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Linda O.


Sebastopol, CA

$25-40/hr

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To whom it may concern ~ Family's and Clients I have been caring for clients for many years ~ I prefer the word personal assistant As I assist clients with as little or as much assistance needed ~ Clients I have cared for with the following challenges ~ Dementia Alzheimer's ALS Parkinson's Quadriplegic Paraplegic...
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Rick R.


Santa Rosa, CA

$28-50/hr5 yrs exp

About Me

I love working with all kids, however working with and caring for kids with exceptionalities has really brought a new light to my life. I have had the fortunate opportunities to work with students with a wide variety of interests, abilities, needs and goals. With this, I have gained experience in the fields of special...
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Allison B.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as fun, creative, upbeat, loving, and adventurous. I work as an RBT during the year (working with special needs kiddos) within a school district. Usually available around holidays and on weekends. Looking for some other kiddos to give my time and care to while I have the time:) In my spare time, I...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I'm a passionate caregiver with 9 years of experience. It's my joy to support families by providing a reliable childcare option. As a parent myself, I understand the importance of open communication and follow the parents' preferred method. I also have experience with special needs children. I'm patient, calm, and nurturing,...
Antonina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Carin S.


Windsor, CA

$18-23/hr

Windsor Mom. Very Experienced And Specialize In Infants.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Carin and I'm a mother of 4 (17, 11, 9 and 5). I've been a foster parent for many years and specialize in infants. I have experience with special needs children and worked with children with autism for two years. I have also had my own daycare. I worked with sexual assault and domestic violence survivors for about...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Joshua C.


Santa Rosa, CA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Highly Recommended By Kindergarten Teacher Manny (gay Male)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 7+ years of exp caring for children, both young & old, elders with progressive dementia, hospice, special needs adults, & non-verbal children with autism. Heck! My twin brother is on the spectrum! Caring is who I am & I want to use these strengths while I pursue my degree in social-work. I come highly recommended by...
Joshua can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Dominique E.


Guerneville, CA

$20-40/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Awesome Caregiver!

Hello! My name is Dominique and I live in Silverlake. I am a very fun, loyal, dependable, and compassionate person. I like hiking, arts & crafts, yoga, sunsets, coffee and sweets. I have a fun, patient, and energetic personality. I have experience in special needs care with children and adults. I assisted with bathing, feeding,...
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Sarah J.


Sebastopol, CA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Caring for children has been one of the great joys of my life. I have a decade of experience caring for a variety of children in multiple settings. I've worked as a Registered Behavior Technician, providing behavioral therapy to special needs children. For the 3 years before that, I was the nanny for premature, bilingual...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi there I've always interested in helping Seniors as I brought up in a country where we valued our seniors. So in my homeland and that is Fiji Island we take of our own elders. Would love to do my best in every opportunities will be given. My mission is to provide my best of Care as my Heavenly Father watching me from above.
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Raven S.


Santa Rosa, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Hi there, my name is Raven and I am a Mother of two and currently attend American River College. I am working on my Psychology for transfer as well as my Occupational Therapy Assisting degrees. Long term I am working towards my life-long goal of a doctorate in Neuroscience. I am proficient in ASL as well as SEE and I have been...

Ellie M.


Santa Rosa, CA

$22-30/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi there! I've been working in childcare for over 6 years and have worked with children ages 0-13. I also have experience in caring for children with special needs such as Autism and HDHD. I have cared for children with a variety of different allergies as well. I love all ages and enjoy being flexible in my activities depending...
Ellie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ellie has a contagious joyful spirit. She is naturally gifted with children. Ellie loves to encourage kids to use their imagination and be creative. She is responsible and respectful of many parenting styles. I highly recommend Ellie to care for your children, she...

Amy M.

Amanda C.


Windsor, CA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

I am a student at gavilan, currently working to get into a nursing program. I currently work part time as a Habilitation Provider with special needs kids. I have been working with kids for about 4-5 years.
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

About Hi I'm Brad Im friendly, reliable and honest. I enjoy working with and mentoring, coaching youth. I have 10 years in the Mental Health field working with both youth and adults. I am physically fit and enjoy outdoor activities. I offer supervision, mentoring and coaching 1 on 1 in different capacities and environments...

Carli R.


