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Edi M.

Resigned Flight Attendant In Homecare Work

San Clemente, CA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I was a flight attendant of almost a decade. I have experience working with special needs and disabled clients. I work with three other clients right now and have time to help another family!
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Lindsey L.

San Clemente, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm a mom with 20+ years of professional experience working with kids in home, schools, and with special needs. I have degrees in Child Development and Education, and I'm CPR certified. I currently work full-time, but I have some evening and weekend availability each month. I'd love to offer my time if our schedules align! If...
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Edi M.

Resigned Flight Attendant

San Clemente, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
As a childcare provider with five years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and imagination, allows me to create a nurturing environment for your child. I prioritize open communication with parents, providing regular...
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Aileen R.

Aileen

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Looking for part time Monday-Friday. I currently work with children and have years of experience at a school with children with special needs. I'm very loyal, patient, and kind. I have experience with health and fitness so I'm very active.

Care Member says "5 STARS +++ Aileen is a very rare special soul! She is exceptionally skilled in all levels. She shows she cares in so many ways and is extremely...

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Rebecca K.

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

Laguna Niguel, CA

3.5(1)
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$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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....

Shaoqing X. says "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...

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Diana A.

Love God , Love People

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
meal prep
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
I'm a people person. I love to help and make people comfortable. Love children. I speak English and Spanish fluently. Memory Care Specialist Have worked with patients who have Cancer, Dementia, Special Needs Diabetes Care, Stroke Survivors, Alzheimer's and companionship. Have experience with Bathing and grooming Feeding and...

Barbara M. says "Diana has been instrumental in so much positive change and development with my mother since she came on to care for her in August. She's made a huge...

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Amber L.

Child Care Available

Murrieta, CA

4.7(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there, my name is Amber. I have 15 years of experience watching children. Graduated from CSUB. I have cared for all ages of children from 6 months all the way to young teens. Worked with special needs children for the last 4 years ages k-8th grade. My responsibilities include making sure they do their homework and help them...

Tara O. says "Amber is patient and active with my children. She listens to them and plays games with them. She also follows any directions we leave with her (i.e. bed...

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Jennifer R.

Special Needs Provider

Mission Viejo, CA

4.4(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
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...

Jennifer L. says "Very caring person. Felt like we knew her for years. We were lucky to have found this beautiful woman. "

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Carri C.

Kind, Patient Out Going Caretaker

Laguna Niguel, CA

4.6(1)
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$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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Joni C.

Nanny/Family Assistant

Dana Point, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Betsy B. says "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,...

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Charlotte B.

Part Time Babysitter Or Caregiver Available

Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
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...

Care Member says "My children LOVED Charlotte! She is so kind an fun. She is completely responsible and professional. Could not recommend a better nanny. "

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Francis M.

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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Joeanna F.

Experienced Loving Babysitter Available

Lake Elsinore, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
I have 23 years of childcare experience including a Stay At Home Mom to my own 3 kids aged 12, 9 (Autism & ADHD) and 6-year-old (g-tube fed). I am Pediatric/Adult CPR, First Aid and Water Safety trained. I have also previously been a foster parent for 12 years, have had 40+ kids placed in my home from Birth-Age 16 have taken...

Amanda C. says "Joeanna and her family are friends and neighbors. She has watched our 3 year old daughter many times and we feel very confident in her care for our child!...

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Carri C.

Outgoing, Fun, Reliable, Dependable Sitter/nanny

Laguna Niguel, CA

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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...

Care Member says "I recently adopted a rescue dog, William, and had to travel out of town for a weekend. It had only been 6 weeks since the adoption and I was not...

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Diana A.

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
I'm a people person. I love to help and make people comfortable. Love children. I speak English and Spanish fluently. Have worked with patients who have Cancer, Dementia, Diabetes Care, Stroke Survivors, Autism , ALS Alzheimer's and companionship. Memory Care Specialist. Specialist in loving and positive care. Help with...

Care Member says "Diana is an excellent caregiver! My son diagnosed with autism connected instantly with Diana. She was kind, compassionate and fun. My husband and I...

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Jennel V.

Personal Care Attendant

Oceanside, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
I'm a Special Education Teacher and have worked in the field for over 15 years. I have experience with a wide range of needs and ages. It's my passion! I'm also a mother and animal lover! Feel free to send me a message, I'd love to chat further to see if it might be a good fit :) -Jennel
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Brenda L.

Caregiver/babysitter

Murrieta, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Brenda and I'm 43 years old , I have 20 years of experience as a caregiver/ babysitter, I'm vaccinated and I have work with special needs children and adults .

Kim A. says "I love Brenda with all my heart. She is fun, passionate, a hard worker, and does a wonderful job! I would hire her or someone just like her a thousand times"

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Brianna R.

Born To Be A Babysitter

Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Ellie Z. says "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...

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Jenny W.

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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Janice H.

Loving Caregiver For All Types Of Needs

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a 57yr old who has retired from working with doctors for 30 years. I began working as a house manager for a large family, handling many daily needs, which include: shopping, meal preparation, driving, organizing, cleaning, pet care, and everything that each day brought. When that job ended, I began my next adventure as a...

Joann G. says "Janice is the best always early, dependable, joy filled, exceptional worker"

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.35/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.2

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in San Clemente, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in San Clemente, CA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Aileen R.

5 STARS +++ Aileen is a very rare special soul! She is exceptionally skilled in all levels. She shows she cares in so many ways and is...

- Care member

Rebecca K.

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...

- Shaoqing X.

Diana A.

Diana has been instrumental in so much positive change and development with my mother since she came on to care for her in August. She's...

- Barbara M.

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