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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sherman Oaks, CA
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Sherman Oaks, CA
4.5
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Awesome nanny experienced with families with multiple children, infants, toddlers, school-agers and special needs. I've worked with families with two, three and four children. I've worked as a Lead Teacher for older toddlers, an After School Program site director, a live-in nanny, and Lifeguard. I love encouraging children with...
5.0
"Punctual, dependable, and always comes to our home with an activity or a craft and big hugs! She's become a part of our family. We love Miss Rachel!!"
Reviewed by Patricia S.
5.0
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Hi, my name is Adela M, I'm 49 years old, with 30 years of child care experience.
I'm fully vaccinated, I have a clean driving record, bilingual, very responsible and flexible since I'm not married and no kids.
I have experience from new born to pre-teens.
also I have experience with children with special needs. have great...
5.0
"Adela is caring and professional. She has many decades experience of being a nanny and it shows with how she interacts with my son. Plus she’s on time and communicative!"
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Rich A.
Valley Village, CA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Needs Provider | Communication Aide | Personal Mentor | Behavior Assistance
5.0
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Hi! My name is Rich & I would love to help your life become a little easier! I have 10+ years of experience assisting children & young adults as a Private Mentor Coach (sharing special personalized programs uniquely created for each individual's specific needs, challenges & goals to further achieve), Respite care, Behavioral...
5.0
"Rich, has all the qualities you want in someone who works with in the special needs community. He is compassionate, reliable, punctual with a great personality."
Reviewed by Robert B.
5.0
(1)
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I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. For two years I was a nanny for girl with special needs. I have also been babysitting children since I was 13. I love doing crafts and baking, as well as out doors sports. I am very creative and active when watching children.
5.0
"Emily was a pleasant surprise. She is a hard and dedicated worker. Her meal preps were healthy and tailored to our liking. Emily not only kept N. in good care, but she engaged with him as a caring friend...
Reviewed by Emma Ruth M.
5.0
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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...
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...
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5.0
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Hi! My name is Jeanette, and caring for children has always been one of my passions. With over 10 years of babysitting experience, I've had the privilege of being a trusted caregiver with several families, nannying infants as young as 4 months old to teenagers. Professionally, I've worked as an art educator and language teacher,...
5.0
"Jeannette has baby sat my 5 year old on a few occasions so I could actually have a date night, and did a great job. She was communicative, proactive, and my kid loved her. They played games, she got her to bed...
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5.0
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My name is Jen and I am a 41-year-old college grad living in West Hollywood. I have over 20 years of experience working as a babysitter, nanny, camp counselor, and substitute teacher with kids ages 3 mos- 13 years old. With that age span, I am familiar with many of life's challenges: learning a sleep schedule, teething,...
5.0
"Jen worked with us for almost 3 years, taking care of our son from age 2 1/2 to 5. She developed a wonderful relationship with our son and was very tuned in to his changing needs and phases as he grew older....
Reviewed by Chris T.
5.0
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Hello families. My origins are from Honduras, CA and I'm bilingual, Spanish and English. I've been working as a Live-out Nanny/Sitter/Personal assistant with awesome families for over 10 years including Live-in with a High profile family and been able to travel extensively domestic and international for which I have Clear,...
5.0
"Yadira has worked as my daughter's nanny from March 2020 to the present-when my daughter was between 14 months and 2.5 years old. In that time, Yadira has become an indispensable part of our family unit. She is...
Reviewed by Daniel C.
5.0
(4)
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I have experience in Aba therapy, I worked for special needs children for a year. I have been a Preschool teacher for the 2-3-year-old program for 3 years. I am in college majoring Speech Pathology. Please feel free to ask me anything!
5.0
"Samantha was and still is my kids favorite babysitter! She definitely has a way with making my kids individually feel heard and appreciated. I have three kids (which is not for the faint of heart) ages 9,4, and...
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Brittani H.
West Hollywood, CA
$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! My legal name is Brittani, but I go by Dillan. I am available to nanny 4/18-/4/23 while the family I nanny for is out of town, as well as 4/29 and 4/30! Fridays-Sundays I am also free!
I live in West Hollywood, have worked with kids of all ages, special needs, and love art and sports!
I am CPR/AED/First Aid certified. I...
5.0
"She is an upbeat, creative individual with lots of helpful ideas and good energy. My son enjoyed her immensely. Punctual and Responsible...Only good things to say!"
