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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Santa Monica, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Santa Monica, CA
5.0
(5)
Aspen (22) | Beverly Hills (will travel)
- Bachelors in early childhood education
- Elementary school teacher
- 6 years experience in childcare
- CPR CERTIFIED
- Strong references
- Safe and insured vehicle
-Twins/multiples experience
-Special needs/ medical needs experience
-overnights experience
-significant amount of...
Aspen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Aspen is an awesome young lady. She is reliable, dependable, fun and always happy.
I would highly recommend her to any family looking for a great babysitter."
Susan B.
Marcella F.
Los Angeles, CA
$28-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Marcella, I am 29 yo. My child care experience includes all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes light housework, laundry, and meal preparation. Keeps children's living and play areas tidy. Help with homework...
Marcella can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We love Marcela. We've used her several times. She was an au pair for two years, so she really knows kids. She's dependable, and very sweet. Highly recommended."
Jason K.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alyssa and I have been working with families off of Care for more than 12 years.
A little about me:
I have a master's degree, ECE, elementary and special education teaching experience.
My childcare background includes caring for multiples, newborns, toddlers, medical and special needs children.
I've worked...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Where do I start!? Alyssa has been a blessing to our family! We have always been hesitant to hire a sitter and allow someone we just met to care for our children. As a military family and without family members near to help with the kids it has been something we...
Albert And Tonia F.
Erin B.
Beverly Hills, CA
$35-47/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Loving Nanny With 20+ Years Experience
4.2
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm a loving and dedicated Nanny with many years experience caring for children of all ages in a live-in and live-out capacity.
Now that I've raised my own 3 children including twins, I'm available once again to provide nurturing and care for your children as well!
Some of my favorite things to do are spending time...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Erin was wonderful with our little boy. He was immediately comfortable and calm around her and he’s a handful. 10/10 would book again!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified nursing assistant and home health aide as well as CPR/BLS and first aide certified. I am a patient, dependable, honest, quick thinking and calm individual.
I have both personal and professional experience. My experience includes patients with stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease, hemiplegia,...
5.0
"You will be blessed if you are lucky enough to have Liliana as a caregiver for your loved one. She intuitively anticipates what help and support is needed, and goes the extra mile to do whatever is necessary to the improve health, relaxation, cleanliness, and well...
Stephanie S.
Sophia D.
Marina del Rey, CA
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Developmental Specialist - Early Intervention - DIR/FLOORTIME EXPERT PROVIDER-
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Sophia and my passion is to help children and their families with developmental delays to unlock their fullest potential by advocating, educating and promoting healthy developmental strategies. My Credentials include a master's in special education early childhood Birth-grade 2, teaching credentials in CA & NY...
5.0
(2)
My name is Tyler. I am a 36-year-old male nanny or "manny." Over the past 13 years, I have worked for several families as a live-in/live-out manny and house manager. So far my experience has been with school age children 5-21 years old (some with special needs). I am looking for a full time situation or at least 30-40 hours a...
Tyler can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Tyler worked for us for a year and more. He has become a part of our family. Tyler took care of our than 6 year old son, now 10 years old. Tyler was and is very dependable, flexible and knowledgeable. He took care of our son by picking him up from school, assisting...
Jermelia H.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Self-proclaimed greatest babysitter of all time! Growing up, I had many different babysitters and still remember my experiences. From these experiences I know how important it is to make sure the children are occupied and having fun while maintaining safety. I am a very trustworthy person as well as very entertaining. In the...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our family of five (10 yr / 5 / 1) really loved Molly. The kids were always happy to have her come over, and we will miss her now that she is moving! She was always punctual and responsiveness. "
Andy W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Molly, a senior-to-be at the University of Texas at Austin. When I'm not in Austin, I'm with my family in Los Angeles. With over 9 years of babysitting experience, including working with special needs children, I love creating fun and memorable moments with kids. Whether it's sports, games, crafts, or just hanging...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Molly swooped in on short notice to help with two small kids and was an absolute beam of light during a difficult time. She arrived promptly at 7:30am as promised, and brought joy and warmth to two small girls and their over-extended mama. She was amazing --...
Melanie S.
Ana M.
Los Angeles, CA
$35-57/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello my name it's Ana and I have more then 10years of experience working with children from the ages of infants to teens.... I am very flexible with hours I'm willing to work part time and full time... I do have also experience working with different cases of needs, including special need children, I am very open to also travel...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ana is amazing! She has helped take care if my little one for a while now. She has helped me with sleep training. My baby doesn't like just anyone, but he loves Ana. I was very particular about the person taking care of my baby because he has a lot of allergies....
Sandra M.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Beatriz, I have a Bachelor's degree in Education and Child development. I have experience with Montessori method and Special needs (TDAH and Down Syndrome). I worked as a teacher for 2 years with kids 3 years old to 12 years old. I have 5 years of nanny and babysitter experience with infants, toddlers and kids.
Beatriz can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Dandre J.
