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Special needs caregivers in Fairfax, CA

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Leyla K.


Fairfax, CA

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Psychotherapist Associate

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I have many years of experience, a unique set of skills, along with years of experience in psychotherapy, personal assistance, elder care, tutoring, teaching etc. I had been in practice as a psychotherapist for 4 years but due to having to take an extended break, am redoing my hours to finish licensure. This means you get my in...
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Rachel J.


Fairfax, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Mary Poppins For Hire

Dear families, I am a professional career nanny with over 30 years of hands-on experience working with children of all ages, including several sets of multiples. In addition to my nanny experience, I have a wealth of experience as a family assistant. I have extensive experience with children on the Autism spectrum, as well as...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Trustline Certified

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Amanda S.


Fairfax, CA

$27-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Amanda, I'm 25 years old, I'm from Brazil. I have experience in childcare with children between 3 months old and 13 years old, in Brazil I worked at a children's martial arts academy for children between 4 and 12 years old, I also have experience as a nanny including caring for special children, and I also...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Irene E.


San Rafael, CA

$15-32/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families, My name is Irene. I'm pursing a career in nursing . I have been nannying/babysitting/house assistant for over 8 years now . My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. Ive also lead an academic pod during Covid . I find such joy in being a positive mentor In a child's life....
Irene can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"We love Irene so much she's part of the family, we moved so we had to end the nanny relationship. She is an incredible human being, great with kids, an awesome problem solver and very reliable. We miss her terribly. Any family would be happy to work with her and...

Talia E.

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Monica M.


Greenbrae, CA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi. My name Is Monica. I have taken care of all ages groups: newborns, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, children and teenagers. I studied physical therapy and have recently graduated with an associates in Psychology and behavioral sciences. I speak Spanish and English fluently. I also have an intermediate Italian language...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We are so grateful for Monica's loving, attuned care for our son, who was one year old when she worked with us. Monica worked with us part time for close to six months and was incredibly responsible, reliable and supportive. We only moved on because our schedules...

Annie E.

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Julia R.


Greenbrae, CA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For A Full Time Job ( Long Term Position )

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi families! My name is Julia, I have experience with children from 3 months to 12 years old, children with special needs, and have successfully potty trained 3 children. My goal is to help your child with their development as well as making sure that they are enjoying their time. I am responsible, punctual, very respectful,...
Julia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Julia is a great babysitter with a great heart. She is very energetic, creative, with a silly personality that always make the kids laugh and have a good time. She is also very responsible, respectful, organized and clean. I definitely recommend Julia and her work,...

Priscila S.

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Gabriela R.


Mill Valley, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

I love working with children of all ages and abilities. I have a teaching certificate from Mexico, and have studied Early Childhood Education at College of Marin. I am hardworking, CPR trained and have excellent references. In the mornings (8am-1pm) I work as a para educator for children with special needs in San Rafael. I live...
Gabriela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Gaby is wonderful. She’s been our afternoon nanny for almost 4 years, starting in September 2020. Our kids are now entering 1st and 2nd grade and we don’t need as much support, and we are sad to see her go. Gaby is consistently on time and reliable, and the kids...

Heidi R.

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Melissa S.


Greenbrae, CA

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time And Occasional Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Melissa. I am a professional career nanny and family assistant with 25 years of professional childcare experience that occurred over the age of 18. I have experience caring for children ages newborn - teens, including infant/adolescent multiples, and children with special needs and food allergies. I am...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Trustline Certified

5.0
"We recently had Melissa take care of our spirited, opinionated four year old for two days. I loved the way I observed her interacting with him: she treated him with respect, encouraged his imagination, and calmly remained the adult calling the shots, even when his...

Cary M.

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Jacqueline W.


Novato, CA

$30-50/hr4 yrs exp

The Ultimate Sitter/Swim Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there, My name is Jacqui and I want to thank you for taking a moment to glance over my profile. Since moving to the Bay Area 7 years ago, I have taken up several childcare positions. The first positions I took on were two after school teaching jobs: science and theater. These positions provided me with a chance to learn...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jacqui is fantastic, supportive, and developed a wonderful relationship with my son who adores her. My son has some minor sensory issues and she has created an exceptional balance of support, structure and fun! We feel very fortunate! She is energetic, warm and...

Gal S.

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Kaitlyn C.


Novato, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience caring for babies at 4 months to full-aged adults. I also have varying experience caring for individuals with special needs, including autism and behavioral challenges. I am a positive person and strive for providing a positive environment for the children and families I work for. I am fully...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I have worked with Kaitlyn for the past 2 1/2 years. She is a very Compassionate and caring person. She is efficient and pays great attention to detail. She is very artistic and fun and is a bundle of energy. She enjoys teaching, has a passion for cooking and...

