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Meet Destinee

Torrance, CA

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Destinee, and I'm a sophomore at UCLA with a passion for creating supportive environments for kids. Over the past two years, I've had the opportunity to work with two families, caring for up to four children at a time. Growing up, I watched my nephew's ABA therapist guide him through various activities, and...
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Manhattan Beach, CA

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$21/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
I have extensive experience babysitting children and helping with light tasks around the house such as cooking and cleaning. I also have extensive experience tutoring. I've worked with special needs children as apart of volunteering programs like the Friendship Foundation.
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Torrance, CA

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$29/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Nurturing young minds is my passion, and I've dedicated the last 4 years to creating enriching experiences for children. My cert in applied behavioral services, coupled with early child development, has provided me with a strong foundation. I currently work with school-aged kiddos with special needs in the LBUSD & clinic...
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Lawndale, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I work for Redondo School District as special needs teacher assistant. I used to work as Spanish interpreter in American Sign Language for many years. I also worked as ESL teacher in preschool. I enjoy teaching and taking care of kids as I did with my 3 kids who now are adults. I can take care of your kids but, I also can help...
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Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Errands
mobility assistance
meal prep
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
With over four years of caregiving experience, I am a compassionate professional skilled in providing both emotional and physical support to diverse populations, including the elderly and those with special needs. Trained in basic medical procedures and emergency response, I am dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment...
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Bellflower, CA

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$25/hr
Caring and passionate childcare assistant committed to supporting children's growth and daily learning, with over 6 months of experience working with both regular and special needs children
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Professional Mentor And Care Solutions

Redondo Beach, CA

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$50/hr
Home modification
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Known for strategic thinking and special needs advocacy, Jodi develops lifelong plans of life skill learning and care tailored to the evolving needs of clients and their families. These plans address not only financial and public benefit considerations, but also housing, healthcare coordination, safety, daily living support,...
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Babysitter With 2 years Experience Looking For Part Time Job

Long Beach, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I am friendly, responsible , punctual and very organized. I have watched my two cousins before one being 2 yrs old and the other being 1 yr old. I also have experience with infants all the way up to 12/13yr old. As well as special needs. I enjoy surfing, photography and telling stories! I know how to have fun but also know when...
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Maria B.

Lawndale, CA

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$23/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
mobility assistance
meal prep
errands
companionship
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind and responsable I like caring for seniors because it reminds me taking care of my mother when I had her and because as working for the school district I need I need a second job. I'm looking for a job that can become permanent so I dedicate the rest of my time to it. I started...
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Lawndale, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for children's growth. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing with children and helping them learn and grow. I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages but I am also a mom of 4 kids so I have very mush experience. I have a college degree and currently...
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Paramount, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
For the past eight years, I've found great joy in caring for children ages 1 year - 17 years. My previous babysitting roles, teaching children with special needs and supporting families, led me to revisit being a nanny. I am patient, friendly, understanding, and flexible, and I follow the parents' lead when enforcing household...
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Los Angeles, CA

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
I have 37 years of experience in teaching children. I have taught practically every grade level from K-12. The majority of my experience is with children with special needs.
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Caring With Compassion

Los Angeles, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
All of my life I have been exposed to a large variety of life cultures, and living conditions. My Grandfather was completely blind. My Grandmothers, and then later my Godmother fell into Dementia and Alzheimer's. Other family and friends also have had disorders including Cancer, Diabetes, Alcoholism, Drugs, Parkinson's Disease,...
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Los Angeles, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Victoria and I am a 23-year-old graduate student studying school psychology at Loyola Marymount University. I grew up in a very large family, where I took care of my siblings, cousins, and nieces. I have also worked with a caregiving facility, taking care of children of special needs. Additionally, I have worked...
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Patient & Congenial With Heart For Special Needs

Los Angeles, CA

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$40/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm Damon - an LA based special needs caregiver. At the end of March, I wrapped up my last role as a Caregiver to a young man with Angelman Syndrome. He was 19 when I met him and 22 when I left the role. We transitioned him to a live-in community in March. During my tenure, I handled all of his care - hygiene, therapy management...
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Caregiver For Autistic Adult

Los Angeles, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I have family members who are on the spectrum, so understanding each level, is second nature to me. I have always had a soft part for anyone with a disability because my mom was always a caregiver for disabled patients. I always went to her job and helped. Patients, my mom worked for, became family to me. Then, I started working...
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Torrance, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello, I have worked with special needs children for 20 years, and for the last 8 years I have worked for the Department of Children and Family Services.
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Carson, CA

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$18/hr
I have much experience with caring for others with disabilities as a select group of my family is either mentally challenged/disabled. I currently care for a mentally challenged relative of mind who's 11 but I'm willing to help out with ages ranging from 0-adult. Can't wait to meet you soon!
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Los Angeles, CA

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Hi everyone, My name is Gloria. I'm 31 years old. I have a ton of experience working with children. I've worked as preschool teacher for 2 years with children between the ages 2-5. I worked through the pandemic as the teacher for the 3-year-olds via zoom. I also worked as a 1:1 aide with group home and foster home...
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Behaviorist

Redondo Beach, CA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children and adults with special needs for over 15 years. I am very patient, kind and can control difficult situations with professionalism and empathy. I am in college to receive my Special Needs Teaching Credentials and Masters in Education. I would love to have a part-time job and/or babysitting job caring...
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  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of June 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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