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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Berkeley, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Berkeley, CA
5.0
(5)
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. "
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Kaya T.
El Sobrante, CA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(28)
Hired by 33 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, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
Danikalynn A.
Oakland, CA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hello I have a deep passion to care for your loved one with special needs, I am honest, reliable trustworthy and patient.
Cristal D.
Richmond, CA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
Bonnie B.
Alameda, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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,...
Lakeisha S.
Oakland, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mommy-experience With Special Needs Autism And Down Syndrome.
4.5
(2)
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.
Stephanie V.
Oakland, CA
$22-27/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
Kaitlyn G.
Martinez, CA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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.
Monicalaire P.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.4
(26)
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great sitter, definitely knows how to care for a wide age range. Highly recommend."
Linda O.
Amber T.
Richmond, CA
$30/hr • 10 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.
Aliche R.
Richmond, CA
$20-24/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
Jenipher T.
San Pablo, CA
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
Yasoda D.
San Pablo, CA
$21-26/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
As a dedicated child care provider with a special focus on special needs children, I bring a wealth of experience, compassion, and understanding to my work. I am passionate about supporting children with diverse abilities and creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where all children can thrive.
I have extensive...
Sarah M can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Beugre A.
Emeryville, CA
$50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have been working with elderly people, and special need clients for over 5 years, I'm very reliable, trust worthy, and always on time and I have a lot of patient to deal with any situation.
Beugre can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
I worked in 2 schools for 2 years as a children's teacher and spanish teacher. I have experience with more than 200 kids. I graduated in one of the best colleges in Brazil. I studied child psychology. So I have the experience and skills to deal with children's behaviors. I worked with kids with special needs too.
- Communicative...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
As an educator, I have worked with students with behavioral disorders, worked as an itinerant paraeducator with a student with cerebral palsy, and been a communication partner for a nonverbal autistic adult. I love working with people. I love the diversity of humanity, that everyone has different needs. I'm happy to work with...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Berkeley, CA
Candy R.
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
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.
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 Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Berkeley, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.