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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Van Nuys, CA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Van Nuys, CA

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Ingrid G.


Reseda, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

l have 20years of experience in child care, with newborns and infants. I am a responsible person, patient, punctual, creative, fun and lovely. I am a person who respects family values , I have a flexible schedule. I work well with all personality types. I understand the requirements of various special needs when dealing with...
Ingrid can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Ingrid came for an interview with me and she was on time. She presented herself in a professional way and seemed to be a very kind and loving person. I could not hire Ingrid due to conflicts in our schedules, but I felt compelled to write a good review of her after...

Eniko G.

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Christophe L.


Los Angeles, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi. I m a French male nanny. I've been a fulltime nanny for the past 19 years in Los Angeles. . Over 19 years of Nanny Experience (Including Children With Special Needs) . Valid Passport (Travel-Ready) . Newborn experience . Behavioral management experience . Montessori experience . CPR & AED Certified . Experience Working with...
Christophe can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Christophe is so sweet and funny, and loves our baby Élie! We've been working with him for a few months as we transitioned into daycare, starting when my son was 3.5 months old. He has always been great with him, and we love having him around the house. He's great...

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Greg D.


North Hollywood, CA

$30-50/hr1 yrs exp

Positive Support Tech!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Greg, I was a home care provider for five years, full time, for my wife Chelsea. My wife had an extremely unique condition(s), she had advanced Neuropathy that caused her fingers, elbows, knees, toes and hip joints to erode away, become dislocated and locked in position. My wife was NOT paralyzed so she was...
5.0
"If you choose to hire Greg as a caregiver, you are a lucky person. Greg helped with my adult special needs son and he has been terrific. He is a good listener and very patient and compassionate. I have known Greg for over a year."

Deborah G.

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Abegail S.


Beverly Hills, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a graduate of a 4 year bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), USRN. I am a Licensed REGISTERED NURSE in California with numerous duties, experience and responsibilities in newborn care, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), delivering babies, suctioning newborn secretion, cutting of the cord, intermediate care for special...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Very punctual. Extremely sweet and caring. Not to mention Abegail is an extremely hard worker who will put the needs of your little one above all. I would hire Abegail 1000x over."

Jhenelle F.

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Mary Rose B.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Summertime Babysitter/House-sitter Available!

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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.

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Paula P.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Angelia T.


Winnetka, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver And Tutor Seeking Part Time Job

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Angelia and I am a 21 years old and a student at Pierce College for architecture . I have a passion caring for children and pets. My goal is to make your life easier! I am available for part time work currently. I have two years experience in caring for children aged toddler to high school students. I also have...
Angelia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hired Angelia after thorough care.com check on her background and great references. Angelia is a computer savvy, reliable, trustworthy, punctual, pleasant, easy-going, open, communicative person to work her on a one-to-one basis. She is experienced in posting on...

Rhonda N.

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Louise B.


Granada Hills, CA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter / Elderly Companion

Hello, I am a mature mother of 3 adult children. I was a Special Education Teacher and taught English/Reading. I also worked in an emergency psych unit . I enjoy children of all ages. Due to my experience , I am able to engage children and have techniques to calm children who may suffer from anxiety or have special needs or...
Louise can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I hired Louise to pick up my nephew from daycare 5 days a week. she went above and beyond her duties, to ensure my nephew was engaged and not just watching TV. To my surprise she read to him , did arts and crafts and actually worked on reading skills. Louise is a...

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Kaylie P.


Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

My Name Is Kaylie!

I'd describe my personality as caring, energetic, friendly, and outgoing I like working with kids because I have assisted in caring for my 3 siblings as they grew up and I love the experience it gives for the future! I would love to eventually be an elementary school teacher so childcare is a great learning experience for me....
Kaylie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kaylie is very responsible, caring and nurturing. She is reliable and always goes above and beyond for the families she’s apart of. Kaylie is never just a babysitter, she becomes family with anyone she works with. She is incredible working with children of all ages...

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Lucinda H.


North Hollywood, CA

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Women

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...

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Celine R.


Northridge, CA

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate & Patient Caregiver

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...
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Maria S.


