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164 special needs caregivers are listed in San Francisco, CA

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in San Francisco, CA

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Esperanza H.


San Francisco, CA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/ Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a 24-year-old San Francisco State University graduate with a bachelor's in Child and Adolescent Development, hoping to become a child or marriage and family therapist. I moved to San Francisco to experience the new city. I am the oldest of my five siblings between the ages of 13-24 and enjoy their company as I learn...
Esperanza can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Esperanza is AWESOME! Communicated well, punctual, very attentive to needs, and engaged extremely well with my son upon our first meeting. I needed help with a somewhat non-traditional childcare situation and she was up for the challenge and exceeded my...

Roxanne R.

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Amber L.


San Francisco, CA

$30-32/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Im Amber, a recent graduate from a private university in San Francisco, with over four years of experience caring for infants and children, including those with special needs and disabilities. I am both proactive and adaptable, meaning I take initiative while carefully respecting and following the parenting style and...
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hi, I am Marissa and I previously had Amber work for me and my two young children. She was with us total of 2.5 years. I grew to greatly trust her around my family and she had access to my home and vehicle, and demonstrated very safe and reliable driving. Being...

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Jessica B.


San Francisco, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Expert Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jessica, a 29-year-old fluent in Portuguese and English, with over 10 years of paid experience in childcare. I currently work full-time for a family with 9-month-old twins in San Francisco, but my contract ends soon so I'm looking for a new family. Most of my experience has been with newborns, infants, toddlers, and...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jessica was great at babysitting our 3 year old daughter! "

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Katelyn K.


San Francisco, CA

$15-23/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

My name is Katelyn and I am 24 years old with a bachelors degree in Middle Childhood Education. I am currently a full time nanny as I virtually pursue my masters degree in child life. I began nannying at 15 years old and have 4 years of full time nannying experience. In the past I have also worked as daycare teacher for almost 2...
Katelyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Nayelis M.


San Francisco, CA

$20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello. I work full-time as a research assistant but have a pretty flexible schedule. I have vast experience taking care of kids of all ages. I not only took care of my sister, who has special needs, but I also was able to work for some time as a Daycare assistant teacher. Please let me know if I can be of service. I have...
Nayelis can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She was amazing, she did a wonderful job. She was on time. She was very good to my kids. Took good care of them for a couple of hours. Please hire her you won't regret it."

Regina K.

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Cesia A.


San Francisco, CA

$25-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable And Responsible Personal Care For Special Needs Available

I am reliable and responsible personal caregiver and I am looking for a personal care/ Special needs position in San Francisco.
Cesia can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Cesia is both professional and personable. She openly asks questions and offers solutions about challenges she perceives. She is ready to take on any task within her area of expertise and approach it with a positive attitude. An excellent employee and a very nice...

Buck B.

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Vivien N.


San Francisco, CA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I work as a Special Education Paraprofessional for about 16 years under SFUSD and I have 7 years of experience working with special students with a variety of needs in an elementary school setting. I have strong passion for the children. They need a special person like me to support them. I am warm, pleasant, sensitive, with...
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Josue H.


San Francisco, CA

$19-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Provider

I have over two years of experience taking care of mentally disabled adults as a certified nursing assistant. I also have over three years of experience caring for children with type-1 diabetes. I am studying at UW to apply to medical school. I enjoy learning about the health care of people. I would like to work at children's...
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Alexandra T.


San Francisco, CA

$19-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/special Needs Support Available.

I worked at a day program for adults with special needs at Mainstream Centers in Glendora for a year. I have experience setting up activities and outings for the clients. Monitored meals and practiced things to broaden their thinking and skills. Working with this population has inspired me, they have so much life and so much to...
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Jessica B.


San Francisco, CA

$30-49/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

My name is Jessica, I'm 28 years old and I'm fluent in Portuguese and advanced english. In 2017 I started studying psychology and 2 months later I started working at an kindergarten/preschool where I worked for 3 years and for 1 whole year during these 3 I worked with children with special needs. In 2020 I came to the US to work...
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Kirat K.


