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Sharon H.

Direct Support Professional

Gardena, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I provide assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation and planning, medication administration, recreation, and personal care. I am passionate about working with special needs people because I see them as tender-hearted and loving, yet vulnerable individuals who need assistance with their daily activities. I believe...
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Gardena, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
I am a professional educator with a strong background in elementary teaching and advanced studies in Special Education. With several years of experience working with young children in both classroom and home settings, I bring patience, structure, and creativity to every caregiving role. My training allows me to support...
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Fun And Full Of Energy

Gardena, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I've been in child care for 12 years and over the years have worked with hundreds of families and children. Aside from nannying and babysitting, I have also been a Sunday school teacher, worked at a daycare, at a school as a playground/lunch supervisor, and for a couple of summer day camps as well as sleep-away camps. My...
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Gardena, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
I am very disciplined when it comes to carrying out my activities with special needs clients. Adapt easily with new clients. I follow the job outline and rules accordingly.
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Gardena, CA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Hello, I have flexible work hours. I have worked will children in the past with adhd and I once a clinical assistant so & have worked with infants
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Patient, Tender Female Great With People Of Special Needs Of All Ages!

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
I've worked with Special Needs children through my church who has a group for Special Needs children; and I've also worked with them as a best friend of mine is a caretaker of a fellow with down syndrome and some mental retardation. Through the plethora of memories built with children in these two settings I have come to love as...

Anthony R. says "My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world. She helped...

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Behavior Interventionist

Downey, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Summer 2025 NO AVAILABILITY. Waitlist. Now accepting Fall Season 2025. 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...

Breana T. says "Highly qualified, punctual and professional! I'm very pleased with the way my daughter is responding to her reading."

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Part-Time Caregiver, Babysitter, Nanny

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Kavita L. says "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...

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Child Development Teacher With Social Education Background

Lomita, CA

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 28 years experience working for RBUSD as a substitute child development teacher and a special Ed Aide. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities and differing abilities including , Autism and Down Syndrome. I am the mother of 3 grown children two of which had learning disabilities. I have an associates degree...
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Full Time Caregiver

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
30 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Angella I was born and raised in the South Bay I moved to Arizona in 1996 and moved back a couple years ago. I have been taking care and watching special needs children/adults for over 15 years. I also was a preschool teacher for 20 years. I've done habilitation respite care and assistant living care with young...

Nancy B. says "Angella has a true gift with children. She can handle a roomful of active 2 yr olds or a tween with severe, non-verbal autism and intellectual...

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Hello! I Can Help (: Special needs

Long Beach, CA

5.0(0)
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$22/hr
7 years experience
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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Special Needs Caregiver

Torrance, CA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
Motivating others to accomplish their goals while providing an applicable learning environment has always been a passion of mine. I have desire to serve clients with varying disabilities as I believe it is important to not only promote inclusion, but focus on the "able" in disability. I have had 3 years of experience serving as...
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Modern Day Mary Poppins

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
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$125/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I just completed my certification in Intermediated Crisis Management Strategies from the Marcus Autism Center. I also have my certificate in Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress from Yale. The last few years have been an unusual and overwhelming time for children in terms of education & learning. I want to...

Care Member says "June is simply the BEST. June worked with my autistic son full time for 7 years throughout his entire elementary school, including summers. She was his...

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Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I graduated from the University of Delaware in 2020 with a degree in psychology and minors in disability studies and fine art. I've worked with kids aged 2-9 on the Autism spectrum for the past year as a registered behavior technician. My responsibilities included feeding, toilet training, diaper changes, facilitating engaging...
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Love To Give Special Care One Of My Specialty

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I attended Bryman College now known as everest, I graduated with a diploma as a medical assistant. I did my intern at a cardiologist office, I love life, I truly love people it was a great experience learning to do EKG"s and attaching holters to patients. one weekend my aunt ask me to help her for the errands with her patient,...
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Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
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Dear Families I caring for children has always been my passion. With certification in Early Childhood Education and began my career working as a teacher with children 0 to 5 years including with special needs. I continue to study and specialize in child development and special needs education to deepen my knowledge and provide...

Care Member says "I had the absolute pleasure of having Crys care for my 9-month-old daughter on several occasions. She is a top-tier professional with exceptional...

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1:1

Torrance, CA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
My previous experience is working as a 1:1 Para Educator for the Transition to Independence program at Palos Verdes Peninsula USD and Torrance USD as a Health Clerk.
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Torrance, CA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I have worked at an elementary school with a teacher who specializes with special needs children. I care for my special needs sister who is now 31 years old.
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Before being an Early Intervention Teacher at Pediatric Therapy Network, my mother worked with children and adults with special needs for over 20 years. Working with children has shown me the significance and beauty in helping people become independent and active members in society.

Elinor R. says "Robinna has been the best babysitter we've had for our special needs son. Not only did she take the time to get to know our son. She constantly...

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  • The average post rate is $23.17/hr as of December 2025

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Gardena, CA

Special Needs Child Care in Gardena, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Ariel R.

My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world....

- Anthony R.

Elizavette C.

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

- Breana T.

Yolanda P.

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...

- Kavita L.

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