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Colette M.

Care Giver

Sunland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Cared for elderly 80+ in age and adults assisting with meals, feeding, housework and preparation for bed. I am a certified caregiver with the state of California abs have had a full background check

Machelle G. says "Colette is very kind and helpful. We really appreciate all her help"

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Daisy A.

Experience

Sunland, CA

from
$21/hr
An experienced Care Worker with a passion for helping others, providing compassionate support to individuals with a wide range of physical, mental and emotional needs.
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Shannon R.

I M Here To Help! No More Stress.

Sunland, CA

from
$10/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I work as a professional caregiver providing in-home respite care for children and individuals with special needs. I specialize in supporting those with autism and bring a calm, patient presence to every home. I am highly tolerant of most behaviors and fully comfortable assisting with restroom needs. I can also help with...
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Ashley A.

Glendale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Mother Of two Boy 5 and 10-year-old we enjoy going on hikes, beaches and exploring nature. 15 years experience with kids of all ages : experience kids with special needs: adults with special needs(behavior Support) :senior care: Nanny for multiple kids at a time Just moved to Glendale CA from the Center Coast CA

Elvia V. says "Ashley was super professional and on time. I felt so comfortable with her watching my 3 year old who has autism. She was so sweet and patient with him and...

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Rona S.

16 Years Of Experience With Senior Care/Companionship

Glendale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
companionship
meal prep
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
I have experience working with clients with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson, and Special Needs. My prior experience includes: - Assisted client in and out of bed, bathing, dressings, grooming. - Performed household duties such as laundry, grocery shopping and meal preparations. - Drive client to doctor's appointments, family...

Care Member says "Rona has been extraordinarily helpful as a caregiver! I have used Rona to take my Mom to numerous doctors appointments and she has always been right on...

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June T.

Camp Counselor & Speech Language Therapist Asst.

Burbank, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
After working as a camp counselor for 6 years I am now a licensed speech language pathologist assistant with experience working with preschoolers, elementary school age, and middle school age students. I especially enjoy working with special needs students and kids on the autism spectrum, and have learned how to connect with...

Owen D. says "She's great! Our kid had to leave daycare for a couple of days and June was able to watch him while we were at work. She was a lifesaver. He talks about her...

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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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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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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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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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Chanelle F.

North Hollywood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 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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Lizeth R.

Realiable, Caring Person

Glendale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
I have 18 years of experience. I can help with caregiving and companionship. I started working as a caregiver with special needs adults since I was 21 years old since then I've been doing different cases. I also have worked for Easterseals in past and I enjoyed doing it. I'am a responsible, loving, caring and kind person. I will...

Jennifer S. says "My mom just passed away, and Lizeth was with her for the last year. My mom needed care 24/7, and Lizeth really put her all into caring for her. She was...

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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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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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Tessa N.

Experienced, Patient, And Fun Special Needs Care

Glendale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Hi, I'm Tessa! I'm available for part-time work in the mornings and early afternoons. I have 8+ years of experience caring for children of all ages and abilities. I've cared for an infant with Down syndrome, worked as a paraeducator in a special needs classroom, nannied a 6-year-old with behavioral needs, supported a child ages...

Savanah N. says "She is very caring. Always wants to make sure the kids are entertained and laughing. Makes sure she is always on time. Very good with all kids no matter...

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Jerome S.

Looking For Full Time Care giving Live-In/Live Out What Ever Is Possible

Glendale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have worked in a private senior living facility, nursing home, and mostly private care as well. I am well experienced in Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Muscular Dystrophy, Lewy Body disease, minor and major health issues, trauma, and/or accident recovery. I also handled patients who have bipolar disease, hospice and...

Craig C. says "Jerome is the complete package. Some people care but aren't all that competent. Others have skill but no heart. And some with both compassion and skill...

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Martha Isabel M.

Full, Part Time Or Live In Nanny

Glendale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I have over 20 years of experience working for the finest families in Los Angeles. I have experience with kids, seniors, people with special needs and disabilities. I am very organized, punctual and always open to complete multiple tasks depending on the family's needs such as doing grocery shopping, run errands, pick up...

Cynthia K. says "Martha worked with me for 3-4 years when my son was a baby and later when he was entering kindergarten. Amazing person. "

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Maria C.

NCS

Montrose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Over 20 years of childcare experience. NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST. Over 6 years of teaching experience. CPR/First Aid Certified. Trust line Registered. Advanced Trained and Certified Newborn Care Specialist. Sleep training Parent educator. Registered and Member of The NCSA. BIO: Hi moms and dads,...

Lauren C. says "My husband and I hired Maria as a night nanny when my son was around 3 weeks old. Having help a couple nights a week saved us during those first couple...

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Kristen G.

Hello

La Crescenta, CA

3.7(1)
from
$26/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of experience nannying multiple children, caring for special needs, and animal care. My background is in musical theater so I love being creative with kids and developing their inner artist. I am very active so I enjoy taking kids to the park and enjoying the outdoors. I have a reliable car so I can...

Care Member says "Kristen was amazing managing 4 kids and a dog all at once. She kept them engaged with no screens. She also cleaned up before leaving and had the kids...

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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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.33/hr as of July 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Sunland, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Sunland, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Colette M.

Colette is very kind and helpful. We really appreciate all her help

- Machelle G.

Ashley A.

Ashley was super professional and on time. I felt so comfortable with her watching my 3 year old who has autism. She was so sweet and...

- Elvia V.

Rona S.

Rona has been extraordinarily helpful as a caregiver! I have used Rona to take my Mom to numerous doctors appointments and she has always...

- Care member

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