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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mission Viejo, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Mission Viejo, CA
Guadalupe H.
Laguna Beach, CA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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 .
5.0
(15)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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!!!
Jenna D.
Irvine, CA
$30-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Jenna and I just moved to California from Phoenix! I have been working with kids since I was 15 and have been a nanny for the past 5 years and have loved it! I have experience working with kids of all ages and with special needs. I really enjoy teaching kids new things and watching them learn and grow! I am the...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jenna is simply an incredible, loving, reliable, and caring babysitter. She has been taking care of our girls for over 5 years (from their newborn days to now). Our girls LOVE Jenna more than anything in this world ❤️ They truly count the minutes until Jenna walks...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Logan but I prefer to go by Loge, like Logan minus the "an". I am 26 years young and currently study Geography and Geospatial Sciences at Oregon State University. While I finish up the remainder of my degree online I work full-time as a nanny and personal trainer. I have been a nanny since 2020 working with multiple...
Logan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Logan as a nanny to my youngest daughter. Logan was great and the best decision I made for nanny care. Unfortunately due to wage increases, I had to let Logan go. Although she doesn't nanny for me full time, she occasionally babysits. She is trustworthy and...
Former Member A.
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 hired Carri for a reception party at our home as a party caretaker. She cooked and set up food, kept drinks filled, cleared empty plates and cups, washed dirty dishes and was very professional, personable and friendly with my guests. She was a big help and gave...
Kanela W.
Monique C.
Irvine, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there
My name's Monique. I am a very patient, compassionate individual who loves helping others in life. I have a strong background of experience in the nursing field from working with quadrepelegics, special needs, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, to private in home nursing as well as excellent references as...
Monique can also help with: Respite care, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, dementia & more
5.0
"She was lovely, could not always work Saturday's however her mother could cover. Very personable, had met someone else who was a good fit, would of hired Monique. Never met only talked on the phone"
Gayle F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 11 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great at organization and making spaces more manageable! Would love to work with her again"
Care member
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.
3.0
(2)
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:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(4)
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.
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
Linda B.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired Nurse Available For Part-time Elder And Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Linda and I am a retired RN who is available to help with your part-time care needs. I have extensive experience with both special needs children (Down syndrome) and elder care, including dementia, post-stroke and post-surgical support. I'm happy to help with everything from medication management to companion...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care, dementia, hospice services & more
CPR certified, Experienced caregiver, special needs
Have transportation
Live in Laguna Woods
Love pets
Friendly, compassionate, dependable, resourceful & respectful
Elsa can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, companionship, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
I have previous experience with newborn-1yr old babies. Also I have experience in pet sitting and house keeping. Additionally I have experience with special needs children. I am a full time college student so my availability is strictly in the evenings following Aug. 16th
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Beth G.
Dana Point, CA
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
In the pas I was a preschool teacher, raised two children, one special needs the other gifted. As a experienced parent with kids on both sides of the spectrum, you learn a lot. I've always loved children, and now I have the time to help others with theirs.
Beth can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
My name is Madison and almost 19 years old! I just graduated from Mater Dei High School and will be attending SMU in the fall. During my high school years I was apart of ASB, the Varsity Dance Team, a mentor for a special needs girl at MD, a competitive horse back rider, apart of National Charity League, and was chosen as...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mission Viejo, CA
Laura L.
5.0
Please contact me. I cant message you. Need a nanny.
- Care member
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.
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.
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
Jenna D.
5.0
5 stars all the way. From communicating her past work experience , to troubleshooting scenarios that may take place with my son who has ASD, to keeping me updated whilst away with photos and updates .... Jenna was able to provide me with peace of mind on my first outing for over a year. Thanks and I...
- Adena L.
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Ratings for Mission Viejo, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Mission Viejo, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.