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Special needs child care in Sonoma, CA

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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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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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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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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.
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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Natalie S.


Napa, CA

$30-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Natalie! With a background in helping children and individuals with special needs, I'm passionate about providing support, encouragement, and a positive environment for those I work with. I truly enjoy spending time with children, getting to know their unique personalities, and cheering them on as they achieve milestones...
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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.
Hello! My name is Katherine and I am a young professional preparing to become a teacher. I am comfortable caring for and tutoring children of all ages. I can help to children with special needs. I am very passionate about education and am confident in my ability to provide excellent guidance to young learners. Additionally, I...
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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...
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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Kathleen K.


Vallejo, CA

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider With Mental Health, Developmentally Challenged And Substance Abuse Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am experienced in the category of special needs. I have worked as a case manager in the mental Health field and have worked with detox and developmentally challenged individuals. I have worked with borderline, schizophrenic, bipolar, schizo-affective, depression, anxiety d/o individuals and many more. I have 7 years...
5.0
"Very gifted at her craft. A loving individual."

Angela H.

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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 needs 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, and...
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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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.

Kathleen K.

5.0

Kathy really went the extra mile for me. She did all of the little things I would have wanted (but which were not necessarily expected), such as a phone call while negotiating the job and a confirmation text the day before work was to begin, almost as though she were reading my mind. And of course,...

- Harmony M.

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.

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