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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mission Viejo, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Mission Viejo, CA
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Adriana. I currently work as a Behavioral Therapist in the evenings in Irvine. I have extensive experience working with special needed or impaired people of all ages. I have worked in the medical field for almost 10 years.
I have worked with an array of different people. I assist with self care, feeding,...
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & 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.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Adriana G.
San Clemente, CA
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Adriana and I am 34 years old I have a beautiful 9-year-old daughter and 3 years old Son
I live at Dana Point
I have 14 years of experience with taking care of children and 3 years of experience with special needs like feeding by G-tube and Traqueostomy
. I have taken care of newborns and any age, I like to take...
Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
5.0
"I have hired Adriana and let me tell you she is absolutely Amazing!!!! I have twin 6 month baby girls and she does a fantastic job caring for them and keeping them happy and content. She meets all their needs and I am so impressed with her. Our family feels so...
Darlene K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Haley!
I'm really passionate about working with children & household assisting. I've nannied on & off for over 8 years- toddlers, teenagers & every age in between.
I was born & raised in Dana Point, CA. I love the beach, art, music, cooking, and overall I love being a helper! I'm gentle, kind, nurturing &...
Haley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
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.
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:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Please contact me. I cant message you. Need a nanny.
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Care member
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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
(2)
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:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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...
Adena L.
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
"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...
Kristen R.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, 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.
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: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, errands, hospice services, respite care & 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
(6)
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carolyn was amazing! Prompt, professional and my 2 year old son immediately took to her :) "
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:
CPR
Early Education
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.
Maddie G.
Irvine, CA
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
Fun And Loving Childcare Provider With Over 8 Years Of Experience.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was born and raised in Washington State and I am new to Orange County. I have experience with all ages of kids including infants. I attended a performing arts college in Corona and through this school I have had many opportunities to travel the world working with over 5, 000 children, including places like Japan, Germany,...
Maddie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Maddie is a must hire. She goes above and beyond when it comes to caring for those she is responsible for. I have used her for both daytime and overnight care for my five children and was beyond pleased with the level of care. Not only were their physical needs...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mission Viejo, CA
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.
Marina B.
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 family member with special needs, she...
- Shannon F.
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.
Adriana G.
5.0
I have hired Adriana and let me tell you she is absolutely Amazing!!!! I have twin 6 month baby girls and she does a fantastic job caring for them and keeping them happy and content. She meets all their needs and I am so impressed with her. Our family feels so comfortable having her here. She is...
- Darlene K.
Haley H.
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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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 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.