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Find special needs adult care in San Diego, CA that you’ll love

200 special needs adult care are listed in San Diego, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 4 years

Special needs adult care in San Diego, CA

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Ariel R.


San Diego, CA

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

Patient, Tender Female Great With People Of Special Needs Of All Ages!

5.0

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I've worked with Special Needs children through my church who has a group for Special Needs children; and I've also worked with them as a best friend of mine is a caretaker of a fellow with down syndrome and some mental retardation. Through the plethora of memories built with children in these two settings I have come to love as...
5.0
"Ariel is a brilliant young lady whose words line up with her actions. I have seen her grow so much over the last eight years that I'm am blown away. I am proud to know this young lady and can't wait to see her next accomplishments that await her."

Eric B.

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Fatimah A.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Fatima, I am a dedicated and compassionate Senior Care Provider with over 10 years of experience delivering exceptional in-home and facility-based care to clients. Adept at addressing personal, medical, and emotional needs of individuals while ensuring their dignity and comfort. Certified Home Care Aide (HHA) in...
Fatimah can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"She was great at taking care of me. She was with me for over a year. She went above and beyond in fulfilling her duties with me. I am very confident that whoever hires her will be highly satisfied with her skills.I highly recommend her. I loved her smile and her...

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Lois S.


San Diego, CA

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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.
5.0
"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 throughout the process. Lois not only offered to pick me up from my home but also waited patiently for me during the...

Mohammed J.

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Diana K.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate, reliable caregiver with excellent communication skills 30+yrs nursing experience ; Medication Certified; :Alzheimer's/Dementia:: stroke/disabilities. Physical therapy..; ADLS, CPR/ Errands/DR. appts; ; Meal prep/feeding Activities/outdoors; Companionship .. ETC. AVAILABILITY; 12/24 hr shifts ; live-in ;...
Diana can also help with: Home modification, dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She was a very good caregiver. She was Dependable, punctual, and a good cook. I have been using her for over 3 years. "

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Yamell E.


San Diego, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Caregiver , Care Companion Available FT 20 Years Experience Bilingual English And Spanish

Nanny caregiver bilingual English Spanish full time available 10 years of experience in senior care and more than 20 in childcare . 2 years experience in special needs, kind , compassionate, responsible and I love to help people to feel better CPR FIRST AID CLEAN BACK GROUND
Yamell can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

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Shirley D.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Being A Care Giver Is Not Just An Experience But A Loving Heart To Care For The Elderly

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I really love taking care for a senior., child care and special needs.. is not a just a job but a passion and dedication to take care of the person who needs more care love and compassion. Im very caring and loving person.
Shirley can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Ely E.


San Diego, CA

$25-42/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant Of 18 Years Looking For Part Time Or Full Time Work.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with seniors for 18 years now. I'm punctual, caring, hard working and am ready to work with your loved one. I've worked with children with special needs, and the senior community. I have excellent references and experiences that can contribute to me working with your loved one. My experience includes the...
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Ely is AMAZING!!!!!!!! She has been helping with my 82 year old dad for a couple of months! She is a very hard worker- goes above and beyond expectations! She is kind and patient. Dependable. Punctual! And HONEST! She comes highly +++ recommend!"

Cathy J.

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Melissa G.


San Diego, CA

$18-23/hr2 yrs exp

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.
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...

Angie L.

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Annie S.


San Diego, CA

$18/hr

Compassionate And Responsible Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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 make sure I follow thru with...
5.0
"Annie is very professional and punctual."

Derek H.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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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Sherri R.


San Diego, CA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Trained Nurse No License Available For Home Care. Great Housekeeper And Listener.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Sherri. I currently reside in San Diego and Los Angeles. I'm a registered home health aide/IHHS. Graduated from Vocational Nursing School. I get along with people from all backgrounds and have nursing experience in hospice with cancer, Alzheimer's, physical and mental disabilities. I love working with adults and...
Sherri can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Sherri, is very caring and takes her time attending to my mother's needs. She is soft spoken and has a beautiful smile. My mom looks forward to her visits."

Pamela S.

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Melanie H.


