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Special needs caregivers in Nicolaus, CA

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Amy R.


Nicolaus, CA

$25-35/hr

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Over 20 years experience working with children and adults with special needs. I worked as a para professional in a special education class for a school district for many years. I have also worked in childcare with children requiring special needs. I have run my own at home large preschool program. All children need special...
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Amy R.


Nicolaus, CA

$25-46/hr10 yrs exp

I Have 20+ Years Of Experience Working With Children. CPR/First Aid Certified

I have 20+ years experience working with children from infancy to teenagers. First Aid/CPR certified. Experienced with special needs as well.
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Lucia A.


Sacramento, CA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a responsible and organized person, who loves working with children. I have over 10 years of experience and I am a mother myself. For eight years I worked for a preschool with children ages 18 months to 4 years old. I have also worked as a special needs assistant in a middle school. I can help out with light housework,...
Lucia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lucia is a fantastic nanny. She helped us for a month with our toddler and he absolutely adored her from the minute he met with her. Lucia is kind, well organized, creative and very reliable. We highly recommend her to any families!"

Elodie B.

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Ana Carolina F.


Sacramento, CA

$28-41/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Brazilian Teacher Looking For A Nanny Job.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Carol I'm 29 and I'm Brazilian. I've been working as a nanny since 2022 but before that I had 7 experienced years in teaching (including being a teacher abroad). I have a bachelor's degree in English literature with a Specialist's degree in Special needs education. I have been working with kids of all...
Ana Carolina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Our 3 yo boy always had a great time with Carolina! She is responsible, reliable, and easy-going. We would definitely hire again! "

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Elvia M.


Antelope, CA

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter Weekends And Special Events (Know Little ASL)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey, I feel I'm the perfect fit for this job. I have experience with young children. I have been a nanny to twins from the age of 6 months to 2-year-olds. I have experience with special need children and young adults. My availability is after 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and weekend. I have CPR, first aid, experience with diabetes,...
Elvia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Katrina W.


Antelope, CA

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Katrina. Im currently an Infant/Toddler Nanny for care. com. I've been with care. com for over 4yrs now and have been hired by numerous families. I was even hired by the Children's Center I recently worked at in 2019 through care. com. I have 6 children all teenagers/grown and I have over 18 yrs of personal...
Katrina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Katrina came in while I was in the middle of a health crisis and post partum. She loved both my kids like they were her own. And took care of them like they were her own. And both of them loved her She communicates incredible, and always followed up with me about...

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Taeya C.


Sacramento, CA

$19/hr5 yrs exp

Student Here To Help Families In Need

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello families, I'm Taeya. New to Care but have had 4 years as a caregiver and pre-k teacher, I have worked with children, toddlers, teens, and adults on the spectrum as well as other special needs. My preferred age ranges are 10 months-12+ years. I provide a gentle, fun, creative, and educational experience for your loved...
Taeya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was literally the best caretaker for my children in the world. Practically saved my sanity! So patient and kind and a great influence can’t recommend her enough🙌🏽🙌🏽"

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Lisa P.


Roseville, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring, Safe, And Loving Caregiver

I have 40+ years experience in working with children of all ages, and have raised two wonderful adult children! I was currently a nanny for 2 toddler boys, whom I love, and have raised since they were infants, but are now older and in Preschool, thus their needs have changed. My educational background includes a college degree,...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lisa has been watching my boys as their regular nanny for the last 3.5 years. Lisa is an extension of family, and my boys adore her. She’s patient, kind and always teaching the boys something. Anyone would be lucky to have her. "

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Annelise O.


West Sacramento, CA

$23-50/hr4 yrs exp

Dedicated Nanny Available For Part-Time After School Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm just graduating from grad school with a dual masters in public health and physician assistant studies. While I'm waiting to get my licensing processed I wanted to get back to nannying/babysitting. In the past I have cared for children from 0-13 years old, children with special needs, tutored, meal prepped, etc, etc. I...
Annelise can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Haylie Y.


Rocklin, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Haylie, I am certified in early childhood education through Yuba College and have my early childhood teaching permit. I taught at the Yuba College Child Development Center for 2. 5 years in the toddler center with children ages 18-36 months. And am working as a 2nd grade special needs instructional aid and work the...
Haylie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Haylie is a wonderful person and she was a great addition to our pod! She cared for two 3 year olds and one baby (10 months old when she started). She was with our family for two months over the summer and responsible for daily activities for our two three year...

Leah A.

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Theresa M.


Sacramento, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Serious Inquiries Only Pls!!!! Private Caregiver!!

3.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Senior and special needs caregiver with a positive attitude and a passion for building meaningful relationships. I bring 23 years of experience delivering exceptional care for the special needs & seniors, assisting with daily living activities, and encouraging engagement in scheduled activities. Proficient in light housekeeping...
Theresa can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

3.0
"Theresa did well for three shifts and then did not show up due to car problems. She wasn't sure when the problems would be resolved or what was wrong with the vehicle. She was vague and didn't give us a future date to return to work. We'd have appreciated her being...

Kathy V.

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Tanya U.


