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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Whittier, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Whittier, CA

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Michaela C.


La Mirada, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a current college student who is majoring in Elementary Education. I have experience working at an elementary and middle school and have also been a full time nanny. I am dependable, patient, hardworking and creative. I am fully capable to help your child with schoolwork or to help with their developmental needs and...
Michaela can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"I was able to meet Michaela over zoom ahead of time. She was extremely gracious as I was extremely late to our zoom meeting, but she was super sweet and patient with me and was willing to meet with us anyway! She was open and warm with myself and the kids. The day...

Jasmine C.

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Jennifer S.


Alhambra, CA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello ! studying for my bachelors in child development. I have been working in day care facilities since 2017 with infants, toddlers and teens helping care and transport them on a daily basis. I am CPR, BLS and first aid certified. I have also been an ABA therapist for 2 years now and love working with special needs children. I...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jennifer is exceptional! My daughter loves her, and I'm impressed by Jennifer's professionalism and patience. She provides valuable advice on child development and maintains focus without checking her phone during work. I'm grateful for her dedication and would...

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Angela V.


Bellflower, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for over 14 years. I currently work at a high school with Special Needs students and nanny a 7-year-old in Tustin. I am seeking a nanny position closer to home.
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have had Angela as a sitter for my adult disabled daughter for 3 years. She is a wonderful, caring provider, dependable provider and I have never had any reason to question my decision to hire her. She has been such a help to me and my family, which has allowed...

Sharon L.

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Alexyss H.


Alhambra, CA

$40-45/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have a special place in my heart for those who have special needs. I have worked for 2. 5 years with children who have special needs at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes. This, coupled with my experience as a nanny makes me a great match! I have worked with children on the Autism Spectrum, with dyslexia and other learning...
5.0
"Alexyss is kind, caring, empathetic and compassionate. She truly cares about every child she works with and makes it a point to get to know them each personally! She is extremely patient and has an extensive amount of tools in her tool belt to provide the best care...

Maria E.

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Teri L.


Bellflower, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

I am an experienced caregiver with 13years of in home personal care service's. Along with also working as a CNA at an Assisted living facility in the lock-down units for residents with severe dementia and or Alzheimer's and with development disabilities. I really love working and caring for people and am reliable and trustworthy...
5.0
"Teri was a blessing for our recent needs. We felt comfortable with Teri from the moment we first interviewed her. She stepped in to help as if we'd known her for years and delivered beyond our expectations. Wish we could hire her full time! We highly recommend...

Jan F.

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Claire P.


La Mirada, CA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Claire

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey everyone! My name is Claire and I am a freshmen business major at BIOLA university in California! I have been babysitting and caring for children as long as I can remember! I have had multiple babysitting jobs throughout high school as well as assisting in my church nursery. I have experience caring for large families,...
Claire can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Claire is very engaging and is very creative when playing with my two boys. She is on time and responsible. "

Stacy R.

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Jordan K.


Arcadia, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Full-Time Care In Home, At A Business, All Ages, All Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My passion is to care for children at all ages. I have been caring for children for 13 years. From '05- current I have worked with all ages in the church, from '13-'16 I worked with elementary aged students in an afterschool program, from '14-'16 I worked with infants and toddlers in the foster care system, from '16-'18 I taught...
Jordan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Jordan was a wonderful babysitter! My husband and I had her watch our two kids (3 1/2 and 13 months) so we could have a date night. She arrived on time and immediately engaged with the kids. She updated us during the night with a sweet good night message from our...

Catherine V.

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Arthur G.


La Mirada, CA

$19-25/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Assisted Living Attendant in the Orange and Los Angeles County Areas

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In my first months as a caregiver by profession (since October 14 2005), I assisted a 52-year-old gentleman who had cerebral palsy while his mother was able to make errands. He could not speak, but I am sure that he appreciated my presence, tending to the basics of bathing, grooming, hygiene, and spoon feeding while she was...
5.0
"Art was very responsive from the "get go". He continued his excellent service by confirming date and time needed and made contact the night before the service. He is calm and caring -- what is needed in a medical situation. "

Carol F.

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Zandra J.


West Covina, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I currently work as a caregiver with a variety of clients, doing a variety of things they need. Prior to my present job, I worked in a home for approx. 3 years with 6 special needs elderly clients. I bathed them, dressed them, fed them and administered medication. I also did light cleaning, laundry, and misc. stuff such as arts...
Zandra can also help with: Personal care
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Rosalba T.


