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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in American Canyon, CA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in American Canyon, CA

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Kaya T.


El Sobrante, CA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(28)

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Hired by 35 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Kaya, I am an attentive babysitter with a background in caring for multiple children. I am a positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. I am certified in First Aid and CPR with a dedication to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all children. I...
Kaya can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We've had the pleasure of having Kaya look after our son several times. She is very kind, gentle and patient with our 4-year old. Whenever I reach out to her, she always responds to let me know her availability. I would definitely like to have her back again."

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Kaitlyn G.


Martinez, CA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kaitlyn. A little bit about me is, I have a lot of experience as I have worked in many classrooms, day cares, and nanny positions. I am attentive and fun, I like to keep the kids occupied and moving throughout the day, with various activities. I enjoy imaginative play, singing, dancing, reading, etc. I have spent...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kaitlyn was very attentive and hands on with my son and my daughter. We hired her on as a part time nanny and absolutely fell in love with her! We unfortunately moved out of state and couldn't keep her with us 10/10"

Isabella H.

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Camila R.


San Rafael, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Of 10 Years, Looking For A Full-Time Job

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional caregiver, very patient, dedicated, and I have a flexible schedule. I am an on-call nanny/doula in San Francisco Bay Area, I have worked for more than 600 families. - + 20 years of Professional Childcare Newborn, Infant, Toddler & Children Experience - + 10 years of Professional Personal Assistant - + 3...
Camila can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Camila is a phenomenal caregiver. She has been taking care my son that has cerebral palsy for two years. He does lots of activities with him and makes him so happy. I highly recommended her!!! "

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Krizia H.


Suisun City, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Fun Nanny Looking For A Full Time Job

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Krizia, I'm compassionate, trust worthy, hardworking, energetic babysitter/nanny with 9 years of working with newborn, school aged-kids, twins, and special needs. I have a up to date CPR certification, clean driving and background record, and strong references. My job as a babysitter/nanny is to provide a loving, safe,...
Krizia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

CPR

5.0
"We interviewed Krizia for our childcare position. Krizia is amazing; we just loved her. She has very positive energy, top notch communication skills, and is just all around a great person. We felt so comfortable with her within minutes. She will make her next baby...

Elaine B.

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Madalitso M.


Novato, CA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Full/Part Time Nanny, Family Assistant, Caregiver, House Keeper Available Now.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a mature woman who love kids. I am fun to be with; I am dependable, honest and flexible. I have worked with families taking care of of kids all ages in Marin County for over 10 years. I also have a few caregiving/elderly care/special needs. I live in San Marin, Novato. I have a clean CDL with reliable transport. I am CPR...
Madalitso can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Trustline Certified

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mada is a skilled, experienced, thoughtful caregiver. She took care of my 9-month-old son over several weeks. Mada came to my home prepared to bond and support my son's social, emotional, and physical development. For example, she wore a special necklace that...

Althea W.

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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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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 is very responsible, caring and fun! Really good at following directions, goes above and beyond what is asked of her. I highly recommend!!"

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Amber T.


Richmond, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

3.5

(2)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a proud single mom of 5 children. 2 boys (now 32, 29), 3 girls( now 26, 22, 17). I also have a granddaughter 3. 5 yrs. Old. I love kids and my babies are not babies anymore :) I have taken care of children since I was 15. 5 yrs. Old and I grew up with my mother having an In home childcare with about 5-6 children...
5.0
"She is kind, fun, respectful, intuitive and learns quickly! I would definitely hire her again. She is our Saturday caregiver and cares for two seniors, an elderly couple married 54 years. He has Alzheimer's and diabetes."

Sara S.

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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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Alexander Z.


Concord, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

How are you? My name is Alexander. I am a male caregiver. I have been a caregiver for 19 years. I worked with Quadriplegic, paraplegic , hemiplegic, dementia, deaf, D. D, M. S, ALS, Autism, a guy with no arms and to name few. I have done bowel program, catheter, transfer, personal care, wound skin care, medication reminder,...
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Stacy O.


Fairfield, CA

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver PT, FT Or As Needed

I've worked with special needs adults, youth and children in school. I have provided care in residential and other settings for around 10 years. I have had great experiences working with such an amazing population.
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Hilda W.


