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Special Needs Care Giver

Irvine, CA

5.0(0)
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$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)
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$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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Experience Babysitter Available Weekends And Some Weekdays

Irvine, CA

3.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Nurturing children and supporting families through reliable, high-quality care has been my professional focus for the past 10 years. My graduate degree provides a strong foundation for my approach, which is rooted in patience, creativity, and a calm demeanor. I am fully certified in CPR Training and First Aid Training. I am also...

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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Gentle & Fun Nanny With Experience

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Irvine, CA

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$35/hr
4 years experience
I worked as a special needs aide from 1st thru 5th grade. I was also a one on one aide for a child with Down syndrome and another position was with a child with cerebral palsy. I've had a position with a family that had a daughter with autism.
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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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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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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I'm a Behavior Interventionist working for the local school district, with years of experience working with the special needs population. I attend online classes as well going for a bachelors in Psychology, and eventually completing a doctorate program for Clinical Psychology. I'm a very energetic & friendly person...
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CNA

Irvine, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been a caregiver/CNA/preschool teacher working with special needs children and adults for 15+ years.
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Irvine, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Jacqueline. I am originally from the Philippines. I been working for a child care for almost 10yrs thru infant to grown up kids. I been working also with a young adult with special needs for about 2 years as a part time job. I am very tender and loving , a good person with a good heart. I can cook, and do lights...
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$23/hr
I am currently studying English because I want to improve my communication skills. For the past three years, I have been working with older adults with autism and disabilities, supporting them with personal information, basic math, money management, shopping skills, and more. I love creativity and enjoy playful activities.
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Irvine, CA

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$27/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I am Fathima. I live in Irvine. I am a student. I have my own car. I am a non smoker. I have 10+ years of experience with the kids and babies. I am loving and caring with kids and babies. Currently I take care a autism kid but looking for some extra income as well from a part time job. Don't hesitate to reach out to me....
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Going Above And Beyond

Irvine, CA

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$28/hr
2 years experience
I have work with autistic children and I have find the very rewarding please try me and see if I can be a good match to help you thank you
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  • 66 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of September 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 11 reviews of the 66 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.

Marina B.

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...

- Tiffany S.

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