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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Oakley, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Oakley, CA

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Precious J.


Oakley, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Precious

5.0

(5)

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I am honest, discipline and pay attention to detail. I like caring for people with special needs because lit gives me joy I'm looking for a job that I can be independent control of my time I started caring for people with special needs when I was a preteen In my spare time, I like to listen to Gospel music or read...
5.0
"I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the compassionate care Precious provided. She consistently went above and beyond, not only tending to all the necessary tasks with professionalism and skill, but also creating a warm and nurturing environment. Her...

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Carolina G.


Oakley, CA

$21-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have many years of experience working with people with disabilities. I'm DSP and ABA therapist certified. I'm bilingual. Also and First Aid and CPR training. Love my job and really enjoy working with people and specially with those who really need my support.
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Diana R.


Oakley, CA

$17/hr

Patient Loving And Understanding!

I have more then 5 years of experience working with Special needs Children from ages 3-12. I can promise to care and protect your child like my own. Comfortable with caring for children of any age and up to 5 children. I have great references from previous employers. I can assure that you will love the care I give to your little...
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Jordan P.


Oakley, CA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

As a childcare provider with three years of paid experience, I'm dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children. I work as a paraprofessional for high level special needs in a school. My passion lies in supporting families providing a reliable childcare. My patient and calm nature allows me to effectively communicate...
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Andrea S.


Oakley, CA

$26-45/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Active, Kind Nanny Who Loves To Learn And Cook

My name is Andrea, but everyone calls me Dre. I have over 20 years experience working with children of all ages, newborns to teens. In my professional career these kiddos include twins, children with special needs, learning disabilities, Rett Syndrome, Pitt Hopkins disease and cancer. I have managed households with multiple...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Camille F.


Oakley, CA

$26/hr5 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Camille and I am an energetic and creative 23-year-old! I have 5 years of professional childcare experience, mainly specializing in preschool aged children but have worked with various ages for much longer and love it so much! I am currently an elementary school class aide for children with special needs...
Skills:

CPR

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Carolina G.


Oakley, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have experienced working with special needs kids with different disabilities. I'm very passionate about my career, friendly, and family oriented. I'm also bilingual (English/spanish).
Carolina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Lisa F.


Oakley, CA

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

Special Need Children Caregiver.

I have 1 1/2 year of experience. I can help with Respite Care. I work with medical fragile special need children. I do tube feeding, change diapers, and help spoon feed children. I help the children with crafts and activities in a classroom setting.
Lisa can also help with: Respite care
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Nicole S.


Oakley, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Qualified Compassionate Professional Care Provider Seeking P/T Work Mon,Tues,Thur,Fri 9am- 1:30/2 Pm Wed 9am-11:30am/12pm Sat,Sun 7pm-10pm Available For Companionship,housekeeping,meal Prep,etc

17 years customer service background, most recent job was online banker at Wells Fargo bank. Took time off in July, 2014 to be full time mom to my special needs daughter transitioning into public school. Mom had a stroke in 2002, have been assisting her with daily routines, doctors, meals, hygiene, along with my sisters help. I...
Nicole can also help with: Dementia
Hello families! My name is Alani, a dedicated and compassionate nanny with three years of experience working with children with special needs. As a committed Christian currently pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice through a Christian college, I bring a strong sense of responsibility and care to my role. I also actively serve...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Alianna R.


Oakley, CA

$21-26/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Alianna and I've cared for children for about 2 1/2 years now. I have experience with all ages but would prefer toddler and above age kids. I worked as a behavioral tech for 1 year so I have a little experience with special needs kids. I have 2 younger siblings and have been a family baby sitter for them. I'm...
Alianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Eleanor T.


Antioch, CA

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced With Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Eleanor. I'm currently a Behavioral Therapist for children diagnosed with Autism. I grew up with a disabled sister with cerebral palsy and with a god son that was diagnosed with Autism. I currently work with children and teach through play. A lot of singing and dancing, counting, and sensory play (play dough,...
5.0
"I hired Eleanor to care for my son with profound special needs. He is 16, but more like a 4 year old. Eleanor was caring, playful, understood the nuances of special needs care and provided excellent care. She was punctual, dependable and adapted to our schedule...

Aundria G.

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Anna M.


Antioch, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A Helping Hand That You Can Trust

4.0

(4)

Experience in all aspects of caregiving; dementia, alzheimers, cancer, hospice special needs patients. All referrals have over 5 years of dedication and longevity. A caregiver you can trust beyond written duties.
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
5.0
"Anna was a blessing to me and my family. She cared for my elderly grandma and disabled aunt. When my grandma passed away she continued caring for my aunt. I wouldn't have been able to have them in the home if it were not for finding Anna. She is so caring,...

