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392 special needs caregivers are listed in San Diego, CA
The average rate is $21/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in San Diego, CA
Ashley W.
San Diego, CA
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs And Personal Care Assistant. CNA And Companion Services.
5.0
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I really enjoy being involved in this field. Everyone needs someone sometimes is my motto. I feel there is no better gift then the gift of a helping hand to a fellow human being.
I am a mindful and observant caregiver with a lot of patience. I am willing to give you a 3 hour free trial of my services.
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I am very passionate about special needs children. Their complexities are intriguing and challenging to me. I am eager to learn and participate as much as I can. My care is comprised of infants and toddlers with Aspergers, delayed development, medically fragile, premature, sensory integration disorder, and speech delayed. I...
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...
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.
Recent review:
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.
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.
Recent review:
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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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...
Recent review:
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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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...
Recent review:
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...
Recent review:
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...
Recent reviews:
5.0
I have known Jess for long time and she is awesome. My son loves hanging out with her. She is responsible and reliable and very kind. She knows how to work with little ones and does a great job engaging with...
Reviewed by Care member
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...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Denise is friendly and reliable. Our experience with Denise was wonderful.
Reviewed by Yadira M.
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....
Recent reviews:
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.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Nicolette and I'd love the opportunity to meet you and your family! I absolutely love working with children and have been for the past 9 years. I have worked with disabled, special needs children, preschoolers, and infants which I adore the most. I was a devoted Preschool teacher at Kinder Care and Incarnation...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Nikki cared for our son for one and a half years, and helped us through all the transitions, from when he was seven months old to now being two. Promptness and adaptability set her apart and their daily park...
Reviewed by Tania K.
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...
Recent reviews:
5.0
We just moved to the area and Sydney is the first babysitter I have used. She was nothing less than amazing! It was wonderful to come home and find she did so much more with the kids and home than was asked of...
Reviewed by Monica A.
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...
Recent reviews:
5.0
One of the best parenting decisions we have made is hiring Amber as our nanny! Amber started nannying for us when our daughter was 6 months old. She has been an integral part of our family from January 2019...
Reviewed by Care member
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...
Recent reviews:
5.0
There are not enough words to describe how much Carol has meant to my family, not just as a caregiver, but as a part of my family. She always went above and beyond what she was paid to do, from cleaning up and...
Reviewed by Amy A.
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...
Recent review:
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 150 reviews of the 392 listed special needs caregivers.