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Allison L.


San Francisco, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available For Summer Hire!

4.5

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Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello there parents of Care. com I am an experienced school counselor, teacher and tutor, with a specialty in working with children with special needs. I have been working with children of all ages in a professional capacity since 2006. I started babysitting at the age of 14 and have never really stopped working with children, I...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Allison was great! We just moved to the area and she was extremely dependable we have a 10 month old daughter .and she seemed to have loved Allison. We arrived home after About 5 hours with the baby snuggled up sound asleep and happy. Very grateful for Allison! (:...

Amber D.

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Shelby M.


San Francisco, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Baby And Pet Sitter

I have been providing childcare in various forms for six years. I have experience nannying for families with multiple children and ones with special needs. I have worked as an assistant teacher with the K. I. T. S program and have attended their behavior management training, which focuses on the positive reinforcement model. I...
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shelby worked with the kids in Sunday school and my twins were in Sunday school ages 5-8. Shelby assisted in the classroom regularly. She was always very patient and kind with the kids and parents and was attentive to their and always kept them busy with fun...

Debbie S.

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Monicalaire P.


Oakland, CA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 9 years of professional experience working with kids ranging from newborn- teenagers along with senior care. Over the past 9 years, I have worked for over 40 families. Special needs background and experienced night doula. Certified nurse assistant . HOME AIDE Registered. COVID vaccinated. Cosmetologist, cook,...
Monicalaire can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Monica really came through for us. We were in a pinch and she agreed to stay on board to continue helping us a couple days a week. The kids really like her."

Yvonne M.

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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 is very responsible, caring and fun! Really good at following directions, goes above and beyond what is asked of her. I highly recommend!!"

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Stephanie V.


Oakland, CA

$22-27/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents! My name is Stephanie and I'm looking for occasional babysitting on weekdays, date nights, weekends. I am a Flight Attendant so it has been a little bit hard to find a family that work with my timelines but I will put my intentions out there anyways! I just moved to San Francisco since I got based here....
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Stephanie was great with my strong minded daughter who isn’t always the easiest but she was incredibly patient, kind, caring!"

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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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Lakeisha S.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Mommy-experience With Special Needs Autism And Down Syndrome.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Lakeisha S. and I have a degree in Kinesiology from Fresno state (Alumni 2006). My intentions were to pursue a career in the sports field (considering I was a track athlete from childhood-18 yrs.) but when I graduated, there was a change of heart. I have most of my experiences as a mother first, to my beautiful...
4.0
"Keisha was definitely an awesome provider with strong passion and patience as a special needs provider. She made a great connection with my son engaged him and quickly form trusted and supporting bond. She is trustworthy and she became part of the fabric of our...

Donald W.

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Alesia M.


Oakland, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Career Nanny Available For Compassionate Care

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...
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Kelly W.


Alameda, CA

$35-37/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Of All Abilities Looking For Part-time Work.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had over 15 years experience working with kids of all abilities and all ages. I've worked both in homes and in schools and love what I do.
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Amber T.


Richmond, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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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Aneti L.


Oakland, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been doing special care need care for 10years and up. Have been working with different patients.
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Cristal D.


Richmond, CA

$10-15/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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Madison W.


San Francisco, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Former preschool teacher and have 2 years exp. as a Behavioral Therapist for Special Needs Children 8 yrs exp. as Nanny College Degree in Psychology I have experience with children of all ages from infants to teens and I believe I am an amazing caregiver! I will love your kids like I love my own family I have training as a...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Madison has been very reliable in picking up our 2 kids from various locations and keeping up with our crazy schedule. She has been great in working with our ADHD 8 year old son in keeping him motivated and on point to complete tasks."

Christine D.

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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

Early Education

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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Kristi P.


Oakland, CA

$40-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love interacting with children. I have always been a caretaker at heart even when I am not working as a caretaker. I have 9 years experience working with special needs kids and adults, and as a caregiver for elderly and the disabled. I have gone through a few agencies such as: Maxim Healthcare Services for adults with special...
Kristi can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Alexa O.


San Francisco, CA

$28-30/hr3 yrs exp

Childcare

I am currently a substitute teacher who has experience working with grades Pre-k - 12th grade. I am outgoing, kind and adaptable. I love my working with kids on crafts, outdoor activities and educational activities. I've run soccer training camps for kindergartners and children with special needs in the past.
Alexa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Amelia B.


Berkeley, CA

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Amelia!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 6 years of experience in Babysitting and childcare. I'm a certified lifeguard and emergency medical technician. I have experience working with special needs children. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I'm super excited to get to know you and your family.
Amelia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Alex M.


San Francisco, CA

$19-21/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

-Was the caretaker for three children, ages four, two and one for two years, providing educational experiences and cultivating behavioral development -Learned requirements of caring for small children, developing relationships and trust with the kids and their family -Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern...
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Nannette J.


San Francisco, CA

$21-40/hr10 yrs exp

Expecied Special Educ. Teacher

I have been a teacher for 23 years. Always in the special needs area of autism. I have 7 years being a professional Nanny to a high profile family. I love children of all ages, levels and needs.
Nannette can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

I am the perfect candidate for this job because I grew up with special needs in my family, in addition to 10 plus years of experience. I am very passionate, caring, loving and patient, which I consider very important characteristics and attributes in this field. In addition, I have worked in hospitals, elder care, public...
Joysce can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, personal care, visiting physician & more
Skills:

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Emeryville, CA

Allison L.

4.0

Allison was great! We just moved to the area and she was extremely dependable we have a 10 month old daughter .and she seemed to have loved Allison. We arrived home after About 5 hours with the baby snuggled up sound asleep and happy. Very grateful for Allison! (: we would definitely hire her...

- Amber D.

Shelby M.

5.0

Shelby is awesome! She cared for my 3 of my children and they love her. She is trustworthy, dependable, and fun. I felt 100% confident leaving my children in her care and would do it again in a heartbeat.

- Misti R.

Monicalaire P.

5.0

My kids loved her! Almost thought I was being replaced haha but she is very playful but responsible around my children

- Care member

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

Stephanie V.

5.0

Stephanie was great with my strong minded daughter who isn’t always the easiest but she was incredibly patient, kind, caring!

- Care member

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