Caregiver for Children with Special Needs

1 week ago

San Diego, California, United States Central San Diego Full time $19,000 - $40,100 per year


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Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development


ComForCare Home Care is seeking compassionate caregivers in San Diego, CA to support children with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities. If you have experience working with children with special needs and a passion for making a difference, we want to hear from you. 

Why Join Our Team? 
  •  Competitive pay based on experience 
  •  Flexible schedules – part-time and PRN available 
  •  Meaningful work that impacts families and children 
  •  Ongoing training & career growth opportunities 


 Responsibilities: 
  •  Provide hands-on care and emotional support to children with developmental challenges 
  •  Assist with daily activities, including meal preparation, personal care, and mobility support 
  •  Implement behavior and communication strategies as directed by therapists or parents 
  •  Engage children in interactive, sensory-friendly activities 
  •  Maintain a safe and supportive environment 
 Qualifications: 
  •  Experience working with children with developmental disabilities (professional or personal). Yes, babysitting counts 
  •  Ability to pass a background check 
  •  Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license 
  •  Patience, empathy, and a desire to work with children 
  •  Registered Home Care Aide (HCA) with the State of California or at least willing to register. 
  •  CPR & First Aid certification is a plus but not required 

 Service Areas: 
We are hiring caregivers in La Jolla, Downtown San Diego, Coronado, Point Loma, Old Town, Normal Heights, Sorrento Valley, Kearny Mesa, Mira Mesa, Miramar.

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

Live your best life possible while helping others live theirs.

Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. For that reason, we put our CaregiversFirst each and every day. 

At ComForCare, it is our CaregiverFirst promise, that our caregivers will be: 

  • Treated with respect and dignity.
  • Provided exceptional training on a regular and ongoing basis.
  • Are never alone in the field - support is always available.
  • Thoughtfully matched with clients that they are compatible with.

Join our team and be a part of a certified Great Place To Work Thousands of ComForCare employees were surveyed and the response was overwhelmingly positive, with 90% agreeing that ComForCare is in fact a Great Place To Work. 



By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.

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