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Antonia A.


Sonoma, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with children who have Autism behaviors as well as children with Cerebral Palsy. I am excellent at following your prescribed plan as well as offering positive support, suggestions and feedback. I am especially loving and patient. I worked my way through college at a special needs school and have a BS degree in...
For two years now I have been the nanny for a little boy with Autism. Through working with him it sparked an interest in me to become a special education teacher, currently I attend Sonoma State working on this goal with a minor in Music.
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Lenny S.


Sonoma, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced personal caregiver offering 16 years in providing compassionate and reliable care for elderly and disabled clients. Able to provide a number of services to clients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Experience working in private homes, assisted living facilities and hospitals. Committed to...
Lenny can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
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Meredith L.


Sonoma, CA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

I have been working with clients with special needs for 6 months now; these kiddos bring me so much joy! I am additionally an RBT-registered behavior technician. I passed a competency skills exam and have been accredited by the BACB.
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Arlene M.


Petaluma, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Arlene. I went from having my own Day Care to taking care of the elderly and disabled. My father had a Pontine Hemorrhage. I did his physical and speech and occupational therapy. Teaching him all over again, I guess you can say being with children helped. I had to teach him all over again. I know how to do the feeding...
Arlene can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Arlene is amazing. My mom loves her and she is great at communicating with me and my sister."

Carrie H.

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Rachele A.


Petaluma, CA

$27-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a very compassionate caring and nurturing person who enjoys caring for elderly as well I have done special needs child care for 12 years, special-needs live in care for mentally challenged young adults for 3 years and for 7 years I did elderly care where I cared for a 94-year-old two times stroke victim, Who became...
Rachele can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Rachele emulates energy, enthusiasm & knowledge in her role as primary caregiver for her clients. I can go a step further in saying those that she cares for aren't treated as clients ~ they're family!!! Human kindness, punctuality, compassion, taking a calm...

Aida G.

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Shellie M.


Napa, CA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

I am currently employed as a school nurse in Napa and would love to find additional part time work, working with children. In addition to my pediatric experience through nursing, I also coached gymnastics and worked as a nanny when I was younger. Availability is after school hours and some weekends.
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Aghanemom S.


Petaluma, