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Find special needs caregivers in San Diego, CA that you’ll love
349 special needs caregivers are listed in San Diego, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in San Diego, CA
Mckenzie L.
San Diego, CA
$28/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, family! Thank you for the opportunity to be of service. I have 2 years of nanny experience, including working with children with special needs. I consider myself playful, creative and wise, and I am best working with the ultimate form of self-expression, children.
For your peace of mind, I drive safely, I can run...
Mckenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Over the past summer I spent my weeks as a full time nanny for a 1-year-old until I returned to school for the fall semester. I have played an active role in raising and caring for my now 7-year-old brother. During previous summers, I have taken assigned days to care for him, doing things like going to the park, transporting him...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Megan K.
San Diego, CA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! I have always loved being a caregiver and have been doing it for about 5 years now. I have helped many families throughout the years and just really enjoy being around kids. I've worked with kids as young as 5 months old and as old as 12. Throughout high school I helped out many families with their kids and volunteered at...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a caring and reliable sitter that loves children. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old, I have been CPR certified by the YCMA and the American Red Cross. . I have watched premature infants, newborns, toddlers, children, teenagers, and I have even watch children with special needs. I am very comfortable with...
Cali can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I'm Liv, a compassionate and reliable caregiver based in beautiful San Diego. With a strong commitment to providing exceptional care, I bring 2 years of experience working with families and individuals of all ages. Whether you need help with child care, pet care, or special needs assistance, I'm here to offer personalized...
Emma P.
San Diego, CA
$20-27/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello!
My name is Emma, and I have 6 years of caregiving experience along with 2 years of professional experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). My background includes extensive work in childcare and developmental support with infant to toddler-aged children. Additionally, I hold a CPR/BLS certification, have special...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Abby S.
San Diego, CA
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 7 years of experience with nannying kids of all ages and years of working with children with special needs. I can help with laundry, meal prep, light housework, nighttime and morning routines, and I have my own transportation and am comfortable driving passengers. I am currently in my final year of college at USD!...
Abby can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Sage H.
San Diego, CA
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Occasional Sitter Have Babysat My Younger Siblings Many Times
I just moved to San Diego from Oahu, HI. I love being outdoors, either at the beach or hiking in the mountains. I am very health oriented. I have worked in schools as a registered behavioral technician with special needs kids for 2 years. I've coached soccer for elementary kids. I can cook meals. I grew up with younger siblings....
Sage can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I am a motivated self starter that always takes initiative! I am currently a Hospital Corpsman in the navy and I work weekdays at Balboa Naval Hospital. I am BLS/CPR certified and I have a decent background in the medical field. I coached gymnastics for children Pre-K through highschool age as well as special needs children. I...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Nicole M.
San Diego, CA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hey there! My name is Nicole (nicki) and I'm a very energetic creative person who loves animals, being outside, playing sports, painting, and lots of fun stuff. I am a well-educated 25-year-old with an Associate's and Bachelor's Degree. I am very active an love getting outside on hikes, walks, and going to the beach. I have...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
I have been very lucky to have worked with children for the last couple of years and I am currently going to school to become an elementary school teacher. Having grown up with a brother who has special needs, I spent all my life learning to take care of others.
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a certified teacher that has been working with kids since I myself was a kid. I have taught kids in Korea, Japan, China and the Chula Vista School district aswell. I am currently supporting kids with special needs in the local school district and working as a CNA in nursing homes and facilities. I have found that kids are...
Evelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Erin C.
San Diego, CA
$45/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter/Nursing Student Looking For Part Time Work!
I have been caring for children for quite some time. Every summer in college I had a full time nanny position caring for three young girls. Since then I have babysat on and off for family and friends. I love spending time with children, especially my niece who just turned 1 in May. Additionally, I have experience with children...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
My name is Ryan and I am a 26-year-old female looking for a nannying or tutoring position. I studied Biochemistry at the University of North Texas. I have the most experience tutoring middle school and high school math courses but enjoy teaching aIl subjects. I have been babysitting children of all ages for several years. I have...
Ryan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I am from a family with four other siblings and grew up babysitting family friends' children since I was 13. I have experienced watching twin new borns, and have continued to babysit them when I am not at school for the past five years. I also worked for a family with two daughters, 9 and 12, and mostly took them to the pool or...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Quinn I have been working with children for the past 14 years- as a church nursery attendant, babysitter, and teacher assistant in elementary and preschool classrooms.
I have experience caring for children ages 0-10 and have experience working with children with special needs in a school setting.
I come from a...
Quinn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
I currently work as a Registered Nurse full time but would love to help you care for your littles or your elderly parents that might need some extra help in my free time. I would love to help out with your special needs kiddos whether it's those who might have special medical needs or those who may need a patient, understanding...
Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Madison M.
San Diego, CA
$18-34/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have experience babysitting children between the age of 3-5 years old. I am a certified medical assistant and CPR certified. I have experience in basic child care and know how to care for children with special needs and allergies. I am very patient and I do my best to keep the child happy, active and feeling safe and...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Vanessa, and I'm eager to become a dedicated caregiver for your family. I currently work part-time with Jovie, gaining valuable experience with children, including those on the autism spectrum. Supporting families with unique needs over the past year has deepened my passion for caregiving and child development.
As I...
Vanessa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of children for approximately 7 years. My most current position was to a sweet 5-year-old with autism during the school year. Before that was to a 6-month-old, and then previously a 4, 2, and 1-year-old last summer! I have worked with children of all ages (newborn to 12+) and special needs (5 years old to...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaitlyn is the BEST!! She watched my 8 month old daughter every Monday/Wednesday for two months while I worked from home. She is so sweet, nurturing and patient. She was always on time and never called out so is incredibly reliable. We are moving out of SD and wish...
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Ratings for San Diego, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in San Diego, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 112 reviews of the 349 listed special needs caregivers.