Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Lafayette, CA

$29-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Long-term Nanny Available

5.0

(1)

Hi, my name is Kelley and I have been caring for babies and children, personally and professionally for over 30 years. Currently, I am seeking a long-term nanny position, 32-40 hours a week, four days a week and am available to nanny 25-30 miles from Oakland. I have flexibility with ages, days and hours for the right fit. I...

Kelley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Kelley has been our nanny for two years, and we couldn’t be more grateful that she came into our lives. She has taken care of our now almost 3 year old son and 9 month old daughter regularly, and we all absolutely love her. Kelley is not only dependable,...

Ashley Z.

Kyo R.

Pleasant Hill, CA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun-Loving Special Needs Nanny

3.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a very loving, caring, fun and silly mom. I have three wonderful children in college that I am very proud of. I am 51 years old and I have always loved kids, I'm just a natural. I am very reliable and very responsible. I am very silly but firm with a lot of love. I have been watching kids for over 35 years and special...

5.0

"Kyo has been with my child for the past 2 yrs. She's like our family and my son bonds with her. That's what we really need and they both explore a lot."

Suchitra S.

Rae C.

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former special education teacher. I have a BA in Elementary Education/Special Education. I am a creative, fun, animal friendly, youthful, former teacher, It is my joy to help your family thrive in a positive atmosphere. My hobbies and loves are creating art, healthy cooking, exploring nature, festivals, and of course...

Alyssa D.

Martinez, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Elementary School Teacher

5.0

(1)

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.

Ana W.

Danville, CA

$37/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

4.8

(8)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm Ana! I have over a decade of childcare experience with all ages. I drive a Toyota 4-Runner. I have acquired extensive child care/development and knowledge/experience over the years and I feel equipped for virtually any situation that may arise. I graduated from CU with degrees in Psychology and Spanish. I have nannied since...

Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Ana is very good at putting her full focus on your child and their needs while adding the fun loving touch my family knows her for!"

Alisha K.

Kristine L.

Berkeley, CA

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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 worked under my supervision in a group residence, providing supportive care to adults with intellectual disabilities. She is honest, dependable, and trustworthy, qualities which are vital to me as a protector of potentially vulnerable people. Beyond...

Gail B.

Carlo U.

$28/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi. I came here in the United States since 2012, since then I have been working as a health care provider. I graduated Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2008, I worked as a volunteer Nurse in our small community for 2 years and worked in a Private Hospital in the Philippines for 1 year and a half before migrating. I worked here...

Carlo can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services, mobility assistance & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0

"Dependable, punctual, trustworthy, kind and a great bedside manner that's Carlo. He cared for my 63 year old husband who had two strokes, has right side paralysis, has pretty much a lot of physical deficits, as well as stroke aphasia (difficult for him to talk and...

Patricia A.

Kristal N.

$30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristal and I have been working with children for the past seven years. I was a Registered Behavioral Therapist for six years, and specialize in children with special needs, specifically the Autism Spectrum. I have experienced working with families I've met through Care. com and all have been truly wonderful!...

Kristal can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"My child liked Kristal right away. Kristal is pleasant and flexible. We enjoy working with her."

Deborah H.

Danikalynn A.

$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love been around kids of all ages, before I became a nanny I was working with child as a group leader/ after school coordinator. I have also worked with kids with special need. I have 4 children of my own. I enjoy doing activities, learning, coloring, singing, building clubhouses, baking if child/ren is old enough and like...

Danikalynn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Danikalynn is wonderful with children. She came in a pinch to support me with my 8 and 4 year olds. She was prompt, sweet, attentive, and assertive. I would absolutely book her again."

Connie S.

Madelene S.

Walnut Creek, CA

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Maddie, I am a UCSD grad on the path to becoming a child psychologist. I practice gentle and positive discipline techniques and have a passion for instilling confidence and self regulation skills in children. I began babysitting at age 11, and haven't stopped since! Over the years, I have gained experience...

Madelene can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Madeline is a wonderful babysitter. Our girls always enjoyed spending time with her and we knew they were in good care with her."

Gemini M.

Bridget B.

Berkeley, CA

$30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Drop In/Date Night Sitter!

