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Find special needs caregivers in Altadena, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Altadena, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Altadena, CA

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Megan F.


Pasadena, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Careing Experienced Teacher/therapist

5.0

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Hello I currently work as a RBT (registered behavior therapist) for a Pediatric Therapy & Adult Services group. I work in an elementary special needs class at an area school. I am a multimedia artist and have many, many hobbies involving art. I am trained in a practice called Mneme Therapy which uses painting, singing,...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan is AWESOME! She is part of our church family, and a natural with kids of all ages and energy levels. She is sweet, calm and very thoughtful. She's also proactive in helping others! She put together a fellowship dinner all on her own, just so we could all...

Emily C.

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Jerome S.


Glendale, CA

$30-32/hr10 yrs exp

To Secure A Challenging And Responsible Position That Will Allow Me To Utilize My Care-Giving.

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Experienced working in a senior living facility, nursing home, and mostly private care as well. I am also well experienced in handling Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Lewy Body and Special Needs cases. Minor and major health issues, trauma, and/or accident recovery. Also handled patients who have bipolar disease, hospice and...
Jerome can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jerome took AMAZING care of my elderly father from the ages of 89-92. Jerome was always cheerful, kind, extremely dependable, and very skilled in dealing with my dad who had mild dementia and later suffered a stroke. Jerome took my father out to lunch and to the...

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Casandra L.


Monrovia, CA

$18-21/hr

Hello My Name Is Casandra And I Am Experienced Caregiver Including Special-needs Children

Hello My Name Is Casandra And I Am Experienced Caregiver Including Special-needs Children I have been experienced for 6 years from the ages of newborn up to 16. One good trait that I have would be that I am a loving person and I am very reliable. I first began babysitting for the people my mom would baby sit for. I am a very...
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Martha Isabel M.


Glendale, CA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full, Part Time Or Live In Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience working for the finest families in Los Angeles. I have experience with kids, seniors, people with special needs and disabilities. I am very organized, punctual and always open to complete multiple tasks depending on the family's needs such as doing grocery shopping, run errands, pick up...
Martha Isabel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Martha worked with me for 3-4 years when my son was a baby and later when he was entering kindergarten. Amazing person. "

Cynthia K.

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Ashley A.


Glendale, CA

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mother Of two Boy 5 and 10-year-old we enjoy going on hikes, beaches and exploring nature. 15 years experience with kids of all ages : experience kids with special needs: adults with special needs(behavior Support) :senior care: Nanny for multiple kids at a time Just moved to Glendale CA from the Center Coast CA
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Ashley was super professional and on time. I felt so comfortable with her watching my 3 year old who has autism. She was so sweet and patient with him and has worked with other kids on the spectrum which made me feel safe and relieved. Would definitely rehire in a...

Elvia V.

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Angelina G.


South Pasadena, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi ! My name is Angelina, I'm a 20-year-old college student who's currently going on her third year of college. All my courses are online and won't interfere with my working hours . I am flexible and willing to work with some schedules. I was raised in South Pasadena, where I attended school all through high school where I...
Angelina can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Angelina has been great. She is very dependable and has been a great communicator. Most importantly, both my kids really like having her as their babysitter. would recommend."

Jan K.

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Jacqueline C.


Los Angeles, CA

$26-40/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time House/pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My experience includes babysitting young children, light housework, house managing, errand running, and house/pet sitting for a few families collectively for the past 5 years as well as working in a high school as a special needs aide for 7 years. I have recently taken a leap of faith and have moved down to LA from the Bay Area....
Jacqueline can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Don't miss the opportunity to hire Jacque. She is the perfect fit for the busy family. We interviewed and immediately hired her. She has been a dream. Always cheerful, willing to help and ready to work. Jacque used our car and helped transport our teens to and...

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Felecia R.


Pasadena, CA

$30-50/hr20 yrs exp

Reliable Special Needs Caregiver For Kids, Teens, Adults And Seniors - Autism And Dementia

I'd describe my personality as calming, patient, nurturing. I like caring for people with special needs, because I admire their perseverance, wit, and genuine spirit. Seeing all the smiles, happy tears, challenges overcome, and milestones met has been a highlight of my life. Caregiving is my passion. I'm looking for a job...
5.0
"Felecia met our special needs son and immediately knew what to do as soon as she sat down with him and got to know him. This may sound simple, but our son is nonverbal and uses an AAC device to communicate. So she knew how to communicate with him using his...

Jillian L.

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Tanijah M G.


Pasadena, CA

$25-50/hr

Patient And Active Behavioral Coach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience working with children with behavioral challenges , Department of children and families , prior abuse , and children with mild autism .
5.0
"She took care of our two kiddos- without much notice- but she did a wonderful job and we would definitely hire her again!"

Kristen L.

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Casandra L.


Monrovia, CA

$18-22/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings. With a passion for family care since 2016, I bring extensive experience in childcare. Spanning from newborns to fifth graders as well as children with special needs. My background includes both in-home and school settings. I am trustworthy and reliable, I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to join a new family. (I'm...
Casandra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I am a Director of a high patient volume Refractive Surgical Center therefore, needless to say I am required to stay unpredictable long hours. When I started my interview process for a Child Care provider I was apprehensive with whom I would trust my 2 children...

