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Find special needs caregivers in San Francisco, CA that you’ll love

172 special needs caregivers are listed in San Francisco, CA

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in San Francisco, CA

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Olivia D.


San Francisco, CA

$30-49/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

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A big sister of three. I have a very nurturing personality and enjoy taking care of others. I got my first nanny job in 2011 and have continued ever since. I have experience with children of all ages, the youngest child I watched was 3 weeks old, and the oldest is 13yr. I also have experience working with children with special...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We have had the absolute pleasure of having Olivia in our lives for almost a year. She has helped my husband and I many a weekend and date night with our two toddler boys and they/we love her! Olivia is incredibly warm, kind, responsive and attentive. She goes...

Becky H.

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Madison W.


San Francisco, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Former preschool teacher and have 2 years exp. as a Behavioral Therapist for Special Needs Children 8 yrs exp. as Nanny College Degree in Psychology I have experience with children of all ages from infants to teens and I believe I am an amazing caregiver! I will love your kids like I love my own family I have training as a...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Madison is a very kind caregiver and was wonderful with our 4 month old son. She figured out ways to read his temperament and soothe him when he was upset. We have had her take care of him on a few occasions and look forward to having her back. We also...

Julie D.

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Barbara S.


San Francisco, CA

$25-45/hr8 yrs exp

hello there! my name is Barbara I'm 26 years old and I'm from Brazil :) currently I'm a student at the Community College of San Francisco but for the past almost two years I was an AuPair - at the beginning here in the Bay Area and later on in New York. I got back to SF to proceed with my studies a year ago and I kept taking...
Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Barbara has been watching our daughter (2 years) for date nights and Saturday mornings for the last 6 months. She’s incredibly caring and clearly loves children. Our daughter always has a wonderful time, playing games, having a dance party, singing songs and...

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Sinead D.


San Francisco, CA

$25-49/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 10+ Yrs Experience And Masters Degree

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an aspiring elementary school teacher with over 10 years experience working with children of all ages. I first started working in a childcare center in San Francisco every summer in high school. Since then I have continued babysitting and nannying through my studies. I have a bachelors degree in psychology and a masters in...
Sinead can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We had a great experience working with Sinead! She took care of our 10 month old and 2.5 year old for an afternoon/evening and was able to get them both to sleep (not an easy feat, even for me). She was punctual, communicative, and so sweet with our kids! Highly...

Claire S.

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Naji J.


San Francisco, CA

$45/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

With my employers, I have worked with infants, toddlers, school age children and adolescents for the past 10 years. Additionally, I have been a Nanny and Babysitter for several years. I love children and enjoy working with them and take my responsibilities very seriously. I assure you of my honesty and integrity. I can handle...
Naji can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Very professional and resourceful. She made the experience very easy to handle."

Chanera R.

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Alina R.


San Francisco, CA

$30-40/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny, House Keeping, Family Assistant

Dear family, I hope this message finds you and your family healthy. My name is Alina, with 3+ years childcare experience, starting with my nephews as toddlers, following with 2 boys (age 4 and 7), a family with 2 twins (age 9) and ultimately with 3 kids with special needs (age 6, 9 and 11). My responsibilities include but are...
Alina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Alina has been babysitting for our two boys (ages 4 and 7) for about 5 months. Our children really like her, and she is very easy to work with. Alina has been able to handle drop-offs and pick-ups at school and after school activities. She easily gets everything...

Felicity H.

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Jenny K.


San Francisco, CA

$45/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jenny, here's a little blurb about myself so you can have a look into who I am ! I am originally from the east coast, and moved to CA back in 2017. I have 8 years of experience nannying and caring for children of all ages as well as 4 years of working with children of Special Needs. Being a nanny/caregiver/home...
Jenny can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jenny worked with our family for about 5 months as a nanny to two boys (now 4 & 2 years old). Our boys have high energy and a lot of dietary restrictions that require careful management. Jenny was very dependable and punctual, she showed up every day and on-time....

Kristine W.

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Nayelis M.


San Francisco, CA

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 4 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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Kate Z.


