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Special needs caregivers in Del Mar, CA

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Tony B.


Del Mar, CA

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi! I am a very reliable, patient person who has been working with kids/adults with disabilities for the last couple of years. I am a full time instructional assistant working at an adult transition program called coast academy! I love doing creative activities and am comfortable in almost any situation.
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Josephine T.


Del Mar, CA

$45-50/hr5 yrs exp

Private Registered Nurse For Special Needs Children

Hello all, my name is Josephine and I just moved to Del Mar, CA! I'm a Registered Nurse studying to apply to Masters in Psychology programs. I enjoy the outdoors, arts and crafts, songwriting and being creative any chance I can! I have a passion for child-care, and while I'm in school would love the opportunity to care for your...
Josephine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Tony B.


Del Mar, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a warm-hearted and responsible childcare provider passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. I am a full time Instructional Assistant working with kids with disabilities and special needs. With three years of experience caring for children of various ages, I have the skills and experience to provide a safe...
Tony can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ewa K.


Carlsbad, CA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior care taker!

5.0

(1)

13 year's experience with Alzheimer's Dementia , patient , HHA license, CPR special training program for DSP ( Special Needs patient ) CNA school . TB test , criminal background, Amazing reference from Patient and family members Dog friendly
Ewa can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, home modification, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"Ewa and Gosia took care of my mother in the last 2 weeks of her life. I had been caring for her on my own and was stressed and exhausted. They came and everything changed. I had a life back and knew that mom was getting excellent care. They were kind, gentle,...

Sara Z.

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Ashley D.


La Jolla, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a California native! Growing up I had a very special relationship with a babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving and thoughtful influence as a nanny. My child care experience ranges from helping special needs kids, newborns all the way to young adults. I find such joy being a positive mentor in a...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashley has worked for our family on and off for the last few years. My kids love her! She is hard working and thorough and I completely trust her. If she is available hire her. You won’t be sorry. "

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Ely E.


San Diego, CA

$25-42/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant Of 18 Years Looking For Part Time Or Full Time Work.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with seniors for 18 years now. I'm punctual, caring, hard working and am ready to work with your loved one. I've worked with children with special needs, and the senior community. I have excellent references and experiences that can contribute to me working with your loved one. My experience includes the...
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Ely is AMAZING!!!!!!!! She has been helping with my 82 year old dad for a couple of months! She is a very hard worker- goes above and beyond expectations! She is kind and patient. Dependable. Punctual! And HONEST! She comes highly +++ recommend!"

Cathy J.

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Shirley D.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Being A Care Giver Is Not Just An Experience But A Loving Heart To Care For The Elderly

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I really love taking care for a senior., child care and special needs.. is not a just a job but a passion and dedication to take care of the person who needs more care love and compassion. Im very caring and loving person.
Shirley can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Lois K.


San Diego, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny Available

4.4

(7)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Looking for a loving family. Experience with special needs children, newborns, infants, and toddlers - including twins and triplets. I am CPR/First Aid Certified with a great driving record. I am reliable, flexible, a pro at potty training, willing to do overnights, and can travel if needed, as well as open to family errands. I...
Lois can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lois is an incredibly kind and reliable nanny! I always trust that the kids are in good hands, and my girls love when Lois comes to play! Lois always seems to have very flexible availability and is willing to stay later or come earlier if requested. She is...

Elli C.

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Tanya M.


San Diego, CA

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Looking For A Flexible Part-time Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

2004_2010 on and off baby-sat my basketball coach's children (3 girls ages 12 years old, 7 years old, 1 years old). 2004_2005 I helped coach middle school children boys & girls inner-city basketball. 2014_2015 I nannied for a family that had 2 boys (2 yrs & 7yrs). Taught the oldest to ride a bike & encouraged the little one to...
Tanya can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Erika Z.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Babysitter

Hi! I have over 15 years of experience working professionally with kids. I worked as a licensed speech/language therapist assistant for over 10 years. I worked with preschool to middle school. I worked in a health clinic, private practice and schools. I'm bilingual Spanish/English. I'm a mom to a now 16-year-old boy with special...
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Erika was so professional and kind. I will be definitely using her again and I definitely recommend her services to anyone looking:)"

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Lana A.


Solana Beach, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time To Full Time Child Care Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Currently I have been working a lot with infants and finding it very rewarding, I have worked as a preschool assistant teacher and have worked in the Carlsbad School District with Autistic & special needs children. I love working with children. I enjoy working with children in the outdoors, creating arts and crafts projects,...
Lana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We love Lana, she is great with G.! Very warm and energetic, totally trust her with our little one."

Julia C.

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Valentina M.


Encinitas, CA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Valentina's Babysitting Station

Hi _____. In case you are in need of a babysitter i'm available Monday to Friday from 5 p.m. until needed or weekend upon agreed schedule. Feel free to send a text:)! *ABOUT ME* I'd describe my personality as fun, independent, and easy going. I started working with kids since I was in high school. I would occasionally...
Valentina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Very attentive and caring with our baby girl. :)"

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Monserrat S.