Citrus Heights, CA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Tanya. I am the oldest out of 8 in my family. I now have babysitting experience of more than 11 years. I have worked with kids of all ages, along with being a Sunday school teacher, tutoring elementary school students and raising younger siblings while both parents had to work. I have worked with kids at Sutter...
Tanya can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tanya is a fantastic nanny for both my girls for almost 10 months. She is responsible, caring, honest, communicative and on-time throughout her employment with me. She is also open minded in receiving feedback and guidance on how I would like my baby to be cared...

Dannny P.

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Susan G.


Sacramento, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm working a lot now (child care, special needs care, and transportation) but have occasional availability when the family travels or things otherwise change, and I'm available for date nights. I have years of experience as sitter & nanny. My philosophy is kindness and firmness, explanations over anger, and supporting a...
Susan can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
5.0
"Susan is an amazing nanny and we miss her! She is extremely reliable, honest and loves children. Susan has many years of experience and is very safety-focused which is important. She has experience and is great with infants as well as older children. I would highly...

Elizabeth K.

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Tammy C.


Sacramento, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Dependable And Caring Personal Care Assistant

Hello! I have always had a passion for caring for others. I was the eldest of 5, and due to special circumstances, I helped raise my 4 younger siblings. I have personal and professional experience caring for people ranging from infants to seniors. My personal experience includes caring for my own children and babysitting friends...
5.0
"If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Tammy has been an amazing help to my parents. My dad has dementia and broke his hip in October. When he got sent home from the rehabilitation center we didn't know what to do? My mom was his caregiver up until then and we...

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Elizabeth R.


Sacramento, CA

$24-34/hr10 yrs exp

Date-night/weekend Nanny W/Tons Of Experience.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 30 plus years of experience working w/ children. I first worked as a K instructional assistant, then at Kids on Campus and finally Children World. I can help with Light Housekeeping, meals, homework, arts and Crafts and more. Special needs A ok with me. I'm very experience with autism spectrum as 2 of my own children on...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Elizabeth did an amazing job with both my young kids, and she was on time and professional, she handled my kids better than I expected from a caregiver. She is a provider I will stick to always if she is available for when I need help with my kids."

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Shannan E.


Sacramento, CA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Greetings, Amazingly for the past 10 years, I've had the wonderful opportunity to work with such amazing patients/clients! I truly enjoy working and helping others in need! I am a Licensed Vocational Nurse who specializes in Hospice Palliative Care, as well as long term Respite Care! I am extremely compassionate, caring, and...
5.0
"Shannan has provided reliable care for us. She has always maintained good communication, which is essential for our situation. As our schedule has shifted around, she has been open to work with us on new times and days. We are glad to have Shannan as part or our...

Avery K.

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Ann H.


Roseville, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Special Education Paraedcator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years working with some of the more physically and medically fragile students. I just resigned from Eureka Union School district where I worked as a paraedcator. I started off in the functioning skills classroom where I gain exceptional experience with G-tube feeding, assisting with non verbal to verbal students...
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Jennifer D.


Citrus Heights, CA

$17-35/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

I don't have much experience but there are time when children with ADHD or Down syndrome come into my work and I take care of them and just play with them and been there four years. I don't have any experience with adults but I'm willing to do my best for that one person who hires me to give me a chance.
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Heather C.


Sacramento, CA

$17/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitting

Hi my name is Heather, I have experience caring for children of all ages. I have experience with special needs in school and in the hospital unit as well. I have experience in after school programs as Assistant Director. I am a Mother of two beautiful girls and an Aunt to many nephews and nieces. I had the opportunity of working...
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is kind and caring. A very hard worker and dependable. Loves to help others and very trustworthy."

Afton C.

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Nadya L.


Roseville, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Thank you for considering me as your child(s) caregiver. I am a kind and genuine person always wearing my heart on my sleeve. I enjoy crafting, shopping, and being with those I love. I am very creative/artistic and make little girl hair bows and clips! I have well over 15 years of professional childcare experience;...
Nadya can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We have had several Nannies but Nadya was the one that treated our daughter like family rather than just a job. Years later, our daughter still has fond memories of "Na yia" and their time together. As an employee she is punctual, dependable and flexible. As a...

Macey Z.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Nicolaus, CA

Lucia A.

5.0

Lucia is a fantastic nanny. She helped us for a month with our toddler and he absolutely adored her from the minute he met with her. Lucia is kind, well organized, creative and very reliable. We highly recommend her to any families!

- Elodie B.

Ana Carolina F.

5.0

My kids enjoyed when Carol had to watch them. She's very easygoing, dedicated and flexible. I would definitely recommend her!

- Care member

Katrina W.

5.0

Ms. Trina N. was an absolute blessing for our family. She treated our son with so much care and kindness, and it was clear how much she genuinely loved spending time with him. We could always hear them singing, dancing, and laughing together, which brought so much joy to our home. Our son always...

- Care member

Taeya C.

5.0

Great sitter overall ! My sons like her a lot ! It's very easy working with Taeya.

- Care member

Lisa P.

5.0

Lisa was with our family for almost 4 years. She helped raise our 2 boys, now 4 and 2. Lisa is caring, compassionate and honest. She was great in planning activities, making meals for the boys and overall supporting us as we both worked. Any family would be lucky to have her as a part of their...

- Mithun S.

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