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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Berkeley, CA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Berkeley, CA

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Kristine L.


Berkeley, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I worked for 14 years at the Disabled Students Program at UC Berkeley doing electric and manual wheelchair repair as well as fabricating adaptive aids. Something I discovered about myself: I'm handy and creative but more than anything, I love working with people. I have also worked with mentally disabled adults on Cape Cod and...
5.0
"Kristine did an excellent job packing up my daughter's storage unit and shipping her items home. She was very kind and did a great job!"

Trish O.

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Liliana M.


Berkeley, CA

$30/hr20 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time And Night Time Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with two decades of experience, my passion lies in fostering the growth and development of young minds. My patient and calm demeanor creates a serene and supportive environment for children to thrive. I believe in clear and open communication with parents, ensuring that they are...
Liliana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Liliana has been a part of our family for the past two years. During this time, she was able to form a connection with each member of the family. With over 30 years of experience, her genuine love and compassion are evident in the way she interacts with our two...

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Annaliese P.


Berkeley, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

You And Your Child's New Favorite Sitter! :)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

My name is Annaliese and I am 24 years old. I have 11 official years of experience caring for children ranging from newborns to 15-year-olds, although I have been watching my younger brothers and neighbors since I was 11. I am currently working on two AS degrees in Biological Sciences and Health Sciences to transfer to UCSC, but...
Annaliese can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Annaliese was incredible! My son immediately gravitated towards her. She is engaged, communicative and clearly very caring. Her vibrant personality is contagious. I would hire her over and over again."

Tatumn S.

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Rolando P.


Berkeley, CA

$23-45/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced In Special Needs CGiver

Existing patient has a Cerebral Palsy condition, 39 yrs old and working live in Oakland, 3 days in a week. Willing to travel San Fo area as I live now in Berkeley. I have experienced as well dealing with Cerebral palsy patient
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Alexis R.


Berkeley, CA

$19-20/hr1 yrs exp

Para educator Looking For Summer Work

I currently serve special-needs students as a para-educator, where I've learned to demonstrate patience and enthusiasm. I have experience with wheelchairs, equipment, medical procedures, severe behaviors, etc. Additional experience includes orchestrating and conducting school tours at local farms, leading festive games and...
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Claudia R.


Berkeley, CA

$30-35/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Assistance

My name is Claudia R, my experience with patients with special needs and some disorders could help in taking care of your Loved one. Graduated in Psychology, I worked for non profit organizations, volunteered for elderly communities in memory care and foundation for assisting newborns and young children with multiple...
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Haley C.


Berkeley, CA

$30-40/hr4 yrs exp

I'm a patient, loving and attentive person. I strive to make every experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible even in the most difficult of circumstances. Over the years I have gained various experience in caring for people with disabilities, and those people has special needs and hope to make your loved ones experience...
I am the perfect candidate for this job because I grew up with special needs in my family in addition 10 plus years of experience. I am very passionate, caring, loving and patient which I consider a very important characteristic and attribute in this field, in addition working in hospitals, elder care, public schools,...
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Abigail C.


Berkeley, CA

$19-50/hr1 yrs exp

I have about a year of experience caring for a differently abled individual. I cared for a teen with extremely severe cerebral palsy and cognitive disabilities.
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Neda K.


Berkeley, CA

$40-50/hr2 yrs exp

I am a Berkeley psychology graduate. I have about 3 years of experience with childcare and tutoring. Most of the kids I worked with were between 3-7 years old. I am interested in caring, motivating and tutoring school age kids and teenagers. Being part of kids development is a rewarding and motivating experience. I put lots of...
I would be happy to help those with special needs.
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Isabel A.


Berkeley, CA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

I am passionate about providing help to high support needs individuals because my most important value is that everyone deserves the help that they need. I have made it a goal to be the best I can at providing that help through helping with cooking, household chores, and daily tasks and goals. I have adhd myself and four family...
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Anna Z.


Berkeley, CA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I've worked with special needs children in different modalities such as movement and after school programs. I have experience working with children on the autism spectrum, cerebral palsy and Down's syndrome from ages 3-19.
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Bridget B.


Berkeley, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Drop In/Date Night Sitter!

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Yvonne Q.


Berkeley, CA

$20-28/hr5 yrs exp

Creative Sitter Inspired By Young Minds!

I have worked in a professional environment with children (ages 0-5) at the Early Childhood Education center at my community college and I am now a senior at UC Berkeley. I also have experience working in-home with children (ages 3-13) with special needs. I grew up with 4 younger siblings so I am very familiar with caring for...
Yvonne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Aeryn D.


Berkeley, CA

$16-30/hr4 yrs exp

An Enthusiastic And Engaging Pal!

I have worked in a daycare environment with low-income and at-risk kiddos aged 0-6 (including children with special needs, dietary restrictions and medical conditions, as well as providing early education and learning activities). I have also served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, working one-on-one with children who need...
Aeryn can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Shamari K.


Berkeley, CA

$19-20/hr1 yrs exp

Need a nice day or night out? I got you covered! I have been part of summer camps since childhood until highschool and naturally learned to watch over children. I've always loved playing with them and making sure they are taken care of and happy with me. I have babysat for my aunts and have gotten good feedback from both the...
Shamari can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

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Alexis R.


Berkeley, CA

$28-30/hr8 yrs exp

Behavioral Interventionist And Mentor

I am a behavioral interventionist and undergraduate student at UC Berkeley with over 5 years of experience working across multiple special education programs, spanning preschool to 12th grade. I am experienced in administering various medical procedures and treatments to children with diverse special needs. As a behavioral...
Alexis can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Erin R.


Berkeley, CA

$22-24/hr2 yrs exp

My Experience From Babysat To Babysitter:

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Erin. After having multiple nannies/babysitters from Care growing up, I am proud to say that they've left an extraordinarily positive impact on my childhood. One of my babysitters was my neighbor when she was a teenager and now she has two boys (3 and 5), who I have babysat since they were 1 and 3 years old. I am also...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Avary and I am 21 Years Old. I am a Part-Time Registered Behavioral Technician and am working to achieve becoming a BACB. I have been working in Special Needs Recreation for the City of Walnut Creek for 6 years and recently changed careers to be able to work in Behavioral Therapy. As much as I love my new...
Avary can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Berkeley, CA

Kristine L.

5.0

Kristine did an excellent job packing up my daughter's storage unit and shipping her items home. She was very kind and did a great job!

- Trish O.

Liliana M.

5.0

Liliana has been a part of our family for the past two years. During this time, she was able to form a connection with each member of the family. With over 30 years of experience, her genuine love and compassion are evident in the way she interacts with our two children, who adore her. Lili is both...

- Care member

Annaliese P.

5.0

Annaliese was great with our kids! She gave the kids lots of attention and care. We would definitely hire again.

- Olive L.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Berkeley, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.