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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Santa Rosa, CA

The average rate is $23/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Santa Rosa, CA

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Maribel F.


Santa Rosa, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Special Needs Provider

5.0

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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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Jhara J.


Santa Rosa, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Jhara

5.0

(1)

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I love the field of caregiving very much, Taking care of individuals who can no longer care for themselves is something that is very important to me. I treat my clients like family. I started working in small facility (care home) then I move to a big facility as a caregiver at Brookdale chanate. I become med-tech after they gave...

Recent review:

5.0
Great caregiver ,great communicator and very dependable

Reviewed by Willie T.

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Waisea K.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-21/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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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 &...

Recent review:

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.

Reviewed by Lois D.

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Katherine M.


Santa Rosa, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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...

Recent reviews:

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...

Reviewed by Kayla B.

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Janae K.


Santa Rosa, CA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hello I am Janae , I am looking for a full time nanny job in the beautiful sonoma county . I am available Monday and Tuesday , as I have a full time job. Some things about me are that I love the outdoors! I love to hike and play soccer. For a more relaxing day I love to do arts and crafts, especially drawing and painting. I also...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Janae was great with my kids. I would recommend her to anyone! She would still be working with our family if she hadn't moved out of the area.

Reviewed by Jessica R.

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Megan L.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun And Caring Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hi! I currently am working as an assistant teacher at a preschool, but am needing to find something that fit better with my school schedule this upcoming semester. I also have experience with kids with special needs and those with behavioral issues. Along with working in a preschool, I have years of experience in babysitting and...

Recent review:

5.0
Megan was punctual and my 3 year old child had a wonderful experience spending the day with Megan! We will definitely hire her again and recommend her highly. She's kind, compassionate, and a true childcare...

Reviewed by Brandy S.

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Le Lainia S.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-45/hr20 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have over 30 years of professional childcare experience including special needs, medical care, extensive newborn and infant care and Multiples (several sets!). I am TRUSTLINE Certified and am a former CALFIRE Firefighter. I hold a current BLS Public Safety, CPR and First Aid Certification. I love singing (a lot), dancing and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Lolly is absolutely amazing! She was so great with our baby girl. Every day she was engaging and energetic. Lolly doted on our daughter and treated her as if she was one of her own. Beyond taking excellent...

Reviewed by Darby B.

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Paris S.


Santa Rosa, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hi there! I am a nurse who is looking to take some time off from bedside and dedicate my time to nannying as I am expecting my first child in August. I first started watching kids at the age of 10 years old - young I know! My best friend and neighbor was the oldest of 6 kids so I would help her mom after school. I have cared for...

Recent review:

5.0
Paris is a natural with babies. She was nurturing and confident, easily handling nap time and any fussiness. She was also an engaging playmate for my older boys and able to balance the fun with discipline when...

Reviewed by Brooke P.

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Ma De La Cruz A.


Santa Rosa, CA

$48/hr10 yrs exp

I Enjoy Helping Others

5.0

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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...

Recent review:

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...

Reviewed by Noni S.

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Shari P.


Santa Rosa, CA

$30/hr

Very Experienced Special Needs Provider

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I've been working with special needs kids of all ages for 15 years, both in the classroom and in the home. I studied education, art and disability in my undergraduate. I also have a MFA, both from UC Berkeley. I teach art at college level as an adjunct professor ( which means part time)- so I'm always filling in summers and...
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Raven S.


Santa Rosa, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

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Hi there, my name is Raven and I am a Mother of two and currently attend American River College. I am working on my Psychology for transfer as well as my Occupational Therapy Assisting degrees. Long term I am working towards my life-long goal of a doctorate in Neuroscience. I am proficient in ASL as well as SEE and I have been...
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Ashley Z.


Santa Rosa, CA

$25/hr

Companionship For Those With Special Needs, ADHD Or Autism.

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I have experience caring for children with autism and have had friends with Cerebral Palsy. I am always attentive to someone's needs no matter how "special" they are. I find that making a situation as "normal" as possible while giving them the care they need is what they prefer. I am empathetic and know what it's like to have to...
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Graciela G.


Santa Rosa, CA

$15-25/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

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In high school, I volunteered my time in the special needs program as an elective. They are such a joy to be around and have a kind, pure heart
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Mahwish C.


Santa Rosa, CA

$24-48/hr10 yrs exp

Here To Help All Ages With Special Needs

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If you are looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual to care for your loved one, then you're reading the right bio! I have worked as a Behavioral Therapist for people with all kinds of special needs, for the past 12 years. I always make sure that I work closely with individuals who require special care and support. As...
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Jenna B.


Santa Rosa, CA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Special Care For Your Special Baby!

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I have five years experience as a tutor from a reputable special needs center. I left the company when I moved to Santa Rosa. I would love to help families with some of the tutoring and care needs that I've learned working in the field of autism.
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Claire J.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Vaccinated, And Educated Nanny With Autism Behavioral Specialist Certification

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Hello Families! My name is Claire and I have been working with children for over 10 years. I am currently at the SRJC and will be completing my Early Childhood Education degree this spring semester. Next fall, I will be transferring to the SSU Hutchins program to become a special education teacher. I have worked as a babysitter,...
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Belasio B.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-40/hr1 yrs exp

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I have worked with Developmental disability; specifically non-verbal, non-ambulatory, cognitive disability cases in a residential home. I've also worked with an ALS individual whose symptoms have taken full effect rendering him completely paralysed and non-verbal, as well as totally reliant upon a ventilator.
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Zoe C.


Santa Rosa, CA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Great Caregiver

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I have worked in an Adaptive P.E. Program for a year. While working in that class I watched for the safety of all students, floated children on their back to help them feel comfortable in the water, used the wheelchair lift and did group activities. I have passion in the kind of work because in the future I would like to be a...
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Rick R.


Santa Rosa, CA

$28-50/hr5 yrs exp

About Me

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I love working with all kids, however working with and caring for kids with exceptionalities has really brought a new light to my life. I have had the fortunate opportunities to work with students with a wide variety of interests, abilities, needs and goals. With this, I have gained experience in the fields of special...
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Angelica L.


Santa Rosa, CA

$21-40/hr1 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Angelica, 23years old. I have 4 years experience nannying . I've worked with different families in the years which has enabled me to adapt to different parenting styles and grow relationships with families. I am Bilingual in Spanish and English. I enjoy teaching kids both languages if a family is accepting of...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Santa Rosa, CA

Jhara J.

5.0

Great caregiver ,great communicator and very dependable

- Willie T.

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.

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.

Janae K.

5.0

Janae was great with my kids. I would recommend her to anyone! She would still be working with our family if she hadn't moved out of the area.

- Jessica R.

Megan L.

5.0

Megan was punctual and my 3 year old child had a wonderful experience spending the day with Megan! We will definitely hire her again and recommend her highly. She's kind, compassionate, and a true childcare gem!

- Brandy S.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Santa Rosa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.