Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Encino, CA

The average posted rate is $29/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Encino, CA

Leslie Y.'s Photo

Leslie Y.


North Hills, CA

$18-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time

5.0

(1)

See profile

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience working with children. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn! I attend California State University, Northridge (CSUN), my major is Psychology and my minor is Child Development. I am flexible with my weekend availability!
5.0
"Leslie was such a delight. She worked with our special needs son, getting him ready in the morning for his volunteer day job. She was reliable and trustworthy."

Patricia M.

Sylvia N.'s Photo

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, errands, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"She is hard working caregiver and loving"

Mike K.

Alma L.'s Photo

Alma L.


Panorama City, CA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and went to Pasadena City College where I did my General Education and Child Development and then became employed by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. Where I have worked as a Pre-School Teacher and Camp Counselor for 27 years and 10 years as a personal...
Alma can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ms. Alma is truly a part of our family. She is trustworthy, caring and active with our two kids. She played with them, did arts and crafts, read to them. She loved them like her own kids. We would highly recommend her for your child care needs. She is the best!"

Siddhartha D.

Samantha S.'s Photo

Samantha S.


Van Nuys, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. With three years of experience, I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. My patience, creativity, and friendly demeanor allow me to connect easily with children, and I prioritize open...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I just had to take a moment to share my thoughts on Samantha. She has been an absolute godsend in helping me care for my first-born daughter. As a new mom, I was constantly worried about all the little things that could go wrong, but with Sammy by my side, I felt...

Care member

Stephanie L.'s Photo

Stephanie L.


Santa Monica, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver, Seniors, Flexible Schedule,

Hello Family, My name is Stephanie. I am here to assist you and your Loved one in this time of need. Please email me. I have experience as a Caregiver for over 10 years. I am also a Respite Care provider. I am patient, kind, prompt and reliable as well as spiritual, enthusiastic, gentle and positive. I am a resident in Santa...
5.0
"Stephanie was hired to provide companionship to my husband who suffers from early stage of Alzheimer's disease at the time. She is smart, intelligent, reliable, charming, and a problem solver. She took him to walk on the Santa Monica beach and accompany him to...

Alice P.

Brianne B.'s Photo

Brianne B.


Santa Monica, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a loving and energetic 26-year-old who has extensive experience in infant, toddler, and elementary care. I also am very knowledgeable of special needs care. My mother was a ESE specialist for 32 years and I have been involved in programs such as KEEN LA and best buddies for years. My experience includes daytime care at St....
Brianne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We hired Brianne to teach sign language to a small group of toddlers. She was incredibly prepared, patient and cheerful ! We look forward to working with her in the future !"

Lauren C.

Erin B.'s Photo

Erin B.


Beverly Hills, CA

$35-47/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Nanny With 20+ Years Experience

4.2

(5)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a loving and dedicated Nanny with many years experience caring for children of all ages in a live-in and live-out capacity. Now that I've raised my own 3 children including twins, I'm available once again to provide nurturing and care for your children as well! Some of my favorite things to do are spending time...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Erin was wonderful with our little boy. He was immediately comfortable and calm around her and he’s a handful. 10/10 would book again!"

Care member

Pernilla H.'s Photo

Pernilla H.


Van Nuys, CA

$19-24/hr20 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started babysitting 2-year-old twins at the age of 11. As a teenager babysitting was my life. As soon as I was home from school I went across the street and watched the kids until their father came home from work around 9 p.m. I would make dinner, do homework, play games, bathe the kids, brush their teeth and get them into...
Pernilla can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Loving and caring mother who is great with children! She always puts the children first and is very dependable! She has watched my children many times and they always have had a great time and always look forward to seeing her again! "

Amanda D.

Sahar S.'s Photo

Sahar S.


North Hollywood, CA

$18-30/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny AvailableLA, Flexible

Hired by 93 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a college student and have taken a child care & development courses, worked extensively with babies and toddlers starting at 2 weeks old, have worked with special needs kids, am CPR certified, have taken lifeguard courses, have taught pre-k-1st grade how to swim, I am adaptive, flexible, and focused.
Sahar can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Sahar babysat for us two days in a row. She was wonderful and my daughter enjoyed having her! We will definitely hire her again!"

Valerie C.

Lily J.'s Photo

Lily J.


West Hills, CA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there, I have worked with children for many years. From infants to toddlers and also children with special needs. I love working and helping people and their well being and safety is my priority. Hope to meet you and your family soon! Thank you, Lily
5.0
"Very personable and helpful. She is a great listener, dependable and a great companion."

Miriam L.

Hope R.'s Photo

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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"I absolutely love Hope. She has and is an incredible babysitter for my two kids 2 and 3. Hope started with us in January of 2017 and the only reason I'm writing this review is because I've decided to go back to being a Stay at Home Mom. She has been so gracious...

Jenny R.

Viktoria N.'s Photo

Viktoria N.


Topanga, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a friendly and nurturing caregiver, I'm passionate about providing a safe and stimulating environment for children to thrive. With over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of helping children learn, grow, and reach their full potential. My approach is centered around open communication with parents, ensuring that I...
Viktoria can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Viki is the best! She’s a part of our family. She’s been with us since my second was just 3 months old. Now she takes care of both my 1.5 yo and my 4 year old. She drives and takes them to activities. She helps with groceries, meal prepping, laundry. She is...

Care member

Destiny N.'s Photo

Destiny N.


Beverly Hills, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an accomplished tutor, nanny, and caregiver with over 15 years of experience in providing exceptional caregiving and companionship (for elders and children), nannying and educational services for children; including those with learning disabilities and special needs. Through my dedication, compassion, and ability to foster...
Destiny can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Destiny has been a fantastic sitter for our 2 year old daughter. She quickly became familiar with our kids routines, likes and dislikes allowing for her to be comfortable with Destiny when we weren't around. Destiny would help us with regular pick ups from daycare...

