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Find special needs caregivers in Ferndale, CA that you’ll love

6 special needs caregivers are listed in Ferndale, CA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Ferndale, CA

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Saba M.


Ferndale, CA

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Caring For Your Special Need Child

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over three years caring for an autistic girl now 16 years old. During those three years, I taught her to do her own laundry, fold the laundry, use the microwave, make her lunch for school, prepare her own breakfast, make her own bed, change, take a show and basically be independent.
5.0
"Saba M. is a very loyal and committed employee. She performs such tasks as babysitting for our 25 year old autistic young man. Saba makes very simple meals and she intensely watches our son and waits on him patiently for anything he might need. The way Saba...

Patricia M.

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Lindsey S.


Ferndale, CA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Reliable Sitter/nanny With Lots Of Experience

I have 29 years of experience in caring for children. I have cared for all ages of children from a variety of different backgrounds and a variety of settings. My work with American Childcare in Chicago, IL provided me with experience in caring for large groups of children, children with special needs, children of all different...
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alexis B.


Eureka, CA

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun!

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, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & 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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Litzy C.


Fortuna, CA

$17-21/hr3 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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Rachel M.


Eureka, CA

$25/hr10 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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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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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