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Find special needs adult care in Santa Maria, CA that you’ll love

36 special needs adult care are listed in Santa Maria, CA

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025

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

Special needs adult care in Santa Maria, CA

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April D.


Santa Maria, CA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Caring Caregiver

3.7

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 50-year-old female who has been in the medical/care field for 6 years. My experience is as follows, I am CPR/AED FIRST AID certified thru the state with IHSS . I work with many different health needs for the elderly such Alzheimers Dementia, Stroke Development Disability for all ages which includes physical, mental...
5.0
"April was the best caregiver I have ever hired. She is very patient and kind. My child cries for her whenever she leaves. When we have accidents she doesn't complain and cleans up the mess."

pavinda W.

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April D.


Santa Maria, CA

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Dependable Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 55-year-old female who has been in the medical/care field for 9 years. My experience is as follows, I am CPR/AED, FIRST AID certified for both child and adult, I am certified thru the state with IHSS. I work with many different health needs for the elderly such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, Stroke, Development Disabilities...
April can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She has a very unique and very talented with caring for her patients and clients she services. So much so that they go from terminal cancer or advance Alzheimer's to improving health, cancer patients on hospice getting off hospice which is really remarkable. The...

Marie C.

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Maria C.


Santa Maria, CA

$30-45/hr8 yrs exp

I am a very carrying and compassionate person. My friends would describe me as very patient, dependable and creative. I have a good sense of humor but can be serious when needed. I have a good work ethic and am professional. I have: -Over 7 years experience as a caregiver assisting with many duties some including meal prep,...
Maria can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Maria is exceptional. She is a self starter, an attentive and caring caregiver, and always willing to go above and beyond. As I am quadriplegic, Maria has helped me with bathing, toileting, dressing, stretching, cleaning, cooking, transferring to and from my bed,...

James R.

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Nicole M.


Santa Maria, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

I worked with Special needs individuals for over 12 years from a group home setting to a date program
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Nicole M.


Santa Maria, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hi! I have been a caregiver for 19 years now. I work in group homes, retirement centers, and private home care. I have worked with the elderly, and the disabled/ special-needs , working with wheelchairs, Hoyer Lift, transferring, etc.
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
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Adam L.


Santa Maria, CA

$18-27/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi, I'm Adam, I have a year of in home health care as a caregiver. I also, work with special needs high school children during the school year. I've have experience with Dementia/Alzheimer's patients. Also, I have experience with clients being bed bound, and have transfer experience as well. I can meal prep and cook around...
Adam can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, transportation, home modification
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Natalie C.


Santa Maria, CA

$30-50/hr2 yrs exp

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I am currently a behavioral technician have been for the past two years. I absolutely adore working with special needs. I work in a mid severe classroom with 2nd and 3rd.
Hello, My name is Sara and I am a licensed speech language pathologist. While schools are no longer in session for summer, I am looking for summer work. I would love to meet as I believe I would be a great fit. I've worked with children with a range of diagnosis including children with autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome....
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Briana C.


Santa Maria, CA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic And Bubbly Sitter

Hello families ! Just a little about me, I have worked with students and adults who have special needs for the last 2 1/2 years! I absolutely love what I do, and I am actually finishing up my undergrad this May with a major in Psychology, then starting a teaching residency program next spring to get my Special Education teaching...
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Maria C.


Santa Maria, CA

$25-45/hr4 yrs exp

-I have an Autistic Behavioral Analysis Certificate, have worked with children and adults applying ABA for 2 years. -experience working with quadriplegic individual assisted with all ADLs such as bathing, bowel program, light meal prep and light cleaning, laundry etc. -2 years experience working with adults with special needs...
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Shealynn C.


Santa Maria, CA

$20-31/hr10 yrs exp

Mrs. Marshall

I have been in the child educational field for over 15 years going on 20. I have helped raise lots of children lots of family members. I have worked as a personal Nanny live in nanny. I have taught preschool ages 3:00 to 6:00 and then also toddler classroom which is 18 months to 36 months. All Montessori Beast some schools were...
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Chris W.


Santa Maria, CA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Very Helpful In Compassionate Person

I'm a very helpful and compassionate person that enjoys helping other people. I have always been this way. I live in a senior community and I am always helping out my neighbors. I am the absolute youngest one that lives here so I get asked a lot. I'm at the bottom of the age limit.
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Sean K.


Santa Maria, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

A Few Things To Know About Me!

I am a dedicated hardworking father of 2 young boys. I work in the oilfields at night every other week so my availability is open completely! I have 3 years of experience with infants and toddlers with special needs such as autism and Downs syndrome. I have experience with elderly people who suffer from Alzheimer's/Dementia....
I am working in memory care and assisting living in 4years of experience in providing care to elderly and disabled, I am caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients/residents through personalized and care required
I've done private care for many children and adults who have special needs. I believe it's important to make everyone feel safe and comfortable in a situation that brings the proper care.
I was the Assistant Camp Director for a professional theatre company's summer camp for three years. I was trained by Southwest Autism and Research Center to work with campers with autism to provide an inclusive camp experience. I helped create a collection of fidget/stimming toys to provide to our campers as needed and led...
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Lynette C.


Santa Maria, CA

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Empathetic Companion

Hello, PLEASE NOTE: I AM CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING MORE CLIENTS. I WILL TAKE THIS DOWN WHEN THAT CHANGES. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO'VE REACHED OUT. Happy to connect and see if we are a good fit. I am educated, kind, caring, patient and responsible. Ideal connection: I believe that everyone should have someone in their day that they...
Lynette can also help with: Personal care, respite care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
I am working in care and assisting living in 5years of experience in providing care to elderly and disabled, I am caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients/residents through personalized and care required
Sharmaine can also help with: Companionship, errands, personal care, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

As long as I can remember I wanted to be a teacher and make a difference in young peoples lives. I am proud to make that my life's work. I have earned an MA in Education, and a Education Specialist Teaching credential, with an emphasis on working with students with moderate to severe special needs. I have been teaching overall...
Hello my name is Mariah and I've been working with kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder for over a year and a half. I love helping kids, I've worked with kids from 4-16 years of age. I am CPR/first aid certified and CPI trained as well. I am also currently in the process of getting my registered behavior technician license. I...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Santa Maria, CA

April D.

5.0

April was the best caregiver I have ever hired. She is very patient and kind. My child cries for her whenever she leaves. When we have accidents she doesn't complain and cleans up the mess.

- pavinda W.

April D.

5.0

She has a very unique and very talented with caring for her patients and clients she services. So much so that they go from terminal cancer or advance Alzheimer's to improving health, cancer patients on hospice getting off hospice which is really remarkable. The way she encourages and changes her...

- Marie C.

Maria C.

5.0

Maria is exceptional. She is a self starter, an attentive and caring caregiver, and always willing to go above and beyond. As I am quadriplegic, Maria has helped me with bathing, toileting, dressing, stretching, cleaning, cooking, transferring to and from my bed, and many other tasks. Maria did an...

- James R.

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Ratings for Santa Maria, CA special needs adult care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Special Needs Adult Care in Santa Maria, CA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 36 listed special needs adult care.