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Antonia A.


Sonoma, CA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I have worked with children who have Autism behaviors as well as children with Cerebral Palsy. I am excellent at following your prescribed plan as well as offering positive support, suggestions and feedback. I am especially loving and patient. I worked my way through college at a special needs school and have a BS degree in...
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Kim F.


Sonoma, CA

$17-50/hr • 20 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as kind, caring and giving. I like caring for people with special needs and elderly because I love to make a difference in the lives of others. I'm looking for a job that I can work up to 24hrs a week in home close to Sonoma. I started caring for people with special needs in 1989 at SDC. In my...
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Meredith L.


Sonoma, CA

$17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

I have been working with clients with special needs for 6 months now; these kiddos bring me so much joy! I am additionally an RBT-registered behavior technician. I passed a competency skills exam and have been accredited by the BACB.
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Alexander M.


Sonoma, CA

$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Registered Behavioral Technician

I have worked in the field of ABA for three years. I am currently in a graduate program to become a Behavior Analyst. I would love to support you with my experience and knowledge!
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Kim H.


Petaluma, CA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Caregiver - Children, Adults, Special Needs, Animals

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a parent of three children, including twins, and a grandparent of five under eight years. My experience includes vestibular and proprioceptive issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and visual impairment. I believe in championing all in my care, empowering them, and ensuring their personal needs are honored and met. A certified...
Kim can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kim has been wonderful with our toddler and is a lovely person in general. She even tidies up and shows genuine affection to our dog. Punctual, dependable, and she stayed late without hesitation when I broke the water main and had to scramble around before dark. I...

Justin G.

I have years of experience with children. I also have experience walking dogs, house sitting and other household jobs. I am CPR trained. I am a student at uc Berkeley and 19. I have been taking care of animals my whole life. I have been taking care of my older brother with autism for years now.
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Shellie M.


Napa, CA

$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp

I am currently employed as a school nurse in Napa and would love to find additional part time work, working with children. In addition to my pediatric experience through nursing, I also coached gymnastics and worked as a nanny when I was younger. Availability is after school hours and some weekends.
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David J.


Petaluma, CA

$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Looking To Help Where Needed

Hello, I have extensive experience supporting children, adults, and individuals with disabilities, including autistic children and adults with unique needs, such as those living with quadriplegia. Providing compassionate care has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my life, and I am committed to fostering a safe,...
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Meredith V.


Petaluma, CA

$25-50/hr

Experienced Nurse Ready To Help!

Hi there, I am an experienced Neuro Trauma ICU RN who has experience as a nanny and home health nurse. Although, my nursing career has been primarily with adults, I grew up helping take care of children and I learned a lot about teaching and different learning styles from my Mom who taught kids with special needs including...
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Heather L.


Petaluma, CA

$29-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Occasional Special Needs Care

Hi Everyone, I have great references, both personal and professional (including my current employers). I'm available for occasional evening care of children, teens and adults with disabilities. I'm not able to work through an agency. I have over 30 years experience working with children of all ages and over 10 years of...
My experience as a teacher likely plays a huge role in your ability to connect with children. Teaching gives you plenty of practice in managing a classroom, engaging students, and finding ways to make learning fun and accessible. It also helps me develop strong communication and organizational skills, along with the patience and...
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Olivia C.


San Rafael, CA

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny, Homeschool Teacher, Special Needs Aid, Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 13 years of experience working with children, infants - 8 years. I recently moved back to San Rafael from Hawaii. I worked as a homeschool teacher in Marin for a group of kindergarteners during Covid and in Hawaii ran an arts and nature-based camp. Before this I was a Montessori teacher. I have taken courses...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Waisea K.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-21/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a 17-year-old special needs daughter who has a little of everything. She is speech delayed and also suffers from silent seizures with which she is taking medication for. This experience has taught me a lot about caring for special needs. I also do Senior care for the last 8 yrs and I am well versed with the knowledge &...
5.0
"Amazing, understanding, motivated, willing to learn our methods of care, very helpful. So excited to work with Wise. His family is a gift to our family."

Lois D.

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Barbara H.


Rohnert Park, CA

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Very Caring Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive nanny experience and experience with elderly people with physical and mental limitations. I am very trainable, but not suitable for jobs requiring therapy training.
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Judy R.


Rodeo, CA

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Education Specialist Seeking Work With Individuals With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in the field of special education for 13 years. I hold a Masters Degree in Special Education and an Education Specialist Credential. I have experience working with students with developmental differences 1:1, as a paraprofessional, and as a lead teacher. I have worked in preschool, elementary, middle, high school,...
5.0
"Judy made a great connection with our son. She worked to find common ground and bonded over similar interests. Receptive to our rules to provide consistency, showed good insight into his special needs and made the time with him fun."

Kence A.

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Paulo S.


American Canyon, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

18 years in care giving, around the bay area. Work privately and under agencies. work in veterans hospital (Menlo Park) Kaiser Hospital in San Francisco, Cogir Retirement Facilities (Rohnert Park & Manteca) and private homes from San Francisco to Sonoma, Solano and Sacramento. Experienced Work With Patients:Both , Man also...
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Sandra V.


Rohnert Park, CA

$26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Flexible And Experienced Caregiver With Professional References.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sandra, and I have experience working with individuals of all ages, including those with special needs. I've worked as a CNA specifically with disabled individuals and have a specialty in Autism care. I understand the importance of meeting clients where they are, providing patience, support, and care that aligns...
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Leslie P.


Vallejo, CA

$40-41/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Nanny!

Hi! My name is Leslie, I am looking to join a new family. Ideally one that has kids with special needs why would you ask? Well because I know what it's like (I have one too) I know the struggles that come along with it and I know how hard it is to find a nanny or a caregiver therefore I have dedicated the last seven years of my...
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Ann A.


Vallejo, CA

$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

sitter Available

I am a retired Occupational Therapist who loves working with children. I have worked with children ages 3-17 with academic and emotional challenges in the Napa and El Dorado County School Districts. I am currently working as a tutor and babysitter primarily in the afternoons and evenings.
5.0
"Ann tutored a client of ours with a traumatic brain injury on a weekly basis. She had patience and taught with respect and understanding."

Janeanne R.

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Joseph D.


Vallejo, CA

$20-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Joseph and I am compassionate, patient, caring and professional person. Registered nurse in the Philippines. And have 8 years experiences in different fields/setting like personal assitance home care like, bedbound patient, adhd/autism, Assisted living and Dementia, Skilled Facility, Rehab post/sub acute...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Sonoma, CA

Kim H.

5.0

Kim has been wonderful with our toddler and is a lovely person in general. She even tidies up and shows genuine affection to our dog. Punctual, dependable, and she stayed late without hesitation when I broke the water main and had to scramble around before dark. I trust her completely and recommend...

- Justin G.

Waisea K.

5.0

Amazing, understanding, motivated, willing to learn our methods of care, very helpful. So excited to work with Wise. His family is a gift to our family.

- Lois D.

Judy R.

5.0

Judy made a great connection with our son. She worked to find common ground and bonded over similar interests. Receptive to our rules to provide consistency, showed good insight into his special needs and made the time with him fun.

- Kence A.

Ann A.

5.0

Ann tutored a client of ours with a traumatic brain injury on a weekly basis. She had patience and taught with respect and understanding.

- Janeanne R.

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