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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Thousand Oaks, CA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Thousand Oaks, CA

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Tamika B.


Simi Valley, CA

$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced And Attentive Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Tamika, and I am passionate about nurturing children, encouraging their development and creating an environment where they can be themselves. I am a follower of Jesus Christ, and my faith inspires me to approach every child with love and understanding. I have decades of experience caring for babies and children. I am...
Tamika can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tameka B. is a baby whisperer, and the best caregiver we have ever had. She treats our 2-year-old and 6-month-old as if they were her own. She arrives early each morning with a can-do attitude and has lots of wonderful ideas to keep the children engaged. She sings...

Ezina L.

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Lucy C.


Moorpark, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified CNA

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 14 years of CNA experience with senior care and special needs children. I am familiar with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, the use of a G tube and a hoyer lift. I'm currently running my own care giving company to provide these services as a individual employee to make sure my clients are satisfied. My goal is to...
Lucy can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Lucy was extremely helpful when we needed help for my dad. She is kind and honest. I have known many caregivers over the years and Lucy is one of the best. Honestly it is hard to find such good people. Thank you Lucy for helping my family!"

Sandesha S.

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Adrienne M.


Newbury Park, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Extraordinaire

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children with special needs for over 10 years and absolutely love it! I am very patient, nurturing, responsible, energetic and creative. I have extensive training in A.B.A., working with children with Autism, Down syndrome, ADD/ADHD, challenging behaviors, limited speech and sensory diets. Children bring...
5.0
"Adrienne is great with my special needs child/teen. She is very creative with ideas and thoughts/places to go and keep my teen engaged, busy and most important occupied so that the other kids and us parents can have respite from the demands of a special needs...

Debora L.

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Delaney D.


Newbury Park, CA

$35-41/hr • 8 yrs exp

A Very Experienced Babysitter Who Loves Working With Children Of All Ages.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Delaney and I am an experienced nanny of 8 years with a background in child development. Through my years of extensive experience in childcare, I have cared for children ages newborn to 11 years old. I have also worked with special needs children, in daycares, and as a preschool teacher. I am an enthusiastic...
Delaney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Delaney watched our two girls full-time for a year until they were ready for preschool. She was a such a reliable and caring nanny and our two girls loved her from day 1. She will do various activities (craft, reading, outdoor play, park and library trips etc) and...

Michael S.

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Jasmine P.


Agoura Hills, CA

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Empathetic, Reliable Nanny

I am a local nanny and pet sitter with over 8 years of experience with kids of all ages ranging from newborns, infants, toddlers up to tweens. I have experience with special needs children as well. I enjoy being outdoors. I am searching for a part time family who is looking for an active, trustworthy nanny.
Jasmine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is amazing with kids, kind and warm and always pleasant to deal with. We have known her for many years and have had lots of opportunities to see her around children and she Seems to always have a natural ability to figure out what they might need and enjoy....

Nikoo B.

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Crystal G.


Newbury Park, CA

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Paraprofessional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently seeking employment where I can offer my experience a caregiver or nanny. My most recent employment was working as a caregiver for over two years with a preteen who has special needs. My previously employment includes working a nanny caring for an infant, paraprofessional and recreational leader. I have worked with...
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Kelly R.


Westlake Village, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi! I am a grandma in waiting:) I homeschooled both my children for 8+ years. My son is high functioning special needs so I am very familiar with differently abled children. Though I've had other jobs and even have my real estate license, motherhood is what I excelled at. I love children and dogs. I generally get paid $30 per...
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kelly is a very loving and caring person she enjoys children immensely she would be an asset and a help to any family"

Kathy N.

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Kathryn O.


Simi Valley, CA

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several years of experience caring for a high functioning autistic little boy. In addition to working with him at home, I also shadowed him for several months at his school My background is in psychology and I see the challenges as well as opportunities to grow that arise for the whole family when dealing with a special...
5.0
"Kathy was amazing, intuitive, caring and had tremendous insight. All the children love her and she interacts very well with them. Adults and colleagues respect her incredible knowledge and appreciate her helpful attitude. Her work with our student resulted in...

Alice F.

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Thomas D.


Moorpark, CA

$17/hr • 4 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hi, I'm Thomas I've always had compassion for those in need. I started at a young age assisting with care for my great-grandmother and I have continued by providing personal care and in-home support to elderly neighbors and special needs children. I'm particularly skilled at lifting and transferring clients from bed to...
Thomas can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, errands, transportation, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Dylan C.


