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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Encino, CA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Encino, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years' experience as a Behavioral Therapist for kids with autism and shadowed a little boy school throughout his education which I enjoyed very much and found very rewarding. I still keep in touch with the family.
I pride myself on being very patient, trustworthy, dependable, loving, fun, creative, down to earth and...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Alexandra, nickname is Sasha. I am a registered occupational therapist who works at a pediatric clinic. I have passion and experience working with children and adults with various acute and chronic disabilities, injuries, and other illnesses. I would love to be of service to your family.
5.0
"Sasha is a very kindhearted person. She was punctual and professional. We look forward to working her with again. "
Mimi B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jacqueline. I am an experienced caregiver and recent college graduate. For the last 9 years I have worked as a nanny, house keeper, organizer, personal stylist, home and event decorator, personal chef and grocery shopper, and yoga specialist. I love to bring my well rounded lifestyle into your home and make...
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is absolutely amazing! She is always on time and responds quickly to messages. She is a hard worker and very efficient with helping us. Our daughter loved having her over. She is wonderful with kids and we will continue to use her for babysitting. We found a...
Lisa F.
Shawnie F.
Northridge, CA
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My son had cerebral palsy due to a hospital mistake. I had to learn to do everything for him, I was his eyes his hands and his mouth I was his everything for him. He was feed through a feeding tube, I also had to learn to give him seizure, Acid reflex, medicine and be able to suction him through his nose and mouth with a Suction...
Nadia W.
Porter Ranch, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Available For Full-Time Or Temporary Positions
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
With over 10 years of childcare experience, I am a dedicated and reliable caregiver passionate about supporting families and fostering children's growth. Here's a bit about me
Professional Background I worked at a daycare in Sherman Oaks before it closed due to COVID. For the past 4 years, I've been a nanny for 4 wonderful...
Nadia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Nadia has been an absolute gift to our family. She started with us when our daughter was 10 months old and has helped us through many transitions, from nap schedules to weaning. She is kind and generous, but I think everyone would (hopefully!) say that about their...
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4.5
(2)
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: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
4.0
"She didn’t stay awake during overnight shift. It was a problem. "
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 43 yr old mortgage industry professional who also has experience in caregiving for both children and seniors. Both age groups find me comfortable to be around and reliable. The kids find me fun to play with and the seniors confide in me as a companion who can assist with whatever needed. I have completed some nursing...
Cindy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Cindy has been an absolute gem as our babysitter. She is kind, patient, and incredibly reliable. She engages them in creative activities, ensures they’re safe and comfortable, and always maintains a warm, positive attitude. Our kids adore her, and we feel at ease...
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Alma L.
Panorama City, CA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Alma is great. She's friendly, flexible, easy to work with, and she even helped my kids learn Spanish! She's a preschool teacher as well, so she's very comfortable working with big families and lots of kids too."
Tiana M.
Samantha S.
Van Nuys, CA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samantha was and still is my kids favorite babysitter! She definitely has a way with making my kids individually feel heard and appreciated. I have three kids (which is not for the faint of heart) ages 9,4, and 1. They can be quite a handful more specifically...
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5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(5)
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Pernilla was a pleasure to have as my daughter's sitter. She came early, was up for doing lots of activities with my daughter, and took great care of her."
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4.7
(27)
Hired by 94 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.
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.
5.0
(6)
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, meal prep, light cleaning, 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.
5.0
(10)
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Viktoria was wonderful with my 3 month old son. She was patient, calm, joyful, and knowledge! She was always willing to be flexible with our schedule and very trustworthy. "
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Destiny N.
Beverly Hills, CA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
4.2
(13)
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elyce was a wonderful choice as a nanny. Unfortunately she was looking to work for a family for the next few years and we were not a right fit for her. I was very impressed with her skills and would have loved to have her join our family. We still may connect...
Ashleigh U.
5.0
(6)
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.
Diana K.
Calabasas, CA
$15-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Diana! I am CPR and first aid trained! I have my own vehicle and insurance. I have quite a bit of experience from neonatal care to nannying to live in nannying to special needs care to night nurse to potty training to sleep training . I have experience from the age of premie till age 16. I have over half a decade...
Diana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Diana was very punctual and took very good care of my daughter. She was very nice and polite and even cleaned a little bit without me asking. I'd definitely rehire Diana."
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Encino, CA
Alexandra B.
5.0
Sasha is a very kindhearted person. She was punctual and professional. We look forward to working her with again.
- Mimi B.
Jacqueline A.
5.0
She is absolutely amazing! She is always on time and responds quickly to messages. She is a hard worker and very efficient with helping us. Our daughter loved having her over. She is wonderful with kids and we will continue to use her for babysitting. We found a gem!
- Lisa F.
Nadia W.
5.0
Nadia worked with our family for 1.5 years, starting when our son was a few weeks old until he started pre-school in early 2025. Nadia's warmth, kindness, and dedication to our son were evident in every interaction, and it was clear that she had a genuine love for him. Likewise, he adored her and...
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Sylvia N.
4.0
She didn’t stay awake during overnight shift. It was a problem.
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Cindy L.
5.0
Cindy has been an absolute gem as our babysitter. She is kind, patient, and incredibly reliable. She engages them in creative activities, ensures they’re safe and comfortable, and always maintains a warm, positive attitude. Our kids adore her, and we feel at ease knowing they’re in such good hands....
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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.