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Special Needs Nannies
Westside Nannies is committed to supporting families and children with special needs. We provide experienced nannies, companions, and mentors to fill a wide range of support roles including full-time, part-time, and temporary care. Our clients have a broad range of additional needs including mild to severe learning difficulties, physical disabilities, as well as social-emotional and behavioral needs.
Our Special Needs Nannies
Safety Conscious
Provide extraordinary care while maintaining a safe environment. They are CPR certified, experienced with administering medication, and willing to receive specialized training. Whether it’s attending to medical or behavioral challenges, our nannies put safety first and foremost.
Passionate
Are unique individuals with big hearts, who provide an elevated level of patience, compassion, and empathy. We search for nannies who have a true passion for working with special needs children.
Collaborative
Happily work alongside speech and language specialists, physical and occupational therapists and teachers, are naturally collaborative, and team-oriented.
Experienced
Come from a variety of settings and their backgrounds often include teaching, experience as a therapist or school aide, volunteer work, or personal experience with special needs children.
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Special Needs Nanny FAQs
Here are some of the questions we hear most from LA families considering a special needs nanny:
What is a special needs nanny?
A special needs nanny is an experienced caregiver who provides specialized support for children with a wide range of needs, including learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and social-emotional or behavioral needs. They bring not just patience and compassion, but the training and experience to meet your child's specific needs with confidence.
What kinds of needs do your special needs nannies have experience with?
Our special needs nannies have experience across a broad spectrum, including learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and social-emotional and behavioral challenges. Whatever your child's specific needs may be, we work closely with you to find a candidate whose background and experience genuinely align.
What kind of training do special needs nannies have?
Our special needs nannies have a wide array of training and certifications. While all are CPR certified, many come from backgrounds in teaching, therapy, school aide work, or have personal experience caring for a loved one with special needs.
Will my special needs nanny work with our other care providers?
Yes, and we consider this an essential part of the role. Our special needs nannies are comfortable collaborating with speech and language specialists, physical and occupational therapists, and teachers. They're naturally team-oriented and understand that consistent, coordinated care across providers makes a real difference for your child.
How do I know if a candidate is the right fit for my child's specific needs?
Our placement counselors take the time to understand your child's specific needs, your family's routines, and what success looks like for you before presenting candidates. We prioritize finding nannies who don't just have relevant experience, but a true passion for working with children with special needs.
What qualifications do Westside Nannies’ special needs nanny candidates have?
Every candidate goes through our rigorous 10-Point NannyScreen, and less than 4% of applicants make it through. We require thoroughly verified references and relevant, hands-on experience working with children with special needs. Another asset of many caregivers in this field is a willingness to learn and train to fill in any gaps in knowledge that can help provide the best care possible. Beyond that, we look for candidates who bring an elevated level of patience, empathy, and genuine passion.
How long does the placement process take?
Most families are reviewing candidates within a week or two of submitting their family application. We encourage families to begin their search at least 6-8 weeks before their ideal start date. The more detail you can share about your child's specific needs, the more precisely we can match you with the right candidate, and we encourage patience as our team works to find a candidate in alignment with your family’s specific needs!
What Our Families Are Saying
Less than 4% of applicants pass our rigorous
10-Point NannyScreenTM.
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