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Special needs caregivers in Silverado, CA

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Lela M.


Irvine, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Smiles 'n Cuddles

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Care. com families! My name is Lela. I have 25+ years experience working with children ages 0-18 years of age. I have worked in a school setting as well as in private homes. I started as a lifeguard and swim instructor in high school. I then worked as a teacher with special needs children for 7 years. While working in the...
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I strongly recommend Lela and we certainly look forward to having her here again. The first day on the job Lela and my 4 month old son immediately took to each other. As first-time parents, she was so helpful, and the first thing she helped us improve upon was...

Kobea B.

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Nicole L.


Orange, CA

$28-50/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I bring over a decade of experience as a dedicated nanny, mothers helper and home manager. My background includes caring for children of all ages including special needs (ABA trained) and fostering environments where they can thrive. My approach is characterized by patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for child...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was on time and everything worked out great. "

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Jennifer R.


Mission Viejo, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

4.4

(5)

Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am one of the happiest people you will ever meet. :) I love helping people. I am a Christian and I love God! I have 2 grown children that are doing exceptionally well and I am very proud of. I am a non smoker and do not drink. Certified in adult, children, infant CPR current with First Aid too! I...
5.0
"Very caring person. Felt like we knew her for years. We were lucky to have found this beautiful woman. "

Jennifer L.

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Marina B.


Irvine, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter Available Weekends And Some Weekdays

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: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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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Tina H.


Corona, CA

$26-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate & Experienced Caregiver | 40+ Years of Trusted Child & Home Care With over four decades of experience, I specialize in providing exceptional care for families with demanding and unpredictable schedules-especially doctors, nurses, first responders, and professionals working long or overnight shifts. I have...
Tina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tina is great! She did a night nanny shift for us and gave us the comfort to leave our baby in good hands while we finally got a much needed night of sleep. Will definitely hire Tina again !"

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Stacy V.


Corona, CA

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with mobility, , wheelchair, management. As for my educational background, I have my BA in Liberal Studies and my multiple subject credential. I am currently taking classes to complete a nursing certification. Currently have CPR/BLS certification. I also have two older children (19, 16) of my own so...
5.0
"Stacy has been helping us with our 17 year old disabled daughter for over 2 years. She is an amazing caretaker and we trust her completely. She is very flexible and accommodating."

Thuy P.

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Monique C.


Irvine, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

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: Live-in home care, hospice services, respite care, errands, 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.

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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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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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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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Doreen G.


Corona, CA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 3 children, ages 17, 20, & 21. I am currently caring for a 24-year-old with Cerebral Palsy. I am responsible to feed her with a G-tube, change her diaper, get her ready for bed, brush her teeth and sometime put her to bed. This young lady has the mental capacity of a 12-month-old and is just beautiful.
5.0
"My husband and I hired Doreen to care for our daughter with cerebral palsy and cognitive delays. Doreen is very professional, patient and kind. She has provided exceptional care for our daughter including g-tube feedings and incontinence care. We highly recommend...

Lawanda H.

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Daniel B.


Irvine, CA

$18-50/hr2 yrs exp

Professional Dad

I used to own my own gym and loved working with my special needs clients. My best friends also used to run a special needs Lego company. I am empathetic, caring, patient, and creative
Daniel can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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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: Light cleaning, hospice services, personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
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Felix A.


Irvine, CA

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Senior care

I am a caring and reliable caregiver with 3 years of experience providing personalized care to seniors and individuals with special needs
Felix can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Hannah L.


Lake Forest, CA

$22/hr1 yrs exp

Christian, Experience With Newborns/special Need

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Wendy D.


Mission Viejo, CA

$14-30/hr10 yrs exp

Private Caregiver

I'd describe my personality as caring, honest and dependable I like caring for seniors because it's extremely rewarding. I enjoy sharing my experience, knowledge and love with seniors and their families to help them navigate the difficult aging process. I'm looking for a job that allows me to devote my passion and skills to...
Wendy can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Elizabeth H.


Corona, CA

$16-21/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My experience is caring for ALL ages including special needs children through adulthood. I have worked with a local police department on a mental health team, an EMT on an ambulance working alongside the fire department, and a swim instructor. I am currently in school to become a registered nurse. Driving emergency...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation, dementia
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Kara M.


Corona, CA

$25-30/hr16 yrs exp

Your Kiddos Best Friend

I'd describe my personality as adventurous, joyful, loyal I like working with kids because I love being a mom and I love having fun with kiddos I'm looking for a job that has flexible hours and competitive pay I started working with kids when I was 14 but became a mom at 22, a special needs mom at 26, my oldest is 16, my...
Kara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Isabel U.


Corona, CA

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Isabel, I'm 25 years old and am currently working towards earning my degree in Occupational Therapy. I'm currently working in ABA as a behavior interventionist, with children with autism and other special needs. I have been doing this job for the last 3 years. I grew up with a younger sibling with special needs,...
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Nayeli A.


Irvine, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Educated Sitter/Nanny/Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a preschool teacher for 15 years children 0-6-year-olds. Also have worked with special needs children 4 months- 17-year-olds. I have also been a caregiver for about 20 years working with adults/ elderly with all kind of diagnosis. My passion is helping others.
Nayeli can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Silverado, CA

Lela M.

5.0

I strongly recommend Lela and we certainly look forward to having her here again. The first day on the job Lela and my 4 month old son immediately took to each other. As first-time parents, she was so helpful, and the first thing she helped us improve upon was his feeding schedule as she quickly...

- Kobea B.

Nicole L.

5.0

She was on time and everything worked out great.

- Care member

Jennifer R.

5.0

Very caring person. Felt like we knew her for years. We were lucky to have found this beautiful woman.

- Jennifer L.

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.

Tina H.

5.0

Tina is great! She did a night nanny shift for us and gave us the comfort to leave our baby in good hands while we finally got a much needed night of sleep. Will definitely hire Tina again !

- Care member

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