Reviewed by Regine B.
5.0
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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...
5.0
(1)
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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.
5.0
"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 recommend her."
Reviewed by Cynthia G.
4.0
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Hi, my name is Katie and I'm 28 years old and currently live with my husband and our 10-month-old pup in Woodland Hills.
I am very outgoing, very loving/nurturing, active, reliable and responsible! I have been working with children for over 10 years now, including 1 year at a preschool as an aid in a 3-4-year-old class room. I...
5.0
"Katie has worked with our family for many years now. She started off as a P/T nanny, picking our 5yo daughter up from her after school program each day, and caring for her until we got home from work. She was...
Reviewed by Ivy O.
5.0
(1)
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I've been lucky enough to work in childcare for 17 years and am incredibly passionate about working with kids! I've cared for all genders and ages, from premies to teenagers. I have some experience working with special needs and disabilities. I've cared for twins multiple times as well. My past involvement has ranged from part...
5.0
"Kelsey was a great dogsitter for our huskies! She was sweet, thoughtful, and able to get along with two energetic dogs. She was kind enough to give them extra time and attention beyond the requirements of the...
Reviewed by Lindsay S.
5.0
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I have worked with children primarily as a social worker for 14 years, in schools, in a hospital, in an academic summer program & camp I have also provided consultation to a child development center for children 2-5. From June to December 2014, I assisted in providing care for an infant in foster care. He was 9 months old when...
5.0
"My Husband and I have have inconsistent schedules as we both work in the service industry and Valerie is always eager and ready to watch our baby whenever she can. We instantly loved her as she showed tender...
Reviewed by Meghan S.
5.0
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Hi my name is Caitlin and I would love to work for you!
I am a flexible nanny open to working part time or full time. I have worked as a nanny, date night sitter, babysitter, mothers helper, and just occasional help from time to time. I have been working with children for a little 5+ years and have experience with babies all...
5.0
"Caitlin was great with our 17 month old son! She was a joy to have around the house. I recommend her. :)"
Reviewed by Victoria B.
5.0
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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...
5.0
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I have always loved spending time with children: it inspires me, keeps me present, and teaches me how to be a better individual. Ever since I turned 16, I have dedicated much of my free time to child care, and I continue to do that! I have two special-needs brothers and therefore have a vast understanding of each child's...
5.0
"We hired Emily today to watch our 5 month old. She was SO GREAT! Very attentive, kind, and genuine. Followed our schedule with no problem and was very attuned to our little one. We felt really comfortable with...
Reviewed by Richard B.
4.0
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I have over three years caring for an autistic girl now 16 years old. During those three years, I taught her to do her own laundry, fold the laundry, use the microwave, make her lunch for school, prepare her own breakfast, make her own bed, change, take a show and basically be independent.
3.0
"Job post included transportation, she did not feel comfortable to drop off or pick up our child. On her profile her posted rate was $15 but she wanted $25."
Reviewed by Misak Z.
5.0
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I love working with kids because they are imaginative, creative, present, curious and so much fun.
I have been taking care of children since I was about 9 years old and had a 3-year-old niece with special needs. In addition to babysitting my niece from a younger age, I maintained frequent sitter jobs throughout high...
5.0
"We were lucky enough to have Bethany as a nanny for our 1+ year old son. With Bethany, we truly felt our son was cared for and loved - it was not just a job to watch him, but they felt like friends who were...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sherman Oaks, CA
Rachel K.
5.0
Punctual, dependable, and always comes to our home with an activity or a craft and big hugs! She's become a part of our family. We love Miss Rachel!!
- Patricia S.
Adela M.
5.0
Adela is caring and professional. She has many decades experience of being a nanny and it shows with how she interacts with my son. Plus she’s on time and communicative!
- Care member
Rich A.
5.0
Rich was wonderful with my teen with special needs. He is very skilled and knowledgeable about dealing with kids with all kinds of issues. I highly recommend Rich !!
- Rianna Z.
Emily M.
5.0
Emily was a pleasant surprise. She is a hard and dedicated worker. Her meal preps were healthy and tailored to our liking. Emily not only kept N. in good care, but she engaged with him as a caring friend would. Sad her time came to an end. We would hire her again in a heart beat. Thanks,...
- Emma Ruth M.
Alyssa C.
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 and flexible with my requests. We are very grateful to have her take care of our boys!...
- Care member
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