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Special needs caregivers in El Cerrito, CA

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Shurston H.


Richmond, CA

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I am 26 years old and I have lots of experience with children, I like to be creative and come up with fun activities to keep the kids active and occupied . I have worked with Richmond PAL, Precious Angels Daycare , and Monterey Pines Community Center all located in Richmond Ca. My responsibilities were to be a group leader and...
Shurston can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Shurston is spectacular with children! She can be a big kid when playing kids and an amazing care taker, teacher, leader, etc. She has always been passionate about children of all ages since before she was even a teenager . Shes had personal in home experience...

Marvieon W.

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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping
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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Josiane P.


Lafayette, CA

$20-30/hr

Caregiver

Hi, my name is Josiane and I am a caring, patient loving person and have recommendations inside and outside the country!
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Rae C.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former special education teacher. I have a BA in Elementary Education/Special Education. I am a creative, fun, animal friendly, youthful, former teacher, It is my joy to help your family thrive in a positive atmosphere. My hobbies and loves are creating art, healthy cooking, exploring nature, festivals, and of course...
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Candy R.


El Sobrante, CA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

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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Gena B.


Oakland, CA

$17/hr4 yrs exp

Oakland: Special Needs Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Gena. I'm currently obtaining a Masters in Social Work. As a caregiver, it is important to listen attentively to every child and to identify their individual strengths in order for them to see the greatness they have within themselves. I currently provide play therapy services at a bilingual elementary school,...
5.0
"Gena has great compassion, patience, and integrity. She accompanies and mentors our disabled son in the community and at home working on daily living skills. "

Tracy J.

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Mckenzie M.


Belvedere Tiburon, CA

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Family Helper

Hi there! My name is McKenzie, and I'm passionate about supporting families and creating a nurturing, engaging space where children thrive. I love finding adventure in everyday moments-through imaginative play, outdoor exploration, and meaningful routines that encourage curiosity and independence. With over a decade of...
Mckenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Mackenzie is extremely compassionate, enthusiastic, dependable and caring. She has a wonderful personality and is very easy to get along with. She is very adaptable in all situations!"

JENNIFER B.

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Cristal D.


Richmond, CA

$18/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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Rose L.


Oakland, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced And Creative Special Needs Nannying

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a highly skilled special needs child caretaker, Paraprofessional and Doula. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I am passionate about supporting people to thrive. I have extensive experience across the life cycle serving toddlers; school aged...
5.0
"I am grateful to have found Rose. She takes very good care of my child and also cares for us all as a family. For example, as first time parents we were very nervous about allowing someone to take care of our child and she was very sensitive to that. My wife...

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Annaliese P.


Berkeley, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

You And Your Child's New Favorite Sitter! :)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

My name is Annaliese and I am 24 years old. I have 11 official years of experience caring for children ranging from newborns to 15-year-olds, although I have been watching my younger brothers and neighbors since I was 11. I am currently working on two AS degrees in Biological Sciences and Health Sciences to transfer to UCSC, but...
Annaliese can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CNA

5.0
"Annaliese was incredible! My son immediately gravitated towards her. She is engaged, communicative and clearly very caring. Her vibrant personality is contagious. I would hire her over and over again."

Tatumn S.

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Jackie L.


Pinole, CA

$30-36/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi Families my name is Jackie have been working as a nanny for the past 10 years, love caring and educating Children'. I like to read, do art projects, homework, craft , walking , outdoor actives , story time, going to the zoo, going to the library, going to the park, I also love to know the needs of each parent's. I'm a...
Jackie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jackie has been a caring, thoughtful, and proactive caretaker for our boys. She is a true childcare professional and it shows in how she treats and interacts with the kids and how she’s able to be a partner to us in supporting their growth and development. She’s...

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Kelley K.


