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Marina B.

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
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
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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Experienced Loving Professional Special Needs Care

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 2 profiles. 1 for CHILDCARE and 1 for SPECIAL NEEDS. Please see my RECOMMENDATIONS and 5 Star Rating from my SEVEN PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS on Care on my childcare page. Ty! My son is now 28 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...

Care Member says "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...

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Sweet, Responsible Part Time Care Giver Available

Tustin, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Veronica, I am 28 years old and I currently work for the Santa Ana Unified School District in the Adult Transition Program as a paraprofessional for students who are severely disabled. The class where I work is called medically fragile, there I get to work with young adults between the ages of 17-23. I have gained so...

Dale N. says "Veronica was a perfect fit for special needs . 1 on 1 aid at. school district giver her a great ability to have hands on with all the...

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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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Caregiver

Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with extensive experience supporting children with special needs. Skilled in providing personalized care, assisting with daily activities, and implementing therapeutic strategies tailored to each child's unique requirements. Proficient in fostering positive behaviors, ensuring safety, and...

Diana S. says "Francis was very helpful to find me caregivers for my husband! I couldn't be happier!"

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Full Time/Part Time

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi..... I have been a child care provider for 22 years as well as a senior care provider for 8 years. I have worked with children with Asperger's as well as mild autism, OCD and anxiety and I have wonderful references. Special needs to me just means extra special care and being there to help with those extra tough days.

Greg O. says "Jenny worked for our family for over three years. While we continue to remain close with Jenny our kids have grown to the age where they are more...

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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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Tustin, CA

5.0(0)
from
$27/hr
I have been in the ABA field for over 2 years now. I have worked with infants, toddlers, young adults. I am currently in my graduate program for MSW to become a medical social worker. I ensure all the individuals feel cared for, heard and understood. I work with compassion and great care.
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Reliable And Caring Nanny That Loves Kiddos And Helping Families

Ladera Ranch, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi families! I am a former nanny who has worked full-time as a Lead Case Manager for a foster care support nonprofit for the last 3 years. I just moved back to California from Austin, TX and am living in Rancho Mission Viejo. I am in search of a 20-30 hr/week nanny position. If you are looking for care, please send me a...

Mary B. says "Kailey was wonderful with our 4 month old son who was challenging because of separation anxiety and a sleep regression he's going through. She worked...

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Special Needs Provider

Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
I have experience assisting elderly and special child. I love caring for the people as well. I have CPR/A. E. D Certificate, Medication Certificate, and Alzheimer's disease and dementia certificate. I love helping people specially for those who need my help.

Jane B. says "Since I'm out of town taking care of my brother, he helped me take care of my brother. He not only helped me with chores and and running the household, he...

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Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Kind, Patient Out Going Caretaker

Laguna Niguel, CA

4.6(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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....

Kristen R. says "Carrie is honest, dependable, trustworthy and full of positive energy! I hired Carrie to care for my 2 cats, take care of my house, mail, plants etc...

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Caregiver For Special Needs And Autism

Aliso Viejo, CA

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$45/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible and fun I like working with kids because it's rewarding. I love spending time with kids! They are my favorite people! I want to provide respite care for parents and families of Autistic children and adults. I am a mother of two and I ve been working with special ed kids for...
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Irvine, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
For 2 years I worked at a preschool in Irvine as an Instructional Aid for children ages 3-5. I taught in a general education setting as well as special needs. I love what I do! Currently, I am earning my multiple subject teaching credential from Cal State Fullerton and am teaching 3rd grade. I enjoy spending time hiking and...
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Irvine, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Haley! I'm so excited to meet your family :) I am a full-time student at UCI, majoring in Education Sciences (and preparing to double-major with Psychological Sciences). I hope to be an elementary school teacher. I have professional and volunteer experience with children ages 5-12. I have babysat for 5+ years,...
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Laguna Niguel, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Originally from Brazil, I hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology, where I developed expertise in child development, behavioral management, and emotional well-being. With over 10 years of experience caring for and supporting children and families, I have worked with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers, including...
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San Juan Capistrano, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
In my experience, I've worked with kids with special needs and ADHD, teaching according to their level and making sure they're comfortable. I'm able to remain calm and patient under pressure, as well as emergencies. Arts, crafts, nature, and music are my specialties. I love to encourage younger generations to respect others,...
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Loving Nanny!

Mission Viejo, CA

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$15/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi my name is Pam I have over 15 years plus experience helping families. I can help with homework, driving, chores, cooking. I can play and do arts and crafts . I love to have fun and laugh, but can set limits Im a retired RN but presently work at a local school with Autistic students thru the Capo District which I've enjoyed...
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Samantha

Mission Viejo, CA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello!! I'm interested in being your trusted nanny/caregiver. I have over a decade of experience with infants and young children they bring so much joy to my life. I love animals and im great at entertaining/ redirecting children. I am a very active nanny with an active life style ! I lost about 170 pounds in the last 2 years so...
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Aliso Viejo, CA

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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hi! I'm Jintana, an experienced nanny with over 9 years of childcare experience. I'm originally from Thailand and completed my Au Pair program in the U. S. Since then, I've continued caring for children of all ages, including newborns, infants, toddlers, and school-aged kids. I also have experience supporting children with...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $25.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Lake Forest, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

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.

Suzanne S.

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...

- Care member

Veronica B.

Veronica was a perfect fit for special needs . 1 on 1 aid at. school district giver her a great ability to have hands on with all the...

- Dale N.

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