Find special needs adult care in San Diego, CA that you’ll love

236 special needs adult care are listed in San Diego, CA

The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 4 years

Special needs adult care in San Diego, CA

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Michelle T.


San Diego, CA

$23-25/hr5 yrs exp

My Special Needs

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...
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Marlene M.


San Diego, CA

$20-35/hr9 yrs exp

Caring, Compassionate, With Patience

I'm patient and have great respect for seniors. I've cared for several seniors while residing in Minnesota. One couple in particular required transportation, bookkeeping, house cleaning, meal prep, bathing, transferring to and from beds, shopping and errands. This job lasted 1. 5 years until this wonderful couple passed away, 1...
Marlene can also help with: Respite care, errands, light cleaning, personal care, transportation, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Marlene has been a companion and care giver for my handicapped husband for about 3 months. She is very caring, helpful, hardworking and pleasant person to be with. I recommend Marlene highly."

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Lois S.


San Diego, CA

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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 my home but also waited patiently for me during the...

Mohammed J.

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Alexandra M.


San Diego, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Grounded, Trustworthy Montessori-trained Nanny & Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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,...
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Diana K.


San Diego, CA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate, reliable caregiver with excellent communication skills 30+yrs nursing experience ; Medication Certified; :Alzheimer's/Dementia:: stroke/disabilities. Physical therapy..; ADLS, CPR/ Errands/DR. appts; ; Meal prep/feeding Activities/outdoors; Companionship .. ETC. AVAILABILITY; 12/24 hr shifts ; live-in ;...
Diana can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Diana cared for my parents for nearly a year. My mom’s health had deteriorated to the point of being full assist with a hospital bed, wheelchair and at times needing a Hoyer lift. Diana was experienced and very capable with all this. My mom was eventually put on...

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Ely E.


San Diego, CA

$25-42/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant Of 18 Years Looking For Part Time Or Full Time Work.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with seniors for 18 years now. I'm punctual, caring, hard working and am ready to work with your loved one. I've worked with children with special needs, and the senior community. I have excellent references and experiences that can contribute to me working with your loved one. My experience includes the...
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Ely is AMAZING!!!!!!!! She has been helping with my 82 year old dad for a couple of months! She is a very hard worker- goes above and beyond expectations! She is kind and patient. Dependable. Punctual! And HONEST! She comes highly +++ recommend!"

Cathy J.

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Juliet F.


San Diego, CA

$22-26/hr2 yrs exp

Nonprofit Founder And Former Behavioral Technician/Direct Care Paraprofessional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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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Makenna G.


San Diego, CA

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

Registered Behavioral Therapist

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...
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Natalie R.


San Diego, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

LVN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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 every time that I go back to San Diego. I would highly...

Chad H.

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Melissa G.


San Diego, CA

$18-23/hr2 yrs exp

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. She handles each task with care, professionalism, and...

Angie L.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Ellie and I have an associate degree in occupational assistant . I have worked with children with special needs at Poway unified school. I live with my family in Rancho Bernado . I have 2 boys on college now . I'm reliable , caring and trustworthy. I'm also CPR certified and passed back ground check .
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Annie S.


San Diego, CA

$10-15/hr

Compassionate And Responsible Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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."

Derek H.

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Wade P.


San Diego, CA

$50/hr5 yrs exp

Fun & Engaging Elementary SDC Teacher (Mild-Mod)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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 mom & dad, much faster. I thought our son would tend to...

Michael M.

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Sherri R.


San Diego, CA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Trained Nurse No License Available For Home Care. Great Housekeeper And Listener.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Sherri. I currently reside in San Diego and Los Angeles. I'm a registered home health aide/IHHS. Graduated from Vocational Nursing School. I get along with people from all backgrounds and have nursing experience in hospice with cancer, Alzheimer's, physical and mental disabilities. I love working with adults and...
Sherri can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Sherri, is very caring and takes her time attending to my mother's needs. She is soft spoken and has a beautiful smile. My mom looks forward to her visits."

Pamela S.

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Katrina E.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Over 10 Years Experience...Senior Care & Disabled

Cooking light meals, Companionship, Dispensing Meds, Scheduling Appointments and Transporting Clients.
Katrina can also help with: Companionship, transportation
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Katrina is very caring, patient, compassionate, detail oriented and an overall loving person. No task was too menial for her. She never complained and always gave 100% with a smile on her face. "

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Martha O.


San Diego, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Seniors Caregiver And After School Care For Children

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a State Certified Health Care Aide with more than 10 years experience caring for elders and people with disabilities, ambulatory limitations, recuperating from surgeries and spinal cord injuries, Alzheimer's, Ataxia, Aphasia, Parkinson's and Dementia. Heart and respiratory deceases, oxygen tanks, Hoyer lifts, hospital beds...
Martha can also help with: Errands, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"LOOK NO FURTHER! Martha is incredible, she is knowledgeable, patient, flexible, honest, gentle, caring, sympathetic, and experienced. Unfortunately, our mother was diagnosed with Cancer, bid ridden, and on hospice for 9 months before she passed. We are truly lucky...

Care member

Hi! I'm Mady. I'm currently in the process of trying to renew my CPR certification. Other than that, I am not certified in any medical area. However, I have cared for my bed ridden mother since I was 10 years old. I've helped administer medications orally, intravenously, and via injection. I am really just ready to learn...
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Jennifer S.


San Diego, CA

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

I am a full-time graduate student at Immaculata University obtaining my masters and certification in Elementary/Special Education. Prior to returning to school I worked in the financial industry for 14 years. I have all of my child abuse and criminal clearances for student teaching. I love children and am very excited about my...
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Carly L.


San Diego, CA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Companion/Caretaker

I am a friendly, 25-year-old female living in North County San Diego with a passion for helping others. I studied Communication Disorders in college, and have experience as a behavior therapist, as well as a camp counselor to young adults with moderate to severe developmental disabilities. I am a Registered Behavioral...
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Sara C.


San Diego, CA

$20-40/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

I have experience caring for my old grandpa who passed away. I am passionate about finding a job helping special needs clients so I can not only care for them but also be their best friend. Im a outgoing, bubbly, kind and caring college student (age 23) and willing to learn more with every job I take.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in San Diego, CA

Marlene M.

5.0

Marlene has been a companion and care giver for my handicapped husband for about 3 months. She is very caring, helpful, hardworking and pleasant person to be with. I recommend Marlene highly.

- Care member

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.

Diana K.

5.0

Diana has been my mom's caregiver for over 3 years now. She is reliable on time and knowledgeable about taking care of patients. She is on top of everything. My mom started to get bed sores. Diana spotted and told me what I needed to get for her to treat them early. Even the doctor was surprised...

- Care member

Ely E.

5.0

Ely is AMAZING!!!!!!!! She has been helping with my 82 year old dad for a couple of months! She is a very hard worker- goes above and beyond expectations! She is kind and patient. Dependable. Punctual! And HONEST! She comes highly +++ recommend!

- Cathy 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.

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Adult Care in San Diego, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 45 reviews of the 236 listed special needs adult care.