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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Irvine, CA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Irvine, CA

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Marina B.


Irvine, CA

$27-50/hr6 yrs exp

Part- Time Care Giver For Special Needs

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the most part of my life, I have been involved with caring for my sister who is special need. She has a physical disability. I love being able to help kids meet their full potential and experience and do things they believe they can't do because of how they are.
5.0
"I am absolutely blown away by Marina. I was expecting to need to spend many hours explaining how to work with my son to help him be his best self. He has behavior issues, but is super happy and super manageable IF you work with him the right way. Since she has a...

Shannon F.

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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:

Early Education

First Aid

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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Emily H.


Irvine, CA

$22-27/hr6 yrs exp

About Me, Emily!

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello Orange County! My name is Emily. I am a returning college student (enrolled at UCI in Nursing) in search of local loving families to join. As a former behavior technician and local nanny, I have years of diverse child and infant care experience. I have been working with children for nearly 6 years as a part-time nanny,...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Thank you Emily! We hope you'll come back soon!"

Lisa J.

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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Logan J.


Irvine, CA

$27-31/hr2 yrs exp

Gentle & Fun Nanny With Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Logan but I prefer to go by Loge, like Logan minus the "an". I am 26 years young and currently study Geography and Geospatial Sciences at Oregon State University. While I finish up the remainder of my degree online I work full-time as a nanny and personal trainer. I have been a nanny since 2020 working with multiple...
Logan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Logan to take care of our toddler and it has been a great decision. Not only is our daughter well cared for when she's with Logan but she also takes care of our home and keeps it tidy. A huge thing for me was to find someone that would engage our...

Justyne W.

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Laura is exceptional! Creative, fun, smart, organized, always putting the needs of the kids and parents first. Truly, a nanny extraordinaire! "

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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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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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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.

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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: Respite care, personal care, errands, hospice services, dementia, live-in home 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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Madeline H.


Irvine, CA

$19-24/hr

I Love Working With Special Needs Indivduala

I love working with special needs individuals and can provide excellent care, support, and love. I can't wait to work with you!
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Shirlene C.


Irvine, CA

$30-45/hr

Special Education Provider

Worked for IUSD for 10 years in the last 6 years worked in special education with students with a variety of disabilities from elementary to adult transition. I have worked 1:1 in the classroom and offered independent care. I have a graduate degree in special education with an emphasis in Autism. I have ABA therapy experience...
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Holly D.


Irvine, CA

$17-19/hr5 yrs exp

Specia Needs Care

I have experience working with children and youth with special needs. I have worked in schools, group homes, and in home care with individuals with special needs. I have a passion to see them grow and learn. I offer a compassionate and caring approach. I am CPR and first aid certified.
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Shivani P.


Irvine, CA

$22-30/hr1 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist

Hi! My name is Shivani and I am currently a behavioral therapist at a private ABA company. I am obtaining my Masters of Science in Applied Behavioral Analysis while working full time. I am looking for a part time position. My workable hours are Monday-Thursday 6pm-10pm, Saturdays any times, and Sundays after 4:45 p.m.
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Muna D.


Irvine, CA

$25-30/hr

Registered Nurse

I am a Registered Nurse with extensive acute care (Orthopedic and Med Surg) and home health (Clinical Supervisor) I'd describe my personality as ethical, kind, and professional I like caring for seniors because I treat others as if they are my own family I'm looking for a job that to assist others to improve quality of...
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Raven J.


Irvine, CA

$18-35/hr2 yrs exp

I have worked as a behavioral therapist for 2 years with children with autism, and it has made me realize I would love to continue working with/caring for these individuals in another area such as babysitting.
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Mildred Z.


Irvine, CA

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced/Knowledgeable/Loving/Happy Caregiver

I am an experienced adult/senior caregiver for more than 10 years specializing in Alzheimer's/dementia/MS patient. I was a medical assistant for more than 5 years for an internal medicine doctor and finished vocational nursing program last month. All these experiences in the medical field makes me learn more about diseases and...
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Marah Z.


Irvine, CA

$19-24/hr4 yrs exp

Kindness

I wanted to share a bit about myself and my journey, as I believe it reflects my commitment to kindness, patience, and empathy. Throughout my career, I have always strived to be a very kind and patient person who can help others in any way. My journey began as a preschool teacher, where I found immense joy in nurturing and...
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Maren P.


Irvine, CA

$19-24/hr10 yrs exp

Retired PT

Have worked as PT and massage therapist for over 30 years . Looking now , where I can help once or twice a week here in HB , Costa Mesa area . 10 month in the years , because I support my mom for 2 month in Berlin . She is in retirement/ hospice situation there . I love to drive an do a lot of tours with my elderly friends...
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Nayeli A.


Irvine, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

I have been a caregiver/CNA/preschool teacher working with special needs children and adults for 15+ years.
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Laura K.


Irvine, CA

$26-30/hr7 yrs exp

For two years, I was a nanny for a family whose little girl was in a wheelchair and was deaf. I communicated with her using American Sign Language. I also did an internship at a preschool who offered services to special-needs preschoolers. I am passionate about special education and helping families whose children have...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Irvine, CA

Marina B.

5.0

I am absolutely blown away by Marina. I was expecting to need to spend many hours explaining how to work with my son to help him be his best self. He has behavior issues, but is super happy and super manageable IF you work with him the right way. Since she has a family member with special needs, she...

- Shannon F.

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.

Emily H.

5.0

Emily was on time and super nice and communicative. Will definitely hire her again to babysit!

- Megan Z.

Marina B.

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. She has been a blessing.

- Tiffany S.

Logan J.

5.0

We hired Logan to take care of our toddler and it has been a great decision. Not only is our daughter well cared for when she's with Logan but she also takes care of our home and keeps it tidy. A huge thing for me was to find someone that would engage our daughter and help limit her TV time, Logan...

- Justyne W.

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Ratings for Irvine, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Irvine, CA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.