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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cypress, CA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of October 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Cypress, CA

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Christine S.


Cypress, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent With Children With Special Needs.

4.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Having been a clinical bodywork therapist, I have seen many children on the spectrum as well as developmental delay children. I have been able to utilize my experience and special techniques to help children with special needs.
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Taylor J.


Cypress, CA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

An Experienced Babysitter With 4+ Years Of Experienced

My name is Taylor. I have extensive child care experience. While getting my BA in psychology I nannied for a family of 5 with 2 sets of twins as well as were many families date night/back up sitter. Once I relocated back to OC I began to provide respite care for families with children who have special needs. While doing that I...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

3.0
"She applied for my position but it looked as though she was unable to meet the hours I needed. I sent her a follow up e-mail asking for clarification on her schedule and she never responded."

Ayisha H.

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Taylor J.


Cypress, CA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Nanny/Child Care Provider For Children With Special Needs

Im currently an IA for GGUSD working in special education classes and working with these students to reach their IEP goals. Prior to that I was a behavior therapist provided ABA support to children with special needs. While doing that, I worked with an organization called united cerebral palsy which provides respite and child...
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Ashley B.


Cypress, CA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

My experience began as I was an ABA Therapist for 2 years as well as an ABA Parent Consultant. In addition I went on to be an Intensive behavioral aid within the classroom for 2 years. Lastly, I went back to school and have been teaching special education for a year and a summer.
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Izabella D.


Cypress, CA

$21-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked with a client that had Down Syndrome as well as studied those with Asperger's and autism. I'm very invested in helping the lives of those with special needs. I literally love caregiving and have been looking for a special needs client.
Hi there! I'm a Mom and wife and gained my experience through my family. My SIL has been in my life for over 25 years and I have been apart of her caregiver team for over the last decade. She has hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy and undiagnosed autism but she has been stimming since she was a toddler and has touch aversion so we...
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Georgialee Q.


Downey, CA

$30-40/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate & High Energy

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

enthusiastic personality patient & communicative loves to learn & teach engaging & energetic creative & empathetic - experience with toddlers to teenagers - experience with special needs & allergies - CPR certified - valid driver's license & passport
Georgialee can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"We hired Georgialee last February while we worked from home, so we saw her throughout the day teaching and caring for our children. Georgialee is safety-conscious and complied with all COVID safety protocols. Beyond the basic musts for any care-giver (prompt,...

Christine S.

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Dawne F.


Long Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Caring, Reliable, Creative, Positive, Multi-diverse, Experienced Nanny & Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Dear Family, Look no further! I have 42 yrs exp as an energetic, positive, loving caregiver which includes: mother of 3 daughters, infant & child care, early childhood dev, preschool & special ed, health & nutrition, behavioral guidance, respite care for families with special needs or senior care, teaching with LBUSD, & owner...
Dawne can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dawne has been an amazing nanny to our two girls! We have two 1 1/2 year old and she has no problem taking care of both of them. She is clearly very experienced and when we leave our girls with her we know that they will be safe and taken care of. Both of our...

Ekaterina T.

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Selina S.


Huntington Beach, CA

$41/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children of all ages for over 18 years. I was a nanny for a family of 2 for 10 years. I helped with homework, drove to music lessons, set up birthday parties, as well as all of the fun activities. I also worked for a private swim school for 7 years. I still teach privately to families at their homes each...
Selina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Since joining our family in 2017, Selina has been a phenomenal nanny in all facets to the enormous benefit of our three daughters (5 years old, 3 years old, & 2 months old) and our whole family. Selina is a professional nanny and it shows. She is an integral part...

Michael W.

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Serafina M.


Anaheim, CA

$15-30/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
"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.

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Halie S.


Lakewood, CA

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced, Patient, & Great With Kids!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Halie! I have been professionally working with kids ages 6 months - 12 years old for the past 7 years. However, I also have personal experience with babysitting my little cousins and siblings since I was 14 years old. I also have experience with special needs children as I use to work for Los Angeles Unified...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Halie took super good care of our kids and they absolutely loved her. 100% recommended!"

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Oluwatosin A.


Anaheim, CA

$20-40/hr6 yrs exp

My name is Joy. I have over six years of experience working with special needs children in various capacities that care is needed. This includes autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome. I would describe myself as a compassionate, reliable, hardworking, observant and a patient person.
Oluwatosin can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Oluwatosin, or Joy as we know her, is a beautiful, kind, smart, caring, reliable, honest, gentle, amazing person. She has been helping my Mom, an Alzheimer's patient, for 2 years. We met her through a friend and I trust her completely. Joy is very highly educated,...

