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60 special needs caregivers are listed in La Crescenta, CA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in La Crescenta, CA

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Nidia S.


La Crescenta, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I have been nanny/babysitting for close to 10 years. I have much experience with children of all ages. I was also a caregiver for special needs for about 3 years. I am both CPR and First Aid Certified. I am a responsible, caring, trust worthy person and very nurturing and motherly by nature. I am energetic, creative, and love to...
Nidia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Like friend 's so kind person always smiling and giving the best for all other, working l know her for longer l just can say .. honest & smart always given the best."

Victor S.

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Kristen G.


La Crescenta, CA

$26-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello

3.7

(3)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience nannying multiple children, caring for special needs, and animal care. My background is in musical theater so I love being creative with kids and developing their inner artist. I am very active so I enjoy taking kids to the park and enjoying the outdoors. I have a reliable car so I can...
5.0
"Kristen was amazing managing 4 kids and a dog all at once. She kept them engaged with no screens. She also cleaned up before leaving and had the kids help with cleanup! "

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Victoria C.


La Crescenta, CA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

IHSS Caregiver

Warmest Greeting! I am a certified IHSS provider that is dedicated in helping those in my community! I am a future teacher in the making at the University of Northridge, and enjoy working with children and adults alike. As an IHSS worker, some of my duties include: Providing compassionate care to seniors and assistance with day...
Hi, my name is Elizabeth. I'm currently just getting out of a job I had for the last 5 years, 24 hours a day for a 93-year-old producers wife from Hollywood. I absolutely loved my job, and Martha she became family. Her family all lived outta state. I have been in the medical field for over 20 years. In college and high school, I...
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Lucinda H.


North Hollywood, CA

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Women

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of senior citizens for the past 15 years. Experience in distributing medications, bathing, dressing, feeding, tube feeding, cooking, cleaning, mobility issues and some physical therapy. I am outgoing, have a great sense of humor and easy to get along with. I am very patient, and have a good beside manner,...
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Lucinda is amazing. She is a deeply caring person. It’s her nature. She is upbeat and try’s to uplift the patients spirits. I trusted her completely to take good care of my loved one. She communicates what is needed. You will be very happy you found her. Marcie "

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Kristina B.


Pasadena, CA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Kristi P.

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Loving nanny looking to connect with families in their homes! Over 10 years of experience working with children and 6 years working with children in a professional environment. Experience with children from newborns to teenagers. Experience with differently abled children and children with special needs. Comfortable tutoring in...
Kristina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Kristina is incredibly caring, kind, thoughtful and trustworthy. I have had the pleasure of watching her interact with and take care of kids on numerous occasions and she knows how to effectively communicate with kids of all ages. She has a special knack for child...

Pauline Y.

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Jerome S.


Glendale, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Full Time Care giving Live-In/Live Out What Ever Is Possible

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in a private senior living facility, nursing home, and mostly private care as well. I am well experienced in Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Muscular Dystrophy, Lewy Body disease, minor and major health issues, trauma, and/or accident recovery. I also handled patients who have bipolar disease, hospice and...
5.0
"Jerome is the complete package. Some people care but aren't all that competent. Others have skill but no heart. And some with both compassion and skill still lack the flexibility to learn knew things. With Jerome you have compassion, skill, and flexibility all...

Craig C.

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Maria C.


Montrose, CA

$45-55/hr10 yrs exp

NCS

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Over 20 years of childcare experience. NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST. Over 6 years of teaching experience. CPR/First Aid Certified. Trust line Registered. Advanced Trained and Certified Newborn Care Specialist. Sleep training Parent educator. Registered and Member of The NCSA. BIO: Hi moms and dads,...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Trustline Certified

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"My husband and I hired Maria as a night nanny when my son was around 3 weeks old. Having help a couple nights a week saved us during those first couple months of parenthood. Maria also had lots of tips for new parents and I'm certain her advice helped us develop...

Lauren C.

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Stephanie Y.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Special Needs Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over the past 12 years I have taught and assisted children with various special needs in classroom settings from elementary through high school. I have been employed for the last year caring for an 11-year-old girl with autism. This job is sadly coming to a close and I am looking for my next opportunity. I started as a teacher's...
5.0
"Stephanie was a respite worker for my son with special needs during the summer and school breaks for many years. He and his typically developing sister always looked forward to visits from Stephanie which allowed my husband and I to go out. Stephanie always focused...

Martha P.

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Martha Isabel M.


Glendale, CA

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full, Part Time Or Live In Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience working for the finest families in Los Angeles. I have experience with kids, seniors, people with special needs and disabilities. I am very organized, punctual and always open to complete multiple tasks depending on the family's needs such as doing grocery shopping, run errands, pick up...
Martha Isabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"My kids loved Martha. She worked for us for years. She played with them and had endless patience and energy. She is kind and very conscientious. Highest recommendation."

Denise H.

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Veronica C.


Burbank, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Credentialed elementary TEACHER EXPERIENCED in actively ENGAGING w/your kid@ yourHOME/HOTEL, reliable, trustworthy, vigilant&passionate about kids&nurturing development! Cared for MULTIPLE SIBLINGS@a time of all ages/milestones/personalities/special needs/day&night routines for BABY-12yo! Available to add a fam to my roster for...
Veronica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We cannot speak highly enough of Veronica. She started caring for our daughter when she was just four months old, and over the past eight months, she has become an indispensable part of our family. From the very beginning, Veronica demonstrated an incredible...

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Luana G.


