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60 special needs caregivers are listed in San Rafael, CA
The average posted rate is $29/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in San Rafael, CA
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
I have a great experience in hospice care, with special needs and senior. I am a professional personal assistant and I have amazing references.
Camila can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
I am a 33-year-old female, I have extensive childcare and tutoring experience ages 10 months to high school. I personally have type 1 diabetes and understand the additional care, emergency plans, and protocol for carbohydrates counting, athletics, extracurricular, etc. and encourage "living without limits" with type 1. I am...
Monica M.
Greenbrae, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(18)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name Is Monica. I have taken care of all ages groups: newborns, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, children and teenagers.
I studied physical therapy and have recently graduated with an associates in Psychology and behavioral sciences.
I speak Spanish and English fluently. I also have an intermediate Italian language...
Monica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Monica full time this past summer to watch our 2 and 4 year olds. She was so fun with the kids, taking them to cool parks she researched on her own and setting up fun art projects. She has a wonderful personality and my kids adored her. She also taught...
Lorie L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
enthusiastic personality
patient & communicative
loves to learn & teach
engaging & energetic
creative & empathetic
- experience with toddlers to teenagers
- experience with special needs & allergies
- CPR certified
- valid driver's license & passport
Georgialee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"We hired Georgialee last February while we worked from home, so we saw her throughout the day teaching and caring for our children. Georgialee is safety-conscious and complied with all COVID safety protocols. Beyond the basic musts for any care-giver (prompt,...
Christine S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with a teenage boy with epilepsy and the learning challenges that he faces as well as helping his learn social behavior. The feeling when he remembers something or shows advancement in his progress is irreplaceable- so rewarding.
Madalitso M.
Novato, CA
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Full/Part Time Nanny, Family Assistant, Caregiver, House Keeper Available Now.
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
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.
Cristal D.
Richmond, CA
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am passionate about helping others, I sense there is a need for us to spread love to anyone we encounter with. Working with those of special needs opens up my eyes and brings in meaning to my life and purpose here. I am here to learn and give my best to those in need of support. We all need an extra helping hand and its always...
Jenipher T.
San Pablo, CA
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Family am CNA. am working in Neurological Behavior Facility. I will be happy to save your family. I have 20 years experience with special needs. On the bright side I like cooking and Housekeeping.
Amber T.
Richmond, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I am a proud single mom of 5 children. 2 boys
(now 32, 29), 3 girls( now 26, 22, 17). I also have a granddaughter 3. 5 yrs. Old. I love kids and my babies are not babies anymore :) I have taken care of children since I was 15. 5 yrs. Old and I grew up with my mother having an In home childcare with about 5-6 children...
5.0
"She is kind, fun, respectful, intuitive and learns quickly! I would definitely hire her again. She is our Saturday caregiver and cares for two seniors, an elderly couple married 54 years. He has Alzheimer's and diabetes."
Sara S.
Maite N.
Sausalito, CA
$17-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have degree in psychology and since the college I've been working with kids and also I had taken care of children from 1 to 10 years old.
I'd describe my personality as patient, careful, affectionate.
I like working with kids because they are spontaneous, creative and curious.
I started working with kids when I was in the...
5.0
"Maite was our Au Pair for a year and is patient, responsible and very kind. She has a friendly personality and was very active in making sure our children flourished under her care. She is a trained children’s psychologist in Brazil and helped us navigate the mood...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a nanny/teacher who is very trustworthy, highly reliable and very experienced with little ones from newborns, twins, infants to toddler age/kindergarten, and school aged children. Do you need help in the care/mentoring/tutoring or babysitting with your child(ren) at home/school or daycare, overnight stay or occasional...
Marianne can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We enthusiastically recommend Marianne as a nanny and caretaker for children of any age including infants. Marianne began caring for our daughter when she was 4 months old. For the last 1.5 years she has cared for our daughter full-time. Now that our daughter is...
Amy P.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Julia, I have experience with children from 3 months to 12 years old, children with special needs, and have successfully potty trained 3 children. My goal is to help your child with their development as well as making sure that they are enjoying their time.
I am responsible, punctual, very respectful,...
Julia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Julia is a very responsible young woman. I have known her for the last two years, and I witnessed how much she cares and dedicates to the children she had under her care.
She is a hard worker and focuses on her everyday tasks in a very diligent and cautious way....
Patricia V.
Yasoda D.
San Pablo, CA
$21-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a registered nurse in Nepal since 2011. I have AA Degree in Nursing in USA but I dont have RN lisence. I have been working in USA with special need kids for more than 8 years. Currently I work with marin county school of special education(moderate to severe) . I am well oriented with medication , behaviours of the special...
Yasoda can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Phoebe. I am a Bay Area Native and I graduated from UC Berkley in 2022. I am an Artist and I have been working as a UX Designer for the past year. I have a very flexible schedule and would like to help out families and spend time with children! As far as my experience, I have been nannying and babysitting my whole...
Phoebe can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
I have a full time job in accounting for a construction company M-F, but I'm looking for an evening job after 5 during M-F or something on the weekend.
I have provided in home care for many people with special needs that require one-on-one care in their homes, helping with personal hygiene, meal preparation, mobility, or other...
Callie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have many years of experience, a unique set of skills, along with years of experience in psychotherapy, personal assistance, elder care, tutoring, teaching etc. I had been in practice as a psychotherapist for 4 years but due to having to take an extended break, am redoing my hours to finish licensure. This means you get my in...
I have been a care taker for the past 20+yrs. I graduated from nursing school in 2001. I'm also Bilingual speak Spanish/English. I have worked with amazing people- co workers in
Hospitals
Facility's
Agency's
Assistant Living
Private Homes
In the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, Daily City, Berkeley, El Cerrito, El Sobrante,...
Lucy P.
Corte Madera, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids since I was one! I have been a dance teacher/ choreographer for youth theatre companies around the Bay Area for many years now. I worked at the bar methods child care, super cool summer school,
Throckmorton youth performers, and I've been babysitting/nannying since I was 13. I
love to dance, sing...
Lucy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Allan S.
Richmond, CA
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've been a childcare provider for over 3 years because I'm passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive. I'm a patient, creative, and friendly individual who believes that every child deserves a chance to reach their full potential.
I have a college degree, am CPR and First Aid certified, and have experience...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Rafael, CA
Monica M.
5.0
We are so grateful for Monica's loving, attuned care for our son, who was one year old when she worked with us. Monica worked with us part time for close to six months and was incredibly responsible, reliable and supportive. We only moved on because our schedules stopped aligning. Our son loved...
- Annie E.
Georgialee Q.
5.0
We hired Georgialee last February while we worked from home, so we saw her throughout the day teaching and caring for our children. Georgialee is safety-conscious and complied with all COVID safety protocols. Beyond the basic musts for any care-giver (prompt, dependable, etc.) Georgialee brought...
- Christine S.
Madalitso M.
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 immediately caught his attention and led...
- Althea W.
Amber T.
5.0
She is kind, fun, respectful, intuitive and learns quickly! I would definitely hire her again. She is our Saturday caregiver and cares for two seniors, an elderly couple married 54 years. He has Alzheimer's and diabetes.
- Sara S.
Maite N.
5.0
Maite was our Au Pair for a year and is patient, responsible and very kind. She has a friendly personality and was very active in making sure our children flourished under her care. She is a trained children’s psychologist in Brazil and helped us navigate the mood swings and boundary pushing from...
- Care member
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Ratings for San Rafael, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in San Rafael, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.