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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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Escondido, CA

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$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Nurturing children comes naturally to me. My 30 years of experience caring for children, combined with my graduate degree and Early Childhood Education coursework, have equipped me with a deep understanding of child development. I am a certified teacher with First Aid Training and CPR Training. I am comfortable caring for one...
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Escondido, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Home modification
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 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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Experienced Health Care Worker

Escondido, CA

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
respite care
meal prep
hospice services
errands
+ 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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Escondido, CA

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$23/hr
Hi there! My name is Marianne, and I have experience caring for children with special needs and disabilities. I'm patient, compassionate, and truly enjoy creating a safe, understanding, and encouraging environment for every child. I believe that every child deserves to feel supported and valued, no matter their abilities. I...
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I have been a paraeducator in a special needs classroom with the Escondido School District for the last 8 years. I have experience with intellectual, Down syndrome and autism. The past year I have worked with autistic students. I love their unique personalities. I have mostly worked with elementary age kids but did work at an...
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Play-Based Special Needs Educator & Caregiver

Escondido, CA

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$27/hr
8 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Looking for a caring, experienced, and energetic caregiver who thrives with children of all ages and abilities? I specialize in making learning and play fun, engaging, and meaningful -- from newborns to high schoolers, including children with severe behaviors and high support needs. I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)...
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Ready To Teach!

San Marcos, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I enjoy playing with children, coloring, reading, and singing/dancing. I am an LVN (licensed vocational nurse), I am CPR/First Aid certified, and I have several years of experience working with children and older adults. I have also cared for children with special needs for 3+ years. I am very responsible, caring, and clean. I...
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San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
My name is Cassie. I have years of hands on experience with babies, toddlers, and older children, including children with special needs. Since I was a young teenager, I've had a passion for childcare. I was a babysitter all through high school. After retail jobs and an office job as an adult, I returned to childcare full time...
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Auntie B

San Marcos, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I am Rebecca Blessed to have 4 amazing sons And 1 fabulous daughter I am older sister to my 6 younger sisters My experience comes from a life of caregiving: 3yrs meals on Wheels to seniors Cleaning & cooking for Priest living quarters and soup kitchen Hospice care -feeding -bed bath -dressing Overnight Senior care -camode...
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San Diego, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Experienced special-needs caregiver providing dependable one-on-one support, life-skills coaching, community outings, mentoring, transportation, recreational activities, and behavioral support. I build trust, encourage independence, and adapt my approach to each person's unique needs, personality, and goals.
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Tender And Loving Care

San Diego, CA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
I have 20 plus years experience in Hospital, assisted living facilities, companion and home care ADLS. I have excellent references and dependable.
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RN Of 18 Years At Your Service

Poway, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
Hello, My name is Jayson, and I'm a registered nurse here in San Diego, CA. I have over 20 years of experience as an RN and many years of experience as a caregiver prior to that. I've served as a nurse and I'm fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. I'm able-bodied, comfortable with lifting/turning, and I'm very...
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San Marcos, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
mobility assistance
light cleaning
home modification
errands
Bringing joy and comfort to seniors is my calling. For the past 10 years, I've been privileged to support adults, seniors and kids with special needs in maintaining their independence and well-being. My experience includes adapting to changing routines, de-escalating stressful situations, and handling confusion with patience and...
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San Diego, CA

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$35/hr
I'm an experienced caregiver/medical assistant with 2+ years working/volunteering in clinical settings with a wide range of needs. I grew up as a primary caregiver for my sister, who has Rett syndrome and epilepsy, which shaped my ability to stay calm, patient, and highly attentive in challenging situations. I have handled...
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San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Anabel and I've always had a passion to care for others and have kids of my own someday. I was a volunteer for Champions, a baseball league for kids with autism, from 12 to 17 years old. I continued that passion and volunteered in a 2nd grade class while I was 16 and a special needs class ages 8-11 when I was...
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San Marcos, CA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Good Afternoon I have worked with Special needs children of all ages for over 15 years. I have been an RBT in and out of the classroom as well as center and home based and personal. I absolutely love caring for children on the spectrum and other disabilities as well. I am CPR Certified. I am compassionate and caring and enjoy...
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San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
I have grown up with my brother, who is 6 years younger than I am who was adopted after being born to a homeless alcoholic. He was failure to thrive but my family decided he needed to have a family no matter what. About 12 years later he is a second degree black belt and the funniest kid I've ever met.
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Poway, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Bringing comfort and support to those with Special Needs is my calling. With a college degree and several years of experience, I am dedicated to enhancing the lives of those I care for through transportation, errands, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and mobility assistance. My approach is rooted in patience,...
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Empathetic And Patient Caregiver

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I have worked in the education and child care field for over 20 years. Starting when I was young as a babysitter, moving to nanay and preschool teacher as I went to college here in San Diego. I've worked with infants, toddlers and even up to teenagers. Supporting everything from morning routines, after school care, providing...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

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

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

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