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Find special needs caregivers in Mission Viejo, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mission Viejo, CA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Mission Viejo, CA

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Alexia E.


Mission Viejo, CA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny/Babysitter!

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Ashley H.


Mission Viejo, CA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Ashley. I am 28 years old. I have been care giving since I was 11 years old. I have 6 younger siblings, 3 nieces , and 2 nephews, so I can understand children needs and abilities. I have experience with ages newborn-14 years. I also have experience with special needs children. I am great with kids. I always have fun...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
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Soleil C.


Mission Viejo, CA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Soleil, 24. I am currently taking a gap year (or two) prior to medical school. I currently cocktail serve, whilst working on building a business. I have several years of experience in child care from a young age from babysitting for family friends to being a horseback instructor to ages 2-12yrs and 6 years of...
Soleil can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Theresa F.


Mission Viejo, CA

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

Dependable Babysitter Full Of Experience And Fun!

I am a 21-year-old college student who loves games, outdoors, and children. I have 6 siblings and was raised by two loving active parents. For years I have enjoyed helping with cleaning, transportation, cooking meals, and watching over and entertaining my younger siblings so that my parents could go out on date nights and run...
Theresa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Wendy D.


Mission Viejo, CA

$14-30/hr10 yrs exp

Private Caregiver

I'd describe my personality as caring, honest and dependable I like caring for seniors because it's extremely rewarding. I enjoy sharing my experience, knowledge and love with seniors and their families to help them navigate the difficult aging process. I'm looking for a job that allows me to devote my passion and skills to...
Wendy can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Samantha T.


Mission Viejo, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny (Mon + Wed, After 4pm)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Samantha, and I'm 27 years old! I've been passionate about childcare from a young age, starting with daycare work in my teens and volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters during high school. After graduating, I worked for two years at the YMCA's after-school program, where I organized activities, led lessons, and...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Laura K.


Irvine, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny For Hire

5.0

(4)

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Laura is really great at childcare. We've had her care for our grandchildren and we've watched her handle both good behavior and challenging behavior. She is competent, gentle and caring as well as bright and innovative in getting them active in productive...

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

CNA

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

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My Kids LOVE Rachael, and so do I! She is so kind, gentle, and loving with each of them, and they all have so much fun playing and adventuring with her. She always asking them good questions and helping them grow! Rachael is also excellent with following directions...

Lauren C.

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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:

CPR

First Aid

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Lela was great with my newborn three week baby and 22 month old. Lela is patient and speaks to the kids in a soft comforting tone. She is very adaptable to what you want and will follow your instruction. You can tell she is a genuinely good person with a passion...

Andreina 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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Ciara F.


Irvine, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate And Caring Nanny And Doula

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have held 3 long-term nanny jobs, most recently was a live-in of almost 5 years, with 2 children. Before the most recent family, I was with a family of 4 children for 4. 5 years. I still have a fantastic relationship with all families I have worked for, whom I always refer you to for references. I have a BS in Child...
Ciara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I conversed with Ciara about a job for my son - I had sought her out specifically because she fit the profile I was looking for when looking for a nanny. She wasn't a match for us due to our timings not lining up, but she was pleasant, professional, kind and bent...

Alyssa L.

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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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I recently adopted a rescue dog, William, and had to travel out of town for a weekend. It had only been 6 weeks since the adoption and I was not comfortable leaving William alone. I'm an overbearing dog dad to a fault, and worry about my furry family members when I...

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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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & 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...

Alyse 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, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & 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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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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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, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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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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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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:

CPR

Trustline Certified

First Aid

5.0
"Laura is the most wonderful nanny to our 15 month year old. She has been with us for the last 10 months and couldn't have asked for a better person to help take care of our daughter. She is patient, kind and extremely thoughtful. My husband and I both work from...

Lauren H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mission Viejo, CA

Laura K.

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

Aileen R.

5.0

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

- Care member

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.

Lela M.

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 his feeding schedule as she quickly...

- Kobea B.

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.

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Ratings for Mission Viejo, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Mission Viejo, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.