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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Laguna Niguel, CA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Laguna Niguel, CA

Anja Schneeberg M.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

My name is Anja

Hello everyone, My name is Anja and I was a registered nurse in Germany before I moved to the US. I worked in Home Health Care for years and worked mainly with elderly patients with all kind of health issues. I also have experience with children with special needs in particular Down Syndrome and went through years of therapeutic...

Francis M.


Laguna Hills, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

7 years dedicated caregiver experienced in working with disabled patient, committed in improving overall patient wellbeing and health through personal care and energetic engagement, skilled in assisting patient with daily living, areas of expertise are: light housekeeping, meal preparation, mobility assistant, Dr.'s appointment...
5.0
"Francis was very helpful to find me caregivers for my husband! I couldn't be happier!"

Diana S.

Aileen R.


Lake Forest, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Aileen

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Looking for part time Monday-Friday. I currently work with children and have years of experience at a school with children with special needs. I'm very loyal, patient, and kind. I have experience with health and fitness so I'm very active.
Aileen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"5 STARS +++ Aileen is a very rare special soul! She is exceptionally skilled in all levels. She shows she cares in so many ways and is extremely thoughtful and loving! She is: Trustworthy, Efficient, loyal, dependable, honest, hard working, & multitasking is her...

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Laura L.


Ladera Ranch, CA

$24-26/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For Children

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a Mom of two wonderful children, ages 22 and 20. Over the years I have been a Nanny for many different families. I have worked as a Swim Instructor teaching children with Autism and Special Needs to swim. I have volunteered at the Shea Center for therapeutic riding and at my children's preschool and elementary school when...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Laura is the most wonderful person. My daughter loves Laura and she is able to create such a lovely bond with the kids. Laura has been with us for 8 months and I wish she could be our forever nanny! She is patient, kind and empathetic. She always follows the...

Care member

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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

CPR

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.

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: Transportation, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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

Care member

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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Jennifer R.


Mission Viejo, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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.

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.

Charlotte B.


Mission Viejo, CA

$24-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Or Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 younger cousins that I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, and continued to babysit for many other families before I started college. My youngest cousin was 2 years old when I first started babysitting so I am very comfortable working with young children. I am CPR certified with first aid training. I have my...
Charlotte can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Charlotte is absolutely incredible! Not only is she kind and gentle, but she is assertive and takes direction well and follows through. I trusted her making the boys dinner, doing the whole bedtime routine and she kept me informed of what they ate and how much...

Care member

Danielle M.


Laguna Beach, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a true passion in caring for children with helping them learn and grow. I've worked with children for over 10 years through nannying, swim instructing, and yoga teaching. I'm a very active, fun, and outgoing person which compliments well in working with children. I have experience with all ages from newborns to teenagers,...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Danielle is extremely caring and has the keen ability to make kids feel comfortable and at ease. Particularly with our 4 year old the love was instant. As if they had known each other for years. She is also willing to help with anything you may need in the house to...

Vartan S.

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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
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! "

Care member

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!!!

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 .

Jorgie C.


Lake Forest, CA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Some of my experience comes from nannying and babysitting for many families in the Los Angeles area. 2018 to 2024 I nannied for five different families. My rolls entailed pick up's and drop off's from school, transportation to karate lessons, therapy, dr. appointments, gymnastics, tutoring, the zoo, museums, the beach, play...
Jorgie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"In the nine months we have spent with Jorgie, she has truly become a part of our family. I don’t think I could ever possibly say enough wonderful things about her, but here is my best attempt…. As a first time mom, I was EXTREMELY anxious about returning to work...

Care member

Kaitlin F.


San Clemente, CA

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Your Second Hand

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Dedicated and compassionate nanny with over 12 years of experience in providing exceptional childcare. Adept at implementing Montessori methods to foster independent learning and development. Extensive experience in caring for multiples and children with special needs. Proven track record of creating nurturing and structured...
Kaitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Kaitlin was a dream! She helped me with my 22 month and 9 year old while I had to work all day! She was so good with my kids! They absolutely loved her! I was at ease and peace when I was away that my kids were safe and happy! She has a sweet demeanor and a...

Anna J.

Rocio F.


Ladera Ranch, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I've had 20 years of experience of being a nanny / babysitter. My recent job I taking care 2 boys and 1 girl. My other recent job I take care 2. Boys 1 has special need. He has an autism. . I am fun and outgoing person! I enjoy working with kids and being part of their school activities. I also have a daughter who's 26years old,...
5.0
"Not only is she my mom, but is an awesome person to take care of kids! She has 15 years experience working with kids and has helped parents with date nights, prepping meals, homework/projects, and transportation. She speaks 3 languages, English and Spanish and...

Scarlett G.

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
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.

Carolyn M.


Newport Coast, CA

$30-51/hr10 yrs exp

Newport Mama/Grandmother

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mother of 2 adult children and one teenager, as well as a new grandmother. I love caring for both children and adults and they usually take to me quickly. As a retired interior designer/stager/home organizer I also am well versed in caring for a home. My daughter has moderate visual and neurological impairments so I'm able...
Carolyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Great at organization and making spaces more manageable! Would love to work with her again"

Care member

Colleen P.


Ladera Ranch, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

I have primarily worked in education, particularly with children with special needs. I have also done hospice care and am CPR trained. My family has long even involved with Operation Help a Hero through Camp Pendleton and also Habitat for Humanity.
Colleen can also help with: Visiting physician, respite care, home modification, dementia, hospice services, personal care & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Laguna Niguel, CA

Francis M.

5.0

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

- Diana S.

Aileen R.

5.0

5 STARS +++ Aileen is a very rare special soul! She is exceptionally skilled in all levels. She shows she cares in so many ways and is extremely thoughtful and loving! She is: Trustworthy, Efficient, loyal, dependable, honest, hard working, & multitasking is her specialty. Honestly I don’t think...

- Care member

Laura L.

5.0

Laura provided a lovely environment for our 8 month old baby full of singing and play. We appreciate her calm energy and caring demeanor.

- Katie Q.

Joni C.

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 children adored her and were mostly...

- Betsy B.

Aileen R.

5.0

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

- Care member

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

Average Rating4.2 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Laguna Niguel, CA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 69 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.