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Special needs caregivers in Fountain Valley, CA

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Christine S.


Cypress, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent With Children With Special Needs.

4.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Having been a clinical bodywork therapist, I have seen many children on the spectrum as well as developmental delay children. I have been able to utilize my experience and special techniques to help children with special needs.
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Daniela C.


Buena Park, CA

$20-36/hr1 yrs exp

Educated Reliable Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Educated and reliable caregiver looking for a family to help with their young children. Adept in providing optimal care to children as young as 8 weeks old and children with special needs. Willing to take on household duties and work with families to better meet their individual needs. In December I will graduated with a 2nd...
Daniela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very punctual, dependable and trustworthy,, she communicates well and I felt at ease while my children were in Daniela's care."

Maleika T.

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Andrea M.


Costa Mesa, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving, patient, energetic, outgoing, hardworking, and responsible person. I have been blessed enough to take care of children for nine years and have enjoyed every second of it. I currently work as a behavioral interventionist and classroom aide for the Tustin School District. I work with both special and general...
5.0
"Andrea was incredibly helpful, positive, and supportive. She supported me with my huge dog by walking him, cleaning up after him, feeding him, and we even had to do an urgent care visit for a nasty ear infection. Again, the whole time, she was incredibly calm...

Carolina J.

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Sharon M.


Costa Mesa, CA

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Independence Facilitator/ Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in the Special needs school system from preschool to High School for 14 years. I am experienced with Autism Spectrum and all kinds of disabilities. I have worked with all types of behaviors in all environments. I am experienced with G tube feeding and all physical needs. I currently work at Tesoro High School. We...
5.0
"I have known Sharon for several years now and consider her a true friend and family member! She originally worked as an educator in my son’s Special Education class. She went on to be his 1:1 aid during high school and eventually I also hired her through care.com...

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Stephanie G.


Buena Park, CA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Certified Chef and Personal Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love to cook! It is my passion to help others while creating and providing healthy meals. I have been cooking for over 10 years and can prepare just about anything. Nutrition is vital to living a healthy life. Our busy daily lives sometimes prevents us from eating excellent, nutritious, balanced meals at home. That's where I...
5.0
"We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time, hard-working, and very supportive! We are very happy we found her!"

Sabrina L.

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Kimberly H.


Santa Ana, CA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Home Away From Home - Full-Time Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

HOME AWAY FROM HOME Hi! I am a stay-at-home mom who has been providing loving child care from my home for 25 years! I provide nurturing, safe and reliable care for infants and toddlers in a small group environment (max3) I have many local references and I have experience with newborns, special needs, twins, digestive...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Kimmi is absolutely wonderful. She cared for my son from the age of 6 months until he was 3. She is attentive, caring and truly creates a special bond between her and the kids. we love Kimmi so much! "

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Samantha H.


Huntington Beach, CA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Playmate

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

My name is Sami, and I am a 4. 0 college student at Las Positas College. I am currently on my way to becoming an engineering and theatre major! I have been babysitting from age 11, through my family and a client down the street! I have 2 younger brothers, that I've always taken care of, and on top of that I have babysat for...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"On time, great communication, independently manages care and tasks, very calming and grounded energy, my kid adores her! We would keep her forever if we could"

Sarah B.

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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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Jumai B.


Tustin, CA

$22/hr4 yrs exp

Caring For Your Loved Ones

I am here to help your loved one feel comfortable. To make their daily life more enjoyable. My clients are not just clients; they are my friends, and I enjoy seeing them happy.
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Sheriffa P.


Costa Mesa, CA

$28-33/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there, A little bit about my background, I have over 10 years experience as a nanny for two amazing families in the past and I have over 70 clinical hours working on pediatric units and NICU for my nursing program. I am currently enrolled in nursing school, expected graduation date, December 2024. It is my passion to work...
Sheriffa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Great person. Had activities ready for my son. Genuine person. "

carlton M.

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Irina G.


Huntington Beach, CA

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 15 Years Of Experience

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Irina! I have over 15 years of experience in child care, starting as a babysitter before running a Sunday school program for children ages 1-13. My passion for child development led me to earn a bachelor's in pediatric speech pathology in 2016. I also have a medical background as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer but...
Irina can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We were so lucky to have Irina as our nanny for a full week while on holidays in LA. Irina helped us with our 4 y.o. daughter and was an absolute God-send to spend the entire day to resolve all chores from getting ready to meals, full day out at theme parks, face...

Tushaar A.

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Christian P.


