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- $18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have two grown sons with autism. Besides raising special needs children, I have cared for other children and adults with various special needs. I also work with elderly people with visual impairments, stroke, diabetes and other challenges.
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and creative nature allows me to engage with children and provide a fun and safe environment for them to thrive. I believe in open and honest communication with parents,...
Matthew S. says "After meeting Anna at the park, I hired her to babysit my daughter the following week. Just from the brief meeting, my daughter was so excited to see her...
I currently work the Auburn School District as a special-needs paraeducator and I am working towards my BA in special needs education at WGU.
Hi! I am an occupational therapy practitioner. I have five years experience as a therapist working in the school setting with ages preschool-middle school. Experience working with various disabilities. I have obtained my handwriting specialist certification and provide handwriting tutor support. I can also support fine motor...
I have ABA, respite, and professional caregiving experience with kids, teens and adults. Worked 2 years as a service coordinator as well.
I have hands-on experience working with children and teens with special needs, including transferring, feeding tubes, diapering, bladder support, and daily care. I'm passionate about supporting emotional regulation, using de-escalation strategies, visual supports, and breaking tasks into manageable steps. I strive to make...
I absolutely love children and I've always had a passion to take care and to teach them, the 10 years experience ranges from preschool teacher, special needs, children volunteer, and a full-time nanny to twins.
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have many years experience taken care of children of all ages in a daycare center followed by being a full time nanny for a few years and also do elderly care. I have experience with special needs children and also very helpful with activities, learning skills. Crafts, etc I am CPR certified as well as first Aid certified and...
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Nurturing young minds and caregiving is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion.
I find immense satisfaction in fostering their growth and providing families with
dependable childcare. For the past five years, I've had the joy of caring for children aged 0-11, including newborns, toddlers and preschoolers. I have babysat...
I'd describe my personality as kind, adventurous and patient.
I like working with kids because they're fun and cute.
I'm looking for a job that is in a home environment.
I am the second oldest in a family of 8. I have helped care for my younger siblings, including my special needs sister. I have also done some babysitting...
Dementia
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
respite care
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Hi! I'm Kelsey, a compassionate, experienced caregiver with over years supporting children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. I've worked as a home health aide, doula, behavioral therapist, and medical assistant. I'm known for being patient, reliable, and trauma-informed. I provide safe, engaging, and personalized...
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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Hi, I'm Kathleen! I've babysat kids from 2 to 16 years old, including those with special needs. I'm a Navy Corpsman with an Allied Health degree and BLS certified, so safety and medical awareness are always a priority. I'm energetic and love keeping kids active with games, outdoor time, and creative activities. I'm reliable,...
Care Member says "Kathleen was our regular babysitter in 2021 to 2022 until she moved away. She was great with our 5 year old boy, who can be quite energetic and needs...
Light cleaning
meal prep
Bringing over 16 years of childcare experience, from new born to toddlers and up helping infants to meet their milestones I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children. My previous babysitting roles and a genuine desire to positively impact young lives inspired me to become a caregiver. I...
Simon G. says "Lupe was our Nanny from the time our son was 3 months old to 19 months. She is incredible person and nanny. Our son absolutely adores her and is so...
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- $30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
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For over 15 years, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's growth and development. My passion stems from wonderful experiences babysitting and a genuine desire to positively impact young lives. With a graduate degree in Social Work and coursework in Early Child Development, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my care.
I'm...
Ray D. says "Hired to babysit my daughter and have her babysit once a month or so. Also she cared for our cat on vacation and sent lots of updates. Responsible girl....
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am looking for part time work that will hopeful be flexible with my school schedule. I am willing to give as much of my time as possible, when I am not in school. I am a mom to a beautiful 2-year-old boy so I do have experience with little ones. However I also have experience with all ages up to and not excluding adults. I...
Kimberly C. says "Amanda has cared for my children for nearly 10 years. From a couple hours to several days at a time for a family emergency she has been there;...
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.
Mohammed J. says "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...
Craft assistance
travel
Hi, my name is Julia! I'm an experienced nanny who has had the pleasure of working full time for 4 families and many others as part time, I have great references! I have experience working with special needs children, strict food allergies and military families whose schedules aren't always consistent. I am currently a stay at...
Brooke J. says "Julia is a very energetic and fun childcare provider. I will be hiring her again for our date nights/days. I trust her with my children. "
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- $20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 38 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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Hello families! My name is Gabrielle and here's some information on why I should be your sitter. I started caregiving because of my mother who is a career nanny and has taught me a lot. I have learned a lot myself in my 9 years of experience as both a sitter and a nanny caring for infants to pre-teens and even special needs...
Care Member says "Gabrielle was an amazing sitter for our 10 month old. We felt so comfortable as soon as we met her. I’d love to have her watch him again anytime! "
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- $21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My true passion is fostering a child's growth and development, With 10 years of experience, I offer patient, calm, and creative care for up to four children. My background includes First Aid Training and CPR Training, and I am comfortable supporting children with special needs. Because I am a skilled swimmer, I enjoy providing...
Evelyn C. says "Love her. She's a great fit for our family. Timely, helpful, and great with the kiddos."
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- $15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have now developed many years of experience with special needs patients and the care involved. It all started when I was 16 and my brother was diagnosed with autism. I saw the struggle my family endured and my mom really relied on us older kids to help out. From then on I have held job after job with kids all over different...
Sandra R. says "We have had Amanda working with our special needs daughter for this past year and we couldn't be happier. She has really earned our trust. She is always...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of June 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in La Mesa, CA
Special Needs Caregivers in La Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Anna F.
After meeting Anna at the park, I hired her to babysit my daughter the following week. Just from the brief meeting, my daughter was so...
- Matthew S.
Kathleen B.
Kathleen was our regular babysitter in 2021 to 2022 until she moved away. She was great with our 5 year old boy, who can be quite energetic...
- Care member
Guadalupe P.
Lupe was our Nanny from the time our son was 3 months old to 19 months. She is incredible person and nanny. Our son absolutely adores her...
- Simon G.
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