Darcy M.

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Camila R.


San Rafael, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Of 10 Years, Looking For A Full-Time Job

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional caregiver, very patient, dedicated, and I have a flexible schedule. I am an on-call nanny/doula in San Francisco Bay Area, I have worked for more than 600 families. - + 20 years of Professional Childcare Newborn, Infant, Toddler & Children Experience - + 10 years of Professional Personal Assistant - + 3...
Camila can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Camila is a phenomenal caregiver. She has been taking care my son that has cerebral palsy for two years. He does lots of activities with him and makes him so happy. I highly recommended her!!! "

Care member

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Madalitso M.


Novato, CA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Full/Part Time Nanny, Family Assistant, Caregiver, House Keeper Available Now.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a mature woman who love kids. I am fun to be with; I am dependable, honest and flexible. I have worked with families taking care of of kids all ages in Marin County for over 10 years. I also have a few caregiving/elderly care/special needs. I live in San Marin, Novato. I have a clean CDL with reliable transport. I am CPR...
Madalitso can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Mada is a skilled, experienced, thoughtful caregiver. She took care of my 9-month-old son over several weeks. Mada came to my home prepared to bond and support my son's social, emotional, and physical development. For example, she wore a special necklace that...

Althea W.

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Estefania Z.


Novato, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

With more than a decade of experience in providing compassionate and reliable care, I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages with their daily living needs. My expertise spans elder care, special needs assistance, and chronic illness management, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. I am committed to enhancing the...
Estefania can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, respite care & more
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Sariah K.


Greenbrae, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked in the caregiving field for over 10 years. Specialize in special needs services. Have worked with newborn up to 16 y/o
Sariah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Danielle G.


San Rafael, CA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Caretaker

I worked as an ABA Therapist during my college years at OSU. As a teacher, I have worked with many children with Autism , ADD, ADHD, etc as well as students with other disabilities.
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Camila R.


San Rafael, CA

$40-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hello

My name is Camila, I have a phenomenal experience with children & adults special needs. I am very patient and gentle person. I have great references. I would love to work for you.
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Abbey B.


San Rafael, CA

$23-35/hr10 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...
Hi! My name is Claire and I am a great nanny becauseI love getting to really know kids and what makes them tick. I bring emotional intelligence, reliability, and experience in elementary education to the table, and I combine that with kindness, energy, and lots of creativity to get the very best out of them. I have had a...
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Claire U.


Belvedere Tiburon, CA

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Care Provider

HI! I have always prided myself in being compassionate, kind, accepting and creative. I am a fun-loving woman who loves to help others! While in college over the last 4 years I have used every opportunity to broaden my experiences with children and adults of all backgrounds. I have worked at a residential camp in Maine for the...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I absolutely love working with children! I have been babysitting ever since my freshman year of high school in 2009. I just recently graduated from SFSU majoring in Liberal Studies and Minoring in Special Education. I have experience with special needs children as well, working as a a Behavior Interventionist (BI). I am...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fairfax, CA

Irene E.

5.0

We love Irene so much she's part of the family, we moved so we had to end the nanny relationship. She is an incredible human being, great with kids, an awesome problem solver and very reliable. We miss her terribly! Any family would be lucky to work with her

- Talia E.

Monica M.

5.0

We are so grateful for Monica's loving, attuned care for our son, who was one year old when she worked with us. Monica worked with us part time for close to six months and was incredibly responsible, reliable and supportive. We only moved on because our schedules stopped aligning. Our son loved...

- Annie E.

Julia R.

5.0

Julia is a great babysitter with a great heart. She is very energetic, creative, with a silly personality that always make the kids laugh and have a good time. She is also very responsible, respectful, organized and clean. I definitely recommend Julia and her work, which she does with love.

- Priscila S.

Gabriela R.

5.0

Gaby is wonderful. She’s been our afternoon nanny for almost 4 years, starting in September 2020. Our kids are now entering 1st and 2nd grade and we don’t need as much support, and we are sad to see her go. Gaby is consistently on time and reliable, and the kids love playing with her. She is always...

- Heidi R.

Melissa S.

5.0

Melissa is incredible!! I hired her for a unique situation (a wedding i was in at a remote location, with the wedding party and all kids spending the night at a small house on the property). Melissa braved the weather and road conditions, came prepared not only for my 4mo (who seemed super...

- Nicholas E.

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