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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Los Alamitos, CA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 1 years

Special needs caregivers in Los Alamitos, CA

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Christian P.


Los Alamitos, CA

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Carecheck and motor vehicles records verified. I'm Christian and I'm 25 years old. I have almost 2 years experience with children ages 3-17. I have vast experience watching multiple children at a time thanks to my time with BSA. The following list below is where I acquired all my experience. -BSA at IROEC camp(approx 1...
5.0
"Christian was extremely helpful with my 3 year old. He was kind, caring and gentle. Definitely will hire Christian again this summer."

Tamia T.

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Israel V.


Los Alamitos, CA

$20-30/hr

Special Needs Paraprofessional

+2 years of working with kids in a school setting -very patient and good with computers - work best with epilepsy, autism, and non verbal.
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Israel V.


Los Alamitos, CA

$25-50/hr • 2 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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Amber D.


Long Beach, CA

$17-50/hr

Care Giver With A Flexible Schedule

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.

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Angela V.


Bellflower, CA

$18/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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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Jaquelin V.


Garden Grove, CA

$29/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun Productive And Lovable Sitter , Caregiving For Children And Seniors .

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jaquelin I am a mother , I have always loved children therefore I have worked with children in charity events , my daughter's PTA at their elementary. I've also worked in the dental field with children . I've done some caregiving for special needs children that has brought me a lot of experience with autism and...
Jaquelin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Jaquelin is such a caring person and I have a great experience with her taking care of my 7 month old girl. She always tries her best to fit my schedule and super easy to communicate with. I would strongly recommend her to families with childcare needs. "

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Lauren S.


Huntington Beach, CA

$20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter And Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with children of all kinds, I cared for a girl with rhetts syndrome for a year. My tasks included feeding, cooking for, driving, reading to, and talking to her. I also have experience working with kindergartners and first graders. I worked with them for 2 years. I read with them, painted with them, practiced...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We came to Care.com to explore our nanny options and found Lauren through them. We appreciated how professional, punctual and helpful she was. We also liked how well she connected to our baby and her educational background. Even though we currently don't have a...

Gabriela S.

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Sandra D.


Huntington Beach, CA

$25/hr • 10 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, personal care, live-in home 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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Josefina F.


Long Beach, CA

$20-25/hr • 10 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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Raegan E.


Long Beach, CA

$16-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter (All Ages And Special Needs)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Raegan and I have been babysitting for 7+ years. I have always loved children and have grown a huge patience for kids of all ages. I have also worked with special needs children for about 4 years. I am very reliable and an excellent multi-tasker. I would love to help you out with whatever you need whether it comes to...
Raegan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Reagan is amazing! She is friendly, punctual, upbeat and fun. My girls absolutely love her! I am grateful to have found her to help watch our girls."

Jessica C.

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Jennifer R.


Lakewood, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fully Vaccinated Caregiver

Hello, I'm Jenna, a caring and experienced caregiver with over 10 years in the field. I've worked with In-Home Support Services through the state and privately, specializing in special needs and senior care since I was 16. My journey began by caring for my father, who is blind and has mobility issues. Since then, I've gained...
Jennifer can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Jenna is an amazing and dedicated caregiver. Gave us daily updates and got along so well with my senior mother in law, who can be a challenge ! Jenna has also watched my baby and has been so attentive and engaged with her. 10 out of 10 would recommend, she is...

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Kenyetta T.


Bellflower, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Is My Specialty

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for all special needs: Down syndrome, children with seizures, G tube, catheters, ADHD, mental illness, Autism. I have 10 years of experience.
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Shemayla L.


Long Beach, CA

$22-23/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Shemayla. I'm Looking Forward To Working With Your Lovely Family.

I'm a childcare provider with seven years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about helping children learn and grow, and I believe that every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment to thrive. My experience in babysitting roles has shown me that I have a knack for connecting with children and...
Shemayla can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"She is loving caring and will get to the duties that are given "

Dior W.

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Yvette K.


Huntington Beach, CA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

My name is Yvette. I am a patient, compassionate and reliable individual. I find caring for others to be very rewarding by offering my experienced care, comfort & companionship. I worked at Hoag Hospital 10+ years in patient care. I have 10 years private home care experience as well in...
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Taryn E.


Anaheim, CA

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids of many different ages as a babysitter, coach , including a 5-month-old and kids with special needs. I love kids and helping out. I love doing art activities or just singing to Disney movies. I am also certified in CPR and first aid and have a special education degree. Please consider me to help you and...
Taryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Taryn was perfect! Very responsive, was great with our son, proactively communicated, and was so nice. We would definitely work with her again!"

Jordan P.

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Irina G.


Huntington Beach, CA

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a BA degree in speech therapy and have experience with difficulty in swallowing, speech, oral motor and articulation. For the past 6 years I have been working as Applied Behavior Therapist with children and adults on the Austism spectrum. Many of my clients have mixed diagnosis that have equipped me with knowledge and...
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Yolanda P.


Long Beach, CA

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Babysitter, Nanny

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.

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Stephany R.


Whittier, CA

$28/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Stephany is very reliable and amazing with kids. Having a teaching background she really knows how to engage children. My daughter loves Stephany!"

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Shannon O.


Huntington Beach, CA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

PT Babysitter/Nanny Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Shannon, nice to meet you :) I have tons of experience. I've been a live in Nanny, Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny, Babysitter & I'm a single mom with a teen. I know what kids are like & what they need, I actually listen to them. I love kids & I'll treat your babies like they are my own. I don't mind sick kids or...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Shannon has been so wonderful with my infant triplets. She started helping us with them when they were about two months old, and has been so loving with them the entire time. She's very capable of managing three infants who may all need attention simultaneously,...

Lisa P.

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Irina G.


Huntington Beach, CA

$40-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny With 15 Years Of Experience

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Irina! I have over 15 years of experience in child care, starting as a babysitter before running a Sunday school program for children ages 1-13. My passion for child development led me to earn a bachelor's in pediatric speech pathology in 2016. I also have a medical background as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer but...
Irina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We were so lucky to have Irina as our nanny for a full week while on holidays in LA. Irina helped us with our 4 y.o. daughter and was an absolute God-send to spend the entire day to resolve all chores from getting ready to meals, full day out at theme parks, face...

Tushaar A.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Los Alamitos, CA

Christian P.

5.0

Christian was extremely helpful with my 3 year old. He was kind, caring and gentle. Definitely will hire Christian again this summer.

- Tamia T.

Amber D.

5.0

She's Well-prepared, Punctual, Honest, and she has a very kind sweet personality. Yes, I would Recommend her.

- Mercy P.

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.

Jaquelin V.

5.0

Jacqueline is very caring and sweet. She took a great care for our baby. She was understanding to the unique needs of our baby and cared for her the way we wanted. She was always on time and a great communicator. We highly recommend her for any child care need..

- Care member

Lauren S.

5.0

We came to Care.com to explore our nanny options and found Lauren through them. We appreciated how professional, punctual and helpful she was. We also liked how well she connected to our baby and her educational background. Even though we currently don't have a need for a nanny, we're keeping in...

- Gabriela S.

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