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344 special needs caregivers are listed in San Diego, CA
The average rate is $20/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in San Diego, CA
Lois S.
San Diego, CA
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
Melissa G.
San Diego, CA
$18-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
I am a caregiver & local yoga teacher here in San Diego. I have cared for elderly folk, kids, and adults with specific needs for over 10 years. After completing my education in Social-work and Psychology I worked for 5 years with an east coast based organization which pairs social workers with adults with specific needs,...
Ellie L.
San Diego, CA
$15-22/hr
5.0
(1)
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 .
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
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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 with ages 3 months-17 years....
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Awesome and loving caregiver. I will definitely hire her again. "
Jennie S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Sariya and I am 23 years old. I currently work with children with autism, providing resources and support for families. I am fully independent with my own transportation. Safe and clean driving record. I have a strong love and passion for children as I plan on making it my career. I have experience in ABA therapy...
Sariya can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sariya was great, my son loved spending time with her. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Monserrat, and I am a recent grad from the University of California San Diego and earned my degree in Public Health. I'm working towards starting a master's program in Education to become an educator. I'm currently looking for one time babysitting jobs during the school year. I love children, I truly believe...
Monserrat can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We needed a babysitter for several children during a family wedding. Monserrat was wonderful!"
Liz E.
Isabella S.
San Diego, CA
$15-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Isabella, here's a little bit about myself.
I'm originally from Vermont, been living in San Diego for 3 years now!
I'm very family oriented, I grew up helping raise my younger singling and have always had a way with kids!
I started working with kids when I was about 11yrs old, I believe.
After a year of baby...
Skills:
CPR
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 both loved "Bella days"!"
Laura S.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Bri! I'm a behaviorial interventionist for an extensive sped 5th grade class at Poway USD. I am currently studying social-emotional learning facilitator techniques through mindfulness in childhood education. I am also in yoga teacher training focused in teaching trauma-informed yoga inclusive to those with special...
Briana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Bri was the best with our 2 kids (2/8 years old). She is the sweetest and truly gave her heart to our babies. We are so grateful to have had her in our lives!"
Robyn F.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi families!
I'm Laura, a responsible and experienced childcare provider. I've spent many years caring for kids from 3 months to 12 years old in homes, daycares, and schools.
Looking for a safe and loving place for your little ones? I can provide that! My top priority is making sure your kids are SAFE and get the care they...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We love Miss LaLa! We were lucky to have her as out nanny for over a year and a half; had we not moved I'm sure shed still be with us. She was great with my younger from the baby stage to his wild toddler stage. She also taught my older child how to read. I...
Jordan W.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nicolette and I'd love the opportunity to meet you and your family! I absolutely love working with children and have been for the past 9 years. I have worked with disabled, special needs children, preschoolers, and infants which I adore the most. I was a devoted Preschool teacher at Kinder Care and Incarnation...
Nicolette can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sadly we are moving so we have to find someone new but Nicolette helped me as a first time mom who was going back to work and helped us so much with figuring out nap schedules and also with sleep training. She was flexible with my crazy nurse schedule and very easy...
Dannica B.
Caroline N.
San Diego, CA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Childcare Provider With 20+ Years Of Experience With Babies And Children Of All Ages!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a childcare provider with over 20 years of experience working with infants and children of all ages. I am also blessed to be a mother of a 9-year-old daughter, and a 6-year-old son that are the lights of my life! My childcare experience includes babysitting, nannying, working in daycare settings, running my own...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caroline is our current nanny and has additional availability, so we're happy to share, since I want your child/ren to be cared for as well as mine are. Caroline is of course reliable and punctual-the basics. She is such a fun and engaged care taker! She's is...
Alexandra C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with kids since I was a kid. I volunteered with special needs children when I was in middle school. I was a temporary live-in nanny in 2016 to help a family while mom was recovering from surgery. I was responsible for three children and we went to the park, baked, and did arts and crafts projects. I was...
Theresa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Theresa is a fabulous nanny! She was great with my son and I highly recommend her!!"
Stephanie E.
Allie M.
