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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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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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Zlata H.

Private Nanny With Golden Hands

Woodland Hills, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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Samantha S.

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. With three years of experience, I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. My patience, creativity, and friendly demeanor allow me to connect easily with children, and I prioritize open...

Care Member says " Samantha has been a true blessing. Her personalized care, patience, and creativity in engaging our children have made a profound impact on our family....

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Barbara A.

Full-Time - Fun, Responsible, Loving Babysitter

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
Hi. My name is Barbara. I love working with kids. I enjoy everything about them and I am comfortable with all part of spending time with them. I love reading, sports, painting and doing fun activities. I am capable of completing tasks and doing routine chores. I am 32 years old. I speak both English and Spanish and I'm certified...

Care Member says "Barbi has been with our family for three years and has helped take care of our son since he was 3 months old. She is a fantastic nanny that really puts...

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Marcella F.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I am Marcella, I am 29 yo. My child care experience includes all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes light housework, laundry, and meal preparation. Keeps children's living and play areas tidy. Help with homework...

Francesca L. says "We've had Marcella sit for us twice now. We are very happy with our experiences with her. Marcella is very sweet and we appreciate her experience and...

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Chanelle F.

North Hollywood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Anne H.

Everyone's Favorite Camp Counselor!

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'm an experienced caregiver who has extensive experience nannying for newborns (including those with special needs), babysitting children of all ages, trained lifeguard and swim instructor, former girl scout camp counselor and program leader. I have loved caring for, playing with and enriching the lives of children for decades....

Mary R. says "Anne had incredible patience with our newborn and toddler. We were so lucky she could help us out! She's a jack of all trades and thanks to her experience...

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Adela M.

I'm A Fun, creative And Compassionate Person.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Christina C.

Santa Monica, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience
I have always been around friends and family members with disabilities and feel very natural with lending a helping hand. In high school and college I was a part of best buddies and was a part time caretaker in college for a girl with cerebral palsy.

Jane A. says "Christina was a nanny for my 15 year old daughter with cerebral palsy. They are still close friends and I appreciate everything she did while working for...

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Misozi M.

Caregiver

Woodland Hills, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
hello. my name is Mimi. I have been a caregiver for 5years and am also a Certified nursing assistant. I have experience in special needs adults, teenagers and kids. I love working with people with disabilities because it gives me joy to see me help them with daily activities. I have great positive energy, am creative in art...

Catherine M. says "Amazing!! I got in contact with her at 10pm and she was at our house the next morning. I almost thought it was too good to be true because though she...

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Amanda U.

North Hollywood, CA

4.5(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've been in the childcare industry for 18 years. Full of life and fun educational ideas! I have my degree in early childhood education. I am CPR and first aid certified as well as a certified food handler. I am a great driver with a clean record and used to even drive a school bus. I am very timely and responsible. I have...

Care Member says "Amanda was so great with our 4 kids. She plays with the kids and cares for them so much. The kids ask about her to this day. "

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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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Yeimy P.

Nanny For Newborns And Special Needs Babies

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
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...

Charleen K. says "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...

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Isabella M.

Experienced Babysitter Available!

West Hollywood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Since elementary school, I have been passionate about working with children, starting with my involvement Big Buddy program for children with special needs and continuing throughout college. My love for childcare grew as I began looking after my sister's children at the age of 12. I have been blessed with my 10-year-old nephew,...

Care Member says "Bella was absolutely wonderful with our girls. Funny and engaging and absolutely so sweet. Very punctual which I appreciate very much!"

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Martha C.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have experience caring for those with special needs. I've worked with patients in wheelchairs and also an amputee, who needed special types of equipment to assist with transfers. I also have experience working with G-Tubes, and having to change the bag every day, and clean the site flush tube when clogged. I also have...

Christina C. says "She was great! Patient & kind. We really enjoyed her help! Would highly recommend her."

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Lynn F.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have 15 plus years experience with caring for children ranging from newborns to teens. I have six years experience with multiples and four years experience with special needs children. I am a very structured and detail oriented individual. Family, togetherness, and children are my everything. Fun fact about me. I am in the...

Ivory C. says "Lynn has been a great and helpful asset to our family. We highly recommend her. She is very communicative and reliable."

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Martine P.

Nanny/Nurse With Special Education Experience

Los Angeles, CA

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I have been a nanny/nurse for over 25 years taking care of kids all Ages and also some with Special Needs I am French very detail oriented and do everything for the children including taking care of bath time to cooking their meals and washing their clothes Have any questions please call me. I have included my resume and...

Care Member says "Christine has been our nanny for just about 1 year and has been the biggest blessing in our life as we transitioned to having 3 little girls and me...

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Jenny L.

One-to-one Aide For Teens

Topanga, CA

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
British-American One-to-One Aide for teens needing help with Social/Work/Life Skills. Originally enjoyed success as a Commercial Producer & Documentary Producer/Director. Also have career as an Integrated Interior Designer & work notably with Special Needs families around energy healing in the home through design. Extensive...

Jan V. says " Jenny is an experienced child-care professional who's affable, kid-friendly, trustworthy, and discreet. She's a self-starter who can solve any problem that...

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Jenny L.

Senior Care, Senior W/ Dementia Care, ASD/ADHD Care

Topanga, CA

5.0(0)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
British-American One-to-One Aide for Seniors, Seniors with Dementia, ADHD/ASD Individuals and those needing help with Social/Work/School/Life Skills. Able to work with Telepathically with non verbals and support FC communicators. Originally enjoyed success as a Commercial Producer & Documentary Producer/Director. Also have...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.19/hr as of August 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Sherman Oaks, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Sherman Oaks, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Zlata H.

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...

- Care member

Samantha S.

Samantha has been a true blessing. Her personalized care, patience, and creativity in engaging our children have made a profound impact on...

- Care member

Barbara A.

Barbi has been with our family for three years and has helped take care of our son since he was 3 months old. She is a fantastic nanny that...

- Care member

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