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Find special needs caregivers in Discovery Bay, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Discovery Bay, CA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Discovery Bay, CA

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Caitlin L.


Livermore, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Prior to becoming a nanny I was a behavioral specialist. I have a background in early childhood education. I have over 10 years experience in different areas of child care. I have had the pleasure of caring for newborns through young adults. Additionally I have experience with twins, multiples, special needs in all areas....
Caitlin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Caitlin has been babysitting for us for about six months and my two children love her (ages 4y and 20m.) She comes up with creative games and crafts for them. My 4 year old regularly asks when Caitlin is coming over to play. She is comfortable feeding and bathing...

Erica S.

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Joyce R.


Tracy, CA

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs C Aregiver/children ,young Adults Seniors Care

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. Shopping, lite house keeping medication, cooking, Feeding, incontient care. Laundry whatever their Needs are I enjoy helping others.
Joyce can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Anna M.


Antioch, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A Helping Hand That You Can Trust

Experience in all aspects of caregiving; dementia, alzheimers, cancer, hospice special needs patients. All referrals have over 5 years of dedication and longevity. A caregiver you can trust beyond written duties.
Anna can also help with: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Anna was a blessing to me and my family. She cared for my elderly grandma and disabled aunt. When my grandma passed away she continued caring for my aunt. I wouldn't have been able to have them in the home if it were not for finding Anna. She is so caring,...

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Elizabeth T.


Tracy, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Professional Caregiver

Working with individuals with disabilities has always been a passion of mine. My previous job before Covid was working with adults with disabilities, teaching them day to day living skills and preparing them for independent living. I have also worked as a respite provider and in early childcare settings. I believe in not...
5.0
"I've known Elizabeth for over 20 years. She took excellent care of my first born. I hired her again to take care of my special need son. She's is a remarkable women that I would hire again and again to take care of my kids."

Yvette F.

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Christina R.


Antioch, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving Quality Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

About me: Loving, enthusiastic caregiver with over 15 years of childcare experience (newborn to school age) including: 12 years running my own daycare, ECE units, worked as a preschool teacher and in a school age program. I have experience working with children with food allergies. I also have some experience working with...
Christina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

Early Education

5.0
"Christina has helped us on multiple occasions. We have two children, and they are thrilled when Christina is watching them! She is kind, thoughtful and energetic with the kids and I would highly recommend her to other families!"

Trent I.

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Patricia B.


Livermore, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care - Infants - Toddlers - School Age Children 25 Yrs Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Caring and loving person that loves Children. 10 yrs - Experiences QUALIFICATIONS: 25+ Years of Professional Childcare Experience Newborn, Infant, Twins & Toddler & School age Experience Multiple Subject Teaching - Activities Books, learning ABC & learning Numbers to educational flash cards, learning colors, to Arts &...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Patricia is currently the nanny to our 19 month old daughter and has been with us approx. 5 months so far. There are so many positive things to say I don't know where to start: -Great with our daughter- Our daughter smiles, points at Patricia and runs over to...

Nicole X.

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Fantasi J.


Stockton, CA

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Fantasi. I have been in the caregiving field for 22 years. I absolutely love what I do! The last 5 years I have worked privately with families helping care for their elderly loved ones. The 17 years before that I worked with young adults and adults with developmental disabilities and mental disorders. I am...
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Araceli H.


Tracy, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Mature Experienced Nanny (Preferably For Baby)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Araceli (Sally) I'm a Nanny/ Tutor. My current charge knows her numbers, alphabets, shapes, Continents and most of the Presidents. I'm older with many years of experience in caring for children of all ages, including special needs (autism). I'm a widow with two grown daughters, my late husband was the owner/Publisher...
Araceli can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Araceli (Sally) was hired about 8 months ago to care for our daughter. Our daughter, at the time, was 4 months and Sally is amazing with her. She has been very nurturing and our daughter loves her. She is highly recommended as she is always our first nanny to...

Amanda S.

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Oliva G.


Antioch, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Paraprofessional

Hi I am Oliva, I have over 18 years of experience working with children I work with premies babies, toddlers all the way to middle and high schoolers. I worked in Montessori schools public schools and nanny or household assistant.. I have over 24 units of ECE and many years of experience working with children with special needs....
Oliva can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

CPR

5.0
"She take care of my 2 kids for 2 years, she has experience and is very patient and professional."

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Ericka W.


Lathrop, CA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a professional career nanny 25plus years. I take pride in being a nanny. I'm CPR/first aid certified, neg t. b., MMR and, pertussis vaccinated, Covid vaccinated, recent flu shot, E. C. E units, I also have a degree with ICS (in childcare) I'm Truslined. I'm very experienced, comfortable and capable of caring for all ages of...
Ericka can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Ericka worked for our family for a year. Taking care of our infant daughter. She was awesome. She treated our daughter like her Is very own. She was very loving and caring. Ericka was very punctual and always tried to help around the house where needed. "

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Jimena A.


