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Ashley N.

Special Needs Care Giver

Irvine, CA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
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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Part- Time Care Giver For Special Needs

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
For the most part of my life, I have been involved with caring for my sister who is special need. She has a physical disability. I love being able to help kids meet their full potential and experience and do things they believe they can't do because of how they are.

Shannon F. says "I am absolutely blown away by Marina. I was expecting to need to spend many hours explaining how to work with my son to help him be his best self. He has...

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Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carecheck and motor vehicles records verified. I'm Christian and I'm 25 years old. I have almost 2 years experience with children ages 3-17. I have vast experience watching multiple children at a time thanks to my time with BSA. The following list below is where I acquired all my experience. -BSA at IROEC camp(approx 1...

Tamia T. says "Christian was extremely helpful with my 3 year old. He was kind, caring and gentle. Definitely will hire Christian again this summer."

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Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I started babysitting when I was about 13 years old for a family friend and have occasionally helped people out when needed. I am looking for a short time job before I leave for summer. I am responsible and love kids. I am currently attending UCI and am on the women's soccer team. I am very enthusiastic and have a lot of energy....

Naomi B. says "She is someone you can fully trust and depend on."

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Gentle & Fun Nanny With Experience

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Nurturing children comes naturally to me. My six years of babysitting have shown me the profound impact I can have on young lives, and I'm eager to support families by providing reliable care. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I communicate with parents using their preferred method and am comfortable enforcing household...

Justyne W. says "We hired Logan to take care of our toddler and it has been a great decision. Not only is our daughter well cared for when she's with Logan but she also...

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Experience Babysitter Available Weekends And Some Weekdays

Irvine, CA

3.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Recent graduate student. However, I had many years of taking care of special needs since my sister is special needs. I was also the leader of the children's department at my church where I was responsible for helping and teaching them various skills they needed in school. throughout my life, I have been part of various outreach...

Tiffany S. says "Marina has worked for our family on and off for a year. I have a non verbal severely autistic son. She has always been punctual, incredibly professional...

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Special Needs Caregiver/Personal Assistant

Irvine, CA

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$35/hr
4 years experience
I'm passionate about people. I've spent the last year working as an ESL instructor to children ages 5-13 in an online classroom. Prior to that I worked as a personal assistant to an adult client with nonverbal Downs Syndrome. I worked with this client for two years. During that time, I transported the client to and from...
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Child Care Provider For Special Needs And Typical Children.

Irvine, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
As an experienced child care professional, I would like to utilize my skills such as patience, care-taking ability and self-motivation in taking care of every child by providing good supervision in a disciplined way. I would also take special care or children who need special attention. I have worked with special needs children...
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Special Needs Experienced!

Irvine, CA

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Hi, my name is Elsie and I've worked as a Behavior Technician in ABA for about 2 years now. I love helping kids and watching their progress into independence. I help children of all ages with emotional coping, physical functioning, and social engagement. I believe my experience as a behavior technician has given me the skills to...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Irvine, CA

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$20/hr
I have an 11-year-old sister named D with down syndrome and she has positively impacted my life and given me a desire to work with special needs kids. At my church I work in the special needs ministry with a little girl who has autism. I also used to have a club at school that partnered with ICEC (intervention center for early...
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Special Needs Assistant

Irvine, CA

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$19/hr
4 years experience
I am a reliable, patient healthcare student with 4 years of experience providing support in a special needs classroom. While my primary experience is with autistic students I have worked with students who have a variety of impairments, including epilepsy and some physical disabilities. I am energetic, passionate, and dedicated...
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Special Needs CNA

Irvine, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
HI My name is Yoselyn I am a 4 year experimce CNA. I have worked with both kids and adults, with all type of conditions and mental disorders. I am very outgoing, reliable, and very responsive. I have my own transportation. Simce I am a nursing student, I am only looking for a one or two day job.
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Irvine, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
COVID Vaccinated. I have over 10 years of experience working in a senior facility as a Resident Medical Assistant and Dementia Care. I can help with Transportation Services. I personally own a wheelchair accessible van for non-emergency medical transportation. Compassionate and kind. Maintains a professional attitude,...
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Irvine, CA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Working with children has always been my passion! I have experience with children of all ages- newborn to teens. I am currently going to college full-time as a child development major to ultimately become a special needs teacher. I have also been working as an instructional assistant in an autism specific kindergarten/1st grade...
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Irvine, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I'm a dedicated and compassionate nanny in Orange County with over 5 years of experience supporting both neurodivergent and neurotypical children. I bring a calm, cheerful energy and a deep understanding of individualized care-skilled in therapeutic techniques, sensory integration strategies, and social skills...
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Irvine, CA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I have worked as a behavioral therapist for 2 years with children with autism, and it has made me realize I would love to continue working with/caring for these individuals in another area such as babysitting.
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Experienced/Knowledgeable/Loving/Happy Caregiver

Irvine, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I am an experienced adult/senior caregiver for more than 10 years specializing in Alzheimer's/dementia/MS patient. I was a medical assistant for more than 5 years for an internal medicine doctor and finished vocational nursing program last month. All these experiences in the medical field makes me learn more about diseases and...
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Part-time Friendly Caregiver

Irvine, CA

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$20/hr
I had a cousin with down syndrome that I grew to love very much and with his condition I broaden my understanding by learning about it and how to act towards an individual with special needs. I am passionate about this because at the end of the day we are all humans with feelings and I want every individual with special needs to...
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Irvine, CA

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$20/hr
Hello! I would love to help and care for your loved one. I am very caring and have lots of patience. I have lots of experience with children, special needs and seniors. Please feel free to message me to hear more! Thanks for your time.
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Irvine, CA

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$20/hr
I am an experienced and bilingual caregiver. I've been a child caregiver for the past 8 years, children under my care have ranged from newborn to 12 years of age. I am CPR certified and a student with a child development background, currently majoring in American Sign Language. I am half way through in completing my ASL...
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  • 65 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of July 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Irvine, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Irvine, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 65 listed special needs caregivers

Marina B.

I am absolutely blown away by Marina. I was expecting to need to spend many hours explaining how to work with my son to help him be his best...

- Shannon F.

Christian P.

Christian was extremely helpful with my 3 year old. He was kind, caring and gentle. Definitely will hire Christian again this summer.

- Tamia T.

Samantha J.

She is someone you can fully trust and depend on.

- Naomi B.

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