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Special needs caregivers in Petaluma, CA

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Meghan L.


Rohnert Park, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Meghan and I am a transitional kindergarten teacher. I live in Sonoma. I have been a date night sitter, full time nanny, special needs provider, preschool teacher, elementary teacher and just about anything in between. My degrees are in early childhood education, early childhood studies and social and behavioral...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Meghan worked for us for a summer, and occasionally after school. She was fantastic with the kids, super patient and always upbeat and friendly. She was a great homework helper with my special need daughter as well. My kids loved having her here. Highly recommend. "

Angelika M.

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Jasmine W.


Rohnert Park, CA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant Available Anytime

My care background includes providing personal services to infants, youths, adults, and seniors. I am comfortable with caring for individuals as if they were members of my own family. I also enjoy assisting with cleaning, organization, tutoring, and running errands.
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Angelina C.


Cotati, CA

$25/hr2 yrs exp

About Me!

My name is Angelina, but most call me Angel. I'm almost 20, pursing my associates degree at the moment while working part time. I have always adored children since I was, well, a child! I have two years of professional paid experience with children, ages as young as 6 weeks old to as old as 12 years old, I have experience...
Hi! I'm Kara and I have been working with kids for about 5 years now. I myself am 21 years old have experience with kids ages 6 months to 11 years old and have worked with quite a few families over these past few years. I am CNA certified have worked with special needs kiddos before. I would love to hear from you! :)
Kara can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CNA

My current job as an RBT gives me the experience to work with kids and help teach them concepts and social skills. I've been working here for the past year and have gained experience with multiple clients.
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Janet F.


Rohnert Park, CA

$25/hr10 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Lily O.


Rohnert Park, CA

$15-25/hr

Experienced Special Needs Provider

Hello, My name is Lily , I am currently 22 years young and look forward to getting to know the families I will provide care for. I am currently attending college majoring in Early Childhood Studies and am attending my 5th year at Sonoma State working to receive my Moderate to Extensive Needs Special Education Teaching...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Maile! I'm 20 years old and have been working in childcare for 2 years as a daycare teacher. Some of my responsibilities were to plan curriculum (crafts, games, etc.), to teach the class as a whole as well as individuals. I also have been babysitting my students for the past 2 years as well. My skills include problem...
Maile can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Jose S.


Cotati, CA

$20-25/hr20 yrs exp

I Live In Cotati And Am Looking For Child Care Jobs

Senior male, married with 3 children and 3 grandchildren, have lived in Sonoma for 29 years, a retired professional looking for child care work. My experience's includes working with law enforcement agencies, courts and Child Protective Services, assisting in family counseling and conducting youth and adult process and education...
Jose can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hello! I am a patient, energetic, loving person who is passionate about working with children and helping them grow. Although I only have a year of professional experience, I have been surrounded with children my whole life. I use to volunteer in childcare for PTA meetings and I also worked with children with special needs for...
Alejandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Ma De La Cruz A.


Santa Rosa, CA

$48/hr10 yrs exp

I Enjoy Helping Others

I'm a C. N. A (Certified Nurse Assistant) I speak English and Spanish more than 10 years experience I have various recommendation letters. I'm a person who loves to help others, especially those who can't help themselves or having special needs. Helping them makes me feel like I can ease their daily activities and influence...
Ma De La Cruz can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Oh I was so very lucky to have Maria care for my mom! My mom absolutely loved Maria!!! And my mom could be difficult and didn't love everyone. She sufferers from Alzheimer's. Maria was amazing with her and took incredible care, but more than than my mom just loved...

Noni S.

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Kaitlyn C.


Novato, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience caring for babies at 4 months to full-aged adults. I also have varying experience caring for individuals with special needs, including autism and behavioral challenges. I am a positive person and strive for providing a positive environment for the children and families I work for. I am fully...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have worked with Kaitlyn for the past 2 1/2 years. She is a very Compassionate and caring person. She is efficient and pays great attention to detail. She is very artistic and fun and is a bundle of energy. She enjoys teaching, has a passion for cooking and...

Darcy M.

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Waisea K.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-21/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a 17-year-old special needs daughter who has a little of everything. She is speech delayed and also suffers from silent seizures with which she is taking medication for. This experience has taught me a lot about caring for special needs. I also do Senior care for the last 8 yrs and I am well versed with the knowledge &...
5.0
"Amazing, understanding, motivated, willing to learn our methods of care, very helpful. So excited to work with Wise. His family is a gift to our family."

