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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 $25/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Torrance, CA

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Natally M.


Torrance, CA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Compassion Cargiver

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"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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Lisa S.


Torrance, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Of All Ages

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I was a stay-at-home mother for 13 years raising my 3 children, one of which had special needs, extensive medical needs and global delays. I taught at a local preschool for 7 years. Upon leaving that school I worked as a nanny for a family of 4 children with 5-year-old twins, a 3-year-old and a 10 day old as well as and 2...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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! My name is Jocelyn! I am a college graduate and currently work as a child behavioral therapist in an elementary school setting. I am also a club volleyball coach for 14-year-olds. With that being said, I am active, have plenty of experience with children with and without special needs, and am looking for a summer nanny job...
Jocelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

Hi! I'm a 24-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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, respite care & 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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Karina R.


Signal Hill, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Love Teach Children Utilizing Creativity Learning

3.8

(13)

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, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Thank you so, so much for your incredible generosity and exceptional care you’ve shown to my child. You are absolutely wonderful, and we deeply appreciate the hard work, kindness, and patience. I feel truly blessed to have the amazing opportunity to continue to...

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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

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Beth is amazing! She is a true part of our family and our daughter loves her. Always on time, super creative with projects/crafts, and most importantly is attentive. Beth is equal parts great care giver and teacher - our daughter has learned so much from her. She...

Yelena T.

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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

$25-30/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, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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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Jasmine A.


Hawthorne, CA

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jasmine and I am an incoming fourth year at UC San Diego seeking a babysitting position. I have worked as a regular nanny, so I am familiar with adapting to the needs of different families and their children. In addition to previous experience as a babysitter/nanny, I have a very large family and therefore have...
Jasmine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jasmine babysat for us a few times. My kids (age 1 through age 9) liked her and requested that she come back. She was reliable. Thanks!"

Meg K.

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Dawn S.


Lomita, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Development Teacher With Social Education Background

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 28 years experience working for RBUSD as a substitute child development teacher and a special Ed Aide. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities and differing abilities including , Autism and Down Syndrome. I am the mother of 3 grown children two of which had learning disabilities. I have an associates degree...
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dawn S. She has been an outstanding mentor and leader throughout our time working together. Dawn is exceptionally determined and dependable, and always goes beyond what is expected of her. She has a very calming energy...

Devon C.

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Tyler R.


Inglewood, CA

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced

My name is Tyler. I am a 36-year-old male nanny or "manny." Over the past 13 years, I have worked for several families as a live-in/live-out manny and house manager. So far my experience has been with school age children 5-21 years old (some with special needs). I am looking for a full time situation or at least 30-40 hours a...
Tyler can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"It is my pleasure to write a letter of recommendation for Tyler. Tyler has worked for our family for the past three years. During this time he has taken care of my two children. His responsibilities range from preparing meals, supervising homework, coordinating...

Tamara T.

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Karina R.


Signal Hill, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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 caring for...
5.0
"Karina is responsible, punctual, caring and always willing to adapt to any situation. She is a natural caretaker w/so many loving and attentive service. She has plenty of experience w/special needs kids and was always there w/patience, concern and teaching ways to...

Care member

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Tiara B.


Long Beach, CA

$22-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! I Can Help (: Special needs

Hello! My name is Tiara and I am 24years old! I am a Fun, creative and down to earth person. I love to laugh and make people smile (: I have 8years of experience babysitting and nannying. I am a non-smoker, I have reliable transportation with a clean driving record and background check. I am also good with all kinds of pets! I...
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Savannah L.


Manhattan Beach, CA

$21/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

As a babysitter I understand that every child is raised differently and parents expect certain behaviors in their homes; my personality/ responsibilities vary with who I'm caring for, I can be dramatic and playful when I need to be or very serious and guiding. I'm a really creative and outdoorsy young adult and it tends to...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Savannah took care of our 17 month old son. She is punctual and dependable. Savannah set a checklist prior to caring for our son, so all questions we're answered and she was aware of our son's schedule. She is very sweet and an excellent sitter."

Marie B.

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Dawn S.


Lomita, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Development

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 grown daughters. I hold a California teaching certification in Early Childhood Education as well as a BS in Psychology. I have worked for local School District for 32 years and taught at private schools. I currently am employed with local school district as a substitute teacher and privately tutor special...
Dawn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dawn S. She has been an outstanding mentor and leader throughout our time working together. Dawn is exceptionally determined and dependable, and always goes beyond what is expected of her. She has a very calming energy...

Devon C.

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Teresa B.


Hawthorne, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello, my name is Teresa and I am a caring, sweet, patient and reliable nanny. I enjoy reading, signing, dancing and cooking healthy meals for children. I have been working with kids for 20+ years. I have experience from newborns to 11-year-olds, both girls and boys. I have also cared for children with special needs and have...
Teresa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Teresa worked for us for around 10-11 years when our kids were newborn through elementary school, while my husband and I had more-than-full-time jobs. She is an extremely caring person, and we could always count on her. Her character was beyond reproach. My kids...

Margaret S.

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Crystiani S.


Redondo Beach, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

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

Hired by 15 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...
Crystiani can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Crystiani is a life saver! She helped us with our 6 week old as we prepared to move across the country. It was pretty chaotic because we were showing our house and packing up. She helped us all along the way and was so easy going. Plus, she's just so sweet. This is...

Sarah T.

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Alexis H.


Redondo Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A Vessel Of Love And Light!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Alexis H, I am a loving mother to my 2-year-old son. Very passionate about anything that I do. Currently studies in child development with some units completed. Along with years of experience with child care. Managed a motor sensory gym for children of all abilities. Autism Spectrum and Special Needs...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Alexis is very sweet and personable. My kids loved her, and my toddler is pretty particular. She was early everyday and she actively played with my preschooler so he had a lot of fun with her. She is wonderful!"

Aarika S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Torrance, CA

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

Es una persona muy calida con mi perro y se preocupa que el esta bien

- Care member

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.

Crystiani S.

5.0

Crys is kind, caring, responsive, responsible, and professional. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their children!

- Care member

Danielle S.

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 teenager now, and is wheelchair...

- Kelly H.

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