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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Escondido, CA

The average rate is $21/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Escondido, CA

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Kelley E.


Escondido, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

A Very Special Needs Nanny

5.0

(6)

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I had an in-home family daycare for four years and my step-sister also had an in-home family daycare at her home. We worked together and I would bring my daycare children (with the parents permission) to her home every week. The children had a great time together. We had a special needs little boy who worked well with the other...
5.0
"Kelley is absolutely great! She tends to every need and makes every visit comfortable and helpful."

Reviewed by Daniel P.

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Robert H.


Escondido, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Care & Wellness

5.0

(2)

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I work a lot with kids! As a father I volunteer a lot at my daughters' school and as father of a special needs child I have a lot of patience which also comes from being a caregiver and special needs provider. I have worked special needs children as caregiver which included child development and special education needs which...
5.0
"Rob is a gentle, kind and likeable soul who will provide you, your loved one, your home with the kind of specialized care you need, whatever that may be. He is flexible to learn your individual situation and...

Reviewed by Jan M.

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Ismat A.


Escondido, CA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello there, My name is Ismat but most would call me, Amy. I live in Poway and I have 29 years worth of experience as a nanny. I have worked with children of all ages from newborns and twins, to teenagers and children with disabilities. Plus, I do sleep training for babies to put them in comfortable schedules for their parents....
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Rosa P.


Escondido, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I am a professional caregiver with over 19 years of experience working with children, adults, and seniors with disabilities and or chronic medical conditions. I am seeking for a full or part time in-home position. Available for daytime or overnight hours. Services provided Day to day assistance with medical care Meal...
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Brooklyn K.


Escondido, CA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

5.0

(3)

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I just finished my second year of college, working towards a degree in special education. I would love to be selected to care for your children. I have had regular babysitting jobs (several days a week for 4+ hours a day) for the past 6 years, watching anywhere from 1-5 children at a time. I love to interact and play with the...
5.0
"She is really great with kids. Awesome to work. 11/10 on communication. If she is available we would definitely like to hire her again. Thanks brooklyn for helping our family with nanny needs."

Reviewed by Arash P.

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Cynthia G.


Escondido, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Loving Babysitter

5.0

(3)

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I am a loving mom who has raised four children. I am also a grandmother of four. I have been a Teacher's Helper, a Camp Counselor, and a tutor and a mentor to many children in my life. All children are a treasure and a gift! I really love kids and I taught ballet for many years to children. I raised a special needs child and she...
5.0
"Cindy is great with my two year old twins. She has become a surrogate grandma to them. My house is always clean when I get home from work and my children are fed. Cindy is a great person and has become part of...

Reviewed by Lindsey E.

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Cheyenne M.


Escondido, CA

$35-100/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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Hello everyone. My name is Cheyenne! I have a bachelors degree in communication, but childcare is my passion. I am a trustworthy, reliable, and flexible care provider with 10+ years experience working with children of all ages. I have a clear background and driving record. As well as my own transportation. I have experience...
5.0
"Cheyenne is a very dependable caregiver. She is a very hard worker and great with my kids. She shows initiative in the home and ensures the kids have the best care possible through consistent engagement. I...

Reviewed by James D.

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Charizma S.


Escondido, CA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi there! I have a passion for caring and teaching kiddos. 2 years of professional special needs experience and 7+ years of caring for the children in my family as well as family friends!
5.0
"*Sigh of RELIEF* My son can be very active and also very chill. His active times Charizma knows just why to do. She’s engaging and constructive with him especially when he jumps to different activities! He...

Reviewed by Care member

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Maribel B.


Escondido, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Geriatric And Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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15+ years working with geriatric and special needs adults. Experience ranging from: companionship, Alzheimer's/dementia, MS, MD, PD, to hospice care.
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Brenda C.


Escondido, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider

4.9

(8)

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The reason I consider myself the quintessential CNA, is I can help your loved one with any and all needs required... To include: bathing, transferring, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation, toileting assistance, medicine management, companionship and much more. I have experience caring for seniors with special...
5.0
"Brenda cared for our loved one for only a short period, but in that time she left her mark. She is caring, compassionate, and really goes the extra mile not only for her patients, but for their families as...

