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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 April 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

(4)

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

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Nadia has been an absolute gift to our family. She started with us when our daughter was 10 months old and has helped us through many transitions, from nap schedules to weaning. She is kind and generous, but I think everyone would (hopefully!) say that about their...

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Cindy has been an absolute gem as our babysitter. She is kind, patient, and incredibly reliable. She engages them in creative activities, ensures they’re safe and comfortable, and always maintains a warm, positive attitude. Our kids adore her, and we feel at ease...

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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: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Wound Care

5.0
"Cindy is absolutely amazing! My mom adores her !! She is kind, sweet, helpful and very caring!!! "

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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: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Blanca Ibeth A.


Chatsworth, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Wonderful Caregiver

4.3

(12)

Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a career nanny. I have my Ba in psychology with a minor in child development. I am certified in early childhood intervention in ages 0-3 from USC. I have 10 years of experience working with children with special needs. I am trilingual in English, Spanish, and Basic ASL. I believe in gentle parenting, leading with...
Blanca Ibeth can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amazing! She clicked with my child immediately and provided excellent care!"

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Keila was awesome for my family and I. She is very trust worthy. Keila helped me while I was pregnant with personal runs or just help around the house and when I had my daughter she was my life saver. It felt so nice to have someone I could depend on and feel...

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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: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
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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Megan H.


Encino, CA

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Responsible Nanny

Experienced childcare worker available Resume and reference available upon request; I consider it a great responsibility to be entrusted with someone else's children, as I'll have a direct influence over their growth. The most important thing for me as a caregiver is to hold space and patience for little ones to express...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan has been a life saver while I work at home and the kids attend Zoom school. She follows the kids' schedule, and helps them get school work done. Of particular importance to me, she is great about getting them outside and physically active. She plays with them...

Elizabeth 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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Andrea E.


Tarzana, CA

$20-36/hr10 yrs exp

My Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, I am a reliable and patient nanny with 30+ years experience. I have worked at a family childcare, state run daycare, and for families with children of all age groups, including children with special needs. I am energetic and caring and have always had a passion for working with childrenI. In the past, I have traveled...
Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"What an exceptional sitter. She taught my daughter how to potty and was very great with her. She has been reliable and super understanding, a gem! We are lucky to have her."

Anthony 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Amazing!! I got in contact with her at 10pm and she was at our house the next morning. I almost thought it was too good to be true because though she didn't know us, she was willing to go the extra mile for us at short notice. She has a very warm personality and...

Catherine M.

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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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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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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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Porter Ranch, CA

Nadia W.

5.0

Nadia worked with our family for 1.5 years, starting when our son was a few weeks old until he started pre-school in early 2025. Nadia's warmth, kindness, and dedication to our son were evident in every interaction, and it was clear that she had a genuine love for him. Likewise, he adored her and...

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Cindy L.

5.0

Cindy has been an absolute gem as our babysitter. She is kind, patient, and incredibly reliable. She engages them in creative activities, ensures they’re safe and comfortable, and always maintains a warm, positive attitude. Our kids adore her, and we feel at ease knowing they’re in such good hands....

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Cindy L.

5.0

Cindy is absolutely amazing! My mom adores her !! She is kind, sweet, helpful and very caring!!!

- Care member

Martha A.

5.0

Martha was excellent with my 10 week old daughter! She obviously has a lot of experience and was able to keep the baby calm and happy while I worked from home. I’m looking forward to working with Martha again in the future!

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Blanca Ibeth A.

5.0

Amazing! She clicked with my child immediately and provided excellent care!

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Porter Ranch, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.