Windsor, CA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Very experienced, I am a mom myself. I have also had experience caring for my three younger siblings from infancy up to age 10. Also experienced caring for a child with special needs(I have a sibling with Down syndrome.) I worked as a teacher's aide for an elementary class through my high school ROP program for one year. I am...
Carli can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Meghan L.


Rohnert Park, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Meghan and I am a transitional kindergarten teacher. I live in Sonoma. I have been a date night sitter, full time nanny, special needs provider, preschool teacher, elementary teacher and just about anything in between. My degrees are in early childhood education, early childhood studies and social and behavioral...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Meghan worked for us for a summer, and occasionally after school. She was fantastic with the kids, super patient and always upbeat and friendly. She was a great homework helper with my special need daughter as well. My kids loved having her here. Highly recommend. "

Angelika M.

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Barbara H.


Rohnert Park, CA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Very Caring Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive nanny experience and experience with elderly people with physical and mental limitations. I am very trainable, but not suitable for jobs requiring therapy training.
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Janet F.


Rohnert Park, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mature Woman Seeking Part Time Assistance Position. 2-3 Days Per Week (Day Hours)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an easygoing 64-year-old, good listener, warm personality seeking to be a companion and can help with medications, light meals, and drives to appointments, etc. I like to walk, listen to music, read, art appreciator, artistic soul with a sense of humor. I have been involved in Hospice and caring for my Father with CHF and...
Janet can also help with: Dementia, respite care, companionship, mobility assistance
Skills:

CNA

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I'm so happy that I found Janet. She is reliable, punctual, communicative and a very lovely person. She offers warmth and compassion and always made me feel safe and secure."

Audrey D.

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Ma De La Cruz A.


Santa Rosa, CA

$48/hr10 yrs exp

I Enjoy Helping Others

I'm a C. N. A (Certified Nurse Assistant) I speak English and Spanish more than 10 years experience I have various recommendation letters. I'm a person who loves to help others, especially those who can't help themselves or having special needs. Helping them makes me feel like I can ease their daily activities and influence...
Ma De La Cruz can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Oh I was so very lucky to have Maria care for my mom! My mom absolutely loved Maria!!! And my mom could be difficult and didn't love everyone. She sufferers from Alzheimer's. Maria was amazing with her and took incredible care, but more than than my mom just loved...

Noni S.

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Waisea K.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-21/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a 17-year-old special needs daughter who has a little of everything. She is speech delayed and also suffers from silent seizures with which she is taking medication for. This experience has taught me a lot about caring for special needs. I also do Senior care for the last 8 yrs and I am well versed with the knowledge &...
5.0
"Amazing, understanding, motivated, willing to learn our methods of care, very helpful. So excited to work with Wise. His family is a gift to our family."

Lois D.

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Jhara J.


Santa Rosa, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Jhara

I love the field of caregiving very much, Taking care of individuals who can no longer care for themselves is something that is very important to me. I treat my clients like family. I started working in small facility (care home) then I move to a big facility as a caregiver at Brookdale chanate. I become med-tech after they gave...
5.0
"Great caregiver ,great communicator and very dependable"

Willie T.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Forestville, CA

Ellie M.

5.0

We interviewed Ellie and really wanted to move forward with hiring her. We ended up having a change of plans and could not do so, but definitely our experience of her was worth telling other families about in case you want to consider her. She is a very genuine person and given her work and...

- Elizabeth N.

Meghan L.

5.0

Meghan worked for us for a summer, and occasionally after school. She was fantastic with the kids, super patient and always upbeat and friendly. She was a great homework helper with my special need daughter as well. My kids loved having her here. Highly recommend.

- Angelika M.

Janet F.

5.0

I'm so happy that I found Janet. She is reliable, punctual, communicative and a very lovely person. She offers warmth and compassion and always made me feel safe and secure.

- Audrey D.

Ma De La Cruz A.

5.0

Oh I was so very lucky to have Maria care for my mom! My mom absolutely loved Maria!!! And my mom could be difficult and didn't love everyone. She sufferers from Alzheimer's. Maria was amazing with her and took incredible care, but more than than my mom just loved Maria! She is so many things, a...

- Noni S.

Waisea K.

5.0

Amazing, understanding, motivated, willing to learn our methods of care, very helpful. So excited to work with Wise. His family is a gift to our family.

- Lois D.

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