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Find special needs caregivers in Signal Hill, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Signal Hill, CA

The average posted rate is $27/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Signal Hill, CA

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Annette F.


Long Beach, CA

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Committed Babysitter

5.0

(4)

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a substitute teacher working for LAUSD. I have extensive experience babysitting ages 0-15. I have worked with special needs children. I can also provide lessons to your child to improve his or her academics. I also help with homework, meal prep, do crafts, bedtime, etc. References are available upon request.
Annette can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Annette was amazing! We have a 3 year old and a 10 month old and she was able to handle both easily. Our 10 month old is very attached to mommy and usually screams the entire time we are gone but she never cried once with Annette. Our 3 year old had a great time...

Chris E.

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Lacey C.


Lakewood, CA

$23-41/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver For All Ages And Circumstance

Throughout high school I worked with 5 to 7 children some with special needs and in 2007 I moved in with my grandmother and took care of her, meals, transportation, medical, and bathing. As a massage therapist I am also trained to treat pain associated with both physical and emotional needs. I am 35 now and have also gained...
Lacey can also help with: Errands, home modification, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
5.0
"Lacey is very reliable. She is also patient, talented, and professional. I would recommend her in a heartbeat. "

Chris F.

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Kristyn K.


Long Beach, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full-Time Nanny In Long Beach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristyn and I live in the Long Beach area. I'm looking for a full-time nanny position with a fun-loving family. I would describe myself as adventurous, intuitive, and empathetic. My interests include exercising, eating healthy, being in nature, singing, writing, and learning Spanish as a second language. I have...
Kristyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kristyn is responsible, a great care giver to her younger sisters. She has cared for our family dog while we were away on trips. I trust her completely. We love her like a daughter. I would absolutely recommend her for a child care-giving position."

Kathy P.

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Elizabeth R.


Lakewood, CA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver Available For Full / Part-Time Jobs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for five years. I really enjoy working with the elderly because I like to make their lives and routines easier and make them feel happy at home. My experiences include bathing, housekeeping, medication reminder, errands, doctor appointments, and companionship. I also attended ICDC College for Medical...
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Daniella C.


Long Beach, CA

$30-33/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

A little about me ive been nannying for about 7 years now, I am currently in school to become a pediatric nurse, and looking to pick up more hours. I am CPR/aed certified, I have experience with the youngest being 4 months to oldest being 13 (specializing more with infants and toddlers!) Ive worked with children with special...
Daniella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hired Daniella to nanny for my 7 month old & 2 year old she’s very organized very friendly she picked up the routine fast. She helps bathe, feed, takes my kids to the park or for walks, she’s super sweet my babies always smile when she comes in she’s been working...

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Kevrene I.


Carson, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Kevrene. I'm very passionate about working with children ever since my aunt opened up her daycare when I was 12. I started working there at the age of 16 and knew since then I wanted my career to be involving children and their development. I've worked with kids from the age of newborn to about 15 years of age....
Kevrene can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I don't think there are enough words to adequately convey just how much Kevrene has meant to our family. Over the last twelve weeks, she has shown up at our home each night with a smile on her face ready to debrief the day, provide positive reinforcement,...

Natasha B.

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Susannah T.


Long Beach, CA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have provided care for children of all ages; however, I am most experienced with children under the age of 6. I also have over a year of experience in in-home care with a special need child, and additional experience with children on the autism spectrum. I have early childhood development education through my bachelor of...
Susannah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Susannah was our full-time nanny for 3 years. She is dependable, responsible and wonderful with our kids. She genuinely cares and took very good care of my son from the time he was an infant until he was 4 years old and also watched my niece. I would recommend her...

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Dawn S.


Lomita, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Development

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 grown daughters. I hold a California teaching certification in Early Childhood Education as well as a BS in Psychology. I have worked for local School District for 32 years and taught at private schools. I currently am employed with local school district as a substitute teacher and privately tutor special...
Dawn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Best thing happened to my family during pandemic was to get to know Dawn . My kids connected with her instantly and she is caring, loving and knows how to keep kids engaged and interested."

Maryam H.

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Julia F.


Bellflower, CA

$18-21/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Julia I'm 26. My previous occupation was working with kids who have autism and I would love to help. My older whom is on the spectrum lead me to working with others. I have personal experience and I can relate to some of your challenges. Helping kids and people in general brings me joy. I can offer company for...
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Raegan E.


Long Beach, CA

$16-25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter (All Ages And Special Needs)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Raegan and I have been babysitting for 7+ years. I have always loved children and have grown a huge patience for kids of all ages. I have also worked with special needs children for about 4 years. I am very reliable and an excellent multi-tasker. I would love to help you out with whatever you need whether it comes to...
Raegan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Reagan is amazing! She is friendly, punctual, upbeat and fun. My girls absolutely love her! I am grateful to have found her to help watch our girls."

Jessica C.

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Madison Y.


