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Find special needs adult care in Lakewood, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs adult care are listed in Lakewood, CA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 7 years

Special needs adult care in Lakewood, CA

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Arthur G.


La Mirada, CA

$19-25/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Assisted Living Attendant in the Orange and Los Angeles County Areas

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In my first months as a caregiver by profession (since October 14 2005), I assisted a 52-year-old gentleman who had cerebral palsy while his mother was able to make errands. He could not speak, but I am sure that he appreciated my presence, tending to the basics of bathing, grooming, hygiene, and spoon feeding while she was...
5.0
"Art was very responsive from the "get go". He continued his excellent service by confirming date and time needed and made contact the night before the service. He is calm and caring -- what is needed in a medical situation. "

Carol F.

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Monica D.


Long Beach, CA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

CNA/Home Care Aid

Hi! My name is Monica . I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with five years of experience a home care aid. I worked in a variety of settings such as nursing homes, home care, assisted living, hospice, community based long term care settings. The patient's safety and comfort is my priority. I've worked closely with seniors with...
Monica can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Monica is wonderful! She is not only a skilled and competent caregiver, but has the additional qualities of being kind, respectful and compassionate. Our 95 year old mother adored Monica as her companion and helper. You will not be disappointed to have Monica care...

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Cathleen Kate M.


Gardena, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Passionate, Hardworking, And Trustworthy.

I am compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 10 yrs experienced to elderly, children disabled, or chronically ill. Includes assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication management, and transportation. Also offers emotional support, companionship, and help maintain a safe and...
Cathleen Kate can also help with: Errands, home modification, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
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Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Dependable and reliable. Responsible"

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Julia F.


Bellflower, CA

$18-21/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Julia I'm 26. My previous occupation was working with kids who have autism and I would love to help. My older whom is on the spectrum lead me to working with others. I have personal experience and I can relate to some of your challenges. Helping kids and people in general brings me joy. I can offer company for...
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Tiara B.


Long Beach, CA

$22-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! I Can Help (: Special needs

Hello! My name is Tiara and I am 24years old! I am a Fun, creative and down to earth person. I love to laugh and make people smile (: I have 8years of experience babysitting and nannying. I am a non-smoker, I have reliable transportation with a clean driving record and background check. I am also good with all kinds of pets! I...
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Karina R.


Signal Hill, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Karina R Hometown: Signal Hill, CA Education: Cerritos College, CSDH and Compton Community College where I had obtain my teacher Credential. Experience: I have 21 years of experience working with children of all ages in a childcare and private home setting. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have experience caring for...
5.0
"Karina is responsible, punctual, caring and always willing to adapt to any situation. She is a natural caretaker w/so many loving and attentive service. She has plenty of experience w/special needs kids and was always there w/patience, concern and teaching ways to...

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Elizavette C.


Downey, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Interventionist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

10 years as an Early Childhood Teacher. 6 years as Behavioral Interventionist. AA. Degree In Speech Pathology. BA. Degree:Child Development and Family Studies. 2 years experience working in a moderate/servere school location with LAUSD. Experience working with children with Autism, CP, learning disabilities, and Other. English,...
5.0
"Highly qualified, punctual and professional! I'm very pleased with the way my daughter is responding to her reading."

Breana T.

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Stephanie G.


Buena Park, CA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Certified Chef and Personal Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love to cook! It is my passion to help others while creating and providing healthy meals. I have been cooking for over 10 years and can prepare just about anything. Nutrition is vital to living a healthy life. Our busy daily lives sometimes prevents us from eating excellent, nutritious, balanced meals at home. That's where I...
5.0
"We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time, hard-working, and very supportive! We are very happy we found her!"

Sabrina L.

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Yolanda P.


Long Beach, CA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Babysitter, Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked as a care provider for a 14-year-old boy with autism. I've been on the job since birth until diagnosed as a special needs child. I follow up ABA at home, bring him to speech therapy, follow up his IBT from school to home. I liked what I do because I love children. For me, they are angels, so innocent and so pure at...
5.0
"I have hired Yolanda part time for my elderly parents. Yolanda is extremely conscientious, she always goes out of her way to help. She is a very reliable, honest and a caring person. She is very punctual and clean. In a short time she has become a very huge part...

Kavita L.

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Sonya H.


Wilmington, CA

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special education teacher who is taking a hiatus from teaching to raise my daughter. I have 9 years of experience working with children, including ABA experience. I've worked with a wide age range from 2-year-olds to 22-year-old young adults. Willing to work with typically developing children and people with disabilities....
5.0
"Sonya is an awesome caregiver to hire. She has excellent communication, asks important questions regarding the children who will be under her care, is dependable, takes her job pretty seriously, she is punctual for her appointments. I would definitely hire her...

