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Special needs caregivers in Inverness, CA

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Megan Ashley B.


Inverness, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

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I have 10 years experience supporting adults with special needs. I've helped with medical appointments, shopping, medication management, meal preparation
Megan Ashley can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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Rubi E.


Novato, CA

$30/hr18 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with 18 years in the field, I'm passionate about fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my innate ability to connect with children and positively impact their lives. My patient and calm...
Rubi can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rubi has cared for our now 3 year old boy since he was 1 year old. She is a deeply empathetic, nurturing and responsible caregiver who we have been very fortunate to work with! Rubi has been a pillar for our family, showing up reliably without fail, communicating...

Lauren A.

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Melissa S.


Greenbrae, CA

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time And Occasional Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Melissa. I am a professional career nanny and family assistant with 25 years of professional childcare experience that occurred over the age of 18. I have experience caring for children ages newborn - teens, including infant/adolescent multiples, and children with special needs and food allergies. I am...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We recently had Melissa take care of our spirited, opinionated four year old for two days. I loved the way I observed her interacting with him: she treated him with respect, encouraged his imagination, and calmly remained the adult calling the shots, even when his...

Cary M.

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Kaitlyn C.


Novato, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience caring for babies at 4 months to full-aged adults. I also have varying experience caring for individuals with special needs, including autism and behavioral challenges. I am a positive person and strive for providing a positive environment for the children and families I work for. I am fully...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have worked with Kaitlyn for the past 2 1/2 years. She is a very Compassionate and caring person. She is efficient and pays great attention to detail. She is very artistic and fun and is a bundle of energy. She enjoys teaching, has a passion for cooking and...

Darcy M.

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Megan T.


Petaluma, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Extraordinaire

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

From a young age I knew that I wanted a career involving working with children. My experience began working in an after school care program while pursuing my education in childhood development (ECE). From there I began working as a Para Educator with special needs children in the public school systems before moving on to...
Megan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Megan started with our family when our son was 5 months old and stayed on with us for 4 years (which included the birth of our daughter). She has truly become a part of our family and it is an incredible feeling to leave for work knowing my kids are safe, loved,...

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Madalitso M.


Novato, CA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Full/Part Time Nanny, Family Assistant, Caregiver, House Keeper Available Now.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a mature woman who love kids. I am fun to be with; I am dependable, honest and flexible. I have worked with families taking care of of kids all ages in Marin County for over 10 years. I also have a few caregiving/elderly care/special needs. I live in San Marin, Novato. I have a clean CDL with reliable transport. I am CPR...
Madalitso can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Mada is a skilled, experienced, thoughtful caregiver. She took care of my 9-month-old son over several weeks. Mada came to my home prepared to bond and support my son's social, emotional, and physical development. For example, she wore a special necklace that...

Althea W.

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Julia R.


Greenbrae, CA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For A Full Time Job ( Long Term Position )

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi families! My name is Julia, I have experience with children from 3 months to 12 years old, children with special needs, and have successfully potty trained 3 children. My goal is to help your child with their development as well as making sure that they are enjoying their time. I am responsible, punctual, very respectful,...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Julia is fantastic with our toddler - who she has looked after as a babysitter for the last two years. She is extremely trustworthy, reliable, positive, and genuinely cares about, and loves, children. I wouldn’t hesitate to continue to recommend her to friends "

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Estefania Z.


Novato, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

With more than a decade of experience in providing compassionate and reliable care, I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages with their daily living needs. My expertise spans elder care, special needs assistance, and chronic illness management, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. I am committed to enhancing the...
Estefania can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, respite care, hospice services & more
Hello! I am a San Anselmo native and mom to two fabulous teens. I also previously taught preschool so I am confident with all ages. I am currently in Nursing School and am CPR certified. I am a non smoker and have a clean and reliable car. I also have experience working with special needs. I am looking for weekday...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Christy G.


Novato, CA

$17-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hello I'm Christy! I'm a 22-year-old with a heck of a lot of experience! I worked in caregiving, a special ed department in an elementary school and at a trauma informed care center. (CPR, Special needs care, TBRI training, Pat down/restraint training, class room teaching and tutoring, transportation, deescalation skills,...
Christy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Estefania Z.


