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Find special needs caregivers in Alameda, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Alameda, CA

The average posted rate is $28/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Alameda, CA

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Sarah M.


Oakland, CA

$30-38/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Teacher Of 13 Years Looking For Part-Time Work

5.0

(2)

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Hello, my name is Rasa! (Rasa comes from Sarah, which is what is written in my past reviews) I have 15+ years of experience working with youth of all ages. After years of working in many different environments, from teaching in the classroom, working as a full-time live-in/travel Nanny, to daycare providing and summer-camp...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"She is absolutely the best care giver we have had yet. She aligns with all your guidelines and requests while respecting the child fully. Our son truly loves this women and Sarah's teachings and love has left a long lasting mark on our family and our son. He's...

Sara M.

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Molly P.


Berkeley, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Beloved Career Nanny Now Available!

Experienced caregiver with over 13 years of expertise specializing in premature infants, multiples, special-needs, and autistic children. Proven ability to create a safe, engaging environment tailored to each child's unique needs. Skilled in fostering development, promoting communication and ensuring the well-being of children....
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Molly is an amazing nanny! She is extremely punctual and reliable, and was very involved in my twin girls’ development and care. She is sunny and positive and has excellent management skills. Mollys emotional intelligence is strong, she picks up on...

Stephanie L.

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Jordyn B.


Oakland, CA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. In this role I collect data, ensure client care, follow behavior reduction protocols, report to families/caregivers, and maintain client confidentiality.
5.0
"Jordyn is exceptional. I can't state enough how high on an impact she's had on our son and family. She came in to a very difficult and unhappy child. Patiently and diligently she showed up daily to ensure he was supported in the school setting. She also supported...

Miriam P.

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Stephanie V.


Oakland, CA

$22-27/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents! My name is Stephanie and I'm looking for occasional babysitting on weekdays, date nights, weekends. I am a Flight Attendant so it has been a little bit hard to find a family that work with my timelines but I will put my intentions out there anyways! I just moved to San Francisco since I got based here....
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie was great with my strong minded daughter who isn’t always the easiest but she was incredibly patient, kind, caring!"

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Naji J.


San Francisco, CA

$15-45/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver And Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with clients of all ages who have ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Behavior challenges, Developmentally challenges, Injured, Disabilities, Visual and Physical impaired. With over 5 year of direct concierge, customer service experience in an office, home office and private home setting. Additionally, I'm honest, self...
5.0
"Naji was such a pleasure to work with! She was always ready to help with extra tasks, had a great attitude, and was extremely communicative. I hope to work with her again and am sure whoever hires her will feel the same way I do! Thanks for everything, Naji!"

Kelly B.

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Carmen M.


Oakland, CA

$40-45/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Carmen, and I am 27 years old. I began my childcare working with kids in special needs education at Castro Valley High School my sophomore year until I graduated in 2014. During that time I was also a part time nanny for various families in the evenings. After high-school I immediately began working as a...
Carmen can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Carmen is a premiere childcare provider! Very familiar with terminologies relating to care styles, such as BLE and attachment parenting. conversation was very comfortable and had a natural flow. Experience is impressive and I recommend her to anyone looking for...

Joe M.

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Jenny K.


San Francisco, CA

$45/hr8 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jenny, here's a little blurb about myself so you can have a look into who I am ! I am originally from the east coast, and moved to CA back in 2017. I have 8 years of experience nannying and caring for children of all ages as well as 4 years of working with children of Special Needs. Being a nanny/caregiver/home...
Jenny can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jenny has been great with our daughter! She always keeps her entertained with games and books etc. stays off her phone and doesn't stick our daughter in front of the TV. She's never been late or called in sick. Will continue to use her in the future!"

Jenny D.

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Alesia M.


Oakland, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Career Nanny Available For Compassionate Care

With 20 years of experience caring for children with special needs, I bring a wealth of knowledge, patience, and understanding to every caregiving situation. Whether your child has developmental delays, physical disabilities, sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorder, or other special needs, I am committed to...
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Rose L.


Oakland, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced And Creative Special Needs Nannying

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a highly skilled special needs child caretaker, Paraprofessional and Doula. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I am passionate about supporting people to thrive. I have extensive experience across the life cycle serving toddlers; school aged...
5.0
"Rose is a really wonderful caretaker and our toddler is so fond of her. She’s an excellent communicator and great to work with. Would highly recommend!"

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Richard D.


Berkeley, CA

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Richard P.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm Richard, a multifaceted individual with expertise in marketing, dance, and caregiving. With a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and extensive training in Contemporary Dance from Mexico, I've worked as an Inclusive Dance Instructor, creating safe spaces for self-expression through movement for individuals of all abilities, and...
5.0
"Richard has worked with our family for the past several months on a part-time basis and he has become an integral part of the support system for our non-verbal 15 year old son. He is punctual, thoughtful,creative and incredibly kind. Richard has been able to...

