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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Orange, CA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Orange, CA
Irene C.
Santa Ana, CA
$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello!
I am currently a college student who works as a Behavioral Technician during the week. I am looking for side jobs for the weekends (Friday-Sunday) in hopes to gain experience, meet new people, and make ends meet. I will accommodate to your needs , I know both Spanish and American Sign Language. My personality is one that...
5.0
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I'm a passionate child care worker with years of experience working with children, both special needs and neurotypical. I've worked with children ranging in age from 3 months to 14 years old, most often in a school setting. I'm also CPR/AED/First Aid certified. Beyond experience and qualifications, working with children is one...
5.0
"Nia is our nanny during the school year and she is absolutely amazing! She is incredibly dependable, she is so good with my girls and I trust her completely! She goes above and beyond what we ask her to do...
Reviewed by Michelle G.
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Hello! My name is Diana and I am your future nanny. I raised two beautiful children, who are now adults, and have worked for a multitude of wonderful families around Orange County. I worked with children with moderate to severe special needs. I am a lover of curiosity, arts and crafts, the outdoors, and DIY projects. I hope...
5.0
"Nervous, first time mommies, look no further! After many interviews with caretakers for our 3 month old son, we were lucky to meet Diana. She was the first person we trusted with our baby and she put me at...
Reviewed by Brenda M.
5.0
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I have held 3 long-term nanny jobs, most recently was a live-in of almost 5 years, with 2 children.
Before the most recent family, I was with a family of 4 children for 4. 5 years.
I still have a fantastic relationship with all families I have worked for, whom I always refer you to for references.
I have a BS in Child...
5.0
"We recently hired Ciara to care for our two boys. She is caring. She does small things that shows she cares about kids, like special activities, being creative in getting my two year old to eat his dinner, and...
Reviewed by Jennifer R.
Alejandra G.
Irvine, CA
$22-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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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...
5.0
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Hi my name is Grace! I've worked with children ages 4-10 as a behavior technician, I am CPR certified and have work with children with special needs as well. I have a little one at home as well. I am organized and positive, I would love to get to know your little ones!
5.0
"Grace is very responsible to our newborn baby. She is self-driven and very familiar with infant duties. Also she is actively doing light housekeeping. We definitely will hire Grace again."
Reviewed by Yun S.
Tadacia P.
Anaheim, CA
$25-27/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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I have an extensive background working with children from volunteering at a child care center to teaching chess and taking on the role as a nanny. Overall I have worked with children as young as 2 months to 16 years old including children with special needs. I have 8 years of experience as a nanny. Most of the time I have done...
5.0
"To whom it may concern,
My name is Erica and I have been hiring Tadacia for the past 10 years or so for childcare. She has provided care for my boys, Paul, Orion, Marley and Sire. She has been an important part...
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Kaitlyn L.
Yorba Linda, CA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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I began working with children when I was 14, and became a full time nanny at 19- working with children between newborn and 12 years old. I am now 26 years old, and am looking for a temp position before I move to Vermont in Aug/Sept. I have several years of experience providing transportation, meals, fun age appropriate...
5.0
"Kaitlyn is thoughtful, loving, responsible, and reliable. We never worried about our kids when in her care."
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5.0
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I have babysat new born infants, infant twins toddlers special needs child and teens. I was a pre school aid at a Christian School. I play activities inside and outside. I change diapers, feed, bath and prepare food for them. I tidy up and do laundry for the children. I have worked in retail driver, but have always returned to...
5.0
"Angie was a gift to us from the heavens above!! She is the most amazing, wonderful human being ever and she deserves the absolute best! Angie helped my husband and I on a short term assignment as we prepped to...
Reviewed by Jessica W.
Rachael W.
Irvine, CA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I am 31 years old and have 18 years of childcare experience as a nanny and sitter. I have worked with children newborn to 18 years from multiple families. My experience includes special needs care. I am friendly, responsible, and reliable. I love pets, but am allergic to cats. I am happy to help with date nights and occasional...
5.0
"My Kids LOVE Rachael, and so do I! She is so kind, gentle, and loving with each of them, and they all have so much fun playing and adventuring with her. She always asking them good questions and helping them...
Reviewed by Lauren C.
Andrea M.
Costa Mesa, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a loving, patient, energetic, outgoing, hardworking, and responsible person. I have been blessed enough to take care of children for nine years and have enjoyed every second of it. I currently work as a behavioral interventionist and classroom aide for the Tustin School District. I work with both special and general...
