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A Very Special Needs Nanny

Escondido, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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...

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Patient, Fun And Very Reliable.

Escondido, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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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Escondido, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! :) My name is Christina! I have experience being a caregiver for all ages and different types of disabilities and needs over the last 20 years. I enjoy taking care of others and helping with almost anything that is needed. I look forward to talking to you soon! :)
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A Warm Heart For The Handicapped

Escondido, CA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I love assisting the handicapped, both children and adults. Since I live in a 55 plus community, I am around several adults in wheelchairs. I enjoy assisting them when ever I can. Before Covid, I attended a wheelchair dance. It was the most amazing thing to participate in. My dream is to do a Wheelchair Challenge event for the...
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Escondido, CA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and I am CPR certified. I have experience in special needs elementary schools. I am attending College and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Science of Nursing and I will be completing my Psychology minor in the fall.
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Escondido, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Escondido, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
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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Escondido, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
My name is Lucy My journey working with children with disabilities began in the most personal way--through my own son, who was diagnosed with autism. His diagnosis opened my eyes to a world I hadn't fully understood before, and it completely changed my perspective on what it means to support, teach, and love a child with...
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Bianca P.'s Photo

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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Caregiver

Escondido, CA

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$19/hr
4 years experience
I am an experienced caregiver working primarily with children but open to working with any age group that needs some assistance. I am an easygoing person who loves helping people.
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Yalee M.'s Photo

Escondido, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
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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Escondido, CA

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$26/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Emily, a compassionate special needs caregiver with a background in early childhood support. My journey helping children with autism started as a trusted babysitter for kids ages 3 to 7, which sparked my passion for this field. I hold a Bachelor's in Sociology from San Diego State University and an active BCAT...
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Escondido, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hi, my name is Annika I would be more than happy to help out some families in need! My experience with children who have a disability started in middle school when I worked in a classroom where I assisted kids who have cerebral palsy, down syndrome, and/or autism. I would play games and hang out with them at lunch and during P....
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Teacher/skills And Behavioral Coach

Escondido, CA

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$26/hr
I am a credentialed teacher with years of experience working 1:1 with special needs children (toddlers to young adults). I am intuitive, patient, nurturing, and with expectation of success for my students to meet their goals through individualized support and setting clear expectations. Feel free to reach out to me and we can...
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Experienced Nanny, Health Care Experience, Energetic & Responsible, Looking For A Full-time Job

Escondido, CA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello my names Andrea and I am currently attending Palomar college. I'm a certified nurse assistant and have experience working with the elderly, children, toddlers, and children with special needs.
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Fun, Friendly Babysitter/Nanny

Escondido, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Calli. Im married to my high school sweetheart. I have always loved children. I grew up with a daycare in my parents' home. I have babysat for many people from newborn to 12 years old. My recent jobs include watching 2 Brothers for the past 3 years (now 4 + 5 years old.) Ive currently watching another little boy...
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7 Years Of Experience With All Ages, Part-Time Or Full-Time

Escondido, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been working with kids since I was 12, first training as a mother's helper, then becoming the neighborhood babysitter, then nannying. As a nanny I worked for homeschool families as their teacher, a caretaker for a special needs child, overnight for a nurse, and the longest nannying gig I had was 7 years. I'm still in...
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Escondido, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I have 10 plus years of experience as a nanny, certified nursing assistant and special needs children and adults from newborn to 16 years old. I am also CPR/FIRST Aid certified as well as Trustline certified from the state of California. I enjoy being active and outdoors with the kids I watch. We spent many days going to the...
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Bianca P.'s Photo

Escondido, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Brenda C.'s Photo

Escondido, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
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, vitals, catheter care, ostomy care, IV medication, medicine management, palative care, hospice care,...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of September 2026

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

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