Bobby N.

Elyce L.'s Photo

Elyce L.


Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Babysitter

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Dear Parents, I am a super-fun and contemporary Nanny with old-school values and have over 10 years experience working with children of all ages from newborns, special needs and grade school through K-12 with particular experience managing and mentoring multiple children. I'm also a professional organizer and provide all...
Elyce can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Elyce is everything you want/need/expect and more! She is a wonderful, professional, punctual, and kind person. She took amazing care of our baby and our dog. She texted me throughout our date night to let us know how our babies were doing. She has amazing...

Milu H.

Renee B.'s Photo

Renee B.


North Hollywood, CA

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am an experienced Behavior Therapist with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and many years of experience working with Special Needs students from age 3+ through adulthood. I have worked in the school setting, community, and have provided in-home therapy. I am currently looking forward to finding the right family to...
5.0
"Renee is such a rock star babysitter! My twins love her so much, she's always on punctual, and has amazing energy that the kids love. I would not know what to do without her. Such a life saver! "

Jao B.

Miriam T.'s Photo

Miriam T.


North Hills, CA

$43/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

I am Miriam a 40 years old now, I am happily married with one 17-year-old girl. I have been a personal caregiver for over 15 years and I thoroughly enjoy and love the elderly. I see my job as a ministry to give back to those who have given so much in their lifetime. In addition to providing companionship, I can help monitor...
Melanie K.'s Photo

Melanie K.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Part-time Nanny Or Last Minute Sitter Who Loves Kids And Pets!!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an active sitter that loves engaging children in activities that promote development and ensure a safe, warm, nurturing environment. I enjoy seeing the excitement in their faces when they discover something new or are genuinely having fun! I also love reading, singing, dancing, building fortresses, doing artwork, being...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Melanie is a kind, compassionate and caring person. I feel lucky to have her as a friend in my life."

Lauren E.

Lily J.'s Photo

Lily J.


West Hills, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Lily, I'm a certified nursing assistant/ home health aid and have my BLS and CPR. I have experience working with different groups of people. From newborns, infants, toddlers, pre schoolers, teens to special needs, post surgery and elderly clients. I have the required experience and references. I love interacting and...
Lily can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, visiting nurse, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Lily has been a steady and reliable force in our mother’s life during her slow decline. Lily is thoughtful and kind, conscientious and diligent. Above all she comes from care. She’s also a great cook, which our mom has really appreciated."

Care member

Paula P.'s Photo

Paula P.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I am looking for a full time Nanny/Assistant position, Monday through Friday. I have over 18 years of experience in childcare working with infants through age 15 years old. . I also have experience as a Behavioral Therapist for special needs kids for 5 years working with diagnoses such as Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD and I also...
Paula can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Christina C.'s Photo

Christina C.


Santa Monica, CA

$24-50/hr6 yrs exp

I have always been around friends and family members with disabilities and feel very natural with lending a helping hand. In high school and college I was a part of best buddies and was a part time caretaker in college for a girl with cerebral palsy.
5.0
"Christina was a nanny for my 15 year old daughter with cerebral palsy. They are still close friends and I appreciate everything she did while working for us!"

Jane A.

Showing 41 - 60 of 60

Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Encino, CA

Leslie Y.

5.0

Leslie was such a delight. She worked with our special needs son, getting him ready in the morning for his volunteer day job. She was reliable and trustworthy.

- Patricia M.

Sylvia N.

4.0

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

- Care member

Alma L.

5.0

Ms. Alma is truly a part of our family. She is trustworthy, caring and active with our two kids. She played with them, did arts and crafts, read to them. She loved them like her own kids. We would highly recommend her for your child care needs. She is the best!

- Siddhartha D.

Samantha S.

5.0

Samantha has been a true blessing. Her personalized care, patience, and creativity in engaging our children have made a profound impact on our family. She's not just a caregiver; she's an educator and mentor to our kids. Samantha's ability to connect with our children on a personal level has...

- Care member

Stephanie L.

5.0

Stephanie was hired to provide companionship to my husband who suffers from early stage of Alzheimer's disease at the time. She is smart, intelligent, reliable, charming, and a problem solver. She took him to walk on the Santa Monica beach and accompany him to spend 1/2 day at the Adult Daycare...

- Alice P.

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in Tarzana, CASpecial Needs in Reseda, CASpecial Needs in Sherman Oaks, CASpecial Needs in Woodland Hills, CASpecial Needs in Winnetka, CASpecial Needs in Canoga Park, CASpecial Needs in Van Nuys, CASpecial Needs in Pacific Palisades, CASpecial Needs in Northridge, CASpecial Needs in North Hills, CA
Special Needs in Lancaster, CASpecial Needs in Thousand Oaks, CASpecial Needs in La Verne, CASpecial Needs in Ladera Ranch, CASpecial Needs in Garden Grove, CASpecial Needs in La Mirada, CASpecial Needs in Mojave, CASpecial Needs in Alhambra, CASpecial Needs in Colton, CASpecial Needs in Crestline, CA
Show more

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

Where to find online tutoring for kids and popular options to get started

March 7th, 2025

In this article

... Read more
10 undeniable benefits of hiring a night nanny

10 undeniable benefits of hiring a night nanny

March 6th, 2025 Out of all the challenges that accompany bringing a new baby into the world, lack of sleep — and the fear that precedes it — consistently tops the list for ... Read more
Birth videos that will prepare you for the big day

Birth videos that will prepare you for the big day

March 5th, 2025 Your belly is growing, and so is your anticipation. After months of doctor’s appointments, swollen feet, backaches and developing an unstoppable nesting hab... Read more

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Encino, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.