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Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
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I'm a dedicated caregiver with experience supporting children with severe special needs and autism. I assist with daily routines, including meal prep, personal care, and helping with showers and bathroom needs. My patient, understanding approach ensures a structured, nurturing environment where children feel safe and their...
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
+ 1 more
I have worked in many caregiving environments such as in home caregiving, nannying, and one on one special needs assistance and would love to find more ways that I can help. I have experience with administering medications, seizure protocol, cooking, hygiene, and community events. I am studying to become an occupational...
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have 4 plus years working with the elderly and special needs people from all ages. I've worked with patients with dementia, strokes, heart problems, cancer, etc.
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- $30/hr
Light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
meal prep
errands
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Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 4 years of experience supporting children with special needs, including individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Down syndrome. Skilled in providing both mild and full hands-on assistance with daily living tasks such as feeding, diapering, and mobility support. Experienced in...
Light cleaning
Hi! I'm Madison - a compassionate, patient, and reliable caregiver who loves working with children, special needs kids and young adults, and pets. I gained hands-on experience with special needs students at Edison High School, supporting teens and young adults with different needs and learning how to communicate calmly, safely,...
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- $23/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Jessica, I had been a caretaker for many years privately as well as professionally, I have worked with autistic clients both children and adults, clients with cerebral palsy, elderly with dementia, and most mental disorders. I have a SUDRC and have worked in dual diagnosis treatment facilities for many years...
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- $20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
I have experience with children of all kinds, I cared for a girl with rhetts syndrome for a year. My tasks included feeding, cooking for, driving, reading to, and talking to her. I also have experience working with kindergartners and first graders. I worked with them for 2 years. I read with them, painted with them, practiced...
Gabriela S. says "We came to Care.com to explore our nanny options and found Lauren through them. We appreciated how professional, punctual and helpful she was. We also...
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Brooke! I have 7+ years of childcare experience, including working with special needs children in a middle school setting. I'm CPR & First Aid certified and a longtime swim instructor. I'm dependable, patient, and love creating fun, safe, and engaging activities that help kids learn and grow.
I look forward to helping...
Sophia H. says "I hired Brooke as a nanny for my 2 kids (10 y/o girl, 6 y/o boy) for 5 months to help out with distance learning and childcare while my husband and I...
Hi There! I can help with Everything you need. My specialty is theater and dance but as a psychology major student, since I gave my heart to serving in healing sector, I got involved with teaching general education to kids with learning disabilities as well. I developed a believe that true way of teaching anything to anyone...
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- $25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a friendly, outgoing person with 2 years experience in disability support work. I have many years experience with kids aged 2-18 in sports and after school programs. I have experience working with at risk teens, mental health issues, autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and behavioral issues. I worked in a disability group...
Kristy S. says "Brittney is amazing and we are so thankful to have her in our lives. Her fun loving personality brings joy to my non verbal autistic son and that is...
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- $35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I worked with student with special needs for 10 years in Palm Springs. The age group was from 3yrs-22 yrs old.
Kathleen N. says "My special need daughter improves significantly with Naty's help. "
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,...
Cynthia S. says "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."
First off I have a huge compassionate heart with a longing to serve those around me. I'm a genuine, thoughtful caretaker whose desire is to bring a smile to those I work with. I have had experience with caring for ADD, ADHD, Down syndrome, MS, Asthma, Autism, Developmental delays, Diabetes, dyslexia, as well as many different...
HEALTHY EATING MADE Simple For The Family! With FOODS That Still Taste YummY : )
Newport Beach, CA
5.0(0)
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- $30/hr
10 years experience
Hi!
I am a certified Life Coach w/background in Healthy Eating/ nutrition. I help Families get their health back on track with simple healthy FOOD choices :)
As part of my caregiving help this can GREATLY improve-- behavior, energy, physical/ emotional health, learning & more!
Some ways I can help:
1) SHOPPING: going...
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- $35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Shannon, nice to meet you :)
I have tons of experience. I've been a live in Nanny, Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny, Babysitter & I'm a single mom with a teen. I know what kids are like & what they need, I actually listen to them. I love kids & I'll treat your babies like they are my own. I don't mind sick kids or...
Care Member says "Shannon is wonderful! She was our regular, go-to babysitter for our little toddler for nearly a year, until we had to relocate. Our LO loved her and...
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- $35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My middle daughter has visual and neurological deficits and my youngest has Asperger's, giving me 28 years of experience with children with special needs.
Richard B. says "Carolyn helps me care for my adult son, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2019. She is one of the most compassionate, caring and nicest people I...
I have worked with children with special needs including Autism, learning and processing disorders, muscular dystrophy, icell (a very rare terminal illness), and g-tubes. I am more than comfortable learning new procedures and schedules in order to accommodate medical needs and personal preference. I have a total of 8 years of...
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- $17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
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...
Care Member says "Kimmi has been such a bright spot in the chaos that is raising kids. She was and will forever be a part of our family. We can’t thank her enough for...
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- $25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Veronica, I am 28 years old and I currently work for the Santa Ana Unified School District in the Adult Transition Program as a paraprofessional for students who are severely disabled. The class where I work is called medically fragile, there I get to work with young adults between the ages of 17-23. I have gained so...
Dale N. says "Veronica was a perfect fit for special needs . 1 on 1 aid at. school district giver her a great ability to have hands on with all the...
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there,
I am an Organic Food & Somatic Healing Life Coach
-Special Needs focused
(SDP, RC Vendor-Certified!).
My Goal is to help make your life easier, healthier, and happier! I mix Organic Food support with Movement & OUTDOOR time to create a
FUN, SAFE, HEALTHY environment.
1) GROCERY SUPPORT: Find foods that taste...
Care Member says "Sylvia is caring and kind… she is very concerned about our mom‘s welfare and health. Her main area of expertise is nutrition and she has changed our...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $22.83/hr as of January 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.8
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Costa Mesa, CA
Special Needs Caregivers in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Lauren S.
We came to Care.com to explore our nanny options and found Lauren through them. We appreciated how professional, punctual and helpful she...
- Gabriela S.
Brooke H.
I hired Brooke as a nanny for my 2 kids (10 y/o girl, 6 y/o boy) for 5 months to help out with distance learning and childcare while my...
- Sophia H.
Brittney L.
Brittney is amazing and we are so thankful to have her in our lives. Her fun loving personality brings joy to my non verbal autistic son and...
- Kristy S.
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