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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Pleasanton, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Pleasanton, CA
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all! My name is Cambria and I have been a child caregiver for over 5 years. I just graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in pre-physical therapy and a minor in child development. I have worked with multiple families and ages ranging from 6 months to 13 years old. I have experience caring for children with...
Cambria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Katie M.
Hayward, CA
$22-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experience with kids and young adults caring for and working with academically and functionally in a school setting.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with Special Education (2 decades +).
8 Students diagnosed with Autism and Developmental Delay.
P. S. 1: I am a committed vegetarian and 100% alcohol free for myself and
those on my time of care (I am a never smoker too).
P. S. 2: I have already gotten my 6th. COVID-19 vaccine shot.
I am a registered nurse with 14+ years of experience. I am comfortable and confident with a wide range of medical equipment, devices, chronic and acute disease processes.
I have had many years of experience with people who need special needs. My 12-year-old nephew has autism and I babysat him often. I also took care of an old woman who had dimensions and often forgot things and acted like a child. I have a lot of patience for people with special needs because I find them to be even more special...
Hello! My name is Kumari, and I have dedicated my life to caring for children with love, patience, and a nurturing spirit. If you're seeking a dedicated caregiver who is committed to providing a nurturing and enriching environment for your child, I would be honored to be part of your family's journey. Together, we can help your...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a regular job at a high school, I work under a teacher supervision educating students with special needs.
I'm an experienced sitter/nanny who is looking for a family who needs occasional child care help. I have 10 years of paid experience in child care. If you have any specific questions please feel free to message me ....
Maila can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maila is a great nanny and wonderful with our daughter. She's kind, loving and very experienced."
Robert H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I consider myself as an energetic, positive and hard working gal with 4 years of paid experience as a caregiver for people between the ages 3-65. Fortunately, I worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District as a Special Education Substitute with children between the ages 3-17. I currently work as a Registered...
Jill R.
Mountain View, CA
$30-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am passionate about what I do because through my extensive training with a physical therapist, occupational therapist and speech therapist that I can greatly enhance the facilitation of development of the child and help with the family.
5.0
"Jill was awesome! She was always there when she said she would be, was really friendly and just a pleasure to work with. She helped me 7 days a week getting ready in the mornings and made it an awesome experience. She learns things really quickly, is very careful...
Bart S.
Raquel G.
Palo Alto, CA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
I am a nanny in the San Carlos area looking for a kid to add to my Nanny share! I currently have a one and a half year-old boy and he's absolutely amazing! We go on daily adventures to museums, libraries, story times, and our favorite park hopping! If you are looking for childcare and not sure what avenue you...
5.0
"I hired Raquel initially to accompany my 5 year old son who is autistic to summer camp. I was afraid it was going to be a rough transition for him to go from his regular classroom to a new setting. But Raquel really did such an amazing job at helping him transition...
Alexandra V.
Lakeisha S.
Oakland, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mommy-experience With Special Needs Autism And Down Syndrome.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Lakeisha S. and I have a degree in Kinesiology from Fresno state (Alumni 2006). My intentions were to pursue a career in the sports field (considering I was a track athlete from childhood-18 yrs.) but when I graduated, there was a change of heart. I have most of my experiences as a mother first, to my beautiful...
4.0
"Keisha was definitely an awesome provider with strong passion and patience as a special needs provider. She made a great connection with my son engaged him and quickly form trusted and supporting bond. She is trustworthy and she became part of the fabric of our...
Donald W.
Fernanda R.
Santa Clara, CA
$28-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I understand that, as a parent, you want the best for your child. With my background in school psychology and experience in working with students of all abilities, I can offer specialized support to help your child thrive.
My expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) means I have a deep understanding of how to support...
Fernanda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We couldn’t be happier with Fernanda as our babysitter. She is incredibly caring, responsible, and attentive to our baby’s needs. Fernanda has a natural ability to connect with our child, making playtime both fun and educational. She always arrives on time and is...
Liang M.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Highlights
-Legendary Customer Service.
-Bilingual : English and Spanish
-Special training for autistic children and for children with anger management challenges.
-Able to problem solve and speak with people in a calm and patient manner, work well with others and alone.
Professional Experience
Nanny, Mountain View, Palo Alto...
Alejandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alejandra work is second to none. She is very professional and passionate about her craft. We are so lucky to have her take our family photos.
Jose"
Jose S.
