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Special needs caregivers in Albany, CA

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Taylor H.


Albany, CA

$17/hr1 yrs exp

Additional/Various Needs Provider

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I am available for additional/ various special needs as they come. If you have a particular request, message me and we can work something out.
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Natasha K.


Albany, CA

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Tutor And Nanny Available

I am a 26-year-old Stanford University graduate who has had 8+ years experience as a part time Nanny and Tutor. For nannying, I have taken care of children 3-18 years old, including special needs children. I am trained in CPR and am very caring, nurturing, protective, and responsible. As for tutoring, I tutor in all subjects...
Natasha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Leslie W.


Pinole, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Senoir Caregiver

5.0

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My name is Leslie and I've been a senior care provider for the last 9 years Here are a few of my qualities! I'm loyal to my seniors and families I give 150% on the job I'm known for generous heart I'm great listener I cook low sodium, healthy meals I'm born and raised in the Bay Area, I know my way around I'm happily...
5.0
"Leslie was fantastic. She was professional, warm, personable, and flexible. It was a real joy to work with her. Highly recommended."

Patricia M.

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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, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Chantal B.


Oakland, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Chantal, and I am currently seeking opportunities in home and childcare driven purely by my passion for this field at this stage of my life. With a robust background in infant care and child development, I bring a lot of love along with my experience and dedication to any family I work with. Growing up, I...
Chantal can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"She's great! Our daughter loves it when Chantal comes over. She plays guitar and always shows up with crafts. She cooks with her and loves to take her to the park. Chantal was worked with us since our daughter was 3 months old, almost 3 years! I can always count on...

Sarah E.

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Emily G.


El Sobrante, CA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have done care work in one way or another since I was a teenager, for special needs children and adults as well as with typically developing children. I also have experience working as a summer school art teacher for a Montessori school with children grades K-6th as well as a substitute one-on-one for children with special...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emily has been outstanding with our three children. She can match their high energy, keeps them entertained with excursions to the park, crafts, cooking, etc,. is never fazed, and always keeps things moving forward in a positive direction. She manages our special...

Rachel S.

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Professional, reliable, knowledgeable about autism and behaviors. "

Karen D.

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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, craft assistance, meal prep
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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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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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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Carmen M.


Oakland, CA

$45/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Carmen, and I am 29 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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Candy R.


El Sobrante, CA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

My name is Candy R. I am a Registered Behavior Technician. I've been in the field since 2015. I hold an A. A. in Psychology and Liberal Arts in Social Behavior Sciences. I am attending school online through Purdue Global finishing my B. S. in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis. I anticipate to graduate by May 2023. I've...
5.0
"Candy was able to connect with my child easily. She is able to see when a behavior is about to begin and provided helpful advice after I saw her calm down my son very quickly. She’s very pleasant to work with as well. "

Care member

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Ciara C.


Martinez, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Out Going, Creative, And Loving Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced, creative, and nurturing childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development, coupled with my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, led me to pursue a career in childcare. I believe in open and honest...
Ciara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ciara is wonderful! She is extremely dependable, has wonderful communication skills, and does a wonderful job of caring for my 6 month old. We are very lucky to have Ciara in our home and anyone she works with would be lucky as well."

Jessica E.

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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

CPR

First Aid

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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Karen R.


Martinez, CA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver Looking To Help Families In Need Of Quality Care For All Ages.

I am a licensed childcare provider for over 30 years. I have experience with diabetes care, insulin shots and blood sugar monitoring. Also experienced in mental health issues and senior care.
5.0
"I have the opportunity to know Karen for over 30 years. In my years of knowing her she has been the best caregiver of my children and others children. She has a sense of the child and anticipates their needs fully. She is very professional, knowledgeable and...

Paula R.

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Jennifer A.


Richmond, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter For Kids Of Any Age!

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

My name is Jennifer. I'm 23 yo, college student, married. I was born and raised in Guatemala surrounded with children, who helped me develop strong skills of patience, responsibility, and communication. I moved to Richmond, CA when I was 16 yo and I have been working with children for the past 5 years. I take care of my 8yo...
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jennifer was awesome with our son! She was engaging and played with him, fed him and put him down for a nap and got him up. He had her full attention and he had a blast. I highly recommend her."

Care member

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Rae C.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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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Cristal D.


Richmond, CA

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am passionate about helping others, I sense there is a need for us to spread love to anyone we encounter with. Working with those of special needs opens up my eyes and brings in meaning to my life and purpose here. I am here to learn and give my best to those in need of support. We all need an extra helping hand and its always...
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Alyssa D.


Martinez, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Elementary School Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a graduate from San Jose State University with a degree in Liberal Studies (Preparation for Teaching). I have over 12 years of experience supervising and working with children. I currently work as a Paraeducator for children with special needs and I also tutor children between the ages of six and 12 with learning...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa was available at short notice to watch our three children. She turned up on time and instantly connected and engaged with our three children. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again."

Bec M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Albany, CA

Leslie W.

5.0

Leslie was fantastic. She was professional, warm, personable, and flexible. It was a real joy to work with her. Highly recommended.

- Patricia M.

Chantal B.

5.0

She's great! Our daughter loves it when Chantal comes over. She plays guitar and always shows up with crafts. She cooks with her and loves to take her to the park. Chantal was worked with us since our daughter was 3 months old, almost 3 years! I can always count on her and I know that my daughter...

- Sarah E.

Emily G.

5.0

Emily has been outstanding with our three children. She can match their high energy, keeps them entertained with excursions to the park, crafts, cooking, etc,. is never fazed, and always keeps things moving forward in a positive direction. She manages our special needs child beautifully, balancing...

- Rachel S.

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

Kelley K.

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, trustworthy, structured, and has always...

- Ashley Z.

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