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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sebastopol, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Sebastopol, CA

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Susan D.


Sebastopol, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced child care provider/nanny and I am seeking full or part time employment. I have 23 years of experience and have cared for newborns, young infants, toddlers, young children, school age children and special needs children of differing ages. Since relocating a few years ago, I have worked for individual families...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sue has been taking care of my kids for 3 years (since my son was 3 months old). She is always on time, reliable, and helps me keep our little ship afloat. I highly recommend her."

Mira H.

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Grace G.


Sebastopol, CA

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

When I went to Analy High School, I worked with special needs kids for the four years of high school; I also helped out with special needs softball, which was much h fun since I used to play softball pre-COVIDd till a couple of months ago, I babysat an ADHD kid from 7 a.m. to 12, 3-4 days a week, helping him with his homework,...
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Jamie W.


Sebastopol, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Skilled Previously Licensed Professional

I have over 20 years experience working with mentally ill and developmentally disabled clients. Im also highly skilled with elder care and hospice. In my younger years I worked as a licensed professional for two decades with the criminally insane, adult chronic schizophrenic patients, sensory impaired (both visual and hearing)...
Hi there I've always interested in helping Seniors as I brought up in a country where we valued our seniors. So in my homeland and that is Fiji Island we take of our own elders. Would love to do my best in every opportunities will be given. My mission is to provide my best of Care as my Heavenly Father watching me from above.
To whom it may concern ~ Family's and Clients I have been caring for clients for many years ~ I prefer the word personal assistant As I assist clients with as little or as much assistance needed ~ Clients I have cared for with the following challenges ~ Dementia Alzheimer's ALS Parkinson's Quadriplegic Paraplegic...
Caring for children comes naturally for me. I started babysitting as a teen and have since come to love centering my career around children. I have extensive experience in the educational setting; from co-founding a self directed learning center here in Sebastopol to now working with children with special needs in one of our...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I'm a passionate caregiver with 9 years of experience. It's my joy to support families by providing a reliable childcare option. As a parent myself, I understand the importance of open communication and follow the parents' preferred method. I also have experience with special needs children. I'm patient, calm, and nurturing,...
Antonina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sarah J.


Sebastopol, CA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Caring for children has been one of the great joys of my life. I have a decade of experience caring for a variety of children in multiple settings. I've worked as a Registered Behavior Technician, providing behavioral therapy to special needs children. For the 3 years before that, I was the nanny for premature, bilingual...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Meghan L.


Rohnert Park, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Meghan and I am a transitional kindergarten teacher. I live in Sonoma. I have been a date night sitter, full time nanny, special needs provider, preschool teacher, elementary teacher and just about anything in between. My degrees are in early childhood education, early childhood studies and social and behavioral...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Meghan worked for us for a summer, and occasionally after school. She was fantastic with the kids, super patient and always upbeat and friendly. She was a great homework helper with my special need daughter as well. My kids loved having her here. Highly recommend. "

Angelika M.

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Katherine M.


Santa Rosa, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Katherine, I am a graduate from Sonoma State University. I entered as a Kinesiology major, two years in I then added a minor in Child Development. I fell in love with the field and eventually switched my major to Early Childhood Development. I plan on getting my Masters in Behavior Analysis in the near...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"I used Katherine once a week for several weeks. She showed up on time and my 11 month old seemed to really like her. She was able to get him down for naps which at times can be a struggle. I will continue to use her again when needed."

Justin D.

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Christa A.


Rohnert Park, CA

$46/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I love children and have been working with and taking care of them since I was 12. I first started out babysitting in my neighborhood and for my family church. Through my church I have also watched children and teenagers with special needs from ages 4 months old to 16. I was a youth soccer coach for four years, and have...
Christa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Christa is energetic, caring, and lots of fun! "

Karen S.

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Janet F.


