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Find special needs caregivers in Marina del Rey, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Marina del Rey, CA

The average posted rate is $27/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Marina del Rey, CA

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Athena S.


Los Angeles, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

4.8

(5)

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to check out my page! Working with children has been my calling. I've worked with children in many different areas including preschool, daycare, after school programs, high school, babysitting, special needs assistance, overnight summer camp and tutoring. You can expect me to be punctual,...
Athena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Athena has been such a pleasure to have for our little girl. She is very attentive to detail, flexible, and gentle with everyday handling. She does specifically as instructed and is exceptional at keeping track of all and any activities she's tending to with your...

Adam R.

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Katie K.


Redondo Beach, CA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny For Special Kids!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids with special needs for 4 years. I most recently worked for a family with a little girl who has a feeding tube and developmental delays. The job was so rewarding and fun. One family I nannied for has a child with Down Syndrome whom I adore. He is so fun and funny and the best kid to play hide and seek...
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Lynn F.


Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 plus years experience with caring for children ranging from newborns to teens. I have six years experience with multiples and four years experience with special needs children. I am a very structured and detail oriented individual. Family, togetherness, and children are my everything. Fun fact about me. I am in the...
Lynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lynn has been a great and helpful asset to our family. We highly recommend her. She is very communicative and reliable."

Ivory C.

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Anna G.


Santa Monica, CA

$30-45/hr5 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Nanny At Your Service

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

In 2016 I started nannying a 4-year-old with special needs. I also joyfully raised two children of my own who are now thriving adults. Children have always held a special place in my heart, but working with J also made me realize how important it is to care for all children with absolute patience and kindness. I would consider...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Anna cared for our toddler for about 8 months before we decided to send him to preschool. She was never late a single day, very attentive to our son and helped around the house and with laundry. She's very responsible and a good communicator. she helped teach our...

Carolyn A.

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Pamela C.


Los Angeles, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Giver Available

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.

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Lachinda B.


Los Angeles, CA

$17/hr6 yrs exp

There Is Beauty To See And Something To Learn From Each Individual You Brush Paths With...

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...
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Abegail S.


Beverly Hills, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a graduate of a 4 year bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), USRN. I am a Licensed REGISTERED NURSE in California with numerous duties, experience and responsibilities in newborn care, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), delivering babies, suctioning newborn secretion, cutting of the cord, intermediate care for special...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very punctual. Extremely sweet and caring. Not to mention Abegail is an extremely hard worker who will put the needs of your little one above all. I would hire Abegail 1000x over."

Jhenelle F.

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Adela M.


Los Angeles, CA

$40/hr20 yrs exp

I'm A Fun, creative And Compassionate Person.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Adela M, I'm 49 years old, with 30 years of child care experience. I'm fully vaccinated, I have a clean driving record, bilingual, very responsible and flexible since I'm not married and no kids. I have experience from new born to pre-teens. also I have experience with children with special needs. have great...
5.0
"Adela is caring and professional. She has many decades experience of being a nanny and it shows with how she interacts with my son. Plus she’s on time and communicative!"

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Aleksandra J.


Venice, CA

$28-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Aleksandra (Allie) and I recently graduated with an MA in English Literature from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. My past experience includes working at a summer camp in Washington DC, the National Children's Research Center (NCRC), a preschool in Washington, DC, for both special and non-special needs...
Aleksandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Allie was wonderful with my 2 year old and 1 year old as a date night sitter and even helped out with my two dogs. She's extremely intelligent and very professional and punctual. We will be using Allie again in the future!"

Lisa P.

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Mayra M.


Inglewood, CA

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Advanced Newborn Care Specialist And Postpartum Doula

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I've worked with children for over 20 years. Certified private preschool teacher. Worked as Professional Nanny, I owned a licensed family daycare for 7 years (lots of experience with multiples) I've been working for 3 years providing RESPITE care for families with children with special needs. Certified Nursing Assistant...
Mayra can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Mayra was an incredible help to us. We originally hired Mayra as a night nurse for 2 weeks for our 5 month old so that we could take a little break and catch up on some sleep. Mayra not only helped us with sleep training but when our day time nanny had a family...

Carol W.

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Michael S.


Los Angeles, CA

$27-35/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver/manny/special Needs Caregiver/babysitter

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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Michael helped out my niece and nephew for the last week after school. My brother and sister inlaw needed last minute help with their kids and he did a great job looking after them. He picked them up from school, helped them finish their homework and made them...

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Alexis H.


