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44 special needs caregivers are listed in Palm Desert, CA

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Palm Desert, CA

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Lisa M.


Palm Desert, CA

$35-47/hr10 yrs exp

Minister, Mom, Cared For My Daughter With Cancer,Former Caterer, I Care About People's Lives. Van

5.0

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I babysit from my home. Parents are welcome to stop by and check up on their kids. and help with special needs. I would need to pick up my kids from school. Sunday's I go with my family to church. I travel about Every few months to preach for a short time. Am also a published author. . I prepared her food, took her to doctor...
5.0
"I have known Lisa for many years and she is an amazing lady. She has a loving, generous and caring spirit. She is a wonderful mom to her own children. Lisa knows how to make people of all ages feel valued and special. When she lived in the Bay Area, she reached...

Melinda R.

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Richelle S.


Palm Desert, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Richelle and I have been working with children all of my life. I grew up caring for my two sisters, one much younger than me and one with cognitive impairments. I have experience working with children of all ages, and have 15 years experience working with special needs, mild to moderate. I am comfortable with...
Richelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Richelle is an outstanding caregiver. She is reliable, adaptable and ready to swing into action. She hit the ground running with my 3 children and due to her natural and authentic character, my kids took to her instantly. I would recommend her and I will continue...

Paul L.

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Kaffrey H.


Palm Desert, CA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver, Sitter For All Ages Even Seniors. Have Experience With All Ages. Private, Facilities.

Hello, My name is Kaffrey 47-year-old female. Little bit about myself. Originally from WI, grew up in the Santa Barbara area and have been in the desert for 8 years in which I've been doing elderly care, babysitting, dog walking etc. I have so much passion for helping others. I'm a very outgoing, personable, kind, loving,...
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Lynn M.


Palm Desert, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Allow me to introduce myself-my name is Lynn M and I have three decades of experience in education, tutoring, and caregiving. I have been a certified preschool and elementary teacher for 30 years, and I spent five of those years teaching special education. I love working with babies and children of all ages and it brings me...
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Heather H.


Palm Desert, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

HI there, I'm looking primarily for part-time work. I have 20+ years working with special needs children in a tutoring capacity, and I've been a nanny throughout my life for children of all ages. I grew up with a cousin who is severely autistic (nonverbal), so I'm well accustomed to the lifestyle of special needs people. I love...
Hi I'm 40 yo Brazilian pharmacist and mom of a 17 yo girl. I'm available for take care of your beloved Joyce
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Ellen W.


Palm Desert, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Credentialed School Teacher and Special Needs Experience.

As a credentialed school teacher and a parent of adult twins with autism, I bring a unique blend of professional expertise and personal experience to childcare. My passion lies in fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. Patience, creativity, and a friendly approach guide my interactions with...
Ellen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
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Carena V.


Indio, CA

$56/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for critical care ,...
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Destiny R.


La Quinta, CA

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Destiny and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have experience in ABA working with children ages 0-25 yrs. old. doing both Natural Environmental Teaching as well as DTT and I love what I do! I also have experience working with children who are developmentally delayed in speech, cognition,...
5.0
"She was great with my special needs son. She went out her way to take him for his favorite lunch - Costco and had great communication throughout the day. I would highly recommend her for your child."

Nathan P.

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Yessenia G.


Indio, CA

$29-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I'm a passionate childcare provider with 8 years of experience and a desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, and I have strong communication skills, keeping parents regularly updated on their child's day. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household rules to ensure a safe...
Yessenia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"OMG Yessi! She saved us on a very short term booking, shared documentation to put our minds at ease, and boosted our confidence throughout the process. As first time users of this service, Yessi was a dream to have found. Our 4 year old is still talking about the...

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Beatriz A.


Cathedral City, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Honeyb Home Health Aid

I am a healthy, strong and very responsible 50yr old with vast experience in nursing. I have two associates, one in Health Science and I am working on my Bachelor's degree, also working towards becoming an RN. I have worked 11yrs with special needs children, 2yrs in Rehab and Nursing, 3yrs Internal Medicine Office, and the last...
Beatriz can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Amazing caretaker!! Caring, kinda and professional! Bea is such a great and organized caretaker for my dad. She has relieved my anxiety and stress knowing she is there with my dad. She has incredible communication skills! Always making sure my dad is happy and...

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, a little about me. I have been in the childcare business since 1995. I have taken "Child Oriented" college classes at OSU Scholars for Excellence in child care, Red lands and the University of Oklahoma. I closed my daycare center in 2017. I was not only the owner but also the Director. My child care center was voted the...
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Carena V.


