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Part-time Caregiver/LPN | Breastfeeding Support | Special Education Experience | Doula-in-Training
San Diego, CA
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- $15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
With over a decade of experience as an LPN, I have had the privilege of caring for individuals with diverse medical and developmental needs. My passion for special needs care stems from a deep commitment to providing compassionate, individualized support to those who require extra attention and advocacy. Whether assisting...
Carpooling
light cleaning
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grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Kia. I am 35 years old. I'm a lovable, energetic, and easygoing person. It's a passion of mine to work with children. Over the past 15 years, I have worked with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. My experience has included being a YMCA counselor, a Daycare Infant Teacher, Mentor/Tutor, a Special...
Aloha! I'm Kate! I am 35 years old. I am looking for a FT or PT nanny job for a wonderful family. I have over 10 years of professional and personal childcare experience. My most recent position was for Bayada Behavioral Health as a skills trainer for kids/teens with disabilities ages 3-20. I have been nannying on and off since...
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with a strong commitment to supporting children and individuals with special needs. I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where each child feels valued, understood, and encouraged to reach their full potential. With patience, empathy, and attentiveness, I...
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- $24/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
errands
I am a compassionate, dependable caregiver with 10 years of experience supporting individuals with autism, ADHD, and Down syndrome, plus 5 years of experience with cerebral palsy, seizures, Williams syndrome, and BPD. I am trauma coach certified and experienced in personal care, mobility assistance, Hoyer lift transfers, meal...
I have over 6 years of experience caring for and supporting children with developmental disabilities, including autism, ADHD, OCD, ODD, and cerebral palsy, across all age groups.
I believe in creating a compassionate, child-led environment where children feel comfortable to be themselves! I love following a child's interests...
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Hello! My name is Kathey, and I recently retired after 18 years as an Instructional Assistant with the Chula Vista Elementary School District. Caring for children has always been my passion, and I'd love to help your family by providing safe, dependable, and loving childcare.
Throughout my career, I worked with children from...
Nurturing children comes naturally to me; as the oldest of six, I've always been surrounded by and cared for younger siblings/cousins. With nine years of childcare experience I bring a patient and friendly approach to every interaction. I am passionate about fostering growth and development in children of all ages, from toddlers...
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carpooling
Hi! My name is Samara, and I have over 10 years of childcare and caregiving experience. Since graduating high school in 2015, I've worked with children of all ages, including as a certified behavioral therapist supporting children with autism and other special needs.
I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, school-age...
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light cleaning
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello! I have 6+ years of paid childcare experience curing for children from newborns to 13 years old. I have 5 children of my own and also help care for my grandchildren. My experience includes working as a mother's helper, night nanny, and before and after school. I'm CPR & First Aid certified, have completed child development...
I have experience taking care of children with nut allergies, ADHD, asthma, Noonan syndrome, as well as caring for premature babies. I know how to use an epipen, nebulizer, inhalers, and other medicine all according to doctor's prescriptions. I also know how to use, remove and replace a g-tube.
I have also been responsible for...
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I have 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). During my time caring for newborns, preemies and babies with special needs, I also fell in love with supporting new moms. I believe the postpartum period is a time that every mom should have the extra support they need. From difficult...
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- $22/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Raysha, and I bring over six years of hands-on experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum--both adults and children. I'm passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and structured environment that meets each person where they are and helps them thrive.
My Background Includes
• 5 years caring...
I've had a passion for over 15 years taking care of those with higher needs on and off the spectrum.
I practice ABA as a BT worked in day programming as a Direct Support Professional in classrooms and community base setting , ive worked residential house settings. In conjunction with reagional center needs.
I always new there...
Hi! I am a recent college graduate with a Psychology degree and aspirations of going to school for Occupational Therapy to work with kiddos with special needs. I have babysat for eight years, taught swim lessons for four, and have had two clinical internships through the University of Washington Autism Center working with kids...
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My background consists of 4 years happily employed in a variety of caregiving positions, ranging from direct support professional for adults with IDD, to medication aide for seniors with late-stage dementia. (& plenty in between)
I'm aware that navigating the ordinary tasks of day-to-day life while facing the...
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- $25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
Nurturing a child's curiosity and watching them reach new milestones is my greatest passion. With 15 years of experience, I offer dependable, patient care for up to six children ranging from infants to pre-teens. My approach balances creative play with structured learning through board games, puzzles, and educational technology....
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- $20/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have minor experience in child care, but I do have 3+ years in caregiving with elderly/ special needs people. I am willing to take the opportunity to care for children to gain experience and improve my caregiving portfolio.
Hello! My name is Jailese, but I go by Ms. Jai.
I hold an Associate's Degree in Child Care and Development and have specialized training in working with children with special needs. I attended Bob Jones University as a college student and am currently back in school to earn my Bachelor's Degree in Child Studies.
I truly love...
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my name is Brittany and I have been working with children since I was 16 years old. I have worked with special needs kids for 3 1/2 years in respite. I have worked with up to 5 children at a time in private residence and and have worked in preschools and after school programs at elementary schools with up to 30 children per...
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The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of October 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
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