Reviewed by Michele K.

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Rachel T.


Escondido, CA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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I am currently studying child development, but am interested in working with those who have special needs. In high school I was a part of Best Buddies, which matched a student up with another, who had special needs. At the club you were to socialize, provide your buddy with a new friend, and we often took group outings together....
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Chantal H.


Escondido, CA

$25-40/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Teacher

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Hi, my name is Chantal, I'm 30 years old and was born and raised in Germany. I'm a certified special needs teacher and worked in this field for four years before moving to the US. I specialized in emotional-social behavior development and speech delay but has a lot of kids and teens with ADHD, autism, PTSD and other disabilities...
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Karoline M.


Escondido, CA

$30-50/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi there! I'm an energy healer certified as a Reiki Master, Meditation and kundalini yoga teacher. 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 for a family of 3 kids in Cardiff. My best skills are helping kids to regulate their nervous system working...
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Maribel B.


Escondido, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs - Autism, Asperger's, Non-verbal, Speech Delay, Seizures, Aggressive Behaviors

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I have extensive experience working with and caring for geriatric patients/clients; I have limited experience working with teens and young adults, and children, my son, with disabilities of the nature listed above and challenges. Recently, my most current experience has been working with a young man who suffers from epilepsy,...
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Kailee P.


Escondido, CA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Special Education Paraeducator

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Hey there! I currently work as a special needs paraeducator, exposing myself to a wide range of physical and mental disabilities. I have worked with ages preschool-middle school in home and school settings. Through my job, I am Pro-Act trained, so I am able to handle difficult behaviors. At this time, I provide 1:1 behavioral...
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Nancy R.


Escondido, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Fun And Very Reliable.

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I am ABA trained. Since I was a toddler, I have been helping my mom at her in-home daycare center. Later I was doing childcare while I was in college. I prefer to do hands-on activities rather than T. V. and children thrive when they are active and showered with attention and taken seriously. I don't use bad words or get angry....

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Before my current job I worked as a in home caregiver so I am very familiar with different types of disabilities and am willing to help with whatever is needed as I know things can be overwhelming and tiring at times! I am here to create a safe space for not only you but the person in need of care!
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Yalee M.


Escondido, CA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

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I have worked with people who require extra assistance due to disabilities. I have experience with children and adults. I've worked with a 14-year-old with autism, I was her private caregiver for about a year. I have also worked with adults and seniors with many disabilities.
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Bianca P.


Escondido, CA

$25-32/hr5 yrs exp

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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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Aira V.


Escondido, CA

$24-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Aira, Energetic, Cheerful Teacher And Responsible.

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I have a Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in Special Education. Got internship for 2 year at school and clinical. Work at Escondido Union School District as Instructional Assistant with Special Education. I work with Student with Autism, ADD, ADHD, Down Syndrome and Student with multiple Disabilities.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Escondido, CA

Kelley E.

5.0

Highly recommend. Will definitely hire again,

- Sid P.

Robert H.

5.0

Rob is a gentle, kind and likeable soul who will provide you, your loved one, your home with the kind of specialized care you need, whatever that may be. He is flexible to learn your individual situation and then make valuable suggestions to ease any difficulty. Rob's mission in life is to help...

- Jan M.

Brooklyn K.

5.0

Brooklyn is a godsend! She is the first nanny I have ever hired so can imagine I was nervous. Right away I knew she was someone special. She has been watching my 7 mo old for 4 months now. She is so attentive to him. He smiles every time he sees her walk through the door. Brooklyn brings sweet...

- Lina B.

Cynthia G.

5.0

Cindy worked for us for two years. During that time, she picked our kids up from school every day and took them to various activities including dance, sports and lessons. In addition, she would help with family tasks such as grocery shopping, making dinner, laundry and ironing. She even took care...

- Kimberly R.

Cheyenne M.

5.0

Cheyenne is a very dependable caregiver. She is a very hard worker and great with my kids. She shows initiative in the home and ensures the kids have the best care possible through consistent engagement. I would recommend her to anyone who needed childcare. She is one of the best caregivers...

- James D.

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Ratings for Escondido, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.9 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Escondido, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.