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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Van Nuys, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Van Nuys, CA
5.0
(1)
I am looking for a full time Nanny/Assistant position, Monday through Friday. I have over 18 years of experience in childcare working with infants through age 15 years old. . I also have experience as a Behavioral Therapist for special needs kids for 5 years working with diagnoses such as Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD and I also...
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
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...
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
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
"He is very reliable, trustworthy and respectful. I would definitely hire him again and I do refer him out."
Nikia R.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Melanie is a kind, compassionate and caring person. I feel lucky to have her as a friend in my life."
Lauren E.
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, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With over 17 years of experience in caregiving, I have cultivated a deep commitment to supporting the well-being of my clients. This role enables me to provide compassionate care tailored to their unique emotional and physical needs. My expertise includes personal assistance with grooming, bathing (including bed baths), feeding,...
Jessie can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Jessie was beyond incredible. My dad had knee replacement surgery and needed a lot of help during his recovery. I feel so lucky to have found Jessie. He is extremely polite, very reliable, and goes above and beyond to help. He honestly became like a member of our...
Bryan P.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aspen is an awesome young lady. She is reliable, dependable, fun and always happy.
I would highly recommend her to any family looking for a great babysitter."
Susan B.
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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Shawnie F.
Northridge, CA
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My son had cerebral palsy due to a hospital mistake. I had to learn to do everything for him, I was his eyes his hands and his mouth I was his everything for him. He was feed through a feeding tube, I also had to learn to give him seizure, Acid reflex, medicine and be able to suction him through his nose and mouth with a Suction...
5.0
(1)
Experienced nanny looking to work with an awesome family!
Resume and reference available upon request;
I consider it a great responsibility to be entrusted with someone else's children, as I'll have a direct influence over their growth. The most important thing for me as a caregiver is to hold space and patience for little...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Megan has been a life saver while I work at home and the kids attend Zoom school. She follows the kids' schedule, and helps them get school work done. Of particular importance to me, she is great about getting them outside and physically active. She plays with them...
Elizabeth W.
Erin B.
Beverly Hills, CA
$35-47/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Loving Nanny With 20+ Years Experience
4.2
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm a loving and dedicated Nanny with many years experience caring for children of all ages in a live-in and live-out capacity.
Now that I've raised my own 3 children including twins, I'm available once again to provide nurturing and care for your children as well!
Some of my favorite things to do are spending time...
Erin can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Erin was wonderful with our little boy. He was immediately comfortable and calm around her and he’s a handful. 10/10 would book again!"
Care member
5.0
(15)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alyssa and I have been working with families off of Care for more than 12 years.
A little about me:
I have a master's degree, ECE, elementary and special education teaching experience.
My childcare background includes caring for multiples, newborns, toddlers, medical and special needs children.
I've worked...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Out of all of the nanny's we have ever had for either of our children, Alyssa is hands down the best of the best. She is dependable, punctual, warm, kind, and the perfect person you would want to leave your kids with. She is friendly and playful but also very...
Chelsey C.
4.5
(2)
Hello there! My name is Sylvia an experienced Care giver/Certified Nurse Assistant and im experienced care elderly provider, Children with Special Needs, Hospice and thise in need of care. Im currently seeking for a family in need of full time, live in, live out for there loved ones. With a nuturing and compassionate approach, I...
Sylvia can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
4.0
"She didn’t stay awake during overnight shift. It was a problem. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Mimi is amazing, hired her to take care of my mother and would also help with my 5 month old daughter. Very punctual, dependable and generally good at her job, I would definitely recommend her."
Alinase M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Van Nuys, CA
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.
Abigail R.
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 always on time, did all the things...
- Kelley M.
Dandre J.
5.0
He is very reliable, trustworthy and respectful. I would definitely hire him again and I do refer him out.
- Nikia R.
Martha A.
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 did find that she has valuable...
- Suzanne F.
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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 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.