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Special needs caregivers in Alpine, CA

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Dolores G.


Spring Valley, CA

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

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5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a qualified Preschool Facility Director stepping down from a leadership role. After 5 years in a leadership position in child care, I am taking some time to re-center and spend time in a classroom as a part-time substitute teacher. I have a degree in Early Childhood education and experience working with children with...
Dolores can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"We found Dolores through care.com and she surpassed all our expectations. She is kind, patient and has the best way with kids. My two boys love her and always look forward to spending time with her."

Elsa P.

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Risa M.


Chula Vista, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy working with children! I have experience working with special needs. I am a nursing assistant and a caregiver for elderly. I work very well with kids. I have a fun positive attitude. I am first aid and CPR certified. I enjoy playing games and spending time with children. I am very trustworthy and a hard worker!
Risa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Risa did an outstanding job with my very energetic and sensitive 4 year old son for an entire day of care during the workweek. I came home to a tidy home and a very happy and content little one. She did a great job following his schedule and being active with him....

Jessica H.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Friendly and conpassionate nursing student with clinical experience in acute and mental health care.
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Emilia M.


Chula Vista, CA

$23/hr4 yrs exp

Energetic And Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm from New Mexico, moved to SD last year. I have experience in babysitting and nannying, worked with multiple families in providing full-time care for children aged 5m-12 years. I can provide references. I love working with children and am proficient in managing their educational needs, like homework assistance. I am...
Emilia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emilia arrived on time and my son instantly warmed up to her. She is very warm and friendly, and played lots of fun activities with him."

Danielle H.

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Osiris G.


Chula Vista, CA

$17-25/hr13 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Osiris I'm 36 years old, mother of two kids, my daughter is 4 years old and my son with autism is 10 years old. I speak fluent Spanish and a little bit of English. For several years I have worked taking care of children and I am currently registered with ARCC Center Respite agency and Navy Respite (caring...
Osiris can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Osiris is very patient and responsible, she have a lot of experience with autistic kids, she is caring and clean, very punctual. She been taking care of my kid almost a year and I'm very satisfied."

Sandra P.

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Stephanie S.


Chula Vista, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Elderly Care Provider/Home Health Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Stephanie. I'm a versatile, enthusiastic, skilled caregiver with 10 years of experience, focusing on promoting residents' independence through quality care. She has expertise in ADLs, medication administration, hospice, companionship, ALS, personal care, hygiene, hoyer lifts, wound care, appointment management,...
Stephanie can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Stephanie is very intelligent, quick learner, and responsible. She has an engaging personality, ability to establish rapport with patient. Most important, she is compassionate, caring, and patient."

Janet D.

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Ericka B.


Chula Vista, CA

$21-27/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter And Special Needs Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, - I have my Associates Degree and I am working towards my Psychology Bachelor's degree. - I have extensive experience with individuals who have intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD, bipolar, etc. -I have nannied for many families with children between the ages of 18months-9 years old. -The past 7...
Ericka can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ericka is committed. When she confirms she is going to help you on the days you agreed, she will be there on time. She is also very patient with our child and reliable. Will continue to hire Ericka for the days that we need help. Among the baby sitters that helped...

Jenny N.

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Rosa H.


Chula Vista, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny or Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children for many years. I enjoy helping them learn and be creative; including teaching them to be bilingual. My child care experience has included raising my own children, owning and working in a daycare with 25 children, and now single family oriented style care, which has included working with special needs...
Rosa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We employed Rosa (although she goes by Rochy) in San Diego from April 2014 to January 2015. She was absolutely amazing with our newborn son and became like a grandmother to him over that year. She did a great job at continuously coming up with things for him to do...

Melanie B.

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Mary Anita G.


La Mesa, CA

$35/hr

I Am A Mother Of Four Children

I have over 30 years of experience working with children as well dealing with special needs. My eldest child is deaf / spectrum of autism. So with that being said I have experience in ABA as well direct support. I done respite care for children for 15 years and just have a lot of experience with all levels of behaviors and...
Mary Anita can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Mary Anita is a great caregiver! She took care of my mom who has ALS. My mom loves Mary Anita. She’s reliable, trustworthy, and very caring."

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Amanda D.


Spring Valley, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love kids and have 5 of my own, from 14-year-old twins to 26-year-olds. I have volunteered as a sitter with Radys ER psych unit, and also volunteered and worked part time at Bancroft Elementary in Spring Valley. I have been in Healthcare for 20 years. I have worked Companion Care to Hospice, and have 16 years of quad...
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Melissa R.


