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Special needs caregivers in Bonita, CA

Michelle L.


El Cajon, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I've always been passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children, and with 10 years of experience as a childcare provider, I am confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for your child. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creative and imaginative nature, allows...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Michelle is a student intern in my kindergarten classroom. She works with small groups of students, with individual students and helps with clerical work. She interacts well with the children and seems to enjoy her interactions with them. I enjoy having Michelle in...

sabrina G.

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.

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: Hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & 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.

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, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.

Anna A.


La Mesa, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and creative nature allows me to engage with children and provide a fun and safe environment for them to thrive. I believe in open and honest communication with parents,...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"After meeting Anna at the park, I hired her to babysit my daughter the following week. Just from the brief meeting, my daughter was so excited to see her again and had an awesome time with her. She made her a nutritious lunch and took excellent care of her. I would...

Matthew S.

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.

Sydney V.


San Diego, CA

$25-30/hr7 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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very reliable and caring. She is a phenomenal nanny and delightful person. Trustworthy and attention to detail. Organized and willing to help. "

Care member

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I've enjoyed working with Catherine during my relocation and beyond. She was very loyal and calm with us during our stressful moving process and I was always able to count on her to show up and respond to my messages. She's now helping us with sitting while my...

Kent W.

Lucy R.


San Diego, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caretaker With Ample Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

From a young age, I've been passionate about caring for others, and over the past 17 years, I've gained extensive experience working with children of all ages, from newborns to teens. I hold a degree in Elementary Education, which has allowed me to teach and empower kids in various settings, from schools to outdoor education...
Lucy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We love her! Will be hiring again."

Chelsea C.

Catherine C.


National City, CA

$17-22/hr

Certified Nurse Assistant/ Caregiver/ Childcare/ Housekeeping

I do have experience in taking care of a client with developmental delay, adhd, autism, down syndrome, sun downing, paraplegic, quadroplegic, spinal injury. I can give reference if needed.

Madison A.


San Diego, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caretaker With Degrees In Behavioral Science

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My girls absolutely adore Madison! She's also great with my older tween son. Madison is great about engaging the kids, playing, keeping things organized and even baking! She's beyond wonderful and would have her full time if I could. I highly recommend her for a...

Christina H.

Stephen L.


El Cajon, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello. I am glad to meet you. I am currently employed with the San Diego Unified School District in the physical handicapped department, and have been for the past 20 years. I also have over 20 years experience in working with senior citizens. In my years of experience, I have been trained on numerous disabilities ranging from...
5.0
"Fantastic care of my 15y/o son with CP daily at school for almost 4 years. Doesn't just help, but proactively brings forward ideas/solutions for issues that arise. My son responds well to him and clearly enjoys working with him. I recommend him without...

William B.

Simon F.


La Mesa, CA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Easygoing And Patient Guy That Loves Cats And Dogs That Works With Kids With Special Needs.

patient and easygoing guy, that's a plant nerd, PC gamer, just overall social and nerdy haha ask anything and I will answer! Loves Cats And Dogs That Works With Kids With Special Needs.

Emma P.


San Diego, CA

$20-27/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Emma, and I have 6 years of caregiving experience along with 2 years of professional experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). My background includes extensive work in childcare and developmental support with infant to toddler-aged children. Additionally, I hold a CPR/BLS certification, have special...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Elena V.


Chula Vista, CA

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

Empathy Sitter

Hello, My name is Elena and I am excited to meet your childcare needs. I am 19 years old & will be turning 20 this year in October. I am pursing a degree in Criminal Justice. Meanwhile I am in school, I saw care. com as an amazing opportunity for a full-time or part-time job, especially since I love kids. I have a couple years...
Elena can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance

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

Mary D.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

I am from a family with four other siblings and grew up babysitting family friends' children since I was 13. I have experienced watching twin new borns, and have continued to babysit them when I am not at school for the past five years. I also worked for a family with two daughters, 9 and 12, and mostly took them to the pool or...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hi! My name is Lupe I'm a paraprofessional I have been working with students with disabilities for 6 years I'd describe my personality as I'm looking for a job that needs me I love helping other people and I know parents need help and sometimes it's hard to do that with kids with disabilities. I started caring for people...

Genevieve M.


San Diego, CA

$30-40/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Thank you for checking out my profile! I offer companion care (respite/habilitation) as well as tutoring in and out of schools for kiddos with academic challenges. I am most experienced with children and adults who are diagnosed with Autism, Down Syndrome, dyslexia, ADHD, language processing disorder, and/or who are nonverbal....

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bonita, CA

Michelle L.

4.0

Michelle is a student intern in my kindergarten classroom. She works with small groups of students, with individual students and helps with clerical work. She interacts well with the children and seems to enjoy her interactions with them. I enjoy having Michelle in my classroom.

- sabrina G.

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.

Stephanie S.

5.0

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

- Michele R.

Katherine S.

5.0

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

- Wendy A.

Anna A.

5.0

After meeting Anna at the park, I hired her to babysit my daughter the following week. Just from the brief meeting, my daughter was so excited to see her again and had an awesome time with her. She made her a nutritious lunch and took excellent care of her. I would highly recommend Anna and plan on...

- Matthew S.

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