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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Topanga, CA

The average posted rate is $38/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Topanga, CA

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Jenny L.


Topanga, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care, Senior W/ Dementia Care, ASD/ADHD Care

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

British-American One-to-One Aide for Seniors, Seniors with Dementia, ADHD/ASD Individuals and those needing help with Social/Work/School/Life Skills. Able to work with Telepathically with non verbals and support FC communicators. Originally enjoyed success as a Commercial Producer & Documentary Producer/Director. Also have...
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Viktoria N.


Topanga, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a friendly and nurturing caregiver, I'm passionate about providing a safe and stimulating environment for children to thrive. With over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of helping children learn, grow, and reach their full potential. My approach is centered around open communication with parents, ensuring that I...
Viktoria can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Viktoria was more than our boys' nanny, she became part of the family. We were lucky to have her with our family from when the twins were 3.5 months old and I was going back to work. Viki is loving, caring, active and helped to keep our home and the boy's room...

Kelly T.

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Jenny L.


Topanga, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

One-to-one Aide For Teens

British-American One-to-One Aide for teens needing help with Social/Work/Life Skills. Originally enjoyed success as a Commercial Producer & Documentary Producer/Director. Also have career as an Integrated Interior Designer & work notably with Special Needs families around energy healing in the home through design. Extensive...
Jenny can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
" Jenny is an experienced child-care professional who's affable, kid-friendly, trustworthy, and discreet. She's a self-starter who can solve any problem that arises. She knows how to help set boundaries for kids so they know what is expected of them at home, school,...

Jan V.

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Camila B.


Topanga, CA

$23-25/hr7 yrs exp

I'm a childcare provider with seven years of experience who is passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly, and I have a knack for making children feel safe and happy. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household rules and am experienced in caring for children with...
Camila can also help with: Light cleaning
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Nuriya L.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Amazing Westside Nanny - Infant/toddler/special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Families! I currently work full time as a nanny in Beverly Hills to two wonderful boys, 2. 5y & 6y, I have been with this family for 18 months and unfortunately, for me, some new career opportunities has the family packing up and moving across the country. I will be reluctantly saying goodbye to them soon and so am back on...
Nuriya can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nuriya has incredible experience caring for and teaching children. Anyone would be lucky to hire such a professional!"

Reese N.

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Martine P.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Nurse With Special Education Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny/nurse for over 25 years taking care of kids all Ages and also some with Special Needs I am French very detail oriented and do everything for the children including taking care of bath time to cooking their meals and washing their clothes Have any questions please call me. I have included my resume and...
Martine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Martine (Christine) is our current nanny. She has been with us for one year and started when our daughter was 5 months old. We are moving and incredibly sad to lose such a wonderful, caring part of our family. As new parents, we couldn't have asked for better...

Kevin B.

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Teresija S.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Warm Supportive Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Due to the fact, that my first degree cousin suffers from severe disabilities, I have been introduced to people with severe disabilities early on in my life. I have always embraced her and have been always been drawn to work with people who are vulnerable. I have a warm and positive personality but am understanding the need for...
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Lily J.


West Hills, CA

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare/caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm lily, I'm a certified nursing assistant and a home health-aid. I have my CPR and BLS. I have worked with different groups of people: From newborns, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, teens to special needs, post-surgery and elderly. I have the required experience and references. I love interacting and taking care of...
Lily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Lily is really wonderful, she's always on time, always there when i need her, and definitely a recommendation for anyone who's looking for great child care!"

Maxim F.

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Cintia A.


Calabasas, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing caregiver with nine years of experience, I am passionate about supporting children's growth and development. My patient and creative nature allows me to engage children in a variety of fun and educational activities, including outdoor sports, board games, and learning games. I also have experience caring for...
Cintia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Punctual, loving and very energetic and sweet. Understands and learned new facets and was able to maintain routines and build off of it. Would hire again and recommend for anyone looking for caregiver to keep up with small children and nurturer."

Kevin G.

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Heaven H.


Van Nuys, CA

$25-28/hr4 yrs exp

Inclusive Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Throughout my career, I've dedicated myself to working with special needs children, fostering inclusion and providing personalized care. With three years of experience at an inclusive school in Orange and an additional year as a one-on-one support for a child within a school setting, I've honed my skills in creating supportive...
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Misozi M.


Woodland Hills, CA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

hello. my name is Mimi. I have been a caregiver for 5years and am also a Certified nursing assistant. I have experience in special needs adults, teenagers and kids. I love working with people with disabilities because it gives me joy to see me help them with daily activities. I have great positive energy, am creative in art...
Misozi can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Amazing!! I got in contact with her at 10pm and she was at our house the next morning. I almost thought it was too good to be true because though she didn't know us, she was willing to go the extra mile for us at short notice. She has a very warm personality and...

Catherine M.

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Mayra B.


Woodland Hills, CA

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced & Caring Special Needs CNA/PCA/Nanny

Hello, my name is Mayra, I am currently a licensed nurse but have been a caregiver for over 20 years; I've also worked as a certified PCA with special needs children, teens & adults with autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, etc. I love helping those that have bodily limitations, because that's all it is; our hearts function all the...
5.0
"Mayra is knowledgeable about her skill set, works well independently and as a team. Dependable and trustworthy. An asset to any team."

