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434 special needs caregivers are listed in Los Angeles, CA

The average rate is $23/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Los Angeles, CA

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Beatriz S.


Los Angeles, CA

$40-50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider: Wheelchair Bound/Mobility Issues

5.0

(4)

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I have worked with patients with little or no mobility. I have worked assisting them with anything from driving them to a doctor's appointment to help with bowel movements or transfers.

Recent review:

5.0
Beatriz worked for our family for a year and half until we moved our family member to a 24/7 facility. She is a perfect candidate to take care of your loved one! She is capable of any task that she takes on and...

Reviewed by Julie D.

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Damon P.


Los Angeles, CA

$35-50/hr5 yrs exp

Patient & Congenial With Heart For Special Needs

5.0

(1)

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I've worked with kids as far back as high school and recently took it on as a serious career. I'm 2019, I completed a very intense contract with a tween severely on the spectrum and with severe emotional disturbances, after which I came to feel validated that I truly have the patience and personality for working with kids not...

Recent review:

5.0
Damon has been an angel to our family. We were looking for a shadow for our 3 year old son who was having behavioral issues at his preschool. My son loves him and has responded really well to Damon. They are...

Reviewed by Sasa J.

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Karen G.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Provider for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

5.0

(1)

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I have been working with deaf and hard of hearing children for over 15 years. I have knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL). I have a Master's degree in Deaf Education. I was an elementary teacher for the deaf in public schools. I have also worked with deaf and hard of hearing preschoolers. For me to be passionate in what I...

Recent review:

5.0
Karen has worked for me for about three years. I have a deaf and autistic daughter 28 years old who lives with me. I am a single father,. My wife died of breast cancer in 2010. Karen was one of two people who...

Reviewed by John B.

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Hannah H.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

SPECIAL NEEDS PROVIDER

5.0

(1)

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I have worked at numerous centers with children with disabilities. Not only worked, I was professionally taught how to care for special needs children through my nursing program back in California. I can assist with play time, diaper change if needed, feedings, breathing treatment.. etc. Look forward to meeting you and your...
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Rebecca L.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love To Give Special Care One Of My Specialty

5.0

(1)

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I attended Bryman College now known as everest, I graduated with a diploma as a medical assistant. I did my intern at a cardiologist office, I love life, I truly love people it was a great experience learning to do EKG"s and attaching holters to patients. one weekend my aunt ask me to help her for the errands with her patient,...
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Yvette J.


Los Angeles, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving for All Special Ones

5.0

(1)

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I have been caring for a special young lady. I have respect for her life as is. I help with bathing, dressing, talking, laughing and some discipline.

Recent review:

5.0
Yvette was fantastic! She was nice and friendly. She was on time to pick me up to take me to my surgery. She waited in the waiting room for me while I recovered. She got my prescriptions filled. She checked in...

Reviewed by Jeff G.

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Egypt L.


Los Angeles, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Psychology Doctoral Student (Fully Vaccinated)

5.0

(1)

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Currently offering social Saturdays for children with special needs and emotional regulation disorders. Ages 6-16! Please message me for info! I am currently working towards my Psychology of Doctorate Degree. I have over 10 years of ABA Therapy experience. I have a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have...

Recent review:

5.0
Egypt has become my sons 'big brother' he is an extended part of our family. Although my son towers Egypt, Egypt has a strong presence that my son respects. He has been a pleasure to work with and we look...

Reviewed by Tammy M.

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Joslyn C.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-40/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced & Educated Graduate Student

5.0

(2)

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I am an advocate for all people with disabilities and have been working in this field for the last 6 years. I received my bachelors in psychology from California State University, Sacramento with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. While achieving my BA I was working as a behavior therapist with children diagnosed with...
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Esther O.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Esther

5.0

(1)

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I have well over 10 years of experience working with children and adult with mental and physically disabilities. I'm always willing to learn new things.

Recent review:

5.0
Esther is amazing! She really bonded with my family. Her strong family values really come out In her work. My husband & I are so happy that we can trust her in our home.

Reviewed by Ada A.

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Keylee C.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello parents or guardians, I'm currently a special education teacher for grades 1st-5th grade. I have my credentials in moderate/severe special education. I have been teaching for three years now and have gained a lot of experience collaborating with so many professionals to support the needs for my students. Before...
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June P.


Los Angeles, CA

$75/hr10 yrs exp

Modern Day Mary Poppins

5.0

(2)

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Hi! I just completed my certification in Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress. The last few years have been an unusual and overwhelming time for children in terms of education and learning. I want to provide families with tools to navigate and alleviate some of the mental/emotional stress. I have worked with...

Recent review:

5.0
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 school aide, behaviorist, community companion, tutor,...

Reviewed by Care member

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Liliana F.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Monday Thru Friday Caregiver/CNA/HHA Available

5.0

(1)

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I am a certified nursing assistant and home health aide as well as CPR/BLS and first aide certified. I am a patient, dependable, honest, quick thinking and calm individual. I have both personal and professional experience. My experience includes patients with stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease, hemiplegia,...

