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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...
5.0
"Can't say enough good things about Carri! She's been amazing since day 1. She has watched our 2 yr old son for over a year now, helping us with frequent daytime care as well as weekend/overnight care. Carri now...
Reviewed by Scott L.
5.0
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Hi my name is Megan and I am a 3rd year graduate student at Chapman University working towards my doctorate in physical therapy. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Oregon with a degree in Human Physiology and a minor in Spanish. I have 2 years of experience working with children with special needs at Rise...
5.0
"It was great to have Megan babysit our daughter. She had a great time and was cared for well."
Reviewed by Shane M.
5.0
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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!!!
5.0
(4)
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For the past six years, I was a full-time nanny for a family in Cleveland, Ohio caring for all three of their children since birth.
My fiancé and I recently moved to Irvine California for a job transfer and I am now looking for a new family to call me their Mary Poppins.
I have more than 10-years of full-time experience with...
5.0
"Laura is exceptional! Creative, fun, smart, organized, always putting the needs of the kids and parents first. Truly, a nanny extraordinaire! "
Reviewed by Care member
Alejandra G.
Irvine, CA
$22-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I have 6 years of experience working with children and adolescents. I have worked with teens in a group home, I have been an ABA therapist providing 1:1 care with children with autism and related disorders. I currently work at a behavioral school for special needs youth as well as emotionally disturbed youth. I have an extensive...
Monique C.
Irvine, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
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Hello there
My name's Monique. I am a very patient, compassionate individual who loves helping others in life. I have a strong background of experience in the nursing field from working with quadrepelegics, special needs, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, to private in home nursing as well as excellent references as...
5.0
"She was lovely, could not always work Saturday's however her mother could cover. Very personable, had met someone else who was a good fit, would of hired Monique. Never met only talked on the phone"
Reviewed by Gayle F.
5.0
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Hi,
I'm a 3x CPR certified student with 2x infant CPR certified. Looking to find the perfect family to care for their child. I'm currently in nursing school finishing my last two years. I have worked 2 years in caring for special needs children at elementary schools. I have a fast respond time and also open to answering your...
4.6
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Hi! My name is Carri & I love caring for children, the elderly & animals. I was a job developer for special needs high school students. I worked with a client who has a traumatic brain injury. I was a one on one aide for a client with SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy). I currently work for a family who's daughter has Down Syndrome....
5.0
"I recently had surgery and was unable to move around by myself very easily. I needed someone to run some basic errands for me as well as help me around that house. Thankfully, I found Carri. She helped me with...
Reviewed by Karen K.
4.3
(4)
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Hi!
My name is Jennifer and I am one of the happiest people you will ever meet. :) I love helping people. I am a Christian and I love God! I have 2 grown children that are doing exceptionally well and I am very proud of. I am a non smoker and do not drink. Certified in adult, children, infant CPR current with First Aid too!
I...
5.0
"Very caring person. Felt like we knew her for years. We were lucky to have found this beautiful woman. "
Reviewed by Jennifer L.
Danielle M.
Laguna Beach, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have a true passion in caring for children with helping them learn and grow. I've worked with children for over 10 years through nannying, swim instructing, and yoga teaching. I'm a very active, fun, and outgoing person which compliments well in working with children. I have experience with all ages from newborns to teenagers,...
5.0
"Danielle is extremely caring and has the keen ability to make kids feel comfortable and at ease. Particularly with our 4 year old the love was instant. As if they had known each other for years. She is also...
Reviewed by Vartan S.
Rebecca K.
Laguna Niguel, CA
$10-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver, Experienced With Elderly, And Disabilities..Medical Assistant, CPR Certified And First Aid Certified, 9-10 Experience.
3.5
(4)
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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."
Reviewed by Shaoqing X.
5.0
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My middle daughter has visual and neurological deficits and my youngest has Asperger's, giving me 28 years of experience with children with special needs.
5.0
"Carolyn helps me care for my adult son, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2019. She is one of the most compassionate, caring and nicest people I have ever met. She listens intently, asks pertinent...
