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Michaela C.

La Mirada, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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Special Needs Care Provider

La Mirada, CA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
I am a 21-year-old college student who is studying to become an elementary school teacher. I am the oldest of five children. I currently am a part-time nanny to a young girl with cerebral palsy. I feed her through a g-tube and also feed her pureed chunky soup. I take her three times a week to physical, occupational and speech...
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Experienced Preschool Teacher With Training For Special Ed

La Mirada, CA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I've been a preschool teacher for over 4 years and I majored studying learning differences and disabilities. I've worked at public and private schools building my own curriculum and integrating daily activities.
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Experienced Assisted Living Attendant in the Orange and Los Angeles County Areas

La Mirada, CA

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$19/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
In my first months as a caregiver by profession (since October 14 2005), I assisted a 52-year-old gentleman who had cerebral palsy while his mother was able to make errands. He could not speak, but I am sure that he appreciated my presence, tending to the basics of bathing, grooming, hygiene, and spoon feeding while she was...
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La Mirada, CA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Hello, I'm Renee. I have spent the last 8 years working in ABA. I started as a behavior therapist and have been a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysis for 3 years. I have extensive experience working in early childhood development. I have worked with ages ranging from 1 to 14 years old. I would love to offer my support...
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Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

La Mirada, CA

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$21/hr
7 years experience
I am patient energetic and creative person. I enjoy spending time with children. I have been a summer camp staff as different roles in the last 6 years. I enjoy playing the guitar, piano and ukulele. I also sing. I enjoy crafting and cooking. I also enjoy interacting with people of all ages. My passion is to spread joy using the...
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Creative And Joyful Sitter

La Mirada, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I am a patient and caring person. I love children. I served at my church for the youth and children's camp ministry for 3 years. I worked with special needs kids for 1+ years. I also babysat infants to toddlers for 3+ years for a couple families. I enjoy arts and music. I love interacting with people. With my gifts and...
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Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
As a passionate and experienced caregiver, I find great joy in supporting families and offering a dependable childcare option. Parents appreciate my patient and calm demeanor, as well as my friendly and approachable nature. I prioritize open communication and follow their preferred methods to discuss their child's day or any...
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Weekend Babysitter/Nanny Available

Downey, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Downey, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I'm from Downey went to school for psychology I've been nannying for 7 I work with kids with special needs Its such a rewarding job and it's became a huge part of who I am I've build strong relationships are only with the kids, but with the families I'm trust worthy responsible, reliable, I baby sit sometimes on the weekends for...

Care Member says "The time for us is coming from reading Brenda's great reviews to leaving one. She has been with us for nearly two years and has been an absolute...

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Rowland Heights, CA

5.0(0)
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$19/hr
2 years experience
I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver for individuals with special needs and can provide a safe and supporting environment. I am also responsible, positive, and hard-working, so I can give you essential and in-home support as well as emotional and physical assistance.
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Anaheim, CA

5.0(0)
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$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm 26 years old I have over 7 years experience working with kids, and adults with disabilities. I'm currently an aide for a gentleman with schizophrenia. Have been with him since 2015. He has become family. I provide light house keeping, meal prep, grocery shopping, transportation to appointments, administrate medications, and...
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Placentia, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have a bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development, a minor in Spanish, and a Masters Degree in Counseling. For over four years, I worked behavioral play therapy (ABA) with children with autism. I am CPR certified and have been working with children of all ages for about 15 years. I also worked as a tutor for about 7...

Jason E. says "Danae is a superstar with children with special needs. Her experience, knowledge and compassion are truly remarkable. Our children looked forward to each...

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Caregiver

Pico Rivera, CA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm a funny , great sense of humor, compassionate, caring , understanding, patient. I understand the difficult decisions a family has to make when it comes to there loved ones. Opening your home to a stranger is life altering, I'm a trusting and loyal person. compassionate. I lift, transfer, bath dress cook clean. Exercise...
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Part Or Full Time Caregiver Available

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I have provided care for children of all ages; however, I am most experienced with children under the age of 6. I also have over a year of experience in in-home care with a special need child, and additional experience with children on the autism spectrum. I have early childhood development education through my bachelor of...

Care Member says "Susannah was great! She took care of my 8 month old who is isn't really used to strangers yet. She was patient with him and understanding. We will...

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Flexible/ Full Time Nanny Available

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have 5+ years working with children ranging from toddlers to high schoolers. I have worked with special needs students the past 3 years at a local school district. I am up to date on my first aid and CPR certifications. Can't wait to meet you and your family and provide you the best care possible.

Tania A. says "Victoria has been a godsend for us! She is great with our kids and very easy to work with. She is sweet, personable, and reliable. If given the chance,...

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Whittier, CA

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Raquel, and I have over eight years of experience as a caregiver. I'm dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to seniors and adults with special needs or disabilities. I'm fluent in Spanish and offer support with daily care, medication, meals, appointments, and companionship. I truly believe...

Care Member says "Raquel is amazing. She came into our lives at the right time. She has so much patience, compassion and love for her clients. It really takes a very...

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Whittier, CA

5.0(1)
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$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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Nanny Available Full-Time Specialized In Special Needs Care

Lakewood, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello my name is Victoria. I have 11+ years working with kids ranging from toddler to high school age. I specialize in special needs care, my love and passion for this started in high school in a mainstreaming program called Best Buddies. Out of high school I took Child Development classes at Cypress City and went on to get a...
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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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.50/hr as of December 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in La Mirada, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in La Mirada, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

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.

Auria A.

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

- Jorge E.

Brenda M.

The time for us is coming from reading Brenda's great reviews to leaving one. She has been with us for nearly two years and has been an...

- Care member

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