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Find special needs caregivers in Yorba Linda, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Yorba Linda, CA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Yorba Linda, CA

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Lorri M.


Anaheim, CA

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

4.3

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm an energetic 61 yo semi-retired Respiratory Therapist of 40 years looking to babysit/nanny your little ones! I worked for 3 years babysitting for several OC families 2008-2012, from newborn to teenage, including special needs. Responsible for transportation, homework help, meal prep, overnights, meds, manners, and LAUGHTER!...
Lorri can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Lori. She is a blessing to our family! I originally hired Lori as a night nanny. It turns out my new baby was a great sleeper, so we used her as a nighttime helper/babysitter instead. She was very go with the flow and genuinely...

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Serafina M.


Anaheim, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Reliable, Trustworthy Caregiver

My name is Serafina, I am a Highly-dependable professional caregiver with good values, compassionate heart and over 10 years extensive for both adults and children with special needs. I have had experience with ages from 3 months to elderly with Down syndrome, Autism, Adhd, cancer, Alzheimer and more. I am well knowledgeable...
Serafina can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, home modification
5.0
"Sera helped me during my surgery recovery. She was extremely helpful, patient and caring"

Becky M.

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Holli B.


Orange, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Holli. I have worked in Special Education for over 20years with th Riverside Unified School District as a Para Professional. I currently work for Project TEAM which serves the special need/young adult population as an Occupational Trainer for over 8 years. I work one on one as well as train groups of students...
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Nadia H.


Anaheim, CA

$19-23/hr9 yrs exp

Paraprofessional

I have 10+ years of experience and am currently still working in the field of special education and love it. I am very comfortable and capable when it comes to working with special needs personnel. I love taking care seniors:)
5.0
"Nadia is very caring and does her duties very professionally. "

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Kylie B.


Placentia, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Kylie! I'm 22 years old and have a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology and minored in American Sign Language and Deaf culture. I am currently getting my master's degree in speech-language pathology. Majoring in speech pathology has given me the opportunity to take multiple child care and development classes. I...
Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kylie is awesome. She is very punctual and dependable. Anytime she needed days off she always asked at least 2 days in advance. I never had to worry about if she would show up or not. And she had a good sense of humor about our joint endeavors to cook. 5/5 would...

Tamara C.

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Nancy K.


Rowland Heights, CA

$19-25/hr2 yrs exp

I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver for individuals with special needs and can provide a safe and supporting environment. I am also responsible, positive, and hard-working, so I can give you essential and in-home support as well as emotional and physical assistance.
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Marianela G.


Brea, CA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Professional For Over Eight Years

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for a sleep apnea infant to toddler. I have also worked with a 4-year-old who didn't walk talk and was fed with a G tube. I would change her diapers and was a 48 hour weekend nanny.
5.0
"Marianela was a wonderful sitter for my two boys. She has a very kind way about her. We will definitely contact her again for future jobs."

Victoria P.

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Holli B.


Orange, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Responsible Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Holli. I am a proud single mother of one young adult daughter. I am highly compassionate, protective, nurturing and young at heart! I love children and have worked with them all my life in various settings. I have taken care of children in a school setting for over 22 years and in home care for over 25 years. I...
Holli can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had the pleasure of interviewing Holly. She arrived on time and she was more than qualified to care for our children. She had an extensive history in child and elderly care, had a great personality, and was very competent and bubbly. Our current babysitter...

Maria M.

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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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I am thrilled to write this review for our Nicole, who has been an indispensable part of our family for over three years. With three kids ages 1, 4, and 8, her ability to handle their diverse needs and keep them engaged was nothing short of amazing. Her creativity...

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Kimberly E.


Orange, CA

$24-41/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Support Is Here!

Updated - I recently worked as a nanny close to 2 years with a family with 2 kids on the spectrum *Background & DMV Clearance through current and past company as well as school districts . I am also *CPR Certified I have experience (work wise & personal ) on several levels of pediatric special needs; from cancer patients,...
5.0
"Kimberly is the most amazing and trustworthy person I had ever meet! She is so professional and considerate, she really care about the best for kids."

Cynthia S.

