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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Canyon Country, CA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Canyon Country, CA

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Lisa G.


Valencia, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name Lisa. I have many years experience working with children of all ages. Currently I work as a mod/severe special needs teavher in a charter school. With my sons growing up I've found I have some time on my hands so I started babysitting, pet sitting and house sitting in the evenings, on the weekends and during my...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lisa came to my rescue last minute for a Saturday shift to care for my 8 month old son. She was wonderful! Very sweet. She arrived a few minutes early. She asked tons of questions and is VERY knowledgeable. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."

Bri W.

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Paola M.


Valencia, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part Time Nanny

Hello! I am a caring, loving, fun, respectful and reliable Nanny who has over10 years of experience working with all age groups, from ages of 1 month to 12 years of age, both in a Preschool setting and as a private Nanny. I have experience working with children who have Special needs and understand that every child is different...
Paola can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Paola is just wonderful--we cannot recommend her highly enough! Paola cared for our daughter from 2 months old to 20 months old. We would love to have her continue, but unfortunately we are moving out of state. First, Paola is immensely caring and thoughtful. She...

Malyssa B.

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Andrew H.


Granada Hills, CA

$35-52/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic And Caring Board Certified Autism Technician

My name is Andrew I am currently a Nursing student. Before pursuing my nursing career I worked as a behavioral technician. I specialize in care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related conditions. I can also aide young children with tutoring or organization needs. I have been working in this field for over 3 years...
5.0
"Always on time , easy to communicate with about the wants and needs of my child . Dependable and trustworthy, amazing team player . Andrew will be an amazing asset to any family because he goes above and beyond to provide the necessary tools for a child to succeed."

MIREYA M.

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Hope R.


Granada Hills, CA

$19-30/hr7 yrs exp

Full Or Part-time Nanny Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Hope , I have been pursuing nannying as my full time job for the last 5 years. I absolutely love what I do and can't imagine working somewhere that doesn't involve some form of childcare. In the last 5 years I've worked for 2 families for long term, until my help was no longer required. Both families have had 2...
Hope can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Hope is amazing. She has been babysitting our son for the last year. You can genuinely tell she loves kids and is really good with them. And my son loves her. She has taught him so many things... including please In sign language. She is extremely punctual......

Melissa K.

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Lisa G.


Valencia, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Currently, I work as a mod/severe education specialist in a full inclusion charter school . After attending CSUN and receiving my BA in Child and Adolescent Development with a special emphasis in Early Childhood Education I worked for many years in corporate daycare with infants and toddlers as well as teaching preschool and...
5.0
"Lisa is not only highly experienced, including with special needs kids, she is flexible, accomodating, kind, and absolutely unflappable! I trust her completely and without reservation with my autistic kiddo. He always enjoys spending time with Lisa!"

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Suzette L.


Newhall, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Adults-Seniors

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Suzette and I am a caregiver with 15+ years of experience. I have experience working with adults and seniors up to the age of 94. In addition, I have 2 Master's degrees. One in Criminal Justice and the other in Marriage Family Therapy. My years as a therapist have made me much more attuned to my clients. As a...
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Victoria G.


Sylmar, CA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

I'm Available As A Care Giver P/T

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience as a caregiver. For example, I worked as a babysitter for a child age 5 months and also my grandmother when she had heart disease, and I take care my Mon has long cancer from the 200 still is fighting cancer disease . Since I became a caregiver, I have loved to help people with special needs. I learn from them,...
5.0
"Victoria was with our family for 6 years. It was a tough decision to say goodbye not only for us but our children. I would hire her again and again. She was a second mother to both my kids through all of the time she was with us . We never had to worry about our...

Yetunde S.

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Keely Q.


Sylmar, CA

$18/hr1 yrs exp

I am majoring Child Life Specialist. My experience taking care of kids with special needs was a wonderful experience. I took care of a boy, who was autistic, has low muscle tone, and sensory problem. I can really say it was a really good experience working with him. He was a wonderful boy and I made him feel comfortable with...
5.0
"Keely is very easy to communicate & very reliable . My son adores her. She's very clean & organize she kept my house tidy. I highly recommend her."

Meiravi K.

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Claudia L.


Santa Clarita, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

It is my interest to work a child caregiver within the Santa Clarita or San Fernando Valley. I have provided child care services to families for over 20 years. I have great experience caring for children all ages. I currently work as Especial Education Paraprofessional in elementary school during morning hours, and I am...
Claudia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"She's the best on what she does. She's really sweet, caring, creative but most important she's very patient with all kids needs. I will highly recommend her, your kids will love her too as much mine did. Mrs. Claudia, thank you so much for all your help!!!"

Milly F.

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Carmen M.


Stevenson Ranch, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Ms. Carmen!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Carmen! I am a fun, engaging, and cautious nanny who loves gently helping children reach their milestones. I invest time in developing meaningful relationships with the children I care for, aiming to empower them through personalized attention and encouragement. Prior to becoming a nanny, I worked in a daycare,...
Carmen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Carmen is always on time and very punctual. Was very kind and great with my son."

