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Find special needs caregivers in Dana Point, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Dana Point, CA

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Dana Point, CA

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Karla A.


Laguna Hills, CA

$15-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part-Time

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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...
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,...
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Lida V.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$33/hr • 10 yrs exp

My name is Lida, and I'm 34 years old, living in Aliso Viejo. I'm a patient and caring person who enjoys helping others. I'm reliable, attentive, and always ready to lend a hand when I'm available.
I have some experience with autism, I'm very responsible, detailing and kind person, helping people make me happy and proud.
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Kathy M.


Laguna Hills, CA

$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
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Christopher B.


Laguna Beach, CA

$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Professional Caretaker For Special Needs

I have been a caretaker since 1995. I have had 4 clients, but they were all over a year each. I have worked with the Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach as both a staff member and volunteer since 1991. Currently, I assist clients with special needs in a day care program. I love people and see my services as a divinely inspired...
Christopher can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jayne G.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Childcare, Errands, Help With Homework

I have worked with Laguna Beach Unified for 16 years. I have spent time with elementary children both on the Autism spectrum , delayed learning and with multi behavioral issues. I have spent 10 years in the middle school assisting the class with any learning issues or behaviors. I tutored in the homework club for 4 days a week...
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Trishna P.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Trishna and I am a college graduate completing my degree this past month and will now be pursuing a master's degree in speech-language pathology in the Fall. With that being said, I have experience with children of all ages and I am committed to developing a comfortable environment that allows them to flourish...
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Mackenzi C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter , Love Kids

I have 7 years of experience, most of my experience is with special needs children and a family of three children. I can help with just about anything . In college looking for a summer job in California.
Mackenzi can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Ina C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience Working With Children On Autistic Spectrum

I recently worked with children on the Autism Spectrum providing in-home Behavioral Interventions, ABA Therapy, Pecs, Verbal Behavior, and motivating changed behavior by using reinforcers. I have 10 years experience working in he mental health field. I have social work experience working with Regional Center clients in Foster...
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Marjie M.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Learning Specialist

I have 10 years of tutoring and classroom experience. I have internship as well as work experience at various K-12 schools. I currently work part time for a local educational therapy company as a tutor and learning specialist. My focus is students who have learning differences. I currently work with students who have ADHD,...
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Jessica R.


Ladera Ranch, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Personal Care Assistance For Special Needs Or Geriatric Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For the past 12 years I have taken care of my daughter from birth to present. I have worked for multiple families, with and without disabilities. I have experience with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Alzheimer's, speech delays, asthma, food allergies, autism, adhd, sensory integration disorder, and hospice care. I...
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Shawn W.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hi, my name is Shawn. I'm 32 years old and have been a caregiver for years and I have excellent references from this website. I currently work at an Elementary School and I worked at a middle school before that. I have three years of experience working with all age groups with special needs. I'm CPR certified and CPI trained....
Shawn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
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Mary B.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Trustworthy, Patient & Attentive Part-time Caregiver

Whether it be you or your loved one, I'm 100% devoted to your care and well-being. As a Certified Nurse's Assistant (25+ years) I've worked with the injured, autistic, special needs and elderly. Along with being attentive, patient and trustworthy, I'm hardworking, well-versed & articulate. My friends describe me as outgoing,...
Mary can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, visiting nurse, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Vivienne W.


Laguna Beach, CA

$19-28/hr • 9 yrs exp

Exeprienced Caregiver For Special Needs Clients

I first started working 20 years ago with a woman with a spinal injury and have since had many different experiences, from all ages and with people facing a variety of different challenges. I find this work to be rewarding and meaningful, adapting to the needs of the person. Sometimes, I am their hands when they can't reach,...
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Emily A.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$16-25/hr

Knowledgable And Loving Nanny

Throughout High School, I worked in the Best Buddies program. This program was for my fellow students with disabilities. I received so much joy from this program that I decided in College that my passion is to become a Special Education Teacher. I believe children with Special Needs have so much to give to the world and I love...
Experience with special needs population. Light housekeeping, organizing, meal prepping, shopping, doctor appointments.
Gladis can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep & more
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Karlie S.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30-36/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Karlie! I'm 28 and I currently live in Laguna Niguel. Taking care of children has always been something that I love to do. I enjoy connecting with kids and I like to be a reliable, comforting figure to them while their parents are away. I started nannying at 19 and have turned it into a career for myself. I...
Karlie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Tinashe S.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant December 2023 American Red Cross- BLS/First Aid Certified CPR/BLS skill training I graduated High school in 2023 then took a gap year to get some work experience, and will be starting at Saddleback in the fall. I will be aiming for a nursing degree. I would like to continue working with kids...
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Annabelle B.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$17-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

My heart is very close to those people who have disabilities because I, personally have a sister that has a disability. It is a challenging job but its all worth it knowing that those people will met their daily needs and function as normal individual as well. So, send me a message and let's start from there. Annabelle-

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