4.8

(17)

Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Bridget and I'm 23. I use to work at daycare where I usually cared for multiple kids at a time. I worked with many different types of kids such as twins/siblings, children with special needs and babies. I am CPR, First Aid, and AED certified. I have recently completed a babysitting class where we specifically learned...

Bridget can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Bridget cared for our 16 month old for 3 days while I was in the Bay Area for a work trip. Bridget and my daughter, who is often wary of strangers, became fast friends and had lots of fun together. Bridget was right on time and was highly responsive over text....

Emily H.

Gena B.

$17/hr • 4 yrs exp

Oakland: Special Needs Care Provider

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Gena. I'm currently obtaining a Masters in Social Work. As a caregiver, it is important to listen attentively to every child and to identify their individual strengths in order for them to see the greatness they have within themselves. I currently provide play therapy services at a bilingual elementary school,...

5.0

"Gena has great compassion, patience, and integrity. She accompanies and mentors our disabled son in the community and at home working on daily living skills. "

Tracy J.

Madison M.

$20-32/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Educator

5.0

(1)

I am a Special Education Paraprofessional with the summer off. I have two years of experience working with kids that have a very wide range of disabilities, from ADHD to nonverbal. I specialize in Autism and behavior management, but I love working with all kids. I also have five years of experience being a caregiver with the...

5.0

"Madison has experience working with kids with special needs, she cared for my 9 year old who has Down syndrome. Madison also aided her academically."

Natalie A.

Cherrelle W.

Pleasant Hill, CA

$50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Bay Area Newborn Specialist!

5.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families, I am a Newborn Care Specialist and certified doula and nanny for over 32 years. I adore babies and have a great deal of experience with children of all ages. As a certified advanced newborn care specialist and postpartum doula, I've traveled with families, stayed overnight while families get the rest they...

Cherrelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel

Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

5.0

"Cherrelle is the most compassionate and caring nanny in my experience. Her care for my son as a toddler laid some foundation in his upbringing. Cherrelle is trustworthy, nimble and puts the kids first. "

Care member

Rose L.

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Creative And Highly Specialized Child Caretaker

5.0

(15)

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified Postpartum Doula, Special Needs Caretaker and Nanny. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I support play based learning and have extra training around social and emotional growth in regard to behavioral health and other emotional or...

Rose can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Rose was wonderful—communicative, reliable, flexible, and did a great job with three kids at once! Thank you Rose!"

Care member

Hilda W.

$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I became a caregiver because I have a passion for helping people with special needs. Through my past experiences, I have acquired skills and abilities highly relevant to the Caregiver position: Track record of providing assistance to elderly in activities of daily living. Well versed in motivating clients to enjoy their...

Hilda can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, home modification, dementia, hospice services, respite care & more

5.0

"We just love Hilda and she really does well with my Mom and is so nice. Highly recommend her."

Jodie G.

Danielle W.

$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with 4 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's development. I'm known for my patience, creativity, and friendly nature. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred methods. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and enjoy playing various games with...

Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Shale L.

Walnut Creek, CA

$40/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nanny & Babysitter

5.0

(9)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

With 10 years of experience in childcare, including eight years of paid work, I am dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children of all ages. At 26, I have had the privilege of working with infants, toddlers, school-aged kids, and teenagers, tailoring my approach to meet their unique needs....

Shale can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"I recently hired Shale to take care of my two young children (11 months and 3 years old) when our daycare was closed for two weeks, and I couldn't have been happier with the experience. In the short time she spent with my kids, Shale truly impressed me with her...

Care member

Atusa A.

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Health Coach With Experience In Special Needs

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun and experienced Academic Tutor who has been successfully teaching, tutoring, coaching and mentoring students K-12 since 2003. I teach core subjects like Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts as well essential study skills, executive functioning skills and work habits that are prerequisites for success in...

5.0

"Atusa is amazing. She has been working with my 5th grader for the past 6 months. He struggles with executive function & organizational skills as well as ADHD and she helps him with his homework while teaching him strategies to manage his work and keep himself...

Kristen M.

Natalie M.

Walnut Creek, CA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nurturing Full Time Nanny Available!

5.0

(4)