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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hawthorne, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Hawthorne, CA

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Anna G.


Santa Monica, CA

$30-45/hr5 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Nanny At Your Service

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

In 2016 I started nannying a 4-year-old with special needs. I also joyfully raised two children of my own who are now thriving adults. Children have always held a special place in my heart, but working with J also made me realize how important it is to care for all children with absolute patience and kindness. I would consider...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Anna was great with our 14 month old. She was very attentive and hands on which was great. My daughter loved her. I would hire again!"

Jessica C.

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Angella G.


Redondo Beach, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've taken care of adults with dementia and alzheimers. I've worked with adult with special needs. I am very patient and caring and understandv that each individual has certain needs. I'm willing too make sure your loved one is taken care of and I'm trusted in caring for them.
Angella can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, dementia, transportation, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"Angella was a tremendous Help to our Mother On a Daily Basis from helping her get up every Morning to her shower and also with going to the Bathroom as well as daily Chores from House Cleaning to Laundry and Cooking our Mother suffer from Dementia as well as...

Steve E.

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Tiara B.


Long Beach, CA

$22-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! I Can Help (: Special needs

Hello! My name is Tiara and I am 24years old! I am a Fun, creative and down to earth person. I love to laugh and make people smile (: I have 8years of experience babysitting and nannying. I am a non-smoker, I have reliable transportation with a clean driving record and background check. I am also good with all kinds of pets! I...
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Dawn S.


Lomita, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Development Teacher With Social Education Background

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 28 years experience working for RBUSD as a substitute child development teacher and a special Ed Aide. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities and differing abilities including , Autism and Down Syndrome. I am the mother of 3 grown children two of which had learning disabilities. I have an associates degree...
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dawn S. She has been an outstanding mentor and leader throughout our time working together. Dawn is exceptionally determined and dependable, and always goes beyond what is expected of her. She has a very calming energy...

Devon C.

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Kevrene I.


Carson, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Kevrene. I'm very passionate about working with children ever since my aunt opened up her daycare when I was 12. I started working there at the age of 16 and knew since then I wanted my career to be involving children and their development. I've worked with kids from the age of newborn to about 15 years of age....
Kevrene can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"If you are considering hiring Kevrene, you should hire her immediately - before another family snaps her up! I am a single mom and recently had my first child. I hired Kevrene to help me at night, starting from the first night I came home from the hospital. I...

Nikita P.

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Milena A.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

The Perfect Nanny For You

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi parents, I'm Milena. So nice meeting you!! I hope we get to work together. I read your job position and it really got my attention! Currently I work for 2 wonderful families as a nanny/housekeeper, I do nanny share and I take care of 6 kids, ages between 1 to 9. Unfortunately they won't need my assistance anymore, so I...
Milena can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Milena is great with children and we adore her! She knows how to have fun with our girls and at the same time teach them good habits and behavior. Milena also multitasks very well, she keeps our home organized and helps with meal prep. In short, our girls love her...

David H.

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Alexis H.


Redondo Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A Vessel Of Love And Light!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Alexis H, I am a loving mother to my 2-year-old son. Very passionate about anything that I do. Currently studies in child development with some units completed. Along with years of experience with child care. Managed a motor sensory gym for children of all abilities. Autism Spectrum and Special Needs...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alexis is very sweet and personable. My kids loved her, and my toddler is pretty particular. She was early everyday and she actively played with my preschooler so he had a lot of fun with her. She is wonderful!"

Aarika S.

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Alayna P.


Los Angeles, CA

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've loved working with kids for as long as I could remember and I share this passion with my mom who was a pre-school teacher. I'm looking for a job where I can really connect with the children and build a bond with them. I started working with kids officially when I was 12 years old and I've been working with kids ever since....
5.0
"She is good with a kids with varying abilities. Kids seem to take to her almost immediately. She is good with children of all ages. Very kind and patient young lady. She really enjoys working with the children and the children really love working with her."

Regina L.

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Danielle S.


Redondo Beach, CA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Stay-at-home Mom Who Is Now An Empty Nester Would Love To Help You And Your Family Out

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Newborn Specialist with a degree in early child development. I taught newborn care and babysitting courses at Henry Mayo Hospital. I volunteer at Torrance Memorial, use to for Children's hospital as a newborn cuddler, and worked nursery at my church. I have experience with preemies, multiples and special needs,...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Danielle is one of the few friends that was able to soothe my severely disabled daughter when she was very young. We have been friends for 15+ years and she is a reliable and trustworthy person. I would feel comfortable having her care for my daughter who is a...

Kelly H.

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Crystiani S.


Redondo Beach, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Family, I'm Crystiani, from Brazil, 36 yo. I did an childhood course, since then I've worked with children from 0 to 4 years old as a teacher before moving. My experience in U. S. is since 2013. I was a live in from 2013 to 2015 during this time I was responsible for 13 yo twins, one of them with special needs (one of my...
5.0
"Crys is kind, caring, responsive, responsible, and professional. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their children!"

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Crystiani S.


Redondo Beach, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hi Family, I'm Crystiani, from Brazil, 36 yo. I did an childhood course, since then I've worked with children from 0 to 4 years old as a teacher before moving. My experience in U. S. is since 2013. I was a live in from 2013 to 2015 during this time I was responsible for 13 yo twins, one of them with special needs (one of...
Crystiani can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Crystiani is a life saver! She helped us with our 6 week old as we prepared to move across the country. It was pretty chaotic because we were showing our house and packing up. She helped us all along the way and was so easy going. Plus, she's just so sweet. This is...

