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Special needs caregivers in Hercules, CA

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Alainna M.


Hercules, CA

$18-23/hr2 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

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Experience as a certified Registered Behavior Technician working with children ranging from 2 years old to 18 years old specifically diagnosed with autism for about two years.
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Leslie W.


Pinole, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Senoir Caregiver

5.0

(1)

My name is Leslie and I've been a senior care provider for the last 9 years Here are a few of my qualities! I'm loyal to my seniors and families I give 150% on the job I'm known for generous heart I'm great listener I cook low sodium, healthy meals I'm born and raised in the Bay Area, I know my way around I'm happily...
5.0
"Leslie was fantastic. She was professional, warm, personable, and flexible. It was a real joy to work with her. Highly recommended."

Patricia M.

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Candy R.


El Sobrante, CA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

My name is Candy R. I am a Registered Behavior Technician. I've been in the field since 2015. I hold an A. A. in Psychology and Liberal Arts in Social Behavior Sciences. I am attending school online through Purdue Global finishing my B. S. in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis. I anticipate to graduate by May 2023. I've...
5.0
"Candy is very responsible, caring and fun! Really good at following directions, goes above and beyond what is asked of her. I highly recommend!!"

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Amber T.


Richmond, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

3.5

(2)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a proud single mom of 5 children. 2 boys (now 32, 29), 3 girls( now 26, 22, 17). I also have a granddaughter 3. 5 yrs. Old. I love kids and my babies are not babies anymore :) I have taken care of children since I was 15. 5 yrs. Old and I grew up with my mother having an In home childcare with about 5-6 children...
5.0
"She is kind, fun, respectful, intuitive and learns quickly! I would definitely hire her again. She is our Saturday caregiver and cares for two seniors, an elderly couple married 54 years. He has Alzheimer's and diabetes."

Sara S.

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Marianne H.


Richmond, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a nanny/teacher who is very trustworthy, highly reliable and very experienced with little ones from newborns, twins, infants to toddler age/kindergarten, and school aged children. Do you need help in the care/mentoring/tutoring or babysitting with your child(ren) at home/school or daycare, overnight stay or occasional...
Marianne can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Marianne is the most wonderful nanny. She has provided the best care for our daughter as she's grown from infancy into toddler hood. Marianne is incredibly caring, trustworthy, and dependable. Our favorite things about Marianne: 1) She loves reading, music, art,...

Kimberly C.

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Brittany F.


Benicia, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Engaging Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Brittany. I have cared for infants/toddlers for over 10 years (non-consecutively), including multiples and children with special needs. I also supervise elementary/middle schoolers and provide pick-up/drop-off services. I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and also CPR and first aid trained. I have my own fully...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Brittany was awesome! We wouldn't hesitate to hire her again."

Mark G.

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Shurston H.


Richmond, CA

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

I am 26 years old and I have lots of experience with children, I like to be creative and come up with fun activities to keep the kids active and occupied . I have worked with Richmond PAL, Precious Angels Daycare , and Monterey Pines Community Center all located in Richmond Ca. My responsibilities were to be a group leader and...
Shurston can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very kind young lady my daughter loved her ! I would highly recommend her to anyone!"

lisa T.

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Yasoda D.


San Pablo, CA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked with intellectual disable person for 6 months in george miller center. Currently I work for marin county school of education for special children
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Judy R.


Rodeo, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Education Specialist Seeking Work With Individuals With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in the field of special needs for 13 years. I hold a Masters Degree in Special Education and an Education Specialist Credential. I have experience working with students with developmental differences 1:1, as a paraprofessional, and as a lead teacher. I have worked in preschool, elementary, middle, high school, and...
5.0
"Judy made a great connection with our son. She worked to find common ground and bonded over similar interests. Receptive to our rules to provide consistency, showed good insight into his special needs and made the time with him fun."

Kence A.

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Kyia W.


Vallejo, CA

$45-150/hr5 yrs exp

Here To Help

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! I'm a fun loving, passionate, gentle and caring college student here to help you all out. I love working with children of all capabilities. I have years of experience working with both typically developing children and children on the spectrum. Before graduating high school I nannied for a beautiful growing...
Kyia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kyia is warm and kind and my little one instantly took to her. She played with him nonstop and took amazing care of him. We will definitely have her come back."

Krisztina L.

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Liliana M.


Berkeley, CA

$30/hr20 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time And Night Time Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with two decades of experience, my passion lies in fostering the growth and development of young minds. My patient and calm demeanor creates a serene and supportive environment for children to thrive. I believe in clear and open communication with parents, ensuring that they are...
Liliana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Liliana has been a part of our family for the past two years. During this time, she was able to form a connection with each member of the family. With over 30 years of experience, her genuine love and compassion are evident in the way she interacts with our two...

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Cristal D.


