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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sherman Oaks, CA

The average rate is $22/hr as of June 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Sherman Oaks, CA

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Porter R.


Encino, CA

$47/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Mother's Helper With Over 10 Years Experience

5.0

(2)

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College graduate with a degree in psychology and a minor in elementary education, currently interviewing for a new full time job and looking for a position in childcare. I have experience with all ages, multiples, big families, and special needs. I've worked childcare jobs since I was about 11 years old, and have been everything...
5.0
"Porter is just fabulous. She has been a real blessing for us. She's flexible and caring and responsible and sweet. She has been so helpful with our kids and has always been ready to help us out. I just...

Reviewed by Kate L.

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Egypt L.


Los Angeles, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Psychology Doctoral Student (Fully Vaccinated)

5.0

(1)

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Currently offering social Saturdays for children with special needs and emotional regulation disorders. Ages 6-16! Please message me for info! I am currently working towards my Psychology of Doctorate Degree. I have over 10 years of ABA Therapy experience. I have a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have...
5.0
"Egypt has become my sons 'big brother' he is an extended part of our family. Although my son towers Egypt, Egypt has a strong presence that my son respects. He has been a pleasure to work with and we look...

Reviewed by Tammy M.

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Brady L.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-40/hr8 yrs exp

Fun, Active, Career Manny!

5.0

(1)

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A trustworthy, caring and compassionate individual with a passion for education and childcare - I'm an experienced nanny of children from 0 to 10 years of age, including children with special needs. The families I've nannied for will say I bring lots of energy to my job with excellent engagement, that I maintain impeccable...
5.0
"Brady has been a great help to our family! We have a curious 18 month old girl who has some separation anxiety. Brady has been great, making her feel comfortable and calming her down so we are able to enjoy...

Reviewed by Samantha F.

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Jessie V.


Panorama City, CA

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nurse Aide/Personal Assistant

5.0

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I have dedicated over 15 years to caregiving, a role I deeply cherish for the opportunity it gives me to care for, support, and understand the needs of my clients. My skills are finely honed in recognizing their emotional states. My services include personal care, providing companionship, encouraging and engaging in...
5.0
"Jessie was prompt and professional but also friendly and caring. He paid attention to detail and was great at communicating. My dad was not always easy to work with but Jessie found a way to meet his needs and...

Reviewed by Care member

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Airlia C.


West Hollywood, CA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Caregiver With Nursing Background

5.0

(4)

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Hello! My name is Jane, I've been a caregiver for 10 years for elderly people/ special need care. I have a nursing background. Experience heartfelt care and assistance to elderly patients in the comfort of their own home. Looking to deliver compassionate, service-oriented care and companionship. I have experience with g-tube,...
5.0
"Airlia is caring, smart and dependable. She is not only great at the physical aspects of her job, she's a great companion too. She took care of my wife who has ALS, and we both felt very comfortable when...

Reviewed by Tim G.

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Karen M.


Northridge, CA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Smile Maker

5.0

(4)

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For over 7 years I have worked with children and infants. I am very good with them. I've taught at day cares ages 5 months-12. 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 them, played...
5.0
"Karen started watching my twins when they were 2 years old. I cannot say enough about her she is absolutely amazing. The care and amount of attention she provided my children was phenomenal exceeded my...

Reviewed by Monique N.

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Sevasti D.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Affinity For The Young And Old Alike

5.0

(1)

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I am CPR and First Aid certified from infants to geriatrics and trust line certified/registered. I enjoy children of all ages; I also have an affinity for the elderly. My previous employment includes being a Nanny, House Manager, Personal Assistant and Respite Caregiver. I also have experience working with special needs...
5.0
"She is very dependable and smart!"

Reviewed by Bill W.

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Samantha P.


North Hollywood, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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My name is Samantha and I am 27 years old. I have 10 + years of experience being a nanny and a home health aid as well as 10 years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I've done odds and ends jobs for multiple families through the years since most my work has been in a more intimate setting. Cleaning,...
5.0
"Samantha is such a kind person, our child with autism loves her. She is a true professional who takes her responsibilities seriously and is a great addition to any family with a special needs child. She is hard...

Reviewed by Cindi P.

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Joscelyn B.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(2)

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I am a graduate of the Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology, who also is in professional dance training and worked as a dance teacher at Inspiration to Movement Dance Studio, teaching a Creative Movement class to 3-year-olds for 4 years. Having completed the "Protecting God's Children" course through the...
5.0
"Joscelyn was our nanny for my son from age 3 months to 9 months, at which point we secured a spot in a daycare, and Joscelyn prepared to leave for LA. Our son absolutely loved her. Most importantly, she was...

Reviewed by Melissa K.

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Pernilla H.


Woodland Hills, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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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...
5.0
"Loving and caring mother who is great with children! She always puts the children first and is very dependable! She has watched my children many times and they always have had a great time and always look...

Reviewed by Amanda D.

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Brianne B.


Santa Monica, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

(1)

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I am a loving and energetic 26-year-old who has extensive experience in infant, toddler, and elementary care. I also am very knowledgeable of special needs care. My mother was a ESE specialist for 32 years and I have been involved in programs such as KEEN LA and best buddies for years. My experience includes daytime care at St....
5.0
"We hired Brianne to teach sign language to a small group of toddlers. She was incredibly prepared, patient and cheerful ! We look forward to working with her in the future !"

Reviewed by Lauren C.

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Jenny L.