Bell Gardens, CA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in Senior caregiving in Texas and California for 3 years. At the moment I help out in the school district with the special needs students.
Rosalba can also help with: Visiting physician, live-in home care
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Kaitlin P.


La Mirada, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Love Having Fun With Children By Building An Environment For Everyone To Create And Have Fun!

I have 10 years of experience. I have been babysitting for over 10 years and I have been doing extended nanny 1-3 daycare for the past 4 years. My specialty is working with elementary children and children with special needs including autism. I can also help with Travel and Carpooling. I received my bachelor's in Child...
Kaitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Tam N.


Norwalk, CA

$16-22/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate Sitter And Advocate For Independence And Individuality

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have 5 years experience working with children with special needs.
Tam can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Melanie P.


West Covina, CA

$20-34/hr9 yrs exp

Melanie

Hi I'm Melanie I'm passionate about caring for the elderly and special needs. I'm currently waiting to take my state board of nursing (LVN) license. Im familiar with in home support services. If you have any questions feel free to message me
Hello! My name is Jessica. Here is a little bit of information about me: - I have been interested in working with children for a while. I love kids. - I just graduated from California State University Fullerton with a degree in child and adolescent studies (emphasis: early childhood education). - I have worked with children...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Yuridia G.


Alhambra, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello there my name is Yuridia, I'm an experienced, responsible and compassionate Nanny, Babysitter, Housekeeper, Pet Care Provider and Senior Care Provider. I am 30 years old and speak, read and write fluently in Spanish, English and American Sign Language. With experience working with newborns & teens I've gained my experience...
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Maritza A.


Fullerton, CA

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

I have the heart that is needed to work with special needs people, caregiver, elderly caregiver, nanny etc. In the past I took 2 years of classes that were required to study to become an LVN (n License Vocational Nursing)... background check and first aid etc. ..... I have some College as well.... and my background is clear....
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Judith M.


Duarte, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work at a school district throughout the school year as a 1:1 aide for special needs children.
Judith can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Andrea V.


Pico Rivera, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experience And Professionally Trained With Special Needs

Hi family I started off as a preschool teacher because I loved working with children then I started working with elderly on the weekends, soon I found myself wanting to do more so I took a Cna class as well as other classes learning how to work with the developmental disable as well . I have a wide range of experience under my...
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Yesenia R.


Los Angeles, CA

$26/hr6 yrs exp

I Am Fun, Energetic And Know How To Balance Play And Routines.

I am 24 years old, I am currently a special education teacher k-2grade. It is my second year teaching an autism core class. I have also worked as a pre school teacher for 2 years, a behavioral therapist for 2 years and a special needs caregiver for 2 years.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

Hello Everyone! My name is Daniela and I would love to provide childcare services for you and your little ones! I have two-year background working in a daycare and a current role as a special needs teacher's aide in an elementary school. I am CPR certified and passionate about creating a safe and caring environment for children....
Daniela can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Whittier, CA

Michaela C.

5.0

I was able to meet Michaela over zoom ahead of time. She was extremely gracious as I was extremely late to our zoom meeting, but she was super sweet and patient with me and was willing to meet with us anyway! She was open and warm with myself and the kids. The day of the our booking she reached out...

- Jasmine C.

Jennifer S.

5.0

Jenny is very friendly, our 3 kids love to work with her the moment she stepped into our house. She plays games with them, watches them draw, the kids all wanted to see her again, we highly recommended Jenny to other parents

- Care member

Angela V.

5.0

I have had Angela as a sitter for my adult disabled daughter for 3 years. She is a wonderful, caring provider, dependable provider and I have never had any reason to question my decision to hire her. She has been such a help to me and my family, which has allowed me to go to work with no worries...

- Sharon L.

Alexyss H.

5.0

Alexyss is kind, caring, empathetic and compassionate. She truly cares about every child she works with and makes it a point to get to know them each personally! She is extremely patient and has an extensive amount of tools in her tool belt to provide the best care for kids of all ages. After having...

- Maria E.

Teri L.

5.0

Teri was a blessing for our recent needs. We felt comfortable with Teri from the moment we first interviewed her. She stepped in to help as if we'd known her for years and delivered beyond our expectations. Wish we could hire her full time! We highly recommend Teri.

- Jan F.

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