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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ladera Ranch, CA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Ladera Ranch, CA

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Jennifer R.


Mission Viejo, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

4.4

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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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Rachael W.


Irvine, CA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 31 years old and have 18 years of childcare experience as a nanny and sitter. I have worked with children newborn to 18 years from multiple families. My experience includes special needs care. I am friendly, responsible, and reliable. I love pets, but am allergic to cats. I am happy to help with date nights and occasional...
Rachael can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Rachael is caring, attentive, intelligent, honest, creative, detail-oriented, responsible, clean, kind, gentle, and organized."

Gigi M.

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Jenny W.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time

Hi..... I have been a child care provider for 22 years as well as a senior care provider for 8 years. I have worked with children with Asperger's as well as mild autism, OCD and anxiety and I have wonderful references. Special needs to me just means extra special care and being there to help with those extra tough days.
5.0
"Jenny worked for our family for over three years. While we continue to remain close with Jenny our kids have grown to the age where they are more independent and not needing the support that Jenny provided for so long. Over the three years where Jenny was a...

Greg O.

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Tamara A.


Mission Viejo, CA

$28/hr8 yrs exp

Law Student - Occasional Sitter/Tutor

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tamara :) I'm 27 & a law student, available for date nights/weekends this summer! I have babysat for the past nine years, and have experience providing support for families with special needs kids (autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy). I have experience with all ages, including newborns as young as...
Tamara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Marina B.


Irvine, CA

$27-50/hr6 yrs exp

Part- Time Care Giver For Special Needs

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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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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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, travel, craft assistance
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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Aileen R.


Lake Forest, CA

$24/hr2 yrs exp

Today Is A Good Day For Someone To Care.

I'd describe my personality as loyal sensitive responsible I like caring for seniors because I think they need to feel that people are here for them and they are not alone. I'm looking for a job that I can help others and make their day a little easier knowing someone can help when needed I started caring for seniors...
Aileen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, transportation, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Aileen was a pleasure have as a caretaker: she is enthusiastic, creative and engaged."

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Suzanne S.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Professional Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 profiles. 1 for CHILDCARE and 1 for SPECIAL NEEDS. Please see my RECOMMENDATIONS and 5 Star Rating from my 3 PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS on Care. com on my childcare page. Ty! My son is now 27 years old and was diagnosed with Autism when he was 3 years old. He is an Aspie. He attended special day classes full time for five...
5.0
"Suzanne is an amazing extension of our family. She has taken care of my two small children (newborn and 1.5 year old to present) and is so great at managing multiple kids. She constantly keeps both kids at different stages and ages entertained and learning. On top...

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Haley H.


Dana Point, CA

$25-26/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/nanny Looking For A Full Time Job.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Haley I was born & raised in Dana Point, CA. I love the beach, art, cooking, and overall I love being a helper. I'm gentle, kind, and playful in my approach with kids. I'm open to having different responsibilities in the household including personal assistant work. My experience includes; 8+ years...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Haley was a very kind an patient nanny with our two energetic kiddos. The kids always had fun with her. She was flexible and above all caring."

Laura E.

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Rebecca K.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$10-20/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Experienced With Elderly, And Disabilities..Medical Assistant, CPR Certified And First Aid Certified, 9-10 Experience.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I 've worked with elderly in Elderly Homes, worked with Parkinson's, MS patients, RA patients, Stroke patients and Dementia patients, also children with ADHD, and transferred people many times, either from bed to bathroom or to car. I have also worked with catheters and much more, love doing caregiving and take pride in it....
3.0
"I have given the address and after giving two weeks message back and forth. She canceled at the last minute due to no patience to wait for messaging, in while she asked for address which was given before."

Shaoqing X.

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Guadalupe H.


Laguna Beach, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

I love what I do and I have a lot of patience for people. I loving giving my clients the opportunity to make their own decisions but in safe way. I like to make them feel good and encourage them. I'm very outgoing and like the outdoors .
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Carri C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Outgoing, Fun, Reliable, Dependable Sitter/nanny

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely LOVE children/kids and animals! About me: I am kind, loving, patient, empathetic, great disposition, fun, energetic and outgoing! I love the beach, walking, hiking, music, reading, boating, traveling and amusements parks! I live in Laguna Niguel. I am married, have three sons and three beautiful grandsons! I have a...
Carri can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I was looking for someone with a lot of experience as my child's first sitter. Carri is so loving, sweet, warm, and incredibly generous. She loves my baby like her own grand baby and I know he's in capable hands with her. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to...

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Joni C.


Dana Point, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Family Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience as a professionally paid nanny that includes childcare duties, light housekeeping, running errands, pet sitting and teaching art to children. My most recent jobs were with a 6-year-old boy virtual learning online. The youngest child from 3 months old to about 15 years of age including children...
Joni can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joni helped us with our 2 kids during distance learning. She had excellent references and joined our family and home seamlessly. She was organized, kind, caring, and adapted to our kids needs. She kept them engaged in learning, art, and outdoors adventures. Our...

Betsy B.

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Daniel B.


Irvine, CA

$18-50/hr2 yrs exp

Professional Dad

I used to own my own gym and loved working with my special needs clients. My best friends also used to run a special needs Lego company. I am empathetic, caring, patient, and creative
Daniel can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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Claudia G.


Lake Forest, CA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Mom, Boy Mom, Preschool Teacher Aid, Special Needs

I have 10+ years of experience. I am a mom of 2 boys, now ages 10 & 12. Currently working part-time as a teacher aide for preschool age children with special needs. I assist with supervising/assisting with preschool curriculum/activities, lunch/recess periods, potty training & diaper changing. I enjoy having fun with kiddos,...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Violeta! (: I am a babysitter/nanny located in Southern California. I have 4+ years experience working with children. I have worked with newborns, toddlers, children, as well as children and pre teens with special needs. I've worked in homes as well as in a more professional school environment. I absolutely love working...
Violeta can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Haley V.


Lake Forest, CA

$25-40/hr

Compassionate Caregiver, Petsitter, And Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Haley. I am a loving and compassionate caregiver, petsitter, and childcare provider looking to help where I am needed, and make a difference in the lives of everyone I meet. I have experience working with children, seniors, and adults with special needs. Volunteering with my city, I have over 6 years of...
Haley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I am a teacher looking for a nanny position for this summer from mid June- mid Aug or helping a family with an aging parent or grandparent or both. I live in RSM and I would love find something close to home. From Sept-mid June I am a TK/Kinder teacher at a private School. I have been teaching there for the last 2 years and...
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, transportation
Hi! My name is Scotlynn. I have been professionally babysitting/nannying for 5 years. But my experience doesn't stop there. I am oldest of 9 cousins. Therefore I have been the built-in babysitter since a very young age. That made me very maternal and creative. I am CPR certified and First-Aid trained. I have experience with...
Scotlynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ladera Ranch, CA

Jennifer R.

5.0

Very caring person. Felt like we knew her for years. We were lucky to have found this beautiful woman.

- Jennifer L.

Rachael W.

5.0

Rachel is so wonderful and I would recommend her to anyone. She absolutely goes up and beyond your expectations and left my house sparking clean after taking wonderful care of my child!

- Sierra T.

Jenny W.

5.0

Jenny worked for our family for over three years. While we continue to remain close with Jenny our kids have grown to the age where they are more independent and not needing the support that Jenny provided for so long. Over the three years where Jenny was a daily part of our family, she...

- Greg O.

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.

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.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Ladera Ranch, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.