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56 special needs caregivers are listed in Cathedral City, CA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Cathedral City, CA

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Lora N.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Dependable Special Needs Provider

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Lori and I've lived out here in the desert for 15 years and I love it out here. I grew up in Iowa and I'm a HUGE animal lover. I have experience in taking care of children and adults. I have been working with special needs kids starting in grade school and had my first paying job working with special needs kids when I...
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Yvette S.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-36/hr20 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been taking care of children for the past 20 years because I'm passionate about helping children grow, learn, and reach their full potential. As a creative and friendly individual, I connect easily with children and create a safe and nurturing environment where they thrive. I keep parents updated on their child's day and am...
Yvette can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Andrea M.


Cathedral City, CA

$17-40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Sweet

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced, responsible and fun-loving babysitter with over 10 years of experience. Work with children is my passion. I have experience with special needs kids. I love to play/teach them a variety of activities. I'm Comfortable taking care of newborns (age 0-3), infants, and toddlers. I'm graduated with a Pre- K teaching...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Andrea watched our 14th month old while we were in Palm Springs on a work trip. Andrea was absolutely amazing!!! This was the first time I hired someone to watch our daughter outside of family and she quickly dissipated all of my fears. Andrea is extremely kind, a...

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Beatriz A.


Cathedral City, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Honeyb Home Health Aid

I am a healthy, strong and very responsible 50yr old with vast experience in nursing. I have two associates, one in Health Science and I am working on my Bachelor's degree, also working towards becoming an RN. I have worked 11yrs with special needs children, 2yrs in Rehab and Nursing, 3yrs Internal Medicine Office, and the last...
Beatriz can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Beatriz is a complete professional. She looks and acts the role of a professional care giver. She was also knowledgeable on the latest changes in guidelines for palliative care through Medicare. This allowed access to many resources we didn't know we were...

Michael F.

My name is Hazel and I would love to help. I'm 10+ years experience worked more with Super Bowl palsy and epilepsy and intellectual delay. Reliable and funny.
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Rosa A.


Cathedral City, CA

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Need A Nanny?

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello their, my name is Rosa and one of my favorite things to do is care for young children. I have worked as a respite care provider since 2017 for special needs children and as a babysitter for many family and friends. I have cared for small infants as small as 3 months old! I love to work with babies mainly because they are...
Rosa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Raquel J.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-22/hr3 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Raquel. I was a recreation supervisor at a resort for the past two years. My daily duties included organizing activities for kids, ensuring toys and equipment are clean, and keeping the kids safe. In addition, I have been a babysitter for the past three years taking care of children from the ages of 3 months to...
Raquel can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Richelle S.


Palm Desert, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Richelle and I have been working with children all of my life. I grew up caring for my two sisters, one much younger than me and one with cognitive impairments. I have experience working with children of all ages, and have 15 years experience working with special needs, mild to moderate. I am comfortable with...
Richelle can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Richelle is an outstanding caregiver. She is reliable, adaptable and ready to swing into action. She hit the ground running with my 3 children and due to her natural and authentic character, my kids took to her instantly. I would recommend her and I will continue...

Paul L.

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Aurora Q.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

All Levels Of Care

I have over 40 yrs experience in the medical field .. CNA , HHA, Medical Assistant, CPR, First aid worked in many different fields and levels of care from newborn to elderly from all mental disabilities to all physical disabilities , bed ridden to independent took care of both my parents with Alzheimer's/dementia and heart...
My mother had a severe stroke years ago and outside of the nursing home, I was her primary caregiver. I also have a mentally handicapped brother-in-law and I have been his primary caregiver for many years when he's in town for holidays. I am very comfortable around people with special needs, no matter the age! I am very...
Donna can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, transportation, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Hello! My name is Anastasia. I have been in childcare since I was 16, I am now 22 years old. Ive spent time working as a nanny, babysitter, camp counselor, teaching naturalist, etc. Because of this I have a lot of well rounded experience with kids ages 2-17, whether it be care or teaching them. I have certifications including...
Anastasia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I have had 2 years of experience of being a companion to special needs kids and have observed and learned from an LVN how to care for special needs.
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Brittnee C.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$20-40/hr8 yrs exp

Weekend / Date Night / Last Minute Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Brittnee. I am 29 years old and live in Palm Springs, CA with my husband, our beautiful children. I treat everyone I meet with respect and maintain a high level of professionalism in my working relationships. I have worked with many families privately and professionally for over 8 years in the Coachella...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jenni S.


Palm Springs, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic And Creative Behavioral Therapist

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been teaching kids with autism using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis for over 10 years, and have been babysitting for over 15! I have experience with kids of all ages, ranging from infants to teens. My biggest strength with children is anticipating problem behavior and avoiding it before it happens, coupled...
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Carolina V.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

I have experience caring for clients with autism, dementia and other impairments. I love my job and take it very seriously. I believe in creating a happy and safe environment. I will follow plan of care in place to the T.
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Karen Z.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Hello, I am licensed nurse. I have experience working with infants- early adulthood . I also enjoy working with special needs children. If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to call or message me. I strive to provide the best care for you and your love ones.
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Ryan H.


Palm Springs, CA

$17/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care Provider/ Live-in Position

Hello, My name is Ryan. I have been working with special needs children for many years as a respite care provider with the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) for military families. I have experience working with different ages and a variety of challenges. I recently moved to Pebble Beach, CA. I am able to assist with...
Ryan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Ryan H.


Palm Springs, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Male Care Provider

Hello, My name is Ryan. I have 29 years experience working as a caregiver and personal assistant. I am looking to provide full-time care in the Palm Springs area. I worked for a lovely woman in San Marino, CA for the past 4 years. They would provide a great reference for me. I am able to assist with personal care of bathing,...
(available for live-in only, I am currently 3 hrs away). Hello, I'm a veterinarian (abroad) so I'm familiar with different kinds of feedings (tubes) and injections (insulin, etc). I am also nursing assistant certified and know CPR, my license expired but could renew if necessary. I'm also pharmacy technician certified so I know...
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Tiffany R.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$23/hr9 yrs exp

Fun, Safe, And Reliable

Hi, my name is Tiffany. I have worked with PSUSD & The Family YMCA of the desert for almost 9 years. I have worked with children ages newborn to 13 as well as children with special needs. I am currently working in a functional life skills class. When working with children I ensure to provide a safe, fun, educational &...
Tiffany can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cathedral City, CA

Andrea M.

5.0

Andrea is THE best nanny we’ve ever had! I cannot recommend or praise her enough. She absolutely loves what she does and it shows. She watched our 1yr old multiple times a week for a couple months while we were in Palm Springs. She took her swimming, on walks, made delicious meals for her etc. Our...

- Care member

Beatriz A.

5.0

Beatriz is a complete professional. She looks and acts the role of a professional care giver. She was also knowledgeable on the latest changes in guidelines for palliative care through Medicare. This allowed access to many resources we didn't know we were entitled to. She was a great help

- Michael F.

Richelle S.

5.0

Richelle is an outstanding caregiver. She is reliable, adaptable and ready to swing into action. She hit the ground running with my 3 children and due to her natural and authentic character, my kids took to her instantly. I would recommend her and I will continue to work with her. She is a gem.

- Paul L.

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Ratings for Cathedral City, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Cathedral City, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 56 listed special needs caregivers.