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Find special needs caregivers in San Diego, CA that you’ll love

341 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

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Amanda P.


San Diego, CA

$38-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs.

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I've taken care of patients that have epilepsy, severe adhd, behavioral, and all around globally delayed.
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Annie C.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr

Special Needs Care Taker

Hi, I'm Annie. I'm 18 and an incoming freshman at UCLA where I plan to study psychology. Although I don't have official experience working for someone with special needs, I grew up caring for my brother who has ADHD and high functioning autism. I am very patient, caring, and understanding and I'm committed to making life a...
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Laura M.


San Diego, CA

$25-35/hr4 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...
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Madelyn P.


San Diego, CA

$24-25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced And Patient Special Needs Caretaker

I have worked with and cared for adults with special needs for three years now, full-time. I recently moved in with my 81-year-old Grandma, keeping her company and helping her out where I can. I love providing care and making it meaningful. I would describe myself as gentle, patient, and kind. I work full-time doing special...
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Cathleen S.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have raised a son that had brain cancer when he was 10 years old. I worked with him thru Occupational and Physical Therapies, speech therapy, cognitive therapy, and vision therapy, etc. I also worked in special ed in the School District. I worked one on one with students of various disabilities and also helped teach a...
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Austin R.


San Diego, CA

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Austin R, RBT And Instructional Special Needs Aide

Hi! I'm Austin. I have worked with children of all ages for 15 years in every context! I started as a camp counselor in high school. Then I went to UCLA. My junior year I worked as an English tutor to children in Spain while studying abroad. In 2015 I did the same in Mexico-I'm fluent in Spanish. Also In 2015 my beautiful...
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Ana Barbara F.


San Diego, CA

$20-26/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

Worked as a behavioral interventionist with Autistic kids. Did my degree practice/work in a special needs school in Mexico. Very patient. Very caring with kids. Love to do activities with the kids and play games. Read books to them. Do arts and crafts. Great on sensory input needs. Can help with extra things needed. Teach or...
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Chris A.


San Diego, CA

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver - Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for about 17 years and worked in care facilities (nursing homes and hospitals), as well as home care settings. I would like to use my skills and experience to provide care for individuals with special needs and the elderly. I would provide personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, feeding,...
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Gabriella M.


San Diego, CA

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special needs caregiver.

Hello,I am Special needs caregiver. I've worked with adults with mental disabilities for over 4 years. I went to school for sociology
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Mary Kate M.


San Diego, CA

$15-20/hr

Caregiver For Special Needs

Although I am not very experienced, I do have experience because I was a camp counselor and worked with kids with all kinds of disabilities. I also have a down syndrome aunt who I have grown up close to and have learned how to care for her.
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Kendall M.


San Diego, CA

$20-30/hr

Special Needs Nanny

Hello! My name is Kendall and I am currently a second year Special Education teacher for a middle school in San Diego Unified. I teach mild-moderate students with disabilities ranging from Learning Disabilities to Autism Spectrum Disorder to Cerebral Palsy, etc. I am very comfortable working with children with disabilities, as...
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Faranaz N.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Helper

I have worked with seniors who have Alzheimer's, asthma, and other such illnesses.
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Kelly A.


San Diego, CA

$17-22/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Special Educator/ Care Taker

I have worked in the field of special education both as a teacher and caretaker for the past seven years. I am able to assist your loved one with activities of daily living, physical/transitional needs, social/emotional skills, and a variety of other needs. In addition I can provide services in applied behavior analysis in order...
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Jennifer T.


San Diego, CA

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Education Paraprofessional

Assist young ones with behavior and their needs. Making them feel comfortable in any kind of environment.
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Elaine S.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr1 yrs exp

Special Ed Assistant

For the past year, I have been working as a Special Ed assistant teacher within a Kindergarten classroom at an all-inclusive school. I love working with children, early education to early elementary level and have tons of experience with childcare.
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Ely E.


San Diego, CA

$18-25/hr9 yrs exp

Special Education Technician

I've been working side by side with Children with Special Needs for 9 years now with a School District. I help with learning, behavior intervention, toileting, feeding, and classroom set up. My current students are aged from 3-5 and are severely Autistic. I feel extremely rewarded to be able to work with such a wonderful group...
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Catherine J.


San Diego, CA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Vaccinated Special Education Teacher

Hello! My name is Catherine and I am a year three special education teacher. I work in the mild/moderate setting and love every moment of my job. When I am not lesson planning and writing IEPs, I enjoy all things outdoors-camping, hiking, beach days and road tripping. I am extending my services to individuals or families who...
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Vanessa C.


San Diego, CA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Massage Therapist, Holistic Health Practitioner

I have 20 years of experience as a Massage Therapist, 5 years of teaching experience and 4 years of management. I'm also a Doula, with two kids of my own, educated in early childhood development and breastfeeding.
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Kayte L.


San Diego, CA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

I am very familiar with children who have special needs. My next door neighbor when I was growing up had a child with special needs who was a few years younger than me. In the summer of 2016/17 I nannied a family with an 8-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son with Down syndrome! I also nannied another child with Aspergers in...
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Karla S.


San Diego, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA - Caregiver- Behavioral Professional

Tube feeding, Ostomy Care, EPI pen, Seizures Control, Inhalers, Change of Incontinence/ Diapers, Body Transfer, Educator, AMSL, Adult & Infant CPR and First Aid certified, CNA Licensed, Vitals, Catherter change input/output, Tutor, Behavioral Specialist

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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 341 listed special needs caregivers.