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387 special needs caregivers are listed in Los Angeles, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Los Angeles, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over the past 12 years I have taught and assisted children with various special needs in classroom settings from elementary through high school. I have been employed for the last year caring for an 11-year-old girl with autism. This job is sadly coming to a close and I am looking for my next opportunity.
I started as a teacher's...
5.0
"Stephanie was a respite worker for my son with special needs during the summer and school breaks for many years. He and his typically developing sister always looked forward to visits from Stephanie which allowed my husband and I to go out. Stephanie always focused...
Martha P.
Ariel R.
Los Angeles, CA
$25-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
Patient, Tender Female Great With People Of Special Needs Of All Ages!
5.0
(2)
I've worked with Special Needs children through my church who has a group for Special Needs children; and I've also worked with them as a best friend of mine is a caretaker of a fellow with down syndrome and some mental retardation. Through the plethora of memories built with children in these two settings I have come to love as...
5.0
"My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world. She helped him set up appointments, went with him to all doctor's appointments, relaying pertinent info to the family,...
Anthony R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for a special young lady. I have respect for her life as is. I help with bathing, dressing, talking, laughing and some discipline.
5.0
"Yvette was fantastic! She was nice and friendly. She was on time to pick me up to take me to my surgery. She waited in the waiting room for me while I recovered. She got my prescriptions filled. She checked in on me daily to see how I was recovering and to see if I...
Jeff G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Taking care of your loved one, is my passion. Over 28 plus years in the medical field licensed and many years of hands on experience, treating your loved one with the love, dignity and respect helping krep them as independent as possible. Every day's a different journey and I'm hear to assist every step of the way. I come with...
5.0
"Andrea is so kind and patient in taking care of my father-in-law. We are so grateful to have her."
Deondre W.
Dandre J.
Los Angeles, CA
$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
I M A Very Adaptable, Concerned And Passionate Person. I Work Well With People Of All Ages
3.7
(3)
I have worked as a supervisor at a daycare and managed daily activities. Including children with autism, and other disabilities. I've also taught gymnastics youth classes
5.0
"He is very reliable, trustworthy and respectful. I would definitely hire him again and I do refer him out."
Nikia R.
Elena F.
Los Angeles, CA
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor/Nanny Looking For After School Care Opportunity!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Elena. I am a lifeguard, swim instructor, part-time babysitter, nanny and after-school caregiver. I have 20+ years of experience in childcare and 15+ years as a lifeguard. I am currently CPR/First Aid certified and working at the West Hollywood Aquatic Center. I am looking for an afternoon/evening...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified nursing assistant and home health aide as well as CPR/BLS and first aide certified. I am a patient, dependable, honest, quick thinking and calm individual.
I have both personal and professional experience. My experience includes patients with stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease, hemiplegia,...
5.0
"You will be blessed if you are lucky enough to have Liliana as a caregiver for your loved one. She intuitively anticipates what help and support is needed, and goes the extra mile to do whatever is necessary to the improve health, relaxation, cleanliness, and well...
Stephanie S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I just completed my certification in Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress. The last few years have been an unusual and overwhelming time for children in terms of education and learning. I want to provide families with tools to navigate and alleviate some of the mental/emotional stress. I have worked with...
5.0
"June is simply the BEST. June worked with my autistic son full time for 7 years throughout his entire elementary school, including summers. She was his school aide, behaviorist, community companion, tutor, medical helper, social planner, dental accompaniment,...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Due to the fact, that my first degree cousin suffers from severe disabilities, I have been introduced to people with severe disabilities early on in my life. I have always embraced her and have been always been drawn to work with people who are vulnerable.
I have a warm and positive personality but am understanding the need for...
5.0
(1)
Currently offering social Saturdays for children on the Autism Spectrum, kids with special needs and emotional regulation disorders. Ages 6-12! Please message me for more information! Join Our social Saturdays! I provide a unique opportunity for children to socialize with their peers and the community! We work on academics,...
5.0
"Egypt has become my sons 'big brother' he is an extended part of our family. Although my son towers Egypt, Egypt has a strong presence that my son respects. He has been a pleasure to work with and we look forward to continuing to work together!"
Tammy M.
Laura S.
Los Angeles, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience working with K-12 students. I've worked with students from different backgrounds and needs. These experiences have led me to pursue my career as a Special Education Teacher. Currently, I am working on obtaining my Special Education Teaching credentials. I am passionate to become an educator because I...
5.0
"We hired Laura as a nanny / caregiver for my Autistic child over the summer and she did a fantastic job! She was reliable, professional, and easy to work with. Laura has an amazingly calm personality which allows her to roll with a willful OCD child, without...
Benjamin F.
Lachinda B.
Los Angeles, CA
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
There Is Beauty To See And Something To Learn From Each Individual You Brush Paths With...
5.0
(1)
I have over 25 years of experience caring for people of all ages, with all types of illness, disease and disorders.
