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59 special needs caregivers are listed in San Luis Obispo, CA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in San Luis Obispo, CA
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Hello, my name is Natalie and I have many years of experience caring for children and the elderly. I also am a mother so I care for children daily. I have experience caring for newborns, twins, preemies, toddlers, school aged children and elderly. I have also worked with special needs. I am attentive and caring. I have child...
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"Natalie is an incredible sitter! Not only does she have the experience of being a mother, she also incorporates patience, compassion and possesses an incredible skill set from her experience working in the...
Reviewed by Christopher S.
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Hi! I am a second year business major at Cal Poly. I have been babysitting since 2014 and love interacting with kids. I also have 6 years of volunteer experience with children with special needs, 3 of which were in a one-on-one setting. I was a math tutor in high school for students struggling in basic math all the way up to...
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"My husband and our 2 year old boy were visiting where we used to live in Grover Beach. We were wanting a couple of date nights with some old friends while we were in town. We reached out to Casey to watch our...
Reviewed by Schanen S.
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Hi I am Aiyana ! I'm a 20-year-old college student who loves kids and is looking to babysit part time. I've had a love for childcare since I was old enough to hold a baby. Through high school I coached children's gymnastics so I am comfortable and familiar with many age groups. Also spent time in high school working with special...
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"We had Aiyana babysit our 2 and 4 year old while on a weekend trip to Paso Robles. She was flexible enough to come to our hotel room and the kids had a blast with her. She was punctual, attentive and very...
Reviewed by Laura M.
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I have my BA degree in mild/moderate Special education and currently run my SDC preschool classroom. I have more than 6 years of experience working with different children. I have worked among different ages, being newborn, to even up to 12 years old. I can adapt depending on the age to maintain an appropriate connection with...
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"Raquel is amazing! We were in Pismo Beach for a wedding and had Raquel watch our twin 6 year olds back to back days. Our kids are not easy.. but Raquel was so loving and kind, yet took charge as needed. We wish...
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I'm Annie. I have 4+ years experience with special needs care, 7 years experience as a CNA. I love being a caregiver and am comfortable with ambulating, incontinence care, physical therapy exercises, transfers, showers/bathing, med management, and driving those I care for. I love getting to really connect with my people and...
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15 Years experience with special needs client.
Provided language assistance for non-verbal.
Organized schedules, developed routines and taught good hygiene habits.
Acted as patient advocate upon request.
Assisted client with activities of daily living.
Established a positive relationship with with client.
Maintained...
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My name is Sarah and my older brother has Down Syndrome so I have a lot of experience working with children with disabilities. I have been involved and president of Best Buddies a special education program in high school. In addition I have worked with babysitting children 0-5 with Down syndrome at club 21. I loved children with...
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As a special needs caregiver I can assist with anything you need. I'm open to learning new routines and new tasks to make the patient feel as comfortable as needed. I have 10+ years of caregiving experience.
Sarah J.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$21/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hello! I have worked with many people with disabilities in the past, and am excited to meet you and your family! I am getting my masters degree in Recreational Therapy, and got my undergrad in Recreation Parks and Tourism at Cal Poly.
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I have many years of caretaking and nannying experience with disabled children and adults. My academic background is in Health Sciences and Social Services focused on Community Health & Mental Wellbeing. I enjoy bringing compassionate, creative and respectful care to each experience.
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I am pursing a degree in Special Education, and the focus is mild to moderate. I'm currently working in an autistic preschool classroom as a paraprofessional in Santa Maria. I have more than 6 years of experience working with different children. I have worked among different ages, being newborn, to even up to 12 years old. I can...
Amber R.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Sitter, Nanny, Caregiver, Experience With Special Needs
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I have been working in special education for the last two years for the school district. I have a degree in child development. I have experience in ABA and working with children with autism. I am kind, patient and calm under pressure. Reliable and have references.
Cait D.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I like working with kids because they have such funny and unique little characters! They are always a blast to work with! My last job was working at Chick-fil-A, and I am currently studying engineering - thinking of switching to liberal arts to pursue teaching!
I have taken care of kids ever since I was younger, whether it was...
Camryn J.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$18-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
A People-person And A Fun, Responsible, And Patient Sitter!
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Hello! I'm currently a student at Cal Poly SLO, working to get my BS in Environmental Science. I've worked with kids and babysat for friends and family since I was 10 years old. In high school, I focused on working with kids with special needs, which led me to build long-lasting relationships, as well as some of the strongest...
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I am currently a college student looking for a family to help take care of. I have worked with children for 6 years ranging from tennis lessons to being a nanny. I have also worked with children with down syndrome and other related special needs. Other than babysitting, I have worked with animals and in homes and am very...
Annie C.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Annie :) I'm a CNA with 7+ years experience as a nanny. I am starting nursing school in the summer and looking to connect with a family who needs support til then. I taught ballet and gymnastics for 3 years to kids ages 2-14 and have experience with newborns and special needs children and adults. I'd love to meet...
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Hello! My name is Kelly! I've been working with kids since the summer going into ninth grade, so about four years. I started working with special needs kids and babysitting at that time. I love to be around children because of their energy! I am good at coming up with activities for us to do, cooking meals for them, and tidying...
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Hi! I'm Olivia and I'm a Kinesiology student at Cal Poly SLO (for 2 more quarters) with the ultimate goal of becoming a pediatric physical therapist. I have taken several child development and developmental psychology classes. I used to work as a gymnastics coach, where I was the preschool program director, so I know tons of...
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My name is Jacqueline. I am a student at Cuesta College where I am studying Social Services. I love working with kids of all ages and special needs. I have taken 3 child development classes and worked at the Tiny Tigers Preschool for 2 years. I look forward to meeting you and your families as well as your furry friends!
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I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, crafts, school, and Laundry. I find joy and take pride in babysitting and nannying for kids in my community. I am a Kinesiology student at Cal Poly and looking into jobs with Pediatrics so I have experience working in clinical and hospital settings with children....
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Luis Obispo, CA
Natalie T.
5.0
Natalie is an incredible sitter! Not only does she have the experience of being a mother, she also incorporates patience, compassion and possesses an incredible skill set from her experience working in the school system with special needs kids. She was able to quickly and effectively help our...
- Christopher S.
Casey H.
5.0
My husband and our 2 year old boy were visiting where we used to live in Grover Beach. We were wanting a couple of date nights with some old friends while we were in town. We reached out to Casey to watch our little boy a couple of different evenings and she was awesome !!! I Highly recommend her....
- Schanen S.
Aiyana S.
5.0
We had Aiyana babysit our 2 and 4 year old while on a weekend trip to Paso Robles. She was flexible enough to come to our hotel room and the kids had a blast with her. She was punctual, attentive and very friendly. Would definitely love to hire her again and recommend!
- Laura M.
Raquel R.
5.0
Raquel is amazing! We were in Pismo Beach for a wedding and had Raquel watch our twin 6 year olds back to back days. Our kids are not easy.. but Raquel was so loving and kind, yet took charge as needed. We wish that we lived locally so we could use her all the time. Can’t recommend Raquel highly...
- Care member
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Ratings for San Luis Obispo, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in San Luis Obispo, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 59 listed special needs caregivers.