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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Laguna Hills, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Laguna Hills, CA

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Francis M.


Laguna Hills, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with extensive experience supporting children with special needs. Skilled in providing personalized care, assisting with daily activities, and implementing therapeutic strategies tailored to each child's unique requirements. Proficient in fostering positive behaviors, ensuring safety, and...
5.0
"Francis was very helpful to find me caregivers for my husband! I couldn't be happier!"

Diana S.

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Nathan S.


Laguna Hills, CA

$18-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Mentor/Youth Coach Is Available To Work With Kids With Special Needs

Hi, my name is Nate but they call me Coach. I am a 44-year-old coach and mentor who are ready to coach and mentor kids with special needs and disabilities. I want every child or teen I work with to be a better version of themselves. I have over 13 years of experience working with youths. I've worked with families on Care. com...
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Karl Bryan G.


Laguna Hills, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate US Veteran Caregiver

US Navy Veteran. +/- 10 years in experience combine as a Health Care Worker. Caregiver/Dialysis/Lab Technician. Experience with Alzheimers Parkinsons ALS Dialysis Patient Can Cook Decently. Good Driver. Compassion. I take care of your love one as my own.
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Kathy M.


Laguna Hills, CA

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Profesional Caregiver

Hello my name is Kathy I am a patient caring person and love to help others, I have 16years of experience working with special needs in a institute and private. will love to have the opportunity to meet in person for an interview and share some of my experience. Thank you Kathy
As a dedicated RN and CNA, I bring a wealth of experience and compassion to my role as a caregiver for individuals with special developmental and medical needs. My journey in healthcare is deeply personal; having cared for family members, I understand the unique challenges that arise in these situations. This personal...
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Karla A.


Laguna Hills, CA

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time

Fun, lovely, and energetic person. I enjoy working with all age children. I have worked with kids with muscular dystrophy. Help care for kids like this 24/7 for one week at MDA camp for the past three years. I also have worked with kids with autism for the past 2 years as an ABA therapist. I have helped and serve at a preschool...
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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Miriam C.


Laguna Hills, CA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Super Nanny

I've had the pleasure of working with families with super humans in their daily life, kids under different ways of living which I admire because we're lucky to be with so many beautiful souls that only see good. I've had the experience to work with kids on the spectrum autism, Down syndrome & ADHD. I will say it's been so nice...
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Maria Arlina S.


Laguna Hills, CA

$19-27/hr10 yrs exp

CNA/CHHA

Experienced in Healthcare industry for more than 20 years. A patient advocate, reliable , responsible, respectful, hardworking, innovative, skilled team worker.
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Madhavi A.


Laguna Hills, CA

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Hello!

I freshly graduated from High School, I will be going to community college to major in child development in hopes to become a teacher for special needs children. I have experience babysitting children from 6 months old- 8 years old. In my free time I enjoy photography, reading, journaling, exploring, and baking. I believe...
Madhavi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Karl Bryan G.


Laguna Hills, CA

$27/hr1 yrs exp

All In One

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a US Navy Vet. Work as a caregiver prior to service that includes eldery, special needs child and adults with CVA. I have 10+ years of medical experience. I used to work for kaiser in irvine. I am a single Dad with an 8yr old boy and 2 nieces that are 5-6yrs old. I've baby sit with them when their parents are away w/c...
Karl Bryan can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Claudia O.


Laguna Hills, CA

$30-40/hr8 yrs exp

EXPERIENCED SPECIAL NEEDS LIFE AND JOB COACH/ MENTOR.

Hello my name is Claudia! I have over 8 years experience working with coaching and mentoring special needs individuals. I am currently coaching and mentoring three special and very individually talented young adults with individual specific needs. I am pleased to say that one of my clients that I was job coaching as well...
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Marina B.


Irvine, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter Available Weekends And Some Weekdays

3.0

(2)

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: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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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Carolyn M.


Newport Coast, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mama Bear

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My middle daughter has visual and neurological deficits and my youngest has Asperger's, giving me 28 years of experience with children with special needs.
5.0
"Carolyn helps me care for my adult son, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2019. She is one of the most compassionate, caring and nicest people I have ever met. She listens intently, asks pertinent questions, and insists on doing tasks herself so she learns...

Richard B.

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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

Lisa J.

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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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

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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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Trustline Certified

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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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Laguna Hills, CA

Francis M.

5.0

Francis was very helpful to find me caregivers for my husband! I couldn't be happier!

- Diana S.

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.

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.

Carolyn M.

5.0

Carolyn helps me care for my adult son, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2019. She is one of the most compassionate, caring and nicest people I have ever met. She listens intently, asks pertinent questions, and insists on doing tasks herself so she learns quickly. She will take on any...

- Richard B.

Emily H.

5.0

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

- Megan Z.

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