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Tamara A.


Mission Viejo, CA

$28/hr8 yrs exp

Law Student - Occasional Sitter/Tutor

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kendra D.


Long Beach, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Kids Are Kids - They Just Learn Differently.

Hiiii! I have over 10 years experience working with kids and adults (2-30) with special needs - primarily autism and Down syndrome and ADHD. I have worked in private therapy centers using ABA as well as in schools and privately in clients homes. I have nannied toddlers with Autism and been a "coach" teaching my older clients how...
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Oluwatosin A.


Anaheim, CA

$20-40/hr6 yrs exp

My name is Joy. I have over six years of experience working with special needs children in various capacities that care is needed. This includes autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome. I would describe myself as a compassionate, reliable, hardworking, observant and a patient person.
Oluwatosin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Joy has exceeded all expectations. She is everything you want and need in a caregiver. She is very kind, patient, gentile, and quick to recognize when to be helpful. Joy is a very unique person. She is self motivated and willing to go above and beyond to help....

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Jennifer R.


Mission Viejo, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

4.4

(5)

Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am one of the happiest people you will ever meet. :) I love helping people. I am a Christian and I love God! I have 2 grown children that are doing exceptionally well and I am very proud of. I am a non smoker and do not drink. Certified in adult, children, infant CPR current with First Aid too! I...
5.0
"Very caring person. Felt like we knew her for years. We were lucky to have found this beautiful woman. "

Jennifer L.

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Serafina M.


Anaheim, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Reliable, Trustworthy Caregiver

My name is Serafina, I am a Highly-dependable professional caregiver with good values, compassionate heart and over 10 years extensive for both adults and children with special needs. I have had experience with ages from 3 months to elderly with Down syndrome, Autism, Adhd, cancer, Alzheimer and more. I am well knowledgeable...
Serafina can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Serafina has been our occasional caregiver for our mother for sometime now. She is very caring, patient and loves to help around the house. We have been very fortunate to have found her and highly recommended her to anyone. "

Lisa R.

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Carri C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Outgoing, Fun, Reliable, Dependable Sitter/nanny

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely LOVE children/kids and animals! About me: I am kind, loving, patient, empathetic, great disposition, fun, energetic and outgoing! I love the beach, walking, hiking, music, reading, boating, traveling and amusements parks! I live in Laguna Niguel. I am married, have three sons and three beautiful grandsons! I have a...
Carri can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
" Carri has watched our frenchie for several overnight trips and took excellent care of her while we were gone. I prefer having her in the care of someone individually than be boarded. Carri watches your pet in her home, gives one on one attention, lots of...

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Maisha H.


Long Beach, CA

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring for Children

Hello I'm Maisha. I'm 37 and a mother of 2. I have been sitting children for over 16 years. I care for children with or without special needs, like Down syndrome, all kind of breathing problems, behavior issues ADD, ADHD, cancer,. etc. I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have a clean background check.
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Taylor J.


Cypress, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Nanny/Child Care Provider For Children With Special Needs

Im currently an IA for GGUSD working in special education classes and working with these students to reach their IEP goals. Prior to that I was a behavior therapist provided ABA support to children with special needs. While doing that, I worked with an organization called united cerebral palsy which provides respite and child...
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Ryann M.


Fullerton, CA

$22-27/hr5 yrs exp

My name is Ryann and I have years of experience with children with special needs. I was a special education club in highschool where I spent time with students who had Down Syndrome. I have also tutored many kiddos who had ADD/ADHD, have been a teacher for kindergarteners and preschoolers, and been an applied behavior analysis...
I have been working with children with special needs for several years. My experience includes working with children at the Early Start level (6 months-3 years), preschool children, students of various ages with Autism, children with ADD and ADHD, students with a large variety of learning disabilities, as well as specific...
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Linda B.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Nurse Available For Part-time Elder And Special Needs Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Linda and I am a retired RN who is available to help with your part-time care needs. I have extensive experience with both special needs children (Down syndrome) and elder care, including dementia, post-stroke and post-surgical support. I'm happy to help with everything from medication management to companion...
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, personal care & more
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Jazmine G.


La Habra, CA

$23/hr6 yrs exp

ABA/ Mild Mod And Mod Severe

Over the past six years I have worked As a behavioral therapist, Student support for special education. Including children on the spectrum of autism, down syndrome, and much more.
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Serafina M.


Anaheim, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Reliable & Patient Caregiver

My name is Serafina, I am a Highly-dependable professional caregiver with good values, compassionate heart and over 10 years extensive for both adults and children with special needs. I have had experience with ages from 3 months to elderly with Down syndrome, Autism, Adhd, cancer, Alzheimer and more. I am well knowledgeable...
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Linda B.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Retired RN with extensive experience with special needs children (Down Syndrome) and Elder care (Post-stroke, post-surgery, dementia, companion care) available for part-time work.
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Izabella D.


Cypress, CA

$21-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked with a client that had Down Syndrome as well as studied those with Asperger's and autism. I'm very invested in helping the lives of those with special needs. I literally love caregiving and have been looking for a special needs client.
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Tamara A.


Mission Viejo, CA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver With Special Needs Experience

I'm 26 years old and I live in Mission Viejo. I have babysat & tutored for the past five years, and have experience providing support for families with special needs kids (autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy). My experience caring for children includes meal prep, dog walking, diaper changing, light house cleaning,...
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Victoria R.


Whittier, CA

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

My name is Victoria. I have worked in pre-school's for over eight years. My brother-in-law has down syndrome. My husband and I often take him when he is in the mood to Universal Studios or out towards Hollywood, he enjoys seeing movie stars pictures. I would promise to keep him safe and be mindful of his feelings at all times.
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Amy Y.


Long Beach, CA

$16-28/hr4 yrs exp

I have worked for the Exceptional Children's Foundation since 2021, beginning in a community development position, leading to a mixed media art instructor position, and I am now working as an artist mentor and Events Supervisor, supporting artists with developmental disabilities. My responsibilities have ranged from planning...
I have worked as a caretaker in a group home that serves adult women with developmental delays, autism, and Down syndrome. Working with these women changed my life in ways I would have never imagined.
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Karen H.


Norwalk, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

CARING CAREGIVER AND NANNY

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a reliable, caring and professional caregiver for children, adults with disabilities and seniors. In addition, Parkinson's Disease, Dementia, HIV and Down Syndrome. *Fully Vaccinated Ceritifcation: CPR First Aid CNA (certified nurse assistant) HHA (home health aide) I have professional experience in cooking and...

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Costa Mesa, CA

Oluwatosin A.

5.0

Oluwatosin, or Joy as we know her, is a beautiful, kind, smart, caring, reliable, honest, gentle, amazing person. She has been helping my Mom, an Alzheimer's patient, for 2 years. We met her through a friend and I trust her completely. Joy is very highly educated, well informed, a great problem...

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Jennifer R.

5.0

Very caring person. Felt like we knew her for years. We were lucky to have found this beautiful woman.

- Jennifer L.

Serafina M.

5.0

Serafina has been our occasional caregiver for our mother for sometime now. She is very caring, patient and loves to help around the house. We have been very fortunate to have found her and highly recommended her to anyone.

- Lisa R.

Carri C.

5.0

I recently adopted a rescue dog, William, and had to travel out of town for a weekend. It had only been 6 weeks since the adoption and I was not comfortable leaving William alone. I'm an overbearing dog dad to a fault, and worry about my furry family members when I am a way from them. Carri was...

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