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48 special needs caregivers are listed in Indio, CA

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Indio, CA

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Carena V.


Indio, CA

$56/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

5.0

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I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for critical care ,...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, a little about me. I have been in the childcare business since 1995. I have taken "Child Oriented" college classes at OSU Scholars for Excellence in child care, Red lands and the University of Oklahoma. I closed my daycare center in 2017. I was not only the owner but also the Director. My child care center was voted the...
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Yessenia G.


Indio, CA

$29-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I'm a passionate childcare provider with 8 years of experience and a desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, and I have strong communication skills, keeping parents regularly updated on their child's day. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household rules to ensure a safe...
Yessenia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"OMG Yessi! She saved us on a very short term booking, shared documentation to put our minds at ease, and boosted our confidence throughout the process. As first time users of this service, Yessi was a dream to have found. Our 4 year old is still talking about the...

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Carena V.


Indio, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver , Medication Technician/CMA, Hospice Care

*Covid vaccinated* I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for...
Carena can also help with: Respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Carena is dependable and incredibly compassionate. She is knowledgeable about senior specific issues like memory care and is very supportive of family members as well as her clients. She is very patient and answers questions thoroughly and makes complicated issues...

Tracy M.

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Jennie S.


Indio, CA

$18-35/hr

Special Needs

I am a caregiver for 20 years. Have CARE people with the lot of disorders from Alzheimer's to dementia amputated PT , have CARE for down syndrome diabetes
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Sandra W.


Indio, CA

$17-22/hr9 yrs exp

Child Care / Nanny Experience

Experienced childcare and Nanny . Raised 2 boys myself. Have a medical background and CPR experience. Have special needs experience. Autism children. Disabled children. Patient and kind with children and pets.
Sandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Karla A.


Indio, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Karla and I am from Bermuda Dunes, Ca. I have a strong background in early childhood education in addition to being a mother and most recently, a grandmother. I earned my Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from College of the Desert in 1998. I have held positions as a Head Start and State...
Karla can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sandra W.


Indio, CA

$17-23/hr

Senior Care/ Dementia Care

Experienced senior care/ dementia care and special needs provider. I managed assisted living facility for 2 years in simi valley, CA Expierenced in all levels of in home care for adults and children with disabilities. Patient kind and caring. Fine with medication management. Great with all pets!
Sandra can also help with: Errands, dementia, transportation, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Daisy J.


Indio, CA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver/Behavioral Tech/Respite Worker

Dependable Behavioral Therapist/Individual committed to providing expert support for every client. Coordinates effective treatment by implementing prescribed interventions and facilitating positive interactions. Protects patients with proven techniques and full compliance with development. Dependable Behavioral...
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Kimberly S.


La Quinta, CA

$27-50/hr7 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant

Hello! My name is Kimberly, I am a 28-year-old college student pursuing my Registered Nurse. I received my CNA 7 years ago and 2 years working along with my team of caregivers 24/7. Providing care to pts with Alzheimer's/dementia/Parkinson's bedridden and hospice Pts. As well as special needs children. Here's a list of...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Kimberly is passionate about setting realistic goals to helping you get through your challenges in a professional way. She is diligent about completing her work schedule, and is quickly apparent she and her team love their work, sometimes unfortunately a rare...

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Richelle S.


Palm Desert, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Richelle and I have been working with children all of my life. I grew up caring for my two sisters, one much younger than me and one with cognitive impairments. I have experience working with children of all ages, and have 15 years experience working with special needs, mild to moderate. I am comfortable with...
Richelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Richelle is always on time, reliable, but also flexible with our ever-changing schedule. She is incredibly respectful of our routine with Anna and takes care of her throughout the day just like we would. Anna (and the dogs!) are always so excited to see her. I feel...

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Flor V.


Indian Wells, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny (Experienced With Special Needs Kids!)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

:D Hello! My name is Flor and I've been babysitting children ages 0-12 for as long as I can remember! I have extensive experience not only in Childcare but also as a Private Tutor. I also absolutely love animals as well so I can guarantee you will not be disappointed in choosing me if your household includes furry babies! I've...
Flor can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Flor has taken care of our kids over two separate periods and has been wonderful. (Kids 4/6, as well as 5/7 years old) She's been very communicative and has provided lots of details into what the kids have done (crafts, swimming, etc) and how they've behaved. Thank...