San Francisco, CA

$15-19/hr8 yrs exp

Local College Student

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Katie and I'm a recent college graduate looking for part time work. I love working with kids and pets. I have babysat for about 8 years for kids of all ages. I have experience with children living with special needs. In the past I have cooked, cleaned, helped children with homework and came up with activities to do for...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My children had a great time with Katie. She babysat for them on a Friday night, and handled dinner and bedtime easily. She was communicative, helpful, and on time. We'll definitely be having her over again!"

Robin P.

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Suphichaya B.


San Francisco, CA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

I'm Seeking A Nanny/babysitter Job With A Wonderful Family.

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm so excited to meet you. I have been working with children for 5 years and have worked with children ranging from infants to 11 years. I have experience with twins and children with special needs. I love working with children and getting to know them about their individual personalities. I seriously love hanging out...
Suphichaya can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She did an amazing job of caring. Always so professional and wonderful"

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Cesia A.


San Francisco, CA

$25-45/hr10 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:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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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Michaella P.


San Francisco, CA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have a brother with Down's Syndrome so I am very comfortable working with children who have disabilities. I myself have ADD and dyslexia and struggled with other learning challenges as a child. I have a passion and love working with special needs children.
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Vivien N.


San Francisco, CA

$15-20/hr10 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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Allyson H.


San Francisco, CA

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Child Caregiver With 5+ Years Special Needs Experience

I have worked for 2 families whose children have special needs and a bachelor's degree in social work from SFSU. One family has a son on the autism spectrum. I was his babysitter/nanny while he was 6-11 years old. I brought him to his therapy appointments, learned how to work with his particular needs so that he could...
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Flavia P.


San Francisco, CA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

I have a younger brother with Down syndrome and have worked with children with Down syndrome, Autism, and a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism. I've worked with them in the capacity of babysitter, camp counselor, and tutor.
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Nellyda M.


San Francisco, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Profile Of Nellyda M. Caretaker For Special Needs Children

I am caring for a special needs baby who was born prematurely. She has a condition that stops her from full range of use of her appendages and prevented her from eating or speaking through her mouth. I have worked with her like a physical therapist to practice using her extremities, and over the past month she has finally...
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Paisley S.


San Francisco, CA

$30-50/hr

9 Years Of Experience With Special Needs

I have 9 years of experience caring for special needs, specifically cerebral palsy. I have done personal care, bathing, bathroom, speech therapy exercises and so much more! One girl I worked with in the past was in a wheelchair so I also have experience with people with limited mobility and wheelchair maneuvering. I am...
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Jessica B.


San Francisco, CA

$30-49/hr10 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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Briseida D.


San Francisco, CA

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Bilingual Speech Pathologist Graduate Special needs caregiver

Hello! I am a Speech pathologist specializing in post acute care. I have experience as a CNA and medication technician as well. Feel free to message me with any questions! Thank you.
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Kirat K.


San Francisco, CA

$35-50/hr2 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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Francisco, CA

Olivia D.

5.0

We have had the absolute pleasure of having Olivia in our lives for almost a year. She has helped my husband and I many a weekend and date night with our two toddler boys and they/we love her! Olivia is incredibly warm, kind, responsive and attentive. She goes above and beyond just one-time care -...

- Becky H.

Madison W.

5.0

Madison is a very kind caregiver and was wonderful with our 4 month old son. She figured out ways to read his temperament and soothe him when he was upset. We have had her take care of him on a few occasions and look forward to having her back. We also appreciated that she is responsive and...

- Julie D.

Barbara S.

5.0

Barbara has been watching our daughter (2 years) for date nights and Saturday mornings for the last 6 months. She’s incredibly caring and clearly loves children. Our daughter always has a wonderful time, playing games, having a dance party, singing songs and reading books with Barbara, and we are...

- Care member

Sinead D.

5.0

We had a great experience working with Sinead! She took care of our 10 month old and 2.5 year old for an afternoon/evening and was able to get them both to sleep (not an easy feat, even for me). She was punctual, communicative, and so sweet with our kids! Highly recommend!

- Claire S.

Naji J.

5.0

Naji was wonderful. I had compiled a list of tasks for her, things like loading the dishwasher, cleaning cutting boards, wiping down counter tops, watering plants. She did everything to perfection; asked when she needed direction and otherwise instinctively just did the right thing. She was cheerful...

- Wolfram A.

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

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 98 reviews of the 172 listed special needs caregivers.