Los Alamitos, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Carecheck and motor vehicles records verified. I'm Christian and I'm 25 years old. I have almost 2 years experience with children ages 3-17. I have vast experience watching multiple children at a time thanks to my time with BSA. The following list below is where I acquired all my experience. -BSA at IROEC camp(approx 1...
5.0
"Christian was the first caregiver we hired for our special needs son when we moved to the US six months back. He has proved to be patient, resourceful and a good companion. He is open to listening to new ideas and coming up with his own useful suggestions if asked....

Punit K.

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Aida G.


Newport Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Babysitter/Nanny

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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.

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Sandra D.


Huntington Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Senior Caregiver.

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: Live-in home care, personal care, visiting physician
5.0
"Sandra is an awesome caregiver. Always on time, reliable and compassionate. I feel at ease knowing that my husband is in her care. "

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Flory S.


Huntington Beach, CA

$35/hr3 yrs exp

Make Every Day An Art Day!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Flory. As an ABA Specialist, I have focused my care primarily on children with special needs for the last 20+ years. Aside from running my business as an art teacher, I am known for entertaining the neighbor kids, and helping out families in need of extra hands from time to time. Whether supporting my families as a...
Flory can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Flory is the BEST! She has do much experience and knowledge! She was a caregiver for me and my wife for our young 1 year old girl. Flory brought so many activities and fun to our home. Left with some permanent products from her visit that we could keep for years to...

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Shannon O.


Huntington Beach, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

PT Babysitter/Nanny Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Shannon, nice to meet you :) I have tons of experience. I've been a live in Nanny, Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny, Babysitter & I'm a single mom with a teen. I know what kids are like & what they need, I actually listen to them. I love kids & I'll treat your babies like they are my own. I don't mind sick kids or...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Shannon has been so wonderful with my infant triplets. She started helping us with them when they were about two months old, and has been so loving with them the entire time. She's very capable of managing three infants who may all need attention simultaneously,...

Lisa P.

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Joyce T.


Anaheim, CA

$25-40/hr4 yrs exp

Professional Child/Senior/Pet Care Provider

I am a Licensed Vocational Nurse, an experienced nanny and a babysitter from infant to school age kids. I was a Behavior Technician for children with special needs. I am also a pet owner. I have plenty of experiences with other families as well for 3 years. I am a very caring person, safety is my number one priority, learning...
Joyce can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Even though I gave up Joyce because I hired a 24×7 full-time nanny, I still have to thank her for her timely reply, caring, and very sweet."

Tina C.

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Holli B.


Orange, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Responsible Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Holli. I am a proud single mother of one young adult daughter. I am highly compassionate, protective, nurturing and young at heart! I love children and have worked with them all my life in various settings. I have taken care of children in a school setting for over 22 years and in home care for over 25 years. I...
Holli can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had the pleasure of interviewing Holly. She arrived on time and she was more than qualified to care for our children. She had an extensive history in child and elderly care, had a great personality, and was very competent and bubbly. Our current babysitter...

Maria 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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Brittney L.


Huntington Beach, CA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Friendly Caregiving Who Wants You To Live Your Best Life!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a friendly, outgoing person with 2 years experience in disability support work. I have many years experience with kids aged 2-18 in sports and after school programs. I have experience working with at risk teens, mental health issues, autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and behavioral issues. I worked in a disability group...
5.0
"Brittney is amazing and we are so thankful to have her in our lives. Her fun loving personality brings joy to my non verbal autistic son and that is price-less. She has been working with us since January 2022. Anyone would be very lucky to have her care for their...

Kristy S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fountain Valley, CA

Daniela C.

5.0

Very punctual, dependable and trustworthy,, she communicates well and I felt at ease while my children were in Daniela's care.

- Maleika T.

Andrea M.

5.0

Andrea was incredibly helpful, positive, and supportive. She supported me with my huge dog by walking him, cleaning up after him, feeding him, and we even had to do an urgent care visit for a nasty ear infection. Again, the whole time, she was incredibly calm and focused on the task at hand....

- Carolina J.

Sharon M.

5.0

I have known Sharon for several years now and consider her a true friend and family member! She originally worked as an educator in my son’s Special Education class. She went on to be his 1:1 aid during high school and eventually I also hired her through care.com to help me with him at home. There...

- Care member

Stephanie G.

5.0

We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time, hard-working, and very supportive! We are very happy we found her!

- Sabrina L.

Kimberly H.

5.0

Kimmi has been such a bright spot in the chaos that is raising kids. She was and will forever be a part of our family. We can’t thank her enough for loving our kids as much as we do!

- Care member

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