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150 special needs caregivers are listed in Sacramento, CA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Sacramento, CA
Shannan E.
Sacramento, CA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Greetings,
Amazingly for the past 10 years, I've had the wonderful opportunity to work with such amazing patients/clients! I truly enjoy working and helping others in need! I am a Licensed Vocational Nurse who specializes in Hospice Palliative Care, as well as long term Respite Care! I am extremely compassionate, caring, and...
5.0
"Shannan has provided reliable care for us. She has always maintained good communication, which is essential for our situation. As our schedule has shifted around, she has been open to work with us on new times and days. We are glad to have Shannan as part or our...
Avery K.
Tofamoealo U.
Sacramento, CA
$25-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi there, I have 9 years of experience assisting families with their loved one care. From bathing, feeding, transportation to whatever the need is for daily living I can help. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and traveled around the world I have become educated in different things that makes me feel I am an asset to...
5.0
(2)
Looking for a part-time job!
I have always loved working with children and enjoyed several years of child care experience! Growing up with 3 younger brothers I got a knack for how to take care of kids and have fun. Over the past 8 years I have worked with several families of typically 1-3 children, ages 1-12. My most recent job...
5.0
(3)
Hello! I have always had a passion for caring for others. I was the eldest of 5, and due to special circumstances, I helped raise my 4 younger siblings. I have personal and professional experience caring for people ranging from infants to seniors. My personal experience includes caring for my own children and babysitting friends...
5.0
"If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Tammy has been an amazing help to my parents. My dad has dementia and broke his hip in October. When he got sent home from the rehabilitation center we didn't know what to do? My mom was his caregiver up until then and we...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
From assisting patients with day-to-day tasks and offering physical and emotional support to providing companionship and enhancing their quality of life, my background has prepared me to excel in this role. My ability to connect with individuals and establish trusting relationships, along with my strong interpersonal skills,...
Karolina E.
Sacramento, CA
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Karolina and I am a mom of 3 (3. 5yo, 2. 5yo and 1yo) who is looking for babysitting jobs. My 3yo and 2. 5yo are Autistic so I am comfortable taking care of kids with special needs. Before having kids I was an au pair for a year and took care of twins for 2 years (up to 2020).
I'm only available Saturdays,...
Karolina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Nice, creative and open person.
I felt sure leaving my kids with her"
Olga P.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a highly experienced nanny/babysitter looking to help with date nights/overnight babysitting needs. I have babysat children of all ages as well as special needs children, mostly Autism.
I have over 12 years of babysitting experience with children of all ages from newborn to teenagers.
I was an Au Pair in New...
Hailey can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Hailey was exactly on time for her interview. She is very professional and has an easy going nature. I would trust her with my child, pets and home."
Emily C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 30 plus years of experience working w/ children. I first worked as a K instructional assistant, then at Kids on Campus and finally Children World. I can help with Light Housekeeping, meals, homework, arts and Crafts and more. Special needs A ok with me. I'm very experience with autism spectrum as 2 of my own children on...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth watched my son for a date night. She is great with kids and a joy to work with. She was punctual and personable in the interview process. My son and I both really like her."
Vanessa A.
5.0
(4)
I have been working as a tutor and care professional for years. I can work with children and adults. I speak Spanish and English. I love helping with homework and building up academic skills while doing some light housework and snack prep. I can do pick-ups and drop-offs with errands in between. I can work with multiple children...
Skip can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Skip is fantastic with kids, of all ages! She’s positive and upbeat, so much fun, and my kids and I all adore her! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Heather, I have experience caring for children of all ages. I have experience with special needs in school and in the hospital unit as well. I have experience in after school programs as Assistant Director. I am a Mother of two beautiful girls and an Aunt to many nephews and nieces. I had the opportunity of working...
Heather can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is kind and caring. A very hard worker and dependable. Loves to help others and very trustworthy."
Afton C.
Ana Carolina F.
Sacramento, CA
$26-41/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Brazilian Teacher Looking For A Nanny Job.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Carol I'm 27 and I'm Brazilian. I've been working as a nanny here in US since June, 2022 but before that I have 7 experienced years in teaching (including being a teacher abroad). I have a bachelor's degree in English literature with a Specialist's degree in Special needs education. I have been working...
Ana Carolina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My kids enjoyed when Carol had to watch them. She's very easygoing, dedicated and flexible. I would definitely recommend her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Becca. I am currently a resource teacher at an elementary school where I teach students with special needs and various learning disabilities. The ages of my students range from kindergarten-6th graders. Before becoming a teacher, I was a babysitter and nanny for the past eight years. I have my bachelors...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Becca was wonderful! My boys loved her!"
