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24 special needs caregivers are listed in Eureka, CA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Eureka, CA

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Alexis B.


Eureka, CA

$22/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun!

5.0

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Over my life I have worked in many capacities that involved caring for children. I have served as an Elementary school teacher, nanny, babysitter, pet sitter, house sitter, after school care provider, teaching assistant, and camp counselor. As the oldest out of 7 kids I can confidently say that your children will be a piece of...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She loves kids so much and did a wonderful job looking after our children. You can be confident that your kids are well taken care of with her. Our kids were always happy to see her."

Michelle P.

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Francesca B.


Eureka, CA

$17-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Francesca

Hello! I'm Francesca (nickname is Frankie), and I am a freshman at Cal Poly Humboldt, majoring in Environmental Studies. I have a passion for environmental sustainability and animal conservation. I come from a large family and have been babysitting ever since I can remember. I have a brother 4-years younger than me, and cousins...
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Joy M.


Eureka, CA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello, my name is Joy. I've been in the caregiving field for 10 plus years. Much of that time was spent working with people who have disabilities, I've also babysat, been an art teacher's assistant, and worked as a teacher's aide in an infant and toddler center for a year. I like to interact as a simple guide, encouraging the...
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Paula H.


Eureka, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

A retired social worker, former Girl Scout Leader and Workplace First Aider, mother and grandmother, I am well equipped to perform all caregiver tasks. I have extensive experience dealing with learning disabilities, autism, and behavioral issues. As a social worker, I spent almost 10 years working with individuals with...
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Deborah G.


Eureka, CA

$17-18/hr

Reiki Master/Healer-Cranio Sacral And Somato Emotional Release Therapist

I ran my own Family Daycare for over 20 years. Entrusted in my care were many special needs children during that time. I take pride in being a very loving and compassionate person. I have been going to school for the past 10 plus years to add different healing and energetic modalities and enhance my knowledge of helping others....
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Rachel M.


Eureka, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Care Giver

I have 10+ years of experience working with preschool age children up through 18 years of age. I have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy working with children of all ages. I have been a camp director at Flips for Kids Gymnastics, Juvenile Corrections Officer, a 1:1 aide for a child with special needs, a...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Ashlee M.


Eureka, CA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Or Neurotypical Childcare

Hello! I currently work in schools providing behavior intervention support for students with various diagnosis. Previously, I worked in the home setting as a one on one consultant for behavior intervention. I am a mother myself, to a bright 3-year-old boy. Since I am off for summers, I am looking for something fun, familiar and...
Ashlee can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kylee B.


Arcata, CA

$16/hr • 1 yrs exp

I Want To Help As Much As I Can.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

*I am good with children, I have younger siblings and am very patient. * I am willing to help with special needs *Schedule can be pretty flexible if needed. *I have experience with newborn to teenagers *Nice company *I do Enjoy cleaning
Kylee can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Kylee was just great, prompt, responsible, responsive. On top of providing excellent, attentive pet care, she went out of her way to help us deal with an unexpected problem with the water heater while we were away. We will definitely ask to hire her again. "

Sally H.

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Abbey B.


Arcata, CA

$23-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Awesome Abbey Available To Help!

Hi, I'm excited to get to know the special needs community here in Marin County. I've worked years in pre-schools, high schools, and with adults with developmental delays. I have worked closely with little ones and preteens on the autism spectrum. My main focus through college was working with children that have been abused and...
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Zoe W.


Arcata, CA

$17-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

The Cool And Adventurous Sitter

Hi! I'm Zoe, I am 18 years old and experienced with kids of all ages. I am a trained cook and able to do most household chores and tasks. I love to do fun activities with the kids I hang out with and take care of and am very sociable. I am reliable, patient, outgoing and bouncy. I am currently in college, majoring in psychology...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Heather R.


Arcata, CA

$18-21/hr • 2 yrs exp

Experiences Caretaker For Autistic Children

I worked as a one on one for autistic children in school settings. I still work After School Program being a one on one with an autsitic child in Bayside. I believe being good at this position all comes down to being a great listener to their concerns and/ or needs. Knowing what they are into, what makes them laugh, having fun.
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Emma P.


Arcata, CA

$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as caring, down to earth, responsible, and playful. I'm extremely flexible and skilled in handling stressful situations in a calm, kind manner. I like working with kids because they bring so much joy to my life and help me see the world through a hopeful lense. I have worked with kids as a nanny,...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi there! I'm a very outgoing, responsible and reliable person. I have worked with differently abled people in the past and find it very rewarding. Caring for others is such a joy and I hope you'll consider me. :)

Jack H.


Arcata, CA

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Helper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have helped people with disabilities through chance and conincedence, now I hope to help people actively. Most of my experience with disabilities lies with the fact that I do in fact have aspergers, so it is easily for me to relate with people who have disabilities l.

Miller B.


Arcata, CA

$17/hr • 5 yrs exp

My Bio!!

Hey! My name is Miller (I go exclusively by Millie) and I'm a future teacher currently attending Cal Poly Humboldt! I've worked with kids as a babysitter on and off since I was in middle school, and I am a person kids like being around. I love kids and value their safety over absolutely everything else, while also doing my best...
Miller can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kelly P.


McKinleyville, CA

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For Evening And Weekend Hours - Can Care For Children W/ Special Needs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have worked professionally providing services to children and adults with developmental disabilities for over 10 years. I am currently a social worker providing service to adults with disabilities. I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages and can get along with just about any family and kiddo. I...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Kelly is great! She had wonderful, well educated references. I felt very comfortable with her previous employment history working with children of diverse abilities. I've hired her twice over the last couple of weeks to watch my 5yo, 4yo, & 10mo. She has been very...

Alexa F.

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Litzy C.


Fortuna, CA

$17-21/hr • 3 yrs exp

Well rounded and passionate SCIA (special instructional aid) skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating welcoming and inspiring learning environment for special education students.
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Sydney F.


McKinleyville, CA

$17-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Sydney and I have been working in special needs child education for over a year now and absolutely love it. I have worked at multiple different school helping both in classrooms and one on one with students who require more attention and assistance than most. I am fully trained in teaching behavioral skills to...
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Naia P.


McKinleyville, CA

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

A Bit About Naia

Hi! I have over 7 years of experience working with kids of all ages. I have worked as a full-time nanny for the past three. Along with being an au pair in Italy this past summer. I have a background in Waldorf schooling and practice many Waldorf-inspired activities with the kids I work with. Including arts/ crafts,...
Naia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Eureka, CA

Alexis B.

5.0

She loves kids so much and did a wonderful job looking after our children. You can be confident that your kids are well taken care of with her. Our kids were always happy to see her.

- Michelle P.

Kylee B.

5.0

Kylee was just great, prompt, responsible, responsive. On top of providing excellent, attentive pet care, she went out of her way to help us deal with an unexpected problem with the water heater while we were away. We will definitely ask to hire her again.

- Sally H.

Kelly P.

5.0

Kelly was amazing. She was a nanny at our weekend wedding. My daughter is really picky on who she spends time with and Kelly captivated her. Kelly was creative and had many beautiful games planned for the kids. She was very comfortable watching multiple children as well. She was so accepting and so...

- Halie A.

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