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Find special needs caregivers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Teresa E.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$15-25/hr

Part Time Help Available .........

5.0

(1)

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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!!!
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Therese F.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Helper

Hi, My name is Therese and I have been a resident and homeowner of Rancho Santa Margarita for the past 24 years. I am a loving, patient single mother 3 amazing children, ages 16, 19, and 22. I was a stay-at-home mom for 16 years. I loved this role of nurturing and caring for my children on a daily basis. My two older children...
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Rivka S.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Care Companion, Special needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rivka and I am very interested in this job opportunity. I have a lifetime experience caring for children, growing up with three younger siblings I helped raise. I also have experience working in a preschool, a day camp, an after school program, and as a nanny as well, and am coming up on my third year as a...
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Judith J.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Trustworthy, And Reliable

I'm a positive and energetic single mother of twins. My son is typical, and my daughter has Down syndrome. I love kids. I love teaching moments, and I truly believe it starts at home. Recently, I've been busy raising my kiddos; however, now that they are older, I am looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing what...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Priscilla! I am currently a Junior in college studying biology and pre-vet medicine. I do have experience working with infant, youth, teens, and adults with special needs. All of my high school I was a involved in all things Special Olympics and had the opportunity to represent SoCal as a youth leader and helped...
I have worked with special needs children for 15+ years.
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Linda B.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Retired RN with extensive experience with special needs children (Down Syndrome) and Elder care (Post-stroke, post-surgery, dementia, companion care) available for part-time work.
I have worked for several years as a professional care giver ranging from preschool through young adult. I have vast experience working with children as well as special needs in an individual and group setting, as well as a wide variety of after school programming.
Rivka can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I have worked with children for over 25 years. I have worked with special needs children in the school setting for over 15 years and I am currently a school-based Speech Language Pathologist. I am available any time from January 1st to 12th, as I am on winter break at my job. I am a mom of two boys. Three words that I can best...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Stephanie B.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Kind Hearted And Reliable To Care For Your Kiddos!

I'd describe my personality as motivated, kind hearted, and patient. I like working with kids because creating a relationship with kids and see them grow and learn as we play or whatever it is, being able to see kids express themselves is really fulfilling. I'm looking for a job that is flexible with my education, and a job...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Leah P.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher

Hi I am a teacher looking for a nanny position for this summer from June 24th-August 2nd I would love find something close to home. Qualifications: From September-mid June I am a TK/Kindergarten teacher at a private Christian School. I have been teaching there for the last 2 years and before that I was a Program Director for a...
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Violeta! (: I am a babysitter/nanny located in Southern California. I have 4+ years experience working with children. I have worked with newborns, toddlers, children, as well as children and pre teens with special needs. I've worked in homes as well as in a more professional school environment. I absolutely love working...
Violeta can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

My name is Emma, and I'm 25 years old. I grew up in a very large family, and being the oldest of 14 grand children has given me plenty of experience taking care of little ones, in every shape and form. I am currently a Para Educator for a local high school, where I directly work with students who have mild to moderate special...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Linda B.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$18-25/hr10 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: Personal care, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
I am a teacher looking for a nanny position for this summer from mid June- mid Aug or helping a family with an aging parent or grandparent or both. I live in RSM and I would love find something close to home. From Sept-mid June I am a TK/Kinder teacher at a private School. I have been teaching there for the last 2 years and...
Leah can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & 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...

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Marina B.


Irvine, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter Available Weekends And Some Weekdays

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, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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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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Carri C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$15-30/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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
" Carri has watched our frenchie for several overnight trips and took excellent care of her while we were gone. I prefer having her in the care of someone individually than be boarded. Carri watches your pet in her home, gives one on one attention, lots of...

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Carri C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Patient Out Going Caretaker

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.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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

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.

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.

Carri C.

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 am a way from them. Carri was...

- Care member

Carri C.

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 has a heart to serve!

- Kristen R.

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