Seth M.

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Danikalynn A.


Oakland, CA

$23-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love been around kids of all ages, before I became a nanny I was working with child as a group leader/ after school coordinator. I have also worked with kids with special need. I have 4 children of my own. I enjoy doing activities, learning, coloring, singing, building clubhouses, baking if child/ren is old enough and like...
Danikalynn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Danikalynn is wonderful with children. She came in a pinch to support me with my 8 and 4 year olds. She was prompt, sweet, attentive, and assertive. I would absolutely book her again."

Connie S.

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Mary O.


Oakland, CA

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Loving & Experienced Nanny Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have been a doula and childcare provider for the last 8 years, I take pride in what I do, and love it wholeheartedly. Most of my experience has been in caring for newborns and infants, but I also have years of experience working with children of all ages from newborns to adolescents. I am a certified First Responder, a step...
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mary was absolutely wonderful with our 2 kids the few times we had her over. They've been asking about her ever since and would love to have her back! She's down-to-earth, responsible, and warm."

Rose S.

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Aneti L.


Oakland, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been doing special care need care for 10years and up. Have been working with different patients.
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Diana D.


San Francisco, CA

$28/hr6 yrs exp

Lovely Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very reliable, open minded, patient and creative person with more than 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I've been living in the U. S for over 3 years after finishing my Au Pair program. I am also a graduated Psychologist with plenty of experience working with special needs kids. With me your kids...
Diana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Diana was a fantastic nanny for both my boys for almost 1 year. She is responsible, caring, communicative and punctual. My boys remember her till nowadays. They shared very good moments. She is like family to us now. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is...

Elisa Y.

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Onika A.


San Francisco, CA

$49/hr7 yrs exp

Eat Clean Live Fit

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families, I enjoy working with children as I am currently working as a para professional at an elementary school. I work with ages K-5 grade. I wake daily excited to do what I enjoy which is working with children who has special needs. Apart from that, I my biggest passion is nature and to be in and surrounded by nature....
Onika can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Sherry H.


Brisbane, CA

$35-40/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Certified Medical Assistant

I am very experienced in caring for seniors with Alzheimer's, adult's with Multiple Sclerosis, and diabetic children. I love children and seniors so being able to care for them is very rewarding for me.
5.0
"Sherry H. helped take care of my partner while she was dying from Lung Cancer. From driving her to appointments, to bathing her, to just being there for both of us. She is reliable, dependable and has a heart of gold. If I ever get sick, she is who I would want to...

Darcie F.

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Liliana B.


San Francisco, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Mature And Experienced, With A BA In Special Education

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience working as a nanny, and as a caregiver for adults. I have also cared for children, Pre-K to12th grade and students with disabilities. I have a BA in Special Education.
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Elena R.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Tutor

Compassionate, analytical, and enthusiastic, my approach to life is guided by empathy and understanding. Currently enrolled in a graduate program for Masters in moderate to severe disabilities, I am dedicated to furthering my knowledge and skills in special education. Next school year, I will transition into the role of a...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Andrea H.


Oakland, CA

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I have more than 10+ years of experience in the special education field working with students in a non-public school setting. I've worked with teens and adults on the autism spectrum, including but not limited to individuals with intellectual and emotional needs, mobility and behavioral challenges.
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jennie T.


San Francisco, CA

$35-54/hr10 yrs exp

Looking for Occasional Childcare Work.

I have a degree in child development, am registered with Trustline, have current CPR certification and TB test, clear driving record and love caring for children. Have nannied for the past 16 years having worked primarily with 2 families but do temporary assignments working for multiple families ranging from newborn to teens....
Jennie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Trustline Certified

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alameda, CA

Sarah M.

5.0

She is absolutely the best care giver we have had yet. She aligns with all your guidelines and requests while respecting the child fully. Our son truly loves this women and Sarah's teachings and love has left a long lasting mark on our family and our son. He's many little issues melted away...

- Sara M.

Molly P.

5.0

Molly is an amazing nanny! She is extremely punctual and reliable, and was very involved in my twin girls’ development and care. She is sunny and positive and has excellent management skills. Mollys emotional intelligence is strong, she picks up on potentialconflict quickly and had a positive...

- Stephanie L.

Jordyn B.

5.0

Jordyn is exceptional. I can't state enough how high on an impact she's had on our son and family. She came in to a very difficult and unhappy child. Patiently and diligently she showed up daily to ensure he was supported in the school setting. She also supported him outside of school. Somehow she...

- Miriam P.

Stephanie V.

5.0

Stephanie was great with my strong minded daughter who isn’t always the easiest but she was incredibly patient, kind, caring!

- Care member

Naji J.

5.0

Naji was such a pleasure to work with! She was always ready to help with extra tasks, had a great attitude, and was extremely communicative. I hope to work with her again and am sure whoever hires her will feel the same way I do! Thanks for everything, Naji!

- Kelly B.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Alameda, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.