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

59 special needs caregivers are listed in Santa Barbara, CA

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Santa Barbara, CA

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Katherine C.


Goleta, CA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible And Fun Loving Babysitter

5.0

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Hi, I'm Katherine! I'm a student at UCSB double majoring in Sociology and English with the plan of eventually becoming an elementary school teacher! I've been babysitting for over 5 years and have experience with children aged newborn to teens! I can take care of multiple children at once, even if they're all young/close in age-...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katherine is phenomenal!! She will play with your kids, she listens to any and all direction give to her, she’s kind, and she’s just truly amazing at what she does!! "

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Chelsea is an amazing nanny - one I would highly recommend (and have been) to everyone. She's been working part time (~25 hrs) for my family for 6 months now and we couldn't be happier with her. First of all, she truly cares for our little girl and it shows:...

Ana J.

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Kira H.


Goleta, CA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Kira

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello families!! My name is Kira and I am 22 years old. I have been babysitting for 8 years now on and off. I am going to school for clinical psychology to become a therapist! I have worked with children of all ages and children with special needs. I am willing to help with basic household chores. When taking care of children my...
Kira can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kira was fantastic. She has a very warm personality, which makes communicating with her easy. I really enjoyed chatting with her for a bit when she came in before my child woke up from nap. I highly recommend Kira! "

Care member

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Fawn Ray K.


Carpinteria, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giving For Those In Need

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

To Whom It May Concern, i've been caregiving for 14 years, and I love it! The fact that I get to love on people who are struggling to find a voice after so many changes in the Physical and mental health. My job is to come in and remind them of who they are despite these losses they are still loved, valued and cherished. I love...
Fawn Ray can also help with: Errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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Ava H.


Goleta, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

College Student With Lots Of Experience Looking For Work While On Break

I've been working with the special needs community for 10 years now, starting off volunteering, and eventually getting paid for my work around 2 years ago. I have worked with special needs kids in a school environment, I've taught private and group swim lessons, and I've worked at a summer camp for people ages 6-22 with special...
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Molly O.


Goleta, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

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

First Aid

CPR

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Holly H.


Carpinteria, CA

$17/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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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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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Margaret A.


Goleta, CA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time CPR-certified Caregiver Available NOW!

Hello! I just wrapped up 2 years working in SB as a youth treatment counselor for kids 10-18 struggling with drug/alcohol addictions and will be starting graduate school at Antioch University to be an LMFT this fall. I have been babysitting for the past 7-8 years and am experienced with ages ranging from 7-16 (as well as a sis 5...
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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, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.
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Vaniece T.


Goleta, CA

$23-50/hr2 yrs exp

About Vee!

My name is Vaniece and I've been passionate about working with children since high school when I began babysitting for my community! I have babysat, mentored, and supervised in home and school settings for non and disabled children. Kids love me because of my sense of humor, ability to relate, ability to give advice and...

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Santa Barbara, CA

Katherine C.

5.0

Katherine is phenomenal! She babysat for us for two years and was able to watch my wild kids when I had three under three. She is punctual, reliable, and my kids have an amazing time with her. She has a kindness about her and genuine love for kids that separates her from others. I am sad she has...

- Amanda G.

Chelsea A.

5.0

Chelsea is an amazing nanny - one I would highly recommend (and have been) to everyone. She's been working part time (~25 hrs) for my family for 6 months now and we couldn't be happier with her. First of all, she truly cares for our little girl and it shows: this is not a job for her, but a...

- Ana J.

Kira H.

5.0

Kira was fantastic. She has a very warm personality, which makes communicating with her easy. I really enjoyed chatting with her for a bit when she came in before my child woke up from nap. I highly recommend Kira!

- Care member

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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 16 reviews of the 59 listed special needs caregivers.