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Deborah H.


Foothill Ranch, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

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I have worked with many different types of people and families. I have provided meals and transportation as well as errands and light housekeeping for elderly. I have done transportation, grocery shopping and prepared meals for families with children and teenagers. I have also had experience working with young children and...
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Carly D.


Foothill Ranch, CA

$24/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider And Paraprofessional!

Hi! My name is Carly and I am from Mission Viejo, CA! I love working with kids and have extensive experience in education and childcare. I am currently pursuing my Masters in Education with an emphasis in School Psychology and work as a Para Educator at an elementary school with both special needs and general education students....
Carly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I'm a childcare provider who has always been passionate about helping children grow and develop. I have two years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I've had the pleasure of helping them learn and explore the world around them. I do work with children with special needs and am a Registered Behavioral Technician...
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Janean N.


Foothill Ranch, CA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced 3rd Grade Teacher

Hello! I'm an experienced 3rd grade teacher and mother of 2 available for childcare. I love spending time with children and have an abundance of experience working with them. I love giving my time and engaging with them in fun, creative ways! I also have experience as a school counselor and working with young children who have...
Janean can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

I have been watching kids since I was 14, including special needs. I have helped care for both my grandparents as well as the grandparents of the kids I have cared for. I love helping people, and I especially love being around seniors; they have amazing stories and are so fun to talk to! I am first aid and CPR certified and have...
Breanna can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, respite care & more
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Francis M.


Laguna Hills, CA

$25/hr8 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.

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Sara Z.


Orange, CA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked at SAUSD with clients with special needs. Some with physical and/or mental challenges, I also work with several care giving agencies for over nine years, I am experienced working with clients with Alzheimer's , dementia, cancer, post surgery, also memory loss and/or mental disabilities, some of my responsibilities have...
Sara can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, dementia, visiting physician & more
5.0
"Sara was extremely professional and diligent. Our uncle and family were extremely fortunate to have her. Above and beyond our expectations. Would definitely hire her again, if needed."

Angela G.

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Sara Z.


Orange, CA

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Caregiver/Nanny

I worked for Santa Ana USD for over 10 years in the special education department. Started with the elementary level promoted to middle and high school. Later with students who graduated from high school and became Regional Center clients. One of my responsibilities was to assist in their transition to become independent and deal...
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Laura K.


Irvine, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny For Hire

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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Laura is really great at childcare. We've had her care for our grandchildren and we've watched her handle both good behavior and challenging behavior. She is competent, gentle and caring as well as bright and innovative in getting them active in productive...

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Ashley A.


Irvine, CA

$22-32/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Ashley! I have experience working as a teacher assistant at Primrose and Chesterbrook Academy. Taking care of children ages infant- grade school. Also, from time to time I help out a family with a baby that has a G-tube due to being born prematurely. I also, worked as a nanny for a 14-year-old boy who has special...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"When we first met Ashley, she had reat energy and we hired her immediately. She’s been working with our family part time for a couple months now. I have nothing but positive things to say about her. My family can always rely on her. There are times where we ask her...

Mallory R.

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Teresa E.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$15-25/hr

Part Time Help Available .........

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!!!
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Grace A.


Santa Ana, CA

$17-22/hr

Experienced CPR Certified Babysitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Grace! I've worked with children ages 4-10 as a behavior technician, I am CPR certified and have work with children with special needs as well. I have a little one at home as well. I am organized and positive, I would love to get to know your little ones!
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Grace is very responsible to our newborn baby. She is self-driven and very familiar with infant duties. Also she is actively doing light housekeeping. We definitely will hire Grace again."

Yun S.

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Jennifer R.


Mission Viejo, CA

$20-50/hr10 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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Lela M.


Irvine, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Smiles 'n Cuddles

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:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Lela was great with my newborn three week baby and 22 month old. Lela is patient and speaks to the kids in a soft comforting tone. She is very adaptable to what you want and will follow your instruction. You can tell she is a genuinely good person with a passion...

Andreina M.

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Kylee B.


Mission Viejo, CA

$21-24/hr9 yrs exp

Hello! I'm an experienced caregiver with 9 years of hands-on experience providing compassionate, reliable, and personalized care. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, which allows me to better understand and meet the emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs of those I care for. Throughout my career, I have worked with...
Kylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kylee is kind, sweet, nurturing, maternal and compassionate. My kids love her! I have a special needs 7 year old who requires a lot of care she also comes with medical issues but Kylee is so great with her and my daughters love her. My toddler and Kylee are best...

Irene M.

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Jenna D.


Irvine, CA

$30-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Jenna and I just moved to California from Phoenix! I have been working with kids since I was 15 and have been a nanny for the past 5 years and have loved it! I have experience working with kids of all ages and with special needs. I really enjoy teaching kids new things and watching them learn and grow! I am the...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jenna is simply an incredible, loving, reliable, and caring babysitter. She has been taking care of our girls for over 5 years (from their newborn days to now). Our girls LOVE Jenna more than anything in this world ❤️ They truly count the minutes until Jenna walks...

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Marina B.


Irvine, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter Available Weekends And Some Weekdays

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Recent graduate student. However, I had many years of taking care of special needs since my sister is special needs. I was also the leader of the children's department at my church where I was responsible for helping and teaching them various skills they needed in school. throughout my life, I have been part of various outreach...
Marina can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Marina has worked for our family on and off for a year. I have a non verbal severely autistic son. She has always been punctual, incredibly professional and caring. I have nothing but amazing things to say about her as I trust her 100 percent with both my kids....

Tiffany S.

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Stephanie S.


Tustin, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

I am extremely passionate about caring for individuals with special needs; I believe that every person has something to offer and it is of the utmost importance to focus on their strengths. I have grown up with a brother who has autism; we have always been very close, so I understand the difficulties special needs families face....
5.0
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Stephanie for over a decade now, and have always been enamored with her inviting and attentive personality. She has matured from a hard working college student to a responsible and well qualified registered nurse in that time, and...

Jessica S.

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Nicole L.


Orange, CA

$28-50/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I bring over a decade of experience as a dedicated nanny, mothers helper and home manager. My background includes caring for children of all ages including special needs (ABA trained) and fostering environments where they can thrive. My approach is characterized by patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for child...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was on time and everything worked out great. "

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Monique C.


Irvine, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there My name's Monique. I am a very patient, compassionate individual who loves helping others in life. I have a strong background of experience in the nursing field from working with quadrepelegics, special needs, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, to private in home nursing as well as excellent references as...
Monique can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, respite care & more
5.0
"She was lovely, could not always work Saturday's however her mother could cover. Very personable, had met someone else who was a good fit, would of hired Monique. Never met only talked on the phone"

Gayle F.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Foothill Ranch, CA

Francis M.

5.0

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

- Diana S.

Sara Z.

5.0

Sara commits to her job, she goes beyond the patients needs. She is also very knowledgeable, and trustworthy.

- Lorena P.

Laura K.

5.0

Laura was very helpful to my family when we had a newborn. She came 3 days a week to clean, do dishes, meal prep, and do laundry. She also took on some bigger organizational projects. Laura liked to go the extra mile and set out activities for my kids to do when they got home from school and even...

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Ashley A.

5.0

When we first met Ashley, she had reat energy and we hired her immediately. She’s been working with our family part time for a couple months now. I have nothing but positive things to say about her. My family can always rely on her. There are times where we ask her to come in work for an extra day...

- Mallory R.

Grace A.

5.0

Grace is very responsible to our newborn baby. She is self-driven and very familiar with infant duties. Also she is actively doing light housekeeping. We definitely will hire Grace again.

- Yun S.

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