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Special needs caregivers in Bonita, CA

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Maria G.


Bonita, CA

$18-23/hr

Maria - Special Needs Caregiver

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I have cared for babies and children up to teens. I have experience with most caregiver duties. I've been a caregiver for 4 years. I love to help people. I love pets and kids. I actually have a sense of humor and I love to talk and engage my care receiver. I'm very empathetic. My grandson is 19 and has Aspergers as well. I would...
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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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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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Stephanie B.


La Mesa, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents ! I am a babysitter/Nanny of all types, from newborns to teens I have done it all. For over 14 years now, I started my care in San Diego, moved to Arizona while my spouse went to school and am back living in San Diego. Whether it's childcare, senior care, pet care or caring for your special needs I have experience...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We love Stephanie she has become family to us. She was my student in high school and then became our family babysitter. She was wonderful with our baby and worked with us regularly till our daughter became a toddler until she moved to Arizona. Anyone would be...

Jaime W.

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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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Cynthia T.


National City, CA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter With 10+Years Of Experience. Pet Friendly

I have 10+ years of experience working with infants/toddlers, preschool age children, and children with special needs. My background and education is in Child Development with an emphasis in Special Education and Challenging Behaviors. I have worked as a child care provider at a home daycare, a preschool teacher for a private...
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"We love Cynthia she has helped care for my three month old shes very patient and kind Cynthia is a hard worker well trusted person Cynthia has a background on child care and child development for many years that's a plus for us shes very attentive and caring i...

Sandra M.

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Thailyn W.


San Diego, CA

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable,Caring.Trustworthy. Watchful Eye Babysitter.

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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Thailyn was wonderful. She was able to meet our family in person before the job and was flexible at the last minute. Very communicative and sent pictures of my baby while we were gone. I told her we would be home in time for bedtime but we weren't, and she was...

Elissa N.

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Laura O.


San Diego, CA

$23-29/hr10 yrs exp

Committed To Meeting Children's And Parent's Needs. 20 Years Experience..

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, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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.

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Laura M.


San Diego, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Family Care Provider

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:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We hired Laura for our 1.5yo when our previous nanny was moving away. Laura aced the interview and we fell in love with her professionalism, Demeanor & attitude. That was over an year ago & I don't think we could have found someone better. Letting her go is not...

Geethika U.

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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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Stephanie B.


La Mesa, CA

$17-19/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello all! I have a great amount of experience in aiding for your special needs family members ! From teens in all 4 years of high school to seniors in daily aid.

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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Araceli G.


Spring Valley, CA

$35-40/hr7 yrs exp

Super Fun And Energetic

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Araceli , I am currently working for Kaiser as a Behavior Interventionist working with children with autism, I have been in the field for 8 . I have lots of experience with children of all ages. I also help my family on my free time to take care of my brothers new born and 2-year-old, which I love both to bits. I...
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Daylin N.


Chula Vista, CA

$21/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Daylin and I'm 26 years old. I'm Certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. I've been attending Southwestern college for 3 1/2 years now and I was studying to be a pastry chef but found out that taking care of kids is my passion and now I'm studying to be a kindergartner teacher. I have several years of...
Daylin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Daylin started after school care for my two daughters in January 2020. She stayed with us until summer 2022. Little did we know COVID would change 2 years of school for these kids. My youngest had some learning difficulties and honestly she would not have advanced...

Rebeccalynn S.

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Risa M.


Chula Vista, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Melissa G.


San Diego, CA

$18-23/hr2 yrs exp

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.

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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: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & 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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Katherine S.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Babysittet

Nanny available immediately! I start as early as Monday. I'm located in NorthPark but willing to travel. I have 8 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis and Nannying combined. I work with children of all ages and abilities. I have experience with special needs, medical needs, multiples, domestic and international...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is very personable and engaging looking forward to having her join our team! "

Wendy A.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience 19 years with development delays, kabuki syndrome. I myself have a daughter with special needs that is development delays.
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Sydney V.


San Diego, CA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Loving Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of patience when it comes to kids and babies. I've nannied for 3 families and regularly babysit for multiple families. The ages ranged from 6 months - 14 years old. Working with all families helped me gain insight on how to handle different types of kids and having a lot of patience. I know how to put babies to...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bonita, CA

Stephanie B.

5.0

Stephanie is great, she watched by two boys, one is special needs 2 times now. The boys had a great time with her, she is kind, responsive and dependable.

- Jeffrey M.

Rosa H.

5.0

Rochy was the primary nanny for our 2.5 year old daughter since she was 4 months. She came to really be part of our family and we all loved her so much! She would work with us to arrange time for breast feeding. Once our daughter was older she fed her meals and snacks, and overall she always ate...

- Amanda O.

Cynthia T.

5.0

We love Cynthia she has helped care for my three month old shes very patient and kind Cynthia is a hard worker well trusted person Cynthia has a background on child care and child development for many years that's a plus for us shes very attentive and caring i can leave in peace to work while...

- Sandra M.

Thailyn W.

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 emotions and set limits when...

- Care member

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.

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