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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Santa Ana, CA

The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Santa Ana, CA

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Kimberly H.


Santa Ana, CA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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Worked at Hylond Home for developmentally disabled children. I have experience with grooming/hygiene, feeding tube/spoon, exercise therapy, transfers, medications. Loved this job! Very rewarding to help those truly in need as well as the families.
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Irene C.


Santa Ana, CA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! I am currently a college student who works as a Behavioral Technician during the week. I am looking for side jobs for the weekends (Friday-Sunday) in hopes to gain experience, meet new people, and make ends meet. I will accommodate to your needs , I know both Spanish and American Sign Language. My personality is one that...
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David G.


Santa Ana, CA

$18-23/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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Multiple years of experience working with student aged children ranging from elementary to high school across various roles. References available.
5.0
"David is amazing with my 6 year old son. He takes him on fun outings and finds creative ways to help my son with his social skills--my son loves him."

Reviewed by Dana A.

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Kimberly H.


Santa Ana, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Home Away From Home - Full-Time Child Care

5.0

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HOME AWAY FROM HOME Hi! I am a stay-at-home mom who has been providing loving child care from my home for 25 years! I provide nurturing, safe and reliable care for infants and toddlers in a small group environment (max3) I have many local references and I have experience with newborns, special needs, twins, digestive...
5.0
"I found Kimmie after my baby wouldn't sleep at a different day care. Day one with Kimmie he slept! What a godsend. She is dedicated to really spending time with the kids, doing activities with them every day,...

Reviewed by David A.

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Grace A.


Santa Ana, CA

$17-22/hr

Experienced CPR Certified Babysitter!

5.0

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Hi my name is Grace! I've worked with children ages 4-10 as a behavior technician, I am CPR certified and have work with children with special needs as well. I have a little one at home as well. I am organized and positive, I would love to get to know your little ones!
5.0
"Grace is very responsible to our newborn baby. She is self-driven and very familiar with infant duties. Also she is actively doing light housekeeping. We definitely will hire Grace again."

Reviewed by Yun S.

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Mariye G.


Santa Ana, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

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5.0

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Hi, I'm Rose! A little about me, I have been babysitting for eight years and have worked with a large age range (1-month-old-13 years old). I am certified by the American Red Cross in several fields such as Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED, and Anaphylaxis/Epinephrine Auto-Injector. Additionally I have three years of...
5.0
"Mariye/Rose did the great job as a nanny for our family. My 4 years old son loved her. She is on time, very communicative and reliable. We will definitely hire her again and recommend her to other families. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Elizabeth P.


Santa Ana, CA

$20-22/hr7 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

5.0

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I have 7 years of experience. I can also work with special needs children since I have experience as a behavior technician. Currently a Early Childhood major at Vanguard University!
5.0
"Elizabeth is punctual and reliable. She is so sweet. Our baby fell in love with her right away. She's warm and friendly. Highly recommend her!"

Reviewed by Karla J.

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Johana M.


Santa Ana, CA

$23/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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I will be available starting January 2025, for in home care due to having my first baby in September. The care would be provided in my home , we can discuss days, times, full time or part time is welcome. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns you might have. I'm able to be flexible with any type of schedule or...
5.0
"Johana is a true gem. She is reliable, trustworthy, hard working and good natured. She helps our son grow socially and developmentally. She is genuinely passionate about being the best nanny for our son. Our...

Reviewed by Jessica H.

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Kristen G.


Santa Ana, CA

$26-30/hr10 yrs exp

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I have over 10 years of experience nannying multiple children, caring for special needs, and animal care. My background is in musical theater so I love being creative with kids and developing their inner artist. I am very active so I enjoy taking kids to the park and enjoying the outdoors. I have a reliable car so I can...
5.0
"Kristen was amazing managing 4 kids and a dog all at once. She kept them engaged with no screens. She also cleaned up before leaving and had the kids help with cleanup! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Alma S.