Redondo Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A Vessel Of Love And Light!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Alexis H, I am a loving mother to my 2-year-old son. Very passionate about anything that I do. Currently studies in child development with some units completed. Along with years of experience with child care. Managed a motor sensory gym for children of all abilities. Autism Spectrum and Special Needs...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Alexis is very sweet and personable. My kids loved her, and my toddler is pretty particular. She was early everyday and she actively played with my preschooler so he had a lot of fun with her. She is wonderful!"

Aarika S.

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Teresa B.


Hawthorne, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello, my name is Teresa and I am a caring, sweet, patient and reliable nanny. I enjoy reading, signing, dancing and cooking healthy meals for children. I have been working with kids for 20+ years. I have experience from newborns to 11-year-olds, both girls and boys. I have also cared for children with special needs and have...
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Teresa was hired by our family 3 years ago and has far exceeded our expectations! She started watching our 6 month old baby during covid. She was extremely careful and cautious and helped keep our baby and family as healthy as possible. Then she began watching our...

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Ariel R.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

Patient, Tender Female Great With People Of Special Needs Of All Ages!

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
"Ariel is a brilliant young lady whose words line up with her actions. I have seen her grow so much over the last eight years that I'm am blown away. I am proud to know this young lady and can't wait to see her next accomplishments that await her."

Eric B.

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Beatriz S.


Los Angeles, CA

$28/hr6 yrs exp

The Help You Need And More!

3.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Beatriz, I have a Bachelor's degree in Education and Child development. I have experience with Montessori method and Special needs (TDAH and Down Syndrome). I worked as a teacher for 2 years with kids 3 years old to 12 years old. I have 5 years of nanny and babysitter experience with infants, toddlers and kids.
Beatriz can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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G'ani-shanice P.


Inglewood, CA

$18-35/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! -- My name is G'ani. I am graduate of Howard University with a Master's in Accounting. I currently have a CDA (Child Development Associates) in Infant and Toddlers and have been employed as a Special Education Teacher. I have 7 years of childcare experience. I've been working with children since I was 17 and it means a lot...
G'ani-shanice can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"G'ani is phenomenal - any family would be incredibly lucky to have her as a nanny. G'ani has provided full time care to our two young children since August 2021. Our children adore her. G'ani is totally dependable, kind, and creative. We are very sad to part with...

Daniel K.

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Liliana F.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Monday Thru Friday Caregiver/CNA/HHA Available

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.

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Andrea W.


Los Angeles, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

ABOVE The Average

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.

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Jasmine A.


Hawthorne, CA

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jasmine and I am an incoming fourth year at UC San Diego seeking a babysitting position. I have worked as a regular nanny, so I am familiar with adapting to the needs of different families and their children. In addition to previous experience as a babysitter/nanny, I have a very large family and therefore have...
Jasmine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jasmine babysat for us a few times. My kids (age 1 through age 9) liked her and requested that she come back. She was reliable. Thanks!"

Meg K.

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Martine P.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Nurse With Special Education Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny/nurse for over 25 years taking care of kids all Ages and also some with Special Needs I am French very detail oriented and do everything for the children including taking care of bath time to cooking their meals and washing their clothes Have any questions please call me. I have included my resume and...
Martine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Martine has cared for our son for close to two years, in that time she has become part of our family. We call her our son's third grandmother and we cannot imagine what we would have done without her, especially without her careful attention during this pandemic....

Mdaya M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Marina del Rey, CA

Athena S.

5.0

Athena has been such a pleasure to have for our little girl. She is very attentive to detail, flexible, and gentle with everyday handling. She does specifically as instructed and is exceptional at keeping track of all and any activities she's tending to with your child. Attention to detail and...

- Adam R.

Lynn F.

5.0

Lynn has been a great and helpful asset to our family. We highly recommend her. She is very communicative and reliable.

- Ivory C.

Anna G.

5.0

Anna cared for our toddler for about 8 months before we decided to send him to preschool. She was never late a single day, very attentive to our son and helped around the house and with laundry. She's very responsible and a good communicator. she helped teach our son not to hit or bite and has been...

- Carolyn A.

Pamela C.

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 done. She listens well, knows when...

- Lorna R.

Abegail S.

5.0

We hired Abegail for a weekend date night. She was a pleasure to interview - friendly and polite, and asked to meet our son prior to the night out to make sure they got along. She took careful notes as I showed her around our house and everything she would need. She arrived on time, played with our...

- Emily K.

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Ratings for Marina del Rey, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Marina del Rey, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.