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Special needs caregivers in Aliso Viejo, CA
4.8
(52)
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I was looking for someone with a lot of experience as my child's first sitter. Carri is so loving, sweet, warm, and incredibly generous. She loves my baby like her own grand baby and I know he's in capable hands with her. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to...
Care member
3.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with all different ages and needs, from newborns to teens. I have experience with preschool age, elementary and middle school and with before or after school care. I have worked as a nanny for complete care as well as babysitting, or after school activities. I never smoked, and hold a good driving record with...
Aida can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Aida took such good care of my two daughters, who were 5 months old and 4 years old at the time. She was caring, structured, creative and attentive. I give her my highest recommendation."
Jen P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I just love to help and see people happy .....
I am: Teacher, Mom, wife, Friend... I work with kids.... I believe that go around , come around.... I do the best I can to help, maybe I will be the person need help in the future.... and I will appreciated it!!!
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...
Kanela W.
Rachael W.
Irvine, CA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 31 years old and have 18 years of childcare experience as a nanny and sitter. I have worked with children newborn to 18 years from multiple families. My experience includes special needs care. I am friendly, responsible, and reliable. I love pets, but am allergic to cats. I am happy to help with date nights and occasional...
Rachael can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rachael is caring, attentive, intelligent, honest, creative, detail-oriented, responsible, clean, kind, gentle, and organized."
Gigi M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi Care. com families! My name is Lela. I have 25+ years experience working with children ages 0-18 years of age. I have worked in a school setting as well as in private homes. I started as a lifeguard and swim instructor in high school. I then worked as a teacher with special needs children for 7 years. While working in the...
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"I strongly recommend Lela and we certainly look forward to having her here again. The first day on the job Lela and my 4 month old son immediately took to each other.
As first-time parents, she was so helpful, and the first thing she helped us improve upon was...
Kobea B.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a Mom of two wonderful children, ages 22 and 20. Over the years I have been a Nanny for many different families. I have worked as a Swim Instructor teaching children with Autism and Special Needs to swim. I have volunteered at the Shea Center for therapeutic riding and at my children's preschool and elementary school when...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laura is the most wonderful nanny to our 15 month year old. She has been with us for the last 10 months and couldn't have asked for a better person to help take care of our daughter. She is patient, kind and extremely thoughtful. My husband and I both work from...
Lauren H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience as a professionally paid nanny that includes childcare duties, light housekeeping, running errands, pet sitting and teaching art to children. My most recent jobs were with a 6-year-old boy virtual learning online. The youngest child from 3 months old to about 15 years of age including children...
Joni can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Joni helped us with our 2 kids during distance learning. She had excellent references and joined our family and home seamlessly. She was organized, kind, caring, and adapted to our kids needs. She kept them engaged in learning, art, and outdoors adventures. Our...
Betsy B.
Jorgie C.
Lake Forest, CA
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Some of my experience comes from nannying and babysitting for many families in the Los Angeles area. 2018 to 2024 I nannied for five different families. My rolls entailed pick up's and drop off's from school, transportation to karate lessons, therapy, dr. appointments, gymnastics, tutoring, the zoo, museums, the beach, play...
Jorgie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"In the nine months we have spent with Jorgie, she has truly become a part of our family. I don’t think I could ever possibly say enough wonderful things about her, but here is my best attempt….
As a first time mom, I was EXTREMELY anxious about returning to work...
Alyse B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
For the past six years, I was a full-time nanny for a family in Cleveland, Ohio caring for all three of their children since birth.
I recently moved to Irvine California for a job transfer and I am now looking for a new family to call me their Mary Poppins.
I have more than 10-years of full-time experience with infants,...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Laura did a great job keeping our kids safe and providing great age appropriate activities and education."
Andrew K.
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...
Care member
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.
Rebecca K.
Laguna Niguel, CA
$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."
Shaoqing X.
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...
Greg O.
Hello! I'm Cayla a nurturing and experienced nanny with a passion for providing care to children. I specialize in creating a safe, engaging, and loving environment for children of all ages. I take pride in my ability to handle various responsibilities, including cooking nutritious meals, maintaining a tidy home, and caring for...
Michaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Haley. I am a loving and compassionate caregiver, petsitter, and childcare provider looking to help where I am needed, and make a difference in the lives of everyone I meet. I have experience working with children, seniors, and adults with special needs. Volunteering with my city, I have over 6 years of...
Haley can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have babysat/Nannied for nine years now. I love children and have background in caring for children with special needs. I am very experienced with children in all age groups. I can also cook, clean and do laundry. I am currently a Student at college
Taylor can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a US Navy Vet.
Work as a caregiver prior to service
that includes eldery, special needs child and adults with CVA.
I have 10+ years of medical experience.
I used to work for kaiser in irvine.
I am a single Dad with an 8yr old boy and 2 nieces that are 5-6yrs old.
I've baby sit with them when their parents are away w/c...
Karl Bryan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
My name is Natalie, I am 25 years old and I am currently going to school to get my degree in psychology. My career goal is to work with people with special needs. I am energetic, patient and loving.
I have been an official caregiver for about 7 years now, but I have helped raise my younger family members since as long as I can...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
My name is Madison and almost 19 years old! I just graduated from Mater Dei High School and will be attending SMU in the fall. During my high school years I was apart of ASB, the Varsity Dance Team, a mentor for a special needs girl at MD, a competitive horse back rider, apart of National Charity League, and was chosen as...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Aliso Viejo, CA
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...
- Care member
Aida G.
5.0
Aida took such good care of my two daughters, who were 5 months old and 4 years old at the time. She was caring, structured, creative and attentive. I give her my highest recommendation.
- Jen P.
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.
Rachael W.
5.0
Rachel is so wonderful and I would recommend her to anyone. She absolutely goes up and beyond your expectations and left my house sparking clean after taking wonderful care of my child!
- Sierra T.
Lela M.
5.0
I strongly recommend Lela and we certainly look forward to having her here again. The first day on the job Lela and my 4 month old son immediately took to each other.
As first-time parents, she was so helpful, and the first thing she helped us improve upon was his feeding schedule as she quickly...
- Kobea B.
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