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Cindy L.

Weekend Caregiver

Porter Ranch, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a 43 yr old mortgage industry professional who also has experience in caregiving for both children and seniors. Both age groups find me comfortable to be around and reliable. The kids find me fun to play with and the seniors confide in me as a companion who can assist with whatever needed. I have completed some nursing...

Care Member says "Cindy has been an absolute gem as our babysitter. She is kind, patient, and incredibly reliable. She engages them in creative activities, ensures...

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Sylvia N.

Care Giver/Certified Nurse Assistant

Granada Hills, CA

4.5(1)
from
$19/hr
5 years experience
Hospice services
dementia
companionship
live-in home care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Sylvia an experienced Care giver/Certified Nurse Assistant and im experienced care elderly provider, Children with Special Needs, Hospice and thise in need of care. Im currently seeking for a family in need of full time, live in, live out for there loved ones. With a nuturing and compassionate approach, I...

Care Member says "She didn’t stay awake during overnight shift. It was a problem. "

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Destinee W.

Superb Caregiver

Woodland Hills, CA

4.2(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a wonderful pillar in the home care industry for over 14 years. My goal is to provide great skilled nursing care inside the home that a client would receive inside a facility. I provide companionship, light housekeeping, errands, doctors appointments, exercises, ROM, ADL, etc COVID VACCINATED IHSS Provider

Care Member says "Destinee is the best care giver I’ve ever hired. She’s very sweet and caring."

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Vanessa P.

San Fernando, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! My name is Vanessa and I am 27 years old! I have been babysitting since a young age. I have experience with ages up to 15 years old. I also have on-going experience with special needs children. I have access to my own car and insurance. I'm bilingual in Spanish/ English. I can help with overnight, date night and travel!...

Care Member says "She was great with our kids, they keeping asking when she can come back."

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Zlata H.

Private Nanny With Golden Hands

Woodland Hills, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
Dear parents, I am highly experienced, university educated, professional nanny. I have extensive experience taking care of infant age (from 3 months), toddler age, and preschool age kids. In my nanny career I did not missed any age (experienced with newborn babies all the way to 15 y. o. teenagers). Experienced w/ toddler twins...

Care Member says "Zlata is our current nanny and we all love her! She takes our boys outside to play and for walks and does fun activities with them inside (art, cooking,...

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Karin B.

Personal Care Attendant

Simi Valley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Experience with preschool children with special needs and older children and young adults with autism. I enjoy working with this population and feel that I have connected well with my clients in the past.

Bailey H. says "Karin worked with me, she was always on time and flexible when I needed a day off we could always figure out how to make it work! She is extremely hard...

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Keila B.

Occasional Babysitter

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
I was a teacher/counselor for 4th graders at a summer camp. I was an office assistant/nurse in summer camp as well. I have experienced with special need students, varying from physical and mental needs. I'm very passionate with kids, I'm studying to become a teacher/special education teacher. I love to do fun activities and play...

Care Member says "Keila was awesome for my family and I. She is very trust worthy. Keila helped me while I was pregnant with personal runs or just help around the house...

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Donatella A.

Encino, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 2 years of professional experience working with mentally challenged/disabled people. I have a college degree and years of experience in all aspects of childcare and would love the opportunity to work with you.

Natali S. says "I needed last minute child care and Donna was available. She was very flexible with me and understanding. I appreciate her professionalism and confidence....

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Heaven H.

Inclusive Sitter

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Throughout my career, I've dedicated myself to working with special needs children, fostering inclusion and providing personalized care. With three years of experience at an inclusive school in Orange and an additional year as a one-on-one support for a child within a school setting, I've honed my skills in creating supportive...
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Angelia T.

Caregiver And Tutor Seeking Part Time Job

Winnetka, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Angelia and I am a 21 years old and a student at Pierce College for architecture . I have a passion caring for children and pets. My goal is to make your life easier! I am available for part time work currently. I have two years experience in caring for children aged toddler to high school students. I also have...

Rhonda N. says "Hired Angelia after thorough care.com check on her background and great references. Angelia is a computer savvy, reliable, trustworthy, punctual,...

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Cindy L.

