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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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Chanelle F.

North Hollywood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 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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Jacklyn R.

Energetic, Fun, Nurturing!

Encino, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Jacklyn. I have 10+ years of childcare experience. I've worked with children ages three months up to age 13. Single, twins, and sibling experience. I've had and are comfortable in roles ranging from full-time nanny, babysitter, mothers helper, infant&toddler care, as well as special-needs. Some of my previous...

Care Member says "Jacklyn was very attentive to our 8 year old son. She made sure he was entertained and also helped with schoolwork and housework. She was very flexible...

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Mayra B.

Experienced & Caring Special Needs CNA/PCA/Nanny

Woodland Hills, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Mayra, I am currently a licensed nurse but have been a caregiver for over 20 years; I've also worked as a certified PCA with special needs children, teens & adults with autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, etc. I love helping those that have bodily limitations, because that's all it is; our hearts function all the...

Denna J. says "Mayra is an excellent health care provider! Her medical knowledgeable is solid. She is very compassionate and caring. She has outstanding people skills....

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Lucinda H.

Special Needs Women

North Hollywood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been taking care of senior citizens for the past 15 years. Experience in distributing medications, bathing, dressing, feeding, tube feeding, cooking, cleaning, mobility issues and some physical therapy. I am outgoing, have a great sense of humor and easy to get along with. I am very patient, and have a good beside manner,...

Care Member says "Lucinda took care of my sister for over 2 years. She was extremely reliable and always ready to help. She not only bathed and dressed the patient but...

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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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Jenny L.

One-to-one Aide For Teens

Topanga, CA

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Lynn F.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
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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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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Taylor M.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
14 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello, my name is Taylor, and I'd love to care for your children. I have over 12 years of childcare experience, starting at age 15, with families ranging from simple day-to-day needs to children with special needs. I'm personable, charismatic, intellectual, and fun, which helps me connect quickly with kids while keeping parents...

Claire L. says "Taylor is so wonderful with S. We look at Taylor as family. Every Christmas and Summer when Taylor was home for her breaks from Pepperdine, we practically...

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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
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
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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Michela C.

North Hollywood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am an engaging, responsible, and very experienced caregiver looking for a part-time or full-time Postpartum Doula or nanny position. I have extensive training in developmental psychology, behavioral management as well as gentle parenting, and incorporate all three while working with children. In my 18 years of babysitting and...

Mary S. says "Michela was our Douala for the birth of our son. Her support and wisdom-in-action was essential to our experience. Since our son's birth, she became our...

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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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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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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
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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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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Thais S.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm Thais I'm from Brazil. I took care of twins for 3 years, they were 8 months old. second experience the boy was 2 years old and the baby girl was 6 months old, for 2 years. third experience two girls they were 7 and 8 years old for 1 year. fourth experience 3 kids, the baby girl was 11 months old and I pick up the boys from...

Dan L. says "Thais is an all-star. We were fortunate to have her watch over our 1-month old for a day. She was communicative, punctual, and caring. We would have had no...

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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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Taylor M.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Taylor, and I'd love to support your family. I've worked with children with special needs on and off for over 10 years, in addition to experience with childcare, tutoring, personal assistance, and home management. I've supported families in both non-staffed and fully staffed households and can help with daily...
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Jacquelyn G.

Part Time Babysitter, Full Time Nanny

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I prioritize in providing guidance and safety for all children. I have done several years of volunteer work and have been babysitting for the past 11 years now. I have worked with children from the ages of 8mos -15yo everyday as a Nanny and as a Coordinator for the Boys and Girls Club of Sonoma County. I worked for the...

Care Member says "Jackie was AMAZING!!! She was so wonderful with my kids, especially with my 4-year old daughter. Jackie was responsive to text, arrived on time, and...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.50/hr as of November 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 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Chanelle F.

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...

- Melissa T.

Jacklyn R.

Jacklyn was very attentive to our 8 year old son. She made sure he was entertained and also helped with schoolwork and housework. She was...

- Care member

Mayra B.

Mayra is an excellent health care provider! Her medical knowledgeable is solid. She is very compassionate and caring. She has outstanding...

- Denna J.

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