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Find special needs caregivers in Newport Coast, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Newport Coast, CA

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Newport Coast, CA

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Carolyn M.


Newport Coast, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mama Bear

5.0

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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.

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Carolyn M.


Newport Coast, CA

$30-51/hr10 yrs exp

Newport Mama/Grandmother

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

Special Needs Care

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

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Gabriella P.


Newport Coast, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun And Outgoing Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Gabriella. I have over nine years of experience nannying, working at children's camps, with special needs, and as a teacher's assistant. I have experience with all ages but have primarily worked with children ranging from infants to 8 years old. I would love to help a family and be a positive role model. I am kind,...
Gabriella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Madison S.


Newport Coast, CA

$17-21/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator!

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Monique C.


Irvine, CA

$25-30/hr10 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, hospice services, personal care, dementia, errands, live-in home 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.

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Ashley A.


Irvine, CA

$22-32/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter

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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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.

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

Special Needs Care

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...

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Stephanie S.


Tustin, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

I am extremely passionate about caring for individuals with special needs; I believe that every person has something to offer and it is of the utmost importance to focus on their strengths. I have grown up with a brother who has autism; we have always been very close, so I understand the difficulties special needs families face....
5.0
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Stephanie for over a decade now, and have always been enamored with her inviting and attentive personality. She has matured from a hard working college student to a responsible and well qualified registered nurse in that time, and...

Jessica S.

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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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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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Jumai B.


Tustin, CA

$22/hr4 yrs exp

Caring For Your Loved Ones

I am here to help your loved one feel comfortable. To make their daily life more enjoyable. My clients are not just clients; they are my friends, and I enjoy seeing them happy.
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Sarah S.


Costa Mesa, CA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable. Caring. Trustworthy. Fun.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Sarah and I'm a German native! I moved to California two years ago to teach German and Spanish at a German school/Christian School. It has always been on my heart to move temporarily to another country - so here I am! I pursued a teaching degree in Germany due to my love of working with children/teenagers 5. 5 years...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Sarah was great with our 5 year old. Our son has never had a babysitter, so was nervous, but he cannot wait to have her come back!"

Heidi P.

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Andrea M.


Costa Mesa, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving, patient, energetic, outgoing, hardworking, and responsible person. I have been blessed enough to take care of children for nine years and have enjoyed every second of it. I currently work as a behavioral interventionist and classroom aide for the Tustin School District. I work with both special and general...
5.0
"Andrea was incredibly helpful, positive, and supportive. She supported me with my huge dog by walking him, cleaning up after him, feeding him, and we even had to do an urgent care visit for a nasty ear infection. Again, the whole time, she was incredibly calm...

Carolina J.

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Rebecca K.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$17-20/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Experienced With Elderly, And Disabilities..Medical Assistant, CPR Certified And First Aid Certified, 9-10 Experience.

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.

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Laura is exceptional! Creative, fun, smart, organized, always putting the needs of the kids and parents first. Truly, a nanny extraordinaire! "

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Veronica B.


Tustin, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Sweet, Responsible Part Time Care Giver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Veronica, I am 28 years old and I currently work for the Santa Ana Unified School District in the Adult Transition Program as a paraprofessional for students who are severely disabled. The class where I work is called medically fragile, there I get to work with young adults between the ages of 17-23. I have gained so...
5.0
"Veronica was a perfect fit for special needs . 1 on 1 aid at. school district giver her a great ability to have hands on with all the g-tube,trachea,pure food, feeding and liquids,diaper changes , lifts... sorry i am short handing but if you have a...

Dale N.

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Samantha H.


Huntington Beach, CA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Playmate

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

My name is Sami, and I am a 4. 0 college student at Las Positas College. I am currently on my way to becoming an engineering and theatre major! I have been babysitting from age 11, through my family and a client down the street! I have 2 younger brothers, that I've always taken care of, and on top of that I have babysat for...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Sammi is an incredible babysitter for my 3 kids. Thoughtful, great communication, caring and went above and beyond for my family. She is an absolute joy to work with and my children adored her."

Lauren C.

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Sharon M.


Costa Mesa, CA

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Independence Facilitator/ Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in the Special needs school system from preschool to High School for 14 years. I am experienced with Autism Spectrum and all kinds of disabilities. I have worked with all types of behaviors in all environments. I am experienced with G tube feeding and all physical needs. I currently work at Tesoro High School. We...
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Natalia O.


Santa Ana, CA

$26/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Natalia! I have extensive experience working with children of all ages and am passionate about creating a positive, engaging environment. I hold a BA in Psychology, am CPR certified, and have my own car for convenience. Additionally, as an RBT, I've had the privilege of working with children with special...
Natalia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Natalia watched my daughter for about a year in 2022. She was professional, respectful, and most importantly my daughter loved her. My daughter is partially verbal, but Natalia was able to communicate with her using ASL and other ways! I would recommend her for...

Yolanda G.

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Newport Coast, CA

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.

Carolyn M.

5.0

Carolyn was the best sitter for our 6 month old baby. She is so kind and friendly. She immediately got down on the floor and played with our son. He loved her! We will definitely contact her again!

- Hallie S.

Monique C.

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.

Ashley A.

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 to come in work for an extra day...

- Mallory R.

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

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Ratings for Newport Coast, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Newport Coast, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.