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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
5.0
(9)
QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
Over 20 years of childcare experience.
NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST.
Over 6 years of teaching experience.
CPR/First Aid Certified.
Trust line Registered.
Advanced Trained and Certified Newborn Care Specialist.
Sleep training
Parent educator.
Registered and Member of The NCSA.
BIO:
Hi moms and dads,...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I hired Maria as a night nanny when my son was around 3 weeks old. Having help a couple nights a week saved us during those first couple months of parenthood. Maria also had lots of tips for new parents and I'm certain her advice helped us develop...
Lauren C.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Maddie. After spending the last 10 years living bicoastally between New York and California, I've decided to settle in California and start my own family. Currently, I'm a stay-at-home mom and absolutely cherish every moment. Over the years, I've had the privilege of caring for wonderful, loving families, and I've...
Madelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed Maddie for a nannying position to care for my 2-year-old daughter. Throughout the process, she was extremely responsive, flexible, and reliable, and my daughter absolutely adored her! She has significant experience caring for kids and has such a kind,...
Aliya R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting 2-year-old twins at the age of 11. As a teenager babysitting was my life. As soon as I was home from school I went across the street and watched the kids until their father came home from work around 9 p.m. I would make dinner, do homework, play games, bathe the kids, brush their teeth and get them into...
Pernilla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Pernilla is very dependable. Someone we can count on to take care of our grandchildren and even our animals. She is completely trustworthy and extremely punctual. "
Amber C.
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
(1)
I am Miriam a 40 years old now, I am happily married with one 17-year-old girl. I have been a personal caregiver for over 15 years and I thoroughly enjoy and love the elderly. I see my job as a ministry to give back to those who have given so much in their lifetime. In addition to providing companionship, I can help monitor...
4.7
(26)
Hired by 93 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a college student and have taken a child care & development courses, worked extensively with babies and toddlers starting at 2 weeks old, have worked with special needs kids, am CPR certified, have taken lifeguard courses, have taught pre-k-1st grade how to swim, I am adaptive, flexible, and focused.
Sahar can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Sahar did a great job babysitting 3 of my kids. She arrived on time. She was calm, receptive and very approachable. Kids liked her a lot. I would definitely hire her again."
Olga S.
5.0
(1)
I have over 20 years of experience taking care of elderly people with different types of disabilities. I am CPR certified and have experience providing prescription medications, doing physical therapy, cooking and feeding meals, driving to doctors appointments, among other tasks. I understand what it takes to assist a person...
Martha Isabel can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, visiting physician, personal care
5.0
"Martha is a kind and wonderful person, very conscientious. My kids loved her. She worked for us for years. She played with them and engaged them and got them to laugh. She is also very tidy and efficient around the house. Very punctual, has own transportation, I...
Denise D.
Alma L.
Panorama City, CA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and went to Pasadena City College where I did my General Education and Child Development and then became employed by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. Where I have worked as a Pre-School Teacher and Camp Counselor for 27 years and 10 years as a personal...
Alma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ms. Alma is truly a part of our family. She is trustworthy, caring and active with our two kids. She played with them, did arts and crafts, read to them. She loved them like her own kids. We would highly recommend her for your child care needs. She is the best!"
Siddhartha D.
Amanda U.
North Hollywood, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been in the childcare industry for 18 years. Full of life and fun educational ideas! I have my degree in early childhood education. I am CPR and first aid certified as well as a certified food handler. I am a great driver with a clean record and used to even drive a school bus. I am very timely and responsible. I have...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Amanda took care of my daughter at her home daycare for about a year and we loved her. The only reason for the 4 stars is because she had to close her daycare abruptly and we were sad to have to leave. "
Care member
Tiana Sparkle G.
North Hollywood, CA
$30-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
A Young, Fun-Loving, And Active Nanny At Your Service
4.7
(9)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I am 28 years old, and I have been a nanny/babysitter for Care. com since 2013. I also have two degrees from Spelman College & Pepperdine University and I am currently working full-time from home for an amazing diaper . I definitely still have a passion for working with children, so I'm looking to work part-time during the week...