I am a mother to a 12-year-old autistic son. I have had experience throughout the years working in the nursing field caring for people with mental and physical challenges. I have also had a live-in adult young male...
Martha C.
Los Angeles, CA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for those with special needs. I've worked with patients in wheelchairs and also an amputee, who needed special types of equipment to assist with transfers. I also have experience working with G-Tubes, and having to change the bag every day, and clean the site flush tube when clogged. I also have...
5.0
"She was great! Patient & kind. We really enjoyed her help! Would highly recommend her."
Christina C.
Brittany H.
Los Angeles, CA
$17-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In the summer of 2016, I worked at a camp/rehabilitation that specializes in the care of children, adolescents, and adults with either psychical or mental disabilities. I worked with participants who have Autism, Cerebral Palsy, wheel-chair bound, Un-diagnosed Developmental Delays, MR, etc.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have almost 4 years experience working with kids with special needs, from working with one family for 2 years, short term side jobs with multiple families, volunteering with the Son Rise Program, and working in my old high school special education classroom! I'm current a UCSB student studying data science and mathematics...
3.0
"Ally is a friendly and energetic young adult who provided short-term care for my child. Unfortunately, she did not fulfill her obligations with us and stopped showing up for her shift."
Mechiel T.
Hebe V.
Los Angeles, CA
$17-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Have been an activity instructor and caretaker for clients with MS, Down's Syndrome, Asperger's, Autism, and advanced Dementia. References available upon request.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience comes with caring and assisting with my mother, who was diabetic and had complications with other organs failing, several months after a kidney transferred. Bathing and grooming, preparing meals, administering medication, transporting to dialysis and doctor appointments, maintaining her living space.
Assisting...
5.0
"I've hired Pamela twice, and now she is my "go-to" woman. Pamela is a fantastic dynamo!! She is highly ethical, very smart, an extremely hard worker, and when she cleans something it is truly CLEAN!!! Pamela genuinely cares about doing the job the way I want it...
Lorna R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents! I'm Yeimy, known as Cora to the little ones I care for. As a dedicated Nanny specializing in newborns and special needs babies, I bring a wealth of certified experience and strong references from satisfied families!.
Currently, I am also pursuing studies to become a therapist focusing on postpartum depression. This...
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cora is a gem! She helped me on several occasions, picking up my children from school, driving them to their after school activities, and back to my home. She is kind and friendly. I truly appreciated that she would text me at each transition, proactively. I would...
Charleen K.
Elizabeth S.
Los Angeles, CA
$24-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Bilingual, College Educated, Special Needs & Autism
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Liz and I'm an empathetic caregiver, A little bit about myself: I come from a large family, so taking care of people comes as second nature to me. I started working as a care giver and found a new passion of taking care of people. I'm also a mother to an adult daughter. My schedule is currently open
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Liz has helped my family for many years. She was originally hired by me in 2010 to help with my newborn son and his two-year-old brother. When my second child was 18 months old he was diagnosed with severe global developmental delays and autism. Liz help...
Daisy D.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My experiences include being a 'nanny', assisting with basic chaperoning of children of employers I was a personal assistant for, being an art teacher for kids ranging from age 4 to 16, tutoring kids for ISEE and SAT/ACT, ranging in age from 5 to 18, being a caregiver for a young adult on the autism spectrum (special needs), and...
Michael can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Michael was so good for our family. We worked with him for 9 months and only stopped because our schedules changed. During his time with us he made sure to make his time with my son (4 year old) fun, educational and adventures. He taught him yoga, how to read...
Eric B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Los Angeles, CA
Stephanie Y.
5.0
Stephanie was a respite worker for my son with special needs during the summer and school breaks for many years. He and his typically developing sister always looked forward to visits from Stephanie which allowed my husband and I to go out. Stephanie always focused on making the time spent with our...
- Martha P.
Ariel R.
5.0
My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world. She helped him set up appointments, went with him to all doctor's appointments, relaying pertinent info to the family, advocated for him to get the maximum...
- Anthony R.
Yvette J.
5.0
Yvette was fantastic! She was nice and friendly. She was on time to pick me up to take me to my surgery. She waited in the waiting room for me while I recovered. She got my prescriptions filled. She checked in on me daily to see how I was recovering and to see if I needed her to assist me with...
- Jeff G.
Andrea W.
5.0
Andrea W. is a kind, caring, responsible, outgoing, and exceptional caregiver. She is willing to go over and above and out of her way for all those she looks after. It was a pleasure to have her help me as my caregiver for the past ten months before I moved out of the state.
She was punctual and...
- Lyza W.
Dandre J.
5.0
He is very reliable, trustworthy and respectful. I would definitely hire him again and I do refer him out.
- Nikia R.
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Ratings for Los Angeles, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Los Angeles, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 175 reviews of the 387 listed special needs caregivers.