Concord, CA

$20-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I became a caregiver because I have a passion for helping people with special needs. Through my past experiences, I have acquired skills and abilities highly relevant to the Caregiver position: Track record of providing assistance to elderly in activities of daily living. Well versed in motivating clients to enjoy their...
Hilda can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, respite care, personal care, live-in home care, dementia & more
5.0
"We just love Hilda and she really does well with my Mom and is so nice. Highly recommend her."

Jodie G.

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Jenipher T.


San Pablo, CA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Family am CNA. am working in Neurological Behavior Facility. I will be happy to save your family. I have 20 years experience with special needs. On the bright side I like cooking and Housekeeping.
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Irene E.


San Rafael, CA

$17-32/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families, My name is Irene. I'm pursing a career in nursing . I have been nannying/babysitting/house assistant for over 8 years now . My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. Ive also lead an academic pod during Covid . I find such joy in being a positive mentor In a child's life....
Irene can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"We love Irene so much she's part of the family, we moved so we had to end the nanny relationship. She is an incredible human being, great with kids, an awesome problem solver and very reliable. We miss her terribly! Any family would be lucky to work with her"

Talia E.

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Marianne H.


Richmond, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a nanny/teacher who is very trustworthy, highly reliable and very experienced with little ones from newborns, twins, infants to toddler age/kindergarten, and school aged children. Do you need help in the care/mentoring/tutoring or babysitting with your child(ren) at home/school or daycare, overnight stay or occasional...
Marianne can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We enthusiastically recommend Marianne as a nanny and caretaker for children of any age including infants. Marianne began caring for our daughter when she was 4 months old. For the last 1.5 years she has cared for our daughter full-time. Now that our daughter is...

Amy P.

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Madison M.


Concord, CA

$20-32/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Educator

I am a Special Education Paraprofessional with the summer off. I have two years of experience working with kids that have a very wide range of disabilities, from ADHD to nonverbal. I specialize in Autism and behavior management, but I love working with all kids. I also have five years of experience being a caregiver with the...
5.0
"Madison has experience working with kids with special needs, she cared for my 9 year old who has Down syndrome. Madison also aided her academically."

Natalie A.

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Philip Neo M.


Pinole, CA

$16-35/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver With Special Needs Experience

I have several years of experience providing compassionate and personalized care to individuals with special needs. My background includes working with teens and adults, ensuring their unique challenges are met with patience and respect. I am dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can thrive and...
Philip Neo can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Camila R.


San Rafael, CA

$45-50/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have a great experience in hospice care, with special needs and senior. I am a professional personal assistant and I have amazing references.
Camila can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, respite care, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Maria L.


Richmond, CA

$29-35/hr3 yrs exp

I have 3 years of experience in assisting elderly people or people with special needs! I consider myself very patient and I do my best to care for my clients.
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
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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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in American Canyon, CA

Kaya T.

5.0

We had the pleasure of hiring Kaya to care for our son for the evening. She was so sweet and attentive with our 2.5 year old. She read him stories, played games with him and fed him dinner. She tidied up after playing and eating. We had an unexpected event and she was so flexible with timing and was...

- Lauren V.

Kaitlyn G.

5.0

Kaitlyn was very attentive and hands on with my son and my daughter. We hired her on as a part time nanny and absolutely fell in love with her! We unfortunately moved out of state and couldn't keep her with us 10/10

- Isabella H.

Camila R.

5.0

Camila has worked with my twins for the past year and has been professional and kind. She has come up with their schedules and worked both days and nights with us. She has given me alot of education and also follows the recommendations of their physical therapist because they were super premature....

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Krizia H.

5.0

We interviewed Krizia for our childcare position. Krizia is amazing; we just loved her. She has very positive energy, top notch communication skills, and is just all around a great person. We felt so comfortable with her within minutes. She will make her next baby very happy!!

- Elaine B.

Madalitso M.

5.0

Mada is a skilled, experienced, thoughtful caregiver. She took care of my 9-month-old son over several weeks. Mada came to my home prepared to bond and support my son's social, emotional, and physical development. For example, she wore a special necklace that immediately caught his attention and led...

- Althea W.

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