Tiana Sparkle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Sparkle to babysit my 22 month old toddler. She was amazing! She interacted so well with my son. She also teaches while she's babysitting (colors, numbers, etc). My son loved her within minutes, which is not always when meeting someone for the first time....
Silvia Q.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over 17 years of experience in caregiving, I have cultivated a deep commitment to supporting the well-being of my clients. This role enables me to provide compassionate care tailored to their unique emotional and physical needs. My expertise includes personal assistance with grooming, bathing (including bed baths), feeding,...
Jessie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Jessie was beyond incredible. My dad had knee replacement surgery and needed a lot of help during his recovery. I feel so lucky to have found Jessie. He is extremely polite, very reliable, and goes above and beyond to help. He honestly became like a member of our...
Bryan P.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am an experienced Behavior Therapist with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and many years of experience working with Special Needs students from age 3+ through adulthood. I have worked in the school setting, community, and have provided in-home therapy.
I am currently looking forward to finding the right family to...
5.0
"Renee is such a rock star babysitter! My twins love her so much, she's always on punctual, and has amazing energy that the kids love. I would not know what to do without her. Such a life saver!
"
Jao B.
Keely Q.
Sylmar, CA
$18/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am majoring Child Life Specialist. My experience taking care of kids with special needs was a wonderful experience. I took care of a boy, who was autistic, has low muscle tone, and sensory problem. I can really say it was a really good experience working with him. He was a wonderful boy and I made him feel comfortable with...
5.0
"Keely is very easy to communicate & very reliable . My son adores her. She's very clean & organize she kept my house tidy. I highly recommend her."
Meiravi K.
Luana G.
North Hollywood, CA
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello, I'm Luana, a flight attendant and experienced nanny with over 6 years of childcare experience, including working with newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs like Down syndrome. I'm CPR/First Aid certified, have passed extensive FBI background checks, and am drug-free. I speak English and Portuguese, which is...
Luana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is amazing !!! She took care of my 4 children with so much love. I'm so thankful god put her in our life. Great character and very positive.
Best nanny ever"
Amber H.
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
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.
Clint G.
North Hollywood, CA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Manage Client Schedule And Appointments. Encourage Light Physical Activity.
Cancer patient, dementia and elders. Manage schedule and doctors appointments. Assist patient with daily needs and special needs
I have 7 years of experience. I spend the school year working in classrooms as an aid for special needs children. I have spent years as a nanny for special needs and non-special needs children. I can help with tutoring, light housekeeping and swimming instruction.
Jordan can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Bella A.
North Hills, CA
$22-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
Dedicated caregiver with over 2 years of experience, providing compassionate support to
children with or without special needs. Committed to enhancing quality of life through personalized care and fostering a positive environment.
Hello! My name is Norma. I have 6 years of experience child care experience. I have cared and taught children on school setting as well as out. I love working with kids and have great references and recommendations. I have my CPR and first aid certificate and I have experience with special needs children. Please don't hesitate...
Norma can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sunland, CA
Maria C.
5.0
My husband and I hired Maria as a night nanny when my son was around 3 weeks old. Having help a couple nights a week saved us during those first couple months of parenthood. Maria also had lots of tips for new parents and I'm certain her advice helped us develop good sleeping habits for our soon...
- Lauren C.
Madelyn B.
5.0
I interviewed Maddie for a nannying position to care for my 2-year-old daughter. Throughout the process, she was extremely responsive, flexible, and reliable, and my daughter absolutely adored her! She has significant experience caring for kids and has such a kind, patient, and positive demeanor...
- Aliya R.
Pernilla H.
5.0
Pernilla is awesome! She treats my 10 month old son as if he were her own when he is in her care! As a new parent it can be nerve wracking to leave your baby with anyone else but she has been so fun, loving and wonderful to my son and I'm so grateful I found her! Even the times I've needed to find a...
- Sierra J.
Maria S.
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 restraints and I'm truly thankful for...
- Christina S.
Sahar S.
5.0
I would hire Sahar again in a heartbeat. She's always been dependable and very flexible and has even taught us a thing or two about childcare! Would highly recommend her to anyone else.
- Connie L.
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