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Karen S.


Costa Mesa, CA

$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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I have experience working with children and adults with various developmental disabilities such as autism, ADD, down syndrome, and developmental delays. I am friendly, extremely reliable, and professional. I had great instructors, and mentors in the Special Education Field, and desire to make a difference in the lives of these...
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Connor S.


Costa Mesa, CA

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Connor and I moved to Costa Mesa in September! From a very young age I have had a strong appreciation for working with people with special needs, growing up my neighbor had down syndrome and as we grew up together he became one of my best friends. My freshman year at UNH I got involved with the wheel chair rugby...
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Maddie S.


Costa Mesa, CA

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Creating The Childhood, Your Kids Read About In Their Storybooks

I have had the amazing honor of working with kids all around the world!! Whether it be a special-needs school in Israel, a public school in Brazil, a remote village in the bush, bush of Africa, or a children's orphanage in South Africa. Since I was a little girl, I always found myself at the kids table! I have also worked as a...
Maddie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kimberly E.


Orange, CA

$24-41/hr • 10 yrs exp

Behavior Support Is Here!

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Updated - I recently worked as a nanny close to 2 years with a family with 2 kids on the spectrum *Background & DMV Clearance through current and past company as well as school districts . I am also *CPR Certified I have experience (work wise & personal ) on several levels of pediatric special needs; from cancer patients,...
5.0
"Kimberly is the most amazing and trustworthy person I had ever meet! She is so professional and considerate, she really care about the best for kids."

Cynthia S.

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Brittney L.


Huntington Beach, CA

$25-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

Friendly Caregiving Who Wants You To Live Your Best Life!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a friendly, outgoing person with 2 years experience in disability support work. I have many years experience with kids aged 2-18 in sports and after school programs. I have experience working with at risk teens, mental health issues, autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and behavioral issues. I worked in a disability group...
5.0
"Brittney is amazing and we are so thankful to have her in our lives. Her fun loving personality brings joy to my non verbal autistic son and that is price-less. She has been working with us since January 2022. Anyone would be very lucky to have her care for their...

Kristy S.

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Holli B.


Orange, CA

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring And Responsible Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Holli. I am a proud single mother of one young adult daughter. I am highly compassionate, protective, nurturing and young at heart! I love children and have worked with them all my life in various settings. I have taken care of children in a school setting for over 22 years and in home care for over 25 years. I...
Holli can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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"We had the pleasure of interviewing Holly. She arrived on time and she was more than qualified to care for our children. She had an extensive history in child and elderly care, had a great personality, and was very competent and bubbly. Our current babysitter...

Maria M.

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Beth C.


Santa Ana, CA

$40-45/hr • 7 yrs exp

Beth C.- Excellent Caretaker

First off I have a huge compassionate heart with a longing to serve those around me. I'm a genuine, thoughtful caretaker whose desire is to bring a smile to those I work with. I have had experience with caring for ADD, ADHD, Down syndrome, MS, Asthma, Autism, Developmental delays, Diabetes, dyslexia, as well as many different...
My experience with kids with special needs is largely from raising a child with Down Syndrome. I have been engaged with children with special needs for 20 years and love them dearly. I believe they have so much potential and love to help them reach their full potential and find joy and meaning in life.
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Annabelle B.


Newport Beach, CA

$16-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver, All Times Available

Hello! I'm currently CPR / First Aid / BLS / MAB / CPI certified. I've worked at a caregiver & nanny for 6 years. I've worked with all ages, genders and disabilities ranging from (but not limited to) cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, down syndrome, autism, adhd, cat cry syndrome, fragile x syndrome, and more. I love going to the...
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Kimberly E.


Orange, CA

$18-23/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experience in School District Elementary School -Special and mainstream education as Teacher's Aide and Interpreter for Deaf /Hard of hearing and other special needs. Currently 2 + years in Behavioral Therapies and Intervention . 5+ years Special Needs Sunday school teacher . *specializing in Autism, Downs Syndrome, and...
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Rama Q.


