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Natalya R.

Alhambra, CA

5.0(1)

from: $21/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Grocery shopping

carpooling

light cleaning

swimming supervision

meal prep

+ 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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Michaela C.

La Mirada, CA

5.0(1)

from: $28/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

carpooling

grocery shopping

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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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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Halie S.

Experienced, Patient, & Great With Kids!

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)

from: $0/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Grocery shopping

carpooling

light cleaning

meal prep

Nurturing children has always been a true passion of mine. For the past 10 years, I've dedicated myself to providing enriching care, fostering each child's unique growth and development. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, and I strive to make a positive impact on the lives of the children I care for. I have some college...

Care Member says "Halie has been our full-time nanny for over a year. She has been wonderful with our 4 year old daughter with special needs. She’s very gentle and...

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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

Craft assistance

carpooling

light cleaning

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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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

Grocery shopping

craft assistance

light cleaning

swimming supervision

meal prep

+ 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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Selina S.

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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Jewelyn Amor B.

Senior care

Buena Park, CA

3.0(1)

from: $30/hr

7 years experience

Dementia

companionship

errands

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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Maiah P.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)

from: $10/hr

2 years experience

Craft assistance

carpooling

swimming supervision

travel

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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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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Stephanie G.

Personal Certified Chef and Personal Assistant

Buena Park, CA

5.0(1)

from: $10/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 7 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...

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Chea M.

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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Novella C.

Caregiver/ Elderly / Special Needs

Lakewood, CA

from: $18/hr

10 years experience

Light cleaning

dementia

meal prep

respite care

I'm a compassionate, honest, hard working woman that has had many years of experience. I have worked with elderly with many different needs, I treat them as they were my own family. I do have past families that would give me a reference if needed. I also, work with special needs children and adults, I have worked for the school...

Mar S.

Hard Worker And Honest

Artesia, CA

from: $25/hr

5 years experience

Errands

dementia

light cleaning

personal care

meal prep

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.

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Allison H.

Fun Sitter And Laugh Creator

Los Angeles, CA

from: $30/hr

5 years experience

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

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...

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Espie R.

Compassionate Caring Care Provider

Pico Rivera, CA

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 7 families in your area

Hospice services

dementia

personal care

I have experience caring for patients with Alzheimer's, dementia and patients who have special needs. I have taken care of many patients who are bedridden and do the full scope of the duties such as bed bath, change bed and linen. I cook for the patient and do their daily exercise routine, if needed. Each patient is different...

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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $23.83/hr as of February 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

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

Michaela C.

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...

- Jasmine C.

June P.

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

- Care member

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