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Kamilah L.


Chula Vista, CA

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Kamilah and as the big sister of 3 children and an auntie of four, one of whom has special needs, I have great experience in the field of childcare. No matter what age or stage your child is at, I have experienced it and know how to handle it. I have been working as a childminder for 5 years and enjoy every day I...
Kamilah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Cora W.


San Diego, CA

$23-28/hr5 yrs exp

Hi :) With a BA in Psych and over 5 years of dedicated experience, I have had the privilege of supporting both children and adults with through gentle guidance and prioritizing playfulness special needs, particularly focusing on individuals with autism. My approach emphasizes integrity, direct communication, and the importance...
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Lucy R.


San Diego, CA

$20-30/hr

Reliable And Compassionate Caregiver

While I have no paid experience, I have helped care for my grandparents and have extensive experience working with kids, including non-verbal children with special needs. I bring patience, a friendly attitude, and a deep sense of empathy to my caregiving. I am a Wilderness First Responder with CPR training. I have also assisted...
Lucy can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
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Isabel C C.


National City, CA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

I Studied To Work With Special Need Children. I Have Certifications And A Bachelor Degree.

I have 10 years experience caring for children and young adults. I studied specifically to work with special needs children. I have certifications and a bachelors degree. Spanish only.
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Madelyn V.


San Diego, CA

$26-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For Full Time Work

I have experience in caring for children between the age's newborn to 15 years old. I have cared for multiple children at once including twins as well as special needs children. I used to teach dance to children from the ages 3 to 16 years old which I am happy to incorporate fun dancing/exercises into our routine. My biggest...
Madelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lucy R.


San Diego, CA

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Part-Time Caregiver

While attending college at the University of Vermont as an Elementary Education major, I had the pleasure of taking a Children with Special Needs course. During one seminar, a bunch of families from Vermont Family Network came in and told us their stories. I was inspired and immediately drawn to working with these families....
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Isabella Z.


San Diego, CA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver, Housekeeper Available

I have experience working with special needs individuals for over 3 years now. I have worked in a home setting as well as a clinic setting. I am passionate about working with this population and know how important it is to meet an individuals needs which is what I would like to assist with when needed!
Hello to everyone, I had been babysitter about 18 years of my life; most family's at Mexico, since My baby was a premature kid with specials needs I decide to stay at Home with him. Now that He is older I am trying to work. I understand Will be hard to find a job since I don't have paid experience; but as a mom I know the...
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Maria M.


San Diego, CA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

College Student, Older Sister, And Volunteer

Over the past summer I spent my weeks as a full time nanny for a 1-year-old until I returned to school for the fall semester. I have played an active role in raising and caring for my now 7-year-old brother. During previous summers, I have taken assigned days to care for him, doing things like going to the park, transporting him...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Faith G.


San Diego, CA

$25-30/hr

Empathetic, Funny, And Nuturing Caregiver

I'm looking to be a mother's helper that can do dishes, do laundry, and care for children. I have people in my family with special needs and have one on one experience when caring for a child that needs more support. I enjoy being around and taking care of kids of any age and having one on one time with kids.
Faith can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Jayda C.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr1 yrs exp

CNA Caregiver

Hello! My name is Jayda and I am a fourth year nursing student at University. I have a huge passion for caring for special needs, and as I progressed through nursing school this passion has only grown. I am a certified nursing assistant, but with the crazy times we are all in it has been difficult to secure a job. I would love...
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Cydni A.


San Diego, CA

$26-35/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Summer Work!

I have been babysitting, nannying and working with kids since I was about 14. Mostly recently I have been working in school as a special education aide and a substitute teacher. I am an RBT and spent a couple years working in ABA with kids with Autism. I went to Chico State and got my degree in Health Science and I am...
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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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Caring, kind, dependable, organized and personable individual with 5 years experience in childcare for special needs.. Medical Assistant, CPR & AED certified. In-home care tasks typically.
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Esmeralda G.


Chula Vista, CA

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter Ready For Anything :)

Hello parents and caregivers! I'm Esmeralda, but you can call me Esme :). I possess a bachelor's degree from PLNU in integrated studies with an emphasis on education. I've nannied for many families throughout the years, and have experience with ages 0-16 years of age. I also have experience caring for children with special needs...
Esmeralda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ansley K.


El Cajon, CA

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started caring for people with special needs, kids, and seniors when I was 17, I'm now 23, and I've loved it ever since. People with special needs are intelligent, funny, and so lovable. I love how much energy kids have and how imaginative they are. I enjoy making everyone smile and making sure they feel loved. In my spare...
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Kaitlyn S.


San Diego, CA

$26/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of children for approximately 7 years. My most current position was to a sweet 5-year-old with autism during the school year. Before that was to a 6-month-old, and then previously a 4, 2, and 1-year-old last summer! I have worked with children of all ages (newborn to 12+) and special needs (5 years old to...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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"Kaitlyn is the BEST!! She watched my 8 month old daughter every Monday/Wednesday for two months while I worked from home. She is so sweet, nurturing and patient. She was always on time and never called out so is incredibly reliable. We are moving out of SD and wish...

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Martha P.


San Diego, CA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural with 7+ years of experience working with neurotypical and neurodiverse children. Extensive experience working in various settings such as home, day care, elementary school and clinic. My experience in the child development field includes roles such as teacher assistant, nanny,...
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Tiffany A.


La Mesa, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Genuine, Experienced Professional Available Nights And Weekends

Hi there, I am Tiffany and I look forward to getting to know you and your family. I have lived in San Diego most of my life, and just recently moved back last year. I am coming out of 7 years in higher education and currently work part-time & free lance in the e-commerce and digital marketing space. I have over 16+ years of...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Taylor S.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr4 yrs exp

Taylor Smith

I absolutely love working with kids! I'm currently attending college to further my education and working as an RBT with special needs children. I have been working with kids for over three years and plan on continuing! I am a hard worker, reliable, and loving! I hope to make a positive difference in parents and the kiddos lives!
Taylor can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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