Tracy, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny And Home Caretaker With 17+ Years Of Experience Looking For A Full Time Position.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional Nanny, Family Support, and Home Caretaker with over 20 years of experience, including owning and managing my own daycare business. I have a strong academic foundation in Early Childhood Development and Special Needs, having studied at UC Davis Extension and Mission College. Additionally, I am certified in CPR...
Jimena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Jimena is the best nanny we ever had (we had several when we lived on the east coast). She is very loving (she still sits for my girls and they love her!), organized, punctual (always early), Kept the house very tidy. She was always planning activities for the...

Kristin G.

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Elizabeth T.


Tracy, CA

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience working in childcare settings. I have worked as a head teacher in the infant- pre-k classroom and can provide a daily curriculum and help younger children be fully prepared for kindergarten entry. I also enjoy working with Special needs children and adults. My previous job before Covid, I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Elizabeth is a professional, thorough and kind caregiver. She's taken care of our children twice and we know they're in good hands under Liz's care. She even brought activities for the kids and was able to stay late when our event ran long without a fuss. Thank you...

Victoria K.

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Elisiva L.


Tracy, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Private Caregiver

I have 20 plus years of experience. My job duties includes: bathing, dispensing medications, transferring clients to and from wheelchair, bed, car, shower ect. Also grooming, dressing, assist in shower, assist with exercising, doctor's appointments, meals preparation, shopping, running all errands as needed. I've worked with...
5.0
"Very caring and professional - very sweet person. I did not hire her as when she responded to my ad, I needed a night person (position filled) and she was not available for daytime work. I wish she was!!"

Tula S.

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Eleanor T.


Antioch, CA

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced With Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Eleanor. I'm currently a Behavioral Therapist for children diagnosed with Autism. I grew up with a disabled sister with cerebral palsy and with a god son that was diagnosed with Autism. I currently work with children and teach through play. A lot of singing and dancing, counting, and sensory play (play dough,...
5.0
"I hired Eleanor to care for my son with profound special needs. He is 16, but more like a 4 year old. Eleanor was caring, playful, understood the nuances of special needs care and provided excellent care. She was punctual, dependable and adapted to our schedule...

Aundria G.

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Tina M.


Tracy, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter For 10+ Years

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Tina, I live in Tracy. I have worked at a daycare as a preschool teacher for 16 years. I care for kids ages 3 months to 12 years and work with up to 8 kids alone and 14 with an assistant. I have experience working with some special needs; autism, and Down syndrome. I am CPR and first aid certified also have taken...
Tina can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Tina loves children and takes care of my daughter as if it were her own child. She is very kind, patient and loving with all the children. You wouldn't need to worry about your child because they will be in great hands with Tina"

Melenda S.

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Destiny H.


Lathrop, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced W/ Autism

I have been working with children on the spectrum for almost 5 years! I absolutely love it and have experience that I think can help make a difference in children's lives. I have worked with verbal and nonverbal as well as high behavioral children. I worked in ABA and currently nanny for two children on the spectrum.
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Shalise J.


Antioch, CA

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter!

Hi! I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Crafts. I have experience with special needs children. I'm fun, honest, and patient.
Shalise can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Gianna R.


Danville, CA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have about 7 years of experience with nannying, and 10+ years with special needs children. I am currently attending a local community college studying psychology, in hopes to become a special needs teacher or therapist.
Gianna can also help with: Respite care
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Marianna C.


Stockton, CA

$24-50/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have a year of experience caring for adults and elderly people with intellectual disabilities. I work at a day program for adults and elderly people with special needs.
Marianna can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
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Angel B.


Tracy, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced NICU Nurse Here To Help :)

Hi everyone! I'm Angel, I've been a NICU nurse for 8 years but I'm currently working part time. Looking for families to help out on the side when I'm not working! I have babysitting experience with all ages & nursing experience with premature babies, special needs infants and pediatrics in general.
Angel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Discovery Bay, CA

Caitlin L.

5.0

My wife and I hired Caitlin to be a nanny for our preschool daughter about a year ago. Caitlin has always been very dependable and always on time. Our schedules are very hectic and Caitlin was consistently accommodating and flexible. She routinely helped out around the house with chores without even...

- Russell S.

Anna M.

5.0

Anna was a gift from God to my mother and to me. She was able to step in on short notice and was trustworthy and knowledgeable enough to jump right into overnight care after my mother (who has Alzheimer’s) broke her ribs and punctured her lung. I am an EMT, and after working with her I would...

- Erika C.

Elizabeth T.

5.0

I've known Elizabeth for over 20 years. She took excellent care of my first born. I hired her again to take care of my special need son. She's is a remarkable women that I would hire again and again to take care of my kids.

- Yvette F.

Christina R.

5.0

Christina has helped us on multiple occasions. We have two children, and they are thrilled when Christina is watching them! She is kind, thoughtful and energetic with the kids and I would highly recommend her to other families!

- Trent I.

Patricia B.

5.0

Patricia is currently the nanny to our 19 month old daughter and has been with us approx. 5 months so far. There are so many positive things to say I don't know where to start: -Great with our daughter- Our daughter smiles, points at Patricia and runs over to say hello every morning when she...

- Nicole X.

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