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Melanie H.


Petaluma, CA

$20-22/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Experienced Caregiver Available

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a stay at home mom of 2 boys ages 2 and 4. I'm looking for kids similar in ages to care for in my home part time. We live on a large ranch in Petaluma (we have a secure gated yard but have access to explore 500 acres) and love exploring with our dog. I'm an avid believer in letting kids be kids and love to watch them learn...
Melanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Linda G.


Napa, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional caregiver, providing care/assistance for seniors, children, middle age students and special need children in M. County for six and a half years. I moved to Napa and seeking employment. I have CCA, TB, CPR/First Aid certificates, as well as a driving record and insured vehicle. I love my career and being...
Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is caring, knowledgeable and competent. Being a grandmother, she tends to act like one with children. I would highly recommend her."

Marvin P.

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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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Rubi E.


Novato, CA

$30/hr18 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with 18 years in the field, I'm passionate about fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my innate ability to connect with children and positively impact their lives. My patient and calm...
Rubi can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rubi was our nanny after we had our second child and she was nothing short of wonderful. She is very dependable, great with kids and goes above and beyond to make sure our needs were met. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a kind, trustworthy...

Sarah F.

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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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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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Kyia W.


Vallejo, CA

$45-150/hr5 yrs exp

Here To Help

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! I'm a fun loving, passionate, gentle and caring college student here to help you all out. I love working with children of all capabilities. I have years of experience working with both typically developing children and children on the spectrum. Before graduating high school I nannied for a beautiful growing...
Kyia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kyia is warm and kind and my little one instantly took to her. She played with him nonstop and took amazing care of him. We will definitely have her come back."

Krisztina L.

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Olivia C.


San Rafael, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Homeschool Teacher, Special Needs Aid, Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 13 years of experience working with children, infants - 8 years. I recently moved back to San Rafael from Hawaii. I worked as a homeschool teacher in Marin for a group of kindergarteners during Covid and in Hawaii ran an arts and nature-based camp. Before this I was a Montessori teacher. I have taken courses...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Trustline Certified

CPR

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...

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Judy R.


Rodeo, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Education Specialist Seeking Work With Individuals With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in the field of special needs for 13 years. I hold a Masters Degree in Special Education and an Education Specialist Credential. I have experience working with students with developmental differences 1:1, as a paraprofessional, and as a lead teacher. I have worked in preschool, elementary, middle, high school, and...
5.0
"Judy made a great connection with our son. She worked to find common ground and bonded over similar interests. Receptive to our rules to provide consistency, showed good insight into his special needs and made the time with him fun."

Kence A.

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Christa is energetic, caring, and lots of fun! "

Karen S.

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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: Mobility assistance, respite care, companionship, dementia
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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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: Visiting physician, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Elizabeth is a very kind, compassionate and responsible caregiver for my parents. She helps with cooking, light housekeeping, daily care for my parents as well as taking care of their dog.We would hire her again!"

Dee G.

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Meghan has babysat for us a couple of times for dates...She is so sweet and I instantly had a good feeling about her when we met. She is great with my 2.5 yr old son and I have felt completely comfortable with him in her care. She is able to keep my son busy and...

Corey A.

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Megan T.


Petaluma, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Extraordinaire

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

From a young age I knew that I wanted a career involving working with children. My experience began working in an after school care program while pursuing my education in childhood development (ECE). From there I began working as a Para Educator with special needs children in the public school systems before moving on to...
Megan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Megan was a god send! We had to fire our original Nanny (long story, but not good) and we were so fortunate that Megan was available. My boys took to her immediately and she was amazing. Megan has an amazing work ethic, was always on time, and knew exactly what...

Holly N.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

CPR

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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"We love Irene so much she's part of the family, we moved so we had to end the nanny relationship. She is an incredible human being, great with kids, an awesome problem solver and very reliable. We miss her terribly! Any family would be lucky to work with her"

Talia E.

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sonoma, CA

Linda G.

5.0

She is caring, knowledgeable and competent. Being a grandmother, she tends to act like one with children. I would highly recommend her.

- Marvin P.

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.

Rubi E.

5.0

Rubi has cared for our now 3 year old boy since he was 1 year old. She is a deeply empathetic, nurturing and responsible caregiver who we have been very fortunate to work with! Rubi has been a pillar for our family, showing up reliably without fail, communicating clearly about Russell and always...

- Lauren A.

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.

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