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Kathleen K.


Vallejo, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider With Mental Health, Developmentally Challenged And Substance Abuse Experience

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am experienced in the category of special needs. I have worked as a case manager in the mental Health field and have worked with detox and developmentally challenged individuals. I have worked with borderline, schizophrenic, bipolar, schizo-affective, depression, anxiety d/o individuals and many more. I have 7 years...
5.0
"Kathy really went the extra mile for me. She did all of the little things I would have wanted (but which were not necessarily expected), such as a phone call while negotiating the job and a confirmation text the day before work was to begin, almost as though she...

Harmony M.

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Waisea K.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-21/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a 17-year-old special needs daughter who has a little of everything. She is speech delayed and also suffers from silent seizures with which she is taking medication for. This experience has taught me a lot about caring for special needs. I also do Senior care for the last 8 yrs and I am well versed with the knowledge &...
5.0
"Amazing, understanding, motivated, willing to learn our methods of care, very helpful. So excited to work with Wise. His family is a gift to our family."

Lois D.

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Kaitlyn C.


Novato, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience caring for babies at 4 months to full-aged adults. I also have varying experience caring for individuals with special needs, including autism and behavioral challenges. I am a positive person and strive for providing a positive environment for the children and families I work for. I am fully...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I have worked with Kaitlyn for the past 2 1/2 years. She is a very Compassionate and caring person. She is efficient and pays great attention to detail. She is very artistic and fun and is a bundle of energy. She enjoys teaching, has a passion for cooking and...

Darcy M.

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Ma De La Cruz A.


Santa Rosa, CA

$48/hr10 yrs exp

I Enjoy Helping Others

I'm a C. N. A (Certified Nurse Assistant) I speak English and Spanish more than 10 years experience I have various recommendation letters. I'm a person who loves to help others, especially those who can't help themselves or having special needs. Helping them makes me feel like I can ease their daily activities and influence...
Ma De La Cruz can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Oh I was so very lucky to have Maria care for my mom! My mom absolutely loved Maria!!! And my mom could be difficult and didn't love everyone. She sufferers from Alzheimer's. Maria was amazing with her and took incredible care, but more than than my mom just loved...

Noni S.

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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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Camila R.


San Rafael, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Of 10 Years, Looking For A Full-Time Job

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional caregiver, very patient, dedicated, and I have a flexible schedule. I am an on-call nanny/doula in San Francisco Bay Area, I have worked for more than 600 families. - + 20 years of Professional Childcare Newborn, Infant, Toddler & Children Experience - + 10 years of Professional Personal Assistant - + 3...
Camila can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Camila is a phenomenal caregiver. She has been taking care my son that has cerebral palsy for two years. He does lots of activities with him and makes him so happy. I highly recommended her!!! "

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Paulo S.


American Canyon, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

18 years in care giving, around the bay area. Work privately and under agencies. work in veterans hospital (Menlo Park) Kaiser Hospital in San Francisco, Cogir Retirement Facilities (Rohnert Park & Manteca) and private homes from San Francisco to Sonoma, Solano and Sacramento. Experienced Work With Patients:Both , Man also...
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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: Dementia, mobility assistance, respite care, companionship
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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Elizabeth P.


Vallejo, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Live-In Or Live-Out Senior Caregiver Available (Trust-Line Certified)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

With 20+ years of paid experience in senior live-in home care and 20+ years in senior care, my strengths include: companionship, transportation to appointments, running errands, tending to dietary and special needs, bathing, light housekeeping and more. My experience includes seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia, stroke, diabetes,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, visiting physician, dementia, personal care
5.0
"We love Elizabeth. She has become like part of our family. She goes above and beyond and is kind and patient. Also we work from home and she knows very well how to give space and when help is needed. Highly recommend this loving person."

Tara B.

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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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Leslie P.


Vallejo, CA

$40-41/hr7 yrs exp

Special Nanny!

