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Find special needs caregivers in National City, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in National City, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in National City, CA

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Catherine C.


National City, CA

$17-22/hr

Certified Nurse Assistant/ Caregiver/ Childcare/ Housekeeping

5.0

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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.
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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.
10 years experience working with children. Bachelor degree in special needs education. Speak Spanish.
Isabel C can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Leyel M.


National City, CA

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mother With Over 10 Years Of Experience Looking For Childcare Work.

Hello, my name is Leyel and I have been a nanny/sitter for over 11 years. I have also worked with children through summer camps, daycare programs, and classrooms. My experience largely ranges from families with newborn twins to families with special needs. I am taking a break from working towards my Special Education degree...
Leyel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

I would describe myself as patient, caring, and creative. I truly enjoy working with children because I have a deep passion for teaching and supporting their learning journey. My experience with children began 16 years ago as a CNA caregiver for children with Autism and special needs. I later became a Preschool Teacher and...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a responsible and nurturing individual with over 5 years of experience working in child care. I graduated in 2020 from the University of California, Irvine with a bachelors degree in Education Sciences specializing in Early Childhood Development, and double majored with Psychology and Social Behavior. I have 3 years of...
Krismay can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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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
"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...

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Ashley M.


San Diego, CA

$28-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With seven years of experience, I've gained the expertise to manage up to three children of various age groups. My strengths lie in my patience, creativity, and friendly nature, which allow me to create a positive...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ashley was amazing! I needed last minute childcare and she responded promptly to my request. She picked my son up from preschool on time. My son enjoyed spending time with her at the park and I will definitely be using her services again."

Jocelyn B.

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

Special Needs Care

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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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: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is very helpful and trustworthy! She has a lot of experience. "

Michele R.

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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Mary Anita G.


La Mesa, CA

$35/hr

I Am A Mother Of Four Children

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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Tatiana G.


San Diego, CA

$20-42/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Tatiana. Originally, I am from Russia and have live in the USA for 12 years. I enjoy working with kids and looking for a part-time nanny job to take some weight off your shoulders. I love kids and always can get along with them. I like doing studying activities, like reading, coloring, playing memory games...
Tatiana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Tatiana worked as a full time nanny for my autistic son for several years. She was punctual, loving, careful, and became an integral part of our family. She worked for us at the time my son received his diagnosis and not only did she do all the childcare things she...

Betsy G.

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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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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, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Trustline Certified

Early Education

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.

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in National City, CA

Thailyn W.

5.0

Thailyn has earned my highest recommendation. She cared for our two kids, aged 3 and 5, every weekday afternoon for a year. She has a special knack for blending FUN and ensuring the kids felt loved and listened to. Equally important, she knew how to help calm big emotions and set limits when...

- Care member

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

Ashley M.

5.0

Ashley was amazing! I needed last minute childcare and she responded promptly to my request. She picked my son up from preschool on time. My son enjoyed spending time with her at the park and I will definitely be using her services again.

- Jocelyn B.

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.

Stephanie S.

5.0

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

- Michele R.

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