San Diego, CA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Gerontology Aging Specialist

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always held older adults in very high esteem and am passionate about caring for them so they can live their best life possible. As a Gerontology specialist in the field of aging, my degree as well as experience has equipped me to enable older adults to maintain the healthful lifestyles which mitigate cognitive decline,...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Melanie is a very knowledgeable and caring person. She's very good at taking care of my husband who has Alzheimer's. She has gone on walks with him, engaged him in conversations and even played Scrabble with him allowing me to have some free time. She even has...

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Jennifer S.


San Diego, CA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

I am a full-time graduate student at Immaculata University obtaining my masters and certification in Elementary/Special Education. Prior to returning to school I worked in the financial industry for 14 years. I have all of my child abuse and criminal clearances for student teaching. I love children and am very excited about my...
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Carly L.


San Diego, CA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Companion/Caretaker

I am a friendly, 29-year-old female living in San Diego with a passion for helping others. I studied Communication Disorders in college at the undergraduate level, and Speech-Language Pathology at the graduate level (degree in progress). My experience ranges widely across medical care, speech/language therapy, behavioral...
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Annie D.


San Diego, CA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Helper

I am a local mom of 2 and live in the Carmel Mountain Ranch/Poway area. I have degrees in Child Development and Nursing. I also have a child with Level 1 Autism. I would love to help as a companion for children and adults with special needs.
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Amanda P.


San Diego, CA

$38-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs.

I've taken care of patients that have epilepsy, severe adhd, behavioral, and all around globally delayed.
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Cathleen S.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have raised a son that had brain cancer when he was 10 years old. I worked with him thru Occupational and Physical Therapies, speech therapy, cognitive therapy, and vision therapy, etc. I also worked in special ed in the School District. I worked one on one with students of various disabilities and also helped teach a...
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Laura M.


San Diego, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! My name is Laura, 36 years of age and an experienced, responsible childcare provider. I have several years of experience taking care of children from 3 months to 12 years old in home, daycare and school settings. I am here to offer your children a safe and comfortable environment. My goal is to ensure that your...
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Annie C.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr

Special Needs Care Taker

Hi, I'm Annie. I'm 18 and an incoming freshman at UCLA where I plan to study psychology. Although I don't have official experience working for someone with special needs, I grew up caring for my brother who has ADHD and high functioning autism. I am very patient, caring, and understanding and I'm committed to making life a...
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Austin R.


San Diego, CA

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Austin R, RBT And Instructional Special Needs Aide

Hi! I'm Austin. I have worked with children of all ages for 15 years in every context! I started as a camp counselor in high school. Then I went to UCLA. My junior year I worked as an English tutor to children in Spain while studying abroad. In 2015 I did the same in Mexico-I'm fluent in Spanish. Also In 2015 my beautiful...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in San Diego, CA

Ariel R.

5.0

My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world. She helped him set up appointments, went with him to all doctor's appointments, relaying pertinent info to the family, advocated for him to get the maximum...

- Anthony R.

Fatimah A.

5.0

She was great at taking care of me. She was with me for over a year. She went above and beyond in fulfilling her duties with me. I am very confident that whoever hires her will be highly satisfied with her skills.I highly recommend her. I loved her smile and her cheerful personality.

- Care member

Lois S.

5.0

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 throughout the process. Lois not only offered to pick me up from my home but also waited patiently for me during the procedure and drove me back home...

- Mohammed J.

Diana K.

5.0

Diana has been my mom's caregiver for over 3 years now. She is reliable on time and knowledgeable about taking care of patients. She is on top of everything. My mom started to get bed sores. Diana spotted and told me what I needed to get for her to treat them early. Even the doctor was surprised...

- Care member

Ely E.

5.0

Ely is AMAZING!!!!!!!! She has been helping with my 82 year old dad for a couple of months! She is a very hard worker- goes above and beyond expectations! She is kind and patient. Dependable. Punctual! And HONEST! She comes highly +++ recommend!

- Cathy J.

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Ratings for San Diego, CA special needs adult care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Adult Care in San Diego, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 200 listed special needs adult care.