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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Laguna Beach, CA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Laguna Beach, CA

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Tamara A.


Mission Viejo, CA

$28/hr8 yrs exp

Law Student - Occasional Sitter/Tutor

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tamara :) I'm 28 & a law student, available for date nights/weekends! 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 two weeks. I...
Tamara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Vanessa. I have extensive babysitting experience with infants, toddlers, and teens. Over the past three years, I've worked at the district attorney's office, where I learned honesty and gained skills in working with children who have special needs and trauma backgrounds. I love arts and crafts, reading, and...
I have worked for 7+ years caring for children, either as a babysitter, nanny, live-in au pair, after-school program leader, or Sunday school teacher at my church. I love to provide a safe and easy transition for kids who aren't yet sure about being away from their parents as someone who wants to enter the child development...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Alexia E.


Mission Viejo, CA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny/Babysitter!

I am a 23-year-old graduate student , working towards my Master's degree in Social Welfare. I currently work in schools as a social work intern on Mondays (7:30am-3:30pm) Wednesdays (7:30am-11:30am) and Fridays (7:30am-3:30pm). I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have some ASL knowledge. I have been working with children...
Alexia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Petra P.


Mission Viejo, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I have over 20 years of experience working with children of all ages. Also, I have experience working with children with developmental disabilities. I used to run my preschool for many years. Sadly, I had to shut it down because of the pandemic. I am currently teaching English as a second language at an Elementary School...
Hello, I have been caring for families needs for over 10yrs. I am comfortable caring for newborns to adult. I have cared for many children with medical needs and disabilities. I understand that families are looking for someone to take on job details in a family setting. I know how important family needs are. Privacy, respect,...

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have initiative and I have a lot of energy I used to teach yoga for kids. I love to cook healthy food. I have a lot of experience with special needs. And I am comfortable with animals around the house. I'd describe my personality as high-energy, empathy, awareness. I like working with kids because I am very good with...
Marcela can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello, my name is Adrienne and I am so excited to meet you! Growing up I had a very great relationship with those who would watch me, which led me to the field I work in now. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I have been primarily taking care of one family with 4 children spanning...
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Lorna V.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Tutor And BONUS Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a tutor and also available to BABYSIT for date nights/holidays/late night hours -Over 28 years tutoring/childcare experience -Working w/ variety of abilities & individual needs -Tutored over 60 students in Laguna Niguel area -Accepting students pre-K to college -Homeschool curriculum available -Workbooks provided -Latin...
Lorna can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

Areas of Expertise As a caregiver, I have a diverse set of skills that allow me to provide comprehensive care to my patients. Some of my areas of expertise include: Personal care: I am trained in assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. Medication management: I have experience in administering...
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Natalie A.


Ladera Ranch, CA

$17-18/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

My name is Natalie, I am 25 years old and I am currently going to school to get my degree in psychology. My career goal is to work with people with special needs. I am energetic, patient and loving. I have been an official caregiver for about 7 years now, but I have helped raise my younger family members since as long as I can...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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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Shawn W.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hi, my name is Shawn. I'm 32 years old and have been a caregiver for years and I have excellent references from this website. I currently work at an Elementary School and I worked at a middle school before that. I have three years of experience working with all age groups with special needs. I'm CPR certified and CPI trained....
Shawn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
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Tamara A.


Mission Viejo, CA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver With Special Needs Experience

I'm 26 years old and I live in Mission Viejo. I have babysat & tutored for the past five years, and have experience providing support for families with special needs kids (autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy). My experience caring for children includes meal prep, dog walking, diaper changing, light house cleaning,...
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Ina C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

I have been a preschool teacher before going to college. I recently worked with ABA Therapy with children on the Autism Spectrum. I have been an aide in middle school with learning disabilities. My social work experience has been with a foster care agency and outpatient psychiatric hospital. My real experience has been being a...
Ina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Hello! My name is Trishna and I am a college graduate completing my degree this past month and will now be pursuing a master's degree in speech-language pathology in the Fall. With that being said, I have experience with children of all ages and I am committed to developing a comfortable environment that allows them to flourish...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Dionilia. I have been a nanny for over 20 years and love children. I have experience taking care of newborns, children of various ages, triplets and special needs. I know how important each child is to their parents, they are my first priority and I take the best care of them. I have wonderful references and am...
Dionilia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Emily H.


Irvine, CA

$22-27/hr3 yrs exp

Hi San Diego! My name is Emily - caretaker by day, mental health worker by night. I've been in the field for 3 years with paid experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, chemical dependency, eating disorders, and complex mood disorders. I just completed my graduate education in Global Health following a double...
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Ashley A.


Irvine, CA

$22-32/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter

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

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Marslina M.


Costa Mesa, CA

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

Live-In Special Care

I cannot wait to get to know your loved one or yourself. I love to help, socialize, and make everyone feel valued and appreciated. I have 10 years experience caring after little ones and not so much senior care but I am willing to learn and will take every step of the way seriously. I have taken care of my grandmother who was...

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