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Emily E.

Whittier, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Hi my name is Emily and I'm 24 years old. I am a certified EMT so I have all my First Aid/CPR/AED certifications. I recently had a baby girl named Skyla so now I have a bunch of new experiences that benefit my nanny jobs. I used to be a lifeguard at Great Wolf Lodge so I can recognize potential hazards for your child(ren) in and...

Carrie D. says "Emily was a huge part of our family for the last few months and we miss her and would definitely hire her again. We are foster parents and Emily was our...

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Whittier, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
11 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm a preschool teacher looking for a new journey in my life. I love spending time with children, reading books and creating memorable activities. I'm patient, creative, fun and trustworthy. I'm looking to care for a child or two. I can create a routine and ensure your child has a great time while on my care. I like working...

Care Member says "Stephany is very reliable and amazing with kids. Having a teaching background she really knows how to engage children. My daughter loves Stephany!"

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Whittier, CA

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
hospice services
dementia
meal prep
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Raquel, and I have over eight years of experience as a caregiver. I'm dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to seniors and adults with special needs or disabilities. I'm fluent in Spanish and offer support with daily care, medication, meals, appointments, and companionship. I truly believe...

Care Member says "Raquel is amazing. She came into our lives at the right time. She has so much patience, compassion and love for her clients. It really takes a very...

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Detail Oriented Professional Looking to Help You with Your Child Care / Special Needs Services

Whittier, CA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
I have been in the Medical Field for 15 years. I have worked with mentally challenged teens, children with ADD / ADHD. Also have had much experience with infants / toddlers with diabetes. I have volunteered with children with autism, blindness, deafness. My passion in life is to help others, as others have helped my family with...
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Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

Whittier, CA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I have always been a people person and try to look for the good in people with whatever may be going on. Not everyone is the same, everyone is special in their own ways and I am here to shine some beautiful sunlight on everyone's gifts. I am currently an infant/toddler teacher at a preschool but my job beforehand I was a...
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Madison

Whittier, CA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I have worked with children in my family from as young as 5 months- 12-year-olds! My younger brother has Down syndrome and it has helped me become equip to work with children who have disabilities. I am going to college to study child speech-language pathology because I want to help children be able to communicate! I'd...
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Whittier, CA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
My name is Victoria. I have worked in pre-school's for over eight years. My brother-in-law has down syndrome. My husband and I often take him when he is in the mood to Universal Studios or out towards Hollywood, he enjoys seeing movie stars pictures. I would promise to keep him safe and be mindful of his feelings at all times.
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Whittier, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. My name is Nunila. I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science at University in Spring 2021. I have over 5 years of experience in the special needs field and can confidently say I have explored many positions in the process. I have experience with...
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Whittier, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I have had 3+ years taking care of teens-seniors with many types of special needs. I have also had many unpaid experience at different practices, and hospital as a volunteer ambassador. I recently am volunteering remotely as I call a group of elderly patients with specific conditions and just be friends with each...
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Whittier, CA

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$35/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm Johanna, I'm a punctual, energetic, and loving caregiver with over 5 years of experience working with children, including those with special needs. I've also gained some experience in child development, which helps me better understand and support each child's unique needs and personality. I'm CPR certified, highly...
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Experienced BabySitter Services

Whittier, CA

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$24/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Bree, I am a licensed registered behavioral specialist that works at Montebello unified school District. My specialty is working with Kids with disabilities like autism , down syndrome, and all Kids with a special needs. since I work at a school, I will be looking for other opportunities during Holiday breaks...
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Whittier, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Making a positive impact on children's lives is what I strive for. For the past six years, I have provided reliable childcare for families. I am patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I have a MA in Clinical Psychology and am working on my doctorate. I have completed Early Child Development Coursework and have experience working...
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Preschool And Elementary Teacher

Whittier, CA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been working with preschool through elementary school students for 14 years. I have been a lifeguard for 8 years and a lifeguard instructor for 4. I teach swim lessons at the YMCA for all ages as well as special needs students. I have been caring for a dementia patient since January. I am a mother of a 19-year-old who...
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Whittier, CA

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am Rie! I am a 20-year-old older sister, as well as an older cousin of 6 younger children ranging from the ages of 4 months to 15 years old, one of them being special needs. I have been assisting in taking care of them for as long as I can remember. When I was about 15, I started care taking for them on my own, helping their...
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Whittier, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
home modification
errands
I have been an educator for 2-9-year-olds for 14 years. I teach swim lessons at the YMCA for children and special needs folks. I have been working with a dementia patient since January. I am a mother of a 19-year-old student athlete.
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Full/Part Time Caregiver

Whittier, CA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have helped watch kids all my life. I have to kids of my own. I have a 5yr old with Autism & a 1. 5 yr old. I have experience in handling my full time job along with my full time job as a mom to a special needs child.
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Alhambra, CA

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
+ 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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Covina, CA

4.4(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I started working with kids when I was helping entertain younger kids in my Church's Childcare, also helping serve food and clean up. I started volunteering with elementary and middle-school age kids at my Church, and did childcare for toddlers there. I have been doing professional babysitting through Care. com for over 5 years,...

Jean B. says "She was good w/ my kids though the house was always a mess when we came home. All the cupboards and drawers in the kitchen would be open, the lights would...

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Walnut, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I bring a unique perspective to babysitting as the third oldest of 10 siblings. Growing up in a large family, I've always had a passion for nurturing and helping kids. I've volunteered in elementary schools, work as a pediatric nursing assistant, and gained valuable experience with special needs children. Whether it's providing...

Care Member says "Jordynn is an extremely well-rounded caregiver. She is amazing at multitasking, whether that be caring for more than one child or participating in...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.59/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Whittier, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Emily E.

Emily was a huge part of our family for the last few months and we miss her and would definitely hire her again. We are foster parents and...

- Carrie D.

Stephany R.

Stephany is very reliable and amazing with kids. Having a teaching background she really knows how to engage children. My daughter loves...

- Care member

Raquel R.

Raquel is amazing. She came into our lives at the right time. She has so much patience, compassion and love for her clients. It really takes...

- Care member

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