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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...
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 has been helping me with the girls for a few months now. She is punctuate and dependable. My husband and I have a very difficult schedule, but she is very flexible and she is able to accommodate. She is...
Reviewed by Megan N.
Monique C.
Irvine, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
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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.
Johana M.
Santa Ana, CA
$23/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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I will be available starting January 2025, for in home care due to having my first baby in September. The care would be provided in my home , we can discuss days, times, full time or part time is welcome. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns you might have. I'm able to be flexible with any type of schedule or...
5.0
"Johana is a true gem. She is reliable, trustworthy, hard working and good natured. She helps our son grow socially and developmentally. She is genuinely passionate about being the best nanny for our son. Our...
Reviewed by Jessica H.
Skyler V.
Garden Grove, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter And Tutor With Flexible Schedule
5.0
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Hi there! Coming from a large, close-knit family I have been taking care of babies and children my entire life. I have over 10 years of paid babysitting and tutoring experience. My tutoring specialties include Biology, Spanish, Math, and Language Arts. I have interned in a Special Education classroom and thus am experienced...
5.0
"Our regular tutor had to travel out of country and we were scrambling to look for a tutor due to exams. We contacted Skyler, confirmed hours, scheduled appointment and it all worked so good. Our kid was able to...
Reviewed by Amal S.
4.0
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Teacher, 20 years of experience working with children from ages 6weeks to school age. I have worked/cared for children with special needs, developmental delays, Autism, ODC, Bipolar, Generalized Anxiety, SPD, and other medical/physical challenges. Experience with multiples. I can help with keeping your home tidy so when you get...
5.0
"Very honest and reliable woman. Really recommend"
Reviewed by Jaklin A.
5.0
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I am a college student studying occupational therapy and I am back at home for this summer. I have a lot of experience with babysitting children in high school and have experience with volunteer work with special needs kids and as a camp counselor. I am a diligent worker and I love spending time with kids.
5.0
"Olivia was with us consistently over the summer of '23 and she was a dream! She's so easy to communicate with, has her own transportation, and my kids just LOVE her. She gets right in there with the kids and...
Reviewed by Melanie C.
5.0
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I have 7 years of experience. I can also work with special needs children since I have experience as a behavior technician. Currently a Early Childhood major at Vanguard University!
5.0
"Elizabeth is punctual and reliable. She is so sweet. Our baby fell in love with her right away. She's warm and friendly. Highly recommend her!"
Reviewed by Karla J.
5.0
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HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Hi! I am a stay-at-home mom who has been providing loving child care from my home for 25 years!
I provide nurturing, safe and reliable care for infants and toddlers in a small group environment (max3) I have many local references and I have experience with newborns, special needs, twins, digestive...
5.0
"When I originally sought after a taker on Care.com, I did not know that I was going to be finding such a gold mine. My husband and I are not from California and just had our baby last October so being a new...
Reviewed by Natasha M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Orange, CA
Nia H.
5.0
Nia is our nanny during the school year and she is absolutely amazing! She is incredibly dependable, she is so good with my girls and I trust her completely! She goes above and beyond what we ask her to do and she's so attentive to both of my girls. Not only does she do school pickups, but she...
- Michelle G.
Diana M.
5.0
Diana was one of the first people we interviewed after our nanny of one year had to move away. She was calm, warm, and confident. She had been with her previous family for 3 years and had 26 years of experience in the childcare industry. DIana does a fantastic job of caring for my now 1 and 3 year...
- Care member
Ciara F.
5.0
I conversed with Ciara about a job for my son - I had sought her out specifically because she fit the profile I was looking for when looking for a nanny. She wasn't a match for us due to our timings not lining up, but she was pleasant, professional, kind and bent over backwards to try and make...
- Alyssa L.
Grace A.
5.0
Grace is very responsible to our newborn baby. She is self-driven and very familiar with infant duties. Also she is actively doing light housekeeping. We definitely will hire Grace again.
- Yun S.
Tadacia P.
5.0
To whom it may concern,
My name is Erica and I have been hiring Tadacia for the past 10 years or so for childcare. She has provided care for my boys, Paul, Orion, Marley and Sire. She has been an important part of my children’s upbringing and development. She was the first child care provider for my...
- Care member
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Ratings for Orange, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Orange, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.