Lakeside, CA

$17-19/hr10 yrs exp

I've owned my own school for 32 years and before and after school program loved by a career also worked with handicapped children and handicapped adults Also elderly assistant many references I love working with others very patient Also I Can Provide Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa took care of my 2 children full time for nearly 3 years and was great with them. She was a great teacher and took them to various activities around our area on a daily basis, which the kids loved. I trusted Melissa with my children and highly recommend her...

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Catherine T.


San Diego, CA

$18-40/hr14 yrs exp

Searching For Part-Time To Full Time Nannying, Babysitting, Dog/House Sitting Position!

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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

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.

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Mary A.


Santee, CA

$22-26/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, Family Assistant

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was in high school. I have over 15 years experience working with children of all ages. My experience includes educational programming for children ages newborn-10 years old, babysitting, nannying, clinical based childcare, behavioral management, early childhood development, motor skills,...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Mary watched my 4-month-old daughter for 2 weeks and was wonderful. My baby loved her and you tell she was experienced and loving towards the kids she cares for. We heard her reading books to the baby, singing to the baby, etc. If I could have her fulltime I...

Elisabeth Y.

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Chastity H.


Lemon Grove, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Who Enjoys Making Children Smile.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Chastity and I am interested in babysitting for you. I am 48yrs old, single and I am a substitute preschool teacher. I have been working with children for the past 25years. I have experience working with children of all ages including infants, toddlers and special needs. I currently volunteer at my church as a...
5.0
"Chasity was very nice and comforting to my daughter. She played games with her and kept her busy. I would definitely recommend her and hire her again! "

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Barbara A.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Barbara, a dedicated nanny with extensive experience caring for children from infancy to adolescence. My childcare approach is rooted in Gentle and Positive Parenting, as well as Montessori and RIE methods, fostering independence, creativity, and emotional growth. I began as an Au Pair in 2017, caring for three...
Barbara can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We love Barbara! She was SO good with my sons (a 6 month old and a 3 year old). She's friendly, nurturing, calm, collected, punctual and simply a joy to be around. If you are looking for someone reliable and great with young children, she's your girl! Would hire...

Adriana B.

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Nancy S.


La Mesa, CA

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Provider for Special Needs

I have two grown sons with autism. Besides raising special needs children, I have cared for other children and adults with various special needs. I also work with elderly people with visual impairments, stroke, diabetes and other challenges.
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Claudia A.


Chula Vista, CA

$24-35/hr5 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver With 10 + Years Experienced. I Have The Compassion Of Helping Elderly, Disabled.

I'd describe my personality as a Service, Person, The reason I like caring for seniors is because I believe they are to be cared for with love, patience, and kindness. Being compassionate for them is very important to me because I know that one day I will grow and I would like to be treated with respect and gentleness. I'm...
Claudia can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Audrey E.


Ramona, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have many years of child care experience working all ages and with those who have disabilities & various special needs children. I also have had over 6 years of pet care experience along with 6 years of senior care, including with patients of dementia I have been teaching Sunday school for 8 years as well. Please message me...
Audrey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Julie G.


Bonita, CA

$24-26/hr2 yrs exp

Caring attentive person , happy to help and make a difference in someone's day. I'm very patient and kind . I'm flexible on task and can provide companionship.
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Daliana H.


Bonita, CA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter/Autism Behavior Technician

I'm a student majoring in Interior Design but I've always loved to work with kids. Started working with newborns up until they were in preschool. I currently work as a Behavior Technician with kiddos that have Autism and they're usually from 2 y/o to 13 y/o. I love seeing how intervention can make a huge difference in their...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alpine, CA

Dolores G.

5.0

Dolores has been taking care of our son pretty regularly for the past 14 months. She is amazing with him, and one of the only people our son will greet with joy and not cry when we leave. We never have to worry when we are gone. Dolores also loves our dogs (we have three) and they love seeking her...

- Jennifer H.

Risa M.

5.0

Risa did an outstanding job with my very energetic and sensitive 4 year old son for an entire day of care during the workweek. I came home to a tidy home and a very happy and content little one. She did a great job following his schedule and being active with him. I will hire again!!

- Jessica H.

Emilia M.

5.0

Emilia arrived on time and my son instantly warmed up to her. She is very warm and friendly, and played lots of fun activities with him.

- Danielle H.

Osiris G.

5.0

Anyone interested... She's absolutely amazing! Most loving and caring person ever. You'd be lucky to have her take care of your children. There is no doubt she would take care of your children as if they were her own.

- Jessica C.

Stephanie S.

5.0

She is very helpful and trustworthy! She has a lot of experience.

- Michele R.

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