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Find special needs caregivers in Santa Barbara, CA that you’ll love

56 special needs caregivers are listed in Santa Barbara, CA

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Santa Barbara, CA

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Molly O.


Goleta, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

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I have been babysitting and tutoring since the age of 13, and working as a summer camp counselor at various camps for the past 6 years. I have worked at theater camps, day camps for children with special needs, STEM focused summer camps, and have worked as a children's surf instructor ! I have a car, and feel comfortable...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ava M.


Goleta, CA

$21-32/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! I have a lot of experience working with special needs kids and teens! I have worked in a special needs classroom for four years, and I also have a sister who is on the autism spectrum. I value each and everyone's own routine and am very adaptable.
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Holly H.


Carpinteria, CA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

LVN

I have been an LVN since 1993. I have worked doing respite care and home health visits for seniors , adults and children with special needs . I worked for the first 5 years of my career in a Skilled Nursing Facility as a Charge Nurse and Admissions Nurse . I have been a case manager for hospice and home health agencies in...
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Erin O.


Goleta, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Based

Hi! I'm Erin. I have about 12+ years of experience in childcare, from providing in home care and babysitting to working with kiddos with special needs. I love working with kids of all ages and giving them space to learn naturally through play!
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rebecca S.


Goleta, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter And Nanny

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, compassionate, responsible, and nurturing. I started working with kids when I was in high school and continued to do so through college. I have professional experience in child development and with working with children with special needs.
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I've helped in our special needs class room at my church for the last 5 years and have been a caregiver to a special needs 7-year-old. This includes driving her to therapy and participating with her as well as feeding, teaching communication skills, bathing, taking to and from school, and being there full time overnight with...
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Fawn Ray K.


Carpinteria, CA

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiving And Taking Care Of Those With Special Needs

I have worked off and on with children and elderly care patients with different types of special needs, both privately and through my church and also for about 10 years when I lived at a camp and ran programs for them. I had a business for 10 years, caregiving for elderly.
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Chelsea A.


Carpinteria, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Playful And Gentle Child Care!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Chelsea. Thank you for reading my profile! As a conscientious young woman with a Psychology degree and 18 years of consistent experience with children from newborn through young adulthood, I would love to make an impact on your family's development and happiness! My thousands of hours working in schools, nurseries,...
Chelsea can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Cinthia G.


Goleta, CA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care

I really enjoy engaging with children, and learning something new with every child that I have interacted with. I have also worked with private days care's, worked with 3 month to 4-year-old. I'm also an IA for special-needs students. I also have nieces and nephews of my own and taking care of them made me realize what I wanted...
Cinthia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Brooklyn R.


Goleta, CA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Brooklyn I am a third year at UCSB. I have been babysitting professionally for the last 3 years, I have worked with a variety of family's proving different services such as school pick up/drop off and day and night babysitting. I have watch children from the age of 3 and up and also have experience with special...
Brooklyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hey, im Nasreen(18), I just graduated high school and am going to UCSB to study psychology next year. I am interested in the teaching industry specific to those with special needs and i'm interested in gaining some experience!
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Ali C.


Goleta, CA

$30/hr1 yrs exp

Hi there!! I have been babysitting and nannying for several years and have lots of experience with most ages from 3 months to 15 years. I don't have much special needs experience specifically, but would love to gain more. I personally have some mental health issues I struggle with on a daily basis, as well as diagnosed ADHD, so...
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Zoe S.


Goleta, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Zoe and I recently just graduated high school, and am hoping to find a babysitting gig or nanny position this summer. I have babysat and nannied multiple families on and off the island, and I have also worked in the childcare industry as a ski instructor the last four years. I also am familiar and comfortable with...
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

My name is Yaneli. I have been working with children for 3+ years. And have experience working with children with disabilities. Have worked at schools. Have done tutoring.

Arianna R.


Goleta, CA

$21-26/hr1 yrs exp

Hello Everyone, My name is Arianna. I am currently working as a medical assistant at Sansum Clinic and pursuing my degree in health science.

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Ratings for Santa Barbara, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 56 listed special needs caregivers.