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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Laguna Niguel, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Laguna Niguel, CA
5.0
(1)
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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.
4.6
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Carri & I love caring for children, the elderly & animals. I was a job developer for special needs high school students. I worked with a client who has a traumatic brain injury. I was a one on one aide for a client with SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy). I currently work for a family who's daughter has Down Syndrome....
5.0
"We were impressed how quickly Carrie built rapport with our son. She instinctively knew what to say and do. We'll call her again!"
Scott T.
Rebecca K.
Laguna Niguel, CA
$17-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver, Experienced With Elderly, And Disabilities..Medical Assistant, CPR Certified And First Aid Certified, 9-10 Experience.
3.5
(4)
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.
Ina C.
Laguna Niguel, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver For Children With Special Needs
5.0
(2)
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, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ina was wonderful with our 2 year old boy and 4-month old girl. She was right on time/a little early, thoughtful, considerate, and anticipated what needed to be done before we had to ask. (E.g., our baby started crying right after our toddler started, and while I...
Karen C.
4.8
(52)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
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...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an energetic, reliable mother of 4 and have 40+ years of experience of caring for infants through adults. Throughout HS and College, I worked as a water safety instructor at camps for special needs youth and adults as well as volunteering as a counselor for MDA summer camps. I enjoy children of all ages, and love doing age...
Teri can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Teri has cared for our two toddler boys over the last two years. She has great energy and is always keeping them entertained. They are always happy to see her. Teri is very dependable, has always showed up as scheduled on time. She is capable of maintaining any...
Care member
I have worked with special needs kids all through high school and really enjoyed working with them. I am currently looking into colleges that train in special education so that I may one day become a special needs teacher.
I have always had a heart for those with developmental, delays or disabilities. I grew up with my sibling having speech issues, bad ADHD, and tantrums that helped lead me to my love of helping individuals with delays. I have experience working at summer camps that have helped individuals with autism or special needs & this one...
Lara F.
Laguna Niguel, CA
$10-15/hr
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love people and the outdoors. I am lucky to have multiple skill sets to help families with night care, running a home, cooking , cleaning and errands. Have a nice with downs and another with autism. For people who have not had the pleasure of these wonderful individuals, are truly missing out!
Celeste B.
Laguna Niguel, CA
$15-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Celeste! I am a certified ABA therapist. I have been working for my company for about a year working with kids all over the spectrum. I am safety care trained and have experience nannying a child on the spectrum as well.
I have 10 years of tutoring and classroom experience. I have internship as well as work experience at various K-12 schools. I currently work part time for a local educational therapy company as a tutor and learning specialist. My focus is students who have learning differences. I currently work with students who have ADHD,...
Trishna P.
Laguna Niguel, CA
$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
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...
Throughout High School, I worked in the Best Buddies program. This program was for my fellow students with disabilities. I received so much joy from this program that I decided in College that my passion is to become a Special Education Teacher. I believe children with Special Needs have so much to give to the world and I love...
Lesley D P.
Laguna Niguel, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
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,...
Soudabe M.
Laguna Niguel, CA
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Soudabeh , I speak Farci and English and very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an...
I have some experience with autism, I'm very responsible, detailing and kind person, helping people make me happy and proud.
I have worked with Laguna Beach Unified for 16 years. I have spent time with elementary children both on the Autism spectrum , delayed learning and with multi behavioral issues. I have spent 10 years in the middle school assisting the class with any learning issues or behaviors. I tutored in the homework club for 4 days a week...
I recently worked with children on the Autism Spectrum providing in-home Behavioral Interventions, ABA Therapy, Pecs, Verbal Behavior, and motivating changed behavior by using reinforcers. I have 10 years experience working in he mental health field. I have social work experience working with Regional Center clients in Foster...
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:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Laguna Niguel, CA
Suzanne S.
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 of all the fun activities she comes...
- Care member
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.
Carri C.
5.0
Carrie is honest, dependable, trustworthy and full of positive energy! I hired Carrie to care for my 2 cats, take care of my house, mail, plants etc when I was away for 3 weeks. I will hire Carrie again and will recommend her to family and friends. She definitely has a heart to serve!
- Kristen R.
Rebecca K.
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.
Ina C.
5.0
Ina was wonderful with our 2 year old boy and 4-month old girl. She was right on time/a little early, thoughtful, considerate, and anticipated what needed to be done before we had to ask. (E.g., our baby started crying right after our toddler started, and while I was trying to comfort our toddler...
- Karen C.
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Ratings for Laguna Niguel, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Laguna Niguel, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 75 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.