Hi! My name is Leslie, I am looking to join a new family. Ideally one that has kids with special needs why would you ask? Well because I know what it's like (I have one too) I know the struggles that come along with it and I know how hard it is to find a nanny or a caregiver therefore I have dedicated the last seven years of my...
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Madalitso M.


Novato, CA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Full/Part Time Nanny, Family Assistant, Caregiver, House Keeper Available Now.

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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

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.

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Ann A.


Vallejo, CA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

sitter Available

I am a retired Occupational Therapist who loves working with children. I have worked with children ages 3-17 with academic and emotional challenges in the Napa and El Dorado County School Districts. I am currently working as a tutor and babysitter primarily in the afternoons and evenings.
5.0
"Ann tutored a client of ours with a traumatic brain injury on a weekly basis. She had patience and taught with respect and understanding."

Janeanne R.

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Irene E.


San Rafael, CA

$17-32/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families, My name is Irene. I'm pursing a career in nursing . I have been nannying/babysitting/house assistant for over 8 years now . My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. Ive also lead an academic pod during Covid . I find such joy in being a positive mentor In a child's life....
Irene can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Where to begin, I've been fortunate to witness Irene grow from an infant to a young adult and now she's watching my toddler. As a parent now, my main priority is that my son is in great care; that is something I completely trust Irene with. He seriously adores her....

Marjorie B.

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Joseph D.


Vallejo, CA

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Joseph and I am compassionate, patient, caring and professional person. Registered nurse in the Philippines. And have 8 years experiences in different fields/setting like personal assitance home care like, bedbound patient, adhd/autism, Assisted living and Dementia, Skilled Facility, Rehab post/sub acute...
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Mandy H.


American Canyon, CA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care Help Available

I'm a mom of a teen who recently spent 1. 5 years caring for an infant into her toddlerhood. I have experience with kids with special needs and worked in a classroom for kids on the spectrum. I'm easygoing and fun and a great cook.
Mandy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Perrie A.


Santa Rosa, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Garden And Nutrition - Learning Through Fun!

Educated and experienced nanny, pet and house sitter. Over a decade of experience with different ages, special needs, trips and overnights.
Perrie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I specialize in providing compassionate care for clients in facilities, with a focus on dementia care. Experienced in managing various illnesses and conditions with empathy and professionalism.
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Isabella R.


Novato, CA

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Bella R. From Novato,CA

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Bella, and I am a college student home for the summer ! Three words I would use to describe myself are patient, empathetic and driven. I have roughly two-three years of babysitting experience and I have spent significant time being a TA and volunteering in special needs classrooms. I love working with kids because while I...
Isabella can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Madalitso M.


Novato, CA

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

I have six years experience taking care of elders, chronically ill adults and kids with special needs. I have a great passion doing this.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sonoma, CA

Kathleen K.

5.0

Kathy really went the extra mile for me. She did all of the little things I would have wanted (but which were not necessarily expected), such as a phone call while negotiating the job and a confirmation text the day before work was to begin, almost as though she were reading my mind. And of course,...

- Harmony M.

Waisea K.

5.0

Amazing, understanding, motivated, willing to learn our methods of care, very helpful. So excited to work with Wise. His family is a gift to our family.

- Lois D.

Kaitlyn C.

5.0

I have worked with Kaitlyn for the past 2 1/2 years. She is a very Compassionate and caring person. She is efficient and pays great attention to detail. She is very artistic and fun and is a bundle of energy. She enjoys teaching, has a passion for cooking and health. She is someone I know I can...

- Darcy M.

Ma De La Cruz A.

5.0

Oh I was so very lucky to have Maria care for my mom! My mom absolutely loved Maria!!! And my mom could be difficult and didn't love everyone. She sufferers from Alzheimer's. Maria was amazing with her and took incredible care, but more than than my mom just loved Maria! She is so many things, a...

- Noni S.

Camila R.

5.0

Camila has worked with my twins for the past year and has been professional and kind. She has come up with their schedules and worked both days and nights with us. She has given me alot of education and also follows the recommendations of their physical therapist because they were super premature....

- Care member

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