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391 special needs caregivers are listed in San Diego, CA
The average rate is $20/hr as of December 2023
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in San Diego, CA
Ashley W.
San Diego, CA
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs And Personal Care Assistant. CNA And Companion Services.
5.0
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I really enjoy being involved in this field. Everyone needs someone sometimes is my motto. I feel there is no better gift then the gift of a helping hand to a fellow human being.
I am a mindful and observant caregiver with a lot of patience. I am willing to give you a 3 hour free trial of my...
5.0
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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...
5.0
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I worked for two In-Home Support Services agencies for a total of five years of experience. Caregiving duties included: cooking and other household tasks to personal care and managing medications and everything in between. I am highly experienced in all kinds of developmental disabilities,...
5.0
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My name is Denise I am 30 years old... I have 3 girls of my own. I have a 10, 7 and 3-year-old. I have taken care of kids since I was 7. I am a certified medical assistant and CPR/first aid certified. I am bilingual ENGLISH/SPANISH . I have 10 years of medical experience so I'm ready for any...
Rachel B.
San Diego, CA
$47/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, my name is Rachel/34 and I am a kind and active woman living in San Diego with my very sweet pup Dougie. I went to college in Albany, NY where I played soccer on scholarship.
I have years of experience working at a senior care facility which I really enjoyed. I've also done physical therapy with...
Juliet F.
San Diego, CA
$22-26/hr • 2 yrs exp
Nonprofit Founder And Former Behavioral Technician/Direct Care Paraprofessional
5.0
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Hi, I'm Juliet! I'm 27, from North Carolina, and have my BA in Studio Art. In 2019 I founded Project, a nonprofit and photography series about people with Down syndrome, inspired by my 22-year-old sister.
In addition to caring for my sister throughout her childhood, I worked for 2 years a...
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Hi there! My name is Natalie and I've been a local to Mission Beach for the last eight years. I am an LVN but have recently decided to take a break from my nursing career after suffering from an injury in 2020. I've been a pediatric nurse since 2009 and have plenty of experience as a caregiver. I am...
Recent review:
5.0
I am a quadriplegic that travels alone. Natalie assisted with some of my personal care, along with helping me shower. She is professional, caring and compassionate. She is in my database and I will use her...
Reviewed by Chad H.
5.0
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I am a passionate and dedicated special education care provider with experience working with individuals with developmental, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities. As a Registered Behavioral Therapist, I am trained to provide evidence-based interventions to promote positive behavior change.
My...
Melissa G.
San Diego, CA
$18-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
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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.
Recent review:
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....
Reviewed by Angie L.
Alexandra M.
San Diego, CA
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient, Grounded, Trustworthy Montessori-trained Nanny & Educator
5.0
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Patient, grounded, and trustworthy Montessori-trained Consultant, Neurodiversity Educator, & Nanny with over 20 years of experience guiding infants and children to be healthy independent individuals who trust life and understand their unique connection to community and environment. Expert household...
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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....
Ash M.
San Diego, CA
$17-22/hr
5.0
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Hello I am Ash, I have a brother who has cerebral palsy, I have taken care of him for a couple years now, he no longer lives with me and i'm looking for others I can help.
Ellie L.
San Diego, CA
$15-22/hr
5.0
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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...
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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...
Recent review:
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...
Reviewed by Michael M.
Ellie L.
San Diego, CA
$15-20/hr
5.0
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I have never worked for special needs people but I have a cousin with Down syndrome that I have been around often. I'm a very caring, loving and patient person. Everyone loves to be around me - give me a chance and see for yourself.
Recent review:
5.0
Ellie enjoys getting to know and take care of children. She is dependable and has looked after my twin infants throughout the summer. She often offers to help with prepping the kids things and around the house...
Reviewed by Jeff S.
5.0
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Hello I love working with special needs children and adults. I have a BA in Education from the University of San Diego. In college I gained experience by working in as a Teacher's Aide and thru several practicums. I have great compassion and enjoy working with others. I am a responsible person and...
Recent review:
5.0
Annie is very professional and punctual.
Reviewed by Derek H.
Juliet F.
San Diego, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nonprofit Founder With Special Needs Experience, Available As A Sitter
5.0
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Hi, I'm Juliet! I'm 27, from North Carolina, and have my BA in Studio Art. In 2019 I founded The T21 Project, a nonprofit and photography series about people with Down syndrome, inspired by my 22-year-old sister.
In addition to caring for my sister throughout her childhood, I worked for 2 years as...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Juliet is amazing! We interviewed via video chat and in person at our home, and we were so impressed by her qualifications and positive, calming, kind, gentle personality, exactly who we'd trust to watch our...
Reviewed by Jennifer W.
5.0
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Hello!! I have 4 kids of my own. I have a 18, 17, 13 and 9-year-old. I've taken care of kids since I was 7. I always take care of my nieces and nephews and friends' kids. They say I'm super mom because I can take care of 10 at a time if I had to. I am a certified medical assistant and CPR/First Aid...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Denise is friendly and reliable. Our experience with Denise was wonderful.
Reviewed by Yadira M.
Jessica G.
San Diego, CA
$30-31/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Teacher, And Special Needs Care Provider
5.0
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Whatever sort of family structure and flow you have in here to support it!
I have been babysitting professionally for over six years, worked as a special needs respite worker (3-55 y/o), camp counselor (3-14 y/o), substitute teacher (infant to school age), and ran an after school program for a...
Recent reviews:
5.0
I have known Jess for long time and she is awesome. My son loves hanging out with her. She is responsible and reliable and very kind. She knows how to work with little ones and does a great job engaging with...
