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Heather C.

Special Needs Care 18 Years Experience! VERY Patient!

Ventura, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Care of all aspects of Daily Living and COPING skills. CERTIFIED teacher for many Cognitive Behavior Therapy programs such as Living Skills, AGGRESSION REPLACEMENT THERAPY, Anger Management, Jobs Skills and too many more to list. I am a very skilled 'de-escalator' for explosive outbursts and I'm a very patient person. I enjoy...

Laura B. says "What a terrific caregiver! We hired Heather for post-op care for my special needs brother. She arrived early and was wonderful to work with. Excellent...

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Ventura, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Alexa and I started working with kids about 6 years ago when I volunteered at my elementary school. That's where I started my journey working with children. Since then I've been working as a respite for kids with special needs for three years and am now studying psychology with a focus in child development. I like to...

Michelle M. says "She was great! On time, comfortable, kids loved her, and kept us updated on how the night was going! We will definitely ask her to help us in the future...

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Out Of All The Fish In The Sea, The Nanny For Your Kiddos Is Me

Ventura, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
Hi, I'm Brooke! A professional, energetic, educated, creative, kind & dedicated nanny/ pre school teacher of 28 yrs. I've had the pleasure working w/hundreds of kids. I love working w/ all ages -infants to teens. I have experience w/ many different responsibilities & dynamics in all sorts of childcare routines. I take pride in...

Care Member says "So much fun! Great communication. Love Miss Brooke!!!"

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Special Needs Assistance.

Ventura, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello, I am a young woman with plenty of experience with special needs households. Mainly autism and aba therapy, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADHD disorder and rehabilitation from severe injuries. I bring kindness, structure, fun and learning to the family and the job brings me so much joy working with these individuals!
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11yrs Working With Special Children/teens/adults

Ventura, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Medical Assistant for 11yrs with 6 of those years working with a Pediatrics. I myself have a Teen with Autism and he is such a smart kid! I am Bilingual, CPR and First Aid Certified. I have an Associates Degree in Social Behavioral Science from Ventura College. I have worked with Special kids for about 5yrs now and I love being...
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Compassionate, Patient And Energetic Smile Creator

Ventura, CA

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$22/hr
1 year experience
I'm a positive energetic and patient recent college graduate. I have experience working with individuals with special needs in both my home life and professional experience. I have worked with clients aged 4- elderly with varying levels of care. In my services, I offer a fun, educational(if appropriate), accepting environment...
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Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi my name is Erica! I am CPR and First aid certified. I currently work with adults with special needs helping them become more independent in the community. I also help them identify their emotions and address certain behaviors. I also have a sister with special needs so I grew up helping her with many things such as money...
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A Little Glimpse Of Who I Am. Caregiver Position

Ventura, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Hi there! I'm a bubbly, active, and kind-hearted individual with a passion for helping others. With over 5 years of experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum, I'm currently a dedicated Registered Behavior Technician specializing in supporting children ages 3-10. Outside of work, I stay active by training in...
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Ventura, CA

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$31/hr
2 years experience
I enjoy helping families with children and their pets. I do light housekeeping, including laundry, kitchen clean up and pet clean up. I look forward to discussing your needs .
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Ventura, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I am a very patient and caring person who wishes to help you out by applying for this job. I believe I am a great fit because I love to learn. I am up to trying new things and asking questions. I currently attend college and live in Ventura. I got certified as a Nurse Assistant at 17 and I mostly did work with...
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Certified Nursing Assistant

Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have experience working in a long-term care facility. I have done this for 15 years.
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Full Time Available

Ventura, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I have worked with several special needs children and adults, and overall am an extremely patient person.
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Loving Caregiver

Ventura, CA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello my name is April. I have a degree in Sociology and over 15 years working with children. During this time I have had experience with special need children in my classroom.
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Hello I Am Alexa!

Ventura, CA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I have been working as a respite for about three years now! I have worked with many different families, with each child having different needs. I have worked for different companies such as channels islands social services, child care aware, and IHSS over these 3 years and have had amazing experiences! I am currently studying...
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Certified Teacher/Childcare Provider

Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm patient and kind and I'm always willing to help children understand the world around them. I love working with children and helping them learn how to do new things. I have been working with children for over 20 years now and still get extremely excited when they grasp new concepts! Helping children learn and develop is a...
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Ventura, CA

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$19/hr
2 years experience
I am currently a board certified autism technician. I have experience with all ages and all levels of ability on the autism spectrum.
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: Experienced & Compassionate Childcare Provider | Special Needs Specialist

Ventura, CA

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
With over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I specialize in working with children who have special needs, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing challenges, and developmental delays. My approach is patient, adaptable, and nurturing, rooted in understanding each child's unique needs and strengths. I have...
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Experience With Special Needs Children

Ventura, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am currently certified as a behavioral technician. I have experience working with children of all ages and am a mother myself of children ranging from 3 to 18. I am compassionate, patient and willing to earn trust of not only the children but from their family as well.
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I Would Love To Help Out Families Who Need A Lending, Care-giving Hand!

Ventura, CA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! I would like to start off by saying I'm flexible with pay and hours! A little background info: I am currently working at a job where I teach 1st-5th grade students art/science lessons for an after school program. I've had a lot of experience with special needs and general education. I was also a private tutor/nanny in...
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Ventura, CA

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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a 26-year-old women who works for the county of Ventura in animal control and has background experience with special needs children (licensed medical assistant), animals, gardening, and yardwork. I have a fluctuating schedule every six weeks, but would love to help out in the evenings or possibly early morning or on my days...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.71/hr as of December 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Ventura, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Heather C.

What a terrific caregiver! We hired Heather for post-op care for my special needs brother. She arrived early and was wonderful to work with....

- Laura B.

Alexa R.

She was great! On time, comfortable, kids loved her, and kept us updated on how the night was going! We will definitely ask her to help us...

- Michelle M.

Brooke F.

So much fun! Great communication. Love Miss Brooke!!!

- Care member

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