Irvine, CA

$20-30/hr

Part-time Friendly Caregiver

I had a cousin with down syndrome that I grew to love very much and with his condition I broaden my understanding by learning about it and how to act towards an individual with special needs. I am passionate about this because at the end of the day we are all humans with feelings and I want every individual with special needs to...
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Jennifer S.


Newport Beach, CA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate Understanding Care Provider

I have been blessed to grow up with a little sister (now 40 years old) who is in a wheelchair. She has cerebral palsy. Her cognition is somewhere in the early years. I have watched her grow and learn through each stage of life toddler/teen/adult and have been very active in her care and guidance navigating life with special...
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Jessica B.


Tustin, CA

$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Work Very Well With Special Needs Kids And Adults

I have quite a few experiences in working with kids and adults with special needs. When I was little, I had a family member who was younger than me, who had autism and epilepsy. I played with her and spent a good quality of one on one. I also knew a friend, whose sister had down syndrome, and I am familiar with that. I do work...
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Madison D.


Irvine, CA

$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

DIR Floortime And ABA Therapist

I have about 3 years in total working with children and adolescents with ASD as well as developmental delay, and down syndrome. I have worked as a 1:1 aide in the school setting as well as providing direct services for both ABA and DIR Floortime. Looking for a part time care taking or nannying job!
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Stephanie G.


Santa Ana, CA

$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Respite Caregiver

I have worked with children with disabilities for 5 years. I have worked with children of all ages and have also worked with adults and seniors. I have worked around many different disabilities, Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, hard of hearing and seeing, behavioral support, and others . Help with, homework, cooking....
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Dyelle D.


Santa Ana, CA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun And Reliable Babysitter

Hello, I'm 40 years old. I specialize in preventing child death from drowning. I feel comfortable working with children of various ages, I have experience with children with T21 (down syndrome) and I am also the mother of a baby with T21. I am open to caring for autistic children or other special needs. I am a calm, loving and...
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Jaquelin V.


Garden Grove, CA

$29/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun Productive And Lovable Sitter , Caregiving For Children And Seniors .

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jaquelin I am a mother , I have always loved children therefore I have worked with children in charity events , my daughter's PTA at their elementary. I've also worked in the dental field with children . I've done some caregiving for special needs children that has brought me a lot of experience with autism and...
Jaquelin can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Carri C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind, Patient Out Going Caretaker

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Carri & I love caring for children, the elderly & animals. I was a job developer for special needs high school students. I worked with a client who has a traumatic brain injury. I was a one on one aide for a client with SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy). I currently work for a family who's daughter has Down Syndrome....
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"We were impressed how quickly Carrie built rapport with our son. She instinctively knew what to say and do. We'll call her again!"

Scott T.

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Kenyetta T.


Bellflower, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Is My Specialty

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.
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Tamara A.


Mission Viejo, CA

$28/hr • 8 yrs exp

Law Student - Occasional Sitter/Tutor

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tamara :) I'm 28 & a law student, available for date nights/weekends! I have babysat for the past nine years, and have experience providing support for families with special needs kids (autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy). I have experience with all ages, including newborns as young as two weeks. I...
Tamara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Costa Mesa, CA

Kimberly E.

5.0

Kimberly is the most amazing and trustworthy person I had ever meet! She is so professional and considerate, she really care about the best for kids.

- Cynthia S.

Brittney L.

5.0

Brittney is amazing and we are so thankful to have her in our lives. Her fun loving personality brings joy to my non verbal autistic son and that is price-less. She has been working with us since January 2022. Anyone would be very lucky to have her care for their child or adult family member.

- Kristy S.

Holli B.

5.0

I was beyond blessed to have found Holli! This review will probably be too small to say how amazing she was. I have twins who are preemies and they did just great with her! She loved them like their own children in a respectful manner. I never felt she gave them too much which I know sometimes can...

- Alina C.

Carri C.

5.0

Carrie is honest, dependable, trustworthy and full of positive energy! I hired Carrie to care for my 2 cats, take care of my house, mail, plants etc when I was away for 3 weeks. I will hire Carrie again and will recommend her to family and friends. She definitely has a heart to serve!

- Kristen R.

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