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Natalya R.

Alhambra, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Nurturing children comes naturally to me. For the past seven years, I've been dedicated to providing engaging and reliable care for children of all ages. My passion lies in fostering their growth and development while offering families the support they need. I am patient, calm, creative, and imaginative. I enjoy playing outdoor...

Care Member says "I had hired natalya because I needed a babysitter for my son. This was my first time ever hiring anyone to babysit my son and sometimes he can be a...

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Aysel A.

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Hi There! I can help with Everything you need. My specialty is theater and dance but as a psychology major student, since I gave my heart to serving in healing sector, I got involved with teaching general education to kids with learning disabilities as well. I developed a believe that true way of teaching anything to anyone...
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Martha A.

Granada Hills, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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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Angel V.

Special Needs Care Provider

Reseda, CA

4.0(0)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience
I have had the distinguished privilege in volunteering for an organization near my home. This organization focuses in promoting and providing a safe, warm environment and care for children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. Working with the organization for three years enabled me to provide quality service...
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Suzette L.

Caregiver/Adults-Seniors

Newhall, CA

5.0(0)
from
$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...
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Sara B.

Part Time Special-needs Caregiver

Palmdale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
Hi! I have been a member of the VIP soccer program for 3 years now. VIP is where we help children with special needs learn and play soccer. We are taught beforehand how to care for the children and their needs first in a classroom at the Lancaster city soccer complex. I am a very patient and loving caregiver, so helping my...

Miguel M. says "Sara is a wonderful, responsible, caring individual. She is very responsible and trustworthy. Sara is a role model to all who look up to her."

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Susie C.

Alhambra, CA

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am an experienced and dedicated childcare professional with nearly 30 years of expertise in nurturing children of diverse ages. My journey began at the age of 12 while babysitting for family and neighbors; I am now 44 years old. Throughout my career, I have provided care for children with special needs, including those with...

Care Member says "Susie is a fantastic caregiver: kindhearted, patient, and very professional. Even though we haven't worked with Susie on a full time basis, she has had...

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Melanie M.

Santa Clarita, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
I am a mother of two children. I currently work for the school district as paraeducator for moderate to severe special education children. I have a 12-year-old daughter and 16-year-old son. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have 2 year degree in psychology and have taken some child education courses to complete my degree. I am...
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Kathryn O.

Part-time Caregiver

South Pasadena, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have several years of experience caring for a high functioning autistic little boy. In addition to working with him at home, I also shadowed him for several months at his school My background is in psychology and I see the challenges as well as opportunities to grow that arise for the whole family when dealing with a special...

Alice F. says "Kathy was amazing, intuitive, caring and had tremendous insight. All the children love her and she interacts very well with them. Adults and colleagues...

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Gabriela G.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. With over 18 years of experience, I'm passionate about helping children grow, learn, and thrive. I hold a college degree and have specialized experience supporting children with special needs. I'm patient, calm, creative, and dependable, and I enjoy creating a safe,...

Care Member says "Gabriela was great! She was so pleasant and respectful. My son really liked her. Thanks for all your help in such a short notice."

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Claudia L.

Child Care Provider

Santa Clarita, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a child care provider and I am currently available to provide care in the Santa Clarita Valley. I have provided child care services to families for over 20 years. I have great experience caring for children all ages. I currently work as Especial Education Paraprofessional in elementary school during morning hours, and I am...

Lucy R. says "The mission of hiring childcare can be a daunting one. How will this new person interact with my child, are they trustworthy, are they reliable, do they...

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Maira P.

Part Time Caregiver

Granada Hills, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
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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Joan N.

Caregiver/sitter

Canyon Country, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Erica S.

Senior Care

Arcadia, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
errands
transportation
light cleaning
I have over 6 years of experience caring for seniors and children. I worked as a certified nurse assistant and home health aide for many years before transitioning to child care with special needs. Previously worked for a school district. I have worked for agencies and private in-home care. I am bilingual English and Spanish....

Larry C. says "We hired Erica as our late night caregiver and couldn't have been more satisfied. Her and her colleague provide a much needed support system for each other...

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Shawn H.

Part-time Caregiver/babysitter

Northridge, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
I have 26+ years of experience raising my 3 children as a SAHM, family manager and homemaker. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years, before they attended conventional schools. They all graduated with honors. Two of my children have high-functioning autism and other neuro-atypicalities. I'm well-versed in all things...

Lori W. says "Shawn is extremely thorough, thoughtful and conscientious. She is responsible, knowledgeable about working with children with special needs, practical and...

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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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Leanne H.

Jill Of Many Trades

Pasadena, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
I have a background in private education, after-school programs and non-profit fundraising. I left my job of 20+ years to take care of my 90-year-old mother that suffers from dementia until she needed full-time care. I owe a small business, work hard and have a number of resources and skills to help make your life easier. I...
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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 5 families in your area
Experienced working in private senior living facility, special needs home and mostly private care. Handled cases like Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Muscular Dystrophy, Lewy Body disease, minor and major health issues, trauma, accident recovery, bipolar disease, hospice and respite care, patients with catheter, Hoyer lift,...

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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Jazmin R.

Altadena, CA

from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am a child care attendant at Oakwood Athletic Club. I am CPR/AED certificated and have experience working with children of 6 weeks - 12 years old. I also have experience working with special need children. I am able to provide a safe and fun environment.
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Janet R.

Experience With Tutoring Elementary Students And Helping In Special Need Schools.

Los Angeles, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello, I am a 29-year-old mom to a 3-year-old and would love to become a nanny. I believe personal experience will come handy for this role. I am currently trying to complete my AA in early childhood development, I have always had a passion for working with kids. I love learning through play and am very hands on as well. I...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of October 2026

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Tujunga, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Natalya R.

I had hired natalya because I needed a babysitter for my son. This was my first time ever hiring anyone to babysit my son and sometimes he...

- Care member

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

Sara B.

Sara is a wonderful, responsible, caring individual. She is very responsible and trustworthy. Sara is a role model to all who look up to...

- Miguel M.

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