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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Torrance, CA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of September 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Torrance, CA

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Maisie W.


Torrance, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

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I am currently working as a behavioral therapist for children with autism as well as studying to be a Special Education teacher at a university.
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Yazmine V.


Torrance, CA

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with children on the Autism Spectrum paid for the past 3 years. I have ABA experience and have provided support for children with ASD in home, school and center settings.
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Dave O.


Torrance, CA

$26-37/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

My work experiences are as follows: 2005 - Present Behavior Therapist * Peer to peer interaction and social skills * One to one shadowing in school with children with autism * Experience working with children in home setting 2008 - Present Summer Camp Counselor * Supervise children through their daily...
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Savanah L.


Torrance, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Savanah, I have been working in child care for over 5 years. I have extensive experience as a live in Nanny and baby sitter. Handling the tasks of basic cooking, cleaning, and driving children to school is something I am very familiar with. In addition to my experience as a Nanny I also have had 3 years...
Savanah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Yazmine V.


Torrance, CA

$35/hr4 yrs exp

Creator Of Fun And Smiles

I have 6 years of experience working with children. I have worked with special needs kids as well as kids that are neurotypical. I love kids and working with them is such an amazing and fulfilling job that I take to the heart. I can help with after school activities and light housekeeping mom and dad may need. I am a true...
Yazmine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Natally M.


Torrance, CA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Compassion Cargiver

"Compassionate Caregiver (2018-Present) Dedicated and experienced caregiver providing exceptional support to children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. Since 2018, I have: - Provided one-on-one care and companionship to clients - Assisted with daily living activities, meal preparation, and medication management -...
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Kelly H.


Torrance, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-Loving Nanny Available For Part-time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved to care for children. I helped out at a preschool when I was in high-school. After high-school I worked for a company called Home-care which I cared for special needs children. Everyday was a new experience working for that company because I would go to different homes and care for children that had Autism,...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Olivia R.


Torrance, CA

$20-35/hr9 yrs exp

Open minded, friendly, down to earth girl that loves to learn new things and live children, seniors and animals. I have experience with children ranging 0-10 years old on hygiene, meal prep, homework assistance, daily activities. I've experience in caring part-time for 2 ladies One was 70 years old on wheelchair and suffered...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Elena P.


Torrance, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Expert Caregiver With 32 Years Of Experienc

My skills include and are not limited to: CPR, Dementia and Alzheimer's care, cancer patient care, hospice care, gastric bypass patient care, experience in inserting medical catheters, special needs abilities accommodations, meal prep, communication, patience, compassion, organization, first aid, cooking, companionship,...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"I highly recommend Elena as an elderly caregiver. She took exceptional care of our mother, who has dementia with severe cognitive decline and Parkinson's. Elena is very competent and truly takes pride in her work, proving to be an amazing blessing to our family....

Mark S.

I have a Bachelors Degree in Sociology concentration in Human Behavior. I have worked in the field of Special Education for a total of 10 years. I have worked in various age groups and settings such as home, classroom and workshops. I have worked extensively with children that have Autism. I am trained in early intervention...
Provides in-home care to a senior citizen, including physical care (lifting and bathing) and emotional wellness through expert knowledge of safety and body mechanics to provide compassionate care. Prepares and submit accurate and complete patient progress notes to the patient's family and care teachers Delivers friendly and...
Hi! I'm a 23-year-old currently working during my gap year between undergrad and grad school. I started working with kids as a teenager by babysitting on weekends, but have over 5 years of tutoring experience and professionally working with children with special needs. I have recently returned from Germany, where I was a nanny...
Danika can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Angella G.


Redondo Beach, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've taken care of adults with dementia and alzheimers. I've worked with adult with special needs. I am very patient and caring and understandv that each individual has certain needs. I'm willing too make sure your loved one is taken care of and I'm trusted in caring for them.
Angella can also help with: Respite care, transportation, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Angella was a tremendous Help to our Mother On a Daily Basis from helping her get up every Morning to her shower and also with going to the Bathroom as well as daily Chores from House Cleaning to Laundry and Cooking our Mother suffer from Dementia as well as...

Steve E.

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Ruth G.


Redondo Beach, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual English/Spanish Social Worker

I am a clinical Social Worker by profession and am looking to work with children and Family. For the past 23+ years I have dedicated my professional career to working with children and families primarily through individual, family, group therapy including the foster care and transition aged youth population. The management of a...
Ruth can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Karina R.


