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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 $21/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 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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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, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

Hello, I would love to share a little bit about me so that you can feel more comfortable with me taking care of your little ones! My name is Charlize and I am 20 years old. I am currently a student at San Diego State, aiming for my Bachelors in Child and Family Development. I also have previous experience working at the YMCA...
Charlize can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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 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
"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

$17-19/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello all! I have a great amount of experience in aiding for your special needs family members ! From teens in all 4 years of high school to seniors in daily aid.
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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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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: Live-in home care, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, 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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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Trustline Certified

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Stephanie was our nanny for our first child in San Diego. She was wonderful with our baby, very interactive and kind in addition to reliable and punctual. We were forced to change nannies due to our moving, otherwise we would probably still employ her."

Jennifer L.

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Daylin N.


Chula Vista, CA

$21/hr7 yrs exp

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, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Daylin started after school care for my two daughters in January 2020. She stayed with us until summer 2022. Little did we know COVID would change 2 years of school for these kids. My youngest had some learning difficulties and honestly she would not have advanced...

Rebeccalynn S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in National City, CA

Cynthia T.

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 can leave in peace to work while...

- Sandra M.

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

Stephanie S.

5.0

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

- Michele R.

Tatiana G.

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 was hired to do, she facilitated...

- Betsy G.

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