Sarah T.

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Anna T.


Lomita, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Errand Runner, Etc.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several babysitting and nanny references and have worked in a highly structured church child care for 2+ years. I have experience with multiples, special needs, CPR and high pressure situations. I do all of the grocery shopping, planning and cooking of meals for my family and also have house cleaning experience. I am a...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Anna is a GREAT household or personal assistant. She has a good attitude, takes directions easily and works independently. She is also punctual and a good communicator. My home has never been so organized!"

Katie H.

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Brittany H.


Los Angeles, CA

$17-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In the summer of 2016, I worked at a camp/rehabilitation that specializes in the care of children, adolescents, and adults with either psychical or mental disabilities. I worked with participants who have Autism, Cerebral Palsy, wheel-chair bound, Un-diagnosed Developmental Delays, MR, etc.
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Dawn S.


Lomita, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Development

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 grown daughters. I hold a California teaching certification in Early Childhood Education as well as a BS in Psychology. I have worked for local School District for 32 years and taught at private schools. I currently am employed with local school district as a substitute teacher and privately tutor special...
Dawn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Best thing happened to my family during pandemic was to get to know Dawn . My kids connected with her instantly and she is caring, loving and knows how to keep kids engaged and interested."

Maryam H.

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Shirlene E.


Torrance, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

1:1

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My previous experience is working as a 1:1 Para Educator for the Transition to Independence program at Palos Verdes Peninsula USD and Torrance USD as a Health Clerk.
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Shervande D.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Shervande. I currently have 7 years of experience as a Nanny, and had my own local babysitting buisness in the Florida Area. I am a punctual and organized individual, but also a energetic and outgoing babysitter who loves to work with all different types of children, including those with special needs. I always...
Shervande can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shy has been our nanny for the past two years and has become like part of our family! She started nannying full time for our twins when they were 7 months old and is only leaving us because we are sending them to preschool. We trust her completely in our home...

Jennifer O.

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Katie K.


Redondo Beach, CA

$18-25/hr15 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I am a creative and imaginative individual with 15 years of experience as a childcare provider. I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development and want to make a positive impact on their lives. I am patient, calm, and friendly, and I can communicate effectively with parents about their child's day and any...
Katie can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie is a supernova nanny!! She is absolutely amazing and I wish she still lived nearby. She cared for my special needs daughter at our home during covid, and truly knocked it out of the park. Because of Katie, my little one made progress in math during...

Lisa L.

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Sophia D.


Marina del Rey, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Developmental Specialist - Early Intervention - DIR/FLOORTIME EXPERT PROVIDER-

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sophia and my passion is to help children and their families with developmental delays to unlock their fullest potential by advocating, educating and promoting healthy developmental strategies. My Credentials include a master's in special education early childhood Birth-grade 2, teaching credentials in CA & NY...
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Yvette V.


Inglewood, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Been A Caregiver For 19 Years. I Have Worked With Patient Ages 59 Years Old - 108 Years Old

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Yvette V Summary: I am Reliable Private Duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Adept at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong rapport with a client. Specializes in elderly and special needs patients. Core Qualifications Certified...
Yvette can also help with: Home modification, visiting nurse, respite care, visiting physician, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Yvette is the most compassionate nurse/ caregiver I have ever known. I hired her to help me with my father he had pancreatic cancer. I was handling all of my fathers care from the afternoon until the morning… when he started to decline I was just overwhelmed and...

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Barbara A.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time - Fun, Responsible, Loving Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Barbara. I love working with kids. I enjoy everything about them and I am comfortable with all part of spending time with them. I love reading, sports, painting and doing fun activities. I am capable of completing tasks and doing routine chores. I am 32 years old. I speak both English and Spanish and I'm certified...
Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Barbara is a phenomenal nanny. She is patient, loving, loves to teach and is incredibly in tune with our 1 year old. She taught us so much as first time parents and helped get our baby on a schedule and to sleep through the night. She loves doing meaningful and...

Nikki R.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hawthorne, CA

Anna G.

5.0

Anna cared for our toddler for about 8 months before we decided to send him to preschool. She was never late a single day, very attentive to our son and helped around the house and with laundry. She's very responsible and a good communicator. she helped teach our son not to hit or bite and has been...

- Carolyn A.

Angella G.

5.0

Angella was a tremendous Help to our Mother On a Daily Basis from helping her get up every Morning to her shower and also with going to the Bathroom as well as daily Chores from House Cleaning to Laundry and Cooking our Mother suffer from Dementia as well as other Health Issues Angella was...

- Steve E.

Dawn S.

5.0

I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dawn S. She has been an outstanding mentor and leader throughout our time working together. Dawn is exceptionally determined and dependable, and always goes beyond what is expected of her. She has a very calming energy and your kids will love her kind and...

- Devon C.

Kevrene I.

5.0

As first-time parents, trusting someone we just met to take care of our newborn daughter at night was a bit nerve-wracking. Kevrene instantly made us feel safe handing over our new daughter. Kevrene was very professional but also had such a tenderness to our baby. We knew our baby was in good hands...

- Nolwen C.

Milena A.

5.0

We have loved working with Milena. She is engaging and playful with our three children. Responsible, hard working and helps a lot around the house. She has become a part of the family!

- Care member

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Hawthorne, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.