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Kristie T.

Friendly And Professional Caregiver

Arroyo Grande, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
Hello! I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with a heart for enriching the lives of individuals. I have 7 years of caregiving experience. In the past I have worked mainly with elderly clients and special needs clients. I am professional and here to help with the day to day needs of your loved ones. I can help with meal...

Sharon B. says "I hired Kristie and found her to be very pleasant, punctual and helpful. I would not hesitate to hire her again when the need arises."

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Arroyo Grande, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have been working as a babysitter/nanny for about 8 years now. I currently attend the University of Redlands, where I am majoring in psychology. I am very interested in working with children with special needs, which started because I grew up with a brother who is on the autism spectrum and has ADHD. I have cared for several...

Simon S. says "Hayley was a great companion to our special needs daughter. She was attentive, but at the same time she knew when to give her space. We are definitely...

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Arroyo Grande, CA

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$20/hr
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
respite care
I currently work with special need adults for our local school district in Oceano. I have experience with in home care. I can provide references as well!
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Arroyo Grande, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I have a lot of experience in child care specifically working with children with special needs or disabilities. I was inspired to come into this field by my cousin who is my age and diagnosed with autism. She is the same age as me and we grew up living next door to each other. I have a lot of patience for those who genuinely...
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Experienced With IEP's, IFSP's, Report Writing

Arroyo Grande, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I worked for the state of California in their early start program as a vendor- doing home visits and parental education for children under 3 who have a diageneses or at least 33 percent delay in one developmental area. I have written reports for IEP's and IFSP's and worked with children who are experiencing cleft palate, down...
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Arroyo Grande, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hello, I currently work with special needs students in an elementary school setting. Would love to chat more.
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Arroyo Grande, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
errands
respite care
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am currently a full time registered nurse, with my masters degrees in nursing and my bachelors degree in rehabilitation and disability studies. Working 3 days on and 4 days off gives me some extra time to work among my community! I feel confident and capable of handling elderly care!
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Caregiver Available

Arroyo Grande, CA

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$17/hr
7 years experience
I am in college studying Early Childhood Special Education. I have worked with several kids who have autism along with my cousin who has severe down syndrome. I have also babysat for kids with other health issues who need medications on a regular basis so I am used to that. I always get along really well with the special needs...
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Arroyo Grande, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hi, I'm Quinn! I'm a para educator in special education, with a background in child care, tutoring, and classroom assistance. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology, and am currently planning on going for my master's in speech pathology. I am passionate about communication and accommodation. My availability is after school...
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Special Needs Care Provider

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
9 years experience
I have been providing special needs care to an adolescent with a rare syndrome for the past 4 months. In that time his life has drastically improved due to the impact I've been able to make upon his life. I put everything I have into this job to impact as many areas of his life as I am able to. I could never treat a care giving...
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Santa Maria, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, This is Shaima. I have been working as a caregiver for 5 years. I have worked with special needs, autism and basic care, etc. I'm comfortable working with pretty much all different age groups. I would be happy to assist you.

Christine H. says "I highly recommend Shaima. She has been working with my neurodiverse young adult son for about a month now. She helps him plan his meals for the week,...

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Senior Care

Santa Maria, CA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hi! I have been a caregiver for 19 years now. I work in group homes, retirement centers, and private home care. I have worked with the elderly, and the disabled/ special-needs , working with wheelchairs, Hoyer Lift, transferring, etc.
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Santa Maria, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I've worked with the Respite program to provide care for my cousin who has autism. I've worked as a school counselor with students who have disabilities.
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Special Education Teacher

Pismo Beach, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have 24 years of Special Education teaching experience. My Master's degree in in Special Education Mod/Severe with an emphasis on Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities. I have worked with children and adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Cornelia De Lang Syndrome, and...
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Part-time Experienced Care Giver

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children who were mentally challenged and with children having autism. I am patient, assertive and loving with them as well.
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Caregiver, Personal Assistant

Santa Maria, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
respite care
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
Currently looking for extra work. Looking for extra work currently do caregiving and personal assisting for a family member . I have been in the field for over 20 years all kinds of experience from developmental disabled adults , children elderly care as well as personal assisting .
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Energetic And Bubbly Sitter

Santa Maria, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello families ! Just a little about me, I have worked with students and adults who have special needs for the last 2 1/2 years! I absolutely love what I do, and I am actually finishing up my undergrad this May with a major in Psychology, then starting a teaching residency program next spring to get my Special Education teaching...
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About Lynette

Nipomo, CA

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$19/hr
20 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun determined caring I like caring for people with special needs because it makes me believe that I am helping others. I'm looking for a job that gives me purpose. I started caring for people with special needs when I started teaching 20 years ago. I loved the students that were in my...
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Nipomo, CA

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$0/hr
1 year experience
Hi I'm Camisha, age 24. I've been professionally caregiving for almost a year. But I have 8+ years working with elderly, starting off with my grandparents, Family friends to facilities and in home care and 2+ years with special needs, being a TA in high school and becoming a behavioral therapist for two years. Since I was young...
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Me

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$27/hr
12 years experience
Companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I am female caregiver with 10+ years of caregiving experience, including seniors, disabled young adults, autism spectrum, pets and kids. I am a reliable, caring and above all a respectful individual.
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  • 40 special needs adult care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.33/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs adult care is 5.0

Recent special needs adult care reviews from local parents in Arroyo Grande, CA

Special Needs Adult Care in Arroyo Grande, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 40 listed special needs adult care

Kristie T.

I hired Kristie and found her to be very pleasant, punctual and helpful. I would not hesitate to hire her again when the need arises.

- Sharon B.

Hayley S.

Hayley was a great companion to our special needs daughter. She was attentive, but at the same time she knew when to give her space. We...

- Simon S.

Shaima L.

I highly recommend Shaima. She has been working with my neurodiverse young adult son for about a month now. She helps him plan his meals for...

- Christine H.

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