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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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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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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."
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
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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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- $40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
For the past 10 years, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My graduate degree, along with Early Child Development Coursework, has provided me with a strong foundation. I am patient, calm, friendly, and approachable. I am comfortable caring for up to two children,...
Megan Z. says "Emily was on time and super nice and communicative. Will definitely hire her again to babysit!"
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- $25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
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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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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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- $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...
I have experience working with children and youth with special needs. I have worked in schools, group homes, and in home care with individuals with special needs. I have a passion to see them grow and learn. I offer a compassionate and caring approach. I am CPR and first aid certified.
Hi, I'm Rachel! If you are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and conscientious caregiver for your autistic or ADHD child, let's connect! Though my educational background is in fine arts, I have recent experience with neurodivergent children both as a nanny and as an ABA therapist. As an AuDHD'er myself, I understand many of the...
I am a very kind and caring mother of 2 , my oldest son is Autistic and I consider my self a very experience expert in the matter.
I am very patient and will be very attentive to your child's needs as I did for the last 26 years with my own child.
Thank you for considering me.
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My name is Jennifer. I have 15 years of full time nanny experience between the 4 long term families I have worked for. They are all happy and available to be used as reference as well.
My experience:
I have experience working with newborns (sleep/overnight training, potty training, etc.) through teenagers. I have also...
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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,...
Hi! I'm Kristina, and I'm passionate about supporting children with special needs. I lead with patience, kindness, and adaptability, always meeting each child where they are and celebrating their unique strengths.
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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73 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $23.23/hr as of May 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Irvine, CA
Special Needs Caregivers in Irvine, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 73 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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