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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Petaluma, CA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Petaluma, CA

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Kim H.


Petaluma, CA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Caregiver - Children, Adults, Special Needs, Animals

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a parent of three children, including twins, and a grandparent of five under eight years. My experience includes vestibular and proprioceptive issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and visual impairment. I believe in championing all in my care, empowering them, and ensuring their personal needs are honored and met. A certified...
Kim can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kim has been our nanny for several months and she is kind, fun, and full of life! Our daughter enjoys doing creative activities with her and always has a great day. Kim loves nature, reading, and playing. She is always punctual and very responsible. Highly...

Tina V.

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Megan T.


Petaluma, CA

$30/hr • 10 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

CPR

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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Heather L.


Petaluma, CA

$29-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Occasional Special Needs Care

Hi Everyone, I have great references, both personal and professional (including my current employers). I'm available for occasional evening care of children, teens and adults with disabilities. I'm not able to work through an agency. I have over 30 years experience working with children of all ages and over 10 years of...
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Monica B.


Petaluma, CA

$25-35/hr • 3 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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Elizabeth O.


Petaluma, CA

$18-35/hr

Full Time Special Needs Provider

I have an AA and AS degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have previously worked at Halifax Hospital for 15 years. I am between jobs now and I'm looking for a more flexible schedule and also something more personally rewarding. I absolutely love caring for people (and animals) of all ages! I have professional experience...
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David J.


Petaluma, CA

$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Looking To Help Where Needed

Hello, I have extensive experience supporting children, adults, and individuals with disabilities, including autistic children and adults with unique needs, such as those living with quadriplegia. Providing compassionate care has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my life, and I am committed to fostering a safe,...
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Meredith V.


Petaluma, CA

$25-50/hr

Experienced Nurse Ready To Help!

Hi there, I am an experienced Neuro Trauma ICU RN who has experience as a nanny and home health nurse. Although, my nursing career has been primarily with adults, I grew up helping take care of children and I learned a lot about teaching and different learning styles from my Mom who taught kids with special needs including...
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Karene A.


Petaluma, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Chef Of All Trades

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Looking for a new family to care for. My last wonderful family in Napa has outgrown their need for a Nanny now that the child is in school. I enjoyed taking care of the child from 6 months to 4 years old. I cooked meals for the family and cleaned and took care of the dog. I have volunteered in schools and helped children with...
Karene can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Victoria P.


Petaluma, CA

$23-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny

I am a PLNU graduate, with a masters in kinesiology. I am 24 years old, and have a very large amount of experience in babysitting and nannying. I have experience in changing diapers, bottling feeding, infant care, toddler care, and preteen care. I have also worked with special needs children through a philanthropic organization...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Monica B.


Petaluma, CA

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun And Patient Sitter!

Hi! Im Monica! I have been in the nannying/childcare industry for over 10 years. I have 25+ cousins and I'm one of the oldest so I was everyone go-to when it came to babysitting. I have nanny'd long term for 3 families. I was a teaching assistant at a special needs school in San Anselmo and a kids/teens Martial Arts instructor...
Monica can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Madeline L.


Petaluma, CA

$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp

Sweet And Fun Part Time Sitter

Hello, I'm Maddie! I'm a kind-hearted sitter with about 9 years of childcare experience including a variety of ages and work with special needs. In 2023 I graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with an experience management degree and child development minor. I also have experience teaching swim lessons, working in childcare...
Madeline can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Eva. I live in Petaluma. I am CPR, First Aid Certified, CNA/HHA (Certified Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide) as well. I have a CDL and a good driving record. I have 10 years+ of experience taking care of infants, toddlers, children and twins. I had been helping families in their private home in Sonoma and Marin...
Eva can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Eva worked for us over the summer in Sonoma taking care of our twin toddlers. I've had several caregivers over the past two years, and Eva stands out as simply the best. She speaks excellent English AND excellent Spanish which we loved as we're trying to raise...

