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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in San Luis Obispo, CA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Rebekah D.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$17-30/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

5.0

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I have been providing special needs care to an adolescent with a rare syndrome for the past 4 months. In that time his life has drastically improved due to the impact I've been able to make upon his life. I put everything I have into this job to impact as many areas of his life as I am able to. I could never treat a care giving...
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Morgane C.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$28-45/hr12 yrs exp

French/English Speaking NANNY Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everyone, my name is Morgane and I am originally from France and grew up in Southern California, now living in Missoula. When I was younger I volunteered at a daycare where I had the chance to interact with children of all ages as well as some special needs kids, which taught me a lot about patience and kindness. That is...
Morgane can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Morgane is absolutely amazing! I was so lucky to have ended up having her watch our son. She is sweet, kind, patient, honest, and trustworthy. She was amazing with my very active, little boy. She was a lifesaver to me, as a first time mom who found it difficult...

Stephanie G.

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Aiyana S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$17/hr6 yrs exp

Happy Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi I am Aiyana ! I'm a 21-year-old College student, Preschool Teachers Assistant, and babysitter. I've had a love for childcare since I was old enough to hold a baby. Through high school I also coached children's gymnastics. I have also spent time caring for children with special needs, along with seniors in need of supportive...
Aiyana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Professional, trust-worthy, kind, friendly, respectful. Aiyana has it all! My wife and I hired Aiyana on 2 separate occasions during our week+ stay in the Paso/Templeton area. Aiyana was with 3 children (ages 6-8) while the adults went wine tasting. She made...

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Jane L.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

15 Years experience with special needs client. Provided language assistance for non-verbal. Organized schedules, developed routines and taught good hygiene habits. Acted as patient advocate upon request. Assisted client with activities of daily living. Established a positive relationship with with client. Maintained...
As a special needs caregiver I can assist with anything you need. I'm open to learning new routines and new tasks to make the patient feel as comfortable as needed. I have 10+ years of caregiving experience.
Recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Sociology focusing on children and families. I have been working with kids on and off for about 10 years. I have always known I want my life long career to involve children, but I've been trying to decide which specific career I would like to pursue. I recently worked for a...
I'm a hardworking, caring individual who enjoys helping others reach their highest potential. I have extensive experience working with young children and children with disabilities. I am patient and safety conscious. I love to explore and help children learn through play at every opportunity!
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Laura L.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Experienced Care Giver

I have worked with children who were mentally challenged and with children having autism. I am patient, assertive and loving with them as well.
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Sydney G.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Loving Caretaker

I have years of experience caring for infants, children, and teens. I have worked as a therapeutic recreation aide with special needs kids of all ages. I am great at communicating, caring for, and engaging children and adults with disabilities. I love initiating fun and progressive activities of all kinds!
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Sonci L.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Disability Caretaker

I have many years of caretaking and nannying experience with disabled children and adults. My academic background is in Health Sciences and Social Services focused on Community Health & Mental Wellbeing. I enjoy bringing compassionate, creative and respectful care to each experience.
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Caitlyn S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-40/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Creative And Active!

Hello!! My name is Caitlyn and I am 21-year-old student studying biology at Cal Poly SLO (San Luis Obispo)! I have experience babysitting and helping out with children of various ages since I was younger in my hometown along with more recent experience this past fall where I was a house helper for a 2-year-old and 4-year-old. I...
Caitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hello! My name is Cait and I am a Child Development major at Cal Poly SLO. I have a passion for working with kids, enriched by my volunteering experience at elementary schools. I love the unique and funny characters kids have, making every moment with them enjoyable. I've been caring for children since I was young, from family...
Cait can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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Alexandra S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$26/hr8 yrs exp

Hi Families! I Am Looking For A Childcare Position Whether It Be Babysitting/nannying/caretaking!

Hi families! I am a child development major here at Cal Poly who has a passion for working with kiddos! Some of my previous experience include: Before/after school program teacher, day care teacher and manager, Pediatric Occupational Therapy Intern, nanny, and parental aid! I am going to grad school in a year to get my doctorate...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Holly H.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Caring, Patient, And Fun-loving

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Holly, and I am 32 years old. I have now been caring for children in different capacities for nearly two decades, having started my first babysitting job when I was only 13. Through the years, I have been a nanny, live-in family helper, tutor, special needs care provider, Behavior Interventionist, special ed...
Holly can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Olivia S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Energetic And Qualified!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Olivia and I'm a Kinesiology student at Cal Poly SLO (for 2 more quarters) with the ultimate goal of becoming a pediatric physical therapist. I have taken several child development and developmental psychology classes. I used to work as a gymnastics coach, where I was the preschool program director, so I know tons of...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Amandeep P.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Meet Me!

Hi! I am reliable and a super caring person. I have a few years of experience taking care of special-needs adults over summers, as well as some younger kids while I have been attending college. I absolutely love spending time with kids. I am organized and stay aware of my surroundings, therefore I can provide a safe environment...
Amandeep can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
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Sydney G.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Caring And Fun Sitter

Hello! I am local educator with a Master's degree in Special Education. I have years of experience assisting for a home-run childcare and nannying through Care. com. I am a CPR and First Aid certified swim instructor for all ages. I have lots of experience working as a therapeutic recreation leader for children and adults with...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I have 6+ years of experience working with kids including 4 years of experience working with children with special needs. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping, household chores. I love getting outside, being creative and working with children! I am open to working with any age range of children. I have experience from...
Sadie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Michelle M.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Medical In The Medical Field For 20+ Years. I Am Empathetic, Caring, And A Self-starter.

I'd describe my personality as empathetic, as well as a good listener. I like caring for seniors because Seniors carry a wealth of experience and knowledge. Spending time with them allows me to learn and connect with the past. Additionally, providing care offers a fulfilling sense of responsibility and accomplishment in making...
Michelle can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, home modification, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Hello! I am a caregiver and educator with a Master's degree in Special Education from Cal Poly SLO. I have years of experience in caretaking for adults with special needs and senior care. I love getting to know new people and chatting about personal interests. I am available to lend a helping hand and become a new friend.
Sydney can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in San Luis Obispo, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.