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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Healdsburg, CA

The average posted rate is $28/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Healdsburg, CA

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Kristin F.


Healdsburg, CA

$28-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love children and find caring for them incredibly rewarding. I have a rich and varied experience working with children of all ages, but my specialty is caring for infants and toddlers. I have worked in a formal preschool setting but mostly I work as a babysitter, nanny or household assistant for private families. I have past...
Kristin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kristin has been an amazing caretaker for my children. She was so great with them and made me feel at ease while away. I know she is a perfect addition to our Family!"

Krista T.

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Sophia P.


Windsor, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi I'm Sophia! Let's Make Some Crafts

A little about me I am 19 and a student at University of Oregon studying advertising and art. I am a very patient and reliable person and I have 5 years of experience. My sister has special needs so I am very experienced working with children who have disabilities and also volunteered at a summer camp for kids with special needs...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Corinne B.


Forestville, CA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

The Fun Auntie

Hello! My name is Corinne, but I usually go by Cori. I am currently working in biotech in the genetics field and am gearing up to start a masters degree in clinical laboratory science. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and have numerous nieces and nephews. I spent a few years during my undergrad working with special needs...
Corinne can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Dominique E.


Guerneville, CA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Dominique

Hello! I'm a fun-loving, dependable, compassionate, highly trained child care professional with over 20 years of experience with a variety of ages and needs. For the past two years, before relocating to Guerneville, I was the Assistant Art Director for the Boys and Girls Club of America at two locations in Napa Valley, creating...
Dominique can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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,...
Hello, I am Alyssa! I haven't cared for any special needs kids before, but I do have experience from family members and close friends. I have a younger brother (6) who is diagnosed with autism so that's where most of my experience comes from. I also am familiar with children with ADHD and OCD. If you have any questions, feel...
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Danuta S.


Windsor, CA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver Available/Special needs

I am a 48-year-old female caregiver with extensive experience and a deep commitment to providing mature, responsible, and compassionate care. Easy to get along with. I am highly adaptable and ready to tailor my services to meet your specific preferences and needs. I moved to US after I graduated from University in 1999. I have...
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
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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Maribel F.


Santa Rosa, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 11years of experience and I am looking for long term. I have 6 years experience in group home settings and 5years in home private care giving. I am infant /adult CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. I am a very upbeat, caring, compassionate person Who loves nature and I find it very relaxing and I try to incorporate the...
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Susan D.


Sebastopol, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced child care provider/nanny and I am seeking full or part time employment. I have 23 years of experience and have cared for newborns, young infants, toddlers, young children, school age children and special needs children of differing ages. Since relocating a few years ago, I have worked for individual families...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sue took care of my son for over 2 years before he went to preschool. She is amazing! So patient and kind. Truly the baby whisperer! I cannot recommend her enough. She is punctual and lovely."

Kerin L.

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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: Errands, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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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Katherine M.


Santa Rosa, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Katherine, I am a graduate from Sonoma State University. I entered as a Kinesiology major, two years in I then added a minor in Child Development. I fell in love with the field and eventually switched my major to Early Childhood Development. I plan on getting my Masters in Behavior Analysis in the near...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I used Katherine once a week for several weeks. She showed up on time and my 11 month old seemed to really like her. She was able to get him down for naps which at times can be a struggle. I will continue to use her again when needed."

Justin D.

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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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Emily W.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-28/hr7 yrs exp

Upbeat Nanny With Animal + Special Needs Experience!

Hi there, my name is Emily and I can't wait to meet you! I have enjoyed several years of experience as a nanny for a special needs child with leukemia, as a babysitter, in addition to experience as an English tutor, and as an animal care technician for an international nonprofit animal rescue organization. I have professionally...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sarah L.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love to take the children outside where I can explore nature (rather than watching them watch TV), take walks (if the parents allow), bring the dog out with us (if they have one), or do some fun arts and crafts, reading, or make-believe inside! My experience: -Newborn baby photographer in maternity units & NICUs (I worked...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hello! I have 4 years of experience as a certified nursing assistant working in rehab facilities, Senior living homes, private homes, and currently per diem at Petaluma Valley Hospital. I have experience caring for those with autism and ASD. I am very experienced assisting with showers, mobility, cooking, feeding, light...
I'd describe my personality as responsible, creative, energetic and teamwork I like working with kids because it allows me to be creative and that means that change the daily routine I'm looking for a job that can provide me experience for the future I started working with kids when In my spare time, I like to go to the...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Healdsburg, CA

Kristin F.

5.0

Kristin has been an amazing caretaker for my children. She was so great with them and made me feel at ease while away. I know she is a perfect addition to our Family!

- Krista T.

Susan D.

5.0

Sue took care of my son for over 2 years before he went to preschool. She is amazing! So patient and kind. Truly the baby whisperer! I cannot recommend her enough. She is punctual and lovely.

- Kerin L.

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.

Katherine M.

5.0

Katherine is our go to caregiver. She is so sweet and great with our 2yr old twin girls. She is very reliable and great at responding quickly. My girls love her too. She also picks up at the end of the day and I can’t say how much I appreciate this. I highly recommend her if you’re looking for...

- Kayla B.

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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