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Anastasia R.

Los Angeles, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi, my name is Anastasia and I am here to have fun and pay off my graduate degrees in School Psychology (finished my masters, completing my EdS degree after I finish my internship)! I have extensive experience working with children with and without special needs, of all ages, and from a variety of backgrounds. I've done a lot...
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Manhattan Beach, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
I'm calm, nurturing, loving, and reliable, and caring for children truly fills my heart. I love being part of their everyday world and helping them feel safe, understood, and confident as they grow. I bring professional childcare experience plus the perspective of a mom who raised two children into independent, successful...
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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Los Angeles, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to check out my page! Working with children has been my calling. I've worked with children in many different areas including preschool, daycare, after school programs, high school, babysitting, special needs assistance, overnight summer camp and tutoring. You can expect me to be punctual,...
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Long Beach, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
20+ years caring for young children in a preschool setting. A also have experience with school age children with special needs. I have my A. A. S. is Early Childhood Education. I have a son who is 21years old. I enjoy the early years and believe that those years are the most important in the child's development. I also believe...
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Angela D.'s Photo

Inglewood, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. For five years, I've had the pleasure of supporting families by providing engaging childcare for children aged newborn to 11. I strive to make a positive impact by being patient, creative, and approachable. I have some college experience, am comfortable with pets, and...
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Norman B.'s Photo

Los Angeles, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am a retired elementary teacher with 25 years of experience. I've worked with grades K-5. I mainstreamed students with special needs into my classroom throughout my career. I am organized and love taking care of my home. I wash, dry, fold, cook, and clean.
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Meet Destinee

Torrance, CA

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Torrance, CA

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$30/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
Responsible and murturing babysitter for almost 20 years of experience . Caring for children of all ages, including special needs children. Seeking full time, part time , spend the night with newborn babies . Babysitting opportunity with a loving family. I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible, polite and happy I...
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Maria B.'s Photo

Lawndale, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 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
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
mobility assistance
+ 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
Errands
hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
+ 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
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
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
Errands
live-in home care
meal prep
companionship
mobility assistance
+ 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
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

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

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

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