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Special needs caregivers in San Juan Capistrano, CA

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Blaise D.


San Juan Capistrano, CA

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring & Dedicated Special Needs Nanny

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Ever since my sister was diagnosed with down syndrome when I was six my parents taught me my foundation of advocation and education about special needs. Since then I've worked for the government in Hawaii as a Personal Assitant to children/young adults in high school with autism and Down syndrome. I have also had to advocate and...
Hello! My name is Ruiz, and I am a dedicated caregiver with 6 years of experience and a degree in Psychology. My educational background has provided me with a deep understanding of behavioral health and developmental needs, which I incorporate into my caregiving practices. Over the years, I have had the privilege of supporting...

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a fun, loving nanny who has experience in children of ALL age levels. I'm First Aid, AED and CPR certified. I am vaccinated and boosted via Moderna. I currently work Monday to Wednesday for a family with two girls ages 2. 5 and 1. 5 years old. Previously, I was a nanny for a newborn and personal assistant for a busy...
Robin can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Aileen R.


Lake Forest, CA

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Aileen

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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & 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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Kaitlin F.


San Clemente, CA

$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Your Second Hand

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Dedicated and compassionate nanny with over 12 years of experience in providing exceptional childcare. Adept at implementing Montessori methods to foster independent learning and development. Extensive experience in caring for multiples and children with special needs. Proven track record of creating nurturing and structured...
Kaitlin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kaitlin looked after our 3 year old for the day on a recent visit to Ojai. She took great care of him, and went the extra mile on a few things that day. She kept him active and happy, and even brushed his very tangled hair! He really enjoyed his time with her. I...

Erin G.

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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.

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Kylee B.


Mission Viejo, CA

$21-24/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hello! I'm an experienced caregiver with 9 years of hands-on experience providing compassionate, reliable, and personalized care. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, which allows me to better understand and meet the emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs of those I care for. Throughout my career, I have worked with...
Kylee can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kylee is kind, sweet, nurturing, maternal and compassionate. My kids love her! I have a special needs 7 year old who requires a lot of care she also comes with medical issues but Kylee is so great with her and my daughters love her. My toddler and Kylee are best...

Irene M.

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Laura L.


San Clemente, CA

$24-26/hr • 10 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:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

First Aid

5.0
"Please contact me. I cant message you. Need a nanny. "

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Teresa E.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$15-25/hr

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

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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Francis M.


Laguna Hills, CA

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Caregiver

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.

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Joni C.


Dana Point, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Tamara A.


Mission Viejo, CA

$28/hr • 8 yrs exp

Law Student - Occasional Sitter/Tutor

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tamara :) I'm 28 & a law student, available for date nights/weekends! I have babysat for the past nine years, and have experience providing support for families with special needs kids (autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy). I have experience with all ages, including newborns as young as two weeks. I...
Tamara can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kylee B.


Mission Viejo, CA

$21-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist/BCAT/Instructional Aide

Hello! I'm an experienced caregiver with 9 years of hands-on experience providing compassionate, reliable, and personalized care. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, which allows me to better understand and meet the emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs of those I care for. Throughout my career, I have worked with...
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Adriana G.


San Clemente, CA

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

CPR

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.

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Carri C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30/hr • 10 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
"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.

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Jenny W.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$20-25/hr • 10 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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Aileen R.


Lake Forest, CA

$24/hr • 2 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: Errands, companionship, meal prep, transportation, dementia, 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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Carri C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I was looking for someone with a lot of experience as my child's first sitter. Carri is so loving, sweet, warm, and incredibly generous. She loves my baby like her own grand baby and I know he's in capable hands with her. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to...

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Ina C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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Haley H.


Dana Point, CA

$28-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/nanny Looking For A Full Time Job.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Haley! I'm really passionate about working with children. 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 & playful in my approach...
Haley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Juan Capistrano, 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

Kaitlin F.

5.0

Kaitlin looked after our 3 year old for the day on a recent visit to Ojai. She took great care of him, and went the extra mile on a few things that day. She kept him active and happy, and even brushed his very tangled hair! He really enjoyed his time with her. I will definitely reach our to her...

- Erin G.

Rebecca K.

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.

Kylee B.

5.0

Kylee is kind, sweet, nurturing, maternal and compassionate. My kids love her! I have a special needs 7 year old who requires a lot of care she also comes with medical issues but Kylee is so great with her and my daughters love her. My toddler and Kylee are best friends. She's helped out in so...

- Irene M.

Laura L.

5.0

Please contact me. I cant message you. Need a nanny.

- Care member

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