Greg R.

Stephanie R.


Petaluma, CA

$25-38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 plus years of experience working with children and 6 years experience working with children who have special needs. I am a very patient, nurturing and compassionate person. I love what I do. I have a strong intuition when it comes to working with children and can easily find ways to relate to them and create a...
My experience as a teacher likely plays a huge role in your ability to connect with children. Teaching gives you plenty of practice in managing a classroom, engaging students, and finding ways to make learning fun and accessible. It also helps me develop strong communication and organizational skills, along with the patience and...

Stephanie R.


Petaluma, CA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Fully vaccinated and boosted childcare professional and household manager with 15 years experience Experience/Skills: music teaching, tutoring, arts and crafts, Montessori learning, housework, cooking, children with special needs I am a very patient, nurturing and compassionate person. I love what I do. I have a strong...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Melanie H.


Petaluma, CA

$20-22/hr • 9 yrs exp

Part-Time Experienced Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a stay at home mom of 2 boys ages 2 and 4. I'm looking for kids similar in ages to care for in my home part time. We live on a large ranch in Petaluma (we have a secure gated yard but have access to explore 500 acres) and love exploring with our dog. I'm an avid believer in letting kids be kids and love to watch them learn...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Janet F.


Rohnert Park, CA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mature Woman Seeking Part Time Assistance Position. 2-3 Days Per Week (Day Hours)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an easygoing 64-year-old, good listener, warm personality seeking to be a companion and can help with medications, light meals, and drives to appointments, etc. I like to walk, listen to music, read, art appreciator, artistic soul with a sense of humor. I have been involved in Hospice and caring for my Father with CHF and...
Janet can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, respite care
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"I'm so happy that I found Janet. She is reliable, punctual, communicative and a very lovely person. She offers warmth and compassion and always made me feel safe and secure."

Audrey D.

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Christa A.


Rohnert Park, CA

$46/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello! I love children and have been working with and taking care of them since I was 12. I first started out babysitting in my neighborhood and for my family church. Through my church I have also watched children and teenagers with special needs from ages 4 months old to 16. I was a youth soccer coach for four years, and have...
Christa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Christa is responsible, patient, and fun with children of all ages and abilities. It is a joy watch her interact with kids because she is enthusiastic about helping them succeed while enjoying themselves in the process. She is someone you can definitely count on. I...

Jake A.

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Barbara H.


Rohnert Park, CA

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Very Caring Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive nanny experience and experience with elderly people with physical and mental limitations. I am very trainable, but not suitable for jobs requiring therapy training.
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Janet F.


Rohnert Park, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Warm, Friendly Family Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am fully vaccinated, a young spirited, kind, calm, flexible worker who has lots of life experience with special needs, bilingual/Spanish language students, students who learn differently, with communication delays or barriers. I worked in classrooms assisting teacher for over 10 years. I also love working with babies. I have...
Janet can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Professional and caring, personable and transparent. Truly partners with other family members in making sure the elderly client is comfortable and the necessary needs are met. An excellent listener too! "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Petaluma, CA

Kim H.

5.0

Kim has been wonderful with our toddler and is a lovely person in general. She even tidies up and shows genuine affection to our dog. Punctual, dependable, and she stayed late without hesitation when I broke the water main and had to scramble around before dark. I trust her completely and recommend...

- Justin G.

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

Eva G.

5.0

Eva worked for us over the summer in Sonoma taking care of our twin toddlers. I've had several caregivers over the past two years, and Eva stands out as simply the best. She speaks excellent English AND excellent Spanish which we loved as we're trying to raise our children in a bilingual...

- Greg R.

Janet F.

5.0

I'm so happy that I found Janet. She is reliable, punctual, communicative and a very lovely person. She offers warmth and compassion and always made me feel safe and secure.

- Audrey D.

Christa A.

5.0

Christa is energetic, caring, and lots of fun!

- Karen S.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Petaluma, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.