Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Whittier, CA
We have 60 special needs caregivers in Whittier, CA! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.
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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 April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Whittier, CA
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1 year experience working with patients that deal with Parkinson's and 7 years working with special needs. I am also CNA, HHA, and CPR trained. I have 7 years experience working with patients with Alzheimer's dementia. I have further experience in monitoring blood pressure, With my experience I keep patients comfortable,...
Martha can also help with: Transportation, live-in home care, personal care, companionship, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Very kind and gentle in her care with seniors. She was there for my mother day and night. She helped her eat and drink and was very attentive at night time with her. I would recommend her without reservation to care for any family member."
Lupe P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a funny , great sense of humor, compassionate, caring , understanding, patient.
I understand the difficult decisions a family has to make when it comes to there loved ones. Opening your home to a stranger is life altering, I'm a trusting and loyal person. compassionate. I lift, transfer, bath dress cook clean. Exercise...
5.0
(1)
I was a special education aide for over 5 years in a Public School System. CPR and First Aide Certified.
5.0
(3)
Hello,
My name is Anita, and I reside in Azusa, California, with my husband and son. I hold a degree in education and have over 20 years of experience as a nanny. Upon the birth of my son, I obtained a certificate in newborn specialization.
My experience encompasses children of all ages, including premature infants, teenagers,...
Anta can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anita is very caring, creative and intuitive with children. She has so much experience and has a really thorough and versatile understanding of child development. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!!
Let's see if we are a good match! I absolutely love working with children and have worked with children in many different capacities. I worked in the school district for a few years specifically working with 3rd-6th graders and students with special needs. I was a camp counselor for children ages 4-18 where I led...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katherine is wonderful! I feel really lucky to have found her! My one year old daughter loves her and she is so attentive and thoughtful about their time together. She is very trustworthy and dependable."
Jen B.
Xanath C.
El Monte, CA
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Xanath and I have worked with kindergarten children in the El Monte Unified School District. I currently work at Alhambra Unified School District with Special Needs children at Ynez Elementary.
Xanath can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
10 years as an Early Childhood Teacher. 6 years as Behavioral Interventionist. AA. Degree In Speech Pathology. BA. Degree:Child Development and Family Studies. 2 years experience working in a moderate/servere school location with LAUSD. Experience working with children with Autism, CP, learning disabilities, and Other. English,...
5.0
"Highly qualified, punctual and professional! I'm very pleased with the way my daughter is responding to her reading."
Breana T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a caring loving professional who has worked with newborns , seniors and special needs for the last 20 years. I also worked in the school district part-time, and I am CPR and a first aid certified
Kenyetta can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kenyetta is an absolutely amazing babysitter! We felt very comfortable leaving our child in her care. She's prompt, knowledgeable, and took fantastic care of our 6-year-old child who's on the autism spectrum. She was warm, friendly, professional and easy to talk...
Felonise T.
Stephanie G.
Pico Rivera, CA
$30-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Special Needs Tutor, ILS, Adaptive Skills, Social Skills, Respite, Companion, Coach
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have worked as an independent living skills (ILS) instructor, adaptive skills coach, social skills coach, job coach, respite caregiver, and academic tutor for individuals with developmental disabilities and learning disabilities (I specialize in working with teens and young adults). I have classroom teaching experience,...
5.0
"Stephanie is a great tutor. She helped our son who is in second grade to catch up with his math, as he was falling behind. She is always on time, polite and respectful. We are very thankful we found her here."
Care member
Michaela C.
La Mirada, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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.
Jennifer S.
Alhambra, CA
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jenny was always punctual and communicative. Our kids loved her and she was always coming up with new activities to play with them. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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.
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Arthur G.
La Mirada, CA
$19-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Assisted Living Attendant in the Orange and Los Angeles County Areas
5.0
(3)
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.
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Carol F.
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
Frances D.
Downey, CA
$20-45/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello ! My name is Frances I am a college student currently looking a side job . I love kids and I'm looking to expand my experience in childcare as of now I also help take care of my special needs brother so I am also gaining experience with children of special needs . I'm available the weekends and I am very reliable and ready...
Frances can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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: Live-in home care, visiting physician
Tam N.
Norwalk, CA
$18-22/hr • 7 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
I currently work as a paraeducator for special needs kids at a high school! I've had experiences working with kids from ages 5-18 years old throughout my job. Not to mention, I babysit my niece (8 months old) almost everyday!
Thea can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Whittier, CA
Martha C.
5.0
Martha worked assisting my Mother for about a year, she is a very compassionate, patient and caring person. I highly recommend her and I know she will make a difference in someone’s life.
- Care member
Anta R.
5.0
Anita is a top A caregiver. She made my toddler feel comfortable. She entertained and educated him. He called her teacher. She made me feel the he was safe. He spent the night and I never worried. Her family is the best!
- Care member
Katherine R.
5.0
Katherine is wonderful! I feel really lucky to have found her! My one year old daughter loves her and she is so attentive and thoughtful about their time together. She is very trustworthy and dependable.
- Jen B.
Xanath C.
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 trustworthy.
- Shaden C.
Elizavette C.
5.0
Highly qualified, punctual and professional! I'm very pleased with the way my daughter is responding to her reading.
- Breana T.
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