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Cayla is the best! She is amazing with our 10 month old twin girls, always talking and laughing with them, putting on music, going outside,…

Review for Michaela M. by Katie K.

Teri has cared for our two toddler boys over the last two years. She has great energy and is always keeping them entertained. They are…

Review for Teri C. by Care member

I have hired Adriana and let me tell you she is absolutely Amazing!!!! I have twin 6 month baby girls and she does a fantastic job caring…

Review for Adriana G. by Darlene K.

Special needs caregivers in Ladera Ranch, CA

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Michaela M.


Laguna Beach, CA

$21/hr • 2 yrs exp

Care Provider/nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I'm Cayla a nurturing and experienced nanny with a passion for providing care to children. I specialize in creating a safe, engaging, and loving environment for children of all ages. I take pride in my ability to handle various responsibilities, including cooking nutritious meals, maintaining a tidy home, and caring for...
Michaela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cayla is the best! She is amazing with our 10 month old twin girls, always talking and laughing with them, putting on music, going outside, doing sensory play, etc. She is great about keeping them on their schedule and being flexible with their needs. We love her...

Katie K.

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Teri C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Empty Nest Mom Who Will Love Your Kids Like Her Own!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an energetic, reliable mother of 4 and have 40+ years of experience of caring for infants through adults. Throughout HS and College, I worked as a water safety instructor at camps for special needs youth and adults as well as volunteering as a counselor for MDA summer camps. I enjoy children of all ages, and love doing age...
Teri can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Teri has cared for our two toddler boys over the last two years. She has great energy and is always keeping them entertained. They are always happy to see her. Teri is very dependable, has always showed up as scheduled on time. She is capable of maintaining any...

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Adriana G.


San Clemente, CA

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Adriana and I am 34 years old I have a beautiful 9-year-old daughter and 3 years old Son I live at Dana Point I have 14 years of experience with taking care of children and 3 years of experience with special needs like feeding by G-tube and Traqueostomy . I have taken care of newborns and any age, I like to take...
Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Trustline Certified

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have hired Adriana and let me tell you she is absolutely Amazing!!!! I have twin 6 month baby girls and she does a fantastic job caring for them and keeping them happy and content. She meets all their needs and I am so impressed with her. Our family feels so...

Darlene K.

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Marina B.


Irvine, CA

$27-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part- Time Care Giver For Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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.
5.0
"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 behavior issues, but is super happy and super manageable IF you work with him the right way. Since she has a...

Shannon F.

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Laura L.


San Clemente, CA

$24-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For Children

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a Mom of two wonderful children, ages 22 and 20. Over the years I have been a Nanny for many different families. I have worked as a Swim Instructor teaching children with Autism and Special Needs to swim. I have volunteered at the Shea Center for therapeutic riding and at my children's preschool and elementary school when...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Laura provided a lovely environment for our 8 month old baby full of singing and play. We appreciate her calm energy and caring demeanor."

Katie Q.

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Charlotte B.


Mission Viejo, CA

$24-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Or Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 younger cousins that I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, and continued to babysit for many other families before I started college. My youngest cousin was 2 years old when I first started babysitting so I am very comfortable working with young children. I am CPR certified with first aid training. I have my...
Charlotte can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Charlotte is the one and ONLY babysitter for my 4 year old daughter! Finding a sitter for my daughter who’s never been away from me was an extremely daunting task. She watches my daughter once a week every week! She’s always on time, hands on, loving and kind. The...

Whitley P.

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Teresa E.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$15-25/hr

Part Time Help Available .........

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I just love to help and see people happy ..... I am: Teacher, Mom, wife, Friend... I work with kids.... I believe that go around , come around.... I do the best I can to help, maybe I will be the person need help in the future.... and I will appreciated it!!!
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Marina B.


Irvine, CA

$45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter Available Weekends And Some Weekdays

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Marina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"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 and caring. I have nothing but amazing things to say about her as I trust her 100 percent with both my kids....

Tiffany S.

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Brianna R.


Mission Viejo, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Born To Be A Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I was a full time nanny for four years and am now a special needs educator and have been for the past four years while continuing to babysit for families on occasion. I have experienced just about anything you could throw at me. I love taking the kids to the park, pool, and...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Brianna is great. She has a positive and bubbly attitude, takes direction really well and is amazing with kids. My son LOVES her. I would absolutely recommend Brianna."

Ellie Z.

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Maddie G.


Irvine, CA

$23/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Childcare Provider With Over 8 Years Of Experience.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was born and raised in Washington State and I am new to Orange County. I have experience with all ages of kids including infants. I attended a performing arts college in Corona and through this school I have had many opportunities to travel the world working with over 5, 000 children, including places like Japan, Germany,...
Maddie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Maddie is a must hire. She goes above and beyond when it comes to caring for those she is responsible for. I have used her for both daytime and overnight care for my five children and was beyond pleased with the level of care. Not only were their physical needs...

