Find Trusted Special Needs Child Care Near Me in Manhattan Beach, CA

$40-50/hr

Experienced Special Needs Sister

I am a strong, yet calm and warm, individual. I am the older sibling to an autistic brother. He is a client of Harbor Regional Center. I attend community events with my brother to support him, as well as, to encourage conversation with other people. I also plan activities for us to do at home when he is overstimulated. I am...

Kelly M.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

Over 10 years of Experience as a personal assistant for adults. Have prior experience as a caretaker for youth and teens, in addition to the adults with developmental disabilities. I also have pet sitting, dog walking and house sitting experience, having had owned my own Pet Sitting/Walking business for 5 years in Minnesota.

Hannah S.

$30-45/hr • 1 yrs exp

To Know Is To Love

Hi! My name is Hannah. I'm currently a caregiver for someone with special needs. My love for the special needs community is extremely strong and a big part of my life. I got into caregiving at a very young age and just about a year ago dove into special needs caregiving. My experience is with autism, epilepsy, cognitive...

Lydia G.

$30-40/hr

With a strong foundation in patience, nurturing, and adaptability, I bring a compassionate approach to caregiving. As a parent who has successfully raised four adults, I understand the importance of providing individualized support, encouragement, and structure. Though I do not have direct experience in special needs care, I am...

Laura S.

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience working with K-12 students. I've worked with students from different backgrounds and needs. These experiences have led me to pursue my career as a Special Education Teacher. Currently, I am working on obtaining my Special Education Teaching credentials. I am passionate to become an educator because I...

5.0

"We hired Laura as a nanny / caregiver for my Autistic child over the summer and she did a fantastic job! She was reliable, professional, and easy to work with. Laura has an amazingly calm personality which allows her to roll with a willful OCD child, without...

Benjamin F.

Yvette J.

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving for All Special Ones

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for a special young lady. I have respect for her life as is. I help with bathing, dressing, talking, laughing and some discipline.

5.0

"Yvette was fantastic! She was nice and friendly. She was on time to pick me up to take me to my surgery. She waited in the waiting room for me while I recovered. She got my prescriptions filled. She checked in on me daily to see how I was recovering and to see if I...

Jeff G.

Liliana F.

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Monday Thru Friday Caregiver/CNA/HHA Available

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified nursing assistant and home health aide as well as CPR/BLS and first aide certified. I am a patient, dependable, honest, quick thinking and calm individual. I have both personal and professional experience. My experience includes patients with stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease, hemiplegia,...

5.0

"Gracie has really enjoyed Lily sitting with her because she's fun and engaging. It's not always simple to find activities to do with a special needs child but Lily is kind and understands Gracie. She does an excellent job caring for Gracie's physical needs,...

Nancy B.

Dawn S.

Lomita, CA

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Development Teacher With Social Education Background

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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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"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dawn S. She has been an outstanding mentor and leader throughout our time working together. Dawn is exceptionally determined and dependable, and always goes beyond what is expected of her. She has a very calming energy...

Devon C.

Michael S.

$30-35/hr • 9 yrs exp

Caregiver/manny/special Needs Caregiver/babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My experiences include being a 'nanny', assisting with basic chaperoning of children of employers I was a personal assistant for, being an art teacher for kids ranging from age 4 to 16, tutoring kids for ISEE and SAT/ACT, ranging in age from 5 to 18, being a caregiver for a young adult on the autism spectrum (special needs), and...

Michael can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Trustline Certified

5.0

"Michael helped out my niece and nephew for the last week after school. My brother and sister inlaw needed last minute help with their kids and he did a great job looking after them. He picked them up from school, helped them finish their homework and made them...

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Martha C.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for those with special needs. I've worked with patients in wheelchairs and also an amputee, who needed special types of equipment to assist with transfers. I also have experience working with G-Tubes, and having to change the bag every day, and clean the site flush tube when clogged. I also have...

5.0

"She was great! Patient & kind. We really enjoyed her help! Would highly recommend her."

Christina C.

Sophia D.

Marina del Rey, CA

$50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Developmental Specialist - Early Intervention - DIR/FLOORTIME EXPERT PROVIDER-

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sophia and my passion is to help children and their families with developmental delays to unlock their fullest potential by advocating, educating and promoting healthy developmental strategies. My Credentials include a master's in special education early childhood Birth-grade 2, teaching credentials in CA & NY...

Erika L.

Torrance, CA

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Behavior Therapist

5.0

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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...

Ally W.

$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available!

3.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have almost 4 years experience working with kids with special needs, from working with one family for 2 years, short term side jobs with multiple families, volunteering with the Son Rise Program, and working in my old high school special education classroom! I'm current a UCSB student studying data science and mathematics...

3.0

"Ally is a friendly and energetic young adult who provided short-term care for my child. Unfortunately, she did not fulfill her obligations with us and stopped showing up for her shift."

Mechiel T.

Shirlene E.

Torrance, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

1:1

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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.

Andrea W.

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

ABOVE The Average

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Taking care of your loved one, is my passion. Over 28 plus years in the medical field licensed and many years of hands on experience, treating your loved one with the love, dignity and respect helping krep them as independent as possible. Every day's a different journey and I'm hear to assist every step of the way. I come with...

5.0

"Andrea W. is a kind, caring, responsible, outgoing, and exceptional caregiver. She is willing to go over and above and out of her way for all those she looks after. It was a pleasure to have her help me as my caregiver for the past ten months before I moved out of...

Lyza W.

Danielle S.

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Private Special Needs Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My history of professional child care dates back to 2011 when I was 15 years old. During the summer of 2011, I worked at a school for the Children's Defense Fund. There I served as a Junior Servant Leader and was entitled to work with children of ages ranging from as young as a year old to 12 years and older. My job was to read...

Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Dave O.

Torrance, CA

$26-37/hr • 15 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

My work experiences are as follows: 2005 - Present Behavior Therapist * Peer to peer interaction and social skills * One to one shadowing in school with children with autism * Experience working with children in home setting 2008 - Present Summer Camp Counselor * Supervise children through their daily...

Skills:

CPR

Sonia R.

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter For Children Of All Ages (Including Special Needs)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I recently moved to this vibrant city, having just relocated from New Jersey after my wedding. I'm a passionate and experienced early childhood educator with a strong background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I have a combined 8 years of experience working with young children, starting as a toddler teacher at a...

Sonia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Morgan W.

Hawthorne, CA

$18-30/hr

Full Time Nanny/ Caregiver

As a child in seventh grade I volunteered in a disabled class after school. Also when my mother moved in with another family I had became an instant caregiver to a young boy named age 4 years old. As a Junior in high school I volunteered at a week long camp and was able to be friend and help along a fifth grade girl with special...

Erin H.

$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp