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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Whittier, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Whittier, CA
Judith G.
Whittier, CA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a caring and experienced caregiver. I have 10 years of experience caring for people with all different types of needs. I previously worked with special needs children, and also at risk youth. Im friendly, easygoing and I'm a great listener.
I am happy to help with cooking, meal preparation, carpooling, walks, outdoor and...
Judith can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, hospice services & more
As an experienced child care provider, my education and training have equipped me to excel in any child care role. I've delved into all aspects of child development, focusing on principles that optimize the whole child's growth. Building supportive, respectful relationships with children is a priority, benefiting not only the...
I have helped watch kids all my life. I have to kids of my own. I have a 5yr old with Autism & a 1. 5 yr old. I have experience in handling my full time job along with my full time job as a mom to a special needs child.
Crystal can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 6 years of experience caring for seniors and children. I worked as a certified nurse assistant and home health aide for many years before transitioning to child care with special needs. Previously worked for a school district. I have worked for agencies and private in-home care. I am bilingual English and Spanish....
Erica can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, transportation, errands, meal prep
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Erica is the only caretaker out of many that my mom would have take care of her. She is a hard worker and truly cares for the people she is caring for and also their family. "
Care member
Jordynn L.
Walnut, CA
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I bring a unique perspective to babysitting as the third oldest of 10 siblings. Growing up in a large family, I've always had a passion for nurturing and helping kids. I've volunteered in elementary schools, work as a pediatric nursing assistant, and gained valuable experience with special needs children. Whether it's providing...
Jordynn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jordynn is an extremely well-rounded caregiver. She is amazing at multitasking, whether that be caring for more than one child or participating in multiple events with children. She is sociable and encourages high values and morals. I couldn’t recommend her more to...
Care member
Xenith K.
Walnut, CA
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicated, Experienced, And Passionate Childcare Professional
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate, understanding, experienced and passionate childcare professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience in both professional and private settings. Devoted to providing a safe, motivating and a cultivating environment for children to learn and grow. Actively seeking a challenging and rewarding career in making a...
Xenith can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"I am writing this review after our interview and based on communications thus far. She seems intelligent, articulate, professional and friendly. She is punctual, open minded, and asks the right questions. I will write another review of her after she has spent time...
Roger L.
3.0
(2)
I work mostly dementia, special needs, stroke, diabetes, cancer, with catheter, with g-tube, oxygen, etc.. I do cooking, housekeeping, laundry and etc. and also I can work hourly or live-in.
Jewelyn Amor can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She great caregiver for my folks, she cooked, she awesome"
Craig L.
Nancy K.
Rowland Heights, CA
$19-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver for individuals with special needs and can provide a safe and supporting environment. I am also responsible, positive, and hard-working, so I can give you essential and in-home support as well as emotional and physical assistance.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a 37-year-old marine biologist who loves nature and children. I started babysitting at the age of 12. For two years (2014) I was the full time nanny for twin toddlers. In 2017 I was the part-time nanny for a 3-year-old girl in Hawaii. Additionally, for two summers I supervised and educated young kids at the Zoo summer camp....
Brittany can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brittany provided outstanding care for our preschool and elementary aged children with daily pickups, meal prep, zoo and other outings, daily homework, etc. We trusted Brittany with not only our most precious family members, but also with our home and personal...
Anna W.
Julia F.
Bellflower, CA
$18-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Julia I'm 26. My previous occupation was working with kids who have autism and I would love to help. My older whom is on the spectrum lead me to working with others. I have personal experience and I can relate to some of your challenges. Helping kids and people in general brings me joy. I can offer company for...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for all special needs: Down syndrome, children with seizures, G tube, catheters, ADHD, mental illness, Autism. I have 10 years of experience.
Sara M.
Norwalk, CA
$24-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sara, I'm a mother of twin boys, age 18. I speak English and Spanish. I have my own car, clean driving and criminal record. I'm a very nice kind, loving, caring, fun, energetic, outgoing person, who loves kids. I've been a nanny for more then 10 years. I have worked with all ages, twins, additionally I have worked...
Sara can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sara has been with our family now for close to two years. Words can not express what a blessing Sara has been to our family. Not only has she cared for our child extraordinarily well, she has cared for the needs of our entire family. Our son loves her as though she...
Mitchell R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Jenny. I currently work with 2 elderly Clients as a care giver, my special tasks including caring for disabled clients. My current clients have Dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, Activities such administering medicine, serving meals, running errands, providing companionship, helping with bathing, and reporting to...
5.0
"We had her help with assembling gift boxes for my wife who has a torn ACL.
She offered to bring a friend and both showed up on time, parked exactly where I asked them to and had a happy attitude and worked till it was finished.
Exactly what we hoped for....
Jeffery D.
Jennifer S.
Alhambra, CA
$24-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Aba therapist for nearly 2 years currently working at specialized school for children who have autism
5.0
"Jennifer was a great communicator, prompt, on top of everything. My DS is nonverbal, autistic, has epilepsy, and is a ball of energy, and she took it all in stride."
Care member
Xanath C.
El Monte, CA
$24/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have worked in an elementary school with kindergarten students. also, I worked in the Alhambra unified School district for 6 years and I have acquired knowledge in behavioral support.
5.0
"I met Xanath at work and I've been working with her for over a year. She is amazing with the kids! She is reliable, patient, and responsible. She works with children with special needs and they all love her. I would recommend her because she is dependable and...
Shaden C.
Erin K.
Alhambra, CA
$18-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Erin and I am currently a part-time developmental specialist for children with special needs. I volunteer at a children's hospital in the rehab department as I hope to pursue a career in pediatric occupational therapy. I have extensive babysitting and nannying experience, I am extremely organized, and I will be...
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erin was our first nanny/sitter experience with Care.com. She's everything you want in a nanny/sitter. Punctual, dependable, caring, and takes direction perfectly. Our whole family loved her."
Eric C.
Hebe V.
Los Angeles, CA
$17-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Have been an activity instructor and caretaker for clients with MS, Down's Syndrome, Asperger's, Autism, and advanced Dementia. References available upon request.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for patients with Alzheimer's, dementia and patients who have special needs. I have taken care of many patients who are bedridden and do the full scope of the duties such as bed bath, change bed and linen. I cook for the patient and do their daily exercise routine, if needed. Each patient is different...
Espie can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Espie is amazing and I cannot say enough great things about her! She has too many great qualities to list them all but she’s empathetic, caring, professional, kind, smart and simply the best! We are so blessed to have her and my mom and our entire family loves...
Care member
Kelsey M.
Hacienda Heights, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Kelsey and as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a mom! While I am currently single and not yet a mother, I find so much joy in taking care of other people's kiddos while they work! I worked as a preschool teacher for 4 years while attending school. I have 12 ECE units and one year of experience...
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Kelsey has watched my 2 young boys many many times over the years. She is incredible with babies and kids of all ages. My kids have always loved having Kelsey around. My older son is autistic, and he has always felt comfortable around Kelsey and I fully trust her...
Tara B.
Diana A.
Downey, CA
$26-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I graduated with my degree in child and family studies at CSULB, so I have learned a lot about kids. Even without the degree, I've always been well experienced with taking care of kids. I've been on care. com for 7 years and still have care jobs from when I first started on the app. I was a summer camp ymca counselor for...
Diana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Whittier, CA
Erica S.
5.0
We hired Erica as our late night caregiver and couldn't have been more satisfied. Her and her colleague provide a much needed support system for each other and that insured we always had coverage. Thank you so much for everything you did for our family.
- Larry C.
Jordynn L.
5.0
Jordynn is an extremely well-rounded caregiver. She is amazing at multitasking, whether that be caring for more than one child or participating in multiple events with children. She is sociable and encourages high values and morals. I couldn’t recommend her more to families!
- Care member
Xenith K.
5.0
I am writing this review after our interview and based on communications thus far. She seems intelligent, articulate, professional and friendly. She is punctual, open minded, and asks the right questions. I will write another review of her after she has spent time with my wife.
- Roger L.
Jewelyn Amor B.
5.0
She great caregiver for my folks, she cooked, she awesome
- Craig L.
Brittany A.
5.0
Brittany provided outstanding care for our preschool and elementary aged children with daily pickups, meal prep, zoo and other outings, daily homework, etc. We trusted Brittany with not only our most precious family members, but also with our home and personal vehicle. Brittany was a valuable...
- Anna W.
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