Richmond, CA

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am passionate about helping others, I sense there is a need for us to spread love to anyone we encounter with. Working with those of special needs opens up my eyes and brings in meaning to my life and purpose here. I am here to learn and give my best to those in need of support. We all need an extra helping hand and its always...
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Annaliese P.


Berkeley, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

You And Your Child's New Favorite Sitter! :)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

My name is Annaliese and I am 24 years old. I have 11 official years of experience caring for children ranging from newborns to 15-year-olds, although I have been watching my younger brothers and neighbors since I was 11. I am currently working on two AS degrees in Biological Sciences and Health Sciences to transfer to UCSC, but...
Annaliese can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Our son loved Annaliese! She was prompt and immediately engaged him. Highly recommended and would hire her again."

Matthew L.

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Joseph D.


Vallejo, CA

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Joseph and I am compassionate, patient, caring and professional person. Registered nurse in the Philippines. And have 8 years experiences in different fields/setting like personal assitance home care like, bedbound patient, adhd/autism, Assisted living and Dementia, Skilled Facility, Rehab post/sub acute...
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Emily G.


El Sobrante, CA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have done care work in one way or another since I was a teenager, for special needs children and adults as well as with typically developing children. I also have experience working as a summer school art teacher for a Montessori school with children grades K-6th as well as a substitute one-on-one for children with special...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emily has been outstanding with our three children. She can match their high energy, keeps them entertained with excursions to the park, crafts, cooking, etc,. is never fazed, and always keeps things moving forward in a positive direction. She manages our special...

Rachel S.

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Elizabeth P.


Vallejo, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Live-In Or Live-Out Senior Caregiver Available (Trust-Line Certified)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

With 20+ years of paid experience in senior live-in home care and 20+ years in senior care, my strengths include: companionship, transportation to appointments, running errands, tending to dietary and special needs, bathing, light housekeeping and more. My experience includes seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia, stroke, diabetes,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, transportation, dementia, respite care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Elizabeth cared for our mom after her stroke and onset of dementia. She was patient and caring and went beyond our expectations as a caregiver. We would highly recommend Elizabeth."

Sara T.

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Karen R.


Martinez, CA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver Looking To Help Families In Need Of Quality Care For All Ages.

I am a licensed childcare provider for over 30 years. I have experience with diabetes care, insulin shots and blood sugar monitoring. Also experienced in mental health issues and senior care.
5.0
"I have the opportunity to know Karen for over 30 years. In my years of knowing her she has been the best caregiver of my children and others children. She has a sense of the child and anticipates their needs fully. She is very professional, knowledgeable and...

Paula R.

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Jenipher T.


San Pablo, CA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Family am CNA. am working in Neurological Behavior Facility. I will be happy to save your family. I have 20 years experience with special needs. On the bright side I like cooking and Housekeeping.
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Alyssa D.


Martinez, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Elementary School Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a graduate from San Jose State University with a degree in Liberal Studies (Preparation for Teaching). I have over 12 years of experience supervising and working with children. I currently work as a Paraeducator for children with special needs and I also tutor children between the ages of six and 12 with learning...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa was available at short notice to watch our three children. She turned up on time and instantly connected and engaged with our three children. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again."

Bec M.

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Kristine L.


Berkeley, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I worked for 14 years at the Disabled Students Program at UC Berkeley doing electric and manual wheelchair repair as well as fabricating adaptive aids. Something I discovered about myself: I'm handy and creative but more than anything, I love working with people. I have also worked with mentally disabled adults on Cape Cod and...
5.0
"I have known Kris well for over 34 years. We wrote, practiced and performed in a band for about ten years and I spent countless hours working closely with Kris in a variety of situations. Since then we have remained close friends and I am well aware of the numerous...

Kathleen K.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hercules, CA

Leslie W.

5.0

Leslie was fantastic. She was professional, warm, personable, and flexible. It was a real joy to work with her. Highly recommended.

- Patricia M.

Candy R.

5.0

Candy was able to connect with my child easily. She is able to see when a behavior is about to begin and provided helpful advice after I saw her calm down my son very quickly. She’s very pleasant to work with as well.

- Care member

Amber T.

5.0

She is kind, fun, respectful, intuitive and learns quickly! I would definitely hire her again. She is our Saturday caregiver and cares for two seniors, an elderly couple married 54 years. He has Alzheimer's and diabetes.

- Sara S.

Marianne H.

5.0

We enthusiastically recommend Marianne as a nanny and caretaker for children of any age including infants. Marianne began caring for our daughter when she was 4 months old. For the last 1.5 years she has cared for our daughter full-time. Now that our daughter is going to a day care part-time -- to...

- Amy P.

Brittany F.

5.0

Brittany was absolutely wonderful with my 11-year-old son. She was always punctual and very communicative.

- Maria P.

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