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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Santee, CA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years
Special needs caregivers in Santee, CA
Yaskara M.
La Mesa, CA
$10-15/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience 19 years with development delays, kabuki syndrome. I myself have a daughter with special needs that is development delays.
Michelle L.
El Cajon, CA
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I've always been passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children, and with 10 years of experience as a childcare provider, I am confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for your child.
My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creative and imaginative nature, allows...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Michelle is a student intern in my kindergarten classroom. She works with small groups of students, with individual students and helps with clerical work. She interacts well with the children and seems to enjoy her interactions with them. I enjoy having Michelle in...
sabrina G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Chastity and I am interested in babysitting for you. I am 48yrs old, single and I am a substitute preschool teacher. I have been working with children for the past 25years. I have experience working with children of all ages including infants, toddlers and special needs. I currently volunteer at my church as a...
5.0
"Chasity was very nice and comforting to my daughter. She played games with her and kept her busy. I would definitely recommend her and hire her again! "
Care member
Ely E.
San Diego, CA
$25-42/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nursing Assistant Of 18 Years Looking For Part Time Or Full Time Work.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working with seniors for 18 years now. I'm punctual, caring, hard working and am ready to work with your loved one. I've worked with children with special needs, and the senior community. I have excellent references and experiences that can contribute to me working with your loved one. My experience includes the...
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Ely is AMAZING!!!!!!!! She has been helping with my 82 year old dad for a couple of months! She is a very hard worker- goes above and beyond expectations! She is kind and patient. Dependable. Punctual! And HONEST! She comes highly +++ recommend!"
Cathy J.
Ely E.
San Diego, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of 2 boys who are grown ups now and presently working with 3 to 5-year-old kids with special needs at School District. I'm good dealing with kids because I know they are angels. I can give you my references in case you need it to prove how I'm good with them.
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I can not say enough about Ely! She has been with us for close to 5 years, and has become a wonderful addition to our family! She is always on time with a loving smile on her face when she walks through the door! She has helped tremendously with my 3 children along...
Kara S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Araceli , I am currently working for Kaiser as a Behavior Interventionist working with children with autism, I have been in the field for 8 . I have lots of experience with children of all ages. I also help my family on my free time to take care of my brothers new born and 2-year-old, which I love both to bits. I...
Alexa R.
San Diego, CA
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My Name Is Alexa Messaged Me With Specific Inquiries :)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Alexa and I started working with kids about 6 years ago when I volunteered at my elementary school. That's where I started my journey working with children.
Since then I've been working as a respite for kids with special needs for three years and am now studying psychology with a focus in child development. I like to...
5.0
"She was great! On time, comfortable, kids loved her, and kept us updated on how the night was going! We will definitely ask her to help us in the future with more date nights! We highly recommend her!"
Michelle M.
5.0
(1)
I have over 30 years of experience working with children as well dealing with special needs. My eldest child is deaf / spectrum of autism. So with that being said I have experience in ABA as well direct support. I done respite care for children for 15 years and just have a lot of experience with all levels of behaviors and...
Mary Anita can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Mary Anita is a great caregiver! She took care of my mom who has ALS. My mom loves Mary Anita. She’s reliable, trustworthy, and very caring."
Care member
Melissa G.
San Diego, CA
$18-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have experience caring for those with special needs. I love helping others and watching them achieve their goals. In addition to this in have also had multiple family members who have these needs as well.
5.0
"Melissa is a sweet, dependable young woman who helps me with personal care (lifting, transferring, hygiene care, dressing, medicine administration, household care, etc.), because I have a physical disability. She handles each task with care, professionalism, and...
Angie L.
Amanda D.
Spring Valley, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love kids and have 5 of my own, from 14-year-old twins to 26-year-olds. I have volunteered as a sitter with Radys ER psych unit, and also volunteered and worked part time at Bancroft Elementary in Spring Valley.
I have been in Healthcare for 20 years. I have worked Companion Care to Hospice, and have 16 years of quad...
Catherine T.
San Diego, CA
$18-40/hr • 14 yrs exp
Searching For Part-Time To Full Time Nannying, Babysitting, Dog/House Sitting Position!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Catherine and I am a 31-year-old Chemistry student with 12+ years of nanny experience. Located in 92115. I love kids and pets! I have spent most of my adult life working as a caretaker, tutor, and nanny. Interested in babysitting, nanny, tutoring, light cleaning, cooking/meal prep/grocery shopping,...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Catherine watched our 19 month twins from 930am to 130pm. She did an amazing job! They both normally take a little bit too warm up to anyone, but they immediately warmed up to her. She played with them and read to them. Normally they would've taken a nap during...
Michael O.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Fatima, I am a dedicated and compassionate Senior Care Provider with over 10 years of experience delivering exceptional in-home and facility-based care to clients. Adept at addressing personal, medical, and emotional needs of individuals while ensuring their dignity and comfort. Certified Home Care Aide (HHA) in...
Fatimah can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Fatimah is fantastic! Was on time and took wonderful care of my mom! As soon as my mom gets back to home care, we will ask Fatimah to return. She was also very kind to our 4 year old son."
Cali R.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Looking for a loving family. Experience with special needs children, newborns, infants, and toddlers - including twins and triplets. I am CPR/First Aid Certified with a great driving record. I am reliable, flexible, a pro at potty training, willing to do overnights, and can travel if needed, as well as open to family errands. I...
Lois can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lois was excellent with my two girls - she was always on time if not early to appointments, had a great attitude and provided a lot of fun activities for the girls. They were with their previous nanny since they were born, so we thought the transition would be...
Tina L.
Stephen L.
El Cajon, CA
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I am glad to meet you. I am currently employed with the San Diego Unified School District in the physical handicapped department, and have been for the past 20 years. I also have over 20 years experience in working with senior citizens. In my years of experience, I have been trained on numerous disabilities ranging from...
5.0
"Fantastic care of my 15y/o son with CP daily at school for almost 4 years. Doesn't just help, but proactively brings forward ideas/solutions for issues that arise. My son responds well to him and clearly enjoys working with him. I recommend him without...
William B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I love working with special needs children and adults. I have a BA in Education from the University of San Diego. In college I gained experience by working in as a Teacher's Aide and thru several practicums. I have great compassion and enjoy working with others. I am a responsible person and make sure I follow thru with...
5.0
"Annie is very professional and punctual."
Derek H.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Pamela, I studied Child Development at Universidade Vale do Acarau and Portuguese and English at Universidade Federal do Ceara (in Brazil), I was a teacher for young kids and special needs there. I have +10 years of teaching experience and 16 years of experience taking care of kids, specialized in infants and...
Pamela can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Pam is amazing and my 14 month old daughter loves her (as do we)! She is very thoughtful on how to care for and develop my daughter. For example my daughter knows how to sign now because of her. She plays with her, pays special attention to her needs, provides...
Shawchin C.
Jessica G.
San Diego, CA
$30-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Teacher, And Special Needs Care Provider
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can't add information on my experience since it gets flagged for me including my contact info (even though I don't include any contact info or related verbiage). If my profile seems to suit your family's needs I can provide more about myself!
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is very dependable and responsible. My kids love her! I will be hiring her again!"
Nia J.
Anna A.
La Mesa, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and creative nature allows me to engage with children and provide a fun and safe environment for them to thrive. I believe in open and honest communication with parents,...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"After meeting Anna at the park, I hired her to babysit my daughter the following week. Just from the brief meeting, my daughter was so excited to see her again and had an awesome time with her. She made her a nutritious lunch and took excellent care of her. I would...
Matthew S.
Lois S.
San Diego, CA
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For approximately I worked within the school district for elementary, middle, and high school district. Over 70% of my duties entailed working with special ed children.
5.0
"I would like to give a high rank to Lois for her exceptional assistance in taking me to the hospital for a clinical procedure and staying with me throughout the process. Lois not only offered to pick me up from my home but also waited patiently for me during the...
Mohammed J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm a UC Berkeley undergrad student looking for a part-time job to align with my school schedule. I have over seven years of childcare experience including after-school care as a youth development professional. I am a child at heart! I love going to parks, making sandcastles at the beach, and going on adventures! I also have...
Ali can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ali was punctual and was very good with my 4 month old and 2 year old."
Ashley G.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Santee, CA
Michelle L.
4.0
Michelle is a student intern in my kindergarten classroom. She works with small groups of students, with individual students and helps with clerical work. She interacts well with the children and seems to enjoy her interactions with them. I enjoy having Michelle in my classroom.
- sabrina G.
Chastity H.
5.0
Chastity was great! We were really in a jam and she worked out for us at the last minute. She answered our messages promptly, was early for her shift, and did a good job with our infant and six-year-old. We would definitely hire her again!
- Jessica L.
Ely E.
5.0
Ely is AMAZING!!!!!!!! She has been helping with my 82 year old dad for a couple of months! She is a very hard worker- goes above and beyond expectations! She is kind and patient. Dependable. Punctual! And HONEST! She comes highly +++ recommend!
- Cathy J.
Ely E.
5.0
I can not say enough about Ely! She has been with us for close to 5 years, and has become a wonderful addition to our family! She is always on time with a loving smile on her face when she walks through the door! She has helped tremendously with my 3 children along with household tasks. She is the...
- Kara S.
Alexa R.
5.0
She was great! On time, comfortable, kids loved her, and kept us updated on how the night was going! We will definitely ask her to help us in the future with more date nights! We highly recommend her!
- Michelle M.
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