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Special needs caregivers in Fountain Valley, CA

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Johnna L.


Fountain Valley, CA

$22-25/hr1 yrs exp

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1 year of Respite experience, caregiving for children & teens with special needs. Early childhood education major 4 + years early childhood experience CPR/First Aid Certified
I have been working with or have been around those with special needs since I was young. I have been volunteering in special needs classroom setting for the past 7 years. I am currently working at the Fontana Expanded Learning Program and am going to College to earn my teaching degree in Liberal Arts.
I am a credentialed teacher with over 4 years of experience working closely with students who have special needs. My background spans educational and community-based settings where I have supported students with diverse learning, behavioral, and developmental challenges. I am passionate about creating inclusive and supportive...
Passionate about providing tailored support, fostering independence, and ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals with special needs. With kindness and empathy, I collaborate with caregivers and professionals to address each person's unique needs, enhancing their quality of life and promoting their overall happiness and...
My name is Julie and I graduated from UCI with a degree in Psychology. I previously worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years and I look forward to talking to you soon!
I am 75 yrs young. Have been married for 56 yrs to high school sweetheart. I retired from school bus driving and was a driver trainer for 30 years. I also train young teens/adults to get driver licenses. I am a grandmother of 7 who are all grown now. Had plenty of training with special need children. Have been doing childcare...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hello! In the past, I have been a private preschool teacher for a few years (specifically infant teacher), a caregiver for special needs children for 1 year, and a nanny for 1 1/2 years. I am a mom of a radiant 6-year-old girl, CPR & First Aide Certified, and 12+ Units in Early Childhood Education with emphasis on infant care....
Johnna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Taryn E.


Anaheim, CA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids of many different ages as a babysitter, coach , including a 5-month-old and kids with special needs. I love kids and helping out. I love doing art activities or just singing to Disney movies. I am also certified in CPR and first aid and have a special education degree. Please consider me to help you and...
Taryn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Taryn was perfect! Very responsive, was great with our son, proactively communicated, and was so nice. We would definitely work with her again!"

Jordan P.

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Mailena S.


Anaheim, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, All my life I have been caring for children. I am the oldest out of 7 children. Naturally I became their caregiver. I absolutely love children. I have experience with all age group. I am a mother of two children ages 4 and 3. I am a teacher for Special Needs children. I work with a wide range of disabilities such as but...
Mailena can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mailena has a way to with kids. She is friendly, kind and genuine. This was our first time hiring a babysitter that is not family for my 3 yr old & 8wk old baby. When we first interview Mailena she just knocked it out of the park with My 3 yr old son. When we told...

Michelle C.

I have been in the ABA field for over 2 years now. I have worked with infants, toddlers, young adults. I am currently in my graduate program for MSW to become a medical social worker. I ensure all the individuals feel cared for, heard and understood. I work with compassion and great care.
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Veronica B.


Tustin, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Sweet, Responsible Part Time Care Giver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Veronica, I am 28 years old and I currently work for the Santa Ana Unified School District in the Adult Transition Program as a paraprofessional for students who are severely disabled. The class where I work is called medically fragile, there I get to work with young adults between the ages of 17-23. I have gained so...
5.0
"Veronica was a perfect fit for special needs . 1 on 1 aid at. school district giver her a great ability to have hands on with all the g-tube,trachea,pure food, feeding and liquids,diaper changes , lifts... sorry i am short handing but if you have a...

Dale N.

I've been working about 3 years with special needs kids. Autism (different levels), non verbal, G-tube, multiple disabilities. Since then, this is my expertise. I'm studying about autism and I'm really into children psychology area. I started working with kids when I was a teenager, taking care of my siblings and cousins. After...
Giuliety can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Giulety took care of our son for 1 year (age 6-7). She is amazing! A loving, caring, and fun nanny! She encouraged my son to be active, was creative with play and games, and spoke to him with clear care and respect. He loved having her as his nanny. We also...

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Kimberly E.


Orange, CA

$24-41/hr10 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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Irina G.


Huntington Beach, CA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a BA degree in speech therapy and have experience with difficulty in swallowing, speech, oral motor and articulation. For the past 6 years I have been working as Applied Behavior Therapist with children and adults on the Austism spectrum. Many of my clients have mixed diagnosis that have equipped me with knowledge and...
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Silvana D.


