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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sylmar, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Sylmar, CA

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Syreeta B.


Canyon Country, CA

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Social Service-Provider Special Needs Populating

4.7

(3)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working in the field of social services for over 10 years-including private care, special need instruction, community based instructor, Para Educator, Respite.
5.0
"Syreeta worked in my classroom as a Para Educator when I was in High School. I have a mild disability. She has helped me so much. She taught me how to cook clean and take care of myself. She worked with me in my apartment. She helps me with paying bills, and my...

Porsche J.

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Vanessa P.


San Fernando, CA

$23-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Vanessa and I am 27 years old! I have been babysitting since a young age. I have experience with ages up to 15 years old. I also have on-going experience with special needs children. I have access to my own car and insurance. I'm bilingual in Spanish/ English. I can help with overnight, date night and travel!...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Vanessa was reliable and always available great with my son and dog."

Kimberly M.

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Martha A.


Granada Hills, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

52-year-old 23 yrs of experience both with special needs Adults /Infants/ Twins & up to 3 CPR/ First Aid certified English/ Spanish Outstanding reference letters
Martha can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Martha is honest, hard-working, and patient. She is a strong communicator and logged all of our daughter's activities each day for us. While she has a lot of experience with children, she follows the parents' wishes and only provides her perspective when asked. I...

Suzanne F.

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Riley S.


Canyon Country, CA

$18-24/hr1 yrs exp

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...
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Vanessa P.


San Fernando, CA

$24-31/hr5 yrs exp

I'm Vanessa, I've worked at multiple autism centers for about 4-5 years. I've always enjoyed working with kids. I've worked with different ages from as young as 2 years old to 26 years old. Everyone has their own character and I love being apart of that journey and helping in any way I can.
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Colette M.


Sunland, CA

$30/hr2 yrs exp

Care Giver

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.

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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Sylvia N.


Granada Hills, CA

$19-27/hr5 yrs exp

Care Giver/Certified Nurse Assistant

Hello there! My name is Sylvia an experienced Care giver/Certified Nurse Assistant and im experienced care elderly provider, Children with Special Needs, Hospice and thise in need of care. Im currently seeking for a family in need of full time, live in, live out for there loved ones. With a nuturing and compassionate approach, I...
Sylvia can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"She is hard working caregiver and loving"

Mike K.

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Maya A.


Canyon Country, CA

$18/hr5 yrs exp

The Sitter You Need For Any Occasion!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Maya! I have about 5 years of experience and I can help with Light Housekeeping, Errands, and whatever else you may need! I babysit family regularly, 3 kids at a time. I have worked a kids club at a gym where I cared for multiple children at a time from 9 months old to 12 years old and always kept them busy! I...
Maya can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maya is an excellent babysitter, she is trustworthy, always on time and highly responsible. My kids love her. They always look forward to hanging out with her. Maya is kind and great with children, we truly just love her."

Catherine P.

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April C.


Van Nuys, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Have 10 Years Of Experience

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.
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Maria S.


North Hollywood, CA

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

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.

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Luana G.


North Hollywood, CA

$23/hr8 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Luana is my favorite person! She was my nanny in 2018 and took care of my boys for a year, she took care of my baby who was only 2 months old and my other boy was 2 years old. she took care of them with a lot of love and care. I recommend her for sure."

Amanda L.

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Marinella A.


Canyon Country, CA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time

4.3

(7)

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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...

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Andrew H.


Granada Hills, CA

$35-52/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic And Caring Board Certified Autism Technician

My name is Andrew I am currently a Nursing student. Before pursuing my nursing career I worked as a behavioral technician. I specialize in care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related conditions. I can also aide young children with tutoring or organization needs. I have been working in this field for over 3 years...
5.0
"Always on time , easy to communicate with about the wants and needs of my child . Dependable and trustworthy, amazing team player . Andrew will be an amazing asset to any family because he goes above and beyond to provide the necessary tools for a child to succeed."

MIREYA M.

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Hope R.


Granada Hills, CA

$19-30/hr7 yrs exp

Full Or Part-time Nanny Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Hope , I have been pursuing nannying as my full time job for the last 5 years. I absolutely love what I do and can't imagine working somewhere that doesn't involve some form of childcare. In the last 5 years I've worked for 2 families for long term, until my help was no longer required. Both families have had 2...
Hope can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"I absolutely love Hope. She has and is an incredible babysitter for my two kids 2 and 3. Hope started with us in January of 2017 and the only reason I'm writing this review is because I've decided to go back to being a Stay at Home Mom. She has been so gracious...

Jenny R.

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Alma L.


Panorama City, CA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

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, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Suzette L.


Newhall, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Adults-Seniors

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Suzette and I am a caregiver with 15+ years of experience. I have experience working with adults and seniors up to the age of 94. In addition, I have 2 Master's degrees. One in Criminal Justice and the other in Marriage Family Therapy. My years as a therapist have made me much more attuned to my clients. As a...
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Madelyn B.


North Hollywood, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Responsible Sitter

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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, 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.

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Joan N.


Canyon Country, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/sitter

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.

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Olivia M.


Newhall, CA

$22-35/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

At heart I am a nurturing woman! Anyway to provide safety and love through learning is what I'm all about! I'd love to have a chance to work with your family. I love being able to support anyone in anyway I can! I've been working with adolescents and teens for 10+ years, but working with seniors with disabilities and/or just in...
5.0
"Olivia is an absolute pleasure. She has a very sweet and calming personality She made my family and I feel very comfortable. She immediately came into our home and established a rapport with my son. She even reached out to me mid shift, asking about certain items...

Jameeka K.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sylmar, CA

Syreeta B.

4.0

(I meant to give more stars.. )

- Alisa G.

Vanessa P.

5.0

She was great with our kids, they keeping asking when she can come back.

- Care member

Martha A.

5.0

Martha was excellent with my 10 week old daughter! She obviously has a lot of experience and was able to keep the baby calm and happy while I worked from home. I’m looking forward to working with Martha again in the future!

- Care member

Colette M.

5.0

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

- Machelle G.

Sylvia N.

4.0

She didn’t stay awake during overnight shift. It was a problem.

- Care member

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