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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 November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 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
"I have known Kris well for over 34 years. We wrote, practiced and performed in a band for about ten years and I spent countless hours working closely with Kris in a variety of situations. Since then we have remained close friends and I am well aware of the numerous...

Kathleen K.

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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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Bridget B.


Berkeley, CA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Drop In/Date Night Sitter!

Hired by 22 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:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Bridget cared for our 16 month old for 3 days while I was in the Bay Area for a work trip. Bridget and my daughter, who is often wary of strangers, became fast friends and had lots of fun together. Bridget was right on time and was highly responsive over text....

Emily H.

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Leah Z.


Berkeley, CA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! I am a positive, trustworthy, and respectful person who is looking for a job as a nanny as I move back to the Bay Area from spending the last few years in Hawaii. I have worked with children of all ages and have knowledge of caring for children with special needs. I have 5 years worth of experience, through...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Leah is amazing and is a wonderful caregiver. She is reliable, punctual and extremely responsible. I could not recommend her more. She is wonderful with children and is also great at cooking and any other necessary tasks that you may have around the home. She...

Laura K.

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Grace M.


Berkeley, CA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

RBT/special Needs Care

I have been caring for mentally disabled, physically, disabled for over seven years now. Currently I'm working with young children on the spectrum of autism as well as having some physical disabilities. I am a registered behavioral therapist and I'm looking to work for a family who is in need of applied behavior analysis, as...
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Alexis R.


Berkeley, CA

$10-20/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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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...
Hello! I have 8 years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities, mostly in daycare centers, preschools, and dance studios. I am a committed and reliable worker who emphasizes careful attention to detail. I am levelheaded, patient and caring with my clients, staying connected with their wants and needs for the...
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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...
Hi! I have experience with nannying as well as leadership roles on sports teams. I love being around all kids, helping to direct their curiosity and energy. I am happy to help with children who have special needs. :)
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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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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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Anastasia C.


Berkeley, CA

$20-45/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter/childcare

I am open, flexible and reliable with 4-6 years of experience in community mental health care & crisis work. I have 1 year of experience baby sitting along with many years of being an older sister and caring for to my two siblings (as infants and now as teenagers) who are 12 years younger than me. Babysitting & childcare is...
Anastasia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Amelia B.


Berkeley, CA

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Amelia!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 6 years of experience in Babysitting and childcare. I'm a certified lifeguard and emergency medical technician. I have experience working with special needs children. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I'm super excited to get to know you and your family.
Amelia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Erin R.


Berkeley, CA

$21-22/hr2 yrs exp

My Experience From Babysat To Babysitter:

Hired by 1 family 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Hello! I'm Katie and I recently graduated from UC Berkeley. I was born and raised in Marin county and started babysitting at the age of 13. I was also a nanny/babysitter during my four years in Berkeley and I moved to SF after graduation to work in research at UCSF. I love spending time with kids! I am very active, but also love...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Talia A.


Berkeley, CA

$25-40/hr1 yrs exp

Meet Talia

I am passionate about senior care because I believe in providing compassionate support to those who have paved the way for us. Currently, I am studying to become a nurse, driven by my commitment to improve the quality of life of others. I have experience working with students who have severe physical special needs. I am known...
Talia can also help with: Dementia, errands, home modification, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep & more

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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.

Richard D.

5.0

Richard was very insightful when it came to the care of my son.

- Darwin M.

Bridget B.

5.0

Bridget watched our two kids, ages 10 and 12 at a hotel in SF. She was very punctual and communicated well. She watched my daughter at the pool and also took our dog out to potty. Highly recommend Bridget.

- Maricar K.

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.

Leah Z.

5.0

Leah is amazing and is a wonderful caregiver. She is reliable, punctual and extremely responsible. I could not recommend her more. She is wonderful with children and is also great at cooking and any other necessary tasks that you may have around the home. She has a clean driving record and is a...

- Laura K.

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

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Berkeley, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.