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

332 special needs caregivers are listed in San Diego, CA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in San Diego, CA

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Chris A.


San Diego, CA

$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver - Special Needs

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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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Ana Barbara F.


San Diego, CA

$20-26/hr • 2 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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Elizabeth F.


San Diego, CA

$18-21/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Aside from taking care of many kids throughout the years I also was a part of the buddies program at my school which was a program to help the kids with special needs navigate easier throughout school/college so their needs were met. I love kids and making every person feel like they are getting the attention and love they...
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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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Faranaz N.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr • 3 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

$18-22/hr • 7 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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Ely E.


San Diego, CA

$18-25/hr • 9 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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Elaine S.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr • 1 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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Jayda C.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

CNA Caregiver

Hello! My name is Jayda and I am a fourth year nursing student at University. I have a huge passion for caring for special needs, and as I progressed through nursing school this passion has only grown. I am a certified nursing assistant, but with the crazy times we are all in it has been difficult to secure a job. I would love...
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Mayra C.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Nanny And Babysitter

Hello my name is Mayra C. I work with special ed student for the San Diego school district. I have been working with special ed students for 3 years. I love and enjoy every second I have with these kids and with kids in general. I myself have a 2-year-old child. I am a special ed technician, special ed assistant, a behavioral...
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Karla S.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr • 10 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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Jocelyne V.


San Diego, CA

$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello! I am 24 I currently work as a substitute classroom aide for the special Ed class and 1:1 aide for all San Diego districts. I've worked as a behavioral therapist as well. I've worked with kids under the spectrum from ages 2 up to the age of 16. Looking for a family that need help after school , either every day or some...
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Maria S.


San Diego, CA

$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi everyone! My name is Camila , I'm 28 years old, , I have more that 4 years of childcare experience, I live In north park About me - I Have worked with infants new born - 14 years (will give references if interested) - CPR & FIRST AIDE certified (infant-adult) -I'm a good driver; I have a California driver's license and clean...
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Alexa R.


San Diego, CA

$22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hello I Am Alexa!

I have been working as a respite for about three years now! I have worked with many different families, with each child having different needs. I have worked for different companies such as channels islands social services, child care aware, and IHSS over these 3 years and have had amazing experiences! I am currently studying...
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Kiersten S.


San Diego, CA

$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Baby Sitter, Transporter And Pet Care Super Hero

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone, My name is Kierstie. I have worked at two full-time camps for individuals with special needs for a year and a half, and then I worked with kids with autism in an after school setting for a year and a half. I feel that all people have unique abilities and that everyone should be cared for and looked after with love....
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Brittney H.


San Diego, CA

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Instructor

My experience with caring for special needs children has been fulfilling!
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Emily W.


San Diego, CA

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

My name is Emily. I am 21 years old. I will be leaving for college in Arizona on August 14th 2021. I am currently in AZ in college and will get back to WA In May 2022. I am so sorry for the inconvenience and I hope to see you in May. I am good with kids with special needs. I am helping at a organization called Arc. Arc is a...
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Julia K.


San Diego, CA

$18-23/hr

Empathetic Caretaker

Hello! I have experience taking care of young children aged 3-15 for the past 10 years. I enjoy bonding and seeing how children can grow into beautiful beings over time with love and care. I also taught English in Thailand in 2017 to 2019. I've always been interested in helping children and adults with disabilities and I am...
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Caitlyn H.


San Diego, CA

$24-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Teacher Looking To Provide Summer Care

My name is Caity. I am a Teacher, looking for short term summer job. I have listed some of my qualifications and experience below. Experience: -Caregiving for nearly 5 years -Experience w/ ages newborn to young adults -Experienced caregiving for children with disabilities, specifically autism & cerebral palsy Education:...
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Joselinne P.


San Diego, CA

$22-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

I am a compassionate caregiver with over two years of hands-on experience working with children with autism and five years of overall experience in the field. Through my background in Public Health, I have gained valuable insights into child development and mental health, which I integrate into my caregiving approach. I am...

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Ratings for San Diego, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in San Diego, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 201 reviews of the 332 listed special needs caregivers.