Nichole M.
5.0
(1)
Hi mommies/daddies and families. I have 8+ years of experience working with kids from all ages (including newborns - Infant Qualified)
My experience isn't limited and can help with the following:
* The Waldorf and Montessori method.
* I can help with household duties that's related to the kids and pets.
* light maintenance...
Mariska can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mariska is amazing! She loves kids, knows a lot about babies, and is very responsible. I can’t say enough good things about her. "
Care member
Suzanne H.
Sacramento, CA
$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experience childcare provider with 18 years of experience working with children. I worked as a lead preschool teacher for children ages 2-4 for six years until pursuing a career with special needs individuals (as a behavioral therapist). I currently work as a dance teacher (with children ages 2-12) teaching ballet,...
Suzanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
3.0
"Met on a Friday via video chat. Planned to meet in person Sunday at 4:00. She no showed and did not email to let me know she decided to cancel."
Kay A.
Dulce L.
Sacramento, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(20)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Dulce, but I go by Abi. I have worked with children ever since I graduated high school. I started off at a preschool working with special needs children, and ever since then fell in love with it and ended up as a paraprofessional working with special needs kiddos aged 5-12. After moving to Sacramento I worked as a...
Dulce can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Abi was awesome! We felt very comfortable with her after just a few minutes and the boys connected with her very well. My 5 year old keeps asking when she'll be back! She was also very accommodating, we texted her to see if we could stay out an extra hour (we dont...
Steven R.
Ronikka W.
Sacramento, CA
$17-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have experience working with children and special needs children for 7-10 years I am also CPR certified I was an ABA Behavioral Assistant for children with Autism and Severe Health Conditions
Ronikka can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have hiring Ronnie to take care of my mother who suffers from Dementia she has been the perfect person for my mom and has set her a scheduled routine so that she doesn't get frustrated/confused about this she never calls off completely reliable and constantly...
Janet W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm working a lot now (child care, special needs care, and transportation) but have occasional availability when the family travels or things otherwise change, and I'm available for date nights.
I have years of experience as sitter & nanny. My philosophy is kindness and firmness, explanations over anger, and supporting a...
Susan can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia & more
5.0
"Susan is an amazing nanny and we miss her! She is extremely reliable, honest and loves children. Susan has many years of experience and is very safety-focused which is important. She has experience and is great with infants as well as older children. I would highly...
Elizabeth K.
Ishmeet K.
Sacramento, CA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Ishmeet, a dedicated nanny and caregiver with over seven years of experience caring for children and elderly individuals. I hold Early Childhood Education (ECE) credits, which have equipped me with skills to create nurturing and educational environments. I've worked with a diverse range of children, including those...
Ishmeet can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, personal care, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
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Ishmeet K. has been an extraordinary caregiver for my grandmother, who has dementia and Alzheimer’s. She handles meal prep, medicine management, bathing, dressing, and housekeeping with great patience and compassion. Ishmeet tailors her approach to my...
Care member
I recently graduated from the Long Island School of Nnursing and have my RN license in New York. I have worked several special Olympics camps and worked in several clinical settings, taking care of special needs children. I love working with kids.
Sheila P.
Sacramento, CA
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs (Paraprofessional) Caring Nanny
I'm a passionate, loving and kind caregiver looking to become "adopted" by a family whose expectations are a match to what I would look for in character and integrity for my own family. I have 13 years of special education qualifications aiding children (ages 5 to 10 years) specializing in independent living skills and shadowing...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sacramento, CA
Shannan E.
5.0
Shannan has provided reliable care for us. She has always maintained good communication, which is essential for our situation. As our schedule has shifted around, she has been open to work with us on new times and days. We are glad to have Shannan as part or our team.
- Avery K.
Tammy C.
5.0
If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Tammy has been an amazing help to my parents. My dad has dementia and broke his hip in October. When he got sent home from the rehabilitation center we didn't know what to do? My mom was his caregiver up until then and we know she couldn't do it alone. We...
- Care member
Karolina E.
5.0
Nice, creative and open person.
I felt sure leaving my kids with her
- Olga P.
Hailey F.
5.0
Hailey was exactly on time for her interview. She is very professional and has an easy going nature. I would trust her with my child, pets and home.
- Emily C.
Elizabeth R.
5.0
Elizabeth is always on or before the scheduled time to arrive. She's great with our boys and they really enjoy her company. She's great at engaging with kids so they feel comfortable and like to do activities together. I would highly recommend Elizabeth!!
- Tony H.
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Ratings for Sacramento, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Sacramento, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 57 reviews of the 150 listed special needs caregivers.