Esther L.

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Erika L.


Torrance, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Therapist

I have worked as a behavior therapist with children of all ages. Children with behavioral and developmental challenges require special care that I am equipped to provide. I am bright, caring and fun but firm when need be. I believe in positive reinforcement as primary means to motivate children. Learning through play and...
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Alice F.


Garden Grove, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Multi Talented & Caring Assistant

I graduated from Pacific College in Licensed Vocational Nursing. I am very friendly, patient, honest, loyal, understanding and genuinely care about others. I also love animals! I can help with the following but not limited to: - Transportation Services - Organizing/light cleaning; vacuuming, dusting, de-cluttering, washing...
Alice can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Can’t live without Alice ! Im a single Mom with a very busy dancer. Alice made our lives super easy by filling in all the gaps that I couldn’t get to for my daughter : driving , feeding, tutoring , house maintenance, counselor , overall physical and mental...

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Crista W.


La Mirada, CA

$18-21/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver And Detail Oriented!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

To date I have cared for 7 seniors/ disabled people with day to day activities. I do it all: cleaning, cooking, medication, running errands, pet care, etc. I am experienced with alzheimers and dementia. Looking forward to being your loved one's new family member!
Crista can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
5.0
"When initially interviewing Crista, I found her to be polite, attentive and eager to provide support and assistance to my needs. I subsequently hired Crista and she has assisted me twice, and a third is coming up. Crista is intelligent, dedicated and compassionate,...

Mark K.

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Chea M.


La Palma, CA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

7 Years Autism Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I am Chay and I have worked with kids that are now teenagers that have autism . Been taking care of special needs for over 14 years . I am very reliable and responsible. I am flexible as well . I have my own car and I am CPR certified. . I am with a amazing family now but they are moving and have to find another job . I...
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Raciel C.


Carson, CA

$25-47/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am very interested in the Caregiver position currently available. I have a strong caregiving background and have a number of professional experiences which I feel uniquely qualify me for this job. I was a CNA at a rehabilitation center for 4 years. My professional experience with different employers has provided me with a...
Raciel can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Caring and patient Private Duty caregiver with over 10 years experience in private and professional nursing institution environment. Efficient and organised companion in proper use of assisted device for limited ability or aging clients. Available for full time homecare for one elderly, disabled, hospice or special needs...
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Home Health Aide

I have countless years taking care of seniors. As a child, my grandmother and great grandmother lived with us and I grew up watching my wonderful mom give them the most beautiful companionship and love. I have 7 years experience working with special needs children/ adults and have care taking experience. I am patient and handle...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
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Waltshanda C.


Long Beach, CA

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Take Care Of Paraplegic Elderly Disable

I really love what I do and making other around me happy to it makes me happy to be a loving and loyal person and ever patient my sister is special needs and I love helping her out
Waltshanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Katheryn S.


Long Beach, CA

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Katheryn

My name is Katheryn I am from Colombian and have living in the United States for 3 years. In my country, I worked as an administrative assistant, business consultant and as a preschool assistant. I worked here in USA cleaning houses and as assistant in an after school programs taking care of children. I am a very flexible person...
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Maria S.


Buena Park, CA

$18-19/hr

Hi I Love Caring For People

Hi I I'm caring respectful and hard working . im also trustworthy, I respect others and there believes . I'm willing to learn new things . I'm willing to get trained if needed . thanks

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Lakewood, CA

Arthur G.

5.0

Art was very responsive from the "get go". He continued his excellent service by confirming date and time needed and made contact the night before the service. He is calm and caring -- what is needed in a medical situation.

- Carol F.

Monica D.

5.0

Monica is wonderful! She is not only a skilled and competent caregiver, but has the additional qualities of being kind, respectful and compassionate. Our 95 year old mother adored Monica as her companion and helper. You will not be disappointed to have Monica care for your loved one.

- Care member

Cathleen Kate M.

5.0

I am delighted to share my experience with Kate, who provided exceptional caregiving during a critical time for our family. From the moment she arrived, it was clear that Kate was not only highly skilled but also genuinely compassionate and dedicated. Her attentiveness to our needs were evident in...

- Care member

Karina R.

5.0

Karina is responsible, punctual, caring and always willing to adapt to any situation. She is a natural caretaker w/so many loving and attentive service. She has plenty of experience w/special needs kids and was always there w/patience, concern and teaching ways to help. I would DEFINITELY HIRE her...

- Care member

Elizavette C.

5.0

Highly qualified, punctual and professional! I'm very pleased with the way my daughter is responding to her reading.

- Breana T.

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Ratings for Lakewood, CA special needs adult care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Adult Care in Lakewood, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs adult care.