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Sarah L.


Santa Rosa, CA

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm kind, thoughtful, & active. I love to take the kids outside where we can explore nature (rather than watching them watch TV), take walks (if parents allow), bring the dog out w/ us, or do some fun arts & crafts, reading, or make-believe inside! My experience: -Newborn baby photographer in maternity units & NICUs (I...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Jennifer S.


Santa Rosa, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny & SLP

I have 40 years of experience supporting and encouraging the growth and education of children. My 16 nieces and nephews call me "The Fun Auntie". With a large family, I was typically in charge of children's activities. We enjoy sharing stories/memories, reading, nature hikes, scavenger hunts, arts/crafts, games, bubbles,...
Caring for children comes naturally for me. I started babysitting as a teen and have since come to love centering my career around children. I have extensive experience in the educational setting; from co-founding a self directed learning center here in Sebastopol to now working with children with special needs in one of our...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Otilia V.


Santa Rosa, CA

$30-50/hr20 yrs exp

I'm a compassionate and experienced CNA with over 20 years of experience. I'm kind, patient, and being warm, fun energy to every situation. I specialize in personal care, medication management, meal preparation, and overall creating a safe and comfortable environment for my patient. I'm skilled at providing companionship,...
Otilia can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands & more
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, light cleaning, meal prep
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Special Needs Care

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Maitri Cathleen G.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Kind And Dependable Mom & Educator With Expe Special Needs Experience

Hello Families. As a mom of two grown daughters I understand the need to have safe, respectful, and kind support when raising children. I am an educator and community arts advocate, and have many years of experience working with children in elementary schools in special education and general education. I also taught art and...
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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Andrea N.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

SPED Elementary Teacher

I have been teaching and working with special needs students since March 2021. I have been working with students age 4-8, so TK-2 grade! I have worked with students with several different disabilities like SLD, ASD, Cerebral Palsy, DiGeorge Syndrome, Down Syndrome, etc.
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.

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ellie is a great person! Fun and full of joy but yet very responsible and wise with the children. She is a trusted leader and respectful servant. Anyone who knows Ellie sees her contagious spirit and love for others. A true woman of integrity!"

Jason W.

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Raven S.


Santa Rosa, CA

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Well Rounded Care Provider

Hello! Thank you for stopping by to read about me. I am 39 years old and a mother of 8 in a blended family ranging in ages from young adults to 7. I am currently "semi-retired" from my corporate life as a Director to adult residential facilities for people with developmental and behavioral challenges. I work at Windsor High...
Raven can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Freedom R.


Santa Rosa, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider Available Now!

I have been caring for children in variety of settings with a range of needs for 10+ years. I have a true passion for children that are differently abled and was driven by my childhood to peruse a certificate in early childhood education with additional units in special education and child and adolescent psychology. I am CA...

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, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Alison L.


Windsor, CA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver and Aspiring Occupational Therapist

Since I was a child, I have always had a special place in my heart for those with special needs. Rather than playing with my classmates on the playground, I would spend time playing with the children in the special needs class. Such compassion for these children has been present throughout my life, and the reason behind why I am...
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Raven S.


Santa Rosa, CA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! Thank you for stopping by to read about me. I am 39 years old and a mother of 8 in a blended family ranging in ages from young adults to 7. I am currently "semi-retired" from my corporate life as a Director to adult residential facilities for people with developmental and behavioral challenges. I work at Windsor High...
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Christa A.


Rohnert Park, CA

$46/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I love children and have been working with and taking care of them since I was 12. I first started out babysitting in my neighborhood and for my family church. Through my church I have also watched children and teenagers with special needs from ages 4 months old to 16. I was a youth soccer coach for four years, and have...
Christa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Christa is energetic, caring, and lots of fun! "

Karen S.

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Janet F.


Rohnert Park, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Warm, Friendly Family Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am fully vaccinated, a young spirited, kind, calm, flexible worker who has lots of life experience with special needs, bilingual/Spanish language students, students who learn differently, with communication delays or barriers. I worked in classrooms assisting teacher for over 10 years. I also love working with babies. I have...
Janet can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Professional and caring, personable and transparent. Truly partners with other family members in making sure the elderly client is comfortable and the necessary needs are met. An excellent listener too! "

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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.

Christa A.

5.0

Christa is energetic, caring, and lots of fun!

- Karen S.

Janet F.

5.0

Professional and caring, personable and transparent. Truly partners with other family members in making sure the elderly client is comfortable and the necessary needs are met. An excellent listener too!

- Care member

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