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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hayward, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Hayward, CA

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Michael A.


Hayward, CA

$15/hr1 yrs exp

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I have been working with a home care since February of 2023, working largely with clients that have special needs. I don't smoke, drink or do drugs. I am very patient, motivated and easygoing.
Michael can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Lakeisha S.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Mommy-experience With Special Needs Autism And Down Syndrome.

4.5

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Lakeisha S. and I have a degree in Kinesiology from Fresno state (Alumni 2006). My intentions were to pursue a career in the sports field (considering I was a track athlete from childhood-18 yrs.) but when I graduated, there was a change of heart. I have most of my experiences as a mother first, to my beautiful...
4.0
"Keisha was definitely an awesome provider with strong passion and patience as a special needs provider. She made a great connection with my son engaged him and quickly form trusted and supporting bond. She is trustworthy and she became part of the fabric of our...

Donald W.

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Jocelyn C.


Oakland, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

Parents, if you are looking for a teacher/childcare provider to provide quality care & education for your kids, you landed in the right place. I am here to partner with you to raise your children! I have associate degrees in child development & childhood education, and certifications in infant & toddler specialist, and...
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Teresa B.


Fremont, CA

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

FUN AND RESPONSIBLE NANNY .

Childcare-Director I have 15+ years experience with special needs children, ages 3 weeks to 10 years of age. I have 10 years experience working with infants and toddlers. Potty training, numbers, colors and all other age appropriate lessons. Huge fan of reading and outdoor activities-walks , park and library . If help is...
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Terri has been with us for over a year, and she's been amazing! From taking care of our son as a baby to helping him grow into a chatty toddler, Terri has felt like part of our family. We're sad to see her go, but our little one is off to daycare for more peer...

Maggie Z.

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Mario P.


San Ramon, CA

$23-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! I am a friendly and motivated 25-year-old bay area native. I work for Contra Costa ARC and assist those with special needs. I am reliable and always willing to jump right in and help when needed. I am a musician, animal lover, video game enthusiast and really value spending time with good friends & family. Lets face it,...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My boys enjoyed hanging out with Mario at home and the skate parks. He is kind and considerate. A good role model for teenage boys. "

Mary R.

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Aneti L.


Oakland, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been doing special care need care for 10years and up. Have been working with different patients.
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Amber R.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun Loving, Reliable Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Amber. I a 41year-old mother who is married and from the Bay Area. I have loved and cared for children as long as I can remember. With over 25 years experience working with children, I have taught swimming, gymnastics, as well as nannying for multiples- special needs and multiples. No matter the age/ I am excited to...
Amber can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Amber was a wonderful nanny to my toddler. She brought such positive energy to the position and loved to sing, read, dance, and play with him. She always made sure the house was tidy at the end of the day and my son looked forward to her arrival in the morning....

Raquel F.

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Alejandra J.


Fremont, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Highlights -Legendary Customer Service. -Bilingual : English and Spanish -Special training for autistic children and for children with anger management challenges. -Able to problem solve and speak with people in a calm and patient manner, work well with others and alone. Professional Experience Nanny, Mountain View, Palo Alto...
Alejandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alejandra was our nanny from the time our son was three months old to seven months. She is an awesome nanny that cared deeply for our son. In fact, she felt more like an extended family member than a nanny. She was full of positive energy and easy to work with....

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Joan M.


Fremont, CA

$5-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Joan.. I have watched a young man with Down syndrome occasionally since he was 5 years old, he is 21 years old now. He is the son of my sister's best friend and a friend to our family. I have watched him on date nights and/or a day out for shopping with the girls.
5.0
"I Love working with Joan it is like having my mom around again. She keeps things in order and keeps me posted through out the day! I still work with Joan and plan to continue doing so in the future whenever possible."

Ayisha B.

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Bonnie B.


Alameda, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have personal and professional experience with children who have special needs. My son has special needs and I assist families navigate the IEP process currently. I also have a masters degree in psychology and have worked my entire career with special needs people of all ages. I have worked in all settings from inpatient,...
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Natalia E.


