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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 April 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Thailyn W.


San Diego, CA

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable,Caring.Trustworthy. Watchful Eye Babysitter.

Hired by 8 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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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...

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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
"Profesional and excellent work! She is highly recommended."

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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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Laura M.


San Diego, CA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! My name is Laura, 36 years of age and an experienced, responsible childcare provider. I have several years of experience taking care of children from 3 months to 12 years old in home, daycare and school settings. I am here to offer your children a safe and comfortable environment. My goal is to ensure that your...
5.0
"Laura was truly the best nanny for so many reasons, she became part of our family and we were so heartbroken to see her go! She watched our son for over a year and a half and he absolutely adored her. She was reliable, trustworthy, and most importantly she treated...

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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, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sydney is so sweet & she connected with my daughter instantly. She’s really good at responding quickly to messages and is always on time. She’s is our go to date night sitter & we are so happy that we found someone so caring & attentive."

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & 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

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caretaker With Degrees In Behavioral Science

Hello! *I'm only accepting occasional or weekend jobs at this time* About me, I am an experienced caretaker of 15+ years 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...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, 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.

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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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Jina H.


San Diego, CA

$15-35/hr2 yrs exp

Fun,Loving, Responsible And Experienced

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children to adult special needs for over 2 years now. I have worked in home and outside of the home for activities. I have helped take care of all sorts of diagnoses from autism to Prader Willi. Tasks that I have assisted with include teeth brushing, bathing, chores around the house and driving them to needed...
5.0
"Jina is very reliable and easy to get along with. She is following up with tasks and suggested extra help I need."

Jill F.

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Amber B.


San Diego, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Artistic And Caring Full/Part Time Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! It's that time again to search for another sweet family. Open to most ages but really enjoy growing with families from the beginning to build a strong connection and support system. I've nannied for 10+ years ( mostly full time) as well as worked in classrooms and specialized/ trained previously in behavioral...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"One of the best parenting decisions we have made is hiring Amber as our nanny! Amber started nannying for us when our daughter was 6 months old. She has been an integral part of our family from January 2019 until our daughter started kindergarten. She is...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in National City, CA

Thailyn W.

5.0

Thailyn was wonderful with our 14-month old daughter! This was our first experience with a babysitter, so although nervous, we were immediately put at ease with Thailyn's calm yet enthusiastic approach. We will definitely seek care from Thailyn in the future!

- Care member

Lucia R.

5.0

Profesional and excellent work! She is highly recommended.

- 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.

Laura M.

5.0

Laura is amazing! She nannied for our son all through elementary school. She’s reliable, creative, & engaged!

- Care member

Sydney V.

5.0

Sydney is so sweet & she connected with my daughter instantly. She’s really good at responding quickly to messages and is always on time. She’s is our go to date night sitter & we are so happy that we found someone so caring & attentive.

- Care member

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