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60 special needs caregivers are listed in La Puente, CA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in La Puente, CA

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Martha C.


La Puente, CA

$28/hr5 yrs exp

CNA

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 1 year experience working with patients that deal with Parkinson's and 7 years working with special needs. I am also CNA, HHA, and CPR trained. I have 7 years experience working with patients with Alzheimer's dementia. I have further experience in monitoring blood pressure, With my experience I keep patients comfortable,...
Martha can also help with: Companionship, personal care, meal prep, transportation, live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Martha worked assisting my Mother for about a year, she is a very compassionate, patient and caring person. I highly recommend her and I know she will make a difference in someone’s life. "

Care member

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Amanda F.


La Puente, CA

$18/hr1 yrs exp

Special Need Care

I work as a CNA (nurse) at a home for children with physical and mental disabilities. I love working with them and helping them.
I was school bus driver for special needs, I'm CNA DSP, I have experience working as a caregiver.
I am currently majoring in Psychology and decided I wanted to care for children with autism. I applied to be a paraprofessional at Capital Autism Services in Sacramento and I was hired. I worked with Capital Autism Services for a few months. I really enjoyed working with the children unfortunately had to leave due to a family...
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Nicole E.


La Puente, CA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Sitter

I love what I do I'm the oldest out of 10 kids... I'm very reliable and responsible... I know sign language
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Maria O.


La Puente, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Certified nurse and also tell development behavior mental health personal assistant suicide prevention sexual abuse positive guidance for life career and expectations personal health medical person I hygiene medical administration traveling nursing travel to doctors physical or recreational fun fun game therapy or educational...
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Vaneli A.


La Puente, CA

$18-23/hr4 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant

I am a Certified nurse assistant with 6 years of experience in physical and behavioral health care I have experience doing total care, Hands on care, stand by assist and companionship. I'm experienced with redirecting, providing hygiene care, patients with mobility, transfers, feeding, diaper changing, colostomy bag, dialysis,...
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Lauren V.


La Puente, CA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! I am currently studying speech therapy for children at College. I work with special needs children and am seeking additional opportunities to gain experience while helping fund my education. I am passionate about working with kids and pride myself on being reliable and supportive. I value open and honest communication...
I have raised four wonderful children and love spending time with kids of all ages. I enjoy playing, dancing, singing, and engaging in creative activities that promote learning and development. I also enjoy reading to children and take them on fun outings like walks or trips to the park. I'm happy to assist with errands, such as...
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Amanda D.


La Puente, CA

$18-20/hr4 yrs exp

Loving And Willing Caretaker

I take true pride in caring for people, any age. I have a lot of experience with elderly care but I also have experience with children of all ages and special needs children as well. My availability is totally open due to school being online:) I am CPR And First aid certified with caregiving experience
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Stephany R.


Whittier, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a preschool teacher looking for a new journey in my life. I love spending time with children, reading books and creating memorable activities. I'm patient, creative, fun and trustworthy. I'm looking to care for a child or two. I can create a routine and ensure your child has a great time while on my care. I like working...
Stephany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Stephany watched my two kiddos - ages 3 & 1. She was so warm, wonderful and engaging with them! They really enjoyed their time with her. Stephany is very professional, responsive and reliable. I'm so glad we found her and to be working with her. She's amazing -...

Alexa O.

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Donna L.


Monrovia, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids of all ages, from preemies, newborn infants, toddlers to teens, multiples, autistic, ADHD and special needs. I am CPR certified, with first aid experience. I am registered with Children Social Service through Trustline. (background checked) This is not just a job this is my career and I love it. I have...
Donna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Donna took care of my son since he was nine months old. She is patient and knowledgeable.She teaches my son a lot. She teaches numbers, alphabet and good behaviors. One thing I noticed when we sent my son to preschool I saw that my son's skill level was ahead of...

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Lorissa A.


Covina, CA

$35-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lorissa, I'm currently in college working towards a social work degree. I'm also a mom of two boys ages 10 and 12. I'm offering part time childcare, light household services, errands, and pet care. I love working with children and families and have experience with all ages. I have a special place in my heart for...
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Xenith K.


Walnut, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated, Experienced, And Passionate Childcare Professional

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate, understanding, experienced and passionate childcare professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience in both professional and private settings. Devoted to providing a safe, motivating and a cultivating environment for children to learn and grow. Actively seeking a challenging and rewarding career in making a...
Xenith can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I am writing this review after our interview and based on communications thus far. She seems intelligent, articulate, professional and friendly. She is punctual, open minded, and asks the right questions. I will write another review of her after she has spent time...

Roger L.

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Erica S.


Arcadia, CA

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 6 years of experience caring for seniors and children. I worked as a certified nurse assistant and home health aide for many years before transitioning to child care with special needs. Previously worked for a school district. I have worked for agencies and private in-home care. I am bilingual English and Spanish....
Erica can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep, transportation
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"We hired Erica as our late night caregiver and couldn't have been more satisfied. Her and her colleague provide a much needed support system for each other and that insured we always had coverage. Thank you so much for everything you did for our family."

Larry C.

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Jacqueline B.


Covina, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a very energetic person due to having two children of my own and three grand children. I was a school bus driver for 17 years for special needs children. Ive also worked as a caregiver and in medication preparation for the elderly for 13 or more years. I am loyal, caring, reliable, trustworthy and professional. I am a very...
Jacqueline can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is Caring, Kindhearted, Dependable, Loyal, Patient, Honest, and Supportive."

Lisa G.

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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.

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Dana S.


Pico Rivera, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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...
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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, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & 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.

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Casandra L.


Monrovia, CA

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings. With a passion for family care since 2016, I bring extensive experience in childcare. Spanning from newborns to fifth graders as well as children with special needs. My background includes both in-home and school settings. I am trustworthy and reliable, I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to join a new family. (I'm...
Casandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is the absolute best. I never knew how much somebody could be so well with my child. She's so good at putting my child to sleep when I'm not even the best that I struggle with it at night but Casandra is the absolute best."

Ciera M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in La Puente, CA

Martha C.

5.0

Martha worked assisting my Mother for about a year, she is a very compassionate, patient and caring person. I highly recommend her and I know she will make a difference in someone’s life.

- Care member

Stephany R.

5.0

Stephany watched my two kiddos - ages 3 & 1. She was so warm, wonderful and engaging with them! They really enjoyed their time with her. Stephany is very professional, responsive and reliable. I'm so glad we found her and to be working with her. She's amazing - highly recommend her!

- Alexa O.

Donna L.

5.0

Donna was great, not just with our infant son but with the whole family. She’s punctual and loving, and with her history of medical care, an ideal choice to watch children.

- Care member

Xenith K.

5.0

I am writing this review after our interview and based on communications thus far. She seems intelligent, articulate, professional and friendly. She is punctual, open minded, and asks the right questions. I will write another review of her after she has spent time with my wife.

- Roger L.

Erica S.

5.0

We hired Erica as our late night caregiver and couldn't have been more satisfied. Her and her colleague provide a much needed support system for each other and that insured we always had coverage. Thank you so much for everything you did for our family.

- Larry C.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in La Puente, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.