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Sylvia M.

HEALTHY EATING MADE Simple For The Family! With FOODS That Still Taste YummY : )

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
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 :) As part of my caregiving help this can GREATLY improve-- behavior, energy, physical/ emotional health, learning & more! Some ways I can help: 1) SHOPPING: going...
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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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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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Marina B.

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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Nicole L.

Orange, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hello, I bring over a decade of experience as a dedicated nanny, mothers helper and home manager. My background includes caring for children of all ages including special needs (ABA trained) and fostering environments where they can thrive. My approach is characterized by patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for child...

Care Member says "She was on time and everything worked out great. "

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Lindsay S.

Costa Mesa, CA

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello families! I have 14 years of full-time nanny experience plus 6 years of babysitting. I also helped raise a bonus daughter from 3 weeks old to age 4, giving me strong newborn and infant-care experience. Growing up as one of six children, three with special needs, taught me patience, empathy, and how to support kids with...

Karen G. says "We had a great interview with Lindsay. She was prompt, professional and kind. Our family needs changed otherwise we would have hired her."

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Emily H.

About Me, Emily!

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
Hello Orange County! My name is Emily. I am a returning college student in search of local loving families to join. As a former behavior technician and local nanny, I have years of diverse child and infant care experience. I have been working with children for nearly 10 years as a part-time nanny, tutor, lifeguard, and...

Megan Z. says "Emily was on time and super nice and communicative. Will definitely hire her again to babysit!"

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Brittney R.

Full-Time Nanny Available

Anaheim, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
15 years of child care experience, 5 years of experience working with children with special needs. I am a very patient, warm, and knowledgeable nanny who enjoys being part of children's development and growth.

Luisa O. says "Brittney is wonderful with children. She has a calm and caring quality about her that children naturally gravitate toward. She can manage a classroom yet...

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Samantha J.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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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Sara Z.

Full Time Caregiver/Nanny

Orange, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
home modification
visiting physician
dementia
personal care
+ 1 more
I worked at SAUSD with clients with special needs. Some with physical and/or mental challenges, I also work with several care giving agencies for over nine years, I am experienced working with clients with Alzheimer's , dementia, cancer, post surgery, also memory loss and/or mental disabilities, some of my responsibilities have...

Lorena P. says "Sara commits to her job, she goes beyond the patients needs. She is also very knowledgeable, and trustworthy."

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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
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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Sara Z.

Special Education Caregiver/Nanny

Orange, CA

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience
I worked for Santa Ana USD for over 10 years in the special education department. Started with the elementary level promoted to middle and high school. Later with students who graduated from high school and became Regional Center clients. One of my responsibilities was to assist in their transition to become independent and deal...
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Kimberly E.

Behavior Support Is Here!

Orange, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Updated - I recently worked as a nanny close to 2 years with a family with 2 kids on the spectrum *Background & DMV Clearance through current and past company as well as school districts . I am also *CPR Certified I have experience (work wise & personal ) on several levels of pediatric special needs; from cancer patients,...

Cynthia S. says "Kimberly is the most amazing and trustworthy person I had ever meet! She is so professional and considerate, she really care about the best for kids."

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Sylvia M.

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi there, I am an Organic Food & Somatic Healing Life Coach -Special Needs focused (SDP, RC Vendor-Certified!). My Goal is to help make your life easier, healthier, and happier! I mix Organic Food support with Movement & OUTDOOR time to create a FUN, SAFE, HEALTHY environment. 1) GROCERY SUPPORT: Find foods that taste...

Care Member says "Sylvia is caring and kind… she is very concerned about our mom‘s welfare and health. Her main area of expertise is nutrition and she has changed our...

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Natividad L.

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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Andrea M.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Caitlin A.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
For over a decade, I've dedicated myself to creating enriching experiences for children and providing peace of mind for their families. My motivation stems from a genuine desire to positively impact young lives and offer reliable support to parents. I bring a patient and friendly approach to my work. I'm comfortable caring for...

Bijan Z. says "Caitlin is an absolutely amazing nanny!! For the past year, she has been our full-time nanny for our daughter, who was 3 months old when she started. She...

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Brooke H.

Orange, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hi, I'm Brooke! I have 7+ years of childcare experience, including working with special needs children in a middle school setting. I'm CPR & First Aid certified and a longtime swim instructor. I'm dependable, patient, and love creating fun, safe, and engaging activities that help kids learn and grow. I look forward to helping...

Sophia H. says "I hired Brooke as a nanny for my 2 kids (10 y/o girl, 6 y/o boy) for 5 months to help out with distance learning and childcare while my husband and I...

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Julie G.

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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Kaela R.

Dependable Nanny Who Creates Safe, Fun Spaces For Kids To Grow, Learn, And Feel Confident Daily.

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
Fueled by a passion for children's growth, I've had 10+ experience with children between tutoring, babysitting, nannying, and coaching. My background includes a college degree and coursework in Early Child Development. I am comfortable and experienced caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. My...

Care Member says "Kaela was very good with our baby and very helpful and professional. "

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Andrea M.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...

Carolina J. says "Andrea was incredibly helpful, positive, and supportive. She supported me with my huge dog by walking him, cleaning up after him, feeding him, and...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.06/hr as of March 2026

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Tustin, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 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

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.

Nicole L.

She was on time and everything worked out great.

- Care member

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