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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Castro Valley, CA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Castro Valley, CA

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Sabrina M.


Castro Valley, CA

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

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I do not have an extensive background in special needs but I do have plenty of infant experience and I am willing to educate, care for and stimulate learning in an infant. I am good at reading and talking and have an understanding in basic cognitive learning techniques. I am quick to learn and have the ability to adapt very well...
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Celeste G.


Castro Valley, CA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

I am Celeste! A mother and student working towards a nursing degree and a lactation consultant license to assist families in my postpartum doula work. I have worked as a nanny and special needs caregiver for over 7 years now. I am a certified postpartum doula and have 3 years of experience working with newborns. I remain close...
I volunteer at my church for the "buddy system", every Sunday I work one on one with a special needs kid. My neighbor (who is like a sister to me) has down syndrome and I have helped take care of her.
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Mackensie P.


Castro Valley, CA

$25-35/hr1 yrs exp

Patient, Loving Caretaker/home Therapist

In the last year, I have had the opportunity to support a family with a child with special needs and would love to continue this type of work after my relocation to the Carson area. This position has provided me experience with a multitude of areas while collaborating with OT, PT and speech therapists, as well as, music and...
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Deborah D.


Castro Valley, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver Seeking Full-Time Employment

I have operated and owned a day care and preschool for many years now. Over the years, I have had many students/children under my care with special needs. I also have a BA in developmental psychology. During my education, I worked in many settings (schools and hospitals) where I worked with and cared for many different children...
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Yasmeen G.


Castro Valley, CA

$28-32/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hi, My name is Yasmeen and I am 42 years old. I am a graduate in Human Development focusing on Early childhood development from Cal State Eastbay. I have a certificate in special needs from Chabot College as well. I love working with infants and children especially after my 4 children have grown. I have many many years of...
Yasmeen can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Pimchanok B.


Castro Valley, CA

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

I'm Pim From Thailand , Happy To Help Your Kids

My name is Pim. I love to nurture kids, to watch them grow, spend good time with them. My priority for nanny job is the safety of the baby. I moved from Thailand since 2022. And have started to pursue my career as nanny, babysitting newborns, toddlers, kid with special needs. I have bachelor degree and professionally worked...
Pimchanok can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jenna M.


Castro Valley, CA

$26-43/hr8 yrs exp

Joyful Kid Lover

Hi! I am 26 years old, currently living in San Leandro. I work with special needs at a school in Pleasanton. I have been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. I have a HUGE heart for kids and people. I have many families that would be a reference for me, (including families with special needs children). I have taken 12+...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Sharry B.


Castro Valley, CA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

After my second child was born, I decided to stay home and I ran a home daycare for 15 years. I took care of 5-week-old twins up to middle school age (they were before and after school care). When my youngest was in school full-time I got a job at the school district. I worked there for seven years, four of those years I was a...
Sharry can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Sharry. She is very dependable, always on time or early, has a warm, friendly, demeanor and my 1.5 year old twin girls love her. We've hired her for occasional babysitting since the girls were 6 months old. She was available...

Deborah Y.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked at the school district for seven years in the Special Day Class. I worked with children with Autism, CP and Down syndrome. Some of my duties were OT, Adaptive PE, basic life skills dressing themselves, public outings(grocery store, bank) crossing the street in a crosswalk, and the value of money.
Currently I am a 6th grade math and science teacher for the Castro Valley USD. Prior to teaching I was a nanny for an extremely loving family for 5 years. I also was a para-educator for 2 years working with special needs students. As a teacher, I have seen first hand the challenges students face with distance learning. I am...
Jamie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Angelica O.


Hayward, CA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

FUN, Energetic, Responsible, Fully Vaccinated

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love being around children I have a high amount of patience. I'm caring, responsible, honest, and I work well under pressure. I have taken care of children my whole life including my special needs uncle. I am open to taking care of multiple kids, I'm comfortable with pets, I'm open to cleaning, cooking, and helping with...
Angelica can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Angelica took care of our 3-yr old son full time for a week and did a great job. She is energetic, sunny and cheerful. She offered help with small chores when she had down times, which we really appreciated. My son is still asking whether and when we are going to...