Indio, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver , Medication Technician/CMA, Hospice Care

*Covid vaccinated* I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for...
Carena can also help with: Home modification, respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Carena is very independent responsible employee I have worked with her for 5 years and have shown that she is very reliable comes to work 25-30 minutes before shift starts and as will treats every client respectfully and cares for them As if it's her own family...

Cassandra L.

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Kimberly S.


La Quinta, CA

$27-50/hr7 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant

Hello! My name is Kimberly, I am a 28-year-old college student pursuing my Registered Nurse. I received my CNA 7 years ago and 2 years working along with my team of caregivers 24/7. Providing care to pts with Alzheimer's/dementia/Parkinson's bedridden and hospice Pts. As well as special needs children. Here's a list of...
Kimberly can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Wound Care

5.0
"Kimberly is passionate about setting realistic goals to helping you get through your challenges in a professional way. She is diligent about completing her work schedule, and is quickly apparent she and her team love their work, sometimes unfortunately a rare...

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Yvette S.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-36/hr20 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been taking care of children for the past 20 years because I'm passionate about helping children grow, learn, and reach their full potential. As a creative and friendly individual, I connect easily with children and create a safe and nurturing environment where they thrive. I keep parents updated on their child's day and am...
Yvette can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Andrea M.


Cathedral City, CA

$17-40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Sweet

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced, responsible and fun-loving babysitter with over 10 years of experience. Work with children is my passion. I have experience with special needs kids. I love to play/teach them a variety of activities. I'm Comfortable taking care of newborns (age 0-3), infants, and toddlers. I'm graduated with a Pre- K teaching...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Andreas a dedicated nanny! She is very professional and trustworthy she gets along so well with our entire family! Personality traits like loving kind and gentle are what make her so special! She has a background in early education which has really helped our...

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Sandra W.


Indio, CA

$17-22/hr9 yrs exp

Child Care / Nanny Experience

Experienced childcare and Nanny . Raised 2 boys myself. Have a medical background and CPR experience. Have special needs experience. Autism children. Disabled children. Patient and kind with children and pets.
Sandra can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Monica P.


La Quinta, CA

$17-25/hr

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have firsthand experience working with special needs since my son has autism and my second son has pervasive development disorder. I am familiar with meltdowns, food sensitivity, and can identify triggers. I have learned to teach coping skills through ABA therapist that have worked with my own sons. It's hard work at times...
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Raquel J.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-22/hr3 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Raquel. I was a recreation supervisor at a resort for the past two years. My daily duties included organizing activities for kids, ensuring toys and equipment are clean, and keeping the kids safe. In addition, I have been a babysitter for the past three years taking care of children from the ages of 3 months to...
Raquel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Aletha S.


Indian Wells, CA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiving Experience To Client In Wheelchair

My client is also on oxygen, and would be happy to give a reference. I am passionate about helping those with special needs. I am patient, caring, professional, trustworthy, and responsible.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Palm Desert, CA

Lisa M.

5.0

I have known Lisa for many years and she is an amazing lady. She has a loving, generous and caring spirit. She is a wonderful mom to her own children. Lisa knows how to make people of all ages feel valued and special. When she lived in the Bay Area, she reached out to the families and children...

- Melinda R.

Richelle S.

5.0

Richelle is always on time, reliable, but also flexible with our ever-changing schedule. She is incredibly respectful of our routine with Anna and takes care of her throughout the day just like we would. Anna (and the dogs!) are always so excited to see her. I feel very safe leaving our baby in...

- Care member

Destiny R.

5.0

Destiny proved to be extremely reliable and very professional. She gave 100% to our kiddo, we're so fortunate to have found Desinty to meet our daughters needs.

- Care member

Yessenia G.

5.0

We had a wonderful experience with Yessi! She was prompt, responsible, and instantly connected with our son (4) and nephew (2.5). It was clear from the start that she has a natural ability with kids, making them feel comfortable and engaged. We felt completely at ease leaving our boys in her care,...

- Care member

Beatriz A.

5.0

Amazing caretaker!! Caring, kinda and professional! Bea is such a great and organized caretaker for my dad. She has relieved my anxiety and stress knowing she is there with my dad. She has incredible communication skills! Always making sure my dad is happy and taken care of.

- Care member

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Palm Desert, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 44 listed special needs caregivers.