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GENNY V.

Whittier, CA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Professional Caregiver | Certified Nurse Assistant (Colombia) I am a certified Nurse Assistant from Colombia with extensive experience caring for elderly and special-needs patients, including bedbound individuals, patients with mobility challenges, and those with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. I provide compassionate, safe, and...
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Whittier, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I have worked with a special needs adult for the last two years, and with children/teens with Autism for about 6 years. With my adult clients, I have experience assisting with medication administration, house cleaning/organization, behavioral management, errand/grocery shopping, and food preparation.
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Whittier, CA

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$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 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...
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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
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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West Covina, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Brianna, and I'm 27 years old. I've been a nanny for over six years, and while I've loved growing with my current family, their children are now all school-aged-so I'm looking for a new full-time position where I can support a family more consistently. I have experience with children of all ages, from newborns to...

Care Member says "Brianna has been with us for 2 years. She is like family. She cares for our kids like they are her own. I highly recommend her! "

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Covina, CA

4.4(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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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Weekend Babysitter/Nanny Available

Downey, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have over 8 years of experience with newborns/infants (0-6 months); toddlers(1-5) and children (10-12). I've worked with different families in the LA area. I am very responsible and committed to my job and responsibility when caring for children. I also work part-time as a Physician Assistant finishing my Master's degree in a...

Jorge E. says "Auria is such a charismatic person with a passion for details and patience for taking care of any situation."

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Downey, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I'm from Downey went to school for psychology I've been nannying for 7 I work with kids with special needs Its such a rewarding job and it's became a huge part of who I am I've build strong relationships are only with the kids, but with the families I'm trust worthy responsible, reliable, I baby sit sometimes on the weekends for...

Care Member says "The time for us is coming from reading Brenda's great reviews to leaving one. She has been with us for nearly two years and has been an absolute...

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Alhambra, CA

4.6(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Senior Care

Arcadia, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Transportation
companionship
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Part-time Caregiver

Pico Rivera, CA

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi there! I'm Vanessa - I'm 29 and have been a private nanny for about 10 years now. I've been lucky to work long-term with five wonderful families (and plenty of others here and there), and I've loved every stage along the way! I also spent a little over a year working as an aide at a high school, which gave me a whole new...

Carolyn L. says "Vanessa was amazing with our son (age 3) who has a severe speech delay and is extremely high energy. We were going out of town for vacation and wanted...

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Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Have been an activity instructor and caretaker for clients with MS, Down's Syndrome, Asperger's, Autism, and advanced Dementia. References available upon request.
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Rowland Heights, CA

5.0(0)
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$19/hr
2 years experience
I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver for individuals with special needs and can provide a safe and supporting environment. I am also responsible, positive, and hard-working, so I can give you essential and in-home support as well as emotional and physical assistance.
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Hello, My Name Is Sophia. I Am A 24 Year Old Recent College Graduate.

Fullerton, CA

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$28/hr
8 years experience
I am a recent college graduate from California State University, Fullerton where I earned a degree in Psychology. I have over 8 years combined experience in working with children. While in college, I completed an internship where I was a teachers assistant in a special needs preschool. I coached gymnastics for 6 years and worked...
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Downey, CA

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$29/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello ! I have 8 years of professional experience working with children including special needs. I love creating and engaging in activities in order to reduce excess screen time. I'm also currently enrolled in college studying Communications and Child Psychology . I love pets and I hope that I could bring joy and fun in a...
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Rosemead, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have experience with care for children with special needs. I am currently in graduate school to become an elementary teacher.
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Covina, CA

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$27/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced caregiver who provides dependable childcare for children of all ages. My background includes working with children who have special needs, and I take pride in creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment. Families can count on me to be reliable, attentive, and genuinely caring.
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Mature And Experienced Caregiver

Rowland Heights, CA

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$18/hr
Personal care
respite care
My name is Sonnia. I have 4 grown children that are attending University. I have 15 years of paid experience working for East Whittier City and Rowland Unified School District as an Instructional Assistant. I have worked with Special Needs children and adults since 2005. They have had different types of disabilities from...
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Honest And Caring Care Giver

Baldwin Park, CA

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$0/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Itzel I've been a caregiver for over 8 years. I have worked with adults needing general care, hospice, special needs adults and elders with Alzheimer along with adults with common health issues or disability's. I love what I do so much that I'm constantly taking classes to provide the best care and improve the...
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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Rowland Heights, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Sonnia. I have 4 grown children who attend University. Education is very important to me. I have 9 units in Child Development at Mt San Antonio College. I have worked with East Whittier City and Rowland Unified School District. I have 15 years of experience working with Special Needs students of different...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of August 2026

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Whittier, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 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

Brianna A.

Brianna has been with us for 2 years. She is like family. She cares for our kids like they are her own. I highly recommend her!

- Care member

Joy G.

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,...

- Jean B.

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