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Special needs caregivers in El Cerrito, CA

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Amber T.


Richmond, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

3.5

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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.

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Rae C.


Oakland, CA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care/Nanny/Special Needs Care/Tutoring

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She is a teacher by profession and is very good at teaching things to children - life skills and academics. She is amazing with toddlers especially. Very patient. "

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Liliana M.


Berkeley, CA

$30/hr20 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time And Night Time Available

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: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Liliana has been a part of our family for the past two years. During this time, she was able to form a connection with each member of the family. With over 30 years of experience, her genuine love and compassion are evident in the way she interacts with our two...

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Judy R.


Rodeo, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Education Specialist Seeking Work With Individuals With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in the field of special needs 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, and...
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.

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Jenipher T.


San Pablo, CA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

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.
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Kristine L.


Berkeley, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

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 worked under my supervision in a group residence, providing supportive care to adults with intellectual disabilities. She is honest, dependable, and trustworthy, qualities which are vital to me as a protector of potentially vulnerable people. Beyond...

Gail B.

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Philip Neo M.


Pinole, CA

$16-35/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver With Special Needs Experience

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, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Ashley M.


Oakland, CA

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

Natural Born Caregiver

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, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Maria L.


Richmond, CA

$29-35/hr3 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: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
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: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
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Jennie M.


Lafayette, CA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun-loving Sitter

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 travel and do light housekeeping while...
Jennie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Raphael C.


Emeryville, CA

$30-48/hr7 yrs exp

Manny

Hello! My name is Raphael, and I am from Brazil. I'm a married, bilingual nanny fluent in English and Portuguese with a strong grasp of Spanish. My 7 years of childcare experience cover ages from 4 months to 12 years, including children with special needs. My passion extends to outdoor activities and various cultural interests,...
Raphael can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hello! My name is Sarah and I absolutely love kids! I graduated from SFSU back in 2017 majoring in Liberal Studies and minoring in Special Education. During my time attaining my degree I also volunteered for a program based in the Bay Area assist people with impaired vision in the Bay Area by attending weekend outings. After my...
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Cortney F.


Oakland, CA

$24-27/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Over time my experience with childcare has reached a period of 8 years, with a few roles in between caring for seniors. I have had the privilege of working as a nanny and caregiver for children with and without special needs, an experience that has profoundly enriched my life. This role has allowed me to prioritize helping and...
Cortney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Callie D.


Richmond, CA

$22-27/hr10 yrs exp

Need Help?

I have a full time job in accounting for a construction company M-F, but I'm looking for an evening job after 5 during M-F or something on the weekend. I have provided in home care for many people with special needs that require one-on-one care in their homes, helping with personal hygiene, meal preparation, mobility, or other...
Callie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Carmen M.


Oakland, CA

$40-45/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Carmen, and I am 29 years old. I began my childcare working with kids in special needs education at Castro Valley High School my sophomore year until I graduated in 2014. During that time I was also a part time nanny for various families in the evenings. After high-school I immediately began working as a...
Carmen can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Emily G.


El Sobrante, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced with Disabled Children and Adults

I have worked privately for many families in the Marin and Berkeley area, providing one on one skills training and community assistance on various levels of needs, both behavioral and physical, ages ranging from 8-45.
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, which led me to become a childcare provider. I have two years of experience caring for children of various ages, and I'm comfortable looking after two children at once. With a background in early childhood education, I create a safe and nurturing environment for...
Juliana Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Erica H.


Oakland, CA

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Full-Time Care Giver Available!

I have watched all ages of children 0-12. I have tons of experience from babysitting for my family, to interning at my local elementary school in High School to care giving for children with special needs. I have lots of love and patience for children and they just make me happy overall.
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in El Cerrito, CA

Amber T.

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.

Rae C.

5.0

She is a teacher by profession and is very good at teaching things to children - life skills and academics. She is amazing with toddlers especially. Very patient.

- Care member

Liliana M.

5.0

Liliana has been a part of our family for the past two years. During this time, she was able to form a connection with each member of the family. With over 30 years of experience, her genuine love and compassion are evident in the way she interacts with our two children, who adore her. Lili is both...

- Care member

Judy R.

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.

Kristine L.

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.

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