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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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Arthur G.


La Mirada, CA

$19-25/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Assisted Living Attendant in the Orange and Los Angeles County Areas

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In my first months as a caregiver by profession (since October 14 2005), I assisted a 52-year-old gentleman who had cerebral palsy while his mother was able to make errands. He could not speak, but I am sure that he appreciated my presence, tending to the basics of bathing, grooming, hygiene, and spoon feeding while she was...
5.0
"Art was very responsive from the "get go". He continued his excellent service by confirming date and time needed and made contact the night before the service. He is calm and caring -- what is needed in a medical situation. "

Carol F.

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Kelsey M.


Whittier, CA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Kelsey and as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a mom! While I am currently single and not yet a mother, I find so much joy in taking care of other people's kiddos while they work! I worked as a preschool teacher for 4 years while attending school. I have 12 ECE units and one year of experience...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kelsey is fantastic with kids. She brought little goodies (crayons and coloring book) to help the kids warm up to her which they did right away. She gets right down to their level and plays with them (4 kiddos) and is mindful of any food/schedule requests. Her long...

Jackie M.

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Stephanie G.


Buena Park, CA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Certified Chef and Personal Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love to cook! It is my passion to help others while creating and providing healthy meals. I have been cooking for over 10 years and can prepare just about anything. Nutrition is vital to living a healthy life. Our busy daily lives sometimes prevents us from eating excellent, nutritious, balanced meals at home. That's where I...
5.0
"We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time, hard-working, and very supportive! We are very happy we found her!"

Sabrina L.

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Rosin C.


Huntington Beach, CA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as a children's dance instructor in the past. Currently, I am in my gap year applying to medical school. I was pre-medicine student at Hofstra University and got degrees in Neuroscience and Biology. I aspire to become a pediatric neurologist. I have worked with a variety of kids through the years, such as from...
Rosin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rosin was great! showed up early and was very friendly to our dog and son. I was nervous because my son freaks out when he goes to a new day care. my husband and I never go out and she was the first person I hired on care. com to watch our 1 year old boy. when my...

Iggie R.

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Chea M.


La Palma, CA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

7 Years Autism Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I am Chay and I have worked with kids that are now teenagers that have autism . Been taking care of special needs for over 14 years . I am very reliable and responsible. I am flexible as well . I have my own car and I am CPR certified. . I am with a amazing family now but they are moving and have to find another job . I...
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Alice F.


Garden Grove, CA

$40/hr7 yrs exp

Caring Assistant And Companion

Graduated Pacific College LVN program. Friendly, patient, honest, loyal, understanding & care about others. I love animals too!! I can help with: - Transportation Services - Experience > newborns & up - Experience > Alzheimer's & dementia - Experience > autism - Organizing/light cleaning; vacuuming, dusting, decluttering,...
5.0
"Alice did an amazing job of caring for me on a very sincere and kind level. She was punctual and reliable and very clear regarding her expectations. She was also great jumping right in with little to no instructions. Her maturity level and professionalism far...

Jean K.

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Lauren S.


Huntington Beach, CA

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter And Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"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 liked how well she connected to our baby and her educational background. Even though we currently don't have a...

Gabriela S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cypress, CA

Taylor J.

5.0

Easy communication and did a great job caring for my infant son when I had a business function I couldn't miss. Would certainly hire again.

- Dale T.

Georgialee Q.

5.0

We hired Georgialee last February while we worked from home, so we saw her throughout the day teaching and caring for our children. Georgialee is safety-conscious and complied with all COVID safety protocols. Beyond the basic musts for any care-giver (prompt, dependable, etc.) Georgialee brought...

- Christine S.

Dawne F.

5.0

Dawne has been our date night babysitter for approximately four years. When we first hired Dawne, our kids' ages ranged from toddler to teenager. Our kids absolutely love Dawne and look forward to seeing her each time she babysits. She always arrives on time and is wonderful with all of our kids....

- Heidi W.

Selina S.

5.0

Since joining our family in 2017, Selina has been a phenomenal nanny in all facets to the enormous benefit of our three daughters (5 years old, 3 years old, & 2 months old) and our whole family. Selina is a professional nanny and it shows. She is an integral part of our family and we would continue...

- Michael W.

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.

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

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Cypress, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.