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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Van Nuys, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Van Nuys, CA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mary Rose and I'm 26 years old. I just graduated from UC San Diego for my MFA in acting. I absolutely LOVE my job as a nanny, take it very seriously, and specialize in infant care! I am CPR certified for infants and children.
A tiny bit about me: I'm from San Francisco, I am a spin instructor and...
Mary Rose can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mary Rose is so wonderful! We are so thankful we found her. She's entirely trustworthy and really loves kids. We only wish she were around during the school year so we could use her more often. :)"
Courtney C.
Rich A.
Valley Village, CA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Needs Provider | Communication Aide | Personal Mentor | Behavior Assistance
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rich & I would love to help your life become a little easier! I have 10+ years of experience assisting children & young adults as a Private Mentor Coach (sharing special personalized programs uniquely created for each individual's specific needs, challenges & goals to further achieve), Respite care, Behavioral...
5.0
"Rich was wonderful with my teen with special needs. He is very skilled and knowledgeable about dealing with kids with all kinds of issues. I highly recommend Rich !!"
Rianna Z.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of senior citizens for the past 15 years.
Experience in distributing medications, bathing, dressing, feeding, tube feeding, cooking, cleaning, mobility issues and some physical therapy. I am outgoing, have a great sense of humor and easy to get along with. I am very patient, and have a good beside manner,...
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Lucinda was an amazing caregiver. She took care of my mom for the past few years of her life. Lucinda was caring, highly responsible and dedicated. She was like a member of our family. Lucinda still texts me on my mother's birthday two years after she has...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Caitlin and I would love to work for you!
I am a flexible nanny open to working part time or full time. I have worked as a nanny, date night sitter, babysitter, mothers helper, and just occasional help from time to time. I have been working with children for 6+ years and have experience with babies all the way to...
Caitlin can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlin helped us out on a couple of nights with our 5 year old son, who enjoyed his time with her. She's punctual with a warm personality. We recommend hiring her!"
Jane H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Celine, a reliable, patient, and upbeat person who is interested in assisting disabled people. I have 10+ years experience with childcare and about 4 years of overlapping special needs care, varying from nannying disabled children, being a camp counselor to disabled kids, managing blood sugar and insulin for a...
5.0
(1)
I am looking to find a family to babysit 5-10 hours during the week between 9am-2 p.m. and occasionally on the weekends. I have 18 years of experience in childcare working with infants through age 15 years old. I obtained a B. A. in Communication Studies from California State University of Northridge in 2010 and in 2022 I...
Paula can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children primarily as a social worker for 14 years, in schools, in a hospital, in an academic summer program & camp I have also provided consultation to a child development center for children 2-5. From June to December 2014, I assisted in providing care for an infant in foster care. He was 9 months old when...
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"My Husband and I have have inconsistent schedules as we both work in the service industry and Valerie is always eager and ready to watch our baby whenever she can. We instantly loved her as she showed tender loving care for him as soon as she walked in the door....
Meghan S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm Melissa, I've lived in the Los Angeles area for over 4 years but grew up on the East Coast a little outside of Boston, MA. I love the beach year-round, trips to the park, reading, arranging flowers, and walking my dog. I come from a big family so I've always been around children of all ages. I have also held...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Melissa is awesome! My whole family grew to love Melissa during her time with us. She helped with all aspects of our family life -- she was the personal assistant, the nanny, the tutor, the driver, the playmate, the shopper, the cook. She helped with my...
Ann B.
Abigail R.
Burbank, CA
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Energetic And Attentive Sitter, Always Finding Ways To Help
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just finished my degree as a student athlete at SBCC. I love sports and am extremely optimistic and personable. I have been a nanny/family assistant for 6 years and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have also have 2 years of experience as a personal assistant and enjoy doing anything that...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abbie is a doll! My 7 year old twin boys loved her and looked forward to her watching them. After her first time sitting, they immediately asked for her again when she left. My 14 year old daughter tagged along a few times and gave a raving review too!
Abbie was...
Kelley M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have dedicated over 15 years to caregiving, a role I deeply value for allowing me to care for, support, and understand my clients' needs. I excel at recognizing their emotional states and providing a range of services, including personal care, companionship, engaging in mentally stimulating board games, assisting with feeding...
Jessie can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jessie is absolutely WONDERFUL and has been a blessing to my parents and our family. He is kind, caring, an absolute professional, goes the extra mile and is an incredibly hard worker. He never hesitates to do what it takes to make sure my mother is well cared...
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Dandre J.
Los Angeles, CA
$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
I M A Very Adaptable, Concerned And Passionate Person. I Work Well With People Of All Ages
3.7
(3)
I have worked as a supervisor at a daycare and managed daily activities. Including children with autism, and other disabilities. I've also taught gymnastics youth classes
5.0
"D'Andre was wonderful with our two sons and keeping them active and engaged. Would definitely hire him again."
Kelley A.
Martha A.
Granada Hills, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
52-year-old
23 yrs of experience both with special needs Adults /Infants/ Twins & up to 3
CPR/ First Aid certified
English/ Spanish
Outstanding reference letters
Martha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Martha is honest, hard-working, and patient. She is a strong communicator and logged all of our daughter's activities each day for us. While she has a lot of experience with children, she follows the parents' wishes and only provides her perspective when asked. I...
