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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Vista, CA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Vista, CA

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Natalie B.


Cardiff by the Sea, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Holistic Nanny Available On Weekday Mornings - CPR & First Aid Certified

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! Are you looking for an experienced nanny to help out part time with your little? I'm Natalie, Nanny and, Postpartum Doula and Infant Care Specialist with a strong focus on holistic childcare. I'm dedicated to working with families who have infants and toddlers, offering support in emotional and social development to...
Natalie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Natalie has a very good heart, is ethical, compassionate and very proactive in her endeavors. She is a self-starter and aims to please her employer. She is able to set boundaries for the children she tutors while at the same time, exhibiting great warmth and strong...

Linda S.

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Valentina M.


Encinitas, CA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Valentina's Babysitting Station

Hi _____. In case you are in need of a babysitter i'm available Monday to Friday from 5 p.m. until needed or weekend upon agreed schedule. Feel free to send a text:)! *ABOUT ME* I'd describe my personality as fun, independent, and easy going. I started working with kids since I was in high school. I would occasionally...
Valentina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Very attentive and caring with our baby girl. :)"

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Nancy R.


Escondido, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Fun And Very Reliable.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am ABA trained. Since I was a toddler, I have been helping my mom at her in-home daycare center. Later I was doing childcare while I was in college. I prefer to do hands-on activities rather than T. V. and children thrive when they are active and showered with attention and taken seriously. I don't use bad words or get angry....
5.0
"Such a supportive and caring lovely person! I really appreciate her refreshing personality and demeanor! She's very detailed and does great work, goes above and beyond."

Tina R.

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Diana A.


Oceanside, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Love God , Love People

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a people person. I love to help and make people comfortable. Love children. I speak English and Spanish fluently. Memory Care Specialist Have worked with patients who have Cancer, Dementia, Special Needs Diabetes Care, Stroke Survivors, Alzheimer's and companionship. Have experience with Bathing and grooming Feeding and...
Diana can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"Diana is very warm, caring, and compassionate. She has been a great addition to my Mom’s care team!"

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Micaela R.


Oceanside, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher Looking For Evening Nanny Gigs

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have superb references and I am extremely reliable and trustworthy. I can only do late afternoons and evenings since I teach by day. I've taught for 35 years. I have been an after school nanny for past several years. I am also a mother of three grown children. I speak Spanish fluently. I have experience with children of all...
Micaela can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Micaela was amazing with my daughter. This was the first time I left my daughter with a babysitter ever. She was on time and very professional. She has a passion for teaching children and it truly shows. She was extremely patient and kind to my daughter. My...

Madisyn S.

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Rosa P.


Escondido, CA

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a professional caregiver with over 19 years of experience working with children, adults, and seniors with disabilities and or chronic medical conditions. I am seeking for a full or part time in-home position. Available for daytime or overnight hours. Services provided Day to day assistance with medical care Meal...
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Jean S.


Oceanside, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Or Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have many years of experience with children of all ages. I can help you on nights and weekends. I would prefer day shift. I also have experience working with the special needs and the elderly. I am very honest and reliable. I have the vaccine and up to date on my other ones too
Jean can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jean is a wonderful caregiver. She is great with my Special Needs son! Also, Jean is very well organized as far as scheduling goes. She's been flexible when I've needed to make changes and she has gone above and beyond in that regard. What I really love about...

Nicole M.

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Gloria M.


Carlsbad, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I work in the Escondido district as a sub in especial needs. I also work in a house of brain injured children taking care of the kids that live there.
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Janice H.


Oceanside, CA

$30-46/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver For All Types Of Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 57yr old who has retired from working with doctors for 30 years. I began working as a house manager for a large family, handling many daily needs, which include: shopping, meal preparation, driving, organizing, cleaning, pet care, and everything that each day brought. When that job ended, I began my next adventure as a...
5.0
"Janice was an integral part of our daily lives. We initially hired her to prepare healthy meals and soon found that she was willing and capable of doing anything to help our family. She cared for our 2 yr old daughter with special needs, ran errands, grocery...

lillian J.

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Caitlin R.


Carlsbad, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, Compassionate, Artistic, Positive Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am certified in first aid/CPR/AED with infant, children, and Adults. I have 17 years of childcare experience in all areas including Special Needs. I enjoy working with children and watching them develop and grow. I am very engaging and I love to interact with children on their level. Imaginative play, Creativity, Art,...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Caitlin was great with our two boys (2 and 6 months). We would definitely hire her again!"

