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Special needs caregivers in Rio Vista, CA

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Tammy B.


Rio Vista, CA

$29/hr7 yrs exp

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I worked in a subacute unit for 5 years also worked I. Nursing home for many years I have experience with feeding ambulating all Adls I am very patient and compassionate and love working with the elderly or the sick. I am dependable and on time!
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Cassidy H.


Rio Vista, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Educator And Nanny Seeking A Regular Childcare Position.

I am a patient, compassionate, and devoted caretaker, as well as a fierce child/family advocate with a strong commitment to confidentiality. Childhood development has long been a passion of mine, and I have been honored to be entrusted with the responsibilities of enriching the lives of the families I have worked with. While my...
Cassidy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Stacy O.


Fairfield, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver Who Also Works With Special Needs Children

3.8

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a college educated (grad 2008) and ex collegiate athlete with 20 years of caregiver experience. Over the 20 years, my caregiving services include teaching and caring for young child, youth and special needs specific kids. I have worked in several childcare centers, have babysat/nannied/been a domestic personal assistant,...
Stacy can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Trustline Certified

5.0
"I interviewed Stacy recently and found her to be extremely professional. She not only texted when she was running ten minutes behind, she also called me. And, she was only late because she was kind enough to change her schedule for us last minute, and also the long...

Natasha V.

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Anna M.


Antioch, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A Helping Hand That You Can Trust

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: Companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
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...

Erika C.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Val Henry A.


Fairfield, CA

$25-41/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With Extensive Experience Working With Special Needs Patients

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 10 years of experience working as a caregiver. I have worked in a family home settings, supported living setting, and residential facilities. I can work live-in or live-out. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Dressing Assistance. I can also provide activities based from the patient's preference. I am...
5.0
"Val is very dependable, caring, and reliable. He easy to communicate with and able to make special arrangements when needed. He has managed to make caring for my two son look easy. He is always on time and great to work with."

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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, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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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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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Filma I.


Pittsburg, CA

$35-45/hr6 yrs exp

I am compassionate Registered Nurse. I look after my clients safety. I am a team player and would be willing to work with you with all my heart. It is my passion to help clients who need helps with their daily medication and care that they deserve. I can come and check you if ever you want to try my services as your private...
5.0
"Filma took care of my son who has cerebral palsy and epileptic seizure. Highly recommended and very compassionate and understanding of the needs of my sob."

Richard B.

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Kristal N.


Concord, CA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristal and I have been working with children for the past seven years. I was a Registered Behavioral Therapist for six years, and specialize in children with special needs, specifically the Autism Spectrum. I have experienced working with families I've met through Care. com and all have been truly wonderful!...
Kristal can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My child liked Kristal right away. Kristal is pleasant and flexible. We enjoy working with her."

Deborah H.

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Brandy S.


Vacaville, CA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/ Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Brandy. I have 60 units of ECE and have my AA in child development . I am CPR and First Aid certified . 10+ years of experience with children in different settings. I have worked at a preschool, daycare and have nannied for multiple families . I have also worked with special needs children . Looking forward to...
Brandy can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Brandy is amazing! I have a 1-year old son and 3-year old daughter. She has been our full time nanny since our son was an infant. Our kids really love her and so do we. She keeps them happy, active and continually read to. I cannot recommend Brandy highly enough!...

Jessica S.

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Sandra W.


Concord, CA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Sandra

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am single lady, who raised 4 children. I have been blessed with 2 grandsons , and 2 granddaughters . I'm loving, encouraging and nurturing. I would like to think I have a good sense of humor. Spent 18 years working in Special Education. I also worked with adult clients who have special needs and behavioral issues, for close...
Sandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sande has been taking care of our two-year-old for the last few months while our previous nanny (her niece) was on maternity leave. It's always stressful finding new childcare, but Sande made the transition very easy for all of us! She is wonderful with our son,...

Emily H.

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Stacy O.


Fairfield, CA

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver PT, FT Or As Needed

I've worked with special needs adults, youth and children in school. I have provided care in residential and other settings for around 10 years. I have had great experiences working with such an amazing population.
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Tracy O.


Vacaville, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Family Assistant/Household Manager

I have extensive experience working with toddlers, school-age children, preteens and teens. My experience includes being a live-in nanny, home manager, traveling nanny, nanny, and family assistant. I also taught in childcare centers, special needs and special education + behavioral schools with neurodivergent children,...
Tracy can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tracy is amazing!! The kids love her and so do we!! She is always on time and goes above and beyond without even being asked. She is worth every penny and more. We will continue to use Tracy as long as she is available to us. Can't say enough wonderful things...

Katherine R.

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Precious J.


Oakley, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Precious

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
"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."

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Delissa C.


Fairfield, CA

$25-33/hr8 yrs exp

Nurturing Childcare Provider Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have been a professional nanny for 8+ years & now mother to an incredible little toddler! I am passionate about nurturing children in a fun & engaging way with gentleness, respect, intention, and some silliness sprinkled in for good measure. Working with children is a blessing & I always say "I learn just as much from them...
Delissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Delissa is a phenomenal caretaker of children. She is extremely responsible, dependable, and mature for her age. She has a beautiful heart that children gravitate to right away. She respects the parents' desires for how they wish for them to be cared for throughout...

Tekoa W.

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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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Katie R.


Vacaville, CA

$17/hr1 yrs exp

I Used To Be A Caregiver For Special Needs Adult Care

I used to work with a company for caregiver for special needs adults. I enjoy helping others I am a caregiver for kids also
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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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Maria Elena E.


Pittsburg, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver/Nanny

I have 9 years experience as a nanny caring for 4 kids. The eldest child in the family was a 16 yr. old disabled boy with special needs and the second oldest was 12-year-old girl, the two youngest girls were 4 and 5. My duties included but were not limited to driving all the children to and from school and to extracurricular...
Maria Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rio Vista, CA

Stacy O.

5.0

I interviewed Stacy recently and found her to be extremely professional. She not only texted when she was running ten minutes behind, she also called me. And, she was only late because she was kind enough to change her schedule for us last minute, and also the long distance she drove to meet us. We...

- Natasha V.

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.

Christina R.

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.

Val Henry A.

5.0

Val is very dependable, caring, and reliable. He easy to communicate with and able to make special arrangements when needed. He has managed to make caring for my two son look easy. He is always on time and great to work with.

- Care member

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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