Weekend Caregiver

Porter Ranch, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Live-in home care
dementia
personal care
I am a 43 yr old mortgage industry professional who also has experience in caregiving for both children and seniors. Both age groups find me comfortable to be around and reliable. The kids find me fun to play with and the seniors confide in me as a companion who can assist with whatever needed. I have completed some nursing...

Care Member says "Cindy is absolutely amazing! My mom adores her !! She is kind, sweet, helpful and very caring!!! "

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April C.

I Have 10 Years Of Experience

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I've been caring for people in need for more than 10 years now and I enjoyed doing it. I finish my LVN in summit college in Anaheim and it was such a challenge and interesting course.
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Hope R.

Full Or Part-time Nanny Available

Granada Hills, CA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hi my name is Hope , I have been pursuing nannying as my full time job for the last 5 years. I absolutely love what I do and can't imagine working somewhere that doesn't involve some form of childcare. In the last 5 years I've worked for 2 families for long term, until my help was no longer required. Both families have had 2...

Nicole C. says "Our three little ADORE Hope! She is always on time, respectful, communicative and involved with our kids. She is trustworthy and kind hearted. Always our...

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Alma L.

Panorama City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and went to Pasadena City College where I did my General Education and Child Development and then became employed by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. Where I have worked as a Pre-School Teacher and Camp Counselor for 27 years and 10 years as a personal...

Siddhartha D. says "Ms. Alma is truly a part of our family. She is trustworthy, caring and active with our two kids. She played with them, did arts and crafts, read to...

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Maria S.

Special Needs Care Giver

North Hollywood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
I have worked as child care provider for over 20 years. I have seven children and seven grandchildren, two of whom I raised until they were 10 years old. I have worked with children ages newborn through 15. I have worked with both young and older patients that suffer from Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis. I...

Christina S. says "Maria is 100% supportive and knowledgeable about caring for her patients. She welcomed my family into her heart with open arms and made my mom feel so...

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Evon A.

North Hills, CA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
Hi I have a good experience working with special need I could direct them and I could be strong when it's needed I also can write daily report and meals prepare I am opening to follow I will be more than happy to be working for you Hope to hear back from thank you
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Vanessa P.

San Fernando, CA

5.0(0)
from
$24/hr
5 years experience
I'm Vanessa, I've worked at multiple autism centers for about 4-5 years. I've always enjoyed working with kids. I've worked with different ages from as young as 2 years old to 26 years old. Everyone has their own character and I love being apart of that journey and helping in any way I can.
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Miriam T.

Full Time Caregiver

North Hills, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am Miriam a 40 years old now, I am happily married with one 17-year-old girl. I have been a personal caregiver for over 15 years and I thoroughly enjoy and love the elderly. I see my job as a ministry to give back to those who have given so much in their lifetime. In addition to providing companionship, I can help monitor...
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Pernilla H.

Part Time Caregiver

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I started babysitting 2-year-old twins at the age of 11. As a teenager babysitting was my life. As soon as I was home from school I went across the street and watched the kids until their father came home from work around 9 p.m. I would make dinner, do homework, play games, bathe the kids, brush their teeth and get them into...

Care Member says "Pernilla was a pleasure to have as my daughter's sitter. She came early, was up for doing lots of activities with my daughter, and took great care of...

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Olga D.

Tarzana, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi Family! I would like to introduce myself and let you know more about me. I'm 36 years old, I'm originally from Russia. I have Bachelor's degree in education. I have more than 7 years of paid experience working with children (newborn, toddlers, early and elementary school age and special needs) I absolutely adore kids and love...

Alex F. says "I met Olga when she was working for my neighbors, as a babysitter. She was very nice, hardworking so I asked he to help me with my kid, I would definitely...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.08/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Northridge, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Northridge, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Cindy L.

Cindy has been an absolute gem as our babysitter. She is kind, patient, and incredibly reliable. She engages them in creative activities,...

- Care member

Sylvia N.

She didn’t stay awake during overnight shift. It was a problem.

- Care member

Destinee W.

Destinee is the best care giver I’ve ever hired. She’s very sweet and caring.

- Care member

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