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60 special needs caregivers are listed in West Sacramento, CA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in West Sacramento, CA

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Shari P.


West Sacramento, CA

$21-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Special Needs/Medical Assistant

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 17 years of experience working with special needs youths for the Davis Joint Unified School District. I am recently retired. I have been working privately for a family in Elk Grove part time for two years but that job is ending soon. In addition, I have medical assisting experience and am happy to attend to...
5.0
"Shari is awesome! She is kind, hardworking and dependable. She has watched my boys for a year and I highly recommend her."

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experience working in a disability daycare center, an internship in an elementary school with a social worker, and being a Registered Behavior Technician for children with autism, I have developed a deep empathy and understanding for those who need extra care and support. It brings me great joy to help people with disabilities...
Im an experienced child care specialist for over 30 years. I have worked in the private sector along with owning my own home daycare for 6 and 1/2 years. My experience ranges from infancy to preteen from many diverse cultures and backgrounds. I'm a very kind-hearted and patient person, who likes to take the gentle approach with...
I am currently working as a behavioral analyst, I have the weekends off and looking for more work. I have a lot of experience with many different disabilities and want to learn more. In the future I hope to work in a children's hospital to advocate for children with disabilities.
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Bulou Merelesita D.


West Sacramento, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Caregiver Available For Night Shifts And Afternoon Hours.

Fun and hardworking & very capable to care for your loved one. Dealt with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Hospice and bed ridden patients in the past. Also got experience of child care and babysitting. I love to meet new people and I am open to learning new things.
Hey there, I'm a Speech Language Pathology student by day and a special needs superhero by, well, also by day. With 5 years of childcare experience, a CPR certification because safety first, and a knack for speaking three languages, I'm all about helping every individual shine. I'm currently cooking up an 8 week curriculum for...
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Donette J.


West Sacramento, CA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

A Loving Mother Of Three. A Grandmother Of One.

Hello, I am a loving, patient and professional person. I have over 25 years experience working with infants, children and teenagers. I am a mother of three daughters, and a grandmother of one. I have my current First Aid, CPR. I am fully vaccinated with the booster. I have over 10 years experience working with children and...
Donette can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hello there! My name is Nicole, and working with children has been my lifelong passion. I have six years of experience as a dedicated elementary school teacher, which has given me valuable skills in nurturing children's growth, creating fun and educational activities, and managing all types of schedules and needs. I recently...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Donette J.


West Sacramento, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

A Helping Hand

Hello! I am a reliable, caring, and professional person. I am a mother of three daughters ages 12, 14 and 24 and I am a grandmother of one. I have over 25 years experience working with adults and seniors at home, assisted living and memory care facilities. I have experience working with individuals with special needs as well....
Donette can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Hello ! My name is Hailey and I am 25 years old . I have babysat and nannied for children of all ages and children on different ranges of the spectrum. I was a baker and currently working on having my own home bakery as I care for my grandma the past 2 years who is bed ridden . I am an ihss employee and can provide care as...
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Sarah Z.


Davis, CA

$27-28/hr6 yrs exp

Friendly And Kind Nanny Looking For Full Time Position With A Great Family :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very good with kids of all ages. I have a soft, empathetic way with kids. I like to meet them where they are at, wherever they are at in the moment to help regulate emotions. I never get angry, I am patient and understanding with them as I would want someone to be with me. I am outgoing, goofy and down to earth. I love...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Melisa B.


North Highlands, CA

$20-40/hr8 yrs exp

Professional Babysitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

If you should need any job done please consider me. I am a non-smoker and I enjoy walking, cleaning, organizing, and activities. In my years of experience, I have worked with special needs children, cared for children/ pets/ and home while clients were on vacation, walked dogs, kept animals company, been a full-time nanny, along...
Melisa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Melisa is a very reliable and dependable person. Would love to hired her again. We would love to keep her forever if we can."

Joyce O.

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Arielle S.


Davis, CA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Friendly And Fun Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work great with special needs children because I have over 4 years of experience as a summer counselor and tutor for children with ADHD and Autism. I am first aid trained and can administer medications and EpiPens. My childcare philosophy is to provide structure and fun while letting the child set the pace and tone of our...
5.0
"Ari is a lot of fun and has been here for us during some tough medical times with my son. She's a great cook and knowledgeable about many topics."

Carolyn L.

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Catherine H.


Davis, CA

$22-41/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Catherine. I am one of 18 brothers and sister's. There are 13 adopted and five biological siblings. I am a great aunt, but I have lost count! I love my little one's. I am an experienced caregiver and Nanny who has worked in the healthcare and childcare field for over 30 years. I have worked in hospitals, long...
Catherine can also help with: Home modification, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Ha ha we have her and we are not Sharing! Very nice, cordial, and easy to get to know. Makes everyone feel at ease and comfortable upon first meeting. Appears at ease around new situations and people,is confident in her ability to work with any type of client and...

Judy H.

I love being a nanny because it's just overall fun! I like working with kids because they have such an amazing imagination, and I get to be a kid myself but also make sure they are safe, fed, and happy I started working with kids when I became a teacher aid for special needs children during my junior year of high school, and...
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Margaret S.


Davis, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Nurturing Care Giver For Special Needs Individuals

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My special calling is for children and adults with Developmental Disabilities. I have worked both as a teacher's aide, resource specialist and home health care provider for the past 20 years. I'm a very positive and nurturing person and have a great skill in building self-esteem, confidence, and joy with those I work with.
I have a wealth of experience assessing the development of children , planning curriculum based on their level and goals , and creating fun and developmentally appropriate activities that support learning. I'm skilled at supporting parents with their children's care and building family partnerships. I've worked in both the...
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Gabby M.


North Highlands, CA

$36/hr7 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Babysitter

I'm a mother of 2 little girls ages 7 and 2yo. I am currently taking college classes to work with kids with special needs. I currently work full time in retail and as a caretaker for a 17yo boy on the spectrum. However, I would really like to expand my experience working with other children.
Gabby can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Simone A.


North Highlands, CA

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter & Very Reliable!

Hi! I'm Simone and I'm a student studying Early Childhood Development. I've been working as a nanny/paraeducator for 4 years. I first got introduced to working with kids back in 2020 where I was a paraeducator (fancy way of saying a teacher's assistant) for children Prek-12th grade, both on & off the spectrum. I have been a...
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Gillian S.


Davis, CA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

GILLIAN

My name is Gillian, I am 20 years old. I am a student studying Early childhood education working towards my teaching degree. I have been working with kids grades k-6th as well as infants and toddlers for a few years now in many different capacities. I also have experience working with kids who have special needs and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Sacramento, CA

Shari P.

5.0

Shari has been babysitting for my two boys with Autism for over 2 years. She is kind, punctual and very patient. I highly recommend her.

- Tiffany N.

Melisa B.

5.0

Melisa is a very reliable and dependable person. Would love to hired her again. We would love to keep her forever if we can.

- Joyce O.

Arielle S.

5.0

Ari is a lot of fun and has been here for us during some tough medical times with my son. She's a great cook and knowledgeable about many topics.

- Carolyn L.

Catherine H.

5.0

Ha ha we have her and we are not Sharing! Very nice, cordial, and easy to get to know. Makes everyone feel at ease and comfortable upon first meeting. Appears at ease around new situations and people,is confident in her ability to work with any type of client and whatever their needs might be at...

- Judy H.

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