Sherice M.

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Elizabeth S.


Los Angeles, CA

$24-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Bilingual, College Educated, Special Needs & Autism

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Liz and I'm an empathetic caregiver, A little bit about myself: I come from a large family, so taking care of people comes as second nature to me. I started working as a care giver and found a new passion of taking care of people. I'm also a mother to an adult daughter. My schedule is currently open
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Liz has helped my family for many years. She was originally hired by me in 2010 to help with my newborn son and his two-year-old brother. When my second child was 18 months old he was diagnosed with severe global developmental delays and autism. Liz help...

Daisy D.

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Jacqueline C.


Canoga Park, CA

$25-50/hr2 yrs exp

Behavi

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings! I come from a field of psychology which includes child development and special needs care. As a behavioral therapist and a teacher/mentor, I'm comfortable being around infants and teenagers who may need some guidance in behavior. My past positions have allowed me exposure to kids of all types. I love working with the...
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jacqueline was great and very understanding of our son who has Autism. She was on time, friendly and we could tell she had a ton of knowledge and experience on how to care for children with special needs. We really appreciated her help. I'd highly recommend her for...

Christina C.

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Jacqueline A.


Santa Monica, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

High Profile Live-In Nanny & House Manager

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jacqueline. I am an experienced caregiver and recent college graduate. For the last 9 years I have worked as a nanny, house keeper, organizer, personal stylist, home and event decorator, personal chef and grocery shopper, and yoga specialist. I love to bring my well rounded lifestyle into your home and make...
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is absolutely amazing! She is always on time and responds quickly to messages. She is a hard worker and very efficient with helping us. Our daughter loved having her over. She is wonderful with kids and we will continue to use her for babysitting. We found a...

Lisa F.

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Samantha S.


Van Nuys, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. With three years of experience, I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. My patience, creativity, and friendly demeanor allow me to connect easily with children, and I prioritize open...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
" Samantha has been a true blessing. Her personalized care, patience, and creativity in engaging our children have made a profound impact on our family. She's not just a caregiver; she's an educator and mentor to our kids. Samantha's ability to connect with our...

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Selina R.


Van Nuys, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, personable, trustworthy. I like working w/kids because I connect with them. I love teaching and being able to work through important milestones. I work with special needs children as a behavioral therapist for a little over 3 years. I have a total of 7 years experience working as a...
Selina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Lily J.


West Hills, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Lily, I'm a certified nursing assistant/ home health aid and have my BLS and CPR. I have experience working with different groups of people. From newborns, infants, toddlers, pre schoolers, teens to special needs, post surgery and elderly clients. I have the required experience and references. I love interacting and...
Lily can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, visiting nurse, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Lily has been a steady and reliable force in our mother’s life during her slow decline. Lily is thoughtful and kind, conscientious and diligent. Above all she comes from care. She’s also a great cook, which our mom has really appreciated."

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Brianne B.


Santa Monica, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a loving and energetic 26-year-old who has extensive experience in infant, toddler, and elementary care. I also am very knowledgeable of special needs care. My mother was a ESE specialist for 32 years and I have been involved in programs such as KEEN LA and best buddies for years. My experience includes daytime care at St....
Brianne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We hired Brianne to teach sign language to a small group of toddlers. She was incredibly prepared, patient and cheerful ! We look forward to working with her in the future !"

Lauren C.

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Desiree M.


Santa Monica, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

4.3

(6)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Desiree M- Santa Monica, CA Hello! My name is Desiree' and I have 16 years of experience working with early childhood, middle childhood and adolescence! I also have 4+ years experience working with special needs children, and implemented behavioral modification. I myself am a mother so I know firsthand what parents are seeking;...
Desiree can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"So grateful to have found Desiree. I have a 12 mo"

Leah G.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Topanga, CA

Viktoria N.

5.0

Viki was a wonderful nanny full of lots of experience and safety advice that was useful as a new mom. She’s also really helpful around the house with cooking and cleaning and organizing. She’s the full package :)

- Care member

Jenny L.

5.0

Jenny is an experienced child-care professional who's affable, kid-friendly, trustworthy, and discreet. She's a self-starter who can solve any problem that arises. She knows how to help set boundaries for kids so they know what is expected of them at home, school, and in the community. She helped...

- Jan V.

Nuriya L.

5.0

Nuriya has incredible experience caring for and teaching children. Anyone would be lucky to hire such a professional!

- Reese N.

Martine P.

5.0

Martine has been our nanny for 1.5 years since our daughter was 5 months old. She has been amazing - on time and dedicated! She prepares all of our girl’s meals, washes her clothes, and shows her so much love. Our daughter needs oxygen at night and without hesitation Christine rose to the occasion...

- Care member

Lily J.

5.0

Lily is really wonderful, she's always on time, always there when i need her, and definitely a recommendation for anyone who's looking for great child care!

- Maxim F.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Topanga, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.