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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 $19/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Lakewood, CA

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Stephanie G.


Buena Park, CA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Certified Chef and Personal Assistant

5.0

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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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Claire P.


La Mirada, CA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Claire

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey everyone! My name is Claire and I am a freshmen business major at BIOLA university in California! I have been babysitting and caring for children as long as I can remember! I have had multiple babysitting jobs throughout high school as well as assisting in my church nursery. I have experience caring for large families,...
Claire can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Claire is a rare find in a college student. Responsible, conscience, kind, and willing. She has a good attitude and works hard at whatever she does."

Jenny L.

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Diana A.


Downey, CA

$25-27/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I love working with children. I graduated with my degree in child and family studies at CSULB, so I have learned a lot about kids. I've been on care. com for 6 years and still have families from when I first started on the app. I have volunteered for three years at St. Joseph's school and worked with kids. I am very...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Karina R.


Signal Hill, CA

$30/hr10 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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...

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & 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.

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Erika L.


Torrance, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Therapist

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...
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Chea M.


La Palma, CA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

7 Years Autism Experience!

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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Thalia F.


Long Beach, CA

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Carer

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Israel V.


Los Alamitos, CA

$25-50/hr2 yrs exp

Video Game Addiction Expert

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

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Michael D.


Stanton, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

10+ Exp. W/ Seniors, Special Needs, Recovery, Etc

Exceptional client care for more than 10 years of experience. Meds Training Cert. With DSP1 & DSP2. Activity Director Cert. CPR Cert. Driver. A simple & cheerful guy. A dad. Musician.
Michael can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

I currently work with children in a school setting. I work mostly with special needs children. I started working with kids when I was offered a position as a Behavioral Interventionist. In my spare time, I like to listen to music, and build legos. One thing you should know about me is I am reliable and very trustworthy.
Hello! I'm a Nanny with 5 years experience and 9 years of child car experience. I have CPR and First Aid Training. I have experience with multiple child at a time and special needs children and adults.
Alexandria can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I worked at Intergen Health as a home health aide. I gave insight towards holistic needs, providing emotional support and basic support . I was also able to hone my skills in prioritizing tasks in an efficient manner. I taught Basic American Sign Language, and tutored children that have special needs.
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Michelle B.


Long Beach, CA

$18/hr1 yrs exp

C.N.A./Home Health Aide/Companion Care

Hello- I'm Michelle! I have experience as a special needs caregiver but would like to expand my experience to working with seniors. I'm energetic, fun loving, and patient. I love people of all ages and pets. I don't mind housecleaning or preparing meals and I can use my own vehicle for transportation as long as it isn't too far...
Michelle can also help with: Companionship, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
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Katheryn S.


Long Beach, CA

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Katheryn

My name is Katheryn I am from Colombian and have living in the United States for 3 years. In my country, I worked as an administrative assistant, business consultant and as a preschool assistant. I worked here in USA cleaning houses and as assistant in an after school programs taking care of children. I am a very flexible person...
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Maria S.


Buena Park, CA

$18-19/hr

Hi I Love Caring For People

Hi I I'm caring respectful and hard working . im also trustworthy, I respect others and there believes . I'm willing to learn new things . I'm willing to get trained if needed . thanks
A young 24-year-old still fairly new to the Vegas area. With 3 years of babysitting and nannying under my belt as well as taking care of an autistic child. I've also babysat for multiple people in my family of all ages. From infants to toddlers, I'm okay with just about any age group. Getting along with children as always been...
I have more than 2 years of experience taking care of kids and adults with disabilities. I am caring and very responsible person. I love helping others.
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Mandy H.


Seal Beach, CA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care Help Available

I'm a mom of a teen who recently spent 1. 5 years caring for an infant into her toddlerhood. I have experience with kids with special needs and worked in a classroom for kids on the spectrum. I'm easygoing and fun and a great cook.
Mandy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I am passionate about working with children that have learning disabilities, ADHD, special needs, ODD, sensory processing disorder, traumatic brain injuries, and more.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lakewood, CA

Stephanie G.

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.

Claire P.

5.0

Claire is very engaging and is very creative when playing with my two boys. She is on time and responsible.

- Stacy R.

Karina R.

5.0

Es una persona muy calida con mi perro y se preocupa que el esta bien

- Care member

Kristyn K.

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

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Lakewood, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.