North Hollywood, CA

$23/hr8 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Luana is my favorite person! She was my nanny in 2018 and took care of my boys for a year, she took care of my baby who was only 2 months old and my other boy was 2 years old. she took care of them with a lot of love and care. I recommend her for sure."

Amanda L.

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Jerome S.


Glendale, CA

$30-32/hr10 yrs exp

To Secure A Challenging And Responsible Position That Will Allow Me To Utilize My Care-Giving.

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Experienced working in a senior living facility, nursing home, and mostly private care as well. I am also well experienced in handling Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Lewy Body and Special Needs cases. Minor and major health issues, trauma, and/or accident recovery. Also handled patients who have bipolar disease, hospice and...
Jerome can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Jerome is family now! He helped us transition my Grandma home after she had a stroke and needed hands on help. He helped with mobility rehabilitation, meds, showers, cooking, doctors appointments... he is everything we could have wished for. My Grandma adores him,...

Jamie R.

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Jacqueline C.


Los Angeles, CA

$26-40/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time House/pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My experience includes babysitting young children, light housework, house managing, errand running, and house/pet sitting for a few families collectively for the past 5 years as well as working in a high school as a special needs aide for 7 years. I have recently taken a leap of faith and have moved down to LA from the Bay Area....
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Don't miss the opportunity to hire Jacque. She is the perfect fit for the busy family. We interviewed and immediately hired her. She has been a dream. Always cheerful, willing to help and ready to work. Jacque used our car and helped transport our teens to and...

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Megan F.


Pasadena, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Careing Experienced Teacher/therapist

Hello I currently work as a RBT (registered behavior therapist) for a Pediatric Therapy & Adult Services group. I work in an elementary special needs class at an area school. I am a multimedia artist and have many, many hobbies involving art. I am trained in a practice called Mneme Therapy which uses painting, singing,...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan is AWESOME! She is part of our church family, and a natural with kids of all ages and energy levels. She is sweet, calm and very thoughtful. She's also proactive in helping others! She put together a fellowship dinner all on her own, just so we could all...

Emily C.

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Abigail R.


Burbank, CA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic And Attentive Sitter, Always Finding Ways To Help

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I just finished my degree as a student athlete at SBCC. I love sports and am extremely optimistic and personable. I have been a nanny/family assistant for 6 years and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have also have 2 years of experience as a personal assistant and enjoy doing anything that...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Abbie is a doll! My 7 year old twin boys loved her and looked forward to her watching them. After her first time sitting, they immediately asked for her again when she left. My 14 year old daughter tagged along a few times and gave a raving review too! Abbie was...

Kelley M.

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Nadia H.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Nanny !

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! Please check out my reviews! :) I am a 33-year-old young woman with YEARS of household experience! Most recently I worked for a Waldorf type preschool but had relocate as I moved to the East side from Topanga! Looking for something more local to me :) I have been a playful, silly, fun nanny to 3-6-month-old...
Nadia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nadia cared for our infant in the Spring of 2021. She connected with our son quickly .She came with experience and offered helpful recommendations for his sleep. She took him for walks and was dependable. We recommend Nadia!"

Jenna S.

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Cicely J.


Pasadena, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I've been a CNA since 1997, went to nursing school for my RN but changed my course and went into holistic healing. I am a Certified Reiki Practitioner and certified in Sound healing. I have experience with Alzheimer, ALS, PLS, Stroke, Developmental disabilities, nonverbal clients, Hospice, Dementia, sundowners, mental...
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Laura C.


Altadena, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Personal Assistant/Nanny, Assisting A Boy With ADHD/OCD With School And Activitivities.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had a long career in Entertainment in Events and Marketing and after loosing my husband to cancer, transitioned to part time work to have flexibility in raising my two children. I do Personal Assisting, and one of my duties with one family is on line with their ADHD/OCD child for his studies in 7th grade. I have always...
5.0
"Laura is amazing. She is experienced, tireless and dedicated."

Ken Y.

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Martha Isabel M.


Glendale, CA

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full, Part Time Or Live In Senior Caregiver

I have over 20 years of experience taking care of elderly people with different types of disabilities. I am CPR certified and have experience providing prescription medications, doing physical therapy, cooking and feeding meals, driving to doctors appointments, among other tasks. I understand what it takes to assist a person...
Martha Isabel can also help with: Home modification, personal care, visiting physician, live-in home care
5.0
"Martha is a kind and wonderful person, very conscientious. My kids loved her. She worked for us for years. She played with them and engaged them and got them to laugh. She is also very tidy and efficient around the house. Very punctual, has own transportation, I...

Denise D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in La Crescenta, CA

Nidia S.

5.0

Nidia teaches our sons (ages 4 and 2) Spanish once a week. They love her and look forward to her visit.

- Quyen N.

Kristen G.

5.0

Kristen was amazing managing 4 kids and a dog all at once. She kept them engaged with no screens. She also cleaned up before leaving and had the kids help with cleanup!

- Care member

Lucinda H.

5.0

Lucinda took care of my sister for over 2 years. She was extremely reliable and always ready to help. She not only bathed and dressed the patient but took her to doctor appointments, shopped for her, kept the apartment clean and made sure to give my sister all her medications on time. She also...

- Care member

Kristina B.

5.0

Kristina loves our cats and they love her! Very responsible and responsive!

- Care member

Jerome S.

5.0

Jerome is the complete package. Some people care but aren't all that competent. Others have skill but no heart. And some with both compassion and skill still lack the flexibility to learn knew things. With Jerome you have compassion, skill, and flexibility all rolled together. I can't offer as many...

- Craig C.

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

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in La Crescenta, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.