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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
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving and thoughtful into my work as a nanny. My child care experiences expand across all age groups including special needs. For the past six years, I have served as a babysitter to different families. From preparing...

Heidi P. says "Sarah was great with our 5 year old. Our son has never had a babysitter, so was nervous, but he cannot wait to have her come back!"

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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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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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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 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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$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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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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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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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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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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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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Experience With Special Needs Children

Ventura, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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Patient And Fun Sitter/nanny

Ventura, CA

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$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
For the past six years, I've provided enriching care for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens and beyond. My approach is rooted in patience and creativity, and I find joy in fostering development through engaging activities. I am comfortable caring for up to five children and I am also comfortable with pets. I can...
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Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I'm Miranda, I'm 24, born and raised in Ventura. I've found myself in a caretaker position my whole life. Babysitting at 10, helping my mom in a special needs classroom my whole life, then volunteering at Mission Church. Kids are my priority in almost every situation. I'm positive, outgoing, & stern where need be. I respect...
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Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children and create a safe and stimulating environment for them to thrive. I believe in open communication with...
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Ventura, CA

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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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 $22.23/hr as of February 2026

  • 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 13 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.

Sarah S.

Sarah was great with our 5 year old. Our son has never had a babysitter, so was nervous, but he cannot wait to have her come back!

- Heidi P.

Brooke F.

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

- Care member

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