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Olubunmi Hannah A.

Ms Hannah

Gardena, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am a caregiver at heart, naturally with the intention of making people live happily, irrespective of their conditions.
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Fun And Full Of Energy

Gardena, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I've been in child care for 12 years and over the years have worked with hundreds of families and children. Aside from nannying and babysitting, I have also been a Sunday school teacher, worked at a daycare, at a school as a playground/lunch supervisor, and for a couple of summer day camps as well as sleep-away camps. My...
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Superb ABA Caregiver

Gardena, CA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
I have 4 year experiences working the field of ABA , working with kiddo( ages 3-14). I understand the importance of the needs to keep daily activity structure, while filled with excitement and creativity.
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Gardena, CA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Hello, I have flexible work hours. I have worked will children in the past with adhd and I once a clinical assistant so & have worked with infants
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CPR/First Aid Certified | Special Needs & Child Development Experienced Caregiver

Gardena, CA

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$19/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I am a compassionate, dependable, and experienced caregiver with a passion for supporting children's growth and development. My career focus is in education, and I enjoy creating safe, nurturing environments where children feel supported, encouraged, and valued. I have professional experience working with children with...
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Nany / Respite Work

Gardena, CA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I currently work with a company where I do respite work and I do work with children, as well as my own experience with family and family as well special needs and no special
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Gardena, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi! My name is Esli! I've worked with special needs kids for the past 5 years, supporting children and young adults ranging in age from 3 to 26 years old. I also have experience caring for newborns! I truly enjoy working with children and love creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where they can learn, grow, and feel...
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Experienced

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Tyler. I am a 37-year-old male nanny or "manny." Over the past 15 years, I have worked for several families as a live-in/live-out manny and house manager. So far my experience has been with school age children 5-22 years old (some with special needs). I am looking for a full time situation or at least 30-40 hours a...

Jermelia H. says "Tyler worked for us for a year and more. He has become a part of our family. Tyler took care of our than 6 year old son, now 10 years old. Tyler was and...

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Patient, Tender Female Great With People Of Special Needs Of All Ages!

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
I've worked with Special Needs children through my church who has a group for Special Needs children; and I've also worked with them as a best friend of mine is a caretaker of a fellow with down syndrome and some mental retardation. Through the plethora of memories built with children in these two settings I have come to love as...

Anthony R. says "My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world. She helped...

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Experienced, Patient, & Great With Kids!

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
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$0/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
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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Full-Time Caregiver Of All Ages

Torrance, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I was a stay-at-home mother for 13 years raising my 3 children, one of which had special needs, extensive medical needs and global delays. I taught at a local preschool for 7 years. Upon leaving that school I worked as a nanny for a family of 4 children with 5-year-old twins, a 3-year-old and a 10 day old as well as and 2...

Trish S. says "Very friendly, outgoing, and excellent with our son :o)"

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Stay-at-home Mom Who Is Now An Empty Nester Would Love To Help You And Your Family Out

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I am a Certified Newborn Specialist with a degree in early child development. I taught newborn care and babysitting courses at Henry Mayo Hospital. I volunteer at Torrance Memorial, use to for Children's hospital as a newborn cuddler, and worked nursery at my church. I have experience with preemies, multiples and special needs,...

Kelly H. says "Danielle is one of the few friends that was able to soothe my severely disabled daughter when she was very young. We have been friends for 15+ years and...

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Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.

Los Angeles, CA

3.5(1)
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$20/hr
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I have been working with children for a numerous amount of years. I have been working as a nanny since the age of 13 for children of the ages 2-16. I absolutely love caring and teaching children some of the things that I have picked up over the years, especially to those with special needs. In Elementary School, I worked in the...

Dianne R. says "We adore Rebecca! She is so kind, caring, smart, fun and my son loves to be around her! She's a great communicator, always punctual and I wouldn't...

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Part-Time Caregiver, Babysitter, Nanny

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I worked as a care provider for a 14-year-old boy with autism. I've been on the job since birth until diagnosed as a special needs child. I follow up ABA at home, bring him to speech therapy, follow up his IBT from school to home. I liked what I do because I love children. For me, they are angels, so innocent and so pure at...

Kavita L. says "I have hired Yolanda part time for my elderly parents. Yolanda is extremely conscientious, she always goes out of her way to help. She is a very...

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Weekend Babysitter/Nanny Available

Downey, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have over 8 years of experience with newborns/infants (0-6 months); toddlers(1-5) and children (10-12). I've worked with different families in the LA area. I am very responsible and committed to my job and responsibility when caring for children. I also work part-time as a Physician Assistant finishing my Master's degree in a...

Jorge E. says "Auria is such a charismatic person with a passion for details and patience for taking care of any situation."

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Child Development Teacher With Social Education Background

Lomita, CA

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 28 years experience working for RBUSD as a substitute child development teacher and a special Ed Aide. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities and differing abilities including , Autism and Down Syndrome. I am the mother of 3 grown children two of which had learning disabilities. I have an associates degree...
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I Have Been A Caregiver For 19 Years. I Have Worked With Patient Ages 59 Years Old - 108 Years Old

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
visiting physician
visiting nurse
dementia
+ 1 more
Yvette V Summary: I am 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. Core Qualifications Certified...

Care Member says "Yvette is the most compassionate nurse/ caregiver I have ever known. I hired her to help me with my father he had pancreatic cancer. I was handling all...

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Hello! I Can Help (: Special needs

Long Beach, CA

5.0(0)
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$22/hr
7 years experience
Hello! My name is Tiara and I am 24years old! I am a Fun, creative and down to earth person. I love to laugh and make people smile (: I have 8years of experience babysitting and nannying. I am a non-smoker, I have reliable transportation with a clean driving record and background check. I am also good with all kinds of pets! I...
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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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Senior Caregiver

Torrance, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
respite care
dementia
+ 1 more
I've taken care of adults with dementia and alzheimers. I've worked with adult with special needs. I am very patient and caring and understandv that each individual has certain needs. I'm willing too make sure your loved one is taken care of and I'm trusted in caring for them.

Steve E. says "Angella was a tremendous Help to our Mother On a Daily Basis from helping her get up every Morning to her shower and also with going to the Bathroom as...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of August 2026

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

Tyler R.

Tyler worked for us for a year and more. He has become a part of our family. Tyler took care of our than 6 year old son, now 10 years old....

- Jermelia H.

Ariel R.

My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world....

- Anthony R.

Halie S.

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...

- Care member

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