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Find special needs caregivers in Ventura, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ventura, CA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Ventura, CA

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Heather C.


Ventura, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care 18 Years Experience! VERY Patient!

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Care of all aspects of Daily Living and COPING skills. CERTIFIED teacher for many Cognitive Behavior Therapy programs such as Living Skills, AGGRESSION REPLACEMENT THERAPY, Anger Management, Jobs Skills and too many more to list. I am a very skilled 'de-escalator' for explosive outbursts and I'm a very patient person. I enjoy...
5.0
"What a terrific caregiver! We hired Heather for post-op care for my special needs brother. She arrived early and was wonderful to work with. Excellent communication, very personable, and very helpful. Would definitely hire her again!"

Laura B.

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Morgan P.


Ventura, CA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate, Engaging Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a current nursing student, daycare teacher, and caregiver with a wide variety of experience with special needs children and adults in both the home and facility settings. I am basic life support certified. My passion is working with adults and seniors. I genuinely care about each of my clients, and place their...
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Olivia M.


Ventura, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with not with autism I am very patient I have experience I have 8 kids there all married... also I am a caregiver for 20 years With good references...
5.0
"Wonderful caregiver! Highly recommend!"

Nancy S.

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Scott M.


Ventura, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare Provider For Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

NEW Full availability! I am an experienced and passionate childcare provider who enjoys working with children with all needs. Over the past 5 years, I have gained valuable experience working with autistic children on the spectrum. This has given me a deep understanding of the unique challenges and needs of children with special...
Scott can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Thank you Scott for your patient assistance and guidance for our son this week. It means so much to us."

Jessica W.

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Brooke F.


Ventura, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Out Of All The Fish In The Sea, The Nanny For Your Kiddos Is Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Brooke! A professional, energetic, educated, creative, kind & dedicated nanny/ pre school teacher of 28 yrs. I've had the pleasure working w/hundreds of kids. I love working w/ all ages -infants to teens. I have experience w/ many different responsibilities & dynamics in all sorts of childcare routines. I take pride in...
Brooke can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Brooke is so sweet and was fantastic with our 9 month old! I would highly recommend her!"

Alex and Ashley B.

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Natalia D.


Ventura, CA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistance.

Hello, I am a young woman with plenty of experience with special needs households. Mainly autism and aba therapy, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADHD disorder and rehabilitation from severe injuries. I bring kindness, structure, fun and learning to the family and the job brings me so much joy working with these individuals!
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Olivia V.


Ventura, CA

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

11yrs Working With Special Children/teens/adults

Medical Assistant for 11yrs with 6 of those years working with a Pediatrics. I myself have a Teen with Autism and he is such a smart kid! I am Bilingual, CPR and First Aid Certified. I have an Associates Degree in Social Behavioral Science from Ventura College. I have worked with Special kids for about 5yrs now and I love being...
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Jessica L.


Ventura, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Care

I can accommodate with special care for mental/ emotional support. Have worked with children on the spectrum and with speech delays as well.
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Jean T.


Ventura, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care....EEG Technician; Hemodialysis Technician In The Past

My name is Jean . I am 71 years old. I am interested in a long term, part-time babysitting position for an infant to age 24+ months. Previously, I was an EEG technician, hemodialysis technician, front and back office assistant with positions in two different general medicine practices. My most recent CPR certification was in...
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Makayla S.


Ventura, CA

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hello I Am Makayla

Hello I am Makayla! I am a goofy, charismatic, and fun young college student. I am CPR certified and love to spend time with kids. I enjoy doing crafts, activities, and baking.
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Liban Y.


Ventura, CA

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I am a very patient and caring person who wishes to help you out by applying for this job. I believe I am a great fit because I love to learn. I am up to trying new things and asking questions. I currently attend college and live in Ventura. I got certified as a Nurse Assistant at 17 and I mostly did work with...
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Shea S.


Ventura, CA

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Full Time Available

I have worked with several special needs children and adults, and overall am an extremely patient person.
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Mickie M.


Ventura, CA

$17-19/hr5 yrs exp

I'm a native of Santa Barbara, I love all children and all care giving . I worked in special education at Devereux for over a 5 years and did private nursing for a quadriplegic for over 10 years . I'm at my best when care taking for others.
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Isabelle E.


Ventura, CA

$22-27/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate, Patient And Energetic Smile Creator

I'm a positive energetic and patient recent college graduate. I have experience working with individuals with special needs in both my home life and professional experience. I have worked with clients aged 4- elderly with varying levels of care. In my services, I offer a fun, educational(if appropriate), accepting environment...
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Jessica R.


Ventura, CA

$17-19/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with children with special needs in education for 3 years at different schools. I helped support them throughout the day and their daily routines.
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Shawna C.


Ventura, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Teacher/Childcare Provider

I'm patient and kind and I'm always willing to help children understand the world around them. I love working with children and helping them learn how to do new things. I have been working with children for over 20 years now and still get extremely excited when they grasp new concepts! Helping children learn and develop is a...
Worked with someone with severe epilepsy and developmental delay for close to 6 years, I helped provided medication, food, bathing and hygiene routines, and picking to and from school with additional outside activities here and there.
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Sharon G.


Ventura, CA

$31-32/hr2 yrs exp

I enjoy helping families with children and their pets. I do light housekeeping, including laundry, kitchen clean up and pet clean up. I look forward to discussing your needs .
My name is Bryanna a caring and loving nanny with experience in autism, seizures, and special needs, inspired by my autistic brother. Dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care and creating a supportive environment where every child can thrive. I have a few years of working with child and special needs.
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Desiree M.


Ventura, CA

$17-19/hr5 yrs exp

A Little Glimpse Of Who I Am. Caregiver Position

Hi there! I'm a bubbly, active, and kind-hearted individual with a passion for helping others. With over 5 years of experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum, I'm currently a dedicated Registered Behavior Technician specializing in supporting children ages 3-10. Outside of work, I stay active by training in...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ventura, CA

Heather C.

5.0

What a terrific caregiver! We hired Heather for post-op care for my special needs brother. She arrived early and was wonderful to work with. Excellent communication, very personable, and very helpful. Would definitely hire her again!

- Laura B.

Olivia M.

5.0

Wonderful caregiver! Highly recommend!

- Nancy S.

Scott M.

5.0

We love Scott! Scott is always punctual, clean, and professionally attired. He is very kind, gentle, and patient with my husband. Scott is knowledgeable and pays close attention to detail and direction. You will never have to worry about asking something twice of Scott. He always gets it the...

- Janelle C.

Brooke F.

5.0

Brooke is so sweet and was fantastic with our 9 month old! I would highly recommend her!

- Alex and Ashley B.

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Ratings for Ventura, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Ventura, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.