Wanda A.

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Nidia S.


La Crescenta, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I have been nanny/babysitting for close to 10 years. I have much experience with children of all ages. I was also a caregiver for special needs for about 3 years. I am both CPR and First Aid Certified. I am a responsible, caring, trust worthy person and very nurturing and motherly by nature. I am energetic, creative, and love to...
Nidia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Like friend 's so kind person always smiling and giving the best for all other, working l know her for longer l just can say .. honest & smart always given the best."

Victor S.

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Cicely J.


Pasadena, CA

$30-36/hr5 yrs exp

I have experience with working with children, infant to 18 years of age. Majority children who have developmental disabilities. I have experience working with non verbal children, medically fragile children, children with behavioral disabilities. I am experience in administering medications, via orally and gtube. I have...
Cicely can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Cicely is not only a truly incredible caretaker but also just a wonderful person. My son has very specific special needs. It can be so difficult to find the right person. Which I'm sure other parents can relate to. It's hard to find someone you can really...

Dan V.

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Nadia H.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Nanny !

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! Please check out my reviews! :) I am a 33-year-old young woman with YEARS of household experience! Most recently I worked for a Waldorf type preschool but had relocate as I moved to the East side from Topanga! Looking for something more local to me :) I have been a playful, silly, fun nanny to 3-6-month-old...
Nadia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nadia joined my household daily to care for my four-five year old twins. Imperturbable, smart, creative and off beat in the best way, Nadia brought joy AND order to my home. "

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Jennifer S.


Alhambra, CA

$24-30/hr2 yrs exp

Aba therapist for nearly 2 years currently working at specialized school for children who have autism
5.0
"Jennifer was a great communicator, prompt, on top of everything. My DS is nonverbal, autistic, has epilepsy, and is a ball of energy, and she took it all in stride."

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Stephanie Y.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Special Needs Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over the past 12 years I have taught and assisted children with various special needs in classroom settings from elementary through high school. I have been employed for the last year caring for an 11-year-old girl with autism. This job is sadly coming to a close and I am looking for my next opportunity. I started as a teacher's...
5.0
"Stephanie was a respite worker for my son with special needs during the summer and school breaks for many years. He and his typically developing sister always looked forward to visits from Stephanie which allowed my husband and I to go out. Stephanie always focused...

Martha P.

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Jordan P.


Los Angeles, CA

$18-23/hr7 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

I have 7 years of experience. I spend the school year working in classrooms as an aid for special needs children. I have spent years as a nanny for special needs and non-special needs children. I can help with tutoring, light housekeeping and swimming instruction.
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Katherine L.


La Canada Flintridge, CA

$18-21/hr1 yrs exp

Young, Engaging, And Compassionate Worker Looking To Serve The Elderly

Hi! I'm Katie, and although I seem young, I do have quite a bit of experience with special needs work and caring for the elderly. I will make sure to put my full effort into making my clients happy, calm, and cared for.
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
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Erica H.


Monrovia, CA

$28/hr9 yrs exp

One On One Care

I have worked over 9 years caring for seniors and children. I have worked as a home health aid and work with kids with special needs. I have worked at school districts and agencies and hospitals. I enjoy working with the one on care. CPR certified Background check fingerprints with the state of caregiving (HCA) I also consider...
Erica can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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Kristina B.


Pasadena, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Kristi B.

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Loving nanny looking to connect with families in their homes! Over 10 years of experience working with children in homes and classroom environments. Experience with children from newborns to teenagers. Experience with disabled children and children with special needs. Comfortable tutoring in all school subjects through high...
Kristina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Veronica Y.


Alhambra, CA

$18-20/hr4 yrs exp

Tutoring And Babysitting

I am currently a project coordinator for an engineering firm, looking to babysit on the side. I have always had a passion for working with kids. I have worked with children all my life and offer years of experience with different age groups. Professionally, I have worked with kindergarteners to fourth graders with special needs...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Altadena, CA

Megan F.

5.0

Megan is AWESOME! She is part of our church family, and a natural with kids of all ages and energy levels. She is sweet, calm and very thoughtful. She's also proactive in helping others! She put together a fellowship dinner all on her own, just so we could all visit, and helped put together a...

- Emily C.

Jerome S.

5.0

We are so very grateful for Jerome's help. My dad had Parkinson's disease and Jerome took care of him until he passed away. Other than helping my dad with activities of daily living (showering, personal hygiene, changing clothes, etc), Jerome kept my dad safe from any falls. He also took my dad...

- Emily W.

Martha Isabel M.

5.0

Martha worked with me for 3-4 years when my son was a baby and later when he was entering kindergarten. Amazing person.

- Cynthia K.

Ashley A.

5.0

Ashley was super professional and on time. I felt so comfortable with her watching my 3 year old who has autism. She was so sweet and patient with him and has worked with other kids on the spectrum which made me feel safe and relieved. Would definitely rehire in a heartbeat!

- Elvia V.

Angelina G.

5.0

Angelina has been great. She is very dependable and has been a great communicator. Most importantly, both my kids really like having her as their babysitter. would recommend.

- Jan K.

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