North Hollywood, CA

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

I have worked as child care provider for over 20 years. I have seven children and seven grandchildren, two of whom I raised until they were 10 years old. I have worked with children ages newborn through 15. I have worked with both young and older patients that suffer from Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis. I...
5.0
"Maria is 100% supportive and knowledgeable about caring for her patients. She welcomed my family into her heart with open arms and made my mom feel so special and loved in her last year. She helped build my mom's strength and mental state. Her patience has no...

Christina S.

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Caitlin G.


Northridge, CA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Caitlin From Northridge, CA

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, travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Tiana Sparkle G.


North Hollywood, CA

$30-35/hr8 yrs exp

A Young, Fun-Loving, And Active Nanny At Your Service

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

I am 28 years old, and I have been a nanny/babysitter for Care. com since 2013. I also have two degrees from Spelman College & Pepperdine University and I am currently working full-time from home for an amazing diaper . I definitely still have a passion for working with children, so I'm looking to work part-time during the week...
Tiana Sparkle can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We love Sparkle! She is reliable, honest, kind, communicative, and smart. She has fun and engages with our daughters (11 and 8 yrs), but also has their utmost respect. She has taken them on all sorts of great adventures (the zoo, Six Flags, the county fair, the...

Rebecca P.

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Dandre J.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-35/hr5 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.

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Martha A.


Granada Hills, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Martha was excellent with my 10 week old daughter! She obviously has a lot of experience and was able to keep the baby calm and happy while I worked from home. I’m looking forward to working with Martha again in the future!"

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Melanie K.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Part-time Nanny Or Last Minute Sitter Who Loves Kids And Pets!!

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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Melanie watched my 8 year old daughter when I needed a sitter at the last minute. Melanie arrived right on time, is very friendly, kept my house tidy (which can be a huge task with my active 8 year old) and my daughter loves her. Melanie is a joy to have as...

Kirsten R.

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Alma L.


Panorama City, CA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and went to Pasadena City College where I did my General Education and Child Development and then became employed by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. Where I have worked as a Pre-School Teacher and Camp Counselor for 27 years and 10 years as a personal...
Alma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Alma is great. She's friendly, flexible, easy to work with, and she even helped my kids learn Spanish! She's a preschool teacher as well, so she's very comfortable working with big families and lots of kids too."

Tiana M.

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Adela M.


Los Angeles, CA

$40/hr20 yrs exp

I'm A Fun, creative And Compassionate Person.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Adela M, I'm 49 years old, with 30 years of child care experience. I'm fully vaccinated, I have a clean driving record, bilingual, very responsible and flexible since I'm not married and no kids. I have experience from new born to pre-teens. also I have experience with children with special needs. have great...
5.0
"Adela is caring and professional. She has many decades experience of being a nanny and it shows with how she interacts with my son. Plus she’s on time and communicative!"

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Taylor M.


Beverly Hills, CA

$50-100/hr10 yrs exp

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,...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Van Nuys, CA

Ingrid G.

5.0

Ingrid came for an interview with me and she was on time. She presented herself in a professional way and seemed to be a very kind and loving person. I could not hire Ingrid due to conflicts in our schedules, but I felt compelled to write a good review of her after meeting her. Good Luck!! Eniko

- Eniko G.

Christophe L.

5.0

Christophe is so sweet and funny, and loves our baby Élie! We've been working with him for a few months as we transitioned into daycare, starting when my son was 3.5 months old. He has always been great with him, and we love having him around the house. He's great about doing dishes and light...

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Greg D.

5.0

I cannot recommend Greg highly enough. He is a personal assistant for my quadriplegic 27yo son. Greg is not only dependable, but he is engaging, interesting, kind, connective and helpful beyond words. If you have the opportunity to have Greg work with your family (as long as you're not snatching him...

- Kim H.

Abegail S.

5.0

We hired Abegail for a weekend date night. She was a pleasure to interview - friendly and polite, and asked to meet our son prior to the night out to make sure they got along. She took careful notes as I showed her around our house and everything she would need. She arrived on time, played with our...

- Emily K.

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.

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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 19 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.