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60 special needs caregivers are listed in La Mesa, CA
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in La Mesa, CA
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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.
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I have been working with special needs since 2015, and also worked as a teacher aid in a special Ed class. currently, I am working as a registered behavior technician. I took many classes in college for child development and child behavior psychology.
Yaskara M.
La Mesa, CA
$10-15/hr
5.0
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I have experience 19 years with development delays, kabuki syndrome. I myself have a daughter with special needs that is development delays.
Stephanie B.
La Mesa, CA
$14-19/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hello all! I have a great amount of experience in aiding for your special needs family members ! From teens in all 4 years of high school to seniors in daily aid.
Desiree S.
La Mesa, CA
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.8
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Hello lovely families! My name is Desiree, I am a college attendant at San Francisco State University, currently working towards my BA in Creative Writing. I have worked worked with children since 2018, and have held various positions deriving from child care. I've worked as a Preschool teacher at an international immersion...
4.0
"My son with autism absolutely adored Desiree. She is very adaptable, as my kid isn't into typical things/activities that interest most kids. She was so inclusive with my boy, didn't make him feel any different...
Reviewed by Scott W.
Stephanie B.
La Mesa, CA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello parents ! I am a babysitter/Nanny of all types, from newborns to teens I have done it all. For over 14 years now, I started my care in San Diego, moved to Arizona while my spouse went to school and am back living in San Diego. Whether it's childcare, senior care, pet care or caring for your special needs I have experience...
5.0
"We love Stephanie she has become family to us. She was my student in high school and then became our family babysitter. She was wonderful with our baby and worked with us regularly till our daughter became a...
Reviewed by Jaime W.
Vanity M.
La Mesa, CA
$30-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hello! I'm a registered nurse with experience providing care to individuals of all ages. I look forward to speaking with you.
Emma S.
La Mesa, CA
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I have experience with kids with autism and Down's syndrome, as well as wheel chairs. I am in school to be a special need teacher. Been working Residental space for over three years. Have worked in both respite and aide jobs over the past four years.
Ashlyn O.
La Mesa, CA
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Graduate from ASU online with family and human development degree. Working towards Master's in counseling psychology. Currently a stay at home mom, my daughter turned 2 in May. For about 15 years I have been the regular babysitter and nanny for my neighbors, family members and family friends. I am an experienced multitasker and...
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Hello! My name is Michelle. I Have over 10 years working with children. I first started working with kids back in high school where I would help teach horseback riding lessons to kids and kids with special needs. After graduating high school I moved to San Diego and there I got a job working at a nanny agency. I worked with that...
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I'm Allison and I have what it takes to be your child's best nanny! Experience includes: many years of babysitting, work with special needs children in a group home setting, and after school nannying with transportation duties, meal prep and homework help. I also worked as a part-time naturalist for two years with the...
5.0
"We hired Allison while on vacation in Joshua Tree to look after our and our friends' 2 year old daughters. Allison was punctual, connected with the kids and texted us with an update while we were out. We would...
Reviewed by Yann M.
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Hello! I am a Special Education teacher and with a class of 16 kiddos aged K-3rd in the public school system in San Diego. Before moving to CA I worked as a tutor/ special needs caregiver in Salt Lake City. I have 5+ years experience of working 1 on 1 with students of all ages (pre-elementary to post graduate) in order to help...
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"Our 6 year old son had a rough start with 1st-grade math so we decided to get him a tutor twice a week. He loves working with Wade and is very attentive to Wade whereas our son tends to get bored with us, his...
Reviewed by Michael M.
Melissa G.
San Diego, CA
$18-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I have experience caring for those with special needs. I love helping others and watching them achieve their goals. In addition to this in have also had multiple family members who have these needs as well.
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"Melissa is a sweet, dependable young woman who helps me with personal care (lifting, transferring, hygiene care, dressing, medicine administration, household care, etc.), because I have a physical disability....
Reviewed by Angie L.
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I am very passionate about special needs children. Their complexities are intriguing and challenging to me. I am eager to learn and participate as much as I can. My care is comprised of infants and toddlers with Aspergers, delayed development, medically fragile, premature, sensory integration disorder, and speech delayed. I...
Risa M.
Chula Vista, CA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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I enjoy working with children! I have experience working with special needs. I am a nursing assistant and a caregiver for elderly. I work very well with kids. I have a fun positive attitude. I am first aid and CPR certified. I enjoy playing games and spending time with children. I am very trustworthy and a hard worker!
5.0
"Risa did an outstanding job with my very energetic and sensitive 4 year old son for an entire day of care during the workweek. I came home to a tidy home and a very happy and content little one. She did a great...
Reviewed by Jessica H.
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Hi San Diego! My name is Emily. I am a recent college graduate in search of local loving families to join.
As a former behavior technician and local nanny, I have years of diverse child and infant care experience. I have been working with children for nearly 6 years as a part-time nanny, tutor, lifeguard, and behavioral...
5.0
"Emily was on time and super nice and communicative. Will definitely hire her again to babysit!"
Reviewed by Megan Z.
Amanda D.
Spring Valley, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I love kids and have 5 of my own, from 14-year-old twins to 26-year-olds. I have volunteered as a sitter with Radys ER psych unit, and also volunteered and worked part time at Bancroft Elementary in Spring Valley.
I have been in Healthcare for 20 years. I have worked Companion Care to Hospice, and have 16 years of quad...
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Hello! I'm a very outgoing person who loves being surrounded by children. I'm very responsible, I don't smoke or drink. I recently graduated from SJSU with a B. S. in Human Resources and a Minor degree in Legal Studies. I'm easy to get along with and I have a lot of patience when it comes to kids and babies. I've nannied for 3...
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I recently was working as a teacher aid at Stepping Stone schools. I worked with various age groups. From infants to school age children. Due to the Covid-19 Variant I have decided to take a more one on one approach. Basically I prefer to work with one family and their child or children. I am vaccinated and practice frequent...
5.0
"Noelle was my clients caregiver and went above and beyond to provide quality care for him. She educated herself in all areas of his medical needs, was always willing to do whatever the families desires were for...
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Frederick R.
Spring Valley, CA
$18-26/hr
5.0
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Friendly and conpassionate nursing student with clinical experience in acute and mental health care.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in La Mesa, CA
Desiree S.
5.0
She's an amazing person all the way around helped cleaned made sure everything was done and stayed on schedule with the things I had planned for her . She never complained even if she had to stay longer than agreed and she just showed my kids so much love I was really in awe of the respect...
- Tanetta B.
Stephanie B.
5.0
Stephanie is great, she watched by two boys, one is special needs 2 times now. The boys had a great time with her, she is kind, responsive and dependable.
- Jeffrey M.
Allison T.
5.0
We hired Allison while on vacation in Joshua Tree to look after our and our friends' 2 year old daughters. Allison was punctual, connected with the kids and texted us with an update while we were out. We would hire Allison again.
- Yann M.
Wade P.
5.0
Our 6 year old son had a rough start with 1st-grade math so we decided to get him a tutor twice a week. He loves working with Wade and is very attentive to Wade whereas our son tends to get bored with us, his mom & dad, much faster. I thought our son would tend to space out quickly with Wade, as he...
- Michael M.
Melissa G.
5.0
Melissa is a sweet, dependable young woman who helps me with personal care (lifting, transferring, hygiene care, dressing, medicine administration, household care, etc.), because I have a physical disability. She handles each task with care, professionalism, and compassion. I also admire her...
- Angie L.
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Ratings for La Mesa, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in La Mesa, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.