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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Spring Valley, CA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Spring Valley, CA

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Nancy S.


La Mesa, CA

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Provider for Special Needs

5.0

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I have two grown sons with autism. Besides raising special needs children, I have cared for other children and adults with various special needs. I also work with elderly people with visual impairments, stroke, diabetes and other challenges.
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Kelly W.


El Cajon, CA

$27-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a passionate person who enjoys taking care of Seniors. I have lived in San Diego all my life. I have done care-giving all my career. I have excellent references, transportation, auto insurance. I am available for errands, in home care, medication pick up or to fill pill containers. I can do light housekeeping and meal...
Kelly can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Kelly has been amazing with both my 87 year old grandmother and my 91 year old grandfather. She is always flexible, dependable and smiling. She has a great attitude, a warm, friendly demeanor and lots of energy and enthusiasm. My grandmother can be tough to please,...

Christianna O.

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Sydney V.


San Diego, CA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Loving Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of patience when it comes to kids and babies. I've nannied for 3 families and regularly babysit for multiple families. The ages ranged from 6 months - 14 years old. Working with all families helped me gain insight on how to handle different types of kids and having a lot of patience. I know how to put babies to...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Rosa H.


Chula Vista, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny or Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children for many years. I enjoy helping them learn and be creative; including teaching them to be bilingual. My child care experience has included raising my own children, owning and working in a daycare with 25 children, and now single family oriented style care, which has included working with special needs...
Rosa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rochy was the primary nanny for our 2.5 year old daughter since she was 4 months. She came to really be part of our family and we all loved her so much! She would work with us to arrange time for breast feeding. Once our daughter was older she fed her meals and...

Amanda O.

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Lois S.


San Diego, CA

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

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.

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Thailyn W.


San Diego, CA

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable,Caring.Trustworthy. Watchful Eye Babysitter.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Thailyn and I am passionate about helping people in any way possible. One of my outstanding qualities is my love for working with children. I have over 10 years of work experience in the education field. Growing up in a family of teachers has influenced my passion for playing and teaching children life skills....
Thailyn can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Thailyn has earned my highest recommendation. She cared for our two kids, aged 3 and 5, every weekday afternoon for a year. She has a special knack for blending FUN and ensuring the kids felt loved and listened to. Equally important, she knew how to help calm big...

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Cynthia T.


National City, CA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter With 10+Years Of Experience. Pet Friendly

I have 10+ years of experience working with infants/toddlers, preschool age children, and children with special needs. My background and education is in Child Development with an emphasis in Special Education and Challenging Behaviors. I have worked as a child care provider at a home daycare, a preschool teacher for a private...
Cynthia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We love Cynthia she has helped care for my three month old shes very patient and kind Cynthia is a hard worker well trusted person Cynthia has a background on child care and child development for many years that's a plus for us shes very attentive and caring i...

Sandra M.

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.
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Yasmina R.


Chula Vista, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care And Caregiver

I have senior care experience for 10 years. My CNA program gives me the opportunity to work and help with people with special needs, childrens and senior citizen. special equipment. plus.
Yasmina can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, visiting physician
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Mia J.


Santee, CA

$17-50/hr3 yrs exp

I Love Working With Kids And Adore Animals.

I am 21 years old and have worked with kids for 4+ years. I would babysit as a teenager and started working at public schools and preschools at the age of 18. I've worked with ages 0 to 13. I speak English and Spanish and have experience with kids with special needs. I am currently a full time student so my availability is...

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently working as a full-time school psychologist at an elementary level. I have a masters in counseling and an Educational Specialist degree in school psychology. Most of my experience is in working with students with special needs. I have a background as a behavioral technician, as well. My passion is working with...
Hyunji can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Madison A.


San Diego, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caretaker With Degrees In Behavioral Science

Hi, thank you for looking at my profile! I am an experienced caretaker with 15+ years of experience and two degrees in psychology and behavioral science. As a registered behavior technician, I am trained to care for individuals with special needs, physical handicaps, and neurodivergence. I welcome any opportunity to assist a...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Rachel L.


San Diego, CA

$19-26/hr3 yrs exp

Hello everyone, my name is Rachel and I am currently a 4th year at SDSU studying to be a teacher and pursuing a TESL (teaching english as a second language) certificate. I love working with kids and I will list out some of my previous experiences! 1. Summer Camp Counselor in Germany on Military Base! I did an internship this...
Rachel can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alexa B.


San Diego, CA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for nurturing and educating children. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect with children and create a safe, stimulating environment. I have three years of experience caring for children of various ages. I am also trained to assist kids and young adults with...
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Madison D.


San Diego, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I am currently a full time speech pathologist in a private practice. I have worked with the special needs population since I was 17 years old, and I am now 27 years old. I love the special needs population so much that I chose a career in which I will be able to work with them everyday! I have worked in a volunteer position...
Every person with special needs is different and has unique care concerns. I have my masters in psychology and have worked within various professions that specialize with special needs. I have worked in residential facilities , psych facilities, hospitals, and caregiving.
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Lacey D.


San Diego, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Enjoy Making Memories With The Little People Of The World

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lacey and I am a speech language pathologist in San Diego! I have worked professionally with children of all ages as well as babysat on the side for the last 10 years. I enjoy playing with small children, teaching them new skills and I have loads of patience. I have experience working with special needs children...
Lacey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Taylor S.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr4 yrs exp

Taylor Smith

I absolutely love working with kids! I'm currently attending college to further my education and working as an RBT with special needs children. I have been working with kids for over three years and plan on continuing! I am a hard worker, reliable, and loving! I hope to make a positive difference in parents and the kiddos lives!
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Carly L.


San Diego, CA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Companion/Caretaker

I am a friendly, 29-year-old female living in San Diego with a passion for helping others. I studied Communication Disorders in college at the undergraduate level, and Speech-Language Pathology at the graduate level (degree in progress). My experience ranges widely across medical care, speech/language therapy, behavioral...
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Lori C.


Chula Vista, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Household Manager & Family Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated, caring, loving, and reliable nanny and household manager/assistant. I am fun and engaging and can relate to a child's level. I am flexible and reliable and can assist and manage any area of the household. QUALIFICATIONS: 25+ years of Nanny Experience from Newborns to Preteen Aged Children Experience with...
Lori can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Spring Valley, CA

Kelly W.

5.0

Really appreciated Kelly's promptness, caring & encouraging attitude during a very trying dental experience. I highly recommend her & would reach out to her again in a heartbeat.

- Chuck H.

Rosa H.

5.0

Rochy was the primary nanny for our 2.5 year old daughter since she was 4 months. She came to really be part of our family and we all loved her so much! She would work with us to arrange time for breast feeding. Once our daughter was older she fed her meals and snacks, and overall she always ate...

- Amanda O.

Lois S.

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 procedure and drove me back home...

- Mohammed J.

Thailyn W.

5.0

Thailyn has earned my highest recommendation. She cared for our two kids, aged 3 and 5, every weekday afternoon for a year. She has a special knack for blending FUN and ensuring the kids felt loved and listened to. Equally important, she knew how to help calm big emotions and set limits when...

- Care member

Cynthia T.

5.0

We love Cynthia she has helped care for my three month old shes very patient and kind Cynthia is a hard worker well trusted person Cynthia has a background on child care and child development for many years that's a plus for us shes very attentive and caring i can leave in peace to work while...

- Sandra M.

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