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Vanessa P.

San Fernando, CA

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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Kseniia P.

I Worked As A Care Giver Facility In Mental Helth

San Fernando, CA

from
$20/hr
I used to work as a caregiver in mental health facility and I enjoyed to help people with disabilities, or older people who need help. because I'm far away from home I am enjoying to help people here
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Vanessa P.

San Fernando, CA

from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
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!...
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Jocelyne G.

San Fernando, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am confident in my ability to provide attentive and reliable child care. I have experience as a teacher's assistant and currently work as a behavior therapist supporting students with special needs, which has strengthened my patience, communication skills, and understanding of children's needs. I also babysit regularly,...
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Candice S.

Caring For You Is Specialty

San Fernando, CA

1.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
hello, my name is Candice I have been caregiver for 9 years . I have experience with senior care and individuals with special need challenges. I love what I do and i'm looking forward to caring for you or your loved one
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Elaine A.

San Fernando, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Hello there. I must say that I am dedicated, with a gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating all with dignity and respect and a compassionate provider of both special needs and senior care . I can help in providing assistance and supervision on there daily activities, meal prep, medication administration, personal...
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Martha A.

Granada Hills, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
52-year-old 23 yrs of experience both with special needs Adults /Infants/ Twins & up to 3 CPR/ First Aid certified English/ Spanish Outstanding reference letters

Care Member says "Martha was excellent with my 10 week old daughter! She obviously has a lot of experience and was able to keep the baby calm and happy while I worked...

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Karen M.

Smile Maker

Northridge, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
For over 8 years I have worked with children and infants. I am very good with them. I've taught at day cares ages 3 months-12 years old. I had one toddler who was quite challenging and one day he came to me and said "I Love You" oh how that melted my heart. I taught sign language, reading, science, math, history, I sang with...

Jeanann G. says "Karen is incredible!! She watched our 10 month old for 2 weeks recently and was just SO amazing and helpful. She was incredibly patient and smart...

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Cloe M.

Babysitter/Nanny

Reseda, CA

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Cloé! I've spent over 8 years caring for children from newborns to teens, including those with special needs. I'm not just a sitter - I'm a mentor, tutor, activity planner, and cheerleader for every child I meet. I have a Bachelor's in Human Development and am currently earning my Master's in School Counseling at NYU,...

Swati G. says "Cloe has been awesome with our 5 year old who needs special care and attention because of his Eczema. She was very attentive and considerate towards my...

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Hope R.

Full Or Part-time Nanny Available

Granada Hills, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi my name is Hope , I have been pursuing nannying as my full time job for the last 8 years. I absolutely love what I do and can't imagine working somewhere that doesn't involve some form of childcare. In the last 8 years I've worked for 3 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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Joan N.

Caregiver/sitter

Canyon Country, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have over 16 years of caregivers experience, I am currently working with special needs children/ Adult for united cerebral palsy of Los Angeles my duties are transferring from wheel chair to bed, or chair, hoyer lift, pivot transfers, bathing, grooming, feeding, dressing,, toileting, meals preparation, laundry, housekeeping,...

Janice K. says "From the first day Joan started caring for my mother, she continues to demonstrate that she is trustworthy, reliable and genuinely warm. She communicates...

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Suzette L.

Caregiver/Adults-Seniors

Newhall, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi. My name is Suzette and I am a caregiver with 15+ years of experience. I have experience working with adults and seniors up to the age of 94. In addition, I have 2 Master's degrees. One in Criminal Justice and the other in Marriage Family Therapy. My years as a therapist have made me much more attuned to my clients. As a...
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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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Justene M.

Canyon Country, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience
My name is Justene and I am 24 years old. Along with having two Associates Degrees from College of the Canyons in Liberal Studies and Elementary Education, I have plenty of experience working with children. I have four siblings, I had to help watch and raise them when they were younger. These experiences helped prepare me for my...
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Victoria G.

I'm Available As A Care Giver P/T

Sylmar, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience as a caregiver. For example, I worked as a babysitter for a child age 5 months and also my grandmother when she had heart disease, and I take care my Mon has long cancer from the 200 still is fighting cancer disease . Since I became a caregiver, I have loved to help people with special needs. I learn from them,...

Yetunde S. says "Victoria was with our family for 6 years. It was a tough decision to say goodbye not only for us but our children. I would hire her again and again. She...

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Angel V.

Special Needs Care Provider

Reseda, CA

4.0(0)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience
I have had the distinguished privilege in volunteering for an organization near my home. This organization focuses in promoting and providing a safe, warm environment and care for children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. Working with the organization for three years enabled me to provide quality service...
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Joan G.

Special Needs

Valley Village, CA

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 6 years' experience as a Behavioral Therapist for kids with autism and shadowed a little boy school throughout his education which I enjoyed very much and found very rewarding. I still keep in touch with the family. I pride myself on being very patient, trustworthy, dependable, loving, fun, creative, down to earth and...
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Haydee M.

Clinical Medical Assistant

Burbank, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Seeking a Caregiver position when I can apply my ability to provide clinical support to families and to perform patient care and duties necessary to deliver quality and services.

Cynthia G. says "Haydee is very attentive and caring for my son with special needs. She is open to learning anything about your child and what she needs to do. I highly...

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Alma L.

Panorama City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Chanelle F.

North Hollywood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Chanelle. I live in North Hollywood. I am interested in working with your family. A little about me, I have 10 +years of professional experience with children ages 6-month-old to 18years old. I have my BA in Liberal Studies as well as all of my early childhood classes completed. I am CPR and First Aid certified...

Melissa T. says "I hired Chanelle to work for my employer's family. She helped with the two children (ages 9 & 5). Chanelle is an amazing nanny and person. She is...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.67/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 1.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in San Fernando, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in San Fernando, CA are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Martha A.

Martha was excellent with my 10 week old daughter! She obviously has a lot of experience and was able to keep the baby calm and happy while...

- Care member

Karen M.

Karen is incredible!! She watched our 10 month old for 2 weeks recently and was just SO amazing and helpful. She was incredibly patient and...

- Jeanann G.

Cloe M.

Cloe has been awesome with our 5 year old who needs special care and attention because of his Eczema. She was very attentive and considerate...

- Swati G.

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