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Heather D.


Capistrano Beach, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Former Elementary School Teacher

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I am a former elementary school teacher (27 years of classroom teaching) looking for a part time position. I have extensive experience and am very comfortable working with children of all ages and abilities.
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Dana B.


San Clemente, CA

$25-41/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and loving person with over 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages, as well as seniors . I am happy to help with cooking, cleaning, laundry, transportation, and any special needs.
5.0
"Dana helped our family during a very difficult time when my father needed special care after experiencing a fall. He was resistant at first, but she made him feel at ease & was so patient with him. We are so...

Reviewed by Cathy G.

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Jenny W.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time

5.0

(1)

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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...

Reviewed by Greg O.

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Stacy E.


San Clemente, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Early Childhood - 8th Grade Teacher

5.0

(2)

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I have a wide range of experience with children of all ages. I was a teacher of multiple grades including children with special needs, as well as a private teacher for an autistic child. I am certified to teach early childhood through 8th grade. I was a nanny for a multiple families and a babysitter throughout adolescence. I've...
5.0
"Stacy is a very dedicated, talented, educated woman. She is also a perfectionist and makes sure everything she does is done correctly and punctually. She has a degree in elementary education and a special eye...

Reviewed by Amy M.

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Christina W.


Ladera Ranch, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Active, Fun And Trustworthy Nanny:)

4.4

(7)

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Hi I'm Christina and I'm a professional nanny looking for reliable, trustworthy, active and fun families. I'm open to "as needed" care along with date nights, part time, overnights, short and long term care. I'm looking to build lasting relationships with families that want to grow together. A bit about me, I'm patient,...
5.0
"Christina is an amazing babysitter! She is responsible, caring and so incredible with kids. Both of my kids LOVE her!"

Reviewed by Annemarie K.

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Teri C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$27-35/hr10 yrs exp

Empty Nest Mom Who Will Love Your Kids Like Her Own!

5.0

(1)

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I am an energetic, reliable mother of 4 and have 40+ years of experience of caring for infants through adults. Throughout HS and College, I worked as a water safety instructor at camps for special needs youth and adults as well as volunteering as a counselor for MDA summer camps. I enjoy children of all ages, and love doing age...
5.0
"Wow! I can't believe our luck. We found a gem in Teri. It was the first time we'd left our 3.5 month old with a sitter and the minute Terri arrived I felt totally at ease. She cared from my little guy like he...

Reviewed by Naomi D.

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Reihan T.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Sitter Who Is Healer

5.0

(1)

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I know a lot about health & special needs . Because I have studied Homeopathy for 6 years . But I won't prescribe any Homeopathic medicine , Just the knowledge helps me to perception a lot. Also I have 8 certification in Pranic Healing (kind of Natural Energy Therapy) ; This helps me just when parents has tend to use Natural...
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Rebecca K.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$10-20/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Experienced With Elderly, And Disabilities..Medical Assistant, CPR Certified And First Aid Certified, 9-10 Experience.

3.5

(4)

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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."

Reviewed by Shaoqing X.

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Setaurestar V.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Prior Experience And Skills

5.0

(1)

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- Preschool teacher - Substitute Pre- K Teacher - Infant Teacher - Toddler Teacher - Live in nanny - regular nanny - full time and part time babysitting - worked with over 4 different sets of twins - identical twin experience - Reliable Transportation & Clean Driving Record - Clear Background live scan - 3x vaccinated against...
5.0
"Star was very nice. She babysat our kids for a few hours and did a great job."

Reviewed by Jesse C.

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Carri C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Patient Out Going Caretaker

4.6

(10)

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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
"I recently had surgery and was unable to move around by myself very easily. I needed someone to run some basic errands for me as well as help me around that house. Thankfully, I found Carri. She helped me with...

Reviewed by Karen K.

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Laura L.


