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87 special needs caregivers are listed in Oakland, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Oakland, CA
Quejaune I.
Oakland, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I have 20+ years experience in working with children. I have been a preschool teacher for children typical and special needs, a nanny and a babysitter and a behavioral therapist for children with Autism. I love being hands on with children playing and teaching. I'm loving and fun and I come with great references. Love and fun...
Quejaune can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Jenna B.
Oakland, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a career nanny ! I find so much purpose in childcare & I'm passionate about helping children learn and grow! I have 10+ years experience and have worked with multiple high profile & celebrity families. I've nannied for ages ranging from 3mo-13yrs. Here are my qualifications!
-CPR certified for infants/adults
-special needs...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Mona B.
Oakland, CA
$30-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
I've been a caregiver for over a decade, and I'm passionate about providing the best possible care for children. My experience includes caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I believe in creating a nurturing environment that allows children to feel independent, inspired, and creative.
I'm patient, calm,...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jessica! I am 23 and currently in nursing school so I am looking for something to keep me busy while in school. I love working with children and have lots of experience with children aged 10 months to 17 years old. I am very dependable and responsible, especially when it involves the safety of your child. I...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I have over 8 years of experience with children from the age of Infancy all the way to 14 years old. I'm a 28-year-old artist raised in Oakland. I went to art school and have always been an avid advocate for self expression. I've worked with special needs children before and loved it . I specialize in art and crafts, and...
Asia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello there, my name is Briseida! I am an energetic, creative and enthusiastic babysitter/ nanny. I have myriad of experience working with children and young adults. I babysat and nannied children and teenagers ages 1-19, throughout college. I recently graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz. I graduated with a...
Briseida can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Trayci O.
Oakland, CA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry.
I love caring kids I have one son with special needs and Im really patient and loving. I have realize that every child is smart and that they learn at their own rhythm.
Trayci can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
I've worked with kids all my life; from high school days as the neighborhood babysitter, to a summer camp counselor for the YMCA. I am a CPR Certified Lifeguard and swim teacher for young ones. I was a nanny during my college years for a couple of amazing young girls. I lived and volunteered in Tel Aviv where I worked in a day...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Rebecca R.
Oakland, CA
$8-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Rebecca, And I Enjoy Spending Time With Kids And Doing Many Fun Activities!
Hi my name is Rebecca, I'm a current college student, studying to be a Kindergarten teacher. I have always enjoy working with kids growing up it's always been a passion of mines. A little bit about me is I have been a TK and Kinder after school teacher and I'm currently a teacher aid. Throughout my experience working at a school...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Tae'a . I have 10 years of experience. I can help with assist Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I worked for Alameda County as a Child Care Provider which is just a fancy way to say baby sitter! My sister is special needs which has helped me with patience and compassion. I love kids and am a 4th grader...
Taea can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Amber, and I am a 42-year-old mother, wife, and Bay Area native who finds joy in nature, dancing, yoga and living a holistic lifestyle, all while embracing the beautiful chaos of motherhood and life.
For as long as I can remember, I've been passionate about caring for children. With over 25 years of experience, I've...
Amber can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi there, I have experience working with special needs children and children with developmental delays. I am a friendly passionate person who understands the importance of childcare safety and needs. I am here to assist you the best way that I can. I am also a parent myself, so I fully understand the responsibilities, choices...
Ebony can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Isabella P.
Oakland, CA
$25-28/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi there! I am an Oakland native and recent college graduate from UCLA. In terms of my babysitting background, I have experience working with children from 10 months old to 12 years old. In high school, I was a counselor in training at Camp Krem a camp for special needs children and adults.
I have my own car so am able to do...
Isabella can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Hi, my name is Jamie, I am 25 years old and have worked in the Childcare field for over 10 years. I have worked with newborns to teenagers, in many different environments. I have coached gymnastics for almost 4 years. I also worked at the Kids Club at 24 hour Fitness, so I have experience with watching multiple kids at a time. I...
Jamie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Agnes M.
Oakland, CA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I have a degree in psychology (in Brazil). This year, I'm also doing an online graduate course from Brazil.
I bring 5 years of experience (3 years in Brazil and 2 years in US) caring for children aged 3months to 15yo, including special needs children in an orphanage. I also have experience babysitting, including my own...
Agnes can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Erika F.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm Erika :) I'm 29 years old and employed full time at a climate company, but I miss being around kids, and I'd love to bring that back into my life! My sister and best friend both recently got back into babysitting, which inspired me as well.
As for background: I used to babysit for close family friends growing up,...
Erika can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hi I'm Finn (my legal name is Emily listed here, but I go by Finn!) I have 10+ years of child care experience ranging from working as a full time nanny, a field instructor at an outdoor school, to working as a para educator in an extensive special needs classroom. Im currently First Aid, CPR, and Crisis Prevention and...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.
Kristi P.
Oakland, CA
$40-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love interacting with children. I have always been a caretaker at heart even when I am not working as a caretaker. I have 9 years experience working with special needs kids and adults, and as a caregiver for elderly and the disabled. I have gone through a few agencies such as: Maxim Healthcare Services for adults with special...
Kristi can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Kristi P.
Oakland, CA
$50/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have been caretaking for 9 years. I have taken care of family, friends, and all the above! I started out when I was 18 in high school still, by helping out my mom. After high school I worked at Kaiser Permanente as a Cafeteria Worker and gained a few extra clients with In Home Supportive Services (agency my mom used). I have...
Kristi can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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Ratings for Oakland, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Oakland, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 71 reviews of the 87 listed special needs caregivers.