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325 special needs caregivers are listed in San Diego, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in San Diego, CA
Ariel R.
San Diego, CA
$25-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
Patient, Tender Female Great With People Of Special Needs Of All Ages!
5.0
(2)
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.
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.
Ellie L.
San Diego, CA
$18-22/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 .
5.0
(2)
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.
Jessica G.
San Diego, CA
$30-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Teacher, And Special Needs Care Provider
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can't add information on my experience since it gets flagged for me including my contact info (even though I don't include any contact info or related verbiage). If my profile seems to suit your family's needs I can provide more about myself!
Jessica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica is my go-to sitter whenever my husband and I have date night. The kids absolutely love her and get so excited when she comes over. I've known her for a few years now, and I can tell she really loves working with kids and has such a special, caring touch....
Lily K.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Trustline Certified
CPR
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...
Tracy B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 37 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sariya was great, my son loved spending time with her. "
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Sophia G.
San Diego, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Looking For Long Term Morning Position And/or Weekend/Weeknight Position.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a native of San Diego. I received my BA from UCSD and completed my MBA in 2013 and believe that education should be a priority in a child's life. I am a nanny and house assistant for two families for eight years and five years respectively, but they are both part time. I am available all day Tuesday and Thursday,...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Sophia last minute to watch my 4 and a half month old son and my neighbors 18 month old and 5 year old. She did a GREAT job and made me feel very comfortable. Extremely professional."
Lillie L.
Kelli M.
San Diego, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat since I was 12 yrs old and am now 30. I enjoy working with kids. It was my main job until I graduated from college. I am currently in between jobs while I make a career change, and am glad to be back in childcare part-time for now.
I have worked at a day care, but mostly worked in family homes. I have worked an...
Kelli can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kelli was awesome. Our granddaughter loved her. "
Jeffrey B.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
Ashley M.
San Diego, CA
$28-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With seven years of experience, I've gained the expertise to manage up to three children of various age groups.
My strengths lie in my patience, creativity, and friendly nature, which allow me to create a positive...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashley was amazing! I needed last minute childcare and she responded promptly to my request. She picked my son up from preschool on time. My son enjoyed spending time with her at the park and I will definitely be using her services again."
Jocelyn B.
Alexia Victoria M.
San Diego, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hey, How Are You? My Name Is Alexia And I Finished The Au Pair Program And I'm Available.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Live-out Position
Hello! My name is Alexia, and I'm from Brazil.
I'm 24 years old and currently living in Carmel Valley, San Diego.
I have 20, 000 hours of childcare experience.
I have cared for children of various ages, including those with autism, which has given me a lot of patience and a deep understanding of different...
Alexia Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexia took great care of my daughter, A.! They built a castle together and had a tea party with dolls. My daughter loved the extra attention, and having someone to play with. A. is excited to see Alexia the next time we need a babysitter. I would definitely...
Jamie P.
Alexa R.
San Diego, CA
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My Name Is Alexa Messaged Me With Specific Inquiries :)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Alexa and I started working with kids about 6 years ago when I volunteered at my elementary school. That's where I started my journey working with children.
Since then I've been working as a respite for kids with special needs for three years and am now studying psychology with a focus in child development. I like to...
5.0
"She was great! On time, comfortable, kids loved her, and kept us updated on how the night was going! We will definitely ask her to help us in the future with more date nights! We highly recommend her!"
Michelle M.
Caroline N.
San Diego, CA
$18-20/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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
Allie M.
San Diego, CA
$35-40/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
CNA
CHHA
RNA
NANNY
CPR and BLS certified
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"After her first visit, my son requested Allie return to watch him the next day. That's always a great sign! She also keeps our infant daughter happy and content. We've had her sit for a total of 12 hours so and she does a great job. We are all looking forward to...
Avery M.
5.0
(5)
Hi, thank you for looking at my profile! I am an experienced caretaker with 15+ years of experience and two degrees in psychology and behavioral science. As a registered behavior technician, I am trained to care for individuals with special needs, physical handicaps, and neurodivergence. I welcome any opportunity to assist a...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Madison is absolutely wonderful with kids of all ages! My children are 8 and 11, and they love every time she babysits. I appreciate how mature, responsible, and dependable Madi is. She's also very flexible. I highly recommend her. "
Loriann N.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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
$18-25/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.
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
Early Education
CPR
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.
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Recent special needs caregiver 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.
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.
Annie S.
5.0
Annie is very professional and punctual.
- Derek H.
Jessica G.
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 them. My older daughter loves her too. I am so grateful that I have someone as wonderful...
- Care member
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Ratings for San Diego, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in San Diego, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 139 reviews of the 325 listed special needs caregivers.