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Ethne M.

I'm Here To Make Life Easier

El Cajon, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I enjoy doing what I can to accommodate the elderly for whatever they need. I have lots of patience and experience. I'm open minded and am happy to try new things if it helps!
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Registered Behavioral Technician

Santee, CA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I enjoy working with children to provided learners a positive environment creating opportunities for them to develop skills in a social environment, communication, coping strategies. Working with children gives me the ability to be a critical thinker, and expand exciting ways to learn new educational values.
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El Cajon, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi there! My name is Bethany, I am a senior Allied Health student with a concentration in pre-occupational therapy at Biola University in LA. I will be graduating in May and then desire to pursue a Masters in Special Education. I am passionate about providing high-quality and personalized care for individuals with both mental...
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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

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Chula Vista, CA

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am very outgoing and love to meet new people. I served in the Navy. I have worked with lots of children before. I was once a bus monitor for Regular Ed and Special Needs, so I worked with well over 100 kids a day. I love to read to children and take on activities they would love to do. I have babysat children ranging from a...

Nicole F. says "Christina watched my 2 sons, ages 3 and 8 months. She was easy going and approachable. It was our first time leaving the boys with someone who wasn't...

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Child Care Provider

San Diego, CA

3.7(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Escondido, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I just finished my second year of college, working towards a degree in special education. I would love to be selected to care for your children. I have had regular babysitting jobs (several days a week for 4+ hours a day) for the past 6 years, watching anywhere from 1-5 children at a time. I love to interact and play with the...

Lina B. says "Brooklyn is a godsend! She is the first nanny I have ever hired so can imagine I was nervous. Right away I knew she was someone special. She has been...

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Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny Available

San Diego, CA

4.6(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Looking for a loving family. Experience with special needs children, newborns, infants, and toddlers - including twins and triplets. I am CPR/First Aid Certified with a great driving record. I am reliable, flexible, a pro at potty training, willing to do overnights, and can travel if needed, as well as open to family errands. I...

Care Member says "Lois was a wonderful babysitter for my son, starting when he was around 15 months old. Over the three months she was with us, she taught him so many fun...

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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
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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Responsible, Fun Sitter!

San Diego, CA

4.0(1)
from
$8/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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 and coursework in Early Child Development, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my care. I'm known for being...

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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Super Fun And Energetic

Spring Valley, CA

5.0(0)
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$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! My name is Araceli , I am currently working for Kaiser as a Behavior Interventionist working with children with autism, I have been in the field for 8 . I have lots of experience with children of all ages. I also help my family on my free time to take care of my brothers new born and 2-year-old, which I love both to bits. I...
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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

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Experienced Provider for Special Needs

La Mesa, CA

5.0(0)
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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.
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La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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...

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San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
My name is Ellie and I have an associate degree in occupational assistant . I have worked with children with special needs at Poway unified school. I live with my family in Rancho Bernado . I have 2 boys on college now . I'm reliable , caring and trustworthy. I'm also CPR certified and passed back ground check .
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A Very Special Needs Nanny

Escondido, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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...

Sid P. says "Highly recommend. Will definitely hire again,"

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Special Needs Caregiver

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Care. com introduction I have over 10 years of medical experience working in a clinic, hospital, and as a private care giver, also providing overnight care as well. I have had male and female patients, ages ranging from 18yrs old to 110. I specialize and most knowledgeable with Dementia and Alzheimer's, special disabilities,...

Cassidy S. says "Melissa is one of a kind with a HUGE heart! We connected from the very moment we met. She is dependable, reliable, and very knowledgeable in caring for...

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Fun Nanny!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am 26 years old. I have 7 younger nieces and nephews that I have cared for since they were born. I am very good with kids. I have been a nanny to multiple kiddos and for multiple families! I would love to be a potential nanny to your kid(s). I do also have experience working with children with special needs. I truly enjoy...

Charlene W. says "My kids had a great time with Alina. They played games and she did a great job getting them to bed."

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Part-Time Caregiver Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
I am a caregiver & local yoga teacher here in San Diego. I have cared for elderly folk, kids, and adults with specific needs for over 10 years. After completing my education in Social-work and Psychology I worked for 5 years with an east coast based organization which pairs social workers with adults with specific needs,...
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San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
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$23/hr
5 years experience
Hey there! I'm a psychologist who loves kids' development and because of that, I'm always trying to do my best. I work with atypical kids since 2015 but since I was 15y old (2010) I used to volunteer in special needs children's orphanages. I already worked in school and clinics, with the ages 3-25y. I love how the kids teach us...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Lakeside, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Lakeside, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

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

Christina V.

Christina watched my 2 sons, ages 3 and 8 months. She was easy going and approachable. It was our first time leaving the boys with someone...

- Nicole F.

Brianne M.

Love her. She's a great fit for our family. Timely, helpful, and great with the kiddos.

- Evelyn C.

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