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Sandra D.

Energetic And Loving Sitter!!

Carlsbad, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have been a mom for 25 years and I have over 10 years of experience working children with and without special needs/autism. I am passionate about caring for ages newborns and up. Working with children has always been rewarding, enjoyable and a passion of mine. Having the opportunity to share my ideas and hear new ones from...
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Experienced Health Care Worker

Escondido, CA

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
respite care
dementia
+ 1 more
Experienced healthcare worker for over 10 years. I've worked in home and In facilities, both private care and agencies. I have extensive experience with special needs, Alzheimer's, dementia and stroke patients.
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Carlsbad, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is McKenna and I'm a 25-year-old currently pursuing my Master's in Nursing. I've been babysitting/nannying for 7 years and have experience with kids of all ages (infants- 12+ years). I have a bachelor's degree in public health, and have I've been working at Cincinnati Children's Hospital as a Behavioral Health...
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Loving Care For Special Needs

Carlsbad, CA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Hello, I am a California State Credentialed teacher and love working with special needs children. I am patient and caring.
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Escondido, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
As a dedicated special needs behavior technician with a decade of experience, my passion lies in fostering children's growth and development. I am patient, calm, and creative, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for your children to thrive. With my background in behavioral health, I understand the importance of...
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Part-Time Caregiver

Carlsbad, CA

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$17/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
errands
My experience includes one year of being a volunteer worker in the Activities department of a nursing during college. More recently, i am helping out friend/neighbor by checking on their special needs parents, shopping or preparing food, looking for hazards in the home, medicine compliance and some companionship. I briefly held...
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Careful Creative And Fun

Solana Beach, CA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
light cleaning
I taught high school special ed for 14 years. I've been an independent living coach for special needs adults for 8 years. Experience as PA managing an estate in Fairbanks for over 5 years. I have 4daughters a set of twins So multitasking management and self-advocacy comes as no surprise. I love my family, friends, and sports....
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Vista, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, I would love to help you out! My name is Jocelynn, and I have 10 years of overall experience caring for young children and 2 years of paid experience. I've helped care for my younger sister, who is now 10, as well as my special needs brother, who is now thriving at 15. I understand the importance of patience, reliability,...
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Escondido, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Behavior tech with 5 years of experience! I've worked with all kinds of special needs clients from children to seniors in their homes.
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Uniquely Experienced

San Marcos, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Hello my name is Janie and I have over 5 years experience working with students in special education. I was a paraeducator for the last 4 years and recently left my position to pursue to Masters degree in Education. I also have had training as an ABA therapist. I hope to hear from you soon if you have further questions!
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Child Disability Care

Carlsbad, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I have worked 7 months with a 5-year-old who has Agenesis of corpus callosum (ACC) a rare disorder that is present at birth (congenital). It is characterized by a partial or complete absence (agenesis) of an area of the brain that connects the two cerebral hemispheres. Due to the he had trouble walking, was not speaking at all,...
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Reiki Healer / Special Need / Caregiver / Early Development Coaching

Escondido, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
I have 10 years experience as a nanny and 3 years experience as a special need care for an autistic boy with 6 years old. I'm 42 years old and I am a mom of a 6 years old girl. I'm an energy healer certified as a Reiki Master, Meditation and yoga teacher. My best skills are helping kids to regulate their nervous system...
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San Marcos, CA

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$14/hr
My name is Diana I am very kind and compassionate person I worked with kids with disability and I would like to help you Thank you
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Vista, CA

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$20/hr
Hi, I'm Emily! I have cared for children for almost three years with children ages 2-12. I am a registered behavioral technician and have been helping children with autism learn coping skills and grow healthy habits. Safety and comfort are my top priorities so I always maintain a gentle and patient demeanor with whomever is...
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Babysitting Services

Vista, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Samantha I am 18 years old and just graduated high school in June. I'm currently a student as well as work part time as a gymnastics coach for ages 2-13. I have plenty experience with kids and have always loved working with them. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and have babysat for families with kids...
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Carlsbad, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I work in the Escondido district as a sub in especial needs. I also work in a house of brain injured children taking care of the kids that live there.
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Child care

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
- I am a very optimistic and happy person. I enjoy being outside and appreciate the small things in life. I am calm, patient, and caring. Regardless of what I am doing, I always strive to do my best. I'm dedicated and reliable, with 2 years of experience as an au pair and 1 year as a nanny in the U. S., caring for children of...
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San Marcos, CA

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Lauren. I'm 23 years old and currently studying Speech-Language Pathology at California State University San Marcos. I'm passionate about working with children and hope to one day help kids develop their communication skills as a speech therapist. I've been babysitting for 9 years and spent the last 4 years working as a...
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Solana Beach, CA

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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 4 daughters and a set of twins. I've taught 14 years special education at a local high school. I'm a independent living coach for special needs adults. Good communication multitasking and self-advocacy are all parts of my nature. I love sports, outdoors, the beach and my family. I coach in my community. Fun is a daily...
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San Diego, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi I'm Martin. I'm an Alumni from U. C. Santa Barbara. I was a technician in a dialysis clinic for 4 years. I have been working for a homeopathic clinic called for the past 4 years. I work part time with several naturopaths educating patients about their cardiovascular issues, type II diabetes, fibromyalgia and cancer. I...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.25/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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