Oakland, CA

$29-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Long-term Nanny Available

Hi, my name is Kelley and I have been caring for babies and children, personally and professionally for over 30 years. Currently, I am seeking a long-term nanny position, 32-40 hours a week, four days a week and am available to nanny 25-30 miles from Oakland. I have flexibility with ages, days and hours for the right fit. I...
Kelley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kelley has been our nanny for two years, and we couldn’t be more grateful that she came into our lives. She has taken care of our now almost 3 year old son and 9 month old daughter regularly, and we all absolutely love her. Kelley is not only dependable,...

Ashley Z.

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Aliche R.


Richmond, CA

$20-24/hr5 yrs exp

Hey families! I'm Aliché, a 27-year-old Bay Area native from Alameda, Ca! 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...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Leslie W.


Pinole, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Senoir Caregiver

My name is Leslie and I've been a senior care provider for the last 9 years Here are a few of my qualities! I'm loyal to my seniors and families I give 150% on the job I'm known for generous heart I'm great listener I cook low sodium, healthy meals I'm born and raised in the Bay Area, I know my way around I'm happily...
5.0
"Leslie was fantastic. She was professional, warm, personable, and flexible. It was a real joy to work with her. Highly recommended."

Patricia M.

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Kyra F.


Oakland, CA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver/babysitter/child Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a current medical student with 8 years of experience working in childcare looking for jobs during my winter break. I am skilled in neurodiversity affirming care for kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
5.0
"Kyra is a wonderful caretaker. I have two kids (9 and 6) and they both loved her and asked for her the next time my husband and I went out! She is friendly and very responsible."

Lucy B.

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Mary O.


Oakland, CA

$17-30/hr8 yrs exp

Loving & Experienced Nanny Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have been a doula and childcare provider for the last 8 years, I take pride in what I do, and love it wholeheartedly. Most of my experience has been in caring for newborns and infants, but I also have years of experience working with children of all ages from newborns to adolescents. I am a certified First Responder, a step...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mary was everything we wanted in a night nurse and more. She loved our baby boy and took care of him while I was recovering from a C-section and transitioning into motherhood. She took him each night during his sleep, woke me for feedings, and gave me feedback and...

Erica W.

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Jennifer A.


Richmond, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter For Kids Of Any Age!

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

My name is Jennifer. I'm 23 yo, college student, married. I was born and raised in Guatemala surrounded with children, who helped me develop strong skills of patience, responsibility, and communication. I moved to Richmond, CA when I was 16 yo and I have been working with children for the past 5 years. I take care of my 8yo...
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jennifer was fabulous with our 22 month old son! She was immediately attentive and encouraged him to play with her and made him feel very comfortable. She asked plenty of questions to make sure she was adjusting to his routine for the evening. We would love to have...

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Yasoda D.


San Pablo, CA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked with intellectual disable person for 6 months in george miller center. Currently I work for marin county school of education for special children
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Bridget B.


Berkeley, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Drop In/Date Night Sitter!

Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Bridget and I'm 23. I use to work at daycare where I usually cared for multiple kids at a time. I worked with many different types of kids such as twins/siblings, children with special needs and babies. I am CPR, First Aid, and AED certified. I have recently completed a babysitting class where we specifically learned...
Bridget can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Bridget cared for our 16 month old for 3 days while I was in the Bay Area for a work trip. Bridget and my daughter, who is often wary of strangers, became fast friends and had lots of fun together. Bridget was right on time and was highly responsive over text....

Emily H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in El Cerrito, CA

Shurston H.

5.0

Shurston is a very sweat girl , I have known her since she was a little girl . She attends the same church as me and has helped me numerous times with children's church and the nursery . Her mother ran a daycare for a while and shurston tells me that she would like to pick up where her mom left off...

- Jessie B.

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.

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

Gena B.

5.0

Gena has great compassion, patience, and integrity. She accompanies and mentors our disabled son in the community and at home working on daily living skills.

- Tracy J.

Mckenzie M.

5.0

Mckenzie is one of the best child caretakers I have come across! Not only does she have experience being a full time live-in nanny for multiple families, but she also has great experience with children on the spectrum. She is kind, dependable, and so knowledgeable about childhood development and...

- Meredith R.

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