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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Pasadena, CA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Pasadena, CA

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Erin K.


Alhambra, CA

$18-21/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Erin and I am currently a part-time developmental specialist for children with special needs. I volunteer at a children's hospital in the rehab department as I hope to pursue a career in pediatric occupational therapy. I have extensive babysitting and nannying experience, I am extremely organized, and I will be...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Erin was our first nanny/sitter experience with Care.com. She's everything you want in a nanny/sitter. Punctual, dependable, caring, and takes direction perfectly. Our whole family loved her."

Eric C.

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Casandra L.


Monrovia, CA

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings. With a passion for family care since 2016, I bring extensive experience in childcare. Spanning from newborns to fifth graders as well as children with special needs. My background includes both in-home and school settings. I am trustworthy and reliable, I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to join a new family. (I'm...
Casandra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have two beautiful children ages 6,12 and they keep me busy. As a Nurse who works full time with various hours and rely on flexibility. Cassandra was such a help in making this possible for our family. Cassandra is always dependable, kind, punctual, and...

Larissa M.

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Stephanie Y.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Special Needs Teacher

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.

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Madison S.


Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Early Child Educator/Caretaker

Hi! I am currently a third grade teacher at Kipp SoCal Schools. I live in downtown Los Angeles. I am certified to teach K-6, and I have an extra endorsement in reading. I can provide tutoring, pick up from after school, meals, and care. I am extremely qualified in the care and well being of children. I have CPR training, and...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Madison's passion about making a difference and being a helping hand was evident right away. I am so grateful for her honestly and respectfulness. I would 100% recommend hiring Madison for any of your childcare needs."

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Kristen G.


La Crescenta, CA

$26-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello

3.7

(3)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience nannying multiple children, caring for special needs, and animal care. My background is in musical theater so I love being creative with kids and developing their inner artist. I am very active so I enjoy taking kids to the park and enjoying the outdoors. I have a reliable car so I can...
5.0
"Kristen was amazing managing 4 kids and a dog all at once. She kept them engaged with no screens. She also cleaned up before leaving and had the kids help with cleanup! "

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Nadia H.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Nanny !

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! Please check out my reviews! :) I am a 33-year-old young woman with YEARS of household experience! Most recently I worked for a Waldorf type preschool but had relocate as I moved to the East side from Topanga! Looking for something more local to me :) I have been a playful, silly, fun nanny to 3-6-month-old...
Nadia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nadia cared for our infant in the Spring of 2021. She connected with our son quickly .She came with experience and offered helpful recommendations for his sleep. She took him for walks and was dependable. We recommend Nadia!"

Jenna S.

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Renie R.


Los Angeles, CA

$17/hr8 yrs exp

CPR/AED/First-Aid Certified/Vaccinated - Avail Nights, Sat, And Sun - $80 Minimum

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Renie! I've cared for many children, from infants to special needs teens. If you'd like to meet with me as you consider hiring a new sitter for EARLY MORNINGS M-F (local only), NIGHTS, SATURDAYS, OR SUNDAYS, I'm happy to send you more info w/references and have a chat! I'm a fun but mature grown-up you can trust...
Renie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"This review is long overdue. Renie has been helping our family for a couple years and has been a lifesaver. She is kind, punctual, caring, and deeply loved by our family. She is so good with my two boys who can be a handful at times. She is capable of handling and...

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Xanath C.


El Monte, CA

$24/hr7 yrs exp

I have worked in an elementary school with kindergarten students. also, I worked in the Alhambra unified School district for 6 years and I have acquired knowledge in behavioral support.
5.0
"I met Xanath at work and I've been working with her for over a year. She is amazing with the kids! She is reliable, patient, and responsible. She works with children with special needs and they all love her. I would recommend her because she is dependable and...

Shaden C.

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Jennifer G.


Monterey Park, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Caring For Needs In Any Adaptable Caring Way

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Jenny. I currently work with 2 elderly Clients as a care giver, my special tasks including caring for disabled clients. My current clients have Dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, Activities such administering medicine, serving meals, running errands, providing companionship, helping with bathing, and reporting to...
5.0
"We had her help with assembling gift boxes for my wife who has a torn ACL. She offered to bring a friend and both showed up on time, parked exactly where I asked them to and had a happy attitude and worked till it was finished. Exactly what we hoped for....

Jeffery D.

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Jerome S.


Glendale, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Full Time Care giving Live-In/Live Out What Ever Is Possible

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in a private senior living facility, nursing home, and mostly private care as well. I am well experienced in Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Muscular Dystrophy, Lewy Body disease, minor and major health issues, trauma, and/or accident recovery. I also handled patients who have bipolar disease, hospice and...
5.0
"Jerome is a wonderful caregiver. He is trustworthy, capable and 100% reliable. He cared for my parents through a very traumatic season of life for our family and was supportive, flexible, and more than able to provide the care my parents required. He genuinely...

Patty R.

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Silver G.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-43/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Caretaker

I have 10+ years experience working with children of all ages as well as children with special needs. I've nannied, taught as a lead teacher, and run a preschool food program. I love providing care and support to children and families and find great reward in being part of their success! I'm very comfortable with meal prep,...
Silver can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Silver has been a sitter and mother's helper for my 4 children ages 8-1 for the last 6 years. She has my routine down better than me most days and she's great at keeping the children engaged in their activities when I need to work. We are very fortunate to have her...

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Jennifer S.


