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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sunland, CA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 1 years

Special needs caregivers in Sunland, CA

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Colette M.


Sunland, CA

$30/hr2 yrs exp

Care Giver

5.0

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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.

An experienced Care Worker with a passion for helping others, providing compassionate support to individuals with a wide range of physical, mental and emotional needs.
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Ashley A.


Glendale, CA

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mother Of two Boy 5 and 10-year-old we enjoy going on hikes, beaches and exploring nature. 15 years experience with kids of all ages : experience kids with special needs: adults with special needs(behavior Support) :senior care: Nanny for multiple kids at a time Just moved to Glendale CA from the Center Coast CA
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Ashley was super professional and on time. I felt so comfortable with her watching my 3 year old who has autism. She was so sweet and patient with him and has worked with other kids on the spectrum which made me feel safe and relieved. Would definitely rehire in a...

Elvia V.

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Jerome S.


Glendale, CA

$30-32/hr10 yrs exp

To Secure A Challenging And Responsible Position That Will Allow Me To Utilize My Care-Giving.

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Experienced working in a senior living facility, nursing home, and mostly private care as well. I am also well experienced in handling Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Lewy Body and Special Needs cases. Minor and major health issues, trauma, and/or accident recovery. Also handled patients who have bipolar disease, hospice and...
Jerome can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Jerome is family now! He helped us transition my Grandma home after she had a stroke and needed hands on help. He helped with mobility rehabilitation, meds, showers, cooking, doctors appointments... he is everything we could have wished for. My Grandma adores him,...

Jamie R.

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Sonia S.


Sylmar, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am currently working in a Preschool with special needs students. I like to create a safe, nurturing, fun, and learning environment. I have been working with children for 20 years. I enjoy helping and working with kids!
Sonia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sonia is a fun, caring, and a dependable caregiver. She provided us with excellent services for our child. I would hire her again and recommend her."

Jael F.

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June T.


Burbank, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Camp Counselor & Speech Language Therapist Asst.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

After working as a camp counselor for 6 years I am now a licensed speech language pathologist assistant with experience working with preschoolers, elementary school age, and middle school age students. I especially enjoy working with special needs students and kids on the autism spectrum, and have learned how to connect with...
June can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She's great! Our kid had to leave daycare for a couple of days and June was able to watch him while we were at work. She was a lifesaver. He talks about her all the time and I don't feel worried or anything with her at the house."

Owen D.

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Greg D.


North Hollywood, CA

$30-50/hr1 yrs exp

Positive Support Tech!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Greg, I was a home care provider for five years, full time, for my wife Chelsea. My wife had an extremely unique condition(s), she had advanced Neuropathy that caused her fingers, elbows, knees, toes and hip joints to erode away, become dislocated and locked in position. My wife was NOT paralyzed so she was...
5.0
"If you choose to hire Greg as a caregiver, you are a lucky person. Greg helped with my adult special needs son and he has been terrific. He is a good listener and very patient and compassionate. I have known Greg for over a year."

Deborah G.

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Haydee M.


Burbank, CA

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Clinical Medical Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Seeking a Caregiver position when I can apply my ability to provide clinical support to families and to perform patient care and duties necessary to deliver quality and services.
5.0
"Haydee is very attentive and caring for my son with special needs. She is open to learning anything about your child and what she needs to do. I highly recommend her."

Cynthia G.

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Joan G.


Valley Village, CA

$35-40/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs

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...
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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Keila was very patient with my kids . They loved how friendly and nice she was."

Sandy M.

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Chanelle F.


North Hollywood, CA

$25-40/hr

My Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Chanelle. I work in Beverly Hills part time. I have 7+ years of professional work experience with children. I have worked as a Preschool teacher at an after school program and have work with children ranging from ages 4 months-13 years old. I also have experience with special needs children and minimal ABA...
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Chanelle F.


North Hollywood, CA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

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:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Leslie Y.


North Hills, CA

$18-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience working with children. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn! I attend California State University, Northridge (CSUN), my major is Psychology and my minor is Child Development. I am flexible with my weekend availability!
5.0
"Leslie was such a delight. She worked with our special needs son, getting him ready in the morning for his volunteer day job. She was reliable and trustworthy."

