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

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Morgane C.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$28-45/hr12 yrs exp

French/English Speaking NANNY Available!

5.0

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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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Natalie T.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Attentive Nursing Assistant, Nanny And Mother

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Natalie and I have many years of experience caring for children and the elderly. I also am a mother so I care for children daily. I have experience caring for newborns, twins, preemies, toddlers, school aged children and elderly. I have also worked with special needs. I am attentive and caring. I have child...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Natalie is an incredible sitter! Not only does she have the experience of being a mother, she also incorporates patience, compassion and possesses an incredible skill set from her experience working in the school system with special needs kids. She was able to...

Christopher S.

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We had Aiyana babysit our 2 and 4 year old while on a weekend trip to Paso Robles. She was flexible enough to come to our hotel room and the kids had a blast with her. She was punctual, attentive and very friendly. Would definitely love to hire her again and...

Laura M.

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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...
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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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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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Amandeep P.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$18-26/hr3 yrs exp

Meet Me!

Hi! I am reliable and a super caring person. I have a few years of experience taking care of my special-needs cousins over summers, as well as some younger kids while I attend college. I absolutely love spending time with kids. I am organized and stay aware of my surroundings, therefore I can provide a safe environment for kids....
Amandeep can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
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: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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: Respite care, mobility assistance, light cleaning, home modification, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Hello, my name is Natalie and I have many years of experience caring for children and the elderly. I also am a mother so I care for children daily. I have experience caring for newborns, twins, preemies, toddlers, school aged children and elderly. I have also worked with special needs. I am attentive and caring. I have child...
Natalie can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Hi! My name is Megan, and I'm a 20-year-old student at Cal Poly looking for a part-time babysitting or nanny job. I have over five years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants to school-age kids, and I have worked extensively with children with special needs. My background includes working at a daycare, so...
Megan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Stephanie L.


Pismo Beach, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I have 24 years of Special Education teaching experience. My Master's degree in in Special Education Mod/Severe with an emphasis on Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities. I have worked with children and adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Cornelia De Lang Syndrome, and...
I was a para educator in the middle school setting where I worked with children with autism. I also have a brother with autism.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Luis Obispo, CA

Morgane C.

5.0

My kids LOVE Morgane!! She always comes over with a very positive, loving and fun attitude. She cooks meals for them and cleans up after it all. I work long hours so it's so nice to know my kids are with someone who doesn't just sit them in front of a TV and feed them crap. She's speaks French so my...

- Cassandra H.

Natalie T.

5.0

Natalie is an incredible sitter! Not only does she have the experience of being a mother, she also incorporates patience, compassion and possesses an incredible skill set from her experience working in the school system with special needs kids. She was able to quickly and effectively help our...

- Christopher S.

Aiyana S.

5.0

We had Aiyana babysit our 2 and 4 year old while on a weekend trip to Paso Robles. She was flexible enough to come to our hotel room and the kids had a blast with her. She was punctual, attentive and very friendly. Would definitely love to hire her again and recommend!

- Laura M.

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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 5 reviews of the 52 listed special needs caregivers.