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60 special needs caregivers are listed in La Mirada, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in La Mirada, CA
Arthur G.
La Mirada, CA
$19-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Assisted Living Attendant in the Orange and Los Angeles County Areas
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In my first months as a caregiver by profession (since October 14 2005), I assisted a 52-year-old gentleman who had cerebral palsy while his mother was able to make errands. He could not speak, but I am sure that he appreciated my presence, tending to the basics of bathing, grooming, hygiene, and spoon feeding while she was...
5.0
"Art was very responsive from the "get go". He continued his excellent service by confirming date and time needed and made contact the night before the service. He is calm and caring -- what is needed in a medical situation.
"
Carol F.
Michaela C.
La Mirada, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a current college student who is majoring in Elementary Education. I have experience working at an elementary and middle school and have also been a full time nanny. I am dependable, patient, hardworking and creative. I am fully capable to help your child with schoolwork or to help with their developmental needs and...
Michaela can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I was able to meet Michaela over zoom ahead of time. She was extremely gracious as I was extremely late to our zoom meeting, but she was super sweet and patient with me and was willing to meet with us anyway! She was open and warm with myself and the kids. The day...
Jasmine C.
Hello! I'm a 31-year-old aide/tutor/mentor with 10 years of experience and a bachelors in Anthropology. I've worked in both the classroom and in home. Over the last decade, I've worked with ages K - college, as well as all ranges of disabilities. With my inclusion experience, my job was to bridge the gap between teacher's...
Crista W.
La Mirada, CA
$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Preschool Teacher With Training For Special Ed
I've been a preschool teacher for over 4 years and I majored studying learning differences and disabilities. I've worked at public and private schools building my own curriculum and integrating daily activities.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
hello families looking for sitters
My name is Janell and I am a senior at Biola University, graduating in May! I am in school to become a speech language pathologist, so working with kids is something I love and am passionate about. I live in La Mirada near my campus, but am occasionally home with my family in Yorba Linda....
Janell can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent nurse graduate who has over 10 years of babysitting experience and am looking for a job during this transition period between graduation and finding a job as a nurse! I currently work at CHOC hospital as a nursing assistant a few days a week and will be specializing in pediatrics as a registered nurse! I am...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Kaitlin P.
La Mirada, CA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Love Having Fun With Children By Building An Environment For Everyone To Create And Have Fun!
I have 10 years of experience. I have been babysitting for over 10 years and I have been doing extended nanny 1-3 daycare for the past 4 years. My specialty is working with elementary children and children with special needs including autism. I can also help with Travel and Carpooling. I received my bachelor's in Child...
Kaitlin can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(16)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for patients with Alzheimer's, dementia and patients who have special needs. I have taken care of many patients who are bedridden and do the full scope of the duties such as bed bath, change bed and linen. I cook for the patient and do their daily exercise routine, if needed. Each patient is different...
Espie can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Espie is amazing and I cannot say enough great things about her! She has too many great qualities to list them all but she’s empathetic, caring, professional, kind, smart and simply the best! We are so blessed to have her and my mom and our entire family loves...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Jenna, a caring and experienced caregiver with over 10 years in the field. I've worked with In-Home Support Services through the state and privately, specializing in special needs and senior care since I was 16. My journey began by caring for my father, who is blind and has mobility issues. Since then, I've gained...
Jennifer can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Jenna is an amazing and dedicated caregiver. Gave us daily updates and got along so well with my senior mother in law, who can be a challenge ! Jenna has also watched my baby and has been so attentive and engaged with her. 10 out of 10 would recommend, she is...
Care member
5.0
(3)
I have over 8 years of experience with newborns/infants (0-6 months); toddlers(1-5) and children (10-12). I've worked with different families in the LA area. I am very responsible and committed to my job and responsibility when caring for children. I also work part-time as a Physician Assistant finishing my Master's degree in a...
Auria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Auria is such a charismatic person with a passion for details and patience for taking care of any situation."
Jorge E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a funny , great sense of humor, compassionate, caring , understanding, patient.
I understand the difficult decisions a family has to make when it comes to there loved ones. Opening your home to a stranger is life altering, I'm a trusting and loyal person. compassionate. I lift, transfer, bath dress cook clean. Exercise...
Oluwatosin A.
Anaheim, CA
$20-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Joy. I have over six years of experience working with special needs children in various capacities that care is needed. This includes autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome.
