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Special needs caregivers in Lemon Grove, CA

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Chastity H.


Lemon Grove, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Who Enjoys Making Children Smile.

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Hired by 6 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...
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Daylin N.


Chula Vista, CA

$21/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Daylin is such a great nanny/babysitter for our 1 year old and 3 year old. She took such great care of them. The kids love her! She taught my 1 year old so much. She loves reading books to them. Now my 1 year old is always coming up to me with a book in her hands...

Candice C.

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kelly W.


El Cajon, CA

$27-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a passionate person who enjoys taking care of Seniors. I have lived in San Diego all my life. I have done care-giving all my career. I have excellent references, transportation, auto insurance. I am available for errands, in home care, medication pick up or to fill pill containers. I can do light housekeeping and meal...
Kelly can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"We hired Kelly to help my brother transition from an assisted living facility to independent living after he experienced a brain injury as no family lives in CA. Not only has Kelly been an incredible advocate for my brother, but she has also become his friend,...

Ann S.

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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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rosa (Rochy) has cared for my daughter for the last year and a half, from 8 months old to 2 years old. I have always felt confident that my daughter was well cared for. Rochy has been great with her, and treated her like one of her own. I would highly recommend...

Laurel A.

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Lucia R.


Coronado, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Lucia

Compassionate, dedicated, and highly skilled CDA and RBT certified childcare worker that pays particular attention to the youth by providing educational, therapeutic, and emotional support. With high empathy and excellent listening skills, a passion for people highlights my connection, as well as certifications, for a positive...
5.0
"She is incredibly positive, nurturing, patient, and compassionate with children. She always an amazing amount of energy, and has a wonderfully trustworthy personality."

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Stephanie B.


La Mesa, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Ellaine G.


San Diego, CA

$18-23/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care

4.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am Ellaine. I am 29 yrs old. I live in National City, CA. I've been a babysitter for 3 years, respite care provider for children with disability for 2 years, ABA therapist for 2 years, and have experience working with children with special needs for 3 years. I have may Bachelors degree in Psychology, has an adult and...
Ellaine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"I interviewed Ellaine for a nanny position with my family. She was punctual, polite and she seems to really love kids. I ultimately hired a nanny that I already knew, but I would definitely keep her in mind for the future."

Crystal D.

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Sariya M.


San Diego, CA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

The Safe And Fun Sitter

Hired by 29 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sariya and I am 23 years old. I currently work with children with autism, providing resources and support for families. I am fully independent with my own transportation. Safe and clean driving record. I have a strong love and passion for children as I plan on making it my career. I have experience in ABA therapy...
Sariya can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sariya was great, my son loved spending time with her. "

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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: Companionship, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

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.

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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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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

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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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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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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Lois S.


San Diego, CA

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For approximately I worked within the school district for elementary, middle, and high school district. Over 70% of my duties entailed working with special ed children.
5.0
"I would like to give a high rank to Lois for her exceptional assistance in taking me to the hospital for a clinical procedure and staying with me throughout the process. Lois not only offered to pick me up from my home but also waited patiently for me during the...

Mohammed J.

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

Wendy A.

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Megan C.


San Diego, CA

$25-42/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Caring And Attentive Babysitter!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Megan. I am 31 years old and I live in the Hillcrest area of San Diego. I have a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Psychology and am currently in a Master's of Social Work program at SDSU and I am interning at an elementary school. I have worked with children for many years in a variety of jobs. I worked as an...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs 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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lemon Grove, CA

Daylin N.

5.0

Daylin is such a great nanny/babysitter for our 1 year old and 3 year old. She took such great care of them. The kids love her! She taught my 1 year old so much. She loves reading books to them. Now my 1 year old is always coming up to me with a book in her hands to read. Daylin also did things I...

- Candice C.

Kelly W.

5.0

Really appreciated Kelly's promptness, caring & encouraging attitude during a very trying dental experience. I highly recommend her & would reach out to her again in a heartbeat.

- Chuck H.

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.

Lucia R.

5.0

Ms. Paula is caring and will love your child as her own from the very moment she meets them. No matter how easy or difficult your child’s personality might be, Ms. Paula somehow connects with them to the point that your child will always cherish her. You learn from Ms. Paula at the same time you...

- Care member

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.

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