Claudia C.

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Danielle W.


Oakland, CA

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with 4 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's development. I'm known for my patience, creativity, and friendly nature. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred methods. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and enjoy playing various games with...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Dricksa M.


Dublin, CA

$30-40/hr2 yrs exp

Smile Creator And Give Great And Warm Comfort

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have an experience around patients with dementia and patients who are ambulatory. I am experienced in taking care of patients who have Tube Feeding and catheter. I am a very flexible person and can easily be taught and trained.
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Aneti L.


Oakland, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been doing special care need care for 10years and up. Have been working with different patients.
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Rubie C.


Hayward, CA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am experienced with providing care for both physically and cognitively disabled children and young adults. Duties would include bathing, grooming, feeding, meal preparation, assistance administering medications and treatment therapies. Much of my experience comes from taking care of my younger sister who has Ataxia and...
5.0
"Rubie cared for my severely disabled 20 year old daughter. She bathed, toileted, fed, administered medication, g-tube, pulmonary hygiene as well as drove her to her activities and college classes. Rubie was always on time. She was reliable, caring, compassionate,...

Elizabeth B.

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Paola B.


San Ramon, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available Full-Time Or Part-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 16 of experience as a nanny and 26 years as a mother. I am a very loving, caring, and responsible person and the same energy and love I give to my own children I will give to yours. I have worked with a wide range of ages from newborns to 10. I have experience with twin babies and also with special needs children. I...
Paola can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Paola is a wonderful, caring and thoughtful nanny we are lucky to work with!"

Jennae C.

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Amber T.


Hayward, CA

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

I Have Just About As Much Energy As The Kids And I Can Get Things Done!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there, I have over 8 years of experience with child's care. Around 4 years experience w/ people w/special needs. I am a board certified behavioral specialist and CPR certified! Currently have an AA in Psych and sociology going to classes online/ in person. I am working on my BA in Psych. I can help with Travel/ Light...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very friendly and good with kids :)"

Alex R.

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Rose L.


Oakland, CA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Highly Specialized Child Caretaker

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified Postpartum Doula, Special Needs Caretaker and Nanny. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I support play based learning and have extra training around social and emotional growth in regard to behavioral health and other emotional or...
Rose can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Rose is consistent, gentle, and incredibly knowledgeable about child development. Our toddler, who’d only spent time with relatives, immediately warmed up to her. Rose is a very active caregiver, taking our kiddo to explore parks and the botanical garden nearby....

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Jocelyn C.


Oakland, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

3.0

(1)

Parents, if you are looking for a teacher/childcare provider to provide quality care & education for your kids, you landed in the right place. I am here to partner with you to raise your children! I have associate degrees in child development & childhood education, and certifications in infant & toddler specialist, and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Castro Valley, CA

Sharry B.

5.0

I can't say enough good things about Sharry. She is very dependable, always on time or early, has a warm, friendly, demeanor and my 1.5 year old twin girls love her. We've hired her for occasional babysitting since the girls were 6 months old. She was available short notice and was very easy to...

- Deborah Y.

Angelica O.

5.0

I have recommended Angelica to all of my friends. She is very nice to everyone, always energetic and kind to my son. He likes her so much and always hugged her at end of the day when she left. She took my son to the playground every day. Kids there also loved being with her.

- Care member

Rubie C.

5.0

Rubie cared for my severely disabled 20 year old daughter. She bathed, toileted, fed, administered medication, g-tube, pulmonary hygiene as well as drove her to her activities and college classes. Rubie was always on time. She was reliable, caring, compassionate, responsible and communicated well....

- Elizabeth B.

Paola B.

5.0

Paola has watched my girls a few times per month for the last two years. We love Paola! She keeps the girls busy throughout the day: taking trips to the park, the library, and teaching them songs and Spanish. I know that the girls are well cared for when Paola comes over, and I highly recommend her...

- Care member

Amber T.

5.0

Amber was amazing with our daughters, great communication, always on time, very kind, fun and patient with kids. She goes extra mile and house always looks organized and clean after her visit.

- Pavel A.

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