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We have 60 special needs caregivers in Lakewood, CA! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.
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Find special needs caregivers in Lakewood, CA that you’ll love
60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lakewood, CA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Lakewood, CA
5.0
(8)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Kevrene. I'm very passionate about working with children ever since my aunt opened up her daycare when I was 12. I started working there at the age of 16 and knew since then I wanted my career to be involving children and their development. I've worked with kids from the age of newborn to about 15 years of age....
Kevrene can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"As first-time parents, trusting someone we just met to take care of our newborn daughter at night was a bit nerve-wracking. Kevrene instantly made us feel safe handing over our new daughter. Kevrene was very professional but also had such a tenderness to our baby....
Nolwen C.
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, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
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, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Karina R
Hometown: Signal Hill, CA
Education: Cerritos College, CSDH and Compton Community College where I had obtain my teacher Credential.
Experience: I have 21 years of experience working with children of all ages in a childcare and private home setting. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have experience caring for...
5.0
"Karina is responsible, punctual, caring and always willing to adapt to any situation. She is a natural caretaker w/so many loving and attentive service. She has plenty of experience w/special needs kids and was always there w/patience, concern and teaching ways to...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Starting out as a nanny is an exciting journey, but also a daunting one. My experience with babysitting my nieces and nephew, as well as working as a hairstylist with children with anxiety and special needs, has given me a solid foundation for this new role. I am confident that my past experiences have prepared me for the...
5.0
"She's Well-prepared, Punctual, Honest, and she has a very kind sweet personality.
Yes, I would Recommend her."
Mercy P.
Emily E.
Whittier, CA
$18-28/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Emily and I'm 21 years old. I am a certified EMT so I have all my First Aid/CPR/AED certifications. I recently had a baby girl named Skyla so now I have a bunch of new experiences that benefit my nanny jobs. I used to be a lifeguard at Great Wolf Lodge so I can recognize potential hazards for your child(ren) in and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily watched my child today. She was on time, which is way harder to find on this website than it should be. My son loved her. And she cooked us a great meal."
Tamara C.
4.5
(6)
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"If you want someone who is truly a great caregiver, Taylor stands out. She is very loving, patient and dependable and so completely trustworthy in all ways. I give Taylor the highest marks possible!"
Teri J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
10 years as an Early Childhood Teacher. 6 years as Behavioral Interventionist. AA. Degree In Speech Pathology. BA. Degree:Child Development and Family Studies. 2 years experience working in a moderate/servere school location with LAUSD. Experience working with children with Autism, CP, learning disabilities, and Other. English,...
5.0
"Highly qualified, punctual and professional! I'm very pleased with the way my daughter is responding to her reading."
Breana T.
5.0
(4)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked as a care provider for a 14-year-old boy with autism. I've been on the job since birth until diagnosed as a special needs child. I follow up ABA at home, bring him to speech therapy, follow up his IBT from school to home. I liked what I do because I love children. For me, they are angels, so innocent and so pure at...
5.0
"I have hired Yolanda part time for my elderly parents. Yolanda is extremely conscientious, she always goes out of her way to help. She is a very reliable, honest and a caring person. She is very punctual and clean. In a short time she has become a very huge part...
Kavita L.
Sonya H.
Wilmington, CA
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a special education teacher who is taking a hiatus from teaching to raise my daughter. I have 9 years of experience working with children, including ABA experience. I've worked with a wide age range from 2-year-olds to 22-year-old young adults. Willing to work with typically developing children and people with disabilities....
5.0
"Sonya is an awesome caregiver to hire. She has excellent communication, asks important questions regarding the children who will be under her care, is dependable, takes her job pretty seriously, she is punctual for her appointments. I would definitely hire her...
Esther L.
Diana A.
Downey, CA
$26-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! 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 for...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Karina R.
Signal Hill, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Sitter Love Teach Children Utilizing Creativity Learning
3.8
(13)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Karina R
Karina R
Hometown: Signal Hill, CA
Education: Cerritos College, CSDH and Compton Community College where I had obtain my teacher Credential.
Experience: I have 21 years of experience working with children of all ages in a childcare and private home setting. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have experience...
Karina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Thank you so, so much for your incredible generosity and exceptional care you’ve shown to my child. You are absolutely wonderful, and we deeply appreciate the hard work, kindness, and patience. I feel truly blessed to have the amazing opportunity to continue to...
Care member
5.0
(2)
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
I have worked as a behavior therapist with children of all ages. Children with behavioral and developmental challenges require special care that I am equipped to provide. I am bright, caring and fun but firm when need be. I believe in positive reinforcement as primary means to motivate children. Learning through play 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...
Frances D.
Downey, CA
$20-45/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello ! My name is Frances I am a college student currently looking a side job . I love kids and I'm looking to expand my experience in childcare as of now I also help take care of my special needs brother so I am also gaining experience with children of special needs . I'm available the weekends and I am very reliable and ready...
Frances can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I have over 10 years of experience working with children with special needs. I have worked as a child and family specialist focusing on children's special needs and assisting families in developing positive coping skills to improve their children's daily lives.
Thalia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
Hello my name is Israel I'm a video game addiction expert and willing to turn your childs Ipad / video game addiction into positive and academic development in their own creative fun way.
I specialize with children who have special needs. I'm great with technology and can help with any computer related learning.
My...
Israel can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lakewood, CA
Kevrene I.
5.0
As first-time parents, trusting someone we just met to take care of our newborn daughter at night was a bit nerve-wracking. Kevrene instantly made us feel safe handing over our new daughter. Kevrene was very professional but also had such a tenderness to our baby. We knew our baby was in good hands...
- Nolwen C.
Daniela C.
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.
Sam L.
5.0
Sam is absolutely wonderful! She cared for my adult special needs son for a few hours each week or so for the past year until she moved. I am heartbroken to lose her! She is very fun, compassionate, understanding, caring, and intuitive. She is also very reliable.
- Shannon F.
Karina R.
5.0
Karina is responsible, punctual, caring and always willing to adapt to any situation. She is a natural caretaker w/so many loving and attentive service. She has plenty of experience w/special needs kids and was always there w/patience, concern and teaching ways to help. I would DEFINITELY HIRE her...
- 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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Ratings for Lakewood, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Lakewood, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.