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Kayli C.


Discovery Bay, CA

$20-31/hr5 yrs exp

Children & Pets

Hi! My name is Kayli, I'm 23 years old and I absolutely love and adore children and animals. I am the 2nd oldest of 9 siblings, so it seems like I've been a caretaker majority of my life. Professionally I've worked with children for five years ranging from ages 2 months to 18 years old. A lot of my experience includes children...
Kayli can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kayli has been wonderful with our family. She has been so engaged with our 8 month old (teething and stranger fear phase) and the dog too! Both have really become attached to her. She's been extremely dependable and also flexible with our schedules. She...

Ashley W.

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Oliva G.


Antioch, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Paraprofessional

Hi I am Oliva, I have over 18 years of experience working with children I work with premies babies, toddlers all the way to middle and high schoolers. I worked in Montessori schools public schools and nanny or household assistant.. I have over 24 units of ECE and many years of experience working with children with special needs....
Oliva can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Oliva, was great with by 2 boys. She always kept them active and engaged. She cooked for them and loved them. I was glad to have someone that I could trust would care for my kids as her own. "

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Melanie K.


Discovery Bay, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Fun & Engaged Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello wonderful families, my name is Melanie. I myself am a mommy of a wonderful 4-year-old girl. In addition to mom life, I am also in Nursing school to become a NICU Nurse. I have professional experience working as a preschool and daycare teacher as well as an overnight newborn caregiver. I also have many years of experience...
Melanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Christina R.


Antioch, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving Quality Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

About me: Loving, enthusiastic caregiver with over 15 years of childcare experience (newborn to school age) including: 12 years running my own daycare, ECE units, worked as a preschool teacher and in a school age program. I have experience working with children with food allergies. I also have some experience working with...
Christina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Christina has helped us on multiple occasions. We have two children, and they are thrilled when Christina is watching them! She is kind, thoughtful and energetic with the kids and I would highly recommend her to other families!"

Trent I.

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Samon S.


Brentwood, CA

$15-29/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I am a friendly, energetic, CPR and First Aid Certified nanny with 25 years of childcare experience. My goal as a nanny is to keep the children I care for safe, happy, healthy, and to teach them respect and social skills. I have proven myself to be trustworthy, and I'm receptive to the needs of children and parents. I have...
Samon can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Samon was my sons Nanny and started when he was roughly 6 months old. She was always punctual and a true professional. My son really adored Samon and was very happy around her. She interacted with him well, played games, sang to him and it was aparent she had a ton...

Mitun P.

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Alyssa N.


Bethel Island, CA

$23-28/hr10 yrs exp

Positive Impact

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Working with special needs children gives you the opportunity to impact the lives of children who have disabilities, learning disorders, and developmental delays. It is important to have a passion for making an impact in the lives of children and their families by giving them tools and resources to learn according, become...
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Maria K.


Brentwood, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Maria. I currently live in Brentwood City. Thank you for visiting my caregiver page. I have more than 11 years of experience in caregiving, and excellent references, which I have provided below. The following are my qualifications: * Experience working with Hospice Care, Alzheimer's, and Dementia patients. *...
Maria can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oakley, CA

Precious J.

5.0

Precious genuinely cares for others, is hardworking, and makes the best decisions regarding the care of others. She takes pride in her work and goes above and beyond the scope of her responsibilities.

- Care member

Eleanor T.

5.0

I hired Eleanor to care for my son with profound special needs. He is 16, but more like a 4 year old. Eleanor was caring, playful, understood the nuances of special needs care and provided excellent care. She was punctual, dependable and adapted to our schedule when needed. My son looked forward...

- Aundria G.

Anna M.

5.0

Anna was a gift from God to my mother and to me. She was able to step in on short notice and was trustworthy and knowledgeable enough to jump right into overnight care after my mother (who has Alzheimer’s) broke her ribs and punctured her lung. I am an EMT, and after working with her I would...

- Erika C.

Kayli C.

5.0

Kayli has been wonderful with our family. She has been so engaged with our 8 month old (teething and stranger fear phase) and the dog too! Both have really become attached to her. She's been extremely dependable and also flexible with our schedules. She really has worked with our daughter on...

- Ashley W.

Oliva G.

5.0

She take care of my 2 kids for 2 years, she has experience and is very patient and professional.

- Care member

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Ratings for Oakley, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Oakley, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.