Suzanne F.
Veronica C.
Burbank, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(16)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Credentialed elementary TEACHER EXPERIENCED in actively ENGAGING w/your kid@ yourHOME/HOTEL, reliable, trustworthy, vigilant&passionate about kids&nurturing development! Cared for MULTIPLE SIBLINGS@a time of all ages/milestones/personalities/special needs/day&night routines for BABY-12yo!
Available to add a fam to my roster for...
Veronica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We cannot speak highly enough of Veronica. She started caring for our daughter when she was just four months old, and over the past eight months, she has become an indispensable part of our family.
From the very beginning, Veronica demonstrated an incredible...
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Melanie K.
Los Angeles, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Part-time Nanny Or Last Minute Sitter Who Loves Kids And Pets!!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an active sitter that loves engaging children in activities that promote development and ensure a safe, warm, nurturing environment. I enjoy seeing the excitement in their faces when they discover something new or are genuinely having fun! I also love reading, singing, dancing, building fortresses, doing artwork, being...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"One of the most Loving,responsible, strong woman I know. Melanie was great to work with and is now a life long friend. Any business would thrive to have her be apart of their team!"
Chanel P.
Taylor M.
Beverly Hills, CA
$50-100/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Allow me to introduce myself. I hail from the scenic town of Pebble Beach, CA, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from Pepperdine University in Malibu in 2018. Following my academic pursuits, I embarked on a professional journey obtaining my Series 7 license and delving into the realm of private wealth management,...
4.8
(6)
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, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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...
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Isamar C.
Reseda, CA
$27/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Isamar. I am a very energetic, hard-working, and dependable person. I can cook, clean, help with homework, and I encourage lots of outdoor activities. I have 8 years experience in childcare and have a genuine love for kids. I have cared for children of all ages from newborn to 12 years of age, including special...
Isamar can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Isamar has been a blessing. She is dependable and understanding. Helps my daughter with homework and provides reliable transportation. Isamar prepares meals and researches recipes due to my daughters sensitive digestive system . My daughter couldn't be any happier."
Edith H.
5.0
(5)
Aspen (22) | Beverly Hills (will travel)
- Bachelors in early childhood education
- Elementary school teacher
- 6 years experience in childcare
- CPR CERTIFIED
- Strong references
- Safe and insured vehicle
-Twins/multiples experience
-Special needs/ medical needs experience
-overnights experience
-significant amount of...
Aspen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aspen is such a gem! She was recommended to me by Care.com and exceeded our hopes and expectations for a nanny. I have 4 children under 8 and she formed a unique bond with each one of my kids. They looked forward to seeing her daily. She took my son to baseball and...
Kerry S.
5.0
(1)
A trustworthy, caring and compassionate individual with a passion for education and childcare - I'm an experienced
nanny of children from 0 to 10 years of age, including children with special needs. The families I've nannied for will say I
bring lots of energy to my job with excellent engagement, that I maintain impeccable...
Brady can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brady has been a great help to our family! We have a curious 18 month old girl who has some separation anxiety. Brady has been great, making her feel comfortable and calming her down so we are able to enjoy date nights out. He's also been available in a pinch when...
Samantha F.
Alejandra R.
North Hollywood, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Full Time Nanny Looking To Care For 1-2 Children
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a highly experienced, loving and caring nanny who has worked with a range of children (different ages / needs etc); illustrative experiences include:
- Full time nanny for an infant, who required physical therapy
- Full time caregiver at 2 day cares (cared for special needs children as well)
- Part time nanny for twins and...
Alejandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alex is a FABULOUS nanny - we could not have found a better person to care for our daughter (now 1.5 years old). She truly is a rare find. Loving, caring, vibrant and patient characterize how she is with children. Additionally, she is incredibly hardworking,sincere...
Kurinji P.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Van Nuys, CA
Mary Rose B.
5.0
What a nice girl! She was amazing with our baby boy. I recommend her without hesitation. She was 7 hours with our baby while we were gone, when we came back both were smiling and chill as the first hour and I know the job can be exhausting, however she was always plosive and attempt to any need.
- Denisse D.
Rich A.
5.0
Rich was wonderful with my teen with special needs. He is very skilled and knowledgeable about dealing with kids with all kinds of issues. I highly recommend Rich !!
- Rianna Z.
Lucinda H.
5.0
Lucinda took care of my sister for over 2 years. She was extremely reliable and always ready to help. She not only bathed and dressed the patient but took her to doctor appointments, shopped for her, kept the apartment clean and made sure to give my sister all her medications on time. She also...
- Care member
Caitlin G.
5.0
Caitlin was great with our 17 month old son! She was a joy to have around the house. I recommend her. :)
- Victoria B.
Valerie R.
5.0
My Husband and I have have inconsistent schedules as we both work in the service industry and Valerie is always eager and ready to watch our baby whenever she can. We instantly loved her as she showed tender loving care for him as soon as she walked in the door. She follows our instructions and...
- Meghan S.
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Ratings for Van Nuys, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Van Nuys, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.