Reviewed by Richard B.
5.0
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- Preschool teacher
- Substitute Pre- K Teacher
- Infant Teacher
- Toddler Teacher
- Live in nanny
- regular nanny
- full time and part time babysitting
- worked with over 4 different sets of twins
- identical twin experience
- Reliable Transportation & Clean Driving Record
- Clear Background live scan
- 3x vaccinated against...
5.0
"Star was very nice. She babysat our kids for a few hours and did a great job."
Reviewed by Jesse C.
5.0
(4)
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Hello my dear families, I have over 10 years experience working with children of all ages. I love working with new moms by giving the a much needed break with newborns and infants I also love the inquisitive toddler. I have a special place in my heart working with special needs children.
I also have a special place in my heart...
5.0
"Rita was on time and very friendly to my kids, sent photos constantly to me to update situation, great work!"
Reviewed by Care member
Farhana A.
Irvine, CA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi I am Farhana,
I am very patient, a good listener, fluent in several languages, well organized, physical strength, love to be active especially outside in nature, great social skills, lots of experience socializing with people all ages. I have experience with taking care of people different ages suffering from MS (Multiple...
5.0
"I hired Farhana to babysit my 3 years old daughter and she did a great job. She was very punctual and also she is very easy to communicate with. She played with my daughter and kept her busy and entertained all...
Reviewed by Shireen Q.
5.0
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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...
5.0
"Wow! I can't believe our luck. We found a gem in Teri. It was the first time we'd left our 3.5 month old with a sitter and the minute Terri arrived I felt totally at ease. She cared from my little guy like he...
Reviewed by Naomi D.
5.0
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I love kids. I have a certificate in Child Development and CPR. I have over 7 years of experience in the Irvine Unified School District as an instructor assistant. In addition to helping students with their homework (k-5) after school, I have also been a babysitter for all ages for many years. I have also five (5) years of...
5.0
"Mana is an incredible person, whom we all adore. She took care of our 3 and 5 year olds and was very warm and loving, from the very beginning. We have since moved to another state 6 months ago, and she has...
Reviewed by Michole D.
Sylvia M.
Newport Beach, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
HEALTHY EATING MADE Simple For The Family! With FOODS That Still Taste YummY : )
5.0
(1)
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Hi!
I am a certified Life Coach w/background in Healthy Eating/ nutrition. I help Families get their health back on track with simple healthy FOOD choices :) For children, teens, babies, parents.
As part of my caregiving help this can GREATLY improve-- behavior, energy, physical/ emotional health, learning & more!
Some ways I...
5.0
(3)
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Hi! Thanks for coming to my profile. I'm a reliable, patient, engaged caregiver living in Irvine (but happy to drive!).
I am very dependable, and I drive a fully-insured car in great condition. It's got plenty of room for car seats, wheel chairs and other therapeutic equipment.
I'm also really patient, no matter the situation....
5.0
"Miranda has helped us out in caring for our 6 month old son several times now. We are really pleased with her. She is very experienced and has a very interactive way of caring for our little one. She is...
Reviewed by Lisa G.
5.0
(1)
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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...
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."
Reviewed by Ellie Z.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Laguna Woods, CA
Carri C.
5.0
Carri has excellent people skills with the innate ability to read people (both verbally and non verbally). Her professional posture and commitment to excellence is contagious. Engaging Carri's help in her areas of expertise will
will provide solutions to your problems. Her experience allows her...
- John B.
Megan Q.
5.0
It was great to have Megan babysit our daughter. She had a great time and was cared for well.
- Shane M.
Laura K.
5.0
Laura is exceptional! Creative, fun, smart, organized, always putting the needs of the kids and parents first. Truly, a nanny extraordinaire!
- Care member
Monique C.
5.0
She was lovely, could not always work Saturday's however her mother could cover. Very personable, had met someone else who was a good fit, would of hired Monique. Never met only talked on the phone
- Gayle F.
Carri C.
5.0
We were impressed how quickly Carrie built rapport with our son. She instinctively knew what to say and do. We'll call her again!
- Scott T.
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