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Find special needs caregivers in Porter Ranch, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Porter Ranch, CA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Porter Ranch, CA

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Nadia W.


Porter Ranch, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available For Full-Time Or Temporary Positions

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

With over 10 years of childcare experience, I am a dedicated and reliable caregiver passionate about supporting families and fostering children's growth. Here's a bit about me Professional Background I worked at a daycare in Sherman Oaks before it closed due to COVID. For the past 4 years, I've been a nanny for 4 wonderful...
Nadia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Nadia cared for my infant soon from the time he was 2 months until he was almost a year, while also interacting with my toddler. She is sweet and loving and offered both my boys genuine care and attention. She is punctual and reliable and has followed my schedule...

Ofra D.

I am compassionate, clean and willing to learn and go the extra mile. I am gentle, happy and easy going. I love people and animals.
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Katherine S.


Porter Ranch, CA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter And Tutor With Flexible Hours

I have been caring for children for most of my life. From babysitting younger cousins, caring for a special needs child, and working with teenagers at my full time job, I have learned how to keep things fun! I am dynamic and very patient, always wanting to make the best out of every situation. I have a Master's degree in Anatomy...
Katherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Soheila K.


Porter Ranch, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Patient And Loving Nanny

I love children and am passionate about working with kids, having two of my own who are now 24 and 16. I have over 25 years of experience, including special needs children (Autism, Schizophrenia, ADHD). My goal as a newborn care specialist and/or doula is to help foster the bond between a mother and her child by assisting the...
Soheila can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Nayla H.


Porter Ranch, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Gentle Yet Fun Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I achieved my AA in special needs/childhood development. I am a fluent speaker in both Spanish and Arabic, with reading and writing skills in the former. My experience includes 10 years plus in childcare, working with children ages 1 through 16, including children with autism and delayed learners. As a mother of three now-adult...
Nayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Cindy L.


Porter Ranch, CA

$22-30/hr5 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 43 yr old mortgage industry professional who also has experience in caregiving for both children and seniors. Both age groups find me comfortable to be around and reliable. The kids find me fun to play with and the seniors confide in me as a companion who can assist with whatever needed. I have completed some nursing...
Cindy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Cindy L.


Porter Ranch, CA

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver

I am a 43 yr old mortgage industry professional who also has experience in caregiving for both children and seniors. Both age groups find me comfortable to be around and reliable. The kids find me fun to play with and the seniors confide in me as a companion who can assist with whatever needed. I have completed some nursing...
Cindy can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:

Wound Care

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Martha A.


Granada Hills, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

52-year-old 23 yrs of experience both with special needs Adults /Infants/ Twins & up to 3 CPR/ First Aid certified English/ Spanish Outstanding reference letters
Martha can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Martha is honest, hard-working, and patient. She is a strong communicator and logged all of our daughter's activities each day for us. While she has a lot of experience with children, she follows the parents' wishes and only provides her perspective when asked. I...

Suzanne F.

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Jacqueline C.


Canoga Park, CA

$25-50/hr2 yrs exp

Behavi

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings! I come from a field of psychology which includes child development and special needs care. As a behavioral therapist and a teacher/mentor, I'm comfortable being around infants and teenagers who may need some guidance in behavior. My past positions have allowed me exposure to kids of all types. I love working with the...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Jacqueline was great and very understanding of our son who has Autism. She was on time, friendly and we could tell she had a ton of knowledge and experience on how to care for children with special needs. We really appreciated her help. I'd highly recommend her for...

Christina C.

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Keila B.


Van Nuys, CA

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a teacher/counselor for 4th graders at a summer camp. I was an office assistant/nurse in summer camp as well. I have experienced with special need students, varying from physical and mental needs. I'm very passionate with kids, I'm studying to become a teacher/special education teacher. I love to do fun activities and play...
Keila can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Keila was very patient with my kids . They loved how friendly and nice she was."

Sandy M.

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Jenny M.


Canoga Park, CA

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a passionate childcare provider with over a decade of experience helping children grow and learn. My formal education and experience with special needs children have shaped me into a dependable, calm, and creative caregiver. I believe in open and transparent communication with parents, and my preferred communication method...
Jenny can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jenny is wonderful and extremely kind. She was fantastic with my daughter and I would hire her in an instant, but my work schedule/nanny needs changed. Any family would be lucky to have her!"

Charis W.

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Caitlin G.


Northridge, CA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Caitlin From Northridge, CA

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Caitlin and I would love to work for you! I am a flexible nanny open to working part time or full time. I have worked as a nanny, date night sitter, babysitter, mothers helper, and just occasional help from time to time. I have been working with children for 6+ years and have experience with babies all the way to...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Caitlin was great with our 17 month old son! She was a joy to have around the house. I recommend her. :)"

Victoria B.