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5.0
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Hello, all! My nickname is Gabbi, and I am a United States Navy Veteran. My five years of service have equipped me with the finest skills and training to be orderly, timely and professional. I've worked with kids of all ages before joining the military and have always held a passion for care-giving....
Recent review:
5.0
Gabbi is the best with kids! She not only has fun with them but builds up their character while at it! She is reliable and dependable and I would let her watch my kids everyday if I could! ◡̈
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Laura O.
San Diego, CA
$23-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Committed To Meeting Children's And Parent's Needs. 20 Years Experience..
5.0
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Previous preschool teacher and childcare provider of 20 years with education and experience in special needs. Excellent references, AA in Child Development, CPR/First Aid certified, Covid-19 vaccinated, Child Nutrition Specialist, clean background and driving record, Non-smoker, and have experienced...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Laura O. What can I say. She's been working with our daughter over the last 20 years & is absolutely amazing! We take her any hours she has for us & she squeezes us in as often as she can. Laura is...
Reviewed by Tracy B.
Austin R.
San Diego, CA
$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! I'm Austin. I have worked with children of all ages (but mainly 15 and under) for 15 years in a wide variety of contexts. After my first job as a camp counselor in high school, I went to college at UCLA. My junior year I worked as an English tutor to children while studying abroad. In 2015 I...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Having the privilege of working with Mr Austin, I can attest to how great he is with children. He is respectful, kind, and considerate. Gets along well with other staff and the children in our care respond to...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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I have worked as a teachers assistant in San Diego city schools and the San Diego Community College District for years. I speak English and Spanish and can communicate with children and adults of all ages. I enjoy spending time reading, swimming, taking walks, and playing with kids. I have...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Kara is a wonderful person and has helped me with my almost 2 year old son. She is very punctual, always has a great energy and just a sweet and loving person. She plays well with my son and always helps with...
Reviewed by Izabela H.
5.0
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Hello,
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...
Recent review:
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.
Isabella S.
San Diego, CA
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! My names Isabella, here's a little bit about myself.
Im very family oriented, the photos in my profile are of my siblings, grandma, mom and dad!
I'm originally from Vermont, been living in San Diego for over a year now.
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kind and hippy!
I enjoy...
Recent review:
5.0
Bella was a wonderful nanny for our two young kids. She was always kind, punctual, and great at communicating with us and the kids. She played with them, did art projects, and took them on fun outings. They...
Reviewed by Laura S.
Sammantha B.
San Diego, CA
$25-28/hr • 2 yrs exp
Nursing Student Looking To Gain More Experience Of Care Taking
5.0
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Hi my name is Sam! I'm a navy veteran who is now attending Point Loma Nazarene university for nursing. I am recently married and my husband and I live in north park. Growing up my mother was a special needs teacher and care giver and I was right beside her caring and learning for the children....
Recent reviews:
5.0
I have known Sam for about 4 years and she's AMAZING. I would recommend her to anyone. She is amazing with children and so sweet! She is extremely dependable and trustworthy. She will not let you down!
Reviewed by Raven D.
5.0
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I love helping families care for their children and senior parents! I have over 13 years of experience as a para-educator and receptionist/nurse in schools and worked with special needs children. I ran a small daycare when my children were young. I have over 15 years of nanny experience (both live...
Recent reviews:
5.0
There are not enough words to describe how much Carol has meant to my family, not just as a caregiver, but as a part of my family. She always went above and beyond what she was paid to do, from cleaning up and...
Reviewed by Amy A.
4.6
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I'm Sydney, a nanny based in San Diego, CA and originally from Chicago, IL. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, with a B. A. in Sociology and a Minor in Human Services, I decided to move to San Diego. I have many years of experience looking after children, children with...
Recent reviews:
5.0
We just moved to the area and Sydney is the first babysitter I have used. She was nothing less than amazing! It was wonderful to come home and find she did so much more with the kids and home than was asked of...
Reviewed by Monica A.
5.0
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Hello families!
It's that time again to search for another sweet family. Open to most ages but really enjoy growing with families from the beginning to build a strong connection and support system.
I've nannied for 10+ years ( mostly full time) as well as worked in classrooms and specialized/...
Recent reviews:
5.0
One of the best parenting decisions we have made is hiring Amber as our nanny! Amber started nannying for us when our daughter was 6 months old. She has been an integral part of our family from January 2019...
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Aerial H.
San Diego, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello!
I have been babysitting since the age of 12 after I took a course with Red Cross to become certified . Throughout the years I have done a lot of volunteer work with kids such as boys and girls club, YMCA, Ronald McDonald house and STAAR mentor program. I worked as the supervisor at a...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Aerial was great. She was punctual, respectful and very attentive to detail. Aerial also got along great with my son, which is a huge plus. I will be hiring her again in the future.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Diego, CA
Natalie R.
5.0
I am a quadriplegic that travels alone. Natalie assisted with some of my personal care, along with helping me shower. She is professional, caring and compassionate. She is in my database and I will use her every time that I go back to San Diego. I would highly recommend her professionalism to...
- Chad H.
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.
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.
Ellie L.
5.0
Ellie enjoys getting to know and take care of children. She is dependable and has looked after my twin infants throughout the summer. She often offers to help with prepping the kids things and around the house when she can. She has been a big help when I needed it most.
- Jeff S.
Annie S.
5.0
Annie is very professional and punctual.
- Derek H.
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Ratings for San Diego, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in San Diego, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 164 reviews of the 391 listed special needs caregivers.