experience 1 year as well as in school setting behavioral interventionist 3 years experience. I have worked with all ages and all...
I am 26 years old. A college graduate with a degree in child development and have worked with all ages of children from new borns to teens. I am a very high spirited joyful person who loves to work with children. Activities and more. Have reliable transportation as well. I hope to work with you! I have 5 years experience working...
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
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Hello my name is Diana. My experience includes working as a behavioral therapist and child developmental specialist with children with special needs of ages ranging from 8 months to 21-year-old's. I previously also have worked as a teacher aide for an elementary school. I love working with children and would be immensely...
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm Diana :) I have a bachelor's degree and I am currently a working student pursuing a graduate degree in Speech Pathology. I love being with children as I have 1+ years of volunteer experience. I used to volunteer at my local church where I helped care for infants in the nursery and toddlers (including special needs). I...
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
hospice services
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I currently work with special needs in high schools . I also have experience in nursing homes. I am comfortable with low and high functioning children and adults. I have a lot of experience with seizures with kids as well as experience with dementia patients as well. I'm a warm and welcoming person and will take great care of...
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I have over 20 years of Nanny Experience (Including Children With Special Needs newborns, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children multiple children at once I raised 2 beautiful daughters & 1 son (now in college), I received my degree in Child & Adolescent Development and have been child, family, and community involved my...
Carpooling
grocery shopping
As a caregiver, I find immense joy in nurturing and supporting children as they grow and learn. While I have three years of paid experience, I have more than 10 years of personal experience with children including my own 2 being twins. have honed my skills in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children...
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
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My name is Audreen, and I've had a heart for caring for little ones since I was 9 years old when my baby brother was born.
I earned my BA in Elementary Education from CSULB in 2024 and am now returning to school to pivot into Education Technology. While in school, I'm excited to support families as their little ones...
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I had previous experience working with special needs children. On a personal note, I have raised my sister since I was 11 - and she is 16 now! I am nurturing and caring by nature.
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
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I'm a compassionate and trustworthy caregiver with extensive experience in elderly care and a genuine love for working with children. I have a background in caring for kids with special needs as well as those who are typically developing. I also offer meal prep services, light housekeeping, and transportation. I strive to create...
I have more than 2 years of experience taking care of kids and adults with disabilities. I am caring and very responsible person. I love helping others.
Hi! I'm Savannah, a nursing student with five years of experience as a CNA and a strong background in home health care. I've worked with patients of all ages and have plenty of experience with babysitting and caring for children. I'm patient, reliable, and calm under pressure, and I genuinely love supporting families and making...
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
I have worked with a special needs adult for the last two years, and with children/teens with Autism for about 6 years.
With my adult clients, I have experience assisting with medication administration, house cleaning/organization, behavioral management, errand/grocery shopping, and food preparation.
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- $15/hr
My experience in care taking has always been my passion. I believe in A+ care of children, adults, and seniors and have a passion for caring for others.
I have had CPR/AED, CNA and most current Home Health Aide Certifications.
With over 4 years of hands on experience I am more than qualified to care for your loved one.
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $23.38/hr as of May 2026
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 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Emily E.
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...
- Carrie D.
Maiah P.
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...
- Taylor K.
Stephanie G.
We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time,...
- Sabrina L.
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