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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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Sahar S.

Part Time Babysitter/nanny AvailableLA, Flexible

North Hollywood, CA

4.7(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 95 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
I am currently a college student and have taken a child care & development courses, worked extensively with babies and toddlers starting at 2 weeks old, have worked with special needs kids, am CPR certified, have taken lifeguard courses, have taught pre-k-1st grade how to swim, I am adaptive, flexible, and focused.

Care Member says "We were visiting LA and Sahar was a great match for us and our 7 year old daughter. Sahar was accommodating, kept constant communication with us, and...

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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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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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Megan H.

Loving And Responsible Nanny

Encino, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Experienced childcare worker available Resume and reference available upon request; I consider it a great responsibility to be entrusted with someone else's children, as I'll have a direct influence over their growth. The most important thing for me as a caregiver is to hold space and patience for little ones to express...

Elizabeth W. says "Megan has been a life saver while I work at home and the kids attend Zoom school. She follows the kids' schedule, and helps them get school work done....

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Rachel M.

Part Time Babysitter / Nanny

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi Parents! With over seven years of childcare experience, I bring a perfect blend of compassion, reliability, professionalism, and fun! Key Highlights: Located near Beverly Hills Reliable Safe transportation TrustLine registered CPR certified Experienced with children of all ages, including special needs Light meal prep &...

Care Member says "Rachel took care of my 8 month old girl for a few days, and she was very Caring and loving. Already recommended to our friends and family "

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Olga D.

Tarzana, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Natasha R.

Trusted Babysitter With References

Los Angeles, CA

4.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I offer pet care and child care, My name is Tasha. I'm a 38-year-old experienced babysitter/nanny for children ranging in ages 7 months-old to 12 years old. I have experience caring for multiple children at one time as well as experience with special needs. Kids have fun with me because they're always learning and staying...

Care Member says "Tasha has been with my family for over a year now. She’s great with our 3 year old son and our 3 crazy fur babies. She’s very attentive and plays with...

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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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Christophe L.

Nanny

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi. I m a French male nanny. I've been a fulltime nanny for the past 19 years in Los Angeles. . Over 19 years of Nanny Experience (Including Children With Special Needs) . Valid Passport (Travel-Ready) . Newborn experience . Behavioral management experience . Montessori experience . CPR & AED Certified . Experience Working with...

Care Member says "Christophe is so sweet and funny, and loves our baby Élie! We've been working with him for a few months as we transitioned into daycare, starting when...

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Delaney D.

A Very Experienced Babysitter Who Loves Working With Children Of All Ages.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Delaney and I am an experienced nanny of 9 years with a background in child development. Through my years of extensive experience in childcare, I have cared for children ages newborn to 11 years old. I have also worked with special needs children, in daycares, and as a preschool teacher. I am an enthusiastic...

Michael S. says "Delaney watched our two girls full-time for a year until they were ready for preschool. She was a such a reliable and caring nanny and our two girls...

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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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Paula P.

Babysitter

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am looking for a full time Nanny/Assistant position, Monday through Friday. I have over 18 years of experience in childcare working with infants through age 15 years old. . I also have experience as a Behavioral Therapist for special needs kids for 5 years working with diagnoses such as Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD and I also...
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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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Thais S.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Danielle C.

Burbank, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Dani! I have experience with children of all ages, multiple kiddos, and special needs. I have childcare experience going back 10+ years, starting with my younger siblings, then as a mothers helper when I was 13, I was hired as a pre-school teacher, I've worked at two different churches in childcare, and now I'm taking on...

Care Member says "Dani clearly loves kids. She’s great with mine and was always sending over photos of the two of them having a blast. We will continue to use her as much...

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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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Greg D.

Positive Support Tech!

Burbank, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Greg, I was a home care provider for five years, full time, for my wife Chelsea. My wife had an extremely unique condition(s), she had advanced Neuropathy that caused her fingers, elbows, knees, toes and hip joints to erode away, become dislocated and locked in position. My wife was NOT paralyzed so she was...

Kim H. says "I cannot recommend Greg highly enough. He is a personal assistant for my quadriplegic 27yo son. Greg is not only dependable, but he is engaging, interesting,...

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Chanelle F.

My Experience

North Hollywood, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
Hello, My name is Chanelle. I work in Beverly Hills part time. I have 7+ years of professional work experience with children. I have worked as a Preschool teacher at an after school program and have work with children ranging from ages 4 months-13 years old. I also have experience with special needs children and minimal ABA...
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Ruth B.

Companionship

North Hollywood, CA

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over 10 years of experience providing support and companionship to elderly individuals and those with special needs. Proficient in meal preparation, medication administration, personal care, and running errands. Seeking a rewarding role to make a positive impact on the lives of those in...
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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

Sahar S.

We were visiting LA and Sahar was a great match for us and our 7 year old daughter. Sahar was accommodating, kept constant communication...

- Care member

Destinee W.

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

- Care member

Megan H.

Megan has been a life saver while I work at home and the kids attend Zoom school. She follows the kids' schedule, and helps them get school...

- Elizabeth W.

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