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401 special needs caregivers are listed in San Diego, CA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in San Diego, CA
Lois S.
San Diego, CA
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
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For approximately I worked within the school district for elementary, middle, and high school district. Over 70% of my duties entailed working with special ed children.
5.0
"I would like to give a high rank to Lois for her exceptional assistance in taking me to the hospital for a clinical procedure and staying with me throughout the process. Lois not only offered to pick me up from...
Reviewed by Mohammed J.
Alexandra M.
San Diego, CA
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient, Grounded, Trustworthy Montessori-trained Nanny & Educator
5.0
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Patient, grounded, and trustworthy Montessori-trained Consultant, Neurodiversity Educator, & Nanny with over 20 years of experience guiding infants and children to be healthy independent individuals who trust life and understand their unique connection to community and environment. Expert household and administrative assistant,...
Rachel B.
San Diego, CA
$47/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, my name is Rachel/34 and I am a kind and active woman living in San Diego with my very sweet pup Dougie. I went to college in Albany, NY where I played soccer on scholarship.
I have years of experience working at a senior care facility which I really enjoyed. I've also done physical therapy with them, so we can include that...
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My name is Denise I am 30 years old... I have 3 girls of my own. I have a 10, 7 and 3-year-old. I have taken care of kids since I was 7. I am a certified medical assistant and CPR/first aid certified. I am bilingual ENGLISH/SPANISH . I have 10 years of medical experience so I'm ready for any situation. I have worked with special...
Juliet F.
San Diego, CA
$22-26/hr • 2 yrs exp
Nonprofit Founder And Former Behavioral Technician/Direct Care Paraprofessional
5.0
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Hi, I'm Juliet! I'm 27, from North Carolina, and have my BA in Studio Art. In 2019 I founded Project, a nonprofit and photography series about people with Down syndrome, inspired by my 22-year-old sister.
In addition to caring for my sister throughout her childhood, I worked for 2 years a Behavioral Technician for children...
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Hi there! My name is Natalie and I've been a local to Mission Beach for the last eight years. I am an LVN but have recently decided to take a break from my nursing career after suffering from an injury in 2020. I've been a pediatric nurse since 2009 and have plenty of experience as a caregiver. I am familiar with special needs...
5.0
"I am a quadriplegic that travels alone. Natalie assisted with some of my personal care, along with helping me shower. She is professional, caring and compassionate. She is in my database and I will use her...
Reviewed by Chad H.
5.0
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I am a passionate and dedicated special education care provider with experience working with individuals with developmental, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities. As a Registered Behavioral Therapist, I am trained to provide evidence-based interventions to promote positive behavior change.
My commitment to safety and...
Melissa G.
San Diego, CA
$18-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
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I have experience caring for those with special needs. I love helping others and watching them achieve their goals. In addition to this in have also had multiple family members who have these needs as well.
5.0
"Melissa is a sweet, dependable young woman who helps me with personal care (lifting, transferring, hygiene care, dressing, medicine administration, household care, etc.), because I have a physical disability....
Reviewed by Angie L.
5.0
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Hello! I am a Special Education teacher and with a class of 16 kiddos aged K-3rd in the public school system in San Diego. Before moving to CA I worked as a tutor/ special needs caregiver in Salt Lake City. I have 5+ years experience of working 1 on 1 with students of all ages (pre-elementary to post graduate) in order to help...
5.0
"Our 6 year old son had a rough start with 1st-grade math so we decided to get him a tutor twice a week. He loves working with Wade and is very attentive to Wade whereas our son tends to get bored with us, his...
Reviewed by Michael M.
5.0
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Hello I love working with special needs children and adults. I have a BA in Education from the University of San Diego. In college I gained experience by working in as a Teacher's Aide and thru several practicums. I have great compassion and enjoy working with others. I am a responsible person and make sure I follow thru with...
5.0
"Annie is very professional and punctual."
Reviewed by Derek H.
Jessica G.
San Diego, CA
$30-31/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Teacher, And Special Needs Care Provider
5.0
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Whatever sort of family structure and flow you have in here to support it!
I have been babysitting professionally for over six years, worked as a special needs respite worker (3-55 y/o), camp counselor (3-14 y/o), substitute teacher (infant to school age), and ran an after school program for a year (k-8).
Most recently I...
5.0
"Jessica is my go-to sitter whenever my husband and I have date night. The kids absolutely love her and get so excited when she comes over. I've known her for a few years now, and I can tell she really loves...
Reviewed by Lily K.
5.0
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Hello!! I have 4 kids of my own. I have a 18, 17, 13 and 9-year-old. I've taken care of kids since I was 7. I always take care of my nieces and nephews and friends' kids. They say I'm super mom because I can take care of 10 at a time if I had to. I am a certified medical assistant and CPR/First Aid certified. I have 11 years of...
5.0
"If you need full time care of even last minute care she's the person you need to call! "
Reviewed by Courtney S.
Laura O.
San Diego, CA
$23-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Committed To Meeting Children's And Parent's Needs. 20 Years Experience..
5.0
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Previous preschool teacher and childcare provider of 20 years with education and experience in special needs. Excellent references, AA in Child Development, CPR/First Aid certified, Covid-19 vaccinated, Child Nutrition Specialist, clean background and driving record, Non-smoker, and have experienced with ages 3 months-17 years....