Patricia M.

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Lizeth R.


Glendale, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Realiable, Caring Person

I have 18 years of experience. I can help with caregiving and companionship. I started working as a caregiver with special needs adults since I was 21 years old since then I've been doing different cases. I also have worked for Easterseals in past and I enjoyed doing it. I'am a responsible, loving, caring and kind person. I will...
Lizeth can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My mom just passed away, and Lizeth was with her for the last year. My mom needed care 24/7, and Lizeth really put her all into caring for her. She was absolutely wonderful. She managed medications, dementia, agitation, diaper changing, transfers with the Hoyer...

Jennifer S.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I have a good experience working with special need I could direct them and I could be strong when it's needed I also can write daily report and meals prepare I am opening to follow I will be more than happy to be working for you Hope to hear back from thank you
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Lucinda H.


North Hollywood, CA

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Women

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:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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 "

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Tessa N.


Glendale, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Patient, And Fun Special Needs Care

I am available for full or part-time work. I have worked with many types of children, of all different ages. I've cared for an infant with Down Syndrome, and worked as a para educator in an elementary special needs classroom for two years. I worked with grades 3-6 majority of my time, but grades 1-2 as well. I'd take them to...
5.0
"She is very caring. Always wants to make sure the kids are entertained and laughing. Makes sure she is always on time. Very good with all kids no matter what!! Good at cleaning up after the kids. I love seeing her interact with my kids. WE LOVE TESSA!! "

Savanah N.

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Jerome S.


Glendale, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Full Time Care giving Live-In/Live Out What Ever Is Possible

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in a private senior living facility, nursing home, and mostly private care as well. I am well experienced in Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Muscular Dystrophy, Lewy Body disease, minor and major health issues, trauma, and/or accident recovery. I also handled patients who have bipolar disease, hospice and...
5.0
"Jerome takes care of my developmentally disabled brother 3-5 times a month as needed. He is great and my brother loves him. Jerome is very patient, kind, compassionate and a happy person. You will not regret hiring him. The moment you meet him you know your loved...

Rona S.

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Martha Isabel M.


Glendale, CA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full, Part Time Or Live In Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience working for the finest families in Los Angeles. I have experience with kids, seniors, people with special needs and disabilities. I am very organized, punctual and always open to complete multiple tasks depending on the family's needs such as doing grocery shopping, run errands, pick up...
Martha Isabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Martha worked with me for 3-4 years when my son was a baby and later when he was entering kindergarten. Amazing person. "

Cynthia K.

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Kristen G.


La Crescenta, CA

$26-30/hr17 yrs exp

Hello

3.7

(3)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience nannying multiple children, caring for special needs, and animal care. My background is in musical theater so I love being creative with kids and developing their inner artist. I am very active so I enjoy taking kids to the park and enjoying the outdoors. I have a reliable car so I can...
Kristen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kristen was amazing managing 4 kids and a dog all at once. She kept them engaged with no screens. She also cleaned up before leaving and had the kids help with cleanup! "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sunland, CA

Colette M.

5.0

Colette is very kind and helpful. We really appreciate all her help

- Machelle G.

Ashley A.

5.0

Ashley was super professional and on time. I felt so comfortable with her watching my 3 year old who has autism. She was so sweet and patient with him and has worked with other kids on the spectrum which made me feel safe and relieved. Would definitely rehire in a heartbeat!

- Elvia V.

Jerome S.

5.0

We are so very grateful for Jerome's help. My dad had Parkinson's disease and Jerome took care of him until he passed away. Other than helping my dad with activities of daily living (showering, personal hygiene, changing clothes, etc), Jerome kept my dad safe from any falls. He also took my dad...

- Emily W.

Sonia S.

5.0

Sonia is a fun, caring, and a dependable caregiver. She provided us with excellent services for our child. I would hire her again and recommend her.

- Jael F.

June T.

5.0

She's great! Our kid had to leave daycare for a couple of days and June was able to watch him while we were at work. She was a lifesaver. He talks about her all the time and I don't feel worried or anything with her at the house.

- Owen D.

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