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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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Kaya T.


El Sobrante, CA

$35/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 29 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, 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."

Care member

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Nalee O.


Oakland, CA

$30-35/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care

I am Nalee and just moved to Hayward not long ago. I started working with kids in late 2005 and that was a group home with autistic children. Since then, I grew to love them so much and the field itself. I built relationships with their families and I must say that's the most rewarding part of the job. I currently work full time...
Nalee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have worked with Nalee for 2 years at Wings Learning Center in Redwood City. She comes in and does what needs to be done. When interacting with the students she is kind and considerate. When dealing with students behavior she is not afraid to discipline. As a...

Miranda R.

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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: Grocery shopping, meal prep
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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Sari H.


Lafayette, CA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable And Caring

Hello I have a deep passion to care for your loved one with special needs, I am honest, reliable trustworthy and patient.
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Cristal D.


Richmond, CA

$10-15/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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Bonnie B.


Alameda, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have personal and professional experience with children who have special needs. My son has special needs and I assist families navigate the IEP process currently. I also have a masters degree in psychology and have worked my entire career with special needs people of all ages. I have worked in all settings from inpatient,...
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Lakeisha S.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Mommy-experience With Special Needs Autism And Down Syndrome.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Lakeisha S. and I have a degree in Kinesiology from Fresno state (Alumni 2006). My intentions were to pursue a career in the sports field (considering I was a track athlete from childhood-18 yrs.) but when I graduated, there was a change of heart. I have most of my experiences as a mother first, to my beautiful...
4.0
"Keisha was definitely an awesome provider with strong passion and patience as a special needs provider. She made a great connection with my son engaged him and quickly form trusted and supporting bond. She is trustworthy and she became part of the fabric of our...

Donald W.

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Stephanie V.


Oakland, CA

$22-27/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents! My name is Stephanie and I'm looking for occasional babysitting on weekdays, date nights, weekends. I am a Flight Attendant so it has been a little bit hard to find a family that work with my timelines but I will put my intentions out there anyways! I just moved to San Francisco since I got based here....
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie was great with my strong minded daughter who isn’t always the easiest but she was incredibly patient, kind, caring!"

Care member

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Karina B.


Richmond, CA

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a caring and experienced childcare provider, I'm dedicated to nurturing and supporting children's growth and well-being. With a passion for early childhood development, I bring enthusiasm and creativity to my work. My 19 years of experience have equipped me with the skills to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating...
Karina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Karina has been working for our family for the last two years. She's been with my son since he was 6 months old, and took care of both of my kids for the first year of the pandemic. She is kind, dependable, and very well able to handle 2 young kids. She is...

Smita V.

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Emily G.


El Sobrante, CA

$15-25/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have done care in one way or another since I was a teenager, for special needs children and adults as well as children without developmental disabilities. I worked several private contract jobs for families with children with disabilities, mostly those on the autism spectrum as well as cerebral palsy. I have 5+ years...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
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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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, 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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Monicalaire P.


Oakland, CA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 9 years of professional experience working with kids ranging from newborn- teenagers along with senior care. Over the past 9 years, I have worked for over 40 families. Special needs background and experienced night doula. Certified nurse assistant . HOME AIDE Registered. COVID vaccinated. Cosmetologist, cook,...
Monicalaire can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Great sitter, definitely knows how to care for a wide age range. Highly recommend."

Linda O.

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Flavia M.


Richmond, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hi family, I am originally from Brazil and I have two kids of my own one is 16yo boy and my girl is 12yo. I have a lot experience with kids, newborn, toddlers and experience with kids Autistic, ADHD and Special Needs! I used to watch two girls, 10 months and 4yo. I worked for this family about 2 years. I'm looking for a one...
5.0
"Flavia is so sweet, and my kids love her! She always work for us on weekends, and some date night! She's very responsible and kind with us"

Cindy J.

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Dianne Elisee C.


Pinole, CA

$35/hr1 yrs exp

About Me

I'd describe my personality as SWEET , HARDWORKING and KIND. I like caring for people with special needs because they need the most care and I would love to give the best care I can for them. I'm looking for a job that provides safe environment for both the caregivers and patients. I started caring for people with special...
5.0
"Dianne was a fantastic nanny for my toddler (2 year old). Dianne is kind, thoughtful, fun, and a pleasure to have in our home. I was especially impressed by Dianne's emotional intelligence and her ability to adapt to my child's needs and temperament during teething...

Christine D.

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Amber T.


Richmond, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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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Aliche R.


Richmond, CA

$20-24/hr5 yrs exp

Ive been a care. com care taker/nanny for about 2 years with plenty of experience outside of it. I've cared for children in my family growing up to professionally managing a classroom with 15 3-5 yr olds. I worked at a daycare teaching preschoolers and slowly worked my way to be becoming youth development leader for an after...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Aliche was a life savor to me and my 1.5 year old. She played, gave snacks, and did outdoor time with our son. She was so sweet and he really loved her! She was very safe during Covid and didn't mind wearing a mask inside the home which we really appreciated! We...

Yasmeen D.

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Iman A.


Alameda, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Lookimg For Working With Any Age With Special Needs

I have many years of experience. I formerly worked with children who have autism for 3 years in the Minneapolis area. Here I work with a client with cerebral palsy in the alameda area. I enjoy working with special needs individuals and have the background for this work as well.
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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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Yasoda D.


San Pablo, CA

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

I am a registered nurse in Nepal since 2011. I have AA Degree in Nursing in USA but I dont have RN lisence. I have been working in USA with special need kids for more than 8 years. Currently I work with marin county school of special education(moderate to severe) . I am well oriented with medication , behaviours of the special...
Yasoda can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Flavia P.


San Francisco, CA

$30-37/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

I have about 8 years of professional childcare experience for kids anywhere from 0-15. I've worked with typical children and children with special needs.
Flavia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Berkeley, 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.

Nalee O.

5.0

I have worked with Nalee for 2 years at Wings Learning Center in Redwood City. She comes in and does what needs to be done. When interacting with the students she is kind and considerate. When dealing with students behavior she is not afraid to discipline. As a mother, she knows how difficult...

- Miranda R.

Danikalynn A.

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.

Lakeisha S.

4.0

Keisha was definitely an awesome provider with strong passion and patience as a special needs provider. She made a great connection with my son engaged him and quickly form trusted and supporting bond. She is trustworthy and she became part of the fabric of our home life and outside activities for...

- Donald W.

Stephanie V.

5.0

Stephanie was great with my strong minded daughter who isn’t always the easiest but she was incredibly patient, kind, caring!

- Care member

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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.