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

54 special needs caregivers are listed in Santa Barbara, CA

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of January 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

(3)

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

First Aid

CPR

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...

Amanda G.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with kids for 7 years. I am comfortable working with children of all ages and mobility levels. I have taken care of children ages 3 months up to 15 years old, as well has children with disabilities and on the spectrum. I have worked as a full time nanny which included driving kids to and from school, nap...
Isabella can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Fawn Ray K.


Carpinteria, CA

$30-35/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, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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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, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi! My name is Taylor, and I would love to make myself available to your family as a babysitter. I have many years of experience. I have worked with large and small families, and children with special needs. I am in the midst of planning my wedding and preparing to move to Texas, so I left my job as a relationship manager and...

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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 54 listed special needs caregivers.