Garden Grove, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Special Needs Caregiver/Tutor

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have over 12 years of experience working with children of all ages in several different settings including schools, tutoring, after school care and clinics. I've also taught art classes, yoga and language arts for children. I am a current preschool- kinder teacher and Spanish teacher, homeschool educator and a mama...
Silvana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We have Silvana for our two sons' regular schooling and also Spanish tutoring ( grade 3 and 4). Silvana is punctual, flexible and patient with kids. Her experience as a school teacher makes tutoring very productive. I would highly recommend Silvana to our family...

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Natalia O.


Santa Ana, CA

$26/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Natalia! I have extensive experience working with children of all ages and am passionate about creating a positive, engaging environment. I hold a BA in Psychology, am CPR certified, and have my own car for convenience. Additionally, as an RBT, I've had the privilege of working with children with special...
Natalia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My son immediately felt comfortable with Natalia. She engaged with my son in fun activities and attentive play. She even messaged me during her time watching my son, just to keep me updated about how the day was going; which I appreciated greatly! I will continue...

Steve S.

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Andrea M.


Costa Mesa, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With18 Years Of Experience (Newborn- Highschool Age Children)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm Andrea & have cared for children and adults for 18 years. I cater to families as a day & overnight nanny during 6-14 hour shifts. I assist with postpartum confinement /quarantine period. I have a decade of experience as a behavioral interventionist in OC school districts. I've nannied for newborns, multiples & children with...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Andrea has been the best for our family! She helped me with my daughter for the first time when she was about 8 months old and when my son was 3. After an evening out the house looked amazing and the kids were happily sleeping in their beds. She really stuck with...

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Veronica R.


Irvine, CA

$25-32/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Premed Nanny | Fun & Energetic

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Creating a fun, loving environment where your child feels like they're with a trusted friend is what I do best :) With 5+ years working with kids ages 0-13, including those with special needs. if you need a nanny who's energetic, reliable, and truly invested in your child's well-being, l'd love to meet your family! I'm a pre-med...
Veronica can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Veronica is a super nanny! She is an amazing young college student who built an immediate rapport with my children ages 3 and ages 9. My kids absolutely loved her ! "

Dv V.

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Nancy S.


Santa Ana, CA

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Loving Nanny With Years Of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Nancy, and I have been taking care of children for the past eight years. My experience involves being a babysitter, nanny, special needs caregiver, live-in nanny, and daycare instructor, working with children ages 0-14 years old. I also volunteer at my local private school' s daycare and have been there for the...
Nancy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sandra D.


Huntington Beach, CA

$26-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny - Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am seeking full - or part-time employment in childcare or senior care. I have extensive experience with running a household and am able to drive to and from appointments, school, or activities. I also love cooking and can help with meal prep. My experience with senior care began when I cared for my grandmother. I would...
Sandra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Sandra is a gem. This was our first time hiring a nanny, and from the moment she walked in the door for our interview/to meet our son, Sandra put both my husband and I, and most importantly, our seven month old son, at ease. She has a lot of experience and...

Caitlin S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fountain Valley, CA

Taryn E.

5.0

Taryn was perfect! Very responsive, was great with our son, proactively communicated, and was so nice. We would definitely work with her again!

- Jordan P.

Mailena S.

5.0

Mailena has a way to with kids. She is friendly, kind and genuine. This was our first time hiring a babysitter that is not family for my 3 yr old & 8wk old baby. When we first interview Mailena she just knocked it out of the park with My 3 yr old son. When we told him she was coming back he was...

- Michelle C.

Veronica B.

5.0

Veronica was a perfect fit for special needs . 1 on 1 aid at. school district giver her a great ability to have hands on with all the g-tube,trachea,pure food, feeding and liquids,diaper changes , lifts... sorry i am short handing but if you have a child,adult with special needs you will know...

- Dale N.

Giuliety F.

5.0

Giuliety has a positive attitude in all that she does. Even if she is unfamiliar with something, she will always try her hardest. She is creative with games and activities. She comes to work with a “can do “ attitude and it brings her great joy to genuinely help a family .

- 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.

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