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60 special needs caregivers are listed in La Palma, CA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in La Palma, CA

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Chea M.


La Palma, CA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

7 Years Autism Experience!

5.0

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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...
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Chea M.


La Palma, CA

$21/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver Looking For A Job ..

Hello , I am Chea and I am a reliable , caring, loving caregiver . I have been in child care for many years and also took care of kids all ages that are special needs . As of right now I am taking care of a 80-year-old man with Alzheimers . I Change him and feed me in the evenings through the week . I have had other experiences...
Chea can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
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Michaela C.


La Mirada, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

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, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Oluwatosin A.


Anaheim, CA

$20-40/hr6 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Joy has exceeded all expectations. She is everything you want and need in a caregiver. She is very kind, patient, gentile, and quick to recognize when to be helpful. Joy is a very unique person. She is self motivated and willing to go above and beyond to help....

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Arthur G.


La Mirada, CA

$19-25/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Assisted Living Attendant in the Orange and Los Angeles County Areas

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.

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Sandra D.


Huntington Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Senior Caregiver.

Hello, I am seeking full or part-time employment in childcare or senior care. I have extensive experience with running a household and am able to drive to and from appointments, school, or activities. I also love cooking and can help with meal prep. My experience with senior care began when I cared for my grandmother. I would...
Sandra can also help with: Visiting physician, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"Sandra is an awesome caregiver. Always on time, reliable and compassionate. I feel at ease knowing that my husband is in her care. "

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Elizabeth R.


Lakewood, CA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver Available For Full / Part-Time Jobs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for five years. I really enjoy working with the elderly because I like to make their lives and routines easier and make them feel happy at home. My experiences include bathing, housekeeping, medication reminder, errands, doctor appointments, and companionship. I also attended ICDC College for Medical...
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Diana A.


Downey, CA

$25-27/hr6 yrs exp

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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Angela V.


Bellflower, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for over 14 years. I currently work at a high school with Special Needs students and nanny a 7-year-old in Tustin. I am seeking a nanny position closer to home.
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"I have had Angela as a sitter for my adult disabled daughter for 3 years. She is a wonderful, caring provider, dependable provider and I have never had any reason to question my decision to hire her. She has been such a help to me and my family, which has allowed...

Sharon L.

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Amy S.


Huntington Beach, CA

$26-32/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher With Many Years Experience Working With Kids

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a former teacher with over 10 years experience working with children age 2 months-12 years. I have 2 years teaching experience, 5 years as a special needs aid, and 12 years as a tutor. I've been a nanny over three years after leaving the teaching profession. I have a BA in English (Long Beach State), a Masters in...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Amy is amazing with children, friendly, on time, and very reliable. She takes her job seriously and never misses a beat. Five stars for her all around! "

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Debra S.


Huntington Beach, CA

$10-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver (retired LPN)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

20+ years experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Working in a number of settings. From newborns to end of life care.
5.0
"We hired Debra to take care of our cat when we went out of town. As it turned out, she was the perfect fit. Debra took such good care of the cat, that I don't think she even noticed we were gone. She kept us well informed on how the cat was doing and reassured us...

Laura S.

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Kelsey M.


Whittier, CA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Kelsey is fantastic with kids. She brought little goodies (crayons and coloring book) to help the kids warm up to her which they did right away. She gets right down to their level and plays with them (4 kiddos) and is mindful of any food/schedule requests. Her long...

Jackie M.

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Halie S.


Lakewood, CA

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced, Patient, & Great With Kids!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Halie! I have been professionally working with kids ages 6 months - 12 years old for the past 7 years. However, I also have personal experience with babysitting my little cousins and siblings since I was 14 years old. I also have experience with special needs children as I use to work for Los Angeles Unified...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My two babies (2 1/2 and 1) had never had a babysitter before and I was nervous about how it would go. But when Halie arrived, I was instantly put at ease. She is very calm and kind and my toddler immediately felt comfortable around her. So comfortable that even...

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Stephanie G.


Buena Park, CA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Certified Chef and Personal Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love to cook! It is my passion to help others while creating and providing healthy meals. I have been cooking for over 10 years and can prepare just about anything. Nutrition is vital to living a healthy life. Our busy daily lives sometimes prevents us from eating excellent, nutritious, balanced meals at home. That's where I...
5.0
"We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time, hard-working, and very supportive! We are very happy we found her!"

Sabrina L.

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Josefina F.


Long Beach, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love love Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had a son with special needs for 10 years and now I m available to help other Mothers with extensively care that our special Babies need.I had experience with Cerebral Palsy. I know how to use Suction Machine, Asthma machine and gastronomy tube or G-tube. I am also a CPR certified.
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Kristyn K.


Long Beach, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full-Time Nanny In Long Beach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristyn and I live in the Long Beach area. I'm looking for a full-time nanny position with a fun-loving family. I would describe myself as adventurous, intuitive, and empathetic. My interests include exercising, eating healthy, being in nature, singing, writing, and learning Spanish as a second language. I have...
Kristyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kristyn is responsible, a great care giver to her younger sisters. She has cared for our family dog while we were away on trips. I trust her completely. We love her like a daughter. I would absolutely recommend her for a child care-giving position."

Kathy P.

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Madison Y.


Seal Beach, CA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny

I have 10+ years of experience working with children and 7+ years as a nanny. In addition to being a nanny, I have worked as a private homeschool teacher, special needs tutor, and after school care provider. I have extensive experience with special needs, toddlers, potty training, and multiples. I have experience with...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Taylor J.


Cypress, CA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

An Experienced Babysitter With 4+ Years Of Experienced

My name is Taylor. I have extensive child care experience. While getting my BA in psychology I nannied for a family of 5 with 2 sets of twins as well as were many families date night/back up sitter. Once I relocated back to OC I began to provide respite care for families with children who have special needs. While doing that I...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

3.0
"She applied for my position but it looked as though she was unable to meet the hours I needed. I sent her a follow up e-mail asking for clarification on her schedule and she never responded."

Ayisha H.

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Sara M.


Norwalk, CA

$24-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sara, I'm a mother of twin boys, age 18. I speak English and Spanish. I have my own car, clean driving and criminal record. I'm a very nice kind, loving, caring, fun, energetic, outgoing person, who loves kids. I've been a nanny for more then 10 years. I have worked with all ages, twins, additionally I have worked...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sara has been with our family now for close to two years. Words can not express what a blessing Sara has been to our family. Not only has she cared for our child extraordinarily well, she has cared for the needs of our entire family. Our son loves her as though she...

Mitchell R.

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Sam L.


Long Beach, CA

$20-22/hr8 yrs exp

Seeking A Family To Nanny For!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

***Currently only available for one day jobs/ date nights/ babysitting, etc. Send me a message for more information.*** Hello! My name is Sam, thank you for visiting my profile! I've been caring for children for the majority of my life, I absolutely love their energy and the wonderful things they teach us. I come from a big...
Sam can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Samantha was a joy to work with and my children adore her. Always dependable. I don't know what I would have done without her. "

Emily B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in La Palma, CA

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.

Oluwatosin A.

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, well informed, a great problem...

- Care member

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.

Sandra D.

5.0

Sandra is an awesome caregiver. Always on time, reliable and compassionate. I feel at ease knowing that my husband is in her care.

- Care member

Angela V.

5.0

I have had Angela as a sitter for my adult disabled daughter for 3 years. She is a wonderful, caring provider, dependable provider and I have never had any reason to question my decision to hire her. She has been such a help to me and my family, which has allowed me to go to work with no worries...

- Sharon L.

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