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Find special needs caregivers in Walnut Creek, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Walnut Creek, CA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Walnut Creek, CA

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Savannah R.


Walnut Creek, CA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate And Fun Babysitter

3.7

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

5 years of professional experience working with children from infant to middle school age. Oldest of 5 children. Fun-loving, patient, and reliable. Currently working during the school day as a paraprofessional in an SDC class. Experience with special needs children, g-tube feedings, and administering medication. Looking for...
Savannah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Savannah worked for us for over a year. She picked up our kids from school/daycare, fed them, played with them, took them to the park, library, play dates with friends, and helped them with early learning reading and math work. I really appreciated how...

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Madelene S.


Walnut Creek, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Maddie, I am a UCSD grad on the path to becoming a child psychologist. I practice gentle and positive discipline techniques and have a passion for instilling confidence and self regulation skills in children. I began babysitting at age 11, and haven't stopped since! Over the years, I have gained experience...
Madelene can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"She is very reliable and patient with kids .. my 5 yr old loved playing with her"

Anusha J.

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Samantha K.


Walnut Creek, CA

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Right Mom For The Job

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Vaccinated! Currently seeking night nanny position. I have been a nanny to three families ranging in ages from infant- 12 years old. I have my associates in Psychology and have taken early childhood development courses. I was teacher for infants to toddlers, 6 years before I had children. I am one of 10 children myself and...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I was lucky enough to find Samantha about 2 years ago, not long after my ex-wife and I divorced. At the time my son was 15 months old and my daughter was 3 1/2 year old and they were definitely having some adjustment challenges; she helped me tremendously with...

Greg K.

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Natalie M.


Walnut Creek, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing Full Time Nanny Available!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am 31 years old, searching for a full time nanny position. I love caring for children of all ages, and am very pet friendly. I have 10+ years of childcare experience, and I come with excellent references upon request. I am a career nanny, and take this profession very seriously. I am very comfortable with multiple...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Natalie as my assistant for my in home daycare. She was very reliable & her love for children was so apparent. She was always on time, willing to stay later than scheduled or come earlier. Natalie is so kind & joyful, it was such a pleasure having her work...

Sarah W.

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Priscila S.


Walnut Creek, CA

$17-29/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time - Reliable And Loving Childcare Provider.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dear family, Thank you for checking out my profile! My name is Priscila, I am 29 years old. Currently I work as a full-time nanny and take care of two lovely babies - However, one of the families I work for is moving to NY & I am looking for an other nanny position with another great family! I have more than 10 years'...
Priscila can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Pri worked with our family for nearly 2 years and was absolutely wonderful! She cared for our first son starting when he was 9 months old and then our second son when he was about 8 months. She was reliable, nurturing and fun with our boys, forming a strong...

Eryn P.

Hi! I have experience as a Behavior Technician doing Applied Behavior Analysis for individuals with ASD. I have 2. 5 years of experience in this role and worked with individuals from 3-22 years old. In this I focused on implementing programs to help with skill acquisition and behavior reduction. I also have a year of experience...
I have a 9-year-old with Autism, and have experience working with children with special needs. I have volunteered at my children's school for the last 6 years. For 3 years I've been doing In Home care with elderly, last client having dementia and broken femur. I have a lot of patience and understanding to help others. I'm honest...
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Siosina R.


Walnut Creek, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

All About You Home Care For Seniors - Home Is Where The Heart Is

I am a qualified trained compassionate caregiver who is available to assist for a few hours up to 24 hours 7 days a week. I can assist patients who may need extra help in their home with personal hygiene, dementia, cancer, bed-bound, feeding tube patients. I understand that one solution does not fit every situation, so I take...
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Sepi V.


