Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in San Fernando, CA
We have 60 special needs caregivers in San Fernando, CA! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.
Find special needs caregivers in San Fernando, CA that you’ll love
60 special needs caregivers are listed in San Fernando, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in San Fernando, CA
Vanessa P.
San Fernando, CA
$24-31/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm Vanessa, I've worked at multiple autism centers for about 4-5 years. I've always enjoyed working with kids. I've worked with different ages from as young as 2 years old to 26 years old. Everyone has their own character and I love being apart of that journey and helping in any way I can.
Vanessa P.
San Fernando, CA
$23-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Vanessa and I am 27 years old! I have been babysitting since a young age. I have experience with ages up to 15 years old. I also have on-going experience with special needs children.
I have access to my own car and insurance. I'm bilingual in Spanish/ English. I can help with overnight, date night and travel!...
Vanessa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Vanessa was reliable and always available great with my son and dog."
Kimberly M.
In high school, I worked at an outreach program for ASD children and it opened up a world where I could fully utilize my empathy and desire to help others. Since 2019 I've worked as a Registered Behavior Technician mainly with ages 4-9. I've learned that there's nothing like seeing a kiddo grow new skills.
I am CPR & AED...
Elaine A.
San Fernando, CA
$30-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello there. I must say that I am dedicated, with a gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating all with dignity and respect and a compassionate provider of both special needs and senior care . I can help in providing assistance and supervision on there daily activities, meal prep, medication administration, personal...
Martha A.
Granada Hills, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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!"
Care member
4.5
(2)
Hello there! My name is Sylvia an experienced Care giver/Certified Nurse Assistant and im experienced care elderly provider, Children with Special Needs, Hospice and thise in need of care. Im currently seeking for a family in need of full time, live in, live out for there loved ones. With a nuturing and compassionate approach, I...
Sylvia can also help with: Errands, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She is hard working caregiver and loving"
Mike K.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working in the field of social services for over 10 years-including private care, special need instruction, community based instructor, Para Educator, Respite.
4.0
"(I meant to give more stars.. )"
Alisa G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been caring for people in need for more than 10 years now and I enjoyed doing it. I finish my LVN in summit college in Anaheim and it was such a challenge and interesting course.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Angelia and I am a 21 years old and a student at Pierce College for architecture . I have a passion caring for children and pets. My goal is to make your life easier! I am available for part time work currently. I have two years experience in caring for children aged toddler to high school students. I also have...
Angelia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hired Angelia after thorough care.com check on her background and great references. Angelia is a computer savvy, reliable, trustworthy, punctual, pleasant, easy-going, open, communicative person to work her on a one-to-one basis. She is experienced in posting on...
Rhonda N.
Shawnie F.
Northridge, CA
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My son had cerebral palsy due to a hospital mistake. I had to learn to do everything for him, I was his eyes his hands and his mouth I was his everything for him. He was feed through a feeding tube, I also had to learn to give him seizure, Acid reflex, medicine and be able to suction him through his nose and mouth with a Suction...
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Ranged from ages 30-90's, various major medical conditions such as Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer/Dementia, Special Needs and the aging.
Primary responsibilities have included:
managing medications, bathing/dressing, light housekeeping, meal preparations and planning, provide compassionate...
Sylvia can also help with: Errands, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Sylvia cared for my mother as a live-in for two years. Mom had several health issues and my family and I felt peace of mind knowing she was in such great hands when we could not be there. Sylvia has a gentle, calm, and caring way about her. She also has a fun...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years' experience as a Behavioral Therapist for kids with autism and shadowed a little boy school throughout his education which I enjoyed very much and found very rewarding. I still keep in touch with the family.
I pride myself on being very patient, trustworthy, dependable, loving, fun, creative, down to earth and...
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience as a caregiver. For example, I worked as a babysitter for a child age 5 months and also my grandmother when she had heart disease, and I take care my Mon has long cancer from the 200 still is fighting cancer disease . Since I became a caregiver, I have loved to help people with special needs. I learn from them,...
5.0
"Victoria was with our family for 6 years. It was a tough decision to say goodbye not only for us but our children. I would hire her again and again. She was a second mother to both my kids through all of the time she was with us . We never had to worry about our...
Yetunde S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of senior citizens for the past 15 years.
Experience in distributing medications, bathing, dressing, feeding, tube feeding, cooking, cleaning, mobility issues and some physical therapy. I am outgoing, have a great sense of humor and easy to get along with. I am very patient, and have a good beside manner,...
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Lucinda is amazing. She is a deeply caring person. It’s her nature. She is upbeat and try’s to uplift the patients spirits. I trusted her completely to take good care of my loved one. She communicates what is needed. You will be very happy you found her. Marcie "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Cared for elderly 80+ in age and adults assisting with meals, feeding, housework and preparation for bed. I am a certified caregiver with the state of California abs have had a full background check
5.0
"Colette is very kind and helpful. We really appreciate all her help"
Machelle G.
Chanelle F.
North Hollywood, CA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Chanelle. I live in North Hollywood. I am interested in working with your family. A little about me, I have 10 +years of professional experience with children ages 6-month-old to 18years old. I have my BA in Liberal Studies as well as all of my early childhood classes completed. I am CPR and First Aid certified...
Chanelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I hired Chanelle to work for my employer's family. She helped with the two children (ages 9 & 5).
Chanelle is an amazing nanny and person. She is kind, caring, loving, and professional. Always on time. Great communicator.
Chanelle will go above and...
Melissa T.
5.0
(4)
I have worked as child care provider for over 20 years. I have seven children and seven grandchildren, two of whom I raised until they were 10 years old. I have worked with children ages newborn through 15. I have worked with both young and older patients that suffer from Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis. I...
5.0
"Maria is 100% supportive and knowledgeable about caring for her patients. She welcomed my family into her heart with open arms and made my mom feel so special and loved in her last year. She helped build my mom's strength and mental state. Her patience has no...
Christina S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 16 years of caregivers experience, I am currently working with special needs children/ Adult for united cerebral palsy of Los Angeles my duties are transferring from wheel chair to bed, or chair, hoyer lift, pivot transfers, bathing, grooming, feeding, dressing,, toileting, meals preparation, laundry, housekeeping,...
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Joan is a wonderful, attentive, reliable person she works with me for 4 years and 5 months, start working with my 6 months old baby until she started school. "
Sue J.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Fernando, CA
Vanessa P.
5.0
She was great with our kids, they keeping asking when she can come back.
- 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!
- Care member
Sylvia N.
4.0
She didn’t stay awake during overnight shift. It was a problem.
- Care member
Syreeta B.
4.0
(I meant to give more stars.. )
- Alisa G.
Angelia T.
5.0
Hired Angelia after thorough care.com check on her background and great references. Angelia is a computer savvy, reliable, trustworthy, punctual, pleasant, easy-going, open, communicative person to work her on a one-to-one basis. She is experienced in posting on many selling apps and with a graphic...
- Rhonda N.
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