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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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Candy R.


El Sobrante, CA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

5.0

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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

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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: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

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...

Amy P.

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Kaitlyn G.


Martinez, CA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kaitlyn. A little bit about me is, I have a lot of experience as I have worked in many classrooms, day cares, and nanny positions. I am attentive and fun, I like to keep the kids occupied and moving throughout the day, with various activities. I enjoy imaginative play, singing, dancing, reading, etc. I have spent...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kaitlyn was very attentive and hands on with my son and my daughter. We hired her on as a part time nanny and absolutely fell in love with her! We unfortunately moved out of state and couldn't keep her with us 10/10"

Isabella H.

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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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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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Kathleen K.


Vallejo, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider With Mental Health, Developmentally Challenged And Substance Abuse Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am experienced in the category of special needs. I have worked as a case manager in the mental Health field and have worked with detox and developmentally challenged individuals. I have worked with borderline, schizophrenic, bipolar, schizo-affective, depression, anxiety d/o individuals and many more. I have 7 years...
5.0
"Very gifted at her craft. A loving individual."

Angela H.

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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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Richard D.


Berkeley, CA

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Richard P.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm Richard, a multifaceted individual with expertise in marketing, dance, and caregiving. With a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and extensive training in Contemporary Dance from Mexico, I've worked as an Inclusive Dance Instructor, creating safe spaces for self-expression through movement for individuals of all abilities, and...
5.0
"Richard has worked with our family for the past several months on a part-time basis and he has become an integral part of the support system for our non-verbal 15 year old son. He is punctual, thoughtful,creative and incredibly kind. Richard has been able to...

Seth 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
"Kristine did an excellent job packing up my daughter's storage unit and shipping her items home. She was very kind and did a great job!"

Trish O.

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Leslie P.


Vallejo, CA

$40-41/hr7 yrs exp

Special Nanny!

Hi! My name is Leslie, I am looking to join a new family. Ideally one that has kids with special needs why would you ask? Well because I know what it's like (I have one too) I know the struggles that come along with it and I know how hard it is to find a nanny or a caregiver therefore I have dedicated the last seven years of my...
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Ann A.


Vallejo, CA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

sitter Available

I am a retired Occupational Therapist who loves working with children. I have worked with children ages 3-17 with academic and emotional challenges in the Napa and El Dorado County School Districts. I am currently working as a tutor and babysitter primarily in the afternoons and evenings.
5.0
"Ann tutored a client of ours with a traumatic brain injury on a weekly basis. She had patience and taught with respect and understanding."

Janeanne R.

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Ciara C.


Martinez, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Out Going, Creative, And Loving Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced, creative, and nurturing childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development, coupled with my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, led me to pursue a career in childcare. I believe in open and honest...
Ciara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Ciara is wonderful! She is extremely dependable, has wonderful communication skills, and does a wonderful job of caring for my 6 month old. We are very lucky to have Ciara in our home and anyone she works with would be lucky as well."

Jessica E.

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Kaya T.


El Sobrante, CA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 35 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Kaya, I am an attentive babysitter with a background in caring for multiple children. I am a positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. I am certified in First Aid and CPR with a dedication to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all children. I...
Kaya can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We had the pleasure of hiring Kaya to care for our son for the evening. She was so sweet and attentive with our 2.5 year old. She read him stories, played games with him and fed him dinner. She tidied up after playing and eating. We had an unexpected event and she...

Lauren V.

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Maria L.


Richmond, CA

$29-35/hr3 yrs exp

I have 3 years of experience in assisting elderly people or people with special needs! I consider myself very patient and I do my best to care for my clients.
Maria can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
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Abigail O.


Vallejo, CA

$17-22/hr4 yrs exp

I Offer Reliable Caregiving Services

Hello there My name is Abby , I am a 21-year-old caregiver ( also a dog mom ) and I would love to be a positive support to those in need care services . I've worked in-home care with special needs adults, with elderly in rehabilitation homes and assisted living facilities , and with children during personal babysitting jobs. My...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia
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Aliyanna L.


Vallejo, CA

$19-24/hr5 yrs exp

Exciting, Fun, And Energetic Care Giver!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel, grocery shopping, after school extracurriculars, homework/ tutoring and much more! I have also volunteered with special needs children. I will also ensure the safety and care of your children as my main priority, while ensuring your home is well kept!
Aliyanna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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Philip Neo M.


Pinole, CA

$16-35/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver With Special Needs Experience

I have several years of experience providing compassionate and personalized care to individuals with special needs. My background includes working with teens and adults, ensuring their unique challenges are met with patience and respect. I am dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can thrive and...
Philip Neo can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Windy G.


El Sobrante, CA

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs/Special Education Teacher/caretaker

Hello I'm a credentialed and screened current Special Education Teacher . I'm looking for temporary childcare work after 5 pm, for several hours or an evening. I have a Masters in Special Education and I have experience working in an ABA care center for moderate to severe developmental disabilities. I work with children aged 4-8...
Windy can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hercules, CA

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.

Kaitlyn G.

5.0

Kaitlyn was very attentive and hands on with my son and my daughter. We hired her on as a part time nanny and absolutely fell in love with her! We unfortunately moved out of state and couldn't keep her with us 10/10

- Isabella H.

Kathleen K.

5.0

Kathy really went the extra mile for me. She did all of the little things I would have wanted (but which were not necessarily expected), such as a phone call while negotiating the job and a confirmation text the day before work was to begin, almost as though she were reading my mind. And of course,...

- Harmony M.

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