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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 January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Torrance, CA

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Angella G.


Redondo Beach, CA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Angella I was born and raised in the South Bay I moved to Arizona in 1996 and moved back a couple years ago. I have been taking care and watching special needs children/adults for over 15 years. I also was a preschool teacher for 20 years. I've done habilitation respite care and assistant living care with young...
5.0
"Angella has a true gift with children. She can handle a roomful of active 2 yr olds or a tween with severe, non-verbal autism and intellectual disabilities. She also has experience with children with behavioral and mood disorders. Your children will love her and...

Nancy B.

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Madeline H.


Long Beach, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

*I am in San Diego now through the beginning of august only* Hello! My name is Madeline and I am psychology graduate with 5+ years working in the ABA/special needs community. I have experience with all age ranges and all skill levels, as well as all the patience and love in the world to make a lasting impression on your kiddo....
Madeline can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Maddie has been working with us for several months and caring for our 3 year old daughter. She quickly built trust and made a quick bond with our daughter, who is autistic. She is very patient, caring, and attentive to her needs and has also helped with her...

Joe F.

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Kristyn K.


Long Beach, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full-Time Nanny In Long Beach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristyn and I live in the Long Beach area. I'm looking for a full-time nanny position with a fun-loving family. I would describe myself as adventurous, intuitive, and empathetic. My interests include exercising, eating healthy, being in nature, singing, writing, and learning Spanish as a second language. I have...
Kristyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kristyn is responsible, a great care giver to her younger sisters. She has cared for our family dog while we were away on trips. I trust her completely. We love her like a daughter. I would absolutely recommend her for a child care-giving position."

Kathy P.

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Martine M.


San Pedro, CA

$17-22/hr

Child care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mother of 4 children and one of my daughter had an handicap at 2 years old and I learned how to take care of her and succeeded. I'm now a grand-mother of 4 and my grand-daughter of 3 years old loves to say: grandma is strong because I can take care of her, feed her, teach her, play with her and exercise with her. I can...
Martine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We have been blessed to have Martine as a caregiver for my father, and it is without hesitation that I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking compassionate and comprehensive hands on care. Martine is a full service caregiver and much more. She is a rare...

Paul B.

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Merlinda R.


San Pedro, CA

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Professional Babysitter

Experienced babysitter available for weeknight and weekend babysitting jobs. Career Nanny of 16 years looking for full time opportunity Occasional Sitter with Over 16 Years Experience Special needs and I enjoy one on one reading writing crafts activities sports baking cooking Babysitter. Duties and Responsibilities * Control...
Merlinda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Merlinda is reliable responsible outgoing attention to detail."

Veronica G.

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Kevrene I.


Carson, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Kevrene. I'm very passionate about working with children ever since my aunt opened up her daycare when I was 12. I started working there at the age of 16 and knew since then I wanted my career to be involving children and their development. I've worked with kids from the age of newborn to about 15 years of age....
Kevrene can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"As first-time parents, trusting someone we just met to take care of our newborn daughter at night was a bit nerve-wracking. Kevrene instantly made us feel safe handing over our new daughter. Kevrene was very professional but also had such a tenderness to our baby....

Nolwen C.

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Angella G.


Redondo Beach, CA

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Angella. I was born and raised in the South Bay. I moved to Arizona in 1996 and moved back a couple years ago. I have been a caregiver for the past 25+ years. I've worked 15+ years with special needs children/adults I also have worked 25+ years in child care and 5 years with elderly care. I've created safe and...
Angella can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Angella is amazing with my 3yo daughter and 5yo son. She's flexible with last minute changes and very accommodating. She's an amazing babysitter!"

Christina Y.

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Candace C.


San Pedro, CA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 25 years of combined professional care-giving, nanny and personal assistant experience. As a professional nanny & caregiver my experience includes infant care, toddlers, and children ages 5-16 and young adults with special needs. I am fluent in English & know some Spanish. My cooking skills are outstanding and can cater...
Candace can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Candace helped our family out recently and was incredible! She was always on time, had great communication, and most importantly, was extremely warm, playful, and loving towards our 3 little girls. She also has a passion for nutrition and cooked us some healthy...

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Anna T.


Lomita, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Errand Runner, Etc.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several babysitting and nanny references and have worked in a highly structured church child care for 2+ years. I have experience with multiples, special needs, CPR and high pressure situations. I do all of the grocery shopping, planning and cooking of meals for my family and also have house cleaning experience. I am a...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anna is a GREAT household or personal assistant. She has a good attitude, takes directions easily and works independently. She is also punctual and a good communicator. My home has never been so organized!"

Katie H.

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Katie K.


