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Janice H.

Loving Caregiver For All Types Of Needs

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a 57yr old who has retired from working with doctors for 30 years. I began working as a house manager for a large family, handling many daily needs, which include: shopping, meal preparation, driving, organizing, cleaning, pet care, and everything that each day brought. When that job ended, I began my next adventure as a...

Joann G. says "Janice is the best always early, dependable, joy filled, exceptional worker"

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Personal Care Attendant

Oceanside, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
I'm a Special Education Teacher and have worked in the field for over 15 years. I have experience with a wide range of needs and ages. It's my passion! I'm also a mother and animal lover! Feel free to send me a message, I'd love to chat further to see if it might be a good fit :) -Jennel
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Full Time Caregiver-

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello there! I would like to tell you first and foremost that I enjoy working with people who need a helping Hand overall. Whether its assisting with their daily needs or just being a companion. I enjoy it all. Making someone's day is all worth while when I see them smile. I am truly passionate in my line of duty. I became a CNA...

Lisa M. says "Diamante was available to watch my twin boys, age 12, one with special needs and Type 1 Diabetes while my husband and I were out of town for 3 days. She did...

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Caregiver Or Nanny

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have many years of experience with children of all ages. I can help you on nights and weekends. I would prefer day shift. I also have experience working with the special needs and the elderly. I am very honest and reliable. I have the vaccine and up to date on my other ones too

Nicole M. says "Jean is a wonderful caregiver. She is great with my Special Needs son! Also, Jean is very well organized as far as scheduling goes. She's been flexible...

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You

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Responsibilities for ages ( 6months - 15 years old ) Washing the children's clothes, towels Preparing the children's meals and snacks Doing dishes after the children's meals and snacks are done Reading together. Helping the children with their homework. Playing outdoor games. Outdoor games include hide-and-seek, etc....

Stacie G. says "Utopia was amazing! She started laundry and did dishes without us asking her to do them. She was spectacular with our son!"

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Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I have babysat for children as young as 3 months and as old as 11. I don't have any specialized training to care for children with special needs, but do have experience caring for children on the Autism spectrum. From all of my experience, I know a lot of fun games, songs and crafts for...

Jaimee O. says "Kasey is our current Nanny and we absolutely love her. She has been with us for 6 months now and My daughters adore her. She caring, reliable, dependable...

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Experienced Aunty Of 37 Nieces & Nephews

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Raised my great nephew from 3 weeks to 8 yrs old. Experienced in all facets of care giving. Newborns, toddlers, children, elderly, special needs & developmentally disabled. Have lived in Oceanside 46 yrs Own my home, reliable transportation. Live scanned-Background checked & fingerprints on file. Negative T. B Covid...

Michael S. says "Sheila has been a wonderful addition to our family over the last year. She has shown up on time each day, never called off and has been so flexible! We...

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Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
home modification
+ 1 more
have a genuine passion for helping others-whether it's assisting with daily needs, providing skilled nursing care, or offering companionship. I became a CNA at 16 and a LVN at 18, and I'm currently studying to become an RN. I've worked in hospitals, skilled facilities, and private homes, caring for clients with dementia,...

Lisa T. says "Diamante worked with my 85 year old mother who has Alzheimer's. Diamante was so incredibly helpful, doing chores around the house, picking up...

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Special Needs Babysitter

Oceanside, CA

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
I currently work in the school district with special needs children and have done so for 2 years now. I have experience with children from 4 months old to 11 years old. I am studying to get my bachelors and furthermore my master's in Social Work.
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Caregiver, For Special Needs

Oceanside, CA

from
$21/hr
6 years experience
I have plenty of experience working with children and teens that are mentally challenged , disabeled , and even autistic and other mental delays. I have over 6 years of experience and love working with those who ate in need of help. I would love to talk more with families to give further details.
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Special Needs Learning, Play, Daily Living Skills, Problem Behavior

Oceanside, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Experience includes: Three years private care provider for MS client, 6 years of behavior intervention working with ASD clients, and 18 years as Adult Residential Facility Administrator for Developmentally Disabled. Self-Starter: Highly independent, creative problem solver, detail-oriented, and adaptable. Interpersonal &...
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Former Teacher- Special Needs Caregiver

Oceanside, CA

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$25/hr
I am a former teacher and nanny with years of experience assisting my speecial needs daughter and her ABA coaches to implement her behavior and learning plans.
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Special Needs (kids And Adults)

Oceanside, CA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Feel free to contact me. I have been working with special needs kids/adults for more than 10 years. I have a passion for caregiving and a desire to help others. I am an instructional aid sub in the Oceanside Unified School district.
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Nanny Extraordinaire

Oceanside, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have been nannying and babysitting since I was 16 years, and formerly worked for a special needs caregiving nonprofit for over 4 years. I have over 10 years of experience caring for all types of folks from 2 to 62. :) I love hanging with kiddos of all ages and getting to learn from them, and helping them succeed in goals!...
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Caregiver

Oceanside, CA

from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Assisted the family with the special care of their twin boys who had severe and moderate Autism Assist the patients with special needs to perform daily tasks and/or physical education. Provided Home Care for an individual with special needs Assist with grooming and feeding Manage daily schedule and accompany to various...
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Oceanside, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
hi my names baylee! I've worked with kids most of my life. My most beneficial experience was with a special needs down syndrome boy. I absolutely loved working with him. I looked forward to working with him everyday. I also nanny two other kids, I was their nanny for a year, it was a 9 yr old girl and 13 yr old boy. I would love...
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Former Trauma Trained Surgical Assistant Willing To Help Out

Oceanside, CA

from
$20/hr
Hi and thank you for taking the time to read this. My name is Rica and I am someone you can count on. I am smart, trustworthy, kind, caring, compassionate, empathetic, respectful, a quick learner and I'm willing to help in any way I can. You can trust me with your loved one and once you meet me and give me a chance, you will...
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Loving Caregiver

Oceanside, CA

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Hello! With 10+ years of professional child-care experience and a jewel-like love for domestic work, I consider myself an all-star caregiver. I am here to make your life easier and your loved ones lives jam packed with fun, energy, education, and imagination. During my career in caregiving I have worked with many beautiful...
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Part Time Nanny Available

Oceanside, CA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am a mom who has raised three (now adult) children of my own and have cared for many others. I have a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor's degree in social work. I have 30 + years of combined experience in social services and education. I am happy to provide my education credentials! I am CPR...
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Oceanside, CA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Hi, my name is Kassandra. I've been a caregiver for 4 years, I worked as a respite care for adults with special needs and disability's.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.02/hr as of December 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Oceanside, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Janice H.

Janice is the best always early, dependable, joy filled, exceptional worker

- Joann G.

Diamante V.

Diamante was available to watch my twin boys, age 12, one with special needs and Type 1 Diabetes while my husband and I were out of town for...

- Lisa M.

Jean S.

Jean is a wonderful caregiver. She is great with my Special Needs son! Also, Jean is very well organized as far as scheduling goes. She's...

- Nicole M.

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