San Diego, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
C.N.A With BLS And CPR Certification 3+ Years Experienced Caregiver And 10 Year Experienced Nanny
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Nanny / CNA / caregiver / nursing student
I am a Nursing student and aspiring Anesthesiologist with tons of experience in health care. I began my journey as a caregiver for one family as a live in / travel full time provider. Later I started working as a caregiver in facilities, hospitals, and clients' homes. I provided...
Allie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Allie. She was sooo sweet and even cooked my 11 month old delicious meals for the entire weekend and put them in Tupperware containers for us to use the rest of the time we were in San Diego. My daughter was even being somewhat...
Celine H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm a UC Berkeley undergrad student looking for a part-time job to align with my school schedule. I have over seven years of childcare experience including after-school care as a youth development professional. I am a child at heart! I love going to parks, making sandcastles at the beach, and going on adventures! I also have...
Ali can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ali has a super calm and soothing demeanor. My 10 month old liked her immediately. She has good initiative and is resourceful and helpful. Good grown up conversationalist for Mom too!"
Saheli D.
Holly S.
San Diego, CA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very easy going and dependable person. I have been nannying for 5 years. Most of my nannying work has been with children five and under. Prior to nannying, I cared for kids with specials needs for two years. During high school, I took child development classes giving me the opportunity to volunteer in a daycare....
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have had the opportunity to coach and work alongside Holly in multiple different fashions. She helped me conduct multiple youth sports camps where she would lead small groups throughout camp. As camps progressed Holly took on more responsibility where she would...
Alyssa O.
Catherine T.
San Diego, CA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Searching For Part-Time To Full Time Nannying, Babysitting, Dog/House Sitting Position!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Catherine and I am a 31-year-old Chemistry student with 12+ years of nanny experience. I love kids and pets! I have spent most of my adult life working as a caretaker, tutor, and nanny. Interested in babysitting, nanny, tutoring, light cleaning, cooking/meal prep/grocery shopping, transportation, organizing,...
Catherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"I've enjoyed working with Catherine during my relocation and beyond. She was very loyal and calm with us during our stressful moving process and I was always able to count on her to show up and respond to my messages. She's now helping us with sitting while my...
Kent W.
Leanora S.
San Diego, CA
$24-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny And Yoga Teacher Available For Childcare
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, San Diego parents! I am a 56-year-old Harvard-educated Nanny and yoga teacher with extensive childcare experience with children of all ages including 5-month-old twins, 18-month-old twins, toddlers, all the way up to 8 to 10 years old and teenagers.
Overall, I am committed to helping each child grow and achieve while...
Leanora can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lea sits for us on frequent date nights and the girls love her! My daughters are 5 and 4 and behave very well when "Miss Lea" is around. She enjoys bringing crafts and art supplies when she visits and we always look forward to having her sit for us. Highly...
Andrea M.
Ely E.
San Diego, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of 2 boys who are grown ups now and presently working with 3 to 5-year-old kids with special needs at School District. I'm good dealing with kids because I know they are angels. I can give you my references in case you need it to prove how I'm good with them.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I can not say enough about Ely! She has been with us for close to 5 years, and has become a wonderful addition to our family! She is always on time with a loving smile on her face when she walks through the door! She has helped tremendously with my 3 children along...
Kara S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
2004_2010 on and off baby-sat my basketball coach's children (3 girls ages 12 years old, 7 years old, 1 years old).
2004_2005 I helped coach middle school children boys & girls inner-city basketball.
2014_2015 I nannied for a family that had 2 boys (2 yrs & 7yrs). Taught the oldest to ride a bike & encouraged the little one to...
Tanya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Diego, CA
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.
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.
Laura O.
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 organized, warm, so considerate, polite & respectful. She's also generous if she can squeeze a...
- Tracy B.
Sariya M.
5.0
My daughter loved Sariya! She played many board games with her and made her so happy.
- Lianne O.
Monserrat S.
5.0
We needed a babysitter for several children during a family wedding. Monserrat was wonderful!
- Liz E.
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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 122 reviews of the 344 listed special needs caregivers.