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54 special needs caregivers are listed in Santa Barbara, CA
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Santa Barbara, CA
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Hi my name is Jo! I am RBT trained and looking to work with special needs families! I love to work on late weekday nights and weekends as well as overnight sitting!
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Welcome Families! My name is Jenna. I have worked with children and families for over 12 years. I have worked as Nanny for various families in a full-time, part-time, temp, and on-call capacity. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, preschool, elementary age, and preteens/teens. I also have experience with multiples...
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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I've worked with children from different age groups and children with special needs. I am a Santa Barbara local and I enjoy hiking, nature, music, and reading.
Jasmine S.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi! Along with babysitting, I can help with light housekeeping, cooking, babysitting, running errands, and homework. I have my own car so I would be able to drive myself to and from, and your kids if needed! I'm currently in school to get my master's in psychology. Because of this I have experience with childhood development. I...
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Hi there! I'm a Santa Barbara local currently seeking consistent part-time work supporting families and households in the area. I have over 10 years of paid childcare and family assistance experience in a variety of roles including babysitting, nannying, tutoring & homework help, meal prepping & general household support,...
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Outgoing , responsible, kid lover, excellent cook, multitasker, pet lover, great communicator, reliable, goal oriented, safe driver, special needs experience
Jacqueline E.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Currently I am working as a para educator at a local junior high school . I love my job. I l assist general classrooms and also assist special need students. I like working with kids because it is very rewarding. Seeing them grow up and learn new things is an awesome feeling.
I started working with kids a couple years after...
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Hi! My name is Elijah! I am an active athletic young adult studying my second year at UCSB for communication. I plan on going to the fire academy and becoming a firefighter post-college. I have been told by everyone around me that I am great with children and that I would be ignorant to not put myself out there for caregiving. I...
Liv C.
Santa Barbara, CA
$16/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I am currently a part-time student at SBCC. I have a very flexible schedule and I love kids, all ages. I am more than happy to help clean around the house, carpooling the kids etc.... I have worked with special needs children for two years in high school and have babysitting experience as well. Please feel free to reach out!
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Hello I am Zephyr, I am a student at Santa Barbara City College, studying as a business administration major. I have babysat for over five families all of which were family friends. I have over 2 years of experience babysitting, I have been babysitting children between the ages of 4 and 12 since I was 16 years old (just over two...
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I have worked in special education and early intervention services for the past 3 years. Before that, I was the oldest child of 4. Growing up, I served numerous roles in my community that designated me as a helper and nurturer. I pursued a degree in psychology, communication and sociology in college. After graduation, I acquired...
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I was born and raised in Santa Barbara, being a Bishop Diego High School alumni! I am currently a student at Colorado State University where I am studying Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education. My goal for the future is to become an elementary school teacher here in Santa Barbara, but...
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I'm a Native from Santa Barbara California, I've worked in acute care, Cottage Hospital, VNA Serenity House, I also worked with special needs at Hillside House, and have worked privately for residents in the community with dementia, as well as stroke patients and people suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease and MS
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Hello! My name is Cherith. I'm a registered nurse with over 10 years of experience in critical care and med-evac flight nursing. I am comfortable with caring for all ages from infants to seniors. My experience working in the ICU has allowed me to become an expert in bed bound patients with extensive medical needs and my flight...
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Ella B.
Santa Barbara, CA
$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Fun, Creative Sitter Ready To Build A Relationship With Kids And Family:)
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I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I am a business major at SBCC and specialize in music and art. I've worked with kids ever since I was 13. I love art and creativity. I have specific training and experience with teaching and aiding children with special needs. I absolutely love children...
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I have an extensive knowledge in providing care for children from newborn, preschool, twins and all ages. I have an exceptional cooking availability to cook organic nutritional meals. I will provide transportation to and from school if needed. I am very loving, caring, trustworthy, energetic, flexible and bilingual (Spanish and...
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"Esther is AMAZING. She was our full time nanny from ~4 months to ~2 years, until my daughter started preschool. Esther is loving, reliable, and efficient. She took care of all of us, going above and beyond to...
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Taylor M.
Goleta, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi! I am a college student and athlete at UCSB. I have been babysitting for the last five years and have ran a summer swim school the last three years with over 60 kids. I am CPR certified, have a car, and have experience with special needs children. My most recent experience has been working as a counselor for the Sports Camp...
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"Taylor has cared for our two children for the past eight years. From infants to 8 year olds. She is beyond responsible, communicates great, respectful, and most of all our children love her! She always has a...
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Hi, I'm Chelsea. Thank you for reading my profile! As a conscientious young woman with a Psychology degree and 15 years of experience working consistently with children from infancy through young adulthood, I would love to make an impact on your family's development and happiness! My thousands of hours working in schools,...
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"Chelsea is an amazing nanny - one I would highly recommend (and have been) to everyone. She's been working part time (~25 hrs) for my family for 6 months now and we couldn't be happier with her. First of...
Reviewed by Ana J.
Sigal P.
Goleta, CA
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Sigal. I am a UCSB student with 9 years of babysitting experience including my little sister with special needs. I work well with all ages as I have experience with most. I am very patient and love to entertain with crafts, games, or anything related to the specific interests of the child I'm working with. I...
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"Sigal was on time and prepared. She came with a variety of activities and games to keep my twins entertained, and she was always willing to go the extra mile to make sure they were happy.
I was particularly...
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Hi, I'm a mother of three wonderful grown children. While in college, I worked as a full-time, live-in nanny for four years. In high school I completed 400 hours of Occupational Childcare. Recently I have trained in Waldorf-inspired early childhood home based care and was also a Waldorf and Montessori mom.
I have employed...
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"Tina was an amazing part of our life and son's life. We know he was in safe hands while she watched
him. Lucky for you( whomever is reading this) that we moved, so you can hire her. We had planned on having...
Reviewed by Dave H.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Santa Barbara, CA
Esther R.
5.0
Esther is AMAZING. She was our full time nanny from ~4 months to ~2 years, until my daughter started preschool. Esther is loving, reliable, and efficient. She took care of all of us, going above and beyond to help with laundry, cooking, and keeping our plants alive! We love Esther and you will too...
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Taylor M.
5.0
Taylor has cared for our two children for the past eight years. From infants to 8 year olds. She is beyond responsible, communicates great, respectful, and most of all our children love her! She always has a fun activity or adventure up her sleeve that our kids love, as well as shifting into the...
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Chelsea A.
5.0
Chelsea is an amazing nanny - one I would highly recommend (and have been) to everyone. She's been working part time (~25 hrs) for my family for 6 months now and we couldn't be happier with her. First of all, she truly cares for our little girl and it shows: this is not a job for her, but a...
- Ana J.
Sigal P.
5.0
Sigal was on time and prepared. She came with a variety of activities and games to keep my twins entertained, and she was always willing to go the extra mile to make sure they were happy.
I was particularly impressed with Sigal's ability to handle my twins when they were fussy or upset. She was...
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Tina B.
5.0
Tina is a natural and rare caregiver who serves from her heart. Children , babies , and all those who require care feel drawn to her loving presence. Caregiving is a true calling for Tina and anyone who works with her is lucky. We need more people in the world like her , she has the patience ,...
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Ratings for Santa Barbara, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 54 listed special needs caregivers.