I would describe myself as a compassionate, reliable, hardworking, observant and a patient person.
Oluwatosin can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Oluwatosin, or Joy as we know her, is a beautiful, kind, smart, caring, reliable, honest, gentle, amazing person. She has been helping my Mom, an Alzheimer's patient, for 2 years. We met her through a friend and I trust her completely. Joy is very highly educated,...
Care member
Nancy K.
Rowland Heights, CA
$19-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver for individuals with special needs and can provide a safe and supporting environment. I am also responsible, positive, and hard-working, so I can give you essential and in-home support as well as emotional and physical assistance.
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced caregiver with 13years of in home personal care service's. Along with also working as a CNA at an Assisted living facility in the lock-down units for residents with severe dementia and or Alzheimer's and with development disabilities. I really love working and caring for people and am reliable and trustworthy...
5.0
"Teri was a blessing for our recent needs. We felt comfortable with Teri from the moment we first interviewed her. She stepped in to help as if we'd known her for years and delivered beyond our expectations. Wish we could hire her full time! We highly recommend...
Jan F.
Diana A.
Downey, CA
$25-27/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I graduated with my degree in child and family studies at CSULB, so I have learned a lot about kids. Even without the degree, I've always been well experienced with taking care of kids. I've been on care. com for 7 years and still have care jobs from when I first started on the app. I was a summer camp ymca counselor...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
Jennifer R.
Lakewood, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as an IHSS care provider since I was 16. My father is blind, and I have also worked with many children with special care situations. I love working and learning through music and art, crafts, and reading. I have a calming personality that helps when tasks become frustrating, and assess the problem with love and...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. I am Chay and I have worked with kids that are now teenagers that have autism . Been taking care of special needs for over 14 years . I am very reliable and responsible. I am flexible as well . I have my own car and I am CPR certified. . I am with a amazing family now but they are moving and have to find another job . I...
4.0
(4)
My name is Serafina, I am a Highly-dependable professional caregiver with good values, compassionate heart and over 10 years extensive for both adults and children with special needs.
I have had experience with ages from 3 months to elderly with Down syndrome, Autism, Adhd, cancer, Alzheimer and more.
I am well knowledgeable...
Serafina can also help with: Respite care, dementia, home modification, personal care
5.0
"Serafina has been our occasional caregiver for our mother for sometime now. She is very caring, patient and loves to help around the house. We have been very fortunate to have found her and highly recommended her to anyone. "
Lisa R.
Kelsey M.
Whittier, CA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Kelsey and as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a mom! While I am currently single and not yet a mother, I find so much joy in taking care of other people's kiddos while they work! I worked as a preschool teacher for 4 years while attending school. I have 12 ECE units and one year of experience...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Kelsey has watched my 2 young boys many many times over the years. She is incredible with babies and kids of all ages. My kids have always loved having Kelsey around. My older son is autistic, and he has always felt comfortable around Kelsey and I fully trust her...
Tara B.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Educated and reliable caregiver looking for a family to help with their young children. Adept in providing optimal care to children as young as 8 weeks old and children with special needs. Willing to take on household duties and work with families to better meet their individual needs.
In December I will graduated with a 2nd...
Daniela can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Very punctual, dependable and trustworthy,, she communicates well and I felt at ease while my children were in Daniela's care."
Maleika T.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in La Mirada, CA
Arthur G.
5.0
Art was very responsive from the "get go". He continued his excellent service by confirming date and time needed and made contact the night before the service. He is calm and caring -- what is needed in a medical situation.
- Carol F.
Michaela C.
5.0
I was able to meet Michaela over zoom ahead of time. She was extremely gracious as I was extremely late to our zoom meeting, but she was super sweet and patient with me and was willing to meet with us anyway! She was open and warm with myself and the kids. The day of the our booking she reached out...
- Jasmine C.
Espie R.
5.0
Espíe is the ultimate professional. Always on time, reliable, compassionate, and skilled in dealing with dementia issues. A godsend for our family.
- Elaine L.
Jennifer R.
5.0
Jenna is an amazing and dedicated caregiver. Gave us daily updates and got along so well with my senior mother in law, who can be a challenge ! Jenna has also watched my baby and has been so attentive and engaged with her. 10 out of 10 would recommend, she is terrific and responsible and caring
- Care member
Auria A.
5.0
Auria is such a charismatic person with a passion for details and patience for taking care of any situation.
- Jorge E.
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