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48 special needs caregivers are listed in La Quinta, CA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in La Quinta, CA

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Alexandra C.


Coachella, CA

$22-24/hr1 yrs exp

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

First Aid

CPR

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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, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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...

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...
Hi I'm Summer! I am currently a Junior in college in the Los Angeles area and I'm here in Palm Desert for the beginning of the Summer! I have been babysitting since I was about 14 years old. I have experience working with kids of all ages and spent time volunteering at the boys and girls club working with kids with special...
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Lynn M.


Palm Desert, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Allow me to introduce myself-my name is Lynn M and I have three decades of experience in education, tutoring, and caregiving. I have been a certified preschool and elementary teacher for 30 years, and I spent five of those years teaching special education. I love working with babies and children of all ages and it brings me...

Kayla V.


Indio, CA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello my name is Kayla. I was a recreation a supervisor at a resort for the past three years. My daily duties included organizing activities for kids, ensuring toys and equipment are clean, and keeping the kids safe. In addition, I have been a babysitter for the past three years taking care of children from the ages of 3 months...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I am a professional, clean, organize, and very detailing. I can be a very good companion, I am a very positive and happy person. I enjoy cooking and outside activities.. I have a long career in hospitality and fashion. Personal assistant/companion I'm very active person as far working out and swimming every day. Please feel...
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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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Beatriz A.


Cathedral City, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Honeyb Home Health Aid

5.0

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I am a healthy, strong and very responsible 50yr old with vast experience in nursing. I have two associates, one in Health Science and I am working on my Bachelor's degree, also working towards becoming an RN. I have worked 11yrs with special needs children, 2yrs in Rehab and Nursing, 3yrs Internal Medicine Office, and the last...
Beatriz can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Beatriz is a complete professional. She looks and acts the role of a professional care giver. She was also knowledgeable on the latest changes in guidelines for palliative care through Medicare. This allowed access to many resources we didn't know we were...

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Lora N.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Dependable Special Needs Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Lori and I've lived out here in the desert for 15 years and I love it out here. I grew up in Iowa and I'm a HUGE animal lover. I have experience in taking care of children and adults. I have been working with special needs kids starting in grade school and had my first paying job working with special needs kids when I...
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Andrea M.


Cathedral City, CA

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Sweet

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced, responsible and fun-loving babysitter with over 10 years of experience. Work with children is my passion. I have experience with special needs kids. I love to play/teach them a variety of activities. I'm Comfortable taking care of newborns (age 0-3), infants, and toddlers. I'm graduated with a Pre- K teaching...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Andrea is THE best nanny we’ve ever had! I cannot recommend or praise her enough. She absolutely loves what she does and it shows. She watched our 1yr old multiple times a week for a couple months while we were in Palm Springs. She took her swimming, on walks, made...

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Aurora Q.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

All Levels Of Care

I have over 40 yrs experience in the medical field .. CNA , HHA, Medical Assistant, CPR, First aid worked in many different fields and levels of care from newborn to elderly from all mental disabilities to all physical disabilities , bed ridden to independent took care of both my parents with Alzheimer's/dementia and heart...
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Yvette S.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-36/hr20 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been taking care of children for the past 20 years because I'm passionate about helping children grow, learn, and reach their full potential. As a creative and friendly individual, I connect easily with children and create a safe and nurturing environment where they thrive. I keep parents updated on their child's day and am...
Yvette can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Rosa A.


Cathedral City, CA

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Need A Nanny?

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello their, my name is Rosa and one of my favorite things to do is care for young children. I have worked as a respite care provider since 2017 for special needs children and as a babysitter for many family and friends. I have cared for small infants as small as 3 months old! I love to work with babies mainly because they are...
Rosa can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Ryan H.


Palm Springs, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Male Care Provider

Hello, My name is Ryan. I have 29 years experience working as a caregiver and personal assistant. I am looking to provide full-time care in the Palm Springs area. I worked for a lovely woman in San Marino, CA for the past 4 years. They would provide a great reference for me. I am able to assist with personal care of bathing,...
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Shannon C.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

CNA, HHA, Registered IHSS Provider

I have better than 15 years experience assisting Seniors, Young Adults and Children. My Certifications are CNA, HHA and am an active Provider with IHSS. I care about people greatly and enjoy bringing comfort, safety and hopefully smiles into their day. I love pets, am a Non Smoker. Fluent in English
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Tiffany R.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$23/hr9 yrs exp

Fun, Safe, And Reliable

Hi, my name is Tiffany. I have worked with PSUSD & The Family YMCA of the desert for almost 9 years. I have worked with children ages newborn to 13 as well as children with special needs. I am currently working in a functional life skills class. When working with children I ensure to provide a safe, fun, educational &...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in La Quinta, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 48 listed special needs caregivers.