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Melisa D.


Anaheim, CA

$20-40/hr7 yrs exp

I love children !!! Everyone tells me I'm a kids magnet. I am currently working with adults with special needs and I love it. I am currently applying at schools to work with children with special needs. I love caring for people especially kids.
Melisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sonnia A.


Rowland Heights, CA

$18-20/hr

Mature And Experienced Caregiver

My name is Sonnia. I have 4 grown children that are attending University. I have 15 years of paid experience working for East Whittier City and Rowland Unified School District as an Instructional Assistant. I have worked with Special Needs children and adults since 2005. They have had different types of disabilities from...
Sonnia can also help with: Respite care, personal care
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Vanessa R.


Brea, CA

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Cpr&first Aid Certified

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with children 3 months-11 years old. I also have experience with special needs children. I am a senior in college studying early childhood development and plan to become a special education preschool teacher.
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Kimberly E.


Orange, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver , Tutor And Special Needs

I have extensive experience in caregiving/nanny , (infant to teen) , special needs and tutoring . including children diagnosed ASD and other diagnoses ( Autism Spectrum Disorder).
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Maribel A.


Orange, CA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Positive And Upbeat Person

I have worked with special needs, the elderly, and pets. I have over 20yrs of experience. I absolutely love helping people. They are someone's parents, sister/brother, aunt/uncle, etc., they matter to someone so they matter to me. I'd describe my personality as happy, giving, and positive. I like caring for seniors/special...
Maribel can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care
Skills:

CPR

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Dyelle D.


Santa Ana, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Reliable Babysitter

Hello, I'm 40 years old. I specialize in preventing child death from drowning. I feel comfortable working with children of various ages, I have experience with children with T21 (down syndrome) and I am also the mother of a baby with T21. I am open to caring for autistic children or other special needs. I am a calm, loving and...
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Allison H.


Orange, CA

$22-30/hr1 yrs exp

I am a part-time art professor at CSUF seeking a small caregiving job, to provide both a supplementary income and something to fill my heart. I am passionate about caregiving. I have about 5 years of professional experience with different demographics: childcare, elderly care, and special needs care. I would love to help out...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Isabel G.


Anaheim, CA

$25-41/hr3 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Hardworking

Hello! I'm 23 years old and have been sitting kids for 4 years. I have plenty of experience and I vary between being a nanny and one-time sitting. I use to work as a Behavioral Therapist and am certified working with kids that have special needs. I have a ton of patience and believe that treating kids kindly will teach them...
Isabel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Megan G.


Fullerton, CA

$17/hr3 yrs exp

A Bit About Me!

I currently work in the Entertainment Department at Disneyland Resort. I used to be a nanny for a special needs child who was 2 years old as well as a babysitter for a 1-year-old. I have been able to successfully teach special needs children who are nonverbal, sign language and counting, as well as the alphabet. I also have...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Yessica C.


Anaheim, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Educator Seeking Flexible Opportunities

I am an experienced educator with three years of working with children, including those with special needs. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies in Education and am currently pursuing teaching credentials in both Special Education and General Education. I am employed within a school district, gaining practical...
Yessica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Yorba Linda, CA

Lorri M.

5.0

I cannot say enough good things about Lori. She is a blessing to our family! I originally hired Lori as a night nanny. It turns out my new baby was a great sleeper, so we used her as a nighttime helper/babysitter instead. She was very go with the flow and genuinely was there to help our family in...

- Care member

Serafina M.

5.0

Serafina has been our occasional caregiver for our mother for sometime now. She is very caring, patient and loves to help around the house. We have been very fortunate to have found her and highly recommended her to anyone.

- Lisa R.

Nadia H.

5.0

Nadia is very caring and does her duties very professionally.

- Care member

Kylie B.

5.0

Kylie is a wonderful caregiver to our baby. She is super friendly and warm. She even taught our baby sign language. Our daughter lights up when Kylie comes over. So thankful we found her.

- Tammy M.

Marianela G.

5.0

Marianela was a wonderful sitter for my two boys. She has a very kind way about her. We will definitely contact her again for future jobs.

- Victoria P.

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