Recent review:

5.0
Gracie has really enjoyed Lily sitting with her because she's fun and engaging. It's not always simple to find activities to do with a special needs child but Lily is kind and understands Gracie. She does an...

Reviewed by Nancy B.

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Paola M.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Care// Program Trainer

5.0

(5)

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I been working in this field for over 13 years and I really enjoy what I do with my patients.. I have a lot of patience with Mental disability.

Recent reviews:

5.0
Paola is very professional as well as compassionate. Very good judgement and critical thinking skills to assess situations and create the best plan of action. She also builds employee/employer relationships on...

Reviewed by Taylorese B.

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Laura S.


Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have 6 years of experience working with K-12 students. I've worked with students from different backgrounds and needs. These experiences have led me to pursue my career as a Special Education Teacher. Currently, I am working on obtaining my Special Education Teaching credentials. I am passionate to become an educator because I...

Recent review:

5.0
We hired Laura as a nanny / caregiver for my Autistic child over the summer and she did a fantastic job! She was reliable, professional, and easy to work with. Laura has an amazingly calm personality which...

Reviewed by Benjamin F.

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Alexis F.


Los Angeles, CA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Part-time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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When I entered high school, I started gaining interest in caring for those with special needs. I became a member of Best Buddies, volunteered for Special Olympics and started my first job at caring for individuals with disabilities- twins with autism. With all of these activities, I gained many lifelong friends and life-changing...

Recent review:

5.0
She's great! Wish she had more time!

Reviewed by Donna J.

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Brittany H.


Los Angeles, CA

$10-30/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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In the summer of 2016, I worked at a camp/rehabilitation that specializes in the care of children, adolescents, and adults with either psychical or mental disabilities. I worked with participants who have Autism, Cerebral Palsy, wheel-chair bound, Un-diagnosed Developmental Delays, MR, etc.
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Sevasti D.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Affinity For The Young And The Elderly

4.0

(1)

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For me there is nothing more fulfilling than making a difference in a child's life whether it is with their motor skills, speech or any of the many challenges they may have. The same is true for me with the elderly in our society. We have so much to learn from the young and old,

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I am a graduate student that enjoys understanding others and helping make life easier! I would love to assist in anyway that would create a positive environment.
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Kristy F.


Los Angeles, CA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver (Part-Time/Full-Time)

5.0

(1)

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Hello, My name is Kristy and I have vast experience working with kids in the LA area! I have worked with kids of various ages from 2 years old to High School seniors. I have 4 years of experience as a Behavior Therapist but much more working in the school setting (i. e: Teaching Aide, Tutor, and Substitute Teaching). As a...
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Ally W.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available!

3.0

(1)

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I have almost 4 years experience working with kids with special needs, from working with one family for 2 years, short term side jobs with multiple families, volunteering with the Son Rise Program, and working in my old high school special education classroom! I'm current a UCSB student studying data science and mathematics...

Recent review:

3.0
Ally is a friendly and energetic young adult who provided short-term care for my child. Unfortunately, she did not fulfill her obligations with us and stopped showing up for her shift.

Reviewed by Mechiel T.

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Pamela C.


Los Angeles, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Giver Available

5.0

(1)

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My experience comes with caring and assisting with my mother, who was diabetic and had complications with other organs failing, several months after a kidney transferred. Bathing and grooming, preparing meals, administering medication, transporting to dialysis and doctor appointments, maintaining her living space. Assisting...

Recent review:

5.0
I've hired Pamela twice, and now she is my "go-to" woman. Pamela is a fantastic dynamo!! She is highly ethical, very smart, an extremely hard worker, and when she cleans something it is truly CLEAN!!! Pamela...

Reviewed by Lorna R.

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Yeimy P.


Los Angeles, CA

$22-23/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny For Newborns And Special Needs Babies

5.0

(3)

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Hi parents! I'm Yeimy, known as Cora to the little ones I care for. As a dedicated Nanny specializing in newborns and special needs babies, I bring a wealth of certified experience and strong references from satisfied families!. Currently, I am also pursuing studies to become a therapist focusing on postpartum depression. This...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Cora is a gem! She helped me on several occasions, picking up my children from school, driving them to their after school activities, and back to my home. She is kind and friendly. I truly appreciated that she...

Reviewed by Charleen K.

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Diana S.


Los Angeles, CA

$26-49/hr10 yrs exp

Expert Nanny/Mother Helper/Special Needs For Children Available

5.0

(1)

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I am available for nanny or mother helper. I have been working as a preschool teacher for 13 years. I am educated and I have 15 units of early child development, CPR, First Aid certified, and finger print, live scan approved. I am a mom of 3 children, and a responsible, caring, on time person. I have a reliable car and great...
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Tom K.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Part Time Nanny In Brentwood 3+ Years Special Needs Work Fluent In English And German

5.0

(3)

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Hello there, thank you for visiting my profile. Here are a few things about me and my experience in child care. I was born in Germany with three younger sisters. Raising and caring for them was part of being the older brother and I loved doing it. After I graduated high school I wanted to experience more and that's when I...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Tom is great! Wonderful and very punctual

Reviewed by Care member

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Michael S.


