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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 $29/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Alameda, CA

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Bridget B.


Berkeley, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Drop In/Date Night Sitter!

4.8

(17)

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Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Bridget and I'm 23. I use to work at daycare where I usually cared for multiple kids at a time. I worked with many different types of kids such as twins/siblings, children with special needs and babies. I am CPR, First Aid, and AED certified. I have recently completed a babysitting class where we specifically learned...
Bridget can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"On time, kind and did exactly what was asked. Baby slept through the night too!"

Care member

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Trozalla S.


San Leandro, CA

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi My Name is Trozie and I seriously love hanging out with children! (I am fully vaccinated, up to date on CPR and first aid certifications, I have early childhood education units, water safety and special needs and medical care experience.)
Trozalla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Trozie was great for a last minute date night sitter! I hired her the day before our best friends wedding and she did a wonderful job with my 3 month old! Will definitely hire again for any date night sitting."

Joseph H.

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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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Rae C.


Oakland, CA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care/Nanny/Special Needs Care/Tutoring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a creative, fun, animal-friendly, active, vaccinated, and degreed educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, and four plus years of professional nanny experience. I have been with my current family since March of 2019, taking care of two girls who were 20 months and 3 years old respectively when I started. I live...
Rae can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She is a teacher by profession and is very good at teaching things to children - life skills and academics. She is amazing with toddlers especially. Very patient. "

Care member

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Naji J.


San Francisco, CA

$19-45/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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Rae C.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former special education teacher. I have a BA in Elementary Education/Special Education. I am a creative, fun, animal friendly, youthful, former teacher, It is my joy to help your family thrive in a positive atmosphere. My hobbies and loves are creating art, healthy cooking, exploring nature, festivals, and of course...
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Arianna Q.


Oakland, CA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

ABA Therapist Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder. I worked as a Behavioral Interventionist for a total of 2 years. We used methods of Applied Behavior Analysis to change non preferred behaviors.
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Juliana M.


San Francisco, CA

$19/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children who have special needs like autism, ADHD, and speech problems. I am very interested in the health field and I love working with children.
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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!"

Care member

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Kelley K.


Oakland, CA

$29-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Long-term Nanny Available

Hi, my name is Kelley and I have been caring for babies and children, personally and professionally for over 30 years. Currently, I am seeking a long-term nanny position, 32-40 hours a week, four days a week and am available to nanny 25-30 miles from Oakland. I have flexibility with ages, days and hours for the right fit. I...
Kelley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kelley has been our nanny for two years, and we couldn’t be more grateful that she came into our lives. She has taken care of our now almost 3 year old son and 9 month old daughter regularly, and we all absolutely love her. Kelley is not only dependable,...

Ashley Z.

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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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Alexis L.


San Francisco, CA

$32-45/hr20 yrs exp

Professional Family Assistant, Household Manager, Nanny

I'm a professional nanny, household manager, FA, estate manager, and chef w/over 20 years experience serving families in the Bay Area. Many of my placements have been facilitated by professional agencies, so I am already "trustlined" and have excellent references. In the role of FA and HM, I pride myself by providing a variety...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Trustline Certified

CPR

5.0
"Alexis provided caregiving services for my children and provided some house management services. She was fantastic at designing art projects, taking the kids outside and playing ball and driving them to school and various activities. She worked with us for...

Care member

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Mary O.


Oakland, CA

$17-30/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

CPR

5.0
"Mary was everything we wanted in a night nurse and more. She loved our baby boy and took care of him while I was recovering from a C-section and transitioning into motherhood. She took him each night during his sleep, woke me for feedings, and gave me feedback and...

Erica W.

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Danielle W.


Oakland, CA

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with 4 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's development. I'm known for my patience, creativity, and friendly nature. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred methods. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and enjoy playing various games with...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Diana is such a sweet and caring person! Our 4 month old daughter LOVES seeing her every time she comes. She is such a professional at making sure our daughter has everything she needs. She even reads, plays songs, and other fun activities with our daughter! I...

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Kelly S.


San Francisco, CA

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Nanny/Tutor/Family Assistant Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have a Master of Science degree in Education. I have a lot of experience with evidence-based practices and interventions in academic, behavior, and social-emotional domains. Likewise, I have experience working with students with disabilities. I believe in hands-on, engaging learning; kids learn by doing and...
5.0
"Kelly is very diligent, organized and compassionate at everything she does. She is also innovative, strategic and a problem solver. Her follow up and detailed notes were invaluable. I highly recommend her."

Russell B.

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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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Daisy B.


San Francisco, CA

$20-150/hr3 yrs exp

Fun College Graduate Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am hoping to do a job part time that's a bit more fulfilling than tech sales, and want a fun way to hang out with kindhearted kiddos and sweet animals without having to pay for any of my own! ;) I am a honors college graduate from the UW and work in the tech industry. I grew up with 2 dogs and 3 cats and handled...
Daisy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is a very diligent and focused person. If she has a job to do or a test to prepare for she gets it done 100 percent of the time."

Bret B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alameda, CA

Bridget B.

5.0

On time, kind and did exactly what was asked. Baby slept through the night too!

- Care member

Trozalla S.

5.0

Trozalla was a life saver and able to help us last minute with in home babysitting our 7 month old. She was extremely professional with her job. Without me even asking, she helped with a lot of laundry, bottles, and light house keeping. She was very clear about her rate ahead of time. We are...

- Care member

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.

Rae C.

5.0

She is a teacher by profession and is very good at teaching things to children - life skills and academics. She is amazing with toddlers especially. Very patient.

- 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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