5.0
"Laura O. What can I say. She's been working with our daughter over the last 20 years & is absolutely amazing! We take her any hours she has for us & she squeezes us in as often as she can. Laura is...
Reviewed by Tracy B.
Leanora S.
San Diego, CA
$24-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny And Yoga Teacher Available For Childcare
5.0
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Hello, San Diego parents! I am a 56-year-old Harvard-educated Nanny and yoga teacher with extensive childcare experience with children of all ages including 5-month-old twins, 18-month-old twins, toddlers, all the way up to 8 to 10 years old and teenagers.
Overall, I am committed to helping each child grow and achieve while...
5.0
"Lea sits for us on frequent date nights and the girls love her! My daughters are 5 and 4 and behave very well when "Miss Lea" is around. She enjoys bringing crafts and art supplies when she visits and we always...
Reviewed by Andrea M.
5.0
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Hello families!
It's that time again to search for another sweet family. Open to most ages but really enjoy growing with families from the beginning to build a strong connection and support system.
I've nannied for 10+ years ( mostly full time) as well as worked in classrooms and specialized/ trained previously in behavioral...
5.0
"Amber is hands-down the best nanny/babysitter/family assistant we have ever worked with. She helped my family for almost 4 years starting when my daughter was almost 1 year old. She has a warm personality and...
Reviewed by Alicia T.
4.6
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I'm Sydney, a nanny based in San Diego, CA and originally from Chicago, IL. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, with a B. A. in Sociology and a Minor in Human Services, I decided to move to San Diego. I have many years of experience looking after children, children with special needs and providing...
5.0
"We use Sydney on a regular basis and I am not sure what we would do without her.Time and time again Sydney goes above and beyond the call of duty.She is responsible, competent, trustworthy and very mature....
Reviewed by Nina S.
5.0
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I love helping families care for their children and senior parents! I have over 13 years of experience as a para-educator and receptionist/nurse in schools and worked with special needs children. I ran a small daycare when my children were young. I have over 15 years of nanny experience (both live in and live out) for numerous...
5.0
"Carol is very loving and treated my two boys like her own grandchildren. She did arts and crafts with them, took them to activities and made fun food projects with them. I cannot say enough positive things...
Reviewed by Melanie B.
5.0
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Hi, I'm Briana! I'm 25 yo. I recently moved to Rancho Santa Fe. I am studying childhood education and applied behavior analysis. I have done 1-on-1 behavioral therapy with special needs children aging from 2-17. I've worked in ABA for almost 4 years with over 60 families. I also volunteer in a philanthropy program dedicated to...
5.0
"Bri was the best with our 2 kids (2/8 years old). She is the sweetest and truly gave her heart to our babies. We are so grateful to have had her in our lives!"
Reviewed by Robyn F.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Monica and I am looking forward to seeing if I'm a good fit for your family :) I have a BA from San Diego State University and over 8 years of experience in childcare. I just finished working with a family in San Francisco, nannying for a little girl from 3 months to 18 months. I moved back to SD to start my own...
5.0
"Monica watched our 3 year old daughter and 1 year old son for a few months at the beginning of quarantine and we could not have been happier with her. She did a wonderful job of keeping both kids happy and...
Reviewed by Kevin M.
Sammantha B.
San Diego, CA
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Nursing Student Looking To Gain More Experience Of Care Taking
5.0
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Hi my name is Sam! I'm a navy veteran who is now attending Point Loma Nazarene university for nursing. I am recently married and my husband and I live in north park. Growing up my mother was a special needs teacher and care giver and I was right beside her caring and learning for the children. Personally, I'm an organizer,...
5.0
"Sammantha (Sam) is awesome with children! She is loving, caring and works so well with kids. She comes from a very loving family, it goes to no surprise that she has a huge heart for others. She's organized and...
Reviewed by Stacie B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Diego, CA
Lois S.
5.0
I would like to give a high rank to Lois for her exceptional assistance in taking me to the hospital for a clinical procedure and staying with me throughout the process. Lois not only offered to pick me up from my home but also waited patiently for me during the procedure and drove me back home...
- Mohammed J.
Natalie R.
5.0
I am a quadriplegic that travels alone. Natalie assisted with some of my personal care, along with helping me shower. She is professional, caring and compassionate. She is in my database and I will use her every time that I go back to San Diego. I would highly recommend her professionalism to...
- Chad H.
Melissa G.
5.0
Melissa is a sweet, dependable young woman who helps me with personal care (lifting, transferring, hygiene care, dressing, medicine administration, household care, etc.), because I have a physical disability. She handles each task with care, professionalism, and compassion. I also admire her...
- Angie L.
Wade P.
5.0
Our 6 year old son had a rough start with 1st-grade math so we decided to get him a tutor twice a week. He loves working with Wade and is very attentive to Wade whereas our son tends to get bored with us, his mom & dad, much faster. I thought our son would tend to space out quickly with Wade, as he...
- Michael M.
Annie S.
5.0
Annie is very professional and punctual.
- Derek H.
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Ratings for San Diego, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in San Diego, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 155 reviews of the 401 listed special needs caregivers.