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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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Mary Anita G.


La Mesa, CA

$35/hr

I Am A Mother Of Four Children

5.0

(1)

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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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Jessica G.


San Diego, CA

$30-45/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Teacher, And Special Needs Care Provider

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica is very dependable and responsible. My kids love her! I will be hiring her again!"

Nia J.

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Isabella S.


San Diego, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

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 4 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 professionally in my teens, from there went onto to volunteer...
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.

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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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Thailyn W.


San Diego, CA

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable,Caring.Trustworthy. Watchful Eye Babysitter.

Hired by 8 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 allowed us to have date night and did a great job taking care of our 6 year old son. She took him to the park, helped him with a little homework, fed him, and went the extra mile by doing the dishes and organizing our messy board game cabinet. She was very...

Jason T.

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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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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

$30-35/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Laura. She nannied for our daughter from 9mo-15mo and, if our schedules had aligned better, we'd never have let her leave! Laura is in the perfect profession - she's incredible with kids, and genuinely loves what she does - and...

Shreya K.

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Pamela F.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Pamela, I studied Child Development at Universidade Vale do Acarau and Portuguese and English at Universidade Federal do Ceara (in Brazil), I was a teacher for young kids and special needs there. I have +10 years of teaching experience and 16 years of experience taking care of kids, specialized in infants and...
Pamela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Pam worked for our family for about 1.5 years. She is patient, kind, and creative. She taught our son a second language; some of his first words were in Portuguese! Most importantly, Pam loves our son and cares for him like he is her own. We remain good friends and...

Jessie L.

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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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Laura M.


San Diego, CA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! My name is Laura, 36 years of age and an experienced, responsible childcare provider. I have several years of experience taking care of children from 3 months to 12 years old in home, daycare and school settings. I am here to offer your children a safe and comfortable environment. My goal is to ensure that your...
5.0
"Laura is amazing! She nannied for our son all through elementary school. She’s reliable, creative, & engaged!"

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Alexa R.


San Diego, CA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Alexa Messaged Me With Specific Inquiries :)

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.

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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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:

First Aid

CPR

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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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
"Chastity was great! We were really in a jam and she worked out for us at the last minute. She answered our messages promptly, was early for her shift, and did a good job with our infant and six-year-old. We would definitely hire her again! "

Jessica L.

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Bárbara is a sweet girl and very funny ! She knows how to put a smile on my kid's face"

Laura B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bonita, CA

Mary Anita G.

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.

- Care member

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.

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

Isabella S.

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.

Thailyn W.

5.0

Thailyn was wonderful with our 14-month old daughter! This was our first experience with a babysitter, so although nervous, we were immediately put at ease with Thailyn's calm yet enthusiastic approach. We will definitely seek care from Thailyn in the future!

- Care member

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