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Suzanne S.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Professional Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 profiles. 1 for CHILDCARE and 1 for SPECIAL NEEDS. Please see my RECOMMENDATIONS and 5 Star Rating from my 3 PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS on Care. com on my childcare page. Ty! My son is now 27 years old and was diagnosed with Autism when he was 3 years old. He is an Aspie. He attended special day classes full time for five...
5.0
"Suzanne is an amazing extension of our family. She has taken care of my two small children (newborn and 1.5 year old to present) and is so great at managing multiple kids. She constantly keeps both kids at different stages and ages entertained and learning. On top...

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Aileen R.


Lake Forest, CA

$24/hr • 2 yrs exp

Today Is A Good Day For Someone To Care.

I'd describe my personality as loyal sensitive responsible I like caring for seniors because I think they need to feel that people are here for them and they are not alone. I'm looking for a job that I can help others and make their day a little easier knowing someone can help when needed I started caring for seniors...
Aileen can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Aileen was a pleasure have as a caretaker: she is enthusiastic, creative and engaged."

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Rebecca K.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$17-20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Experienced With Elderly, And Disabilities..Medical Assistant, CPR Certified And First Aid Certified, 9-10 Experience.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I 've worked with elderly in Elderly Homes, worked with Parkinson's, MS patients, RA patients, Stroke patients and Dementia patients, also children with ADHD, and transferred people many times, either from bed to bathroom or to car. I have also worked with catheters and much more, love doing caregiving and take pride in it....
3.0
"I have given the address and after giving two weeks message back and forth. She canceled at the last minute due to no patience to wait for messaging, in while she asked for address which was given before."

Shaoqing X.

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Haley H.


Dana Point, CA

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/nanny Looking For A Full Time Job.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Haley! I'm really passionate about working with children & household assisting. I've nannied on & off for over 8 years- toddlers, teenagers & every age in between. I was born & raised in Dana Point, CA. I love the beach, art, music, cooking, and overall I love being a helper! I'm gentle, kind, nurturing &...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Haley was a very kind an patient nanny with our two energetic kiddos. The kids always had fun with her. She was flexible and above all caring."

Laura E.

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Guadalupe H.


Laguna Beach, CA

$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

I love what I do and I have a lot of patience for people. I loving giving my clients the opportunity to make their own decisions but in safe way. I like to make them feel good and encourage them. I'm very outgoing and like the outdoors .
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Julie M.


Mission Viejo, CA

$35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Julie - Mom & Yoga Teacher

Hi! I am a Mission Viejo mother of 3 (16, 18, 21) & professional yoga instructor. I have cared for little ones since being a busy babysitter, an auntie to 9 nieces & nephews, nannying for friends, to finding wonderful families here. I took courses in early childhood development at NIU and continue to study the latest research...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Julie is very sweet, nurturing, and attentive to my almost 18 month old. My daughter is very happy in her care. Julie is even thoughtful enough to bring a new book to share with her every time she comes. Communication with Julie has been excellent, and I would...

Tatiana M.

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Carri C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Outgoing, Fun, Reliable, Dependable Sitter/nanny

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely LOVE children/kids and animals! About me: I am kind, loving, patient, empathetic, great disposition, fun, energetic and outgoing! I love the beach, walking, hiking, music, reading, boating, traveling and amusements parks! I live in Laguna Niguel. I am married, have three sons and three beautiful grandsons! I have a...
Carri can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
" Carri has watched our frenchie for several overnight trips and took excellent care of her while we were gone. I prefer having her in the care of someone individually than be boarded. Carri watches your pet in her home, gives one on one attention, lots of...

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Joni C.


Dana Point, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Family Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience as a professionally paid nanny that includes childcare duties, light housekeeping, running errands, pet sitting and teaching art to children. My most recent jobs were with a 6-year-old boy virtual learning online. The youngest child from 3 months old to about 15 years of age including children...
Joni can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Joni helped us with our 2 kids during distance learning. She had excellent references and joined our family and home seamlessly. She was organized, kind, caring, and adapted to our kids needs. She kept them engaged in learning, art, and outdoors adventures. Our...

Betsy B.

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Adriana M.


Laguna Beach, CA

$35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist With Additional Experience

Hello, my name is Adriana. I currently work as a Behavioral Therapist in the evenings in Irvine. I have extensive experience working with special needed or impaired people of all ages. I have worked in the medical field for almost 10 years. I have worked with an array of different people. I assist with self care, feeding,...
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Claudia G.


Lake Forest, CA

$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Fun Mom, Boy Mom, Preschool Teacher Aid, Special Needs

I have 10+ years of experience. I am a mom of 2 boys, now ages 10 & 12. Currently working part-time as a teacher aide for preschool age children with special needs. I assist with supervising/assisting with preschool curriculum/activities, lunch/recess periods, potty training & diaper changing. I enjoy having fun with kiddos,...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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