San Francisco, CA

$35-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker In The Bay Area :)

Hi there! I'm a behavioral therapist who serves people with developmental disabilities. I'm currently in grad school (MA Special Education) and am working towards becoming a BCBA. In the past, I've worked with a variety of populations, ranging from 6 months-97 years old. I also have experience working in different setting,...
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Mukhabat P.


San Francisco, CA

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

Hello, I worked four years two special needs siblings (severe autism ). I can help couple days a weeks or weekends if you needed my help Thank you
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Kaitlin D.


San Francisco, CA

$20-25/hr

Special Education Minor

Throughout my studies at San Francisco State, I decided that minoring in Special Education would not only be an amazing eye opening experience but would beneficial for my future classroom. I have also volunteered with multiple companies in San Francisco who work with children and young adults who have disabilities.
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Elsie C.


San Francisco, CA

$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Ed Instructional Aide

Hi families! I am a special ed instructional assistant, supporting students with mobility disorders ages 5-22 in the classroom, during recreational activities, and with personal routines such as feeding (including Gtube) and toileting. I also have experience as a caregiver, high school AVID tutor, at k-5 recreation camps, and as...
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Nannette J.


San Francisco, CA

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced And Effective Special Education Teacher.

I am passionate about early intervention and making learning fun. I have a thriving college student with needs since birth. I understand the IEP process as a parent and special education teacher. I have high expectations because I've seen as a parent the benefits of early inventions and advocating for students who need different...
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Ashley G.


San Francisco, CA

$40-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

College Student/Future Special Education Teacher

I am a special education teacher looking for extra income on evenings. In addition to my job as a special education teacher for students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities, Ihave 10+ years of babysitting and nanny experience for babies and children. I am CPR certified and can provide references upon request.
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Megan H.


San Francisco, CA

$19/hr • 1 yrs exp

USC Master's Student Receiving Special Education Credential

USC Master's student earning a credential in special education. I currently work at a school for students with learning disabilities.
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Breena H.


San Francisco, CA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny With Certification In Special Education And Elementary Education

Hello, My name is Breena and I am a full time special education teacher. I have 10 years of experience in the field of education and hold credentials in both general education and moderate/severe special education. I developed a passion in working with children at a young age and have over 17 years of experience in child care....
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Nicole M.


San Francisco, CA

$35-40/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi everyone! I have a passion for special needs. I have an adopted brother with Down Syndrome and he just got diagnosed with Autism as well. I have experience with interacting with them, playing, feeding, bathing, driving. I am a kind, responsible and patient nanny. Looking forward to hearing back from you! Thank you!
I have experience with kiddos and adults with special needs and different abilities. I have been caring for a 30 years old mean for more than 15 years

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Francisco, CA

Esperanza H.

5.0

Esperanza is AWESOME! Communicated well, punctual, very attentive to needs, and engaged extremely well with my son upon our first meeting. I needed help with a somewhat non-traditional childcare situation and she was up for the challenge and exceeded my expectations. My son really enjoyed his time...

- Roxanne R.

Amber L.

5.0

Working with Amber was fantastic. She was on time, professional and clearly loves working with children.

- Care member

Jessica B.

5.0

Jessica was great at babysitting our 3 year old daughter!

- Care member

Nayelis M.

5.0

She was amazing, she did a wonderful job. She was on time. She was very good to my kids. Took good care of them for a couple of hours. Please hire her you won't regret it.

- Regina K.

Cesia A.

5.0

Cesia is both professional and personable. She openly asks questions and offers solutions about challenges she perceives. She is ready to take on any task within her area of expertise and approach it with a positive attitude. An excellent employee and a very nice person.

- Buck B.

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

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 101 reviews of the 164 listed special needs caregivers.