5.0
(1)
Hi! 7-year experienced nanny, caring for all kinds of kids, including special needs. Currently, I care for a wonderful 4-year-old special needs child but am seeking a new opportunity for growth and better self-development.
I believe in positive education and patience as key pillars for raising a child. I studied physical...
Wemerson can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Wemerson helped us out for spring break. The lads loved him and played games with him. They all also went out to museums, etc. and had a great time."
Care member
Amber T.
Hayward, CA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Have Just About As Much Energy As The Kids And I Can Get Things Done!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there,
I have over 8 years of experience with child's care. Around 4 years experience w/ people w/special needs. I am a board certified behavioral specialist and CPR certified! Currently have an AA in Psych and sociology going to classes online/ in person. I am working on my BA in Psych. I can help with Travel/ Light...
Amber can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very friendly and good with kids :)"
Alex R.
Patricia B.
Livermore, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care - Infants - Toddlers - School Age Children 25 Yrs Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Caring and loving person that loves Children.
10 yrs - Experiences
QUALIFICATIONS:
25+ Years of Professional Childcare Experience
Newborn, Infant, Twins & Toddler & School age Experience
Multiple Subject Teaching - Activities Books, learning ABC & learning Numbers to educational flash cards, learning colors, to Arts &...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Patricia is currently the nanny to our 19 month old daughter and has been with us approx. 5 months so far. There are so many positive things to say I don't know where to start:
-Great with our daughter-
Our daughter smiles, points at Patricia and runs over to...
Nicole X.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Joan.. I have watched a young man with Down syndrome occasionally since he was 5 years old, he is 21 years old now. He is the son of my sister's best friend and a friend to our family. I have watched him on date nights and/or a day out for shopping with the girls.
5.0
"I Love working with Joan it is like having my mom around again. She keeps things in order and keeps me posted through out the day! I still work with Joan and plan to continue doing so in the future whenever possible."
Ayisha B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maddie, I am a UCSD grad on the path to becoming a child psychologist. I practice gentle and positive discipline techniques and have a passion for instilling confidence and self regulation skills in children.
I began babysitting at age 11, and haven't stopped since! Over the years, I have gained experience...
Madelene can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Madelene was great with our kids and went above and beyond to help them have a great time and make responsible choices. Left the place clean and organized and the kids are asking for her to come back. :-)"
Kurt D.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Experience: I grew up taking care of my triplet siblings, which started when I was 5 y/o, immediately after they were brought home from the hospital, and 2 of them were special needs; 1 was autistic and the other was born with an intestinal malformation defect (had multiple corrective surgeries) . I wasn't ready or prepared for...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole was extremely helpful when we faced a stressful situation with our child. Not only was she great with him also in helping us through pictures and great communication on how he was doing. I would definitely hire Nicole again."
Care member
Lilly H.
Sunnyvale, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Grandmother With Plenty Of Space In The Heart, Looking For Grandchildren
5.0
(1)
Hi, there! My name is Lilly. I am mother and grandmother, with many years of experience as a babysitter. I know how hard its leave the most precious of our life to a stranger! Let me tell you a little bit about me, I have been married to the same person for 22 years and I deserve a medal! I have lots of patience, common sense,...
Lilly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pleasanton, CA
Maila G.
5.0
Maila is a great nanny and wonderful with our daughter. She's kind, loving and very experienced.
- Robert H.
Jill R.
5.0
Jill was awesome! She was always there when she said she would be, was really friendly and just a pleasure to work with. She helped me 7 days a week getting ready in the mornings and made it an awesome experience. She learns things really quickly, is very careful and pays attention to detail. She...
- Bart S.
Raquel G.
5.0
I hired Raquel initially to accompany my 5 year old son who is autistic to summer camp. I was afraid it was going to be a rough transition for him to go from his regular classroom to a new setting. But Raquel really did such an amazing job at helping him transition and adapt to his new environment....
- Alexandra V.
Lakeisha S.
4.0
Keisha was definitely an awesome provider with strong passion and patience as a special needs provider. She made a great connection with my son engaged him and quickly form trusted and supporting bond. She is trustworthy and she became part of the fabric of our home life and outside activities for...
- Donald W.
Fernanda R.
5.0
We couldn’t be happier with Fernanda as our babysitter. She is incredibly caring, responsible, and attentive to our baby’s needs. Fernanda has a natural ability to connect with our child, making playtime both fun and educational. She always arrives on time and is very communicative, keeping us...
- Liang M.
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