Los Angeles, CA

$27-35/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver/manny/special Needs Caregiver/babysitter

5.0

(6)

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My experiences include being a 'nanny', assisting with basic chaperoning of children of employers I was a personal assistant for, being an art teacher for kids ranging from age 4 to 16, tutoring kids for ISEE and SAT/ACT, ranging in age from 5 to 18, being a caregiver for a young adult on the autism spectrum (special needs), and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Michael helped out my niece and nephew for the last week after school. My brother and sister inlaw needed last minute help with their kids and he did a great job looking after them. He picked them up from...

Reviewed by Care member

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Ryan W.


Los Angeles, CA

$35/hr15 yrs exp

Male Babysitter & Nanny | Extensive Experience W/ Children W/ Special Needs

5.0

(2)

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Hey there! Originally from Chicago, I moved out to Los Angeles to attend USC in 2013 and have been here ever since. I work mostly in film now, but almost all of my job experience outside of filmmaking has been in childcare and tutoring. I'm fun-loving, always safety oriented, and truly love working with kids...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Ryan was a great sitter! He helped my daughter with her homework and she thought he was very funny :)

Reviewed by Care member

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Beatriz S.


Los Angeles, CA

$28-30/hr5 yrs exp

The Help You Need And More!

3.0

(2)

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Hi! my name is Beatriz, I have a Bachelor's degree in Education and Child development. I have experience with Montessori method and Special needs (TDAH and Down Syndrome). I worked as a teacher for 2 years with kids 3 years old to 12 years old. I have 5 years of nanny and babysitter experience with infants, toddlers and kids.
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Anastasia P.


Los Angeles, CA

$42/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(9)

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Caring for the needs of children while keeping the environment fun and creative is my passion. I love arts&crafts, outside adventures and creating healthy snacks. I do have some experience working with special needs and I offer tutoring or homework help. I respect that every family is unique and has special requests or routines...

Recent reviews:

5.0
As a mother of two young boys full of energy and life, Anastasia is the best babysitter/nanny we have every had! She was with our family full-time time for five years from the time our youngest was 9 months...

Reviewed by Aura M.

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Alyssa C.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny With Years Of Experience

5.0

(15)

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Hi! My name is Alyssa and I have been working with families off of Care for more than 12 years. A little about me: I have a master's degree, ECE, elementary and special education teaching experience. My childcare background includes caring for multiples, newborns, toddlers, medical and special needs children. I've worked...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We hired Alyssa as a date night babysitter for our two boys ages 8 and 4. She has been the only babysitter we have hired where both my boys ask for her to come back! From the start, she is friendly, thorough...

Reviewed by Care member

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Michelle E.


Los Angeles, CA

$40-47/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Animated Babysitter

5.0

(2)

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I'm 31 years young. I recently graduated from Lipscomb University. I've been a childcare provider since I was 10, since I have many younger cousins. The age range I've worked with is newborn to 15-year-olds. As an adolescent, I looked after my brother and children of families at my church. I have also worked in the nursery at...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Michelle is very kind and responsible. She is always willing to help out with additional tasks (within reason) and my kids love her! She is very communicative, always early, and she is very reliable.

Reviewed by Joshua S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Los Angeles, CA

Beatriz S.

5.0

Beatriz worked for our family for a year and half until we moved our family member to a 24/7 facility. She is a perfect candidate to take care of your loved one! She is capable of any task that she takes on and gives 110% to whom she cares for. She is reliable, conscientious, hard working and a very...

- Julie D.

Damon P.

5.0

Damon has been an angel to our family. We were looking for a shadow for our 3 year old son who was having behavioral issues at his preschool. My son loves him and has responded really well to Damon. They are still working together and will be till at least the end of January. I hope Damon will helps...

- Sasa J.

Karen G.

5.0

Karen has worked for me for about three years. I have a deaf and autistic daughter 28 years old who lives with me. I am a single father,. My wife died of breast cancer in 2010. Karen was one of two people who provided care but more important training in life skills for my daughter. My daughter liked...

- John B.

Yvette J.

5.0

Yvette was fantastic! She was nice and friendly. She was on time to pick me up to take me to my surgery. She waited in the waiting room for me while I recovered. She got my prescriptions filled. She checked in on me daily to see how I was recovering and to see if I needed her to assist me with...

- Jeff G.

Egypt L.

5.0

Egypt has become my sons 'big brother' he is an extended part of our family. Although my son towers Egypt, Egypt has a strong presence that my son respects. He has been a pleasure to work with and we look forward to continuing to work together!

- Tammy M.

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Ratings for Los Angeles, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Los Angeles, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 262 reviews of the 434 listed special needs caregivers.