Find Trusted Special Needs Child Care Near Me in Dana Point, CA

I was with La Canada School District as an assistant to the teachers who have children with special needs. I love to watch their progress and so appreciate the chance to be a part of their lives. It takes only one memory of "you can do it" for their future to have excellence in it. I believe I offer a chance to share that one...

Reina M.

Dana Point, CA

$22-25/hr

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.

Amanda L.

Dana Point, CA

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

5+ Experience With Special Needs Kids (2-10 Years Old)

I was a kindergarten teacher for many years and I had students that had Autism and Down syndrome. In my view, children that are born with a special need or a dealing with a serious disease should receive the same love, care, respect and attention like any other child. Their mental and/or health issues should not define who they...

Suzanne S.

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Professional Special Needs Care

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 profiles. 1 for CHILDCARE and 1 for SPECIAL NEEDS. Please see my RECOMMENDATIONS and 5 Star Rating from my 3 PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS on Care. com on my childcare page. Ty! My son is now 27 years old and was diagnosed with Autism when he was 3 years old. He is an Aspie. He attended special day classes full time for five...

5.0

"Suzanne is an amazing extension of our family. She has taken care of my two small children (newborn and 1.5 year old to present) and is so great at managing multiple kids. She constantly keeps both kids at different stages and ages entertained and learning. On top...

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Guadalupe H.

Laguna Beach, CA

$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

I love what I do and I have a lot of patience for people. I loving giving my clients the opportunity to make their own decisions but in safe way. I like to make them feel good and encourage them. I'm very outgoing and like the outdoors .

Carri C.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind, Patient Out Going Caretaker

4.6

(11)

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 hired Carri for a reception party at our home as a party caretaker. She cooked and set up food, kept drinks filled, cleared empty plates and cups, washed dirty dishes and was very professional, personable and friendly with my guests. She was a big help and gave...

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Francis M.

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with extensive experience supporting children with special needs. Skilled in providing personalized care, assisting with daily activities, and implementing therapeutic strategies tailored to each child's unique requirements. Proficient in fostering positive behaviors, ensuring safety, and...

5.0

"Francis was very helpful to find me caregivers for my husband! I couldn't be happier!"

Diana S.

Ina C.

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

5.0

(2)

I have been a preschool teacher before going to college. I recently worked with ABA Therapy with children on the Autism Spectrum. I have been an aide in middle school with learning disabilities. My social work experience has been with a foster care agency and outpatient psychiatric hospital. My real experience has been being a...

Ina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more

Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Ina was wonderful with our 2 year old boy and 4-month old girl. She was right on time/a little early, thoughtful, considerate, and anticipated what needed to be done before we had to ask. (E.g., our baby started crying right after our toddler started, and while I...

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Rebecca K.

$17-20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Experienced With Elderly, And Disabilities..Medical Assistant, CPR Certified And First Aid Certified, 9-10 Experience.

3.5

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I 've worked with elderly in Elderly Homes, worked with Parkinson's, MS patients, RA patients, Stroke patients and Dementia patients, also children with ADHD, and transferred people many times, either from bed to bathroom or to car. I have also worked with catheters and much more, love doing caregiving and take pride in it....

3.0

"I have given the address and after giving two weeks message back and forth. She canceled at the last minute due to no patience to wait for messaging, in while she asked for address which was given before."

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Jenny W.

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time

5.0

(1)

Hi..... I have been a child care provider for 22 years as well as a senior care provider for 8 years. I have worked with children with Asperger's as well as mild autism, OCD and anxiety and I have wonderful references. Special needs to me just means extra special care and being there to help with those extra tough days.

5.0

"Jenny worked for our family for over three years. While we continue to remain close with Jenny our kids have grown to the age where they are more independent and not needing the support that Jenny provided for so long. Over the three years where Jenny was a...

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Miriam C.

$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Super Nanny

I've had the pleasure of working with families with super humans in their daily life, kids under different ways of living which I admire because we're lucky to be with so many beautiful souls that only see good. I've had the experience to work with kids on the spectrum autism, Down syndrome & ADHD. I will say it's been so nice...

Voltaire A.

$30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Direct Support Specialist For Adult Residential Facility

I've worked a 48-hour shift, Friday night to Sunday night, and I have years' experience at a level 4i home with 4 clients. I have a copy of my background check for the DOJ as well as my CPR and AED certificate. I run and own an Adult Residential Facility for young adult males 18-59 years old who are high functioning and...

Maria C.

Aliso Viejo, CA

$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Licensed Nurse With Experince

Hello I have experience as licensed nurse for 10+ years, caring for infants to elderly, and also as a caregiver for seniors. I am also a post op specialist, I provide wound care, ambulation, dressing changes, assistance with bathing and grooming, monitoring for signs of complications

Natalie A.

Ladera Ranch, CA

$25-36/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I am currently living in South OC and I'm going to school online for my BA in psychology. I have worked in Behavioral Therapy for over 3 years now. I specialize in working with people with autism. I have been a babysitter/nanny for about 10 years now. I have experience with children of all ages, from newborn up to teenagers. I...

Ruiz M.

San Juan Capistrano, CA

$18-23/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Ruiz, and I am a dedicated caregiver with 6 years of experience and a degree in Psychology. My educational background has provided me with a deep understanding of behavioral health and developmental needs, which I incorporate into my caregiving practices. Over the years, I have had the privilege of supporting...

Karla A.

$15-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part-Time

Fun, lovely, and energetic person. I enjoy working with all age children. I have worked with kids with muscular dystrophy. Help care for kids like this 24/7 for one week at MDA camp for the past three years. I also have worked with kids with autism for the past 2 years as an ABA therapist. I have helped and serve at a preschool...

Brooke H.

Ladera Ranch, CA

$17-30/hr

My experience with children with special needs is those who are on ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Although I do not have any formal training, I do have experience as someone who grew up with autistic family friends. I myself although not autistic understand the pains yet the joys of those who are on ASD. School can be hard,...

Kathy M.

$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Profesional Caregiver

Hello my name is Kathy I am a patient caring person and love to help others, I have 16years of experience working with special needs in a institute and private. will love to have the opportunity to meet in person for an interview and share some of my experience. Thank you Kathy

Mahnaz K.

$30-35/hr

I have some experience with autism, I'm very responsible, detailing and kind person, helping people make me happy and proud.

Jayne G.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Childcare, Errands, Help With Homework