Signal Hill, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Love Teach Children Utilizing Creativity Learning

3.5

(10)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Karina R Karina R Hometown: Signal Hill, CA Education: Cerritos College, CSDH and Compton Community College where I had obtain my teacher Credential. Experience: I have 21 years of experience working with children of all ages in a childcare and private home setting. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have experience...
Karina can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Ms. Karina is a women of her words. She has a caring heart and love for all. She is very skilled and very helpful in caring for others in special needs. Ms.Karina has a heart of understanding and being bilingual is a great access. .She is a blessing to all who...

Rita W.

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Shannon L.


El Segundo, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver - Date Night/Weekend Sitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

*I am currently available as an occasional afternoon/evening and weekend sitter.* Hello! I have watched and cared for children for essentially my whole life, whether it was my own siblings, neighborhood children or families from church. While in college, I cared for children of many different families in my neighborhood, as...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shannon is incredible with our four year old. He had a blast with her and always asks when she is coming back to play. She was perfectly on time, dependable, and very kind. We would definitely have her back."

Allyson W.

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Lily Beth L.


Redondo Beach, CA

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Early childhood experience is very important and the right nanny caring for your child plays a critical role in your child's brain development. I provide continuous meticulous care, attention, and stimulation for your child. I'm a B. S. Nursing graduate. I've worked at Lincoln Elementary School taking care of special needs...
Lily Beth can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We met Beth at the end of March and she's been watching our 1.5 year old daughter once a week for our date nights. Beth is super warm, friendly and extremely reliable. We immediately felt really comfortable and confident with Beth. She is interactive with our...

Shannon M.

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Halie S.


Lakewood, CA

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced, Patient, & Great With Kids!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Halie! I have been professionally working with kids ages 6 months - 12 years old for the past 7 years. However, I also have personal experience with babysitting my little cousins and siblings since I was 14 years old. I also have experience with special needs children as I use to work for Los Angeles Unified...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Halie took super good care of our kids and they absolutely loved her. 100% recommended!"

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Crystiani S.


Redondo Beach, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Family, I'm Crystiani, from Brazil, 36 yo. I did an childhood course, since then I've worked with children from 0 to 4 years old as a teacher before moving. My experience in U. S. is since 2013. I was a live in from 2013 to 2015 during this time I was responsible for 13 yo twins, one of them with special needs (one of my...
5.0
"Crys is kind, caring, responsive, responsible, and professional. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their children!"

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Danielle S.


Redondo Beach, CA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Stay-at-home Mom Who Is Now An Empty Nester Would Love To Help You And Your Family Out

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Newborn Specialist with a degree in early child development. I taught newborn care and babysitting courses at Henry Mayo Hospital. I volunteer at Torrance Memorial, use to for Children's hospital as a newborn cuddler, and worked nursery at my church. I have experience with preemies, multiples and special needs,...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Danielle is one of the few friends that was able to soothe my severely disabled daughter when she was very young. We have been friends for 15+ years and she is a reliable and trustworthy person. I would feel comfortable having her care for my daughter who is a...

Kelly H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Torrance, CA

Elena P.

5.0

I highly recommend Elena as an elderly caregiver. She took exceptional care of our mother, who has dementia with severe cognitive decline and Parkinson's. Elena is very competent and truly takes pride in her work, proving to be an amazing blessing to our family. She is an amazing cook who managed to...

- Mark S.

Angella G.

5.0

Angella was a tremendous Help to our Mother On a Daily Basis from helping her get up every Morning to her shower and also with going to the Bathroom as well as daily Chores from House Cleaning to Laundry and Cooking our Mother suffer from Dementia as well as other Health Issues Angella was...

- Steve E.

Karina R.

5.0

Karina was an absolute blessing & pleasure to have in our home. She was punctual, reliable, great communication and such loving and attentive service. I would DEFINITELY HIRE HER AGAIN! She has extensive experience and knowledgeable in all areas of her position. She taking initiative and does...

- Wendy M.

Shannon L.

5.0

Shannon is incredible with our four year old. He had a blast with her and always asks when she is coming back to play. She was perfectly on time, dependable, and very kind. We would definitely have her back.

- Allyson W.

Lily Beth L.

5.0

We met Beth at the end of March and she's been watching our 1.5 year old daughter once a week for our date nights. Beth is super warm, friendly and extremely reliable. We immediately felt really comfortable and confident with Beth. She is interactive with our daughter during play and is always...

- Shannon M.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

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