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58 special needs caregivers are listed in Bakersfield, CA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Bakersfield, CA
Anna A.
Bakersfield, CA
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Anna. I am a RN student in my 3rd semester, and CPR certified. I can provide a clear background check, and references. I have worked with children for 22 years. I have been employed at preschools and daycare , working with all ages of children. I have watched children from newborns to teens. I have also...
Michaela M.
Bakersfield, CA
$17-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 years experience, with 3 years of Registered In-home care experience. I provide care for children, elderly, single individuals, and couples. I am also CPR, BLS, and ACLS certified. I graduate college, majoring in Respiratory Therapy. I have many medical professional references and have a great background history. Some...
Leticia V.
Bakersfield, CA
$19-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Leticia. I have experience working with adults with mental and behavior disabilities. I worked for Mentor Network for 3 years. This is a Day Program for Adults with mental disabilities and behavior problems. I also worked for Mercie's Homes for 4 years. Which are group homes for adults with mental and behavior...
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I'm Nora, and I've been working as a professional nanny for 3 years. I've worked with kids ages 4 months to 12 years old. I'm infant, child, and adult CPR certified.
I have a valid drivers license, reliable transportation, and am comfortable providing transportation if needed.
I'm also comfortable with pets! I grew...
Nora can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had an amazing experience with Nora watching our 14 month old for 10 hours a day multiple days a week. She was professional and great with our son. She reached out and asked great questions while also making suggestions. She went above and beyond with care for...
Care member
4.5
(11)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Brittney, and I have been a child care provider for over 15 years. I am is a former Children's Director for a Non-Profit, as well as churches. I have worked in large settings as well as one on one. I am a career nanny and full spectrum holistic doula with experience with multiples and special needs. I am also a dog...
Brittney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brittney helped us transition our 2 month-old from full-time care with Mom to full-time daycare at 5 months. She is great with infants and helped us to both bottle train and sleep train our daughter. She provided a stimulating, nurturing, and attentive environment...
Emily V.
5.0
(2)
Hi there I am Alisha, I am a Compassionate and attentive senior caregiver with 15yrs. of experience in providing personalized care plans for individuals with age-related conditions/developmental disabilities and special needs. I am skilled and trained in managing medications, monitoring symptoms, transfers, mobility assistance,...
Alisha can also help with: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Alisha as our father's caregiver. She is exceptionally caring and diligent. She kept detailed notes and worked with my father on his physical and speech therapy throughout the week. She cared for my parents in the same way I would. I...
Roxanne D.
Jeannette S.
Bakersfield, CA
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Professional caregiver with 8 years of experience with adults/elder's. Trained to handle emergency situations and patients with any special needs. Able to prepare any meal and assist with necessary household maintenance . I drove them to doctors appointment, physiotherapy. I can work overnight too.
Jeannette can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jeanette was a wonderful caregiver to my mom who was bedridden. She was on time, and followed the instructions regarding my moms needs. She communicated well with myself and the other members of the care team. My mom enjoyed her presence and attitude. I am grateful...
Amanda F.
I believe being a nanny is a perfect balance of my passion, experience, and skills. I have a natural talent for engaging children. I enjoy identifying and nurturing their strengths in a caring, supportive way. After working with two young boys on the Autism spectrum, I was inspired to help other children of similar backgrounds....
Madison S.
Bakersfield, CA
$17-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm Madison, nice to meet you! I am a ABA therapist with the center for autism and related disorders, I LOVE my job! I have been in the special needs field since high-school. I started as a TA and the love just grew from there! I am CPR, CPI and First aid trained. I also have extensive knowledge about behavior, ASD and...
Jacquelyn Portia V.
Bakersfield, CA
$17-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full time Caregiver, Full time Nanny, Companionship
I work with elderly, infants and kids. But most of my clients are elderly with cases of COPD, Dementia, Knee or Hip surgery, heart problems, people that has peace maker, diabetic, Stroke, edema, Alzheimer disease, Parkinson, edema, heart failure etch. I assist clients in taking medication, assist them going to the doctors...
Hello! My name is Alexis and I live in Bakersfield. I am currently a BioPsychology student at Liberty University and hope to attend a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program next year. I have vast experience with Autism and ADHD and have worked with verbal and non-verbal clients ages 2yrs-18yrs. With these previous positions, I...
Brynnlee G.
Bakersfield, CA
$17-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi there!
My name is Brynnlee. I have been working with children for as long as I can remember and love doing it! I have worked with children with various special needs over the course of about 8 years through a local theatre and have been fully time nanny to many children throughout the years with special needs. I come from a...
I want to help your love ones as much as I can. I have my daughter that is autistic, family with learning disabilities that make them incompatible of taking of themselves in their own, I currently take care of a 75-year-old blind male. Let me help and give a hand .
I have extensive knowledge of behavioral, educational, and medically fragile children and have worked with all inn many age groups.
Lisa L.
Bakersfield, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Lisa I'm a personal home caregiver I've been caregiver for the last past 15 years, I'm honest , reliable , trustworthy, I have many years experience with reference. I prepped meals, Pill management, Grocery shop , doctors assistances, Assist with bathing. I have experience with memory care, Hospice care , Love...
Makaia N.
Bakersfield, CA
$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have experience with caring for children with ADHD, Down syndrome, and mood swings/temper tantrums.
Adrianna T.
Bakersfield, CA
$21-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Caregiver with experience in caring for those who have a range of mental, developmental and physical disabilities, bedridden, and hospice. Daily tasks such as meal preparation, medication preparation and administration, hygiene and bathing, ADLs, doctors appointments, assistance with mobility transfer from bed to wheelchair,...
Elizabeth M.
Bakersfield, CA
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Worked as a nursing assistant at a hospital for 15 years. I now work with developmentally disabled individuals , which I really enjoy. My goal is to treat every individual with the best quality care possible. I'm Reliable, compassionate and a hard worker. I've Completed a course as a certified nursing assistant ( was top of my...
Amy H.
Bakersfield, CA
$16-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Amy. I have experience in assisting patients and am willing to help in any way I can. I have worked with brain injury and CP patients and special needs. My heart is big and I love helping families in any way I can to make their home and them and family members more comfortable. I recently had full-time care of an...
Cierra L.
Bakersfield, CA
$18-23/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello my name is cierra I am offering special care for our special babes. I am a mom of an autistic son but he is verbal and thriving I want to give some help out to parent in need of a break I'm experienced of 11 years I am CPR certified and I am bilingual
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bakersfield, CA
Nora B.
5.0
We had an amazing experience with Nora watching our 14 month old for 10 hours a day multiple days a week. She was professional and great with our son. She reached out and asked great questions while also making suggestions. She went above and beyond with care for our son and also doing light...
- Care member
Brittney M.
5.0
Brittney helped us transition our 2 month-old from full-time care with Mom to full-time daycare at 5 months. She is great with infants and helped us to both bottle train and sleep train our daughter. She provided a stimulating, nurturing, and attentive environment that our daughter needed in those...
- Emily V.
Alisha H.
5.0
We had the pleasure of having Alisha as our father's caregiver. She is exceptionally caring and diligent. She kept detailed notes and worked with my father on his physical and speech therapy throughout the week. She cared for my parents in the same way I would. I highly recommend her to anyone...
- Roxanne D.
Jeannette S.
5.0
Jeannette is a wonderful help to our family. She is reliable, friendly, trustworthy, and always willing to help with anything we need. She primarily helps my elderly mother who lives with us. Jeannette prepares meals, helps with laundry, dishes, pets, plants. She does it all and always with a...
- Care member
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Ratings for Bakersfield, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Bakersfield, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 58 listed special needs caregivers.