Walnut Creek, CA

$17-20/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Occasional Sitter

I love children of all kinds. I have 9 years of experience with children of all ages and all kinds as well. I love them and am passionate about what I do and how well I care for them. I am an extremely kind individual. I am very responsible and clean. I am also aware of how hard it is for a parent to trust someone with their...
My name is Priscila and I am 28 years old. I currently work as a full-time Nanny Share and take care of two lovely babies. However, due to some changes in the schedule, I am looking for an other nanny position with another great family. I have more than 10 years experience with children and we usually get along really well. I...
Hi, I'm Jeanelle. Graduated nursing school last year and I've been a caregiver for 6+ years. I'm offering child care and senior care. I'm very outgoing, funny and honest. I love doing Pilates on my free time
I am currently receiving my Masters in Educational Therapy and my credentials to work with mild to moderate Students with special needs!
I've worked with multiple families that have kids with special / extra needs. Also I've Build my experience with family members who I helped with children with Down syndrome & Kids development disorders . I call it patients and understanding. Building a communication. Creating a trust. Help them feel safe at all times.
Full academic year as a School Psychology Fieldworker in an elementary school providing counseling and interventions to students. and help with special needs,
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Kyra D.


Walnut Creek, CA

$19-25/hr8 yrs exp

I have worked with youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and dual diagnoses since 2017. As a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, the majority of my work has focused on strengthening independent living and social skills through community integration and recreation. I...
Hi my name is Muskaan, and I would love to baby sit for you. Here's a little bit about me. I am a full time college student | worked as a behavioural therapist for children on the spectrum for about a year. I am CPR certified. I have been babysitting since I was a young teenager and I love working with children. I am a very...
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Fari V.


Walnut Creek, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

I have two older girls of my own, ages 22 and 24. Therefore, I have years and years of experience with children and would absolutely care for any other child as my own. I am looking for a full-time and long-term job and, if possible, for the child to be dropped at my house and this would include, food, toys, movies and other...
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Nivedita T.


Walnut Creek, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Therapist By Profession With 2+ Yrs Of Experience Working With Children Of Special Needs!

As a Child therapist, I always learn something from a child's uniqueness before the world has an impact on them. Every child is in the process of developing their own identity and values. It's important to nurture and bring out those values during childhood. Respecting their emotions plays a major role in molding a child into a...
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Shale L.


Walnut Creek, CA

$40/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny & Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

With 10 years of experience in childcare, including eight years of paid work, I am dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children of all ages. At 26, I have had the privilege of working with infants, toddlers, school-aged kids, and teenagers, tailoring my approach to meet their unique needs....
Shale can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Madeline H.


Walnut Creek, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Fun And Creative!

I have babysat/nannied for over 10 years. Most recently, I nannied for two children, including one child with special needs. I am comfortable with children/teenagers/adults, friendly and a hard-worker! I am responsible, a problem-solver, and a gifted leader. I am fully vaccinated and boosted!
Madeline can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Walnut Creek, CA

Savannah R.

5.0

Savannah is fantastic!! She has been working for us for about a year now and our toddler absolutely adores her. She is incredibly loving, patient, kind, and responsible. Her communication and professionalism are top notch. She is well-versed in infant and child development and really understands the...

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Madelene S.

5.0

Madelene was great with our kids and went above and beyond to help them have a great time and make responsible choices. Left the place clean and organized and the kids are asking for her to come back. :-)

- Kurt D.

Samantha K.

5.0

Samantha was wonderful with our newborn baby! She was honest, loving, and punctual. Would hire Samantha again for help. Thank you, Samantha!

- Carol R.

Natalie M.

5.0

Natalie is very dependable and a very sweet and kind person. She is very dedicated to the families and children she takes care of. She goes above and beyond in all aspects. She is very trustworthy.

- Lauren V.

Priscila S.

5.0

Pri worked with our family for nearly 2 years and was absolutely wonderful! She cared for our first son starting when he was 9 months old and then our second son when he was about 8 months. She was reliable, nurturing and fun with our boys, forming a strong connection with both of them. She also...

- Eryn P.

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

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Walnut Creek, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.