Ladera Ranch, CA

$24-26/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For Children

5.0

(12)

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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. I love to read to kids, spark their creativity and get...
5.0
"Laura helped with our sons, and they loved her. She was always personable while maintaining professional boundaries. I would recommend her a thousand times."

Reviewed by DeAnna C.

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Rocio F.


Ladera Ranch, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I've had 20 years of experience of being a nanny / babysitter. My recent job I taking care 2 boys and 1 girl. My other recent job I take care 2. Boys 1 has special need. He has an autism. . I am fun and outgoing person! I enjoy working with kids and being part of their school activities. I also have a daughter who's 26years old,...
5.0
"Not only is she my mom, but is an awesome person to take care of kids! She has 15 years experience working with kids and has helped parents with date nights, prepping meals, homework/projects, and...

Reviewed by Scarlett G.

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Joni C.


Dana Point, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Family Assistant

5.0

(1)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Betsy B.

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My name is Tatiana! I moved here from chicago, where I worked for chicago public schools as a pre school blended class teachers assistant. I have experience with special needs children as well. I also coached middle school basketball and played through college. Love children, and think of myself as a big kid!
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Pamela M.


Dana Point, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Glam Nanny

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Hi, I am very able to help with meal preparations, taking out trash, and light household cleaning. I am a companion and helping is my pleasure. Helping with errands and making life a more pleasant experience. I can prepare food as long as special needs are known.
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Scotlynn S.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$35/hr7 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Scotlynn. I have been professionally babysitting/nannying for 5 years. But my experience doesn't stop there. I am oldest of 9 cousins. Therefore I have been the built-in babysitter since a very young age. That made me very maternal and creative. I am CPR certified and First-Aid trained. I have experience with...
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Ruby A.


San Juan Capistrano, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

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Clean Driving Record Driver's License/ own car Creativity with arts & crafts Learn Spanish Help become Independent CPR Certified Experience with all ages Very Active Guaranteed fun time with your children Experience with Special Needs
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Trysten W.


San Clemente, CA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

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Hello, I have worked as a caretaker for over 5 years and am very passionate about helping people! My last caretaking job was for an elderly man of the age of 82. I have since moved to a full time nannying position but would love to move back into elderly care as this is where my passion lies! As a caretaker I have experience in...
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Michelle E.


San Juan Capistrano, CA

$16-40/hr10 yrs exp

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant, Mother W/ Child ASD & CMT

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I am a mother of a child w/ ASD, a pediatric occupational therapist assistant who works in early intervention, children with special needs & a certified massage therapist with 26 years of experience. I provide massage training to parents of children with autism. I am QSTI therapist. Qigong, infant massage &OT will be part of my...
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Ashley D.


Dana Point, CA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

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Hello! I'm a California native! Growing up I had a very special relationship with a babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving and thoughtful influence as a nanny. My child care experience ranges from helping special needs kids, newborns all the way to young adults. I find such joy being a positive mentor in a...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Capistrano Beach, CA

Dana B.

5.0

Dana helped our family during a very difficult time when my father needed special care after experiencing a fall. He was resistant at first, but she made him feel at ease & was so patient with him. We are so grateful to her & highly recommend her services!

- Cathy G.

Jenny W.

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 daily part of our family, she...

- Greg O.

Stacy E.

5.0

Stacy is a very dedicated, talented, educated woman. She is also a perfectionist and makes sure everything she does is done correctly and punctually. She has a degree in elementary education and a special eye for home interior design. She is a multi talented person who will aim to please any...

- Amy M.

Christina W.

5.0

I hired Christina to care for my children for a few days when our normal provider was out. She did such a great job with my kiddos! They absolutely loved her. She is very dependable and attentive. I would definitely hire her again!

- Marissa T.

Teri C.

5.0

Wow! I can't believe our luck. We found a gem in Teri. It was the first time we'd left our 3.5 month old with a sitter and the minute Terri arrived I felt totally at ease. She cared from my little guy like he was her own and followed all suggestions and schedules. We would definitely hire Teri...

- Naomi D.

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