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35 special needs adult care are listed in Palm Desert, CA

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025

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

Special needs adult care in Palm Desert, CA

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Lisa M.


Palm Desert, CA

$35-47/hr10 yrs exp

Minister, Mom, Cared For My Daughter With Cancer,Former Caterer, I Care About People's Lives. Van

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I babysit from my home. Parents are welcome to stop by and check up on their kids. and help with special needs. I would need to pick up my kids from school. Sunday's I go with my family to church. I travel about Every few months to preach for a short time. Am also a published author. . I prepared her food, took her to doctor...
5.0
"I have known Lisa for many years and she is an amazing lady. She has a loving, generous and caring spirit. She is a wonderful mom to her own children. Lisa knows how to make people of all ages feel valued and special. When she lived in the Bay Area, she reached...

Melinda R.

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Kaffrey H.


Palm Desert, CA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver, Sitter For All Ages Even Seniors. Have Experience With All Ages. Private, Facilities.

Hello, My name is Kaffrey 47-year-old female. Little bit about myself. Originally from WI, grew up in the Santa Barbara area and have been in the desert for 8 years in which I've been doing elderly care, babysitting, dog walking etc. I have so much passion for helping others. I'm a very outgoing, personable, kind, loving,...
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Maria S.


Palm Desert, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Maria And I Provide Very Professional Help!

Hello, my name is Maria and I am qualified as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I would love to help serve my clients medical and personal needs. I always make sure to put in my best effort so I can deliver quality and professional service. I have worked in the medical field for about 8+ years working at nursing homes and private...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, meal prep, dementia, errands, transportation & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Lynn M.


Palm Desert, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Allow me to introduce myself-my name is Lynn M and I have three decades of experience in education, tutoring, and caregiving. I have been a certified preschool and elementary teacher for 30 years, and I spent five of those years teaching special education. I love working with babies and children of all ages and it brings me...
Hi I'm 40 yo Brazilian pharmacist and mom of a 17 yo girl. I'm available for take care of your beloved Joyce
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Heather H.


Palm Desert, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

HI there, I'm looking primarily for part-time work. I have 20+ years working with special needs children in a tutoring capacity, and I've been a nanny throughout my life for children of all ages. I grew up with a cousin who is severely autistic (nonverbal), so I'm well accustomed to the lifestyle of special needs people. I love...
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Carena V.


Indio, CA

$56/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for critical care ,...
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Destiny R.


La Quinta, CA

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Destiny and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have experience in ABA working with children ages 0-25 yrs. old. doing both Natural Environmental Teaching as well as DTT and I love what I do! I also have experience working with children who are developmentally delayed in speech, cognition,...
5.0
"Destiny proved to be extremely reliable and very professional. She gave 100% to our kiddo, we're so fortunate to have found Desinty to meet our daughters needs. "

Care member

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Beatriz A.


Cathedral City, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Honeyb Home Health Aid

I am a healthy, strong and very responsible 50yr old with vast experience in nursing. I have two associates, one in Health Science and I am working on my Bachelor's degree, also working towards becoming an RN. I have worked 11yrs with special needs children, 2yrs in Rehab and Nursing, 3yrs Internal Medicine Office, and the last...
Beatriz can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

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"Beatriz is a complete professional. She looks and acts the role of a professional care giver. She was also knowledgeable on the latest changes in guidelines for palliative care through Medicare. This allowed access to many resources we didn't know we were...

Michael F.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, a little about me. I have been in the childcare business since 1995. I have taken "Child Oriented" college classes at OSU Scholars for Excellence in child care, Red lands and the University of Oklahoma. I closed my daycare center in 2017. I was not only the owner but also the Director. My child care center was voted the...
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Carena V.


Indio, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver , Medication Technician/CMA, Hospice Care

*Covid vaccinated* I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for...
Carena can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia, home modification
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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"Carena is dependable and incredibly compassionate. She is knowledgeable about senior specific issues like memory care and is very supportive of family members as well as her clients. She is very patient and answers questions thoroughly and makes complicated issues...

Tracy M.

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Sandra W.


Indio, CA

$17-23/hr

Senior Care/ Dementia Care

Experienced senior care/ dementia care and special needs provider. I managed assisted living facility for 2 years in simi valley, CA Expierenced in all levels of in home care for adults and children with disabilities. Patient kind and caring. Fine with medication management. Great with all pets!
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, dementia, errands, transportation & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Monica P.


La Quinta, CA

$17-25/hr

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have firsthand experience working with special needs since my son has autism and my second son has pervasive development disorder. I am familiar with meltdowns, food sensitivity, and can identify triggers. I have learned to teach coping skills through ABA therapist that have worked with my own sons. It's hard work at times...
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Aletha S.


Indian Wells, CA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiving Experience To Client In Wheelchair

My client is also on oxygen, and would be happy to give a reference. I am passionate about helping those with special needs. I am patient, caring, professional, trustworthy, and responsible.
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Stacey M.


La Quinta, CA

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello my name is Stacey I have 11 years experience in caregiving. I'm friendly, responsible, reliable, compassionate and so enjoy caring for the elderly. I have experience with COPD, dementia, Hospice care, disability care, medication (from pharmacy, picking up, and making sure there taken at scheduled dates/times)...
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Hilda N.


Rancho Mirage, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

I'm a Compassionate caregiver with over 3years of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation and personal care. Passionate about improving patient well-being and independence. Proven track record of...
Hilda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands
Skills:

CNA

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Tamara C.


Thousand Palms, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Smile Creator

I've been helping seniors since I was 18. I started in a facility for dementia and alltimers patients. I've also been a live in care provider and worked with adults with learning disabilities. I enjoy helping others.
Tamara can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
My name is Hazel and I would love to help. I'm 10+ years experience worked more with cerebral palsy and epilepsy and intellectual delay mobility, etc.,. Reliable and funny.
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Jennie S.


Indio, CA

$18-35/hr

Special Needs

I am a caregiver for 20 years. Have CARE people with the lot of disorders from Alzheimer's to dementia amputated PT , have CARE for down syndrome diabetes
My mother had a severe stroke years ago and outside of the nursing home, I was her primary caregiver. I also have a mentally handicapped brother-in-law and I have been his primary caregiver for many years when he's in town for holidays. I am very comfortable around people with special needs, no matter the age! I am very...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, transportation & more

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Palm Desert, CA

Lisa M.

5.0

I have known Lisa for many years and she is an amazing lady. She has a loving, generous and caring spirit. She is a wonderful mom to her own children. Lisa knows how to make people of all ages feel valued and special. When she lived in the Bay Area, she reached out to the families and children...

- Melinda R.

Destiny R.

5.0

Destiny proved to be extremely reliable and very professional. She gave 100% to our kiddo, we're so fortunate to have found Desinty to meet our daughters needs.

- Care member

Beatriz A.

5.0

Amazing caretaker!! Caring, kinda and professional! Bea is such a great and organized caretaker for my dad. She has relieved my anxiety and stress knowing she is there with my dad. She has incredible communication skills! Always making sure my dad is happy and taken care of.

- Care member

Carena V.

5.0

Carena assisted my ailing father with his care. She was kind, patient, warm, and extremely professional. Our family appreciated her support for my father during an extremely difficult time for us. We would HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone.

- Alex C.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Adult Care in Palm Desert, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 35 listed special needs adult care.