Marc P.

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Diana A.


Oceanside, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a people person. I love to help and make people comfortable. Love children. I speak English and Spanish fluently. Have worked with patients who have Cancer, Dementia, Diabetes Care, Stroke Survivors, Autism , ALS Alzheimer's and companionship. Memory Care Specialist. Specialist in loving and positive care. Help with...
5.0
"Diana is an excellent caregiver! My son diagnosed with autism connected instantly with Diana. She was kind, compassionate and fun. My husband and I highly recommend Diana. "

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Logan J.


Bonsall, CA

$25-28/hr2 yrs exp

Gentle & Fun Nanny With Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Logan but I prefer to go by Loge, like Logan minus the "an". I am a 26 years young and currently study Geography and Geospatial Sciences at Oregon State University. While I finish up the remainder of my degree online I work full-time as a nanny and personal trainer. I have been a nanny since 2020 working with multiple...
Logan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I hired Logan as a nanny to my youngest daughter. Logan was great and the best decision I made for nanny care. Unfortunately due to wage increases, I had to let Logan go. Although she doesn't nanny for me full time, she occasionally babysits. She is trustworthy and...

Former Member A.

Hello, I am a mama to a beautiful baby girl. I have worked in a school setting with children of all ages off and on for 7 years. I also have worked with special needs children and have my behavioral technician certificates.
Christian can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Karen F.


Carlsbad, CA

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

I began my career as a Recreation Therapist working at Alvarado convalescent hospital and UCSD psychiatric hospital. Later on I got my teaching credential and taught elementary school. Throughout my career I have worked with a variety of populations including seniors, mentally challenged, and special needs children. 10 years...
Karen can also help with: Mobility assistance, respite care, companionship, personal care, dementia
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Diana A.


Oceanside, CA

$25-41/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a people person. I love to help and make people comfortable. I speak English and Spanish fluently. Have worked with patients who have Cancer, Dementia, Diabetes Care, Stroke Survivors, Alzheimer's and companionship. Specialist in loving and positive care. Help with feeding and med prompting. I take care of my special needs...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Laela M.


Oceanside, CA

$22-24/hr2 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider passionate about fostering children's growth and development. With two years of experience caring for children of various ages, I'm skilled at creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where kids thrive. I'm known for my patience, creativity, and friendly...
Laela can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Christian R.


Escondido, CA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Senior caregiver

I love helping people. I am a great conversationalist or just an ear to listen when necessary. And I am extremely reliable also like to clean on my down time. Also have experience with special needs children. CPR certified and Behavioral technician certified.
Christian can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Heidi T.


Carlsbad, CA

$14-20/hr2 yrs exp

The Fun Nanny

Hi! I'm so excited have the opportunity to become a part of your family! I've been a flight attendant for 3 years and due to recent circumstances, am looking to take a multi-month leave for the next several months or longer. I have experience with multiple children, special needs (autism), and used to care for a family of 3...
Heidi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Caitlin R.


Carlsbad, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Compassionate Caregiver

Hello I am seeking a full-time caregiver/nanny position. I am certified in first aid/CPR/AED with infant, children, and Adults. I have 15 years of childcare experience and 10 years of adult caregiver experience in all areas including Special Needs. Flexible schedule and overnight care available. References available upon...
Caitlin can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Caitlin R.


Carlsbad, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Compassionate

I have worked with many ages for special needs care. I have a few family members as well that are also special needs and I have helped care for them as well. I know it can be hard so if you need help please reach out.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Vista, CA

Natalie B.

5.0

Natalie nannied for our 9 month old for 3 days while I was on a work trip. This was my daughter’s first experience with a nanny and Natalie handled it like a champ! She was extremely patient and sweet when our daughter was experiencing separation anxiety and kept me updated with lot of pics which I...

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Valentina M.

5.0

Very attentive and caring with our baby girl. :)

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Nancy R.

5.0

Such a supportive and caring lovely person! I really appreciate her refreshing personality and demeanor! She's very detailed and does great work, goes above and beyond.

- Tina R.

Diana A.

5.0

Diana has been instrumental in so much positive change and development with my mother since she came on to care for her in August. She's made a huge difference in our lives and my mom's quality of life at this stage of her Alzheimer's. Diana has the perfect approach of patience, compassion and...

- Barbara M.

Micaela R.

5.0

Mica quickly became a part of our family. She anticipates needs and is very fast and efficient. She was a joy to have around and was flexible in her role to support us.

- Natasha E.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Vista, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.