Novato, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Karolina and I have been a caregiver for over eight years. I have worked with many different families whose children have different disabilities. I have a reliable vehicle, full insurance and a valid drivers license. References are available upon request.
I have been dedicated to the Boys and Girls Club for the past three years as a Club Director. I work closely with children aged 5 to 12, including those with special needs. Building connections, getting to know each child personally, and creating lasting memories are the highlights of my role. As a creative individual, I enjoy...
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
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Ana Carolina O.


Novato, CA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Ana

Hello family! I'm Ana, I'm 25 years old and I'm from Brazil. I live kids and take care of them it's a huge privilege for me. Following your development and your world perspective enchants me. I have experience with kids in Brazil, with the children's ministry in my Brazilian church and here in United States as au pair, taking...
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Ana S.


Novato, CA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

I'm an experienced childcare provider with more than five years of experience caring for children of all ages in my church in Brazil and kids in my family, and experience as au pair here in USA, including special needs care. I also have CPR training and First Aid training. I speak English, Portuguese and a little bit of...
For the past 7 years I have spent a considerable amount of time helping the geriatric community primarily those with Alzheimer's and Dementia as well as those in SNF where I worked with a greater range of individuals with issues ranging from hip surgeries, ms, to post radiation treatment patients. Recently I have begun working...
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Thais R.


San Rafael, CA

$36-45/hr4 yrs exp

I have experience in providing full care for children, including administering medications as prescribed, preparing and serving meals tailored to their dietary needs, and assisting with bathing and personal hygiene. For example, I cared for a child with special needs who required daily medication and a strict meal schedule. I...
Thais can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Laurel S.


San Rafael, CA

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

Intuitive Caregiving

I have over 3 years of paid caregiving experience with those with special needs and also dementia. I will get to know each person and take each day as a new learning experience to grow into a better caregiver. I thoroughly enjoy being of assistance to others while also giving them the independence and respect that they deserve....
Laurel can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
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Madalitso M.


Novato, CA

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

I have six years experience taking care of elders, chronically ill adults and kids with special needs. I have a great passion doing this.
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Monica B.


Petaluma, CA

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I was an aid at a school for special needs children in San Anselmo from 2017-2020. I helped with everyday life skills, such as speech, grocery shopping, budgeting, laundry, cooking, dishes, etc.
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Laurel S.


San Rafael, CA

$42-45/hr3 yrs exp

Intuitive Special Needs Sitter/assistant

I have over 4 years of experience (5yrs-45yrs) with those on the autism spectrum, cognitive disabilities, managing seizures, I used to do ABA therapy with young children as well. I have experience with dressing, bathing assistance, and am overall a very intuitive caretaker. I am looking forward to hearing from you!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Inverness, CA

Rubi E.

5.0

Rubi has cared for our now 3 year old boy since he was 1 year old. She is a deeply empathetic, nurturing and responsible caregiver who we have been very fortunate to work with! Rubi has been a pillar for our family, showing up reliably without fail, communicating clearly about Russell and always...

- Lauren A.

Melissa S.

5.0

Melissa is incredible!! I hired her for a unique situation (a wedding i was in at a remote location, with the wedding party and all kids spending the night at a small house on the property). Melissa braved the weather and road conditions, came prepared not only for my 4mo (who seemed super...

- Nicholas E.

Kaitlyn C.

5.0

From the moment Kaitlyn joined our family to care for our little one—part-time between the ages of 6 to 13 months—she became an indispensable part of our lives. Her intuitive understanding of our daughter's needs helped us navigate through some of the most significant milestones with ease and...

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Megan T.

5.0

Megan was a god-send to our family. She is a seasoned career nanny - and a pro at raising children. Not only did she help raise my daughter to be a smart, capable, school-ready toddler during the most developmentally critical time of her life, but she became a dear friend and surrogate family...

- Care member

Madalitso M.

5.0

Mada is a skilled, experienced, thoughtful caregiver. She took care of my 9-month-old son over several weeks. Mada came to my home prepared to bond and support my son's social, emotional, and physical development. For example, she wore a special necklace that immediately caught his attention and led...

- Althea W.

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