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- $18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience as a caregiver. For example, I worked as a babysitter for a child age 5 months and also my grandmother when she had heart disease, and I take care my Mon has long cancer from the 200 still is fighting cancer disease . Since I became a caregiver, I have loved to help people with special needs. I learn from them,...
Yetunde S. says "Victoria was with our family for 6 years. It was a tough decision to say goodbye not only for us but our children. I would hire her again and again. She...
I have been working in ABA for 3 years. I do 1:1 Applied behavioral analysis therapy for children and teens raging from ages 2-16 that are on the autism spectrum. I am confident and positive in this field and I also have a very close personal experience ASD I also have a nephew who is 5 with autism and I work with him doing AbA...
I am a dedicated special education paraprofessional with a deep personal and professional commitment to supporting children with diverse needs. As a mother to a daughter with autism and ADHD, I bring both empathy and firsthand experience to my work. I've also raised a now-grown son, which has given me a broad perspective on...
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- $22/hr
I have a 19yo son on the spectrum. I have many years of experience with children/young adults on the spectrum. I was a volunteer at my son's non public school for 15 years and still chaperoning him and some of his school friends on outings.
I love taking care of kids from all ages including disabilities. I have a younger brother that has autism and adhd and I'm currently his legal care giver. I m certified in CPR and I have my driver's license. If you leave me food to make for your kids, I'll definitely be more than happy to make a yummy meal for them. I'm funny...
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- $25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
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I used to work at an LA Fitness in the kids club and parents from the gym would ask me to babysit outside of the gym, where I would pick kids up, cook food for them to eat, bathe kids, and help with school work. I have also babysat my baby cousins plenty of times since I was about 10 years old. I have recently worked with...
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- $31/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a patient, and compassionate caregiver with 20+ years of experience by raising my own kids. I enjoy helping kids with homework, arts and crafts, playtime, meal prep, housekeeping, pick up/ drop off, and will enjoy teaching kids Spanish and cooking while caring for them! Ive endorsed previous families as a responsible,...
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Sierra and I am currently working at a charter school as a special education paraprofessional! I have a bachelor of arts degree in psychology, and I have a deep passion for helping the youth succeed and flourish into wonderful young adults.
I have a few years of experience working with children with special...
Mobility assistance
meal prep
dementia
companionship
errands
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I provide care to the elderly and adults with special needs and mobility issues. I help with meal preparation, feedings, bathroom usage/diaper changes, medications, running errands, transportation and companionship. I am available M-F 6pm-12 a.m. and Sat/Sun 6am-6 p.m.
I work with people with disabilities (SCI, TBI, cerebral palsy, autism, osteoarthritis, balance problems, etc...). I help with attaining physical goals and working on components of fitness (balance, strength, flexibility, cardiovascular and motor skills). I love to see clients build confidence and motivation and feel...
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
52-year-old
23 yrs of experience both with special needs Adults /Infants/ Twins & up to 3
CPR/ First Aid certified
English/ Spanish
Outstanding reference letters
Care Member says "Martha was excellent with my 10 week old daughter! She obviously has a lot of experience and was able to keep the baby calm and happy while I worked...
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- $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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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi. My name is Suzette and I am a caregiver with 15+ years of experience. I have experience working with adults and seniors up to the age of 94. In addition, I have 2 Master's degrees. One in Criminal Justice and the other in Marriage Family Therapy. My years as a therapist have made me much more attuned to my clients. As a...
Travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
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Hello! My name is Vanessa I have 4 years professional experience with childcare ages 3-16. My skills and knowledge comes from working with the school district and well as summer camps. I have knowledge working with kids from different ages as well as working with those in the autistic spectrum and special needs. I am a fun...
Odalis M. says "Vanessa goes above and beyond in anything she sets her mind to. She is punctual dependable. Vanessa is a quick learner and is wonderful with both children...
Hi there, when it comes to special needs, I know first hand how its so very important to take care of a little one with special needs from a high functional to a low functional child, every child is different. I grew up taking care of my brother who had severe cerebral palsy at a early age, and my daughter is also a high...
My name is Justene and I am 24 years old. Along with having two Associates Degrees from College of the Canyons in Liberal Studies and Elementary Education, I have plenty of experience working with children. I have four siblings, I had to help watch and raise them when they were younger. These experiences helped prepare me for my...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
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My name is Justene and I am 28 years old. Along with having two Associates Degrees from College of the Canyons in Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education, I have plenty of experience working with children. I have four siblings, I had to help watch and raise them when they were younger. These...
Care Member says "She has a big heart and the patience it takes to care for others. "
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4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 4 years of experience working with children. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn! I attend California State University, Northridge (CSUN), my major is Psychology and my minor is Child Development. I am flexible with my weekend availability!
Patricia M. says "Leslie was such a delight. She worked with our special needs son, getting him ready in the morning for his volunteer day job. She was reliable and...
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Hi there! I'm Maira, I'm a mommy of 2 kids ages 14 and 19, so I have all the experience in taking care of the little ones. When it comes to children I like to pride my self in safety , I'm very cautious and safety is my number one priority, kids depend on us Adults to protect them. And showing them good morality and respect...
Ruth C. says "Maira did a wonderful job taking care of my child. Now my little ask for her because she had tons of fun"
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have over 16 years of caregivers experience, I am currently working with special needs children/ Adult for united cerebral palsy of Los Angeles my duties are transferring from wheel chair to bed, or chair, hoyer lift, pivot transfers, bathing, grooming, feeding, dressing,, toileting, meals preparation, laundry, housekeeping,...
Janice K. says "From the first day Joan started caring for my mother, she continues to demonstrate that she is trustworthy, reliable and genuinely warm. She communicates...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.90/hr as of March 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Sylmar, CA
Special Needs Caregivers in Sylmar, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Victoria G.
Victoria was with our family for 6 years. It was a tough decision to say goodbye not only for us but our children. I would hire her again...
- Yetunde S.
Martha A.
Martha was excellent with my 10 week old daughter! She obviously has a lot of experience and was able to keep the baby calm and happy while...
- Care member
Vanessa C.
Vanessa goes above and beyond in anything she sets her mind to. She is punctual dependable. Vanessa is a quick learner and is wonderful with...
- Odalis M.
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