Santa Ana, CA

$20-40/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

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Hi, my name is Alma, I have two years of experience working with children in the spectrum. I am currently working with a preschool and elementary kids at Garden Grove school district. The children in the classroom are moderate to severe. My main duties in the classroom is to deal with behavior. I have also done ABA at home one...
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Sandra R.


Santa Ana, CA

$35-50/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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Hi! My name is Sandy I have my Associates degree from Fullerton College. I am offering all special needs and childcare services. I have 6+ years of childcare experience. Ages: infant-10 years old. Including experience with children with disabilities who have required all day care, such as suctioning from the trachea, ROMS,...
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Jill L.


Santa Ana, CA

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Jill and I am a mother to three (adult) children ages 20-30. I have been working with the special needs community since I was a teenager and then became a credentialed science teacher. After adopting my third child, we recognized she had some challenges and later discovered she had Autism. After raising my...
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Emily L.


Santa Ana, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Provider

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Hi there! I'm Emily and I am a 26-year-old female with plenty of experience in working with those with special needs. I worked as a teacher and caregiver in a day program setting, and I currently work as a paraprofessional in a mod/severe special education classroom. I have my BA in Early Childhood Education, and am currently in...
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Megan G.


Santa Ana, CA

$10-25/hr2 yrs exp

Patient, Caring Special Needs Nanny With Experience.

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I have 8 years of special needs care experience, my youngest brother has mild autism and growing up I helped my mom a lot with taking care of him and my younger sisters. On top of that, I also used to provide care for a family who had a child with downs syndrome. I'm in nursing school with hopes of becoming a pediatric nurse....
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Teresa A.


Santa Ana, CA

$25-36/hr3 yrs exp

Paraeducator Special Education

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I have worked for the last 3 years for the different school districts of Capistrano Irvine and currently in Irvine, with different age groups in either small groups of 5 up to 25 kids or 1:1 . I have experience with meeting goals for each student in the different categories and keeping data for each behavior or goal and address...

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I do not have any experience with special needs but I am willing to learn and help out in any way possible. I am extremely patient and loving. :)
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Priscilla P.


Santa Ana, CA

$17-22/hr4 yrs exp

Respite And Elderly Caregiver

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Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 5 years of experience caring for children, from infants to elderly. With me, your children and parents will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so...
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Elena A.


Santa Ana, CA

$16-21/hr

Instructional Assistant SH Medically Fragile

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I am A very positive, patient and loving care giver, with 20 yrs experience working with kids all ages in Santa Ana Unified, 15 years in Special Education assisting students with medical needs. Please give me the opportunity to do something I really love, helping families with medically fragile kids.
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Anthony A.


Santa Ana, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello my name is Anthony and among other things I majored in Social Work. I had lots of Psychology, Child Development and was hired as a Behavioral Intervention Specialist.
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Rita C.


Santa Ana, CA

$21-31/hr6 yrs exp

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I have been working witch children on the spectrum and other related disorders for over 5 years now. I can manage behaviors and provide a caring and fun atmosphere.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Santa Ana, CA

David G.

5.0

David is amazing with my 6 year old son. He takes him on fun outings and finds creative ways to help my son with his social skills--my son loves him.

- Dana A.

Kimberly H.

5.0

I found Kimmie after my baby wouldn't sleep at a different day care. Day one with Kimmie he slept! What a godsend. She is dedicated to really spending time with the kids, doing activities with them every day, and teaching them early childhood skills. She is very friendly and personable, thoughtful...

- David A.

Grace A.

5.0

Grace is very responsible to our newborn baby. She is self-driven and very familiar with infant duties. Also she is actively doing light housekeeping. We definitely will hire Grace again.

- Yun S.

Mariye G.

5.0

Rose is the best caretaker for our infant! She is highly professional, responsible, knowledgeable, caring, and has a very warm presence. She is calm and patient with our little one! 10 out of 10, would recommend!

- Sarah T.

Elizabeth P.

5.0

Elizabeth is punctual and reliable. She is so sweet. Our baby fell in love with her right away. She's warm and friendly. Highly recommend her!

- Karla J.

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Ratings for Santa Ana, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.1 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Santa Ana, CA are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.