San Diego, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Monserrat, and I am a recent grad from the University of California San Diego and earned my degree in Public Health. I'm working towards starting a master's program in Education to become an educator. I'm currently looking for one time babysitting jobs during the school year. I love children, I truly believe...
Monserrat can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Monserrat was awesome! She was reliable, responsible, and my 18 month old loved her instantly, which is rare for her! my 12 year old said she did a great job too. She was accommodating of the hours we needed her to care for our 18 month old, even though our day...

Regan S.

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Natalie B.


Cardiff by the Sea, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Holistic Nanny Available On Weekday Mornings - CPR & First Aid Certified

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! Are you looking for an experienced nanny to help out part time with your little? I'm Natalie, Nanny and, Postpartum Doula and Infant Care Specialist with a strong focus on holistic childcare. I'm dedicated to working with families who have infants and toddlers, offering support in emotional and social development to...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Natalie has a natural gift with how she works with children. She’s warm and kind and was easily able to make my shy children open up. Any time the children are upset she knows exactly how to comfort them and redirect their attention, I never have to worry about...

Care member

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Gloria M.


Carlsbad, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I work in the Escondido district as a sub in especial needs. I also work in a house of brain injured children taking care of the kids that live there.
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Jacqueline M.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny\ Short Term House\pet Sitter Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My lifelong goal has always been to be wife and a mother. One of my favorite parts is the personal connection I get to create with a family and the children. My dream is to find a "forever family" to grow with and stay with for the long term! I have cared for many multiple kid families, infant, and children with special needs!...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I interviewed Jacqueline for a nanny position for our infant. I interviewed her both over the phone and in person and she was prepared each time. I was very impressed by her! It is obvious that she is passionate about this career. Although we went in a different...

Irene M.

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Ely E.


San Diego, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mom of 2 boys who are grown ups now and presently working with 3 to 5-year-old kids with special needs at School District. I'm good dealing with kids because I know they are angels. I can give you my references in case you need it to prove how I'm good with them.
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I can not say enough about Ely! She has been with us for close to 5 years, and has become a wonderful addition to our family! She is always on time with a loving smile on her face when she walks through the door! She has helped tremendously with my 3 children along...

Kara S.

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Caitlin R.


Carlsbad, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, Compassionate, Artistic, Positive Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am certified in first aid/CPR/AED with infant, children, and Adults. I have 17 years of childcare experience in all areas including Special Needs. I enjoy working with children and watching them develop and grow. I am very engaging and I love to interact with children on their level. Imaginative play, Creativity, Art,...
Caitlin can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Caitlin has a parent's understanding of special needs children and an adult child's understanding of parental illness. Clearly, she manages the gamut in-between. Caitlin is thoughtful, honest, direct, and has always displayed age and developmental appropriate care....

Terri W.

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Bev M.


San Diego, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider Supervisor~House Mngr.

I have worked with Special Needs for 12 years, providing care, supervision with client and support staff, administered meds, ran household, grocery shopping, meal prepping, assistance with pets, drove to appointments, etc. I am looking for a change, interested in live-in senior companionship/care.
Bev can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Bev worked with us for over a decade. Responsible and reliable. Ran household. Very capable, compassionate. Highly recommend!"

Jackie H.

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Stephanie A.


San Diego, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter Who Loves Kids!

I am currently a certified substitute teacher and work with children from all ages in a classroom setting! I also have multiple of years of experience working with children from working in kids clubs at gyms, volunteering at the children's ministry in church, part time nannying, and babysitting. I have cared for multiple...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Del Mar, CA

Ewa K.

5.0

Ewa and Gosia took care of my mother in the last 2 weeks of her life. I had been caring for her on my own and was stressed and exhausted. They came and everything changed. I had a life back and knew that mom was getting excellent care. They were kind, gentle, loving but firm with mom-getting her up...

- Sara Z.

Ashley D.

5.0

Ashley has worked for our family on and off for the last few years. My kids love her! She is hard working and thorough and I completely trust her. If she is available hire her. You won’t be sorry.

- Care member

Ely E.

5.0

Ely is AMAZING!!!!!!!! She has been helping with my 82 year old dad for a couple of months! She is a very hard worker- goes above and beyond expectations! She is kind and patient. Dependable. Punctual! And HONEST! She comes highly +++ recommend!

- Cathy J.

Lois K.

5.0

Lois was excellent with my two girls - she was always on time if not early to appointments, had a great attitude and provided a lot of fun activities for the girls. They were with their previous nanny since they were born, so we thought the transition would be difficult, but Lois handled it like a...

- Tina L.

Erika Z.

5.0

Erika has been watching my 2 rambunctious boys for a few weeks now. She is absolutely wonderful, she plans activities for them, takes them to the park and treats them great. Also, her communication is great and she's been super reliable. Thanks, erika!

- Samantha D.

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