Alhambra, CA

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello ! studying for my bachelors in child development. I have been working in day care facilities since 2017 with infants, toddlers and teens helping care and transport them on a daily basis. I am CPR, BLS and first aid certified. I have also been an ABA therapist for 2 years now and love working with special needs children. I...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jenny was always punctual and communicative. Our kids loved her and she was always coming up with new activities to play with them. "

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Donna L.


Monrovia, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids of all ages, from preemies, newborn infants, toddlers to teens, multiples, autistic, ADHD and special needs. I am CPR certified, with first aid experience. I am registered with Children Social Service through Trustline. (background checked) This is not just a job this is my career and I love it. I have...
Donna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Trustline Certified

First Aid

5.0
"Donna was great, not just with our infant son but with the whole family. She’s punctual and loving, and with her history of medical care, an ideal choice to watch children. "

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Tara M.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-Loving-Active Nanny :)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey! I've been a nanny for 10+ years ranging from newborns to all aged teens. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and am a behavioral therapist so have worked extensively with children and adults with special needs. I'm very active, love to have fun and also a certified kids yoga teacher!
Tara can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tara was extremely caring and gentle with our 8 week old. She helped get him on a schedule early on, which is great, and was very in tune with his needs. Tara also helped out around the house with dishes, laundry and light cleaning. She also pitched in to help with...

Kiersten F.

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Xanath C.


El Monte, CA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Xanath and I have worked with kindergarten children in the El Monte Unified School District. I currently work at Alhambra Unified School District with Special Needs children at Ynez Elementary.
Xanath can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I met Xanath at work and I've been working with her for over a year. She is amazing with the kids! She is reliable, patient, and responsible. She works with children with special needs and they all love her. I would recommend her because she is dependable and...

Shaden C.

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Jordan K.


Arcadia, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Full-Time Care In Home, At A Business, All Ages, All Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My passion is to care for children at all ages. I have been caring for children for 13 years. From '05- current I have worked with all ages in the church, from '13-'16 I worked with elementary aged students in an afterschool program, from '14-'16 I worked with infants and toddlers in the foster care system, from '16-'18 I taught...
Jordan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jordan was a wonderful babysitter! My husband and I had her watch our two kids (3 1/2 and 13 months) so we could have a date night. She arrived on time and immediately engaged with the kids. She updated us during the night with a sweet good night message from our...

Catherine V.

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Wendy L.


Monrovia, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Fun Child Care Provider With Special Needs Expertise

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I bring over 14 years of child care experience, including 8 years working with children with special needs. I focus on providing a safe, engaging environment where every child can thrive. My approach is both responsible and fun, ensuring that children feel supported and motivated. I'm committed to building strong relationships...
Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She's an outstanding, awesome, respectable, fearless woman. She'll answer any of your question quickly and detailed. I also love how she takes care of my children at home it almost feels like she's part of the family she's loved by my kids and that's what truly...

Salomon D.

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Ashleigh D.


Altadena, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in providing attentive and compassionate care for all ages, including individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. My approach blends patience, reliability and creativity to foster a supervised, safe, and enjoyable atmosphere. I hope to hear from you!
5.0
"Ashleigh has been working with my young adult son who is on the autism spectrum. We love her. She is kind, professional, caring, and reliable. My son love spending time with her. They go on fun adventure, and my son always comes back home happy. She helps any...

Carmit E.

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Maria C.


Montrose, CA

$48-55/hr10 yrs exp

NCS

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Over 20 years of childcare experience. NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST. Over 6 years of teaching experience. CPR/First Aid Certified. Trust line Registered. Advanced Trained and Certified Newborn Care Specialist. Sleep training Parent educator. Registered and Member of The NCSA. BIO: Hi moms and dads,...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"My husband and I hired Maria as a night nanny when my son was around 3 weeks old. Having help a couple nights a week saved us during those first couple months of parenthood. Maria also had lots of tips for new parents and I'm certain her advice helped us develop...

Lauren C.

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Tessa N.


Glendale, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Patient, And Fun Special Needs Care

I am available for full or part-time work. I have worked with many types of children, of all different ages. I've cared for an infant with Down Syndrome, and worked as a para educator in an elementary special needs classroom for two years. I worked with grades 3-6 majority of my time, but grades 1-2 as well. I'd take them to...
5.0
"She is very caring. Always wants to make sure the kids are entertained and laughing. Makes sure she is always on time. Very good with all kids no matter what!! Good at cleaning up after the kids. I love seeing her interact with my kids. WE LOVE TESSA!! "

Savanah N.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pasadena, CA

Erin K.

5.0

Erin was our first nanny/sitter experience with Care.com. She's everything you want in a nanny/sitter. Punctual, dependable, caring, and takes direction perfectly. Our whole family loved her.

- Eric C.

Casandra L.

5.0

I have two beautiful children ages 6,12 and they keep me busy. As a Nurse who works full time with various hours and rely on flexibility. Cassandra was such a help in making this possible for our family. Cassandra is always dependable, kind, punctual, and responsible. Cassandra would help with small...

- Larissa M.

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.

Madison S.

5.0

Madison watched my home and watered my plants while I was away visiting a friend for a almost 2 weeks. She did an excellent job and I would absolutely use her again. She was professional, kind, and trustworthy.

- Care member

Kristen G.

5.0

Kristen was amazing managing 4 kids and a dog all at once. She kept them engaged with no screens. She also cleaned up before leaving and had the kids help with cleanup!

- Care member

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

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Pasadena, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.