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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Encino, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Encino, CA
Alejandra R.
North Hollywood, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Full Time Nanny Looking To Care For 1-2 Children
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a highly experienced, loving and caring nanny who has worked with a range of children (different ages / needs etc); illustrative experiences include:
- Full time nanny for an infant, who required physical therapy
- Full time caregiver at 2 day cares (cared for special needs children as well)
- Part time nanny for twins and...
Alejandra can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alex is A very nice and friendly person and know how to deal with children I have a two years old and a 10 month old and they love her!! she is giving a peace of mind when my children are with her. I highly recommend her !!! "
Hadar P.
5.0
(4)
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Pernilla is awesome! She treats my 10 month old son as if he were her own when he is in her care! As a new parent it can be nerve wracking to leave your baby with anyone else but she has been so fun, loving and wonderful to my son and I'm so grateful I found her!...
Sierra J.
4.7
(26)
Hired by 92 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"I would hire Sahar again in a heartbeat. She's always been dependable and very flexible and has even taught us a thing or two about childcare! Would highly recommend her to anyone else."
Connie L.
5.0
(1)
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.
Destiny N.
Beverly Hills, CA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family 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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
Los Angeles, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Part-time Nanny Or Last Minute Sitter Who Loves Kids And Pets!!
5.0
(5)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Melanie watched my 8 year old daughter when I needed a sitter at the last minute. Melanie arrived right on time, is very friendly, kept my house tidy (which can be a huge task with my active 8 year old) and my daughter loves her. Melanie is a joy to have as...
Kirsten R.
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Christina C.
Santa Monica, CA
$19-24/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
Martha A.
Granada Hills, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
52-year-old
23 yrs of experience both with special needs Adults /Infants/ Twins & up to 3
CPR/ First Aid certified
English/ Spanish
Outstanding reference letters
Martha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Martha is honest, hard-working, and patient. She is a strong communicator and logged all of our daughter's activities each day for us. While she has a lot of experience with children, she follows the parents' wishes and only provides her perspective when asked. I...
Suzanne F.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Katie and I'm 28 years old and currently live with my husband and our 10-month-old pup in Woodland Hills.
I am very outgoing, very loving/nurturing, active, reliable and responsible! I have been working with children for over 10 years now, including 1 year at a preschool as an aid in a 3-4-year-old class room. I...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Katie is fantastic with our kids! She makes sure homework is done, is always willing to help with school projects and the kids listen to and respect her. She is very communicative, caring and is very good with staying consistent with the house rules we have...
Diane R.
Luana G.
North Hollywood, CA
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello, I'm Luana, a flight attendant and experienced nanny with over 6 years of childcare experience, including working with newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs like Down syndrome. I'm CPR/First Aid certified, have passed extensive FBI background checks, and am drug-free. I speak English and Portuguese, which is...
Luana can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Luana was our nanny live-in for about 1 year, she took care of my little boy which has down syndrome, when she first started he couldn't talk or walk but with her magic by the time she left us he was able to speak some words and walk at least 10 steps.. for him it...
Julie S.
Gnagna N.
Los Angeles, CA
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
High Profile Nanny Childcare Is Not Just A Job To Me, It Is A Passion....
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Gnagna is originally from Washington D. C. and has worked for many high-profile families. She has over 11 years of professional nanny experience including live-in and live-out. She has traveled extensively with families all over the world and prides herself on being discrete and confidential. Gnagna also has extensive experience...
Gnagna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gnagna is amazing in every way! She goes above and beyond, showing how much she cares about the well-being and education of her charges."
Cassie W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nurturing caregiver with nine years of experience, I am passionate about supporting children's growth and development. My patient and creative nature allows me to engage children in a variety of fun and educational activities, including outdoor sports, board games, and learning games. I also have experience caring for...
Cintia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Punctual, loving and very energetic and sweet. Understands and learned new facets and was able to maintain routines and build off of it. Would hire again and recommend for anyone looking for caregiver to keep up with small children and nurturer."
Kevin G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings! I come from a field of psychology which includes child development and special needs care. As a behavioral therapist and a teacher/mentor, I'm comfortable being around infants and teenagers who may need some guidance in behavior. My past positions have allowed me exposure to kids of all types. I love working with the...
Jacqueline can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Jacqueline was great and very understanding of our son who has Autism. She was on time, friendly and we could tell she had a ton of knowledge and experience on how to care for children with special needs. We really appreciated her help. I'd highly recommend her for...
Christina C.
5.0
(5)
Aspen (22) | Beverly Hills (will travel)
- Bachelors in early childhood education
- Elementary school teacher
- 6 years experience in childcare
- CPR CERTIFIED
- Strong references
- Safe and insured vehicle
-Twins/multiples experience
-Special needs/ medical needs experience
-overnights experience
-significant amount of...
Aspen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Aspen is such a gem! She was recommended to me by Care.com and exceeded our hopes and expectations for a nanny. I have 4 children under 8 and she formed a unique bond with each one of my kids. They looked forward to seeing her daily. She took my son to baseball and...
Kerry S.
5.0
(4)
Dear parents,
I am highly experienced, university educated, professional nanny.
I have extensive experience taking care of infant age (from 3 months), toddler age, and preschool age kids.
In my nanny career I did not missed any age (experienced with newborn babies all the way to 15 y. o. teenagers).
Experienced w/ toddler twins...
Zlata can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Zlata is one of the best childcare workers we’ve ever met! She is really the only person we feel comfortable with watching our 4 yr old son for date nights etc. She is attentive, kind, and knowledgeable. I recommend her a hundred times over! "
Care member
Rich A.
Valley Village, CA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Needs Provider | Communication Aide | Personal Mentor | Behavior Assistance
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rich & I would love to help your life become a little easier! I have 10+ years of experience assisting children & young adults as a Private Mentor Coach (sharing special personalized programs uniquely created for each individual's specific needs, challenges & goals to further achieve), Respite care, Behavioral...
5.0
"Rich was wonderful with my teen with special needs. He is very skilled and knowledgeable about dealing with kids with all kinds of issues. I highly recommend Rich !!"
Rianna Z.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I work as a special Ed classroom aide at an elementary school for LAUSD. At the moment I work one on one with a student but I have worked in groups. In the past I have worked as an aide for all grade levels. My current classroom consists of Kinder/1st/ 2nd and 3rd graders. On a day to day basis I helped with language...
Ahmed can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ahmed is amazing. He's very reliable, responsible, respectful and dedicated. Our children absolutely adore him."
Care member
Andrew H.
Granada Hills, CA
$35-52/hr • 3 yrs exp
Energetic And Caring Board Certified Autism Technician
5.0
(2)
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Encino, CA
Alejandra R.
5.0
Alejandra has been our daughter's full-time nanny for the past 8 months. We interviewed 20+ candidates for the job and decided to go with Alejandra and are so glad we did. Alejandra has been extremely dependable and hard working since day 1, and is now essentially part of the family. Both my wife...
- Sebastien M.
Pernilla H.
5.0
Pernilla is awesome! She treats my 10 month old son as if he were her own when he is in her care! As a new parent it can be nerve wracking to leave your baby with anyone else but she has been so fun, loving and wonderful to my son and I'm so grateful I found her! Even the times I've needed to find a...
- Sierra J.
Sahar S.
5.0
I would hire Sahar again in a heartbeat. She's always been dependable and very flexible and has even taught us a thing or two about childcare! Would highly recommend her to anyone else.
- Connie L.
Lily J.
5.0
Very personable and helpful. She is a great listener, dependable and a great companion.
- Miriam L.
Destiny N.
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 and would feed, change, and...
- Bobby N.
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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 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.