Nicole S.

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Olivia M.


Newhall, CA

$22-35/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

At heart I am a nurturing woman! Anyway to provide safety and love through learning is what I'm all about! I'd love to have a chance to work with your family. I love being able to support anyone in anyway I can! I've been working with adolescents and teens for 10+ years, but working with seniors with disabilities and/or just in...
5.0
"Olivia is an absolute pleasure. She has a very sweet and calming personality She made my family and I feel very comfortable. She immediately came into our home and established a rapport with my son. She even reached out to me mid shift, asking about certain items...

Jameeka K.

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Sonia S.


Sylmar, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am currently working in a Preschool with special needs students. I like to create a safe, nurturing, fun, and learning environment. I have been working with children for 20 years. I enjoy helping and working with kids!
Sonia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sonia is a fun, caring, and a dependable caregiver. She provided us with excellent services for our child. I would hire her again and recommend her."

Jael F.

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Sylvia N.


Granada Hills, CA

$19-27/hr5 yrs exp

Care Giver/Certified Nurse Assistant

Hello there! My name is Sylvia an experienced Care giver/Certified Nurse Assistant and im experienced care elderly provider, Children with Special Needs, Hospice and thise in need of care. Im currently seeking for a family in need of full time, live in, live out for there loved ones. With a nuturing and compassionate approach, I...
Sylvia can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

4.0
"She didn’t stay awake during overnight shift. It was a problem. "

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Rileigh R.


Valencia, CA

$18-25/hr9 yrs exp

Nursing Student Look For Part Time Care-giving

Hello! I am 28 years old and am currently in nursing school full-time. I am CPR certified and updated on all vaccinations My current availability's during the week are Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-8 p.m. (can be adjusted as needed) I am all about health and wellness. I am the oldest in my family and have a full...
Rileigh can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jennifer M.


Stevenson Ranch, CA

$42/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

I teach 5th grade and love children. I haven't been blessed with any of my own.... yet! So, anything that can make me feel like a mom.... I'm down! I babysat and nannied for years in Idaho. I would watch 4-5 kids at a time while their parents went on vacation. I also did the usual school drop-off/ pick-up. When I moved back to...
5.0
"Jennifer worked for me last summer with my 5 yr old special needs son. She was reasonable in rate and punctual and professional. I would hire her again without hesitation! My little boy absolutely loved all the fun things she took him to do and is still asking...

Kris B.

I provide care to the elderly and adults with special needs and mobility issues. I help with meal preparation, feedings, bathroom usage/diaper changes, medications, running errands, transportation and companionship. I am located in Sylmar and available M-F 6 p.m. -12 a.m. and Sat/Sun 6 a.m. -6 p.m.
Teresa can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
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Jasmine A.


Valencia, CA

$18-35/hr2 yrs exp

I have worked with children for numerous of years ages ranges from infants to 18 years old. Have experience with children that have special needs as well. I'm a senior at CSUN and am working towards adapted physical education as a career.
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hello my name is Martha for the pass 16 years I've worked with both Elderly care ! Companion Lady with special needs patients ! Also with special need infants . Bathing caring taking to outings , ASR's appointments , shopping , Bingo nights, parks , movies and dates with friends etc...
Skills:

Home Health Aide

As a nurturing individual with over 2 decades of experience in childcare and working in Education for children with Autism and special needs providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children and build trusting relationships with them...
Sherry can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Laurel G.


Newhall, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs/ Gen Ed Sitter And Tutor

25 years of experience. preschool through adult, special ed, and gen ed. Retired educator working as a sub teacher.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Canyon Country, CA

Lisa G.

5.0

Lisa has repeatedly been fantastic when looking after my 5yo son, who has energy for days, and my 1.5yo daughter who is a bit on the needy side. She’s always bright, cheerful, and ready to dive in. My son always says he had a fun time with her, and my daughter is always fast asleep. Lisa has a...

- Care member

Paola M.

5.0

Paola is very patient and attentive.

- Desiraye C.

Andrew H.

5.0

Always on time , easy to communicate with about the wants and needs of my child . Dependable and trustworthy, amazing team player . Andrew will be an amazing asset to any family because he goes above and beyond to provide the necessary tools for a child to succeed.

- MIREYA M.

Hope R.

5.0

Our three little ADORE Hope! She is always on time, respectful, communicative and involved with our kids. She is trustworthy and kind hearted. Always our number one choice!

- Nicole C.

Lisa G.

5.0

Lisa is not only highly experienced, including with special needs kids, she is flexible, accomodating, kind, and absolutely unflappable! I trust her completely and without reservation with my autistic kiddo. He always enjoys spending time with Lisa!

- Care member

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Ratings for Canyon Country, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Canyon Country, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.