Topanga, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

One-to-one Aide For Teens

5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
" 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 arises. She knows how to help set boundaries for kids...

Reviewed by Jan V.

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Jacklyn R.


Encino, CA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun, Nurturing!

5.0

(8)

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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...
5.0
"Our 1.5 year old loved Jacklyn. She was super sweet with our baby and dog. She was very communicative, punctual, and responsible. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Heather V.


Valley Village, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Care giving With Compassion

5.0

(9)

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Hi, my name is Heather. I have been a healthcare provider for 20 years. I live in Valley village I am very compassionate and care deeply for the well-being of others. I am honest, loving, hard-working, punctual, and very passionate about special needs. I have reliable transportation to work. Not only can you depend on me for...
5.0
"Heather took care of my 93 year old mother for over a year and a half. She worked for me 5 days a week, 12 hours a day until the end of my mother's life. Heather took care of everything. She scheduled...

Reviewed by Care member

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Maria B.


Van Nuys, CA

$24-30/hr8 yrs exp

Currently In College Starting My Major In Child Development

5.0

(2)

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experience in early childhood education at YMCA. 9 years of experience in caring for infants through their milestones, courage when exploring and finding their strength , and independence when finally exploring with their own running little legs! experienced with toddlers - teens (including special needs specifically autism...
5.0
"She's great with kids and knows how to interact with them"

Reviewed by Alicia G.

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Tesla W.


Los Angeles, CA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Playmate

5.0

(3)

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Hello! My name is Tesla and I am a bachelor's-degree-educated Registered Nurse in Los Angeles, California. I have been a nanny and/or babysitter for over a decade and am hoping to bring more of the playful joy I experience in those roles into my life. I have additionally tutored most school subjects through high school and into...
5.0
"Tesla is amazing. Until I hired her to be a part time nanny for my LO, only my family members had cared for him. It was easy to trust Tesla with him which means everything when it comes to my son. She always...

Reviewed by Heather P.

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Sharon P.


Van Nuys, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Creative, And Sporty.

5.0

(3)

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30 years old in school, reaching my BA. I have two children, a 10-year-old and a 1-year-old. I have my AA in child development. I have experience with children, special needs for 10 years. I love children. Currently, with Tinkergarten, I give classes during the day through outdoor activities. I'm adventurous, crafty, and...
5.0
"Having Sharon care for my children was a great expirience, she provides such a loving atmosphere, is very patient with my children , has lots of dedication to her trade, and is very family centered. I...

Reviewed by Care member

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Carly G.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Available

5.0

(1)

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Hi There! My name is Carly. I'm 26-years-old and I moved to Los Angeles last summer. I currently live in West Hollywood and work in television. I'm currently on a hiatus with lots of availability and after that have most late afternoons, nights and weekends free. I have been a part-time nanny on and off for years. Most recently...
5.0
"We would definitely recommend Carly! She cared for our 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son. We noticed right away how much Carly loves working with children. She formed a connection with our kids from the...

Reviewed by Daniel M.

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Stephanie L.


Santa Monica, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver, Seniors, Flexible Schedule,

5.0

(2)

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Hello Family, My name is Stephanie. I am here to assist you and your Loved one in this time of need. Please email me. I have experience as a Caregiver for over 10 years. I am also a Respite Care provider. I am patient, kind, prompt and reliable as well as spiritual, enthusiastic, gentle and positive. I am a resident in Santa...
5.0
"Stephanie was hired to provide companionship to my husband who suffers from early stage of Alzheimer's disease at the time. She is smart, intelligent, reliable, charming, and a problem solver. She took him to...

Reviewed by Alice P.

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Rachel R.


Reseda, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Educated, Fun Loving Nanny

5.0

(4)

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Started my career in early childhood education in 1984. In 1985 I attended the American Nanny College, there I completed nanny coursework including subjects such as: RIE, Infant Development Instruction, Gifted/Special Needs Children, Household Management, Food Sanitation and Nutrition, among other subjects pertaining to child...
5.0
"Rachel is a very caring and thoughtful person. She was able to create themed activities for my kids which they loved. She is also very flexible and able to care for more than one child. She is loves to play...

Reviewed by Taylor S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sherman Oaks, CA

Porter R.

5.0

Porter is just fabulous. She has been a real blessing for us. She's flexible and caring and responsible and sweet. She has been so helpful with our kids and has always been ready to help us out. I just can't say enough good things about her.

- Kate L.

Egypt L.

5.0

Egypt has become my sons 'big brother' he is an extended part of our family. Although my son towers Egypt, Egypt has a strong presence that my son respects. He has been a pleasure to work with and we look forward to continuing to work together!

- Tammy M.

Brady L.

5.0

Brady has been a great help to our family! We have a curious 18 month old girl who has some separation anxiety. Brady has been great, making her feel comfortable and calming her down so we are able to enjoy date nights out. He's also been available in a pinch when I've had daytime appointments and...

- Samantha F.

Jessie V.

5.0

Jessie was beyond incredible. My dad had knee replacement surgery and needed a lot of help during his recovery. I feel so lucky to have found Jessie. He is extremely polite, very reliable, and goes above and beyond to help. He honestly became like a member of our family. I would have no hesitation...

- Bryan P.

Airlia C.

5.0

Airlia is caring, smart and dependable. She is not only great at the physical aspects of her job, she's a great companion too. She took care of my wife who has ALS, and we both felt very comfortable when she was working with us. I would highly recommend her.

- Tim G.

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