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Andrea M.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
I've catered to families for 21yrs during day &nights. I set up nurseries, meal prep, do postpartum confinement care, newborn care, train nannies, manage households of all types, work travel, &am accustomed to signing NDAs. I've nannied newborns, multiples,&children with special needs, ASD, wheelchair use, anxiety, g-tube,...

Care Member says "Andrea was excellent and super helpful. I hired her for a few hours every morning for two weeks and a few overnights. She supported me with walking and...

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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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Jill Of Many Trades

Yorba Linda, CA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
I have a background in private education, after-school programs and non-profit fundraising. I left my job of 20+ years to take care of my 90-year-old mother that suffers from dementia until she needed full-time care. I owe a small business, work hard and have a number of resources and skills to help make your life easier. I...
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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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Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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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Tustin, CA

5.0(0)
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$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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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
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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Experienced Caregiver

Westminster, CA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am available to work ASAP! Please give me a call of an email for a quick response. I have a very flexible schedule. My summary of qualifications is as follows: I am a dedicated Personal Caregiver, providing essential services in assisting ambulatory and bed bound patients to achieve and maintain independence. I treat...
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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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Part-time Care Giver To Assist With Special Needs.

Garden Grove, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I worked with student with special needs for 10 years in Palm Springs. The age group was from 3yrs-22 yrs old.

Kathleen N. says "My special need daughter improves significantly with Naty's help. "

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I'm Here To Help.

Santa Ana, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
I have grown up with severe asthma and allergies and have spent most of my childhood, teen, and even some of adult life sick, dealing with surgeries, and taking medicines. It was not easy for me and always felt left out. I have always been compassionate and very intelligent when it comes to others and their conditions or issues....

Charles G. says "I'd place my life in her hands."

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Anaheim, CA

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$28/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 5 years caring for children. I have experience with special needs children as well. I also have experience with the elderly patients with dementia.
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Anaheim, CA

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$17/hr
Respite care
I worked with children and adults with special needs for 14 years as a behavior therapist. I was recently diagnosed with a health condition that prevents me from doing my previous job. I have been spending my days at home bored and would love to help out other families with their loved one. I am available for friendly visits or...
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Anaheim, CA

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$30/hr
11 years experience
Making a positive impact on children's lives is my passion, and it's what led me to be in the special needs field.. With 11 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I'm comfortable with up to two children at a time. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly, and I'm very comfortable...
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Fullerton, CA

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$19/hr
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have years of experience. I have been a mother to 4 kids and a grandmother to 4. Three of them were not biologically mine and had special needs. Twin boys who had add and some effects from drugs during pregnancy. They had speech problems and learning development delay. Other two were normal. I have potty trained over 10 kids,...
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Nineteen Years Old. I Have My Own Transportation. I Have Open Availability. Hardworking Fast Learner

Anaheim, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Aunesti . I am the 3rd oldest of 5 kids, I love working with kids. I have experience with twins and children with special needs. I truly love working with young kids, I treat each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach. I am willing to help with homework, cooking, cleaning and transportation. I...
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Here To Help

Garden Grove, CA

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$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hello, my name is Giang and I am a student majoring in Psychology at UCI. I have had experiences with children as I have been caring for my little brother since I was young. I truly love working with kids and adore them so much. Playing with them and teaching them new things, maintaining a clean/safe environment. I have had...
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Caregiver/Nanny

Anaheim, CA

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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Veronica. I live in Anaheim CA and I am 21 years old. I've been working as a caregiver for over 2 years now! I've worked with with special needs, the elderly and with kids of course! I absolutely LOVE my job! In the future I want to become a nurse! Working as a caregiver definitely has some challenges, but it has...
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Costa Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! In preparation to become a pediatric occupational therapist, I have gained a lot of experience with children and love what I do. I have been a nanny, special needs assistant, church child care volunteer, occupational therapy volunteer, and summer camp volunteer. Additionally I have worked as an in home care provider for a...
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Placentia, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Dementia
companionship
live-in home care
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I have over 7 years experience as a caregiver , I have years of experience working with the elderly, I have experience working with kids with special needs, I am a trained behavior therapist.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.86/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.4

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Orange, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Orange, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Andrea M.

Andrea was excellent and super helpful. I hired her for a few hours every morning for two weeks and a few overnights. She supported me with...

- Care member

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.

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.

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