Newbury Park, CA

$17/hr • 4 yrs exp

Dylan C.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Dylan, I just graduated from Sonoma State where I studied Kinesiology and played volleyball. I would consider myself to be an outgoing, polite, and compassionate person. I have been working with children starting in middle school I was a TA for a kindergarten class. In high school I was a nanny for two years and...
Dylan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hello! My name is Sofia, and I'm an enthusiastic, reliable babysitter passionate about creating a safe and engaging environment. As a member of the National Honor Society, National Charity League, and Student Government, I bring strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to every family I work with. I have...
Sofia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
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Orit B.


Agoura Hills, CA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dear parents! I'm a retired pediatric physical therapist with more than 40 years experience. I've always had a natural affinity to babies and children, even as a teenager, and find it very easy to connect with them. People say I have "the magic touch" when it comes to the little ones. I miss working with babies, and so thought...
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Aura L.


Moorpark, CA

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

I am a passionate and experienced childcare provider with a strong desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. With over four years of experience, I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My patient and calm nature allows me to connect with...
Aura can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Hi, I'm a 26y/o nursing graduate preparing to take the NCLEX. I am CPR/BLS certified! I've been described as cheerful/upbeat, warm, & empathetic. I love working with kids because I find it fun and fulfilling - it's a job that doesn't feel like a job! I'm looking for an opportunity that will allow me to make meaningful...
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Jennifer C.


Moorpark, CA

$40/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Jennifer. I have worked with children for 20 years in multiple settings. I have 7 years of experience working with children in the special education programs . As an educator and a caregiver, I find great joy in supporting the growth and development of children. My passion for child care is reinforced as I see...
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Ladan A.


Agoura Hills, CA

$20-25/hr

Special Edication Teacher

I have had many years of teaching experience in mild lodersrr adults and teens with disabilities I can also give them ride home from schools in the area and spend hours after school with them
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Toni Gretchen M.


Newbury Park, CA

$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have been working as a caregiver since 2002, with experience as a PT aid/Rehab technician for 2 1/2 years in an acute rehab hospital. I am highly experienced in caring for seniors, clients with cognitive impairments, and special needs adults. I Currently, I hold a DSP certificate.
Toni Gretchen can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Miguel J.


Simi Valley, CA

$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Let me tell you a little bit about myself, my name is Miguel, I'm really interested in this position. I'm 20 years old and a student at CSUN College studying Sociology going for my Masters and a Certified ABA Behavioral Therapist . I'm a very dependable and responsible individual and punctual. I have 3 years of experience in...
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Maddelyn C.


Simi Valley, CA

$20-23/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hey there! Welcome to my bio. I am 24 years old with over 6 years of experience working with children of all ages. I have worked in children's gym care centers as well as two jobs off of care. com. I am energetic and enthusiastic, I love the outdoors and exploring. I work well with children of all ages, I look forward to talking...
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Jill M.


Newbury Park, CA

$24-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience Matters!

Hello! I started working as a babysitter at age 14 and as a Nanny from ages 22-32. I have always loved working with kids! I received my Bachelor's Degree in Child Development from Cal State Northridge. During my 20's, I also worked as a Teacher's Assistant and Substitute Teacher. My husband, who I have now been married to for 20...
Jill can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

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Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Thousand Oaks, CA

Tamika B.

5.0

Tameka B. is a baby whisperer, and the best caregiver we have ever had. She treats our 2-year-old and 6-month-old as if they were her own. She arrives early each morning with a can-do attitude and has lots of wonderful ideas to keep the children engaged. She sings to them, reads books to them, plays...

- Ezina L.

Lucy C.

5.0

Lucy is THE best! My mom was sent home on end-of-life hospice. She is under the care of a hospice provider, but I needed someone to stop by occasionally to help me change her. Lucy is great with communication and always texts to let me know she's on the way. She's also very calm, patient and...

- Brett B.

Adrienne M.

5.0

Adrienne is great with my special needs child/teen. She is very creative with ideas and thoughts/places to go and keep my teen engaged, busy and most important occupied so that the other kids and us parents can have respite from the demands of a special needs child. Adrienne is smart, fun for my...

- Debora L.

Delaney D.

5.0

Delaney watched our two girls full-time for a year until they were ready for preschool. She was a such a reliable and caring nanny and our two girls loved her from day 1. She will do various activities (craft, reading, outdoor play, park and library trips etc) and always kept the kids entertained....

- Michael S.

Jasmine P.

5.0

She is amazing with kids, kind and warm and always pleasant to deal with. We have known her for many years and have had lots of opportunities to see her around children and she Seems to always have a natural ability to figure out what they might need and enjoy. Anyone would be lucky to have her as a...

- Nikoo B.

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Ratings for Thousand Oaks, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Thousand Oaks, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.