Keith W.

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Destiny R.


La Quinta, CA

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Destiny and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have experience in ABA working with children ages 0-25 yrs. old. doing both Natural Environmental Teaching as well as DTT and I love what I do! I also have experience working with children who are developmentally delayed in speech, cognition,...
5.0
"She was great with my special needs son. She went out her way to take him for his favorite lunch - Costco and had great communication throughout the day. I would highly recommend her for your child."

Nathan P.

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Berenice G.


Coachella, CA

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Student Teacher, Fun Sitter And Friendly :-)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

As a special needs teacher and childcare provider with a deep passion for nurturing young minds, I bring over seven years of experience and a wealth of skills to the table. My nurturing and patient personality resonates with children, creating a safe and stimulating environment for their growth and development. With a background...
Berenice can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She was fantastic with the boys. Easy communication and fully engaged with the boys the whole time. Will definitely use her again "

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Berenice G.


Coachella, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a special needs teacher and caregiver ! I am very reliable, patient, and caring person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring & teaching special children, from youth to teenagers. I believe that the small milestones achieved are only the beginning to a successful future! ***NEW MOMS/FIRST TIME MOMS*** I...
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Lisa M.


Palm Desert, CA

$35-47/hr10 yrs exp

Minister, Mom, Cared For My Daughter With Cancer,Former Caterer, I Care About People's Lives. Van

I babysit from my home. Parents are welcome to stop by and check up on their kids. and help with special needs. I would need to pick up my kids from school. Sunday's I go with my family to church. I travel about Every few months to preach for a short time. Am also a published author. . I prepared her food, took her to doctor...
5.0
"I have known Lisa for many years and she is an amazing lady. She has a loving, generous and caring spirit. She is a wonderful mom to her own children. Lisa knows how to make people of all ages feel valued and special. When she lived in the Bay Area, she reached...

Melinda R.

Hello! I'm a dedicated and experienced caregiver with a background in special needs and a passion for supporting individuals of all ages. I have extensive experience working with both elderly individuals with special needs and youth in my community. In addition to my caregiving experience, I lead a youth group and young adult...
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Monica P.


La Quinta, CA

$17-25/hr

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have firsthand experience working with special needs since my son has autism and my second son has pervasive development disorder. I am familiar with meltdowns, food sensitivity, and can identify triggers. I have learned to teach coping skills through ABA therapist that have worked with my own sons. It's hard work at times...
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Isela G.


Coachella, CA

$30/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With Teacher Experience

I have 5 years+ teaching experience and 1 year experience with special needs as well. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. My passion is teaching children about this fantastic world around us and watching them learn. With all my skills and experience,...
Isela can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Heather H.


Palm Desert, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

HI there, I'm looking primarily for part-time work. I have 20+ years working with special needs children in a tutoring capacity, and I've been a nanny throughout my life for children of all ages. I grew up with a cousin who is severely autistic (nonverbal), so I'm well accustomed to the lifestyle of special needs people. I love...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Indio, CA

Yessenia G.

5.0

We had a wonderful experience with Yessi! She was prompt, responsible, and instantly connected with our son (4) and nephew (2.5). It was clear from the start that she has a natural ability with kids, making them feel comfortable and engaged. We felt completely at ease leaving our boys in her care,...

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Carena V.

5.0

Carena assisted my ailing father with his care. She was kind, patient, warm, and extremely professional. Our family appreciated her support for my father during an extremely difficult time for us. We would HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone.

- Alex C.

Kimberly S.

5.0

Kimberly is passionate about setting realistic goals to helping you get through your challenges in a professional way. She is diligent about completing her work schedule, and is quickly apparent she and her team love their work, sometimes unfortunately a rare attribute in todays world. Her team are...

- Care member

Richelle S.

5.0

Richelle is always on time, reliable, but also flexible with our ever-changing schedule. She is incredibly respectful of our routine with Anna and takes care of her throughout the day just like we would. Anna (and the dogs!) are always so excited to see her. I feel very safe leaving our baby in...

- Care member

Flor V.

5.0

I wish I could bring Flor home with us! We are on vacation in Palm Desert and have used Flor for various day and night shifts throughout the week. Flor’s clear and thorough communication prior and during our trip helped our planning go so smoothly. Her attention and care to every detail with all of...

- Hilary B.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Indio, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 48 listed special needs caregivers.