Seal Beach, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny

I have 10+ years of experience working with children and 7+ years as a nanny. In addition to being a nanny, I have worked as a private homeschool teacher, special needs tutor, and after school care provider. I have extensive experience with special needs, toddlers, potty training, and multiples. I have experience with...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Christian P.


Los Alamitos, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Carecheck and motor vehicles records verified. I'm Christian and I'm 25 years old. I have almost 2 years experience with children ages 3-17. I have vast experience watching multiple children at a time thanks to my time with BSA. The following list below is where I acquired all my experience. -BSA at IROEC camp(approx 1...
5.0
"Christian was extremely helpful with my 3 year old. He was kind, caring and gentle. Definitely will hire Christian again this summer."

Tamia T.

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Daniela C.


Buena Park, CA

$20-36/hr1 yrs exp

Educated Reliable Caregiver

4.0

(4)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Educated and reliable caregiver looking for a family to help with their young children. Adept in providing optimal care to children as young as 8 weeks old and children with special needs. Willing to take on household duties and work with families to better meet their individual needs. In December I will graduated with a 2nd...
Daniela can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Very punctual, dependable and trustworthy,, she communicates well and I felt at ease while my children were in Daniela's care."

Maleika T.

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Josefina F.


Long Beach, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love love Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had a son with special needs for 10 years and now I m available to help other Mothers with extensively care that our special Babies need.I had experience with Cerebral Palsy. I know how to use Suction Machine, Asthma machine and gastronomy tube or G-tube. I am also a CPR certified.
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Kenyetta T.


Bellflower, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Is My Specialty

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for all special needs: Down syndrome, children with seizures, G tube, catheters, ADHD, mental illness, Autism. I have 10 years of experience.
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Virginia B.


Long Beach, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Child Care

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of 2 children, one with special needs. As an elementary teacher for 30 years, I have experience supervising and interacting with children from TK - grade 5 and most recently I have helped take care of 6-month-old babies. I am professional, punctual, nurturing, honest and fun! Music, games and educational...
Virginia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Virginia has sat for our 6 mo son and 2.5 yo daughter for a few months. They love her so much. She plays with them, brings activities to play with, and takes them for walks outside. She has also sat for all 6 of our children for date nights, ages range from 6 mo to...

Megan D.

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Christine S.


Cypress, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent With Children With Special Needs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Having been a clinical bodywork therapist, I have seen many children on the spectrum as well as developmental delay children. I have been able to utilize my experience and special techniques to help children with special needs.
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Cara D.


Long Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing, Educated, Professional Nanny.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Cara (they/them) and I'm a professional Nanny and aspiring artist. I love working with children and have been doing so for about 18 years. Currently I am looking for a family who is need of a Nanny for 2-4 days a week. At the moment I am transitioning from my last family but will be available Monday through...
Cara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We interviewed Cara and found her to be very open and honest, as well extremely knowledgeable in child care. The only reason we chose not to hire her is because we are looking for someone short term and she is seeking a longer term commitment."

Deirdre L.

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Lauren S.


Huntington Beach, CA

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter And Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with children of all kinds, I cared for a girl with rhetts syndrome for a year. My tasks included feeding, cooking for, driving, reading to, and talking to her. I also have experience working with kindergartners and first graders. I worked with them for 2 years. I read with them, painted with them, practiced...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We came to Care.com to explore our nanny options and found Lauren through them. We appreciated how professional, punctual and helpful she was. We also liked how well she connected to our baby and her educational background. Even though we currently don't have a...

Gabriela S.

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Shirlene E.


Torrance, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

1:1

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My previous experience is working as a 1:1 Para Educator for the Transition to Independence program at Palos Verdes Peninsula USD and Torrance USD as a Health Clerk.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Signal Hill, CA

Annette F.

5.0

She was great! The kids and I really liked her from the moment she walked in the room. She was on time and has such great energy about her

- Belen M.

Lacey C.

5.0

Lacey is very reliable. She is also patient, talented, and professional. I would recommend her in a heartbeat.

- Chris F.

Kristyn K.

5.0

Kristyn is responsible, a great care giver to her younger sisters. She has cared for our family dog while we were away on trips. I trust her completely. We love her like a daughter. I would absolutely recommend her for a child care-giving position.

- Kathy P.

Daniella C.

5.0

Hired Daniella to nanny for my 7 month old & 2 year old she’s very organized very friendly she picked up the routine fast. She helps bathe, feed, takes my kids to the park or for walks, she’s super sweet my babies always smile when she comes in she’s been working with my family for about 5 months...

- Care member

Kevrene I.

5.0

As first-time parents, trusting someone we just met to take care of our newborn daughter at night was a bit nerve-wracking. Kevrene instantly made us feel safe handing over our new daughter. Kevrene was very professional but also had such a tenderness to our baby. We knew our baby was in good hands...

- Nolwen C.

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Ratings for Signal Hill, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Signal Hill, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.