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Stephanie R.


Petaluma, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

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Fully vaccinated and boosted childcare professional and household manager with 15 years experience Experience/Skills: music teaching, tutoring, arts and crafts, Montessori learning, housework, cooking, children with special needs I am a very patient, nurturing and compassionate person. I love what I do. I have a strong...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 plus years of experience working with children and 6 years experience working with children who have special needs. I am a very patient, nurturing and compassionate person. I love what I do. I have a strong intuition when it comes to working with children and can easily find ways to relate to them and create a...
Hello! I am a patient, energetic, loving person who is passionate about working with children and helping them grow. Although I only have a year of professional experience, I have been surrounded with children my whole life. I use to volunteer in childcare for PTA meetings and I also worked with children with special needs for...
Alejandra can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Ma De La Cruz A.


Santa Rosa, CA

$48/hr10 yrs exp

I Enjoy Helping Others

5.0

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I'm a C. N. A (Certified Nurse Assistant) I speak English and Spanish more than 10 years experience I have various recommendation letters. I'm a person who loves to help others, especially those who can't help themselves or having special needs. Helping them makes me feel like I can ease their daily activities and influence...
Ma De La Cruz can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Oh I was so very lucky to have Maria care for my mom! My mom absolutely loved Maria!!! And my mom could be difficult and didn't love everyone. She sufferers from Alzheimer's. Maria was amazing with her and took incredible care, but more than than my mom just loved...

Noni S.

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Maribel F.


Santa Rosa, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 11years of experience and I am looking for long term. I have 6 years experience in group home settings and 5years in home private care giving. I am infant /adult CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. I am a very upbeat, caring, compassionate person Who loves nature and I find it very relaxing and I try to incorporate the...
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Kaitlyn C.


Novato, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience caring for babies at 4 months to full-aged adults. I also have varying experience caring for individuals with special needs, including autism and behavioral challenges. I am a positive person and strive for providing a positive environment for the children and families I work for. I am fully...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I have worked with Kaitlyn for the past 2 1/2 years. She is a very Compassionate and caring person. She is efficient and pays great attention to detail. She is very artistic and fun and is a bundle of energy. She enjoys teaching, has a passion for cooking and...

Darcy M.

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Katherine M.


Santa Rosa, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Katherine, I am a graduate from Sonoma State University. I entered as a Kinesiology major, two years in I then added a minor in Child Development. I fell in love with the field and eventually switched my major to Early Childhood Development. I plan on getting my Masters in Behavior Analysis in the near...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Katherine is our go to caregiver. She is so sweet and great with our 2yr old twin girls. She is very reliable and great at responding quickly. My girls love her too. She also picks up at the end of the day and I can’t say how much I appreciate this. I highly...

Kayla B.

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Sophia P.


Windsor, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi I'm Sophia! Let's Make Some Crafts

A little about me I am 19 and a student at University of Oregon studying advertising and art. I am a very patient and reliable person and I have 5 years of experience. My sister has special needs so I am very experienced working with children who have disabilities and also volunteered at a summer camp for kids with special needs...
Sophia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Madeline L.


Petaluma, CA

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Sweet And Fun Part Time Sitter

Hello, I'm Maddie! I'm a kind-hearted sitter with about 9 years of childcare experience including a variety of ages and work with special needs. In 2023 I graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with an experience management degree and child development minor. I also have experience teaching swim lessons, working in childcare...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Estefania Z.


Novato, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

With more than a decade of experience in providing compassionate and reliable care, I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages with their daily living needs. My expertise spans elder care, special needs assistance, and chronic illness management, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. I am committed to enhancing the...
Estefania can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, respite care & more
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Allison B.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as fun, creative, upbeat, loving, and adventurous. I work as an RBT during the year (working with special needs kiddos) within a school district. Usually available around holidays and on weekends. Looking for some other kiddos to give my time and care to while I have the time:) In my spare time, I...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Karene A.


Petaluma, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Chef Of All Trades

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Looking for a new family to care for. My last wonderful family in Napa has outgrown their need for a Nanny now that the child is in school. I enjoyed taking care of the child from 6 months to 4 years old. I cooked meals for the family and cleaned and took care of the dog. I have volunteered in schools and helped children with...
Karene can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Passionate working has special Ed I love to work with them because I learn from them, and they learn from me, the most interesting part is that I help them to develop their self esteem and they Can bright in the world, because they do have potential to success!!
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Kim H.


Petaluma, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Caregiver - Children, Adults, Special Needs, Animals

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a parent of three children, including twins, and a grandparent of five under eight years. My experience includes vestibular and proprioceptive issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and visual impairment. I believe in championing all in my care, empowering them, and ensuring their personal needs are honored and met. A certified...
Kim can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I have 3 kids, all young adults aged 19-22 years old. I have been an educator at high school and college for the past 24 years. I also have experience working with special needs children. I have worked as a Sunday School coordinator and teacher for my church for over 10 years. I have clearance to work with children. I also have...
Jiokapeci can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Joshua C.


Santa Rosa, CA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Highly Recommended By Kindergarten Teacher Manny (gay Male)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 7+ years of exp caring for children, both young & old, elders with progressive dementia, hospice, special needs adults, & non-verbal children with autism. Heck! My twin brother is on the spectrum! Caring is who I am & I want to use these strengths while I pursue my degree in social-work. I come highly recommended by...
Joshua can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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David J.


Petaluma, CA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Looking To Help Where Needed

Hello, I have extensive experience supporting children, adults, and individuals with disabilities, including autistic children and adults with unique needs, such as those living with quadriplegia. Providing compassionate care has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my life, and I am committed to fostering a safe,...
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Alexander M.


Sonoma, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Registered Behavioral Technician

I have worked in the field of ABA for three years. I am currently in a graduate program to become a Behavior Analyst. I would love to support you with my experience and knowledge!
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Kim F.


Sonoma, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

I worked at Sonoma Developmental Center for 27 years until it closed and then opened 2 care homes with 10 special needs residents. I recently retired but am looking for PT work. My experience is with medically fragile clients with cerebral palsy, seizure, disorders, bowel and bladder disorders, respiratory disorders,...
Kim can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, transportation, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cotati, CA

Ma De La Cruz A.

5.0

Oh I was so very lucky to have Maria care for my mom! My mom absolutely loved Maria!!! And my mom could be difficult and didn't love everyone. She sufferers from Alzheimer's. Maria was amazing with her and took incredible care, but more than than my mom just loved Maria! She is so many things, a...

- Noni S.

Kaitlyn C.

5.0

I have worked with Kaitlyn for the past 2 1/2 years. She is a very Compassionate and caring person. She is efficient and pays great attention to detail. She is very artistic and fun and is a bundle of energy. She enjoys teaching, has a passion for cooking and health. She is someone I know I can...

- Darcy M.

Katherine M.

5.0

Katherine is our go to caregiver. She is so sweet and great with our 2yr old twin girls. She is very reliable and great at responding quickly. My girls love her too. She also picks up at the end of the day and I can’t say how much I appreciate this. I highly recommend her if you’re looking for...

- Kayla B.

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