Union City, CA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Ms Good Vibes Only

I have 11+ years of geriatric care experience as well as care for paraplegic and quadriplegic patients and children/adults with special needs. I am reliable, patient, creative person, able to provide a supervised, safe and stable environment for your loved ones. I can help with all ADL as well as transportation / errands/...
Natalia can also help with: Personal care, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

My experience with children varies in age from toddlers to teenagers. I most recently in the past four years have worked with special needs students for the school district in San Leandro (elementary and high school). I received training through the school for crisis and behaviors with students (verbal, nonverbal autistic...
Janelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi My Name is Trozie and I seriously love hanging out with children! (I am fully vaccinated, up to date on CPR and first aid certifications, I have early childhood education units, water safety and special needs and medical care experience.)
Trozalla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sarah V.


San Ramon, CA

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Sarah, a BSN nursing student with a diverse background in caregiving. I have experience working with toddlers, adolescents, and older adults. I have experience with children with special needs, and as a CNA I work with many geriatric patients. My passion for helping others began early, and I've had the opportunity to...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

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Ashley W.


Newark, CA

$30-40/hr4 yrs exp

My name is Ashley and I am a full time nanny/caregiver with over 5 years of professional experience in this industry. Over the last 5 years I have worked almost exclusively with children that are on the autism spectrum. I am an extremely patient and caring individual and I feel that working with children truly is my calling. I...
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Michele C.


San Ramon, CA

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Vetted Senior Caregiver

I am a fit 61 year young responsible, honest, reliable & compassionate caregiver. I'd describe my personality as caring, positive & patient. I like caring for seniors because I like helping those in need of assistance. I enjoy jobs where I can help my client get out & about - so many seniors stop interacting with the world...
Michele can also help with: Transportation, personal care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
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Shaunette L.


Oakland, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Working With Children For Several Decades.

I've always loved working with children. Whether I worked as a special needs children's attendant, teaching a class in church, or vocal /acting coaching. They've always held a special part in my heart.
Shaunette can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Mindi P.


Oakland, CA

$22-35/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! I'm a dedicated full-time college student majoring in Psychology, with a strong focus on child development and special needs. I have a heartfelt passion for providing nurturing care to children of all abilities, and I also have four years of experience working with kids in various settings. As a proud mom to my vibrant...
I volunteer at my church for the "buddy system", every Sunday I work one on one with a special needs kid. My neighbor (who is like a sister to me) has down syndrome and I have helped take care of her.
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Kaitlin W.


San Ramon, CA

$36/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver To Children Or Animals

Hello! My name is Kaitlin and I am currently 22 years old looking for a care giving job. I have 8+ years of experience working with all ages (dogs and humans.) I also have 2+ years of experience working with special needs children along with CPR certification and first aid training. When I begin working with a new family, I...
Kaitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hayward, CA

Lakeisha S.

4.0

Keisha was definitely an awesome provider with strong passion and patience as a special needs provider. She made a great connection with my son engaged him and quickly form trusted and supporting bond. She is trustworthy and she became part of the fabric of our home life and outside activities for...

- Donald W.

Teresa B.

5.0

Terri has been with us for over a year, and she's been amazing! From taking care of our son as a baby to helping him grow into a chatty toddler, Terri has felt like part of our family. We're sad to see her go, but our little one is off to daycare for more peer interaction. Terri is super...

- Maggie Z.

Mario P.

5.0

My boys enjoyed hanging out with Mario at home and the skate parks. He is kind and considerate. A good role model for teenage boys.

- Mary R.

Amber R.

5.0

Amber has picked up my two kiddos (ages 4 and 7) from school/preschool for the last two years. They do lots of fun stuff together, and Amber is a big help with laundry and keeping the house tidy. She’s amazing!

- Care member

Alejandra J.

5.0

Alejandra was amazing! We facetimed beforehand to make sure we were comfortable. She came for 3.5 hours in the evening to my house to babysit my 10 year old daughter. She liked Alex right away. They played games, drew pictures, shared stories, and had lots of fun. She was great with our dog also....

- Care member

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