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Andrea M.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a loving, patient, energetic, outgoing, hardworking, and responsible person. I have been blessed enough to take care of children for nine years and have enjoyed every second of it. I currently work as a behavioral interventionist and classroom aide for the Tustin School District. I work with both special and general...

Carolina J. says "Andrea was incredibly helpful, positive, and supportive. She supported me with my huge dog by walking him, cleaning up after him, feeding him, and...

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Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
For over a decade, I've dedicated myself to creating enriching experiences for children and providing peace of mind for their families. My motivation stems from a genuine desire to positively impact young lives and offer reliable support to parents. I bring a patient and friendly approach to my work. I'm comfortable caring for...

Bijan Z. says "Caitlin is an absolutely amazing nanny!! For the past year, she has been our full-time nanny for our daughter, who was 3 months old when she started. She...

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Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
I've catered to kids &adults for 20yrs during day &night 6-72hr shifts. I set up nurseries, meal prep, do postpartum confinement care, newborn care, &am accustomed to signing NDAs. I've nannied newborns, multiples,&children with special needs, ASD, wheelchair use, anxiety, g-tube, cystic fibrosis, schizophrenia, epilepsy,...

Care Member says "Andrea was excellent and super helpful. I hired her for a few hours every morning for two weeks and a few overnights. She supported me with walking and...

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Costa Mesa, CA

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello families! I have 14 years of full-time nanny experience plus 6 years of babysitting. I also helped raise a bonus daughter from 3 weeks old to age 4, giving me strong newborn and infant-care experience. Growing up as one of six children, three with special needs, taught me patience, empathy, and how to support kids with...

Karen G. says "We had a great interview with Lindsay. She was prompt, professional and kind. Our family needs changed otherwise we would have hired her."

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Special Needs

Costa Mesa, CA

from
$10/hr
I don't really have any paid experience, but love to help people, whenever I get a chance.
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Caregiver For Special Needs

Costa Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Have experience on working with people who have autism and cerebral palsy! I help them with school work, daily tasks, changing diapers, and being a best friend for them. I'm a very compassionate worker who has a drive for working for people of disability.
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Future Counselor Seeking Special Needs Care Job

Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
My name is Cynthia. I became driven to work with children with disabilities because my cousin has an intellectual disability. I grew up loving and treating him as my cousin but saw how unjust the treatment could be from others outside our family. I have now worked with children with disabilities for the past 10 years in a...
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Independence Facilitator/ Special Needs

Costa Mesa, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have worked in the Special needs school system from preschool to High School for 14 years. I am experienced with Autism Spectrum and all kinds of disabilities. I have worked with all types of behaviors in all environments. I am experienced with G tube feeding and all physical needs. I currently work at Tesoro High School. We...
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Registered Nurse Looking To Fill Up Some Free Time

Costa Mesa, CA

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$26/hr
3 years experience
Hello, My name is Emily! I have been a pediatric intensive care nurse for 3 years now. I work three 12 hour shifts a week. Leaving me with a lot of time off. I have always worked with children from 9th grade when I started babysitting, to now working with critically ill children. I'm looking for a side job that is a change of...
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Caregiver And Babysitter

Costa Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Jane. I am 23 years old, I have specialties in caring for adults and children with special needs. I've grown up with a sister with severe special needs and am very comfortable and happy to help those in need. I can give showers, assist with going to the bathroom, do housekeeping work, and cooking.
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Loving , Responsible And Energetic Caregiver

Costa Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
Hello! My name is Ann M but everyone calls me Ann. I am 19 years old. I am currently enrolled at Orange Coast College working towards my business degree, I am also a fashion major. I have experience babysitting two families within the past year but moved to Costa Mesa for school. The first family I babysat was a 1-year-old and...
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Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
With over 15 years of experience in babysitting and nannying I enjoy working with kids of all ages. I recently have been working with special needs children and have grown to enjoy it and I feel a special calling towards it. I am happy to work with whatever your family is working on.
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Ft Or Pt Caregiver Available

Costa Mesa, CA

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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have taken care of special needs kids before, I`m 46 I have a car, and a cell phone, and I'm very dependable, I`m open to working ft or pt no Sundays or holidays, I love what I do because I'm passionate with my profession, the last individual I took care of a couple of years ago was a teenager with brain damage, and an adult,...
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Stay At Home Mom

Costa Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hello, I was a stay at home Mom for more than 10 years. I used to be a Certified Nursing Assistant in a Nursing facility and also worked one on one at the clients home. I had to quit working and raised my kids. My children are now grown ups and looking forward to work again. I loved working with the elderly, they're the sweetest...
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Costa Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I've worked with the Respite program to provide care for my cousin who has autism. I've worked as a school counselor with students who have disabilities.
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Costa Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Experienced with infant through youth care. Experience with driving students to activities. I have a clean driving record. Also have experience with the overnight care
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Lover Of People

Costa Mesa, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I am patient, empathetic, fun-loving, and understanding. I have experience caring for a wide range of people with unique needs and I treat everyone with kindness, compassion, and respect.
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Costa Mesa, CA

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$23/hr
2 years experience
2 years taking care of special needs kids: Helped developed and monitored family schedule. Assisted children in handwashing, showering and eating to develop health and personal habit. Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to report concerns to parents. Transported children to school,...
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Retired Physical Education, Teacher

Costa Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been working for the saddleback unified school district for over 25 years. I was teaching physical education and working with a special needs. I'm a very patient person understanding and love children of all ages. I love being outdoors I love reading I love arts and crafts and I'm an animal lover. I think I would be a...
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Costa Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
Hi my name is Myra and I have 15 years experience as a caregiver. I am certified in CPR and first aid. I am currently taking classes to learn about caring for people with Autism.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.26/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Costa Mesa, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Andrea M.

Andrea was incredibly helpful, positive, and supportive. She supported me with my huge dog by walking him, cleaning up after him,...

- Carolina J.

Caitlin A.

Caitlin is an absolutely amazing nanny!! For the past year, she has been our full-time nanny for our daughter, who was 3 months old when she...

- Bijan Z.

Andrea M.

Andrea was excellent and super helpful. I hired her for a few hours every morning for two weeks and a few overnights. She supported me with...

- Care member

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