Lois D.

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Maribel F.


Santa Rosa, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 11years of experience and I am looking for long term. I have 6 years experience in group home settings and 5years in home private care giving. I am infant /adult CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. I am a very upbeat, caring, compassionate person Who loves nature and I find it very relaxing and I try to incorporate the...
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Katherine M.


Santa Rosa, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Katherine, I am a graduate from Sonoma State University. I entered as a Kinesiology major, two years in I then added a minor in Child Development. I fell in love with the field and eventually switched my major to Early Childhood Development. I plan on getting my Masters in Behavior Analysis in the near...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Katherine is lovely! She took care of my boys, ages 1 and 2 while we were in town on vacation. Highly recommend!"

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Madalitso M.


Novato, CA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Full/Part Time Nanny, Family Assistant, Caregiver, House Keeper Available Now.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a mature woman who love kids. I am fun to be with; I am dependable, honest and flexible. I have worked with families taking care of of kids all ages in Marin County for over 10 years. I also have a few caregiving/elderly care/special needs. I live in San Marin, Novato. I have a clean CDL with reliable transport. I am CPR...
Madalitso can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mada is a skilled, experienced, thoughtful caregiver. She took care of my 9-month-old son over several weeks. Mada came to my home prepared to bond and support my son's social, emotional, and physical development. For example, she wore a special necklace that...

Althea W.

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Susan D.


Sebastopol, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced child care provider/nanny and I am seeking full or part time employment. I have 23 years of experience and have cared for newborns, young infants, toddlers, young children, school age children and special needs children of differing ages. Since relocating a few years ago, I have worked for individual families...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sue has been taking care of my kids for 3 years (since my son was 3 months old). She is always on time, reliable, and helps me keep our little ship afloat. I highly recommend her."

Mira H.

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Emma E.


San Rafael, CA

$20-25/hr

Senior Companionship/ Care Giver Available!

I currently work as a special needs aid, for most of my career I've been in caregiving working with children/ special needs as I love helping those around me and being of service to my community. When I was younger my mother and I moved to help care for my grandfather, and be his primary caregiver. I was there to help out when...
Emma can also help with: Personal care
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Kim F.


Sonoma, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

I worked at Sonoma Developmental Center for 27 years until it closed and then opened 2 care homes with 10 special needs residents. I recently retired but am looking for PT work. My experience is with medically fragile clients with cerebral palsy, seizure, disorders, bowel and bladder disorders, respiratory disorders,...
Kim can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Hello! I am a San Anselmo native and mom to two fabulous teens. I also previously taught preschool so I am confident with all ages. I am currently in Nursing School and am CPR certified. I am a non smoker and have a clean and reliable car. I also have experience working with special needs. I am looking for weekday...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Petaluma, CA

Meghan L.

5.0

Meghan worked for us for a summer, and occasionally after school. She was fantastic with the kids, super patient and always upbeat and friendly. She was a great homework helper with my special need daughter as well. My kids loved having her here. Highly recommend.

- Angelika M.

Ma De La Cruz A.

5.0

Oh I was so very lucky to have Maria care for my mom! My mom absolutely loved Maria!!! And my mom could be difficult and didn't love everyone. She sufferers from Alzheimer's. Maria was amazing with her and took incredible care, but more than than my mom just loved Maria! She is so many things, a...

- Noni S.

Kaitlyn C.

5.0

I have worked with Kaitlyn for the past 2 1/2 years. She is a very Compassionate and caring person. She is efficient and pays great attention to detail. She is very artistic and fun and is a bundle of energy. She enjoys teaching, has a passion for cooking and health. She is someone I know I can...

- Darcy M.

Waisea K.

5.0

Amazing, understanding, motivated, willing to learn our methods of care, very helpful. So excited to work with Wise. His family is a gift to our family.

- Lois D.

Katherine M.

5.0

Katherine is our go to caregiver. She is so sweet and great with our 2yr old twin girls. She is very reliable and great at responding quickly. My girls love her too. She also picks up at the end of the day and I can’t say how much I appreciate this. I highly recommend her if you’re looking for...

- Kayla B.

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