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Celine R.


Northridge, CA

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate & Patient Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! I'm Celine, a reliable, patient, and upbeat person who is interested in assisting disabled people. I have 10+ years experience with childcare and about 4 years of overlapping special needs care, varying from nannying disabled children, being a camp counselor to disabled kids, managing blood sugar and insulin for a...
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Misozi M.


Woodland Hills, CA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

hello. my name is Mimi. I have been a caregiver for 5years and am also a Certified nursing assistant. I have experience in special needs adults, teenagers and kids. I love working with people with disabilities because it gives me joy to see me help them with daily activities. I have great positive energy, am creative in art...
Misozi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mimi is amazing, hired her to take care of my mother and would also help with my 5 month old daughter. Very punctual, dependable and generally good at her job, I would definitely recommend her."

Alinase M.

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Alexandra B.


Northridge, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Alexandra, nickname is Sasha. I am a registered occupational therapist who works at a pediatric clinic. I have passion and experience working with children and adults with various acute and chronic disabilities, injuries, and other illnesses. I would love to be of service to your family.
5.0
"Sasha is a very kindhearted person. She was punctual and professional. We look forward to working her with again. "

Mimi B.

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Karen M.


Northridge, CA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Smile Maker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For over 8 years I have worked with children and infants. I am very good with them. I've taught at day cares ages 5 months-12. I had one toddler who was quite challenging and one day he came to me and said "I Love You" oh how that melted my heart. I taught sign language, reading, science, math, history, I sang with them, played...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karen is incredible!! She watched our 10 month old for 2 weeks recently and was just SO amazing and helpful. She was incredibly patient and smart handling her while L is in a very challenging attached-to-mom phase. They played, went on walks and she kept things...

Jeanann G.

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Zlata H.


Woodland Hills, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Private Nanny With Golden Hands

Dear parents, I am highly experienced, university educated, professional nanny. I have extensive experience taking care of infant age (from 3 months), toddler age, and preschool age kids. In my nanny career I did not missed any age (experienced with newborn babies all the way to 15 y. o. teenagers). Experienced w/ toddler twins...
Zlata can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Zlata is an incredible nanny! She’s the best of the best. A wonderful person and exceptional care taker. A true Mary Poppins! We hired her to take care of our baby full time for 1 year from age 1-2yrs. Zlata is professional, responsible, reliable, punctual, kind,...

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Selina R.


Van Nuys, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, personable, trustworthy. I like working w/kids because I connect with them. I love teaching and being able to work through important milestones. I work with special needs children as a behavioral therapist for a little over 3 years. I have a total of 7 years experience working as a...
Selina can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jessie V.


Panorama City, CA

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nurse Aide/Personal Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With over 17 years of experience in caregiving, I have cultivated a deep commitment to supporting the well-being of my clients. This role enables me to provide compassionate care tailored to their unique emotional and physical needs. My expertise includes personal assistance with grooming, bathing (including bed baths), feeding,...
Jessie can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Jessie was prompt and professional but also friendly and caring. He paid attention to detail and was great at communicating. My dad was not always easy to work with but Jessie found a way to meet his needs and maintain a peaceful connection with him."

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Lily J.


West Hills, CA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there, I have worked with children for many years. From infants to toddlers and also children with special needs. I love working and helping people and their well being and safety is my priority. Hope to meet you and your family soon! Thank you, Lily
5.0
"Very personable and helpful. She is a great listener, dependable and a great companion."

Miriam L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Porter Ranch, CA

Nadia W.

5.0

Nadia cared for my infant soon from the time he was 2 months until he was almost a year, while also interacting with my toddler. She is sweet and loving and offered both my boys genuine care and attention. She is punctual and reliable and has followed my schedule and instructions well. She has...

- Ofra D.

Martha A.

5.0

Martha is honest, hard-working, and patient. She is a strong communicator and logged all of our daughter's activities each day for us. While she has a lot of experience with children, she follows the parents' wishes and only provides her perspective when asked. I did find that she has valuable...

- Suzanne F.

Jacqueline C.

5.0

Jacqueline was great and very understanding of our son who has Autism. She was on time, friendly and we could tell she had a ton of knowledge and experience on how to care for children with special needs. We really appreciated her help. I'd highly recommend her for anyone else looking for someone...

- Christina C.

Keila B.

5.0

Keila was very patient with my kids . They loved how friendly and nice she was.

- Sandy M.

Jenny M.

5.0

Jenny is wonderful and extremely kind. She was fantastic with my daughter and I would hire her in an instant, but my work schedule/nanny needs changed. Any family would be lucky to have her!

- Charis W.

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