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47 special needs caregivers are listed in Santa Maria, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Santa Maria, CA

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April D.


Santa Maria, CA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Caring Caregiver

3.7

(3)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 50-year-old female who has been in the medical/care field for 6 years. My experience is as follows, I am CPR/AED FIRST AID certified thru the state with IHSS . I work with many different health needs for the elderly such Alzheimers Dementia, Stroke Development Disability for all ages which includes physical, mental...
5.0
"April was the best caregiver I have ever hired. She is very patient and kind. My child cries for her whenever she leaves. When we have accidents she doesn't complain and cleans up the mess."

pavinda W.

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Jordan M.


Santa Maria, CA

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Happy To Help With Anything You Need.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Jordan! I am 21 years old. I am a college graduate with an associates in biology and sociology. I am CPR certified, and also know first aid. I can help with taking care of kids of all ages, including helping in elderly care or special needs children. I have 6 years of experience when it comes to nannying. I would love...
Jordan can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jordan is very sweet and smart young lady! She's punctual and easy to communicate with! We just started using her and are very happy to have her helping us!"

Patricia S.

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Lelani R.


Santa Maria, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

30+ Years Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm LeLani. I have taken care of children since I was 12. At 18, I was a live-in nanny to two children & was assistant for 1 year at her daycare w/16 kids under 3. I have two children; a 30-yro boy & a 28-yro girl. Their whole lives, I worked at daycares & baby sat all my friend's children. I love to play & make sure each...
Lelani can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Trustline Certified

CPR

5.0
"She was amazing! A wonderful woman who watched our 11 month old while we were in town for a wedding. Highly recommend. "

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Hannah P.


Santa Maria, CA

$17-18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights, And Weekends

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Hannah! I am currently working as an office administrator at an accounting firm and am looking to work outside of it as well! I grew up in a large family and have been babysitting since I was about 11 years old, then began nannying when I turned 18. I have nannied for families with children of all ages, some that...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Hannah has been great from the very beginning with my 7 year old and 12 year old boys. My kids love her! She is very helpful with what ever is asked of her (helping around the house, homework review, taking the kids to activities and playing with them, making meals...

Ayanna G.

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Maria C.


Santa Maria, CA

$30-45/hr8 yrs exp

I am a very carrying and compassionate person. My friends would describe me as very patient, dependable and creative. I have a good sense of humor but can be serious when needed. I have a good work ethic and am professional. I have: -Over 7 years experience as a caregiver assisting with many duties some including meal prep,...
Maria can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"Maria is exceptional. She is a self starter, an attentive and caring caregiver, and always willing to go above and beyond. As I am quadriplegic, Maria has helped me with bathing, toileting, dressing, stretching, cleaning, cooking, transferring to and from my bed,...

James R.

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Nicole M.


Santa Maria, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

I worked with Special needs individuals for over 12 years from a group home setting to a date program
Hello, My name is Sara and I am a licensed speech language pathologist. While schools are no longer in session for summer, I am looking for summer work. I would love to meet as I believe I would be a great fit. I've worked with children with a range of diagnosis including children with autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome....
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Natalie C.


Santa Maria, CA

$30-50/hr2 yrs exp

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I am currently a behavioral technician have been for the past two years. I absolutely adore working with special needs. I work in a mid severe classroom with 2nd and 3rd.
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Briana C.


Santa Maria, CA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic And Bubbly Sitter

Hello families ! Just a little about me, I have worked with students and adults who have special needs for the last 2 1/2 years! I absolutely love what I do, and I am actually finishing up my undergrad this May with a major in Psychology, then starting a teaching residency program next spring to get my Special Education teaching...
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Chris W.


Santa Maria, CA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Very Helpful In Compassionate Person

I'm a very helpful and compassionate person that enjoys helping other people. I have always been this way. I live in a senior community and I am always helping out my neighbors. I am the absolute youngest one that lives here so I get asked a lot. I'm at the bottom of the age limit.
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Maria C.


Santa Maria, CA

$25-45/hr4 yrs exp

-I have an Autistic Behavioral Analysis Certificate, have worked with children and adults applying ABA for 2 years. -experience working with quadriplegic individual assisted with all ADLs such as bathing, bowel program, light meal prep and light cleaning, laundry etc. -2 years experience working with adults with special needs...
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Shealynn C.


Santa Maria, CA

$20-31/hr10 yrs exp

Mrs. Marshall

I have been in the child educational field for over 15 years going on 20. I have helped raise lots of children lots of family members. I have worked as a personal Nanny live in nanny. I have taught preschool ages 3:00 to 6:00 and then also toddler classroom which is 18 months to 36 months. All Montessori Beast some schools were...
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Sean K.


Santa Maria, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

A Few Things To Know About Me!

I am a dedicated hardworking father of 2 young boys. I work in the oilfields at night every other week so my availability is open completely! I have 3 years of experience with infants and toddlers with special needs such as autism and Downs syndrome. I have experience with elderly people who suffer from Alzheimer's/Dementia....
I am working in memory care and assisting living in 4years of experience in providing care to elderly and disabled, I am caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients/residents through personalized and care required
I was the Assistant Camp Director for a professional theatre company's summer camp for three years. I was trained by Southwest Autism and Research Center to work with campers with autism to provide an inclusive camp experience. I helped create a collection of fidget/stimming toys to provide to our campers as needed and led...
I've done private care for many children and adults who have special needs. I believe it's important to make everyone feel safe and comfortable in a situation that brings the proper care.
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Natalie C.


Santa Maria, CA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I Work With Kids For A Living At Robert Bruce Elementary, With General Ed And Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I Can work with multiple kids at a time, and help with school work and homework. I am trustworthy, always willing to go the extra mile and great with kids. I'm studying nursing and hoping to incorporate my love for kids into my career...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Excellent with children and very professional "

Andrea G.

Hi my name is Aliyah I'm 24 years old. Ive been a caregiver for 5 and a Nanny for 2 years. I have experience with babies/ young kids and also bed-bound, Alzheimer's clients and special needs I am a fun outgoing person that loves to hear about stories, read books and outside hobbies! I am reliable and responsible, like to help in...
Aliyah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hello, I have caregiving experience and that includes agencies therefore, I have worked with kids that have special needs. I have worked with kids with down syndrome, I have worked one case with a moderate autistic child, and a wheelchair bound child as well. I have 3 kids of my own ages 4, 5, and 7. I would love to care for...
Elisa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Manna V.


Santa Maria, CA

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

From a young age I've helped my mom with working with the kids in her mommy-and-me music classes, volunteered at my church's various Sunday schools, and have always made myself available to babysit the children of any family members or friends who were in need of a little break. I recently worked in an after school program (3...
Manna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Santa Maria, CA

April D.

5.0

April was the best caregiver I have ever hired. She is very patient and kind. My child cries for her whenever she leaves. When we have accidents she doesn't complain and cleans up the mess.

- pavinda W.

Jordan M.

5.0

Jordan is very sweet and smart young lady! She's punctual and easy to communicate with! We just started using her and are very happy to have her helping us!

- Patricia S.

Lelani R.

5.0

Lelani was great with our kids, 10 months and 3 years! We were in town for a wedding and needed help for the night. She brought fun toys for my three year old and put her to bed. She fed ours kids dinner and played with them all night. She is super sweet and fun and my kids loved her.

- Care member

Hannah P.

5.0

Hannah is very nice and understanding of my children’s individual needs I know they enjoy her company she’s been a great help.

- Kylie S.

Maria C.

5.0

Maria is exceptional. She is a self starter, an attentive and caring caregiver, and always willing to go above and beyond. As I am quadriplegic, Maria has helped me with bathing, toileting, dressing, stretching, cleaning, cooking, transferring to and from my bed, and many other tasks. Maria did an...

- James R.

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

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Santa Maria, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 47 listed special needs caregivers.