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Special needs caregivers in El Cerrito, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a graduate from San Jose State University with a degree in Liberal Studies (Preparation for Teaching). I have over 12 years of experience supervising and working with children. I currently work as a Paraeducator for children with special needs and I also tutor children between the ages of six and 12 with learning...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa was available at short notice to watch our three children. She turned up on time and instantly connected and engaged with our three children. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again."
Bec M.
Chantal B.
Oakland, CA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Chantal, and I am currently seeking opportunities in home and childcare driven purely by my passion for this field at this stage of my life. With a robust background in infant care and child development, I bring a lot of love along with my experience and dedication to any family I work with.
Growing up, I...
Chantal can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chantal took care of our 6 month old baby girl for about 7 weeks (that was all I needed her for), and really made life a lot more easy and fun for all of us. She has positive energy and bonded well with our daughter and our dog. She is a masterful chef - a health...
Callie M.
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.
Jordyn B.
Oakland, CA
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. In this role I collect data, ensure client care, follow behavior reduction protocols, report to families/caregivers, and maintain client confidentiality.
5.0
"Jordyn is exceptional. I can't state enough how high on an impact she's had on our son and family. She came in to a very difficult and unhappy child. Patiently and diligently she showed up daily to ensure he was supported in the school setting. She also supported...
Miriam P.
Karen R.
Martinez, CA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Care Giver Looking To Help Families In Need Of Quality Care For All Ages.
5.0
(1)
I am a licensed childcare provider for over 30 years. I have experience with diabetes care, insulin shots and blood sugar monitoring. Also experienced in mental health issues and senior care.
5.0
"I have the opportunity to know Karen for over 30 years. In my years of knowing her she has been the best caregiver of my children and others children. She has a sense of the child and anticipates their needs fully. She is very professional, knowledgeable and...
Paula R.
Alesia M.
Oakland, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs Career Nanny Available For Compassionate Care
5.0
(1)
With 20 years of experience caring for children with special needs, I bring a wealth of knowledge, patience, and understanding to every caregiving situation. Whether your child has developmental delays, physical disabilities, sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorder, or other special needs, I am committed to...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a nanny/teacher who is very trustworthy, highly reliable and very experienced with little ones from newborns, twins, infants to toddler age/kindergarten, and school aged children. Do you need help in the care/mentoring/tutoring or babysitting with your child(ren) at home/school or daycare, overnight stay or occasional...
Marianne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Marianne is the most wonderful nanny. She has provided the best care for our daughter as she's grown from infancy into toddler hood. Marianne is incredibly caring, trustworthy, and dependable. Our favorite things about Marianne: 1) She loves reading, music, art,...
Kimberly C.
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.
4.7
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a creative, fun, animal-friendly, active, vaccinated, and degreed educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, and four plus years of professional nanny experience. I have been with my current family since March of 2019, taking care of two girls who were 20 months and 3 years old respectively when I started. I live...
Rae can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Professional, reliable, knowledgeable about autism and behaviors. "
Karen D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with two decades of experience, my passion lies in fostering the growth and development of young minds. My patient and calm demeanor creates a serene and supportive environment for children to thrive. I believe in clear and open communication with parents, ensuring that they are...
Liliana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Lilian! She was referred through a trusted neighbor. We have a 3 and 6 year old who have only been babysat by grandma so this was a BIG deal to get a sitter and also have them put the kids to bed. You know you have a good sitter when your kids...
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Judy R.
Rodeo, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Education Specialist Seeking Work With Individuals With Special Needs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in the field of special education for 13 years. I hold a Masters Degree in Special Education and an Education Specialist Credential. I have experience working with students with developmental differences 1:1, as a paraprofessional, and as a lead teacher. I have worked in preschool, elementary, middle, high school,...
5.0
"Judy made a great connection with our son. She worked to find common ground and bonded over similar interests. Receptive to our rules to provide consistency, showed good insight into his special needs and made the time with him fun."
Kence A.
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.
Kristine L.
Berkeley, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I worked for 14 years at the Disabled Students Program at UC Berkeley doing electric and manual wheelchair repair as well as fabricating adaptive aids. Something I discovered about myself: I'm handy and creative but more than anything, I love working with people. I have also worked with mentally disabled adults on Cape Cod and...
5.0
"Kristine did an excellent job packing up my daughter's storage unit and shipping her items home. She was very kind and did a great job!"
Trish O.
I have several years of experience providing compassionate and personalized care to individuals with special needs. My background includes working with teens and adults, ensuring their unique challenges are met with patience and respect. I am dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can thrive and...
Philip Neo can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have been a caregiver for special needs and disabled minors for 12 years and have spent two wonderful years now additionally caring for adults. I go above and beyond for all my clients and put all my heart in the job.
Ashley can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Maria L.
Richmond, CA
$29-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have 3 years of experience in assisting elderly people or people with special needs! I consider myself very patient and I do my best to care for my clients.
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
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: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
My name is Katie and I'm a professional educator, caregiver, and project manager. My mother and grandmothers all died of cancer and I was their main caregiver. I have years of experience caring for infants and elderly adults as well as special needs students. I am also an artist, musician, and yoga instructor! I am empathetic,...
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, respite care & more
Kristi P.
Oakland, CA
$50/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have been caretaking for 9 years. I have taken care of family, friends, and all the above! I started out when I was 18 in high school still, by helping out my mom. After high school I worked at Kaiser Permanente as a Cafeteria Worker and gained a few extra clients with In Home Supportive Services (agency my mom used). I have...
Kristi can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, transportation, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience working with children aged between 4 and 14, I've worked with general education students as well as special needs students. I can learn mannerisms fairly quickly with each child so I can better help them have good days for the future. I can also help with meal preparation, travel needs, and do light...
Jennie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in El Cerrito, CA
Alyssa D.
5.0
Alyssa was available at short notice to watch our three children. She turned up on time and instantly connected and engaged with our three children. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again.
- Bec M.
Chantal B.
5.0
She's great! Our daughter loves it when Chantal comes over. She plays guitar and always shows up with crafts. She cooks with her and loves to take her to the park. Chantal was worked with us since our daughter was 3 months old, almost 3 years! I can always count on her and I know that my daughter...
- Sarah E.
Jordyn B.
5.0
Jordyn is exceptional. I can't state enough how high on an impact she's had on our son and family. She came in to a very difficult and unhappy child. Patiently and diligently she showed up daily to ensure he was supported in the school setting. She also supported him outside of school. Somehow she...
- Miriam P.
Karen R.
5.0
I have the opportunity to know Karen for over 30 years. In my years of knowing her she has been the best caregiver of my children and others children. She has a sense of the child and anticipates their needs fully. She is very professional, knowledgeable and caring. In 2002 I gave birth to my...
- Paula R.
Marianne H.
5.0
We enthusiastically recommend Marianne as a nanny and caretaker for children of any age including infants. Marianne began caring for our daughter when she was 4 months old. For the last 1.5 years she has cared for our daughter full-time. Now that our daughter is going to a day care part-time -- to...
- Amy P.
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