Redondo Beach, CA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny For Special Kids!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids with special needs for 4 years. I most recently worked for a family with a little girl who has a feeding tube and developmental delays. The job was so rewarding and fun. One family I nannied for has a child with Down Syndrome whom I adore. He is so fun and funny and the best kid to play hide and seek...
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Yvette V.


Inglewood, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Been A Caregiver For 19 Years. I Have Worked With Patient Ages 59 Years Old - 108 Years Old

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Yvette V Summary: I am Reliable Private Duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Adept at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong rapport with a client. Specializes in elderly and special needs patients. Core Qualifications Certified...
Yvette can also help with: Dementia, visiting nurse, home modification, visiting physician, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Yvette is the most compassionate nurse/ caregiver I have ever known. I hired her to help me with my father he had pancreatic cancer. I was handling all of my fathers care from the afternoon until the morning… when he started to decline I was just overwhelmed and...

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Katie K.


Redondo Beach, CA

$15-25/hr15 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I am a creative and imaginative individual with 15 years of experience as a childcare provider. I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development and want to make a positive impact on their lives. I am patient, calm, and friendly, and I can communicate effectively with parents about their child's day and any...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katie is a supernova nanny!! She is absolutely amazing and I wish she still lived nearby. She cared for my special needs daughter at our home during covid, and truly knocked it out of the park. Because of Katie, my little one made progress in math during...

Lisa L.

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Robinna B.


Redondo Beach, CA

$40-45/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Before being an Early Intervention Teacher at Pediatric Therapy Network, my mother worked with children and adults with special needs for over 20 years. Working with children has shown me the significance and beauty in helping people become independent and active members in society.
5.0
"Robinna has been the best babysitter we've had for our special needs son. Not only did she take the time to get to know our son. She constantly interacts with him the whole time she spends time with him. My son was delayed in speech and she saw the progress he...

Elinor R.

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Natalie M.


Long Beach, CA

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

Certified Home Health Aide with over 5 years experience in taking care of the elderly with and without special needs.
Natalie can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Thalia F.


Long Beach, CA

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Carer

I have over 10 years of experience working with children with special needs. I have worked as a child and family specialist focusing on children's special needs and assisting families in developing positive coping skills to improve their children's daily lives.
Thalia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Robinna B.


Redondo Beach, CA

$32-40/hr3 yrs exp

Early Intervention Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Working with children has challenged my imagination, patience, and problem solving skills, which have all expanded since I started working at Pediatric Therapy Network in 2014. I started as an assistant, and am now an Early Intervention Teacher for toddlers with special needs (non-ambulatory, ASD, CP, arthrogryposis,...
Robinna can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Adam M.


Long Beach, CA

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

I have over 3 years of experience I have caregiver children, adults, and elderly. I know how to care to special needs children as well. I am willing to transport, babysit, help clean if necessary. Please consider me when hiring. Thank you!
Adam can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Oyuki Z.


Gardena, CA

$18-50/hr4 yrs exp

Nany / Respite Work

I currently work with a company where I do respite work and I do work with children, as well as my own experience with family and family as well special needs and no special
Oyuki can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Annette F.


Long Beach, CA

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Committed Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a substitute teacher working for LAUSD. I have extensive experience babysitting ages 0-15. I have worked with special needs children. I can also provide lessons to your child to improve his or her academics. I also help with homework, meal prep, do crafts, bedtime, etc. References are available upon request.
Annette can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
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Io P.


Redondo Beach, CA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Qualified And Dependable Nanny You Can Trust

I have over 10yrs of experience working with twins, special needs, newborns and all sorts of families. I started babysitting when I was in HS then I went to college for astrophysics but made childcare my profession. I enjoy being part of a child's upbringing while relieving some of the parenthood workload.
Io can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Torrance, CA

Angella G.

5.0

Angella has a true gift with children. She can handle a roomful of active 2 yr olds or a tween with severe, non-verbal autism and intellectual disabilities. She also has experience with children with behavioral and mood disorders. Your children will love her and you will have peace of mind...

- Nancy B.

Madeline H.

5.0

Maddie has been working with us for several months and caring for our 3 year old daughter. She quickly built trust and made a quick bond with our daughter, who is autistic. She is very patient, caring, and attentive to her needs and has also helped with her development. Maddie has been very...

- Joe F.

Kristyn K.

5.0

Kristyn is responsible, a great care giver to her younger sisters. She has cared for our family dog while we were away on trips. I trust her completely. We love her like a daughter. I would absolutely recommend her for a child care-giving position.

- Kathy P.

Martine M.

5.0

We have been blessed to have Martine as a caregiver for my father, and it is without hesitation that I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking compassionate and comprehensive hands on care. Martine is a full service caregiver and much more. She is a rare gem, she will not only be an asset to...

- Paul B.

Merlinda R.

5.0

Merlinda is reliable responsible outgoing attention to detail.

- Veronica G.

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