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333 special needs caregivers are listed in San Diego, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby 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.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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 27 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:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sariya was great! Very sweet and good with the kids. Would recommend!"
Care member
Catherine T.
San Diego, CA
$18-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Searching For Part-Time To Full Time Nannying, Babysitting, Dog/House Sitting Position!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Catherine and I am a 31-year-old Chemistry student with 12+ years of nanny experience. Located in 92115. 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,...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Catherine watched our 19 month twins from 930am to 130pm. She did an amazing job! They both normally take a little bit too warm up to anyone, but they immediately warmed up to her. She played with them and read to them. Normally they would've taken a nap during...
Michael O.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Thailyn and I am passionate about helping people in any way possible. One of my outstanding qualities is my love for working with children.
I have over 10 years of work experience in the education field. Growing up in a family of teachers has influenced my passion for playing and teaching children life skills....
Thailyn can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Thailyn has earned my highest recommendation. She cared for our two kids, aged 3 and 5, every weekday afternoon for a year. She has a special knack for blending FUN and ensuring the kids felt loved and listened to. Equally important, she knew how to help calm big...
Care member
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, light cleaning, travel
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.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Cristy C.
San Diego, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Your Kids Will Love Me! Extremely Qualified And Fun Loving Caregiver
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old. I grew up in West Point, NY as an Army Brat. I have 7 siblings, including myself. I am the youngest daughter and have had the opportunity to participate in helping raise my nephews and nieces (15 of them). I worked at the child development center at West Point when I was in my...
Cristy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cristy was our full-time nanny for 7 years. She was with our son and daughter from the ages of 6 months and 5 years old. She is incredible, and is still a part of our family today. She is kind, nurturing, patient and super fun. Always doing fun activities with the...
Care member
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
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.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
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
$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
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
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
(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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Tatiana.
Originally, I am from Russia and have live in the USA for 12 years. I enjoy working with kids and looking for a part-time nanny job to take some weight off your shoulders.
I love kids and always can get along with them. I like doing studying activities, like reading, coloring, playing memory games...
Tatiana can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Tatiana worked as a full time nanny for my autistic son for several years. She was punctual, loving, careful, and became an integral part of our family. She worked for us at the time my son received his diagnosis and not only did she do all the childcare things she...
Betsy G.
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
CNA
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
(2)
Hi! I have over 15 years of experience working professionally with kids. I worked as a licensed speech/language therapist assistant for over 10 years. I worked with preschool to middle school. I worked in a health clinic, private practice and schools. I'm bilingual Spanish/English. I'm a mom to a now 16-year-old boy with special...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Erika was so professional and kind. I will be definitely using her again and I definitely recommend her services to anyone looking:)"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like to take a fun, creative, calm, patient approach when working with little humans. I have been in childcare for almost 15 years. I am certified in first aid and CPR. I have experience with all ages and special needs. Majority of my clients have turned into lifelong family style relationship
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She's great with my boys and they love her!"
Emily H.
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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.
Catherine T.
5.0
Catherine is wonderful! Kind, communicative, playful and punctual. She is very smart and engaged; she played board games, laughed and interacted with our son, which we super appreciate! Our kiddo is high-functioning on the spectrum, so it was wonderful to hear Catherine has experience with kids on...
- Bethany B.
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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 108 reviews of the 333 listed special needs caregivers.