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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sylmar, CA
The average rate is $18/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Sylmar, CA
Alejandra R.
North Hollywood, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Full Time Nanny Looking To Care For 1-2 Children
5.0
(6)
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I am a highly experienced, loving and caring nanny who has worked with a range of children (different ages / needs etc); illustrative experiences include:
- Full time nanny for an infant, who required physical therapy
- Full time caregiver at 2 day cares (cared for special needs children as well)
- Part time nanny for twins and...
5.0
"Alejandra has been our daughter's full-time nanny for the past 8 months. We interviewed 20+ candidates for the job and decided to go with Alejandra and are so glad we did. Alejandra has been extremely...
Reviewed by Sebastien M.
5.0
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Hello, a little about me; I have over 10 yrs professional experience w/ ages 6wks-90 yrs. I'm an interactive, responsible, reliable, caregiver that has been hired by over 6 wonderful families (See my (Reviews/References provided pin meeting). My experience includes newborn-teens, seniors, Dementia/Post Surgical/Cancer & Special...
5.0
"Linda cared for our son from when he was 3 months to 2 years. She was professional and punctual. She was like a second mom to our son and he misses her still. She will be a great nanny to whoever hires her."
Reviewed by Nick B.
Justene M.
Canyon Country, CA
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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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...
5.0
(3)
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I love working with kids because they are imaginative, creative, present, curious and so much fun.
I have been taking care of children since I was about 9 years old and had a 3-year-old niece with special needs. In addition to babysitting my niece from a younger age, I maintained frequent sitter jobs throughout high...
5.0
"My partner and I are both professional people and we are picky about who is in our home with us, especially while we are all home together. Bethany makes that easy. Even though I've only known her a short time,...
Reviewed by Leslie K.
5.0
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I've been caring for people in need for more than 10 years now and I enjoyed doing it. I finish my LVN in summit college in Anaheim and it was such a challenge and interesting course.
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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!
5.0
"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 trustworthy."
Reviewed by Patricia M.
5.0
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Hello,
My name is Cynthia I have over 14 years of experience working with children/special needs I have worked with children from 3 months of age to 19-year-olds. (Special needs) and twins .
I absolutely love what I do would not change it for anything in this world.
I am a mother of 3 ages 9, 10 and 14 my youngest daughter...
5.0
"It was my privilege to employ Cynthia for the past 2 1/2 years as a nanny for my twin girls. Cynthia is one of the mist kind, caring and trustworthy people I know. She is responsible and professional always...
Reviewed by Suzanne W.
5.0
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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...
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 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...
Reviewed by Bryan P.
5.0
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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
5.0
"Colette is very kind and helpful. We really appreciate all her help"
Reviewed by Machelle G.
5.0
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I have over 30 years of experience working with those who have special needs. I have two Masters degrees including one in Marriage Family Therapy and one in Criminal Justice. I have worked with children who had developmental disabilities like ADD, chronic depression, autism and much more. I have a lot of experience working with...
3.7
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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...
5.0
"I really appreciated that Tasha was on time stayed late if needed . My daughter ,son and dog took to her quite well and very quickly. She was also handy around the house and very patient . I'd most definitely...
Reviewed by Yaakov T.
Jacqueline H.
Newhall, CA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
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I am a very dependable, trustworthy, patient and caring person. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. I am someone who loves the outdoors and believe that too much TV is never a good thing. Playing outside, playing games and encouraging children to use their...
5.0
"Jacqueline is a very hard working person she is very flexible which I love the most because it was hard to find someone to work with my schedule I would hired her again in future.
Thank you Jacqueline...
Reviewed by Jesus H.
5.0
(2)
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I'm seeking to work with infants, special needs and homeschool families offering support and postpartum care. Prior to the pandemic I worked as Assistant Teacher in a toddler classroom at COC. During the pandemic I worked as weekend Personal Care Assistant until full time, for two women and began to Nanny a child on my day off....
5.0
"Cheryl works well with the elderly and memory impaired. Great team member!"
Reviewed by Kathy C.
5.0
(1)
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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...
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CNA, HHA, RNA.
I have experience caring for children and adults with good health or special needs, assisting them with their activities of daily living, helping with Range of Motion exercises (active, assistive, passive) to prevent contractures and activate or maintain motor functions as well as promote good circulation....
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Hi! I'm Kait. I'm 22 years old and I've been working as a caretaker for kids and adults with special needs since I was 16 (6 years total experience). I've worked with many nonverbal autistic children, a young adult with mental delays and a severe seizure disorder, and neurotypical children from ages 0-18. I am skilled at helping...
Anya V.
Canyon Country, CA
$19-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm a confident, reliable, and mature person who is currently in their second year of college. I have experience working with children from ages 3-14. During my senior year of high school, I was a teaching aid for special-needs students. My goal is to provide your child with the proper care they need while having fun. I am...
Jennifer D.
Northridge, CA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Elderly And Special Needs Caregiver, Case Worker, And Advocate
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I have 30 years of experience working with both special needs and elderly populations. I am adept as case work and medical care facilitation, having worked with Regional Center and Veterans Administration families/consumers/patients and can assist in this capacity as well as basic to advanced caregiving for this population....
Maria S.
San Fernando, CA
$18-23/hr
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Have worked with special needs kids. Early childhood. High school age as well. Patient and kind. Will prepare light meals and keep an eye out for the small things. Inform you of daily routine's and help with light homework or games. I'm a bit older but I can swim if kids need supervision in swimming pool.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sylmar, CA
Alejandra R.
5.0
Alejandra has been our daughter's full-time nanny for the past 8 months. We interviewed 20+ candidates for the job and decided to go with Alejandra and are so glad we did. Alejandra has been extremely dependable and hard working since day 1, and is now essentially part of the family. Both my wife...
- Sebastien M.
Linda B.
5.0
Linda cared for our son from when he was 3 months to 2 years. She was professional and punctual. She was like a second mom to our son and he misses her still. She will be a great nanny to whoever hires her.
- Nick B.
Bethany V.
5.0
We were lucky enough to have Bethany as a nanny for our 1+ year old son. With Bethany, we truly felt our son was cared for and loved - it was not just a job to watch him, but they felt like friends who were excited to see each other every day. Bethany kept him entertained both in and outdoors, she...
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Leslie Y.
5.0
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 trustworthy.
- Patricia M.
Cynthia R.
5.0
Cynthia is a reliable and dependable nanny, she was always on time and showed the utmost dedication to her role of looking after our children and helping me run our household. Not only did she play with the kids, she somehow multi-tasked laundry, dishes, play dates, pick ups, drop offs, grocery...
- Jessica D.
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