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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Santa Clarita, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Santa Clarita, CA
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
It is my interest to work a child caregiver within the Santa Clarita or San Fernando Valley. I have provided child care services to families for over 20 years. I have great experience caring for children all ages. I currently work as Especial Education Paraprofessional in elementary school during morning hours, and I am...
Claudia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"The mission of hiring childcare can be a daunting one. How will this new person interact with my child, are they trustworthy, are they reliable, do they have child development experience (especially to handle the lively under 5 years and the big feelings that come...
Lucy R.
Hello! My name is Tori and I am extremely passionate about helping others, especially children. I have experience working with children ages 3-22 with Autism Spectrum Disorder as a behavioral technician throughout schools and homes. Often, these children would have other accompanying disabilities or behavioral challenges. I have...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings! I am an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at University of California. I have been working with children in many capacities for over 15 years. Specifically, I have eight years of professional experience with children with disorders such as ASD, ADHD, ODD, depression, FAS and Anxiety Disorders. I received my BA...
I have 8 years of experience working with children, especially autistic children. I graduated from Germany and worked there in connection with my degree, and I have complete knowledge of child behavior, especially children with special conditions.
I am always looking to improve my work because, in my opinion, working with...
I used to care for a child with autism and ADHD disorder for about 4 years. I would drive him to school, fun activities, and take care of him for more than 10 hours. We would also go to the park, read, bath him and help with any of his needs.
Susan H.
Santa Clarita, CA
$28-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
Caregiver. Respite, Companion And Transportation Offered For Children Or Adults With Disabilities
30+ years experience working with children and adults with disabilities or special needs. Im a great fit with families that need a professional and experienced person to help with children, disabled adults or pets of any kind. I have experience with Alzheimer's patients, autism, mental health disorders, ambulatory assistance and...
Hello! My kids are grown and on their own, and I have a continued desire to add to the lives of those in need, with a heart to help. For the last 18 months I have been caring for two special-needs toddlers full-time, but they are moving to Tennessee, leaving me available to find a new family to start in July. Throughout my life...
Kayla O.
Santa Clarita, CA
$19-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a current special education teacher in a moderate to severe classroom. I have been volunteering with the special needs community since I was in 12 years old. I have worked with children of varying ages in a preschool setting as well as grade school. I worked as an assistant to an Occupational Therapist in a school setting...
Kayla O.
Santa Clarita, CA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With Child Development And Special Ed Background
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kayla, I obtained my masters degree and credential from Grand Canyon University in Special Education (emphasis moderate-severe) and bachelors in Child and Adolescent Development from CSUN. I have years of hands on experience with special needs children. I am extremely passionate about working with this population of...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Cheyanne W.
Santa Clarita, CA
$23/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi I'm Cheyanne! I'm excellent with babies and children, I have years of experience caring for kids and animals, and I love it! I have experience working with children with special needs as well. I also am a really good cook and baker! I am available for day time nannying, after school pick up, over night stays, and am open to...
Cheyanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Vanessa E.
Santa Clarita, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Vanessa and I'm both a nanny and a freelance artist. I believe a lot in both art and music therapy. I think you can really shape a child's mind and happiness with music. A little bit more about my experience with kids: I have about 13 years of experience working with kids of all ages. I've been a camp counselor since...
Vanessa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Melanie M.
Santa Clarita, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a mother of two children. I currently work for the school district as paraeducator for moderate to severe special education children. I have a 12-year-old daughter and 16-year-old son. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have 2 year degree in psychology and have taken some child education courses to complete my degree. I am...
Jake C.
Santa Clarita, CA
$19-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello my name is Jake I'm 19 years old. I have done caregiving and house cleaning for a little over a year now. I started working at 18 because college isn't cheap.
I have worked with TBI patients. I am still currently working with one however my schedule is very flexible so I'd have no problem accommodating your schedule if...
Jake C.
Santa Clarita, CA
$18-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello my name is Jake I'm 19 years old. I have done caregiving and house cleaning for a little over a year now. I started working at 18 because college isn't cheap.
I have worked with TBI patients. I am still currently working with one however my schedule is very flexible so I'd have no problem accommodating your schedule if...
Jake can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, meal prep
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 very hard working individual , she is compassionate, patient and full of energy. I am so blessed to know Joan "
Evanna M.
4.2
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I provided full infant and toddler care including feeding, bathing, socializing and transporting. I attended consistently to children's emotional needs. I managed emergencies calmly.
30 years experience as a Nanny
Experience with infants, multiples and special need children
Trustworthy, Resourceful, patient and nurturing...
Marinella can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Marinella has been a godsend for our family. She is reliable and so full of energy. She was very capable and had so much knowledge to share when she started caring for our 6 month old. She goes above and beyond and has enriched my child's life. She spends time each...
Sondra V.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am 28 years old and am currently in nursing school full-time. I am CPR certified and updated on all vaccinations My current availability's during the week are Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-8 p.m. (can be adjusted as needed) I am all about health and wellness. I am the oldest in my family and have a full...
Rileigh can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
I teach 5th grade and love children. I haven't been blessed with any of my own.... yet! So, anything that can make me feel like a mom.... I'm down! I babysat and nannied for years in Idaho. I would watch 4-5 kids at a time while their parents went on vacation. I also did the usual school drop-off/ pick-up. When I moved back to...
5.0
"Jennifer worked for me last summer with my 5 yr old special needs son. She was reasonable in rate and punctual and professional. I would hire her again without hesitation! My little boy absolutely loved all the fun things she took him to do and is still asking...
Kris B.
Riley S.
Canyon Country, CA
$18-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I used to work for a company called California Spectrum Care, at this facility my title was service specialist. I would help two individuals daily with normal day things such as helping use the restroom, get to certain places, learn to cook and clean, etc. I would also be around everyone else in the room at help out when needed...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Carmen! I am a fun, engaging, and cautious nanny who loves gently helping children reach their milestones. I invest time in developing meaningful relationships with the children I care for, aiming to empower them through personalized attention and encouragement. Prior to becoming a nanny, I worked in a daycare,...
Carmen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Carmen was absolutely wonderful for us. She came in to help us with our 7 month old daughter and was so sweet and caring. She was always on time and was flexible with our schedule. She worked wonders for the daily nap time schedule and really made a bond with our...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Santa Clarita, CA
Claudia L.
5.0
The mission of hiring childcare can be a daunting one. How will this new person interact with my child, are they trustworthy, are they reliable, do they have child development experience (especially to handle the lively under 5 years and the big feelings that come with this age!)? I feel so blessed...
- Lucy R.
Joan N.
5.0
From the first day Joan started caring for my mother, she continues to demonstrate that she is trustworthy, reliable and genuinely warm. She communicates well with my mother, with me and my husband and has a nice disposition and is very personable. Joan listens and follows any instructions and asks...
- Janice K.
Marinella A.
5.0
The best Nanny anyone could ever wish for! We are so sad to let Marinella go, but unfortunately I no longer work. She has been caring for my 3 boys (6, 5 &2) for almost 2 years. She is trustworthy, respectful, responsible and always puts the children first! Best personality and helps with just about...
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Jennifer M.
5.0
Jennifer worked for me last summer with my 5 yr old special needs son. She was reasonable in rate and punctual and professional. I would hire her again without hesitation! My little boy absolutely loved all the fun things she took him to do and is still asking for her!
- Kris B.
Carmen M.
5.0
Carmen was absolutely wonderful for us. She came in to help us with our 7 month old daughter and was so sweet and caring. She was always on time and was flexible with our schedule. She worked wonders for the daily nap time schedule and really made a bond with our daughter. We had to make a long...
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Ratings for Santa Clarita, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Santa Clarita, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.