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43 special needs caregivers are listed in Desert Hot Springs, CA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Desert Hot Springs, CA

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Aurora Q.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

All Levels Of Care

5.0

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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...
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Auleanna J.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$17-20/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Love Kids

4.2

(5)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing caregiver with three years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My calm and creative personality creates a nurturing environment for kids to learn, play, and thrive. I communicate openly with parents through daily reports, verbal communication, and regular updates. I am...
Auleanna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We were so lucky to have found Auleanna. Our kids (12 & 10) loved her and we will absolutely be using her in the future. When she arrived she came with crafts and activities for the kids and each day after that gave them a different activity they were personally...

Care member

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Brittnee C.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$20/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 the Coachella Valley with my husband, our beautiful children and 3 cats. 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...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Storey L.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Integrity And Compassion Are My Passion!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a true native to the Coachella Valley, born and raised here. I have many personal and professional relationships, both of which I value and nurture. I have reliable transportation and can provide excellent references upon request. My experience in home health care is extensive, ranging from simple companion care,...
Storey can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
3.0
"A very talented, compassionate and hardworking caregiver. But for some reason we were not a good fit for her. It was never clear why. She was out sick for about a week, then she simply stopped coming and stopped responding to my messages."

Gary M.

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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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Shannon C.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

CNA, HHA, Registered IHSS Provider

I have better than 15 years experience assisting Seniors, Young Adults and Children. My Certifications are CNA, HHA and am an active Provider with IHSS. I care about people greatly and enjoy bringing comfort, safety and hopefully smiles into their day. I love pets, am a Non Smoker. Fluent in English
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Marisol V.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$17-27/hr4 yrs exp

Cool Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Currently a Health Para with a school district in our Valley. Having years of experience working with children, including special needs. CPR/First Aid certified
Marisol can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I'm a patient, calm, and friendly caregiver with five years of experience. My passion is to nurture children's growth and development, and I strive to create a safe, stimulating environment for them. I believe in open communication with parents and provide daily written reports and verbal updates at pickup. I'm comfortable...
Genisis can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hello I am a positive and energetic 25-year-old woman that enjoys working with seniors have over 6 years of experience in senior care, child care & special needs care. Available weekends only
Yulisa can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tyana and I'm a Mama to six beautiful children. I'm a professional nurturing Nanny with 12 years of experience as a Nanny/Babysitter and 3 years of experience working as a children's teacher at church. My primary focus and area of expertise is on infant and toddler care as I bring a wealth of knowledge,...
Tyana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She’s amazing! My kids love her. Goes out of her way to create activities for my kids. She is also very reliable. "

Care member

Hi there! I'm 53 yrs old, living in Mission Lakes/Desert Hot Springs. I find being of service to those in need rewarding. I have experience dealing with special needs children and adults, the elderly, disabled and those affected by HIV & AIDS. I am a compassionate, reliable, efficient, problem solver, with a clean driving record...
Lamar can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance

Lamar W.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Care Provider

Hi there! I'm 55 yrs old, living in Palm Springs. I find being of service to those in need rewarding. I have experience dealing with special needs children and adults, the elderly, disabled and those affected by HIV & AIDS. I am a compassionate, reliable, efficient, problem solver, with a clean driving record (5 years of driving...
Lamar can also help with: Dementia, personal care
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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Andreas a dedicated nanny! She is very professional and trustworthy she gets along so well with our entire family! Personality traits like loving kind and gentle are what make her so special! She has a background in early education which has really helped our...

Care member

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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: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Beatriz!! Frome the beginning, it was very clear that she possesses not only incredible knowledge and skill but also a level of compassion that is rare to find! She consistently went above and beyond in every aspect of...

Care member

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Lora N.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Dependable Special Needs Provider

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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Raquel J.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-22/hr3 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Babysitter

Hired by 8 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

My name is Hazel and I would love to help. I'm 10+ years experience worked more with cerebral palsy and epilepsy and intellectual delay mobility, etc.,. Reliable and funny.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Desert Hot Springs, CA

Auleanna J.

5.0

Auleanna helped with our three kids when we were in town for a conference. She was super reliable and communicative. She took initiative to share her location with us and gave updates. She also had no problem with long hours which we appreciated!

- Care member

Storey L.

3.0

3 star mostly to mean neutral. On paper, messaging and in person Storey was a wonderful person as we excitedly plan when she would start with helping out my dad. We met in person, she met my folks and there was great vibes all around. She made mention of sharing personal and professional references,...

- Care member

Tyana G.

5.0

She’s amazing! My kids love her. Goes out of her way to create activities for my kids. She is also very reliable.

- Care member

Andrea M.

5.0

She is so great with my little! We always feel like they have such a great time! Highly recommend !

- Care member

Beatriz A.

5.0

Amazing caretaker!! Caring, kinda and professional! Bea is such a great and organized caretaker for my dad. She has relieved my anxiety and stress knowing she is there with my dad. She has incredible communication skills! Always making sure my dad is happy and taken care of.

- Care member

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Ratings for Desert Hot Springs, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Desert Hot Springs, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 43 listed special needs caregivers.