Los Angeles, CA
$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
I M A Very Adaptable, Concerned And Passionate Person. I Work Well With People Of All Ages
3.7
(3)
I have worked as a supervisor at a daycare and managed daily activities. Including children with autism, and other disabilities. I've also taught gymnastics youth classes
5.0
"D'Andre was wonderful with our two sons and keeping them active and engaged. Would definitely hire him again."
Kelley A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Due to the fact, that my first degree cousin suffers from severe disabilities, I have been introduced to people with severe disabilities early on in my life. I have always embraced her and have been always been drawn to work with people who are vulnerable.
I have a warm and positive personality but am understanding the need for...
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My experiences include being a 'nanny', assisting with basic chaperoning of children of employers I was a personal assistant for, being an art teacher for kids ranging from age 4 to 16, tutoring kids for ISEE and SAT/ACT, ranging in age from 5 to 18, being a caregiver for a young adult on the autism spectrum (special needs), and...
Michael can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Michael at the start of the last school year in the midst of the pandemic. He covered my son and another boy in our pod three days a week consistently and on time every day from August through early June. He was patient with the boys, caring, and...
Gabriel T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With a gentle hand and a caring heart, I love what I do. God has guided me as well as annointed my hands to care for people who need my services. For over 31 plus years I have been honored to have worked with various types of clients, Special Needs, Dementia/Alzhimers, Post Surgery, Tramatic Brain Injuries, Stroke, Parkinson,...
Andrea can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Andrea is very engaging with my mom and treats her like she's family. Most of all, she's very patient."
Sheila R.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny/nurse for over 25 years taking care of kids all Ages and also some with Special Needs I am French very detail oriented and do everything for the children including taking care of bath time to cooking their meals and washing their clothes Have any questions please call me. I have included my resume and...
Martine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Martine has been our nanny for 1.5 years since our daughter was 5 months old. She has been amazing - on time and dedicated! She prepares all of our girl’s meals, washes her clothes, and shows her so much love. Our daughter needs oxygen at night and without...
Care member
Destiny N.
Beverly Hills, CA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an accomplished tutor, nanny, and caregiver with over 15 years of experience in providing exceptional caregiving and companionship (for elders and children), nannying and educational services for children; including those with learning disabilities and special needs. Through my dedication, compassion, and ability to foster...
Destiny can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Destiny has been a fantastic sitter for our 2 year old daughter. She quickly became familiar with our kids routines, likes and dislikes allowing for her to be comfortable with Destiny when we weren't around. Destiny would help us with regular pick ups from daycare...
Bobby N.
Donatella A.
Encino, CA
$30-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 years of professional experience working with mentally challenged/disabled people. I have a college degree and years of experience in all aspects of childcare and would love the opportunity to work with you.
5.0
"I needed last minute child care and Donna was available. She was very flexible with me and understanding. I appreciate her professionalism and confidence. My toddler really enjoyed having her here, I would highly recommend her for any services."
Natali S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
British-American One-to-One Aide for Seniors, Seniors with Dementia, ADHD/ASD Individuals and those needing help with Social/Work/School/Life Skills. Able to work with Telepathically with non verbals and support FC communicators. Originally enjoyed success as a Commercial Producer & Documentary Producer/Director. Also have...
5.0
(1)
British-American One-to-One Aide for teens needing help with Social/Work/Life Skills. Originally enjoyed success as a Commercial Producer & Documentary Producer/Director. Also have career as an Integrated Interior Designer & work notably with Special Needs families around energy healing in the home through design. Extensive...
Jenny can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
" Jenny is an experienced child-care professional who's affable, kid-friendly, trustworthy, and discreet. She's a self-starter who can solve any problem that arises. She knows how to help set boundaries for kids so they know what is expected of them at home, school,...
Jan V.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Santa Monica, CA
Aspen K.
5.0
Aspen is such a gem! She was recommended to me by Care.com and exceeded our hopes and expectations for a nanny. I have 4 children under 8 and she formed a unique bond with each one of my kids. They looked forward to seeing her daily. She took my son to baseball and grocery shopped with my other 3. I...
- Kerry S.
Marcella F.
5.0
We've had Marcella sit for us twice now. We are very happy with our experiences with her. Marcella is very sweet and we appreciate her experience and confidence in taking care of our daughter. Our daughter gets along with her well. Marcella communicates with us while we are gone. We feel really...
- Francesca L.
Alyssa C.
5.0
We hired Alyssa as a date night babysitter for our two boys ages 8 and 4. She has been the only babysitter we have hired where both my boys ask for her to come back! From the start, she is friendly, thorough and flexible with my requests. We are very grateful to have her take care of our boys!...
- Care member
Erin B.
5.0
Erin was wonderful with our little boy. He was immediately comfortable and calm around her and he’s a handful. 10/10 would book again!
- Care member
Liliana F.
5.0
Gracie has really enjoyed Lily sitting with her because she's fun and engaging. It's not always simple to find activities to do with a special needs child but Lily is kind and understands Gracie. She does an excellent job caring for Gracie's physical needs, transitioning her from wheelchair to her...
- Nancy B.
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Ratings for Santa Monica, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Santa Monica, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.