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Down syndrome care in Irvine, CA

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Rama Q.


Irvine, CA

$20-30/hr

Part-time Friendly Caregiver

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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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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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Oluwatosin A.


Anaheim, CA

$20-40/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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,...

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Kimberly E.


Orange, CA

$24-41/hr • 10 yrs exp

Behavior Support Is Here!

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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Serafina M.


Anaheim, CA

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Reliable, Trustworthy Caregiver

4.0

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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: Respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia
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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Holli B.


Orange, CA

$15-30/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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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...

Alina C.

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Jessica B.


Tustin, CA

$10-20/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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Sabrina M.


Orange, CA

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

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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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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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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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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Serafina M.


Anaheim, CA

$10-25/hr • 10 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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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...
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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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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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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Jaquelin V.


Garden Grove, CA

$25-29/hr • 8 yrs exp

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

Hired by 5 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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Briana R.


Lake Forest, CA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have nannied for over 15 years. I'm a stay at home mom of a 9-year-old and 18-month-old. We live in lake forest. I'm looking for a full time or part time position and hopefully long term. I have excellent references. I am very hands on, love to get down on the floor and play with children, engage in learning and arts and...
Briana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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....
5.0
"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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Jennifer R.


Mission Viejo, CA

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Irvine, 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...

- Care member

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.

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.

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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