Rohnert Park, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mature Woman Seeking Part Time Assistance Position. 2-3 Days Per Week (Day Hours)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an easygoing 64-year-old, good listener, warm personality seeking to be a companion and can help with medications, light meals, and drives to appointments, etc. I like to walk, listen to music, read, art appreciator, artistic soul with a sense of humor. I have been involved in Hospice and caring for my Father with CHF and...
Janet can also help with: Companionship, respite care, dementia, mobility assistance
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"I'm so happy that I found Janet. She is reliable, punctual, communicative and a very lovely person. She offers warmth and compassion and always made me feel safe and secure."

Audrey D.

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Barbara H.


Rohnert Park, CA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Very Caring Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive nanny experience and experience with elderly people with physical and mental limitations. I am very trainable, but not suitable for jobs requiring therapy training.
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Maribel F.


Santa Rosa, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 11years of experience and I am looking for long term. I have 6 years experience in group home settings and 5years in home private care giving. I am infant /adult CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. I am a very upbeat, caring, compassionate person Who loves nature and I find it very relaxing and I try to incorporate the...
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Sarah L.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love to take the children outside where I can explore nature (rather than watching them watch TV), take walks (if the parents allow), bring the dog out with us (if they have one), or do some fun arts and crafts, reading, or make-believe inside! My experience: -Newborn baby photographer in maternity units & NICUs (I worked...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Janet F.


Rohnert Park, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Warm, Friendly Family Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am fully vaccinated, a young spirited, kind, calm, flexible worker who has lots of life experience with special needs, bilingual/Spanish language students, students who learn differently, with communication delays or barriers. I worked in classrooms assisting teacher for over 10 years. I also love working with babies. I have...
Janet can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Allison B.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as fun, creative, upbeat, loving, and adventurous. I work as an RBT during the year (working with special needs kiddos) within a school district. Usually available around holidays and on weekends. Looking for some other kiddos to give my time and care to while I have the time:) In my spare time, I...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jason M.


Santa Rosa, CA

$18-30/hr3 yrs exp

I've been working in healthcare for 3 years. I can communicate and understand English well. My priority is to keep my client happy and safe. I do patient care, housekeeping, give them transportation and meal prep. I am hardworking, patient, understanding and reliable.
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Emily W.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-28/hr7 yrs exp

Upbeat Nanny With Animal + Special Needs Experience!

Hi there, my name is Emily and I can't wait to meet you! I have enjoyed several years of experience as a nanny for a special needs child with leukemia, as a babysitter, in addition to experience as an English tutor, and as an animal care technician for an international nonprofit animal rescue organization. I have professionally...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kailie B.


Santa Rosa, CA

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Highly dedicated and experienced nanny with over six years of expertise in childcare. Committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. Proficient in infant and child CPR, first aid, and developmentally appropriate practices. Possesses strong knowledge of child development and age-appropriate...
Kailie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sebastopol, CA

Susan D.

5.0

Sue took care of my son for over 2 years before he went to preschool. She is amazing! So patient and kind. Truly the baby whisperer! I cannot recommend her enough. She is punctual and lovely.

- Kerin L.

Meghan L.

5.0

Meghan worked for us for a summer, and occasionally after school. She was fantastic with the kids, super patient and always upbeat and friendly. She was a great homework helper with my special need daughter as well. My kids loved having her here. Highly recommend.

- Angelika M.

Katherine M.

5.0

Katherine is our go to caregiver. She is so sweet and great with our 2yr old twin girls. She is very reliable and great at responding quickly. My girls love her too. She also picks up at the end of the day and I can’t say how much I appreciate this. I highly recommend her if you’re looking for...

- Kayla B.

Christa A.

5.0

Christa is energetic, caring, and lots of fun!

- Karen S.

Janet F.

5.0

I'm so happy that I found Janet. She is reliable, punctual, communicative and a very lovely person. She offers warmth and compassion and always made me feel safe and secure.

- Audrey D.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Sebastopol, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.