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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Bakersfield, CA

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Bakersfield, CA

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Leticia V.


Bakersfield, CA

$19-25/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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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...
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Joleen K.


Bakersfield, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Mentor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Joleen I've been doing caregiving for about 15 years. When working with a client I make sure all the needs are met. Documenting and communicating is key for me.
5.0
"Joleen cleaned my huge home while managing to interact with my extremely interested toddlers. the house looks great and the kids and I love her!"

Jessica R.

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Anna A.


Bakersfield, CA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

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...
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Michaela M.


Bakersfield, CA

$12-30/hr4 yrs exp

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...
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Nora B.


Bakersfield, CA

$23/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care

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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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...

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Brittney M.


Bakersfield, CA

$15-23/hr10 yrs exp

Former Children's Director

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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Brittney is amazing with kids. I've been working in children's ministry for a year now with her. I've learned a lot from her about children. She was the children's director. If you get Brittney has a nanny you're in good hands :) "

Alexis C.

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Alisha H.


Bakersfield, CA

$28-41/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiving Is My Passion

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, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Alisha is an excellent caregiver. She is prompt, dependable, and caring. She is a blessing to our family, helping to care for our Mom who has Parkinsons. We would recommend Alisha for any caregiving job. She will care for your loved one as if they were her own...

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Jeannette S.


Bakersfield, CA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Professional caregiver with 5 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: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & 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.

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Felicia J.


Bakersfield, CA

$15-35/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Nanny

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....
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Jacquelyn Portia V.


Bakersfield, CA

$10-50/hr10 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...
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...
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Alexis W.


Bakersfield, CA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

ABA Therapist With Vast Experience!

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...
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 have extensive knowledge of behavioral, educational, and medically fragile children and have worked with all inn many age groups.
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 .
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Amy H.


Bakersfield, CA

$16-40/hr1 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...
I have experience with caring for children with ADHD, Down syndrome, and mood swings/temper tantrums.
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...
Hi, I'm Savannah. My experience in working with children began with babysitting, but after working in childcare centers and taking early childhood education classes, I fell in love with caregiving and teaching. After working with several children with Autism and learning more about it, I quickly became interested in working with...
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Stephany N.


Bakersfield, CA

$21-30/hr5 yrs exp

Currently Looking To Babysit, Pick Up, Or Drop Off Children, This Will Need To Work With My Schedule

Hello there! I currently work as a Special Needs Aide for the School District with my work schedule, I have availability after school and on the weekends. Communication works best, so if you have any questions about myself or my experience, please do not hesitate to ask!
Stephany can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bakersfield, CA

Joleen K.

5.0

Joleen cleaned my huge home while managing to interact with my extremely interested toddlers. the house looks great and the kids and I love her!

- Jessica R.

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 Rating4.9 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Bakersfield, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.