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Find special needs caregivers in Spring Valley, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Spring Valley, CA

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of September 2024

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

$20-30/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: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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.

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Sammantha B.


San Diego, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Nursing Student Looking To Gain More Experience Of Care Taking

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sam! I'm a navy veteran who is now attending Point Loma Nazarene university to become a Physician Assistant. Growing up my mother was a special needs teacher and care giver and I was right beside her caring and learning for the children. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum supervision...
Sammantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sammantha (Sam) is awesome with children! She is loving, caring and works so well with kids. She comes from a very loving family, it goes to no surprise that she has a huge heart for others. She's organized and very punctual with time. All activities, meals and...

Stacie B.

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Aspen K.


El Cajon, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have had many experiences babysitting and truly enjoy time with kids! I have had 7 years of experience when it comes to caring for children! I've worked with kids of all ages from newborn-13yrs old and have experience with special needs kids as well. I am certified in CPR and First Aid Training. I'm responsible, hard-working,...
Aspen can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Aspen worked for us in 2022 when my son was about 15 months right up until his 2nd birthday when she stopped working to have her own sweet son. We all love her and still stay in touch with her because she became like family to us. She is a natural with children,...

Jessica E.

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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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We employed Rosa (although she goes by Rochy) in San Diego from April 2014 to January 2015. She was absolutely amazing with our newborn son and became like a grandmother to him over that year. She did a great job at continuously coming up with things for him to do...

Melanie B.

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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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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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.

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Sydney V.


San Diego, CA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Loving Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

*Date nights only* Hello! I'm a very outgoing person who loves being surrounded by children. I'm very responsible, I don't smoke or drink. I'm easy to get along with and I have a lot of patience when it comes to kids and babies. I've nannied for 3 families and regularly babysit for 4 families (and still counting). The ages...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Gabriela O.


San Diego, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Responsable Loving Nanny

Hello, I am a 43-year-old fun, active, caring, loving nanny that loves outdoors, crafts and be silly. I have three kids of my own (9, 21, 26-year-old) I've been a nanny for over 24 years. I have experience with kids of all ages, newborns(at night time too)toddlers, school age kids, twins, kids with special needs and I also have...
Gabriela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Gaby was our nanny for 5 years and I cannot think of a single bad thing about her. Nor do I think we could have found a better nanny. She’s lovely, smart, always thinks ahead, was safe, fun, and creative. She made it a point to teach and explain things to our...

Care member

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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Valentina K.


Chula Vista, CA

$50-52/hr10 yrs exp

Concierge Registered Nurse/Senior And Special Needs Children Care Specialist

My name is Valentina, and I have been a dedicated nurse for over 13 years. My specialty is in the care of elders, as well as special infants and children with special needs. I provide private, personalized care focusing on safety and overall wellbeing. I help manage and organize medications, prepare healthy meals, and offer up...
Valentina can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, home modification, respite care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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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: Personal care, live-in home care, visiting physician, dementia
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Mia J.


Santee, CA

$13-50/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...
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Hyunji K.


San Diego, CA

$27-51/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 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...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rachel L.


San Diego, CA

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Rachel. I will be a 3rd year at SDSU (studying to be teacher). I love working with kids and am willing to listen to what you wish for your child while carrying things out the way you wish to see them. I have a younger sister who is in the special ed program for intellectual disability and I have helped my parents...
Rachel can also help with: Travel
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Alayah D.


Santee, CA

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Ally and I'm a San Diego native. I absolutely love kids and have been babysitting for 7 years now! My childcare experience ranges from ages infant to 14 years old as well as special needs children. I also work in daycare handling up to 12 toddlers at a time, some of the most fun! I'm currently a college student...
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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Lori C.


Chula Vista, CA

$25-30/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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Lucy S.


San Diego, CA

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Compasssionate Caregiver And Teacher

Worked with children and adults with developmental disabilities for 4+ years. I worked as a behavioral technician using ABA and also provided community support.

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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.

Sammantha B.

5.0

I have known Sam for about 4 years and she's AMAZING. I would recommend her to anyone. She is amazing with children and so sweet! She is extremely dependable and trustworthy. She will not let you down!

- Raven D.

Aspen K.

5.0

Aspen worked for us in 2022 when my son was about 15 months right up until his 2nd birthday when she stopped working to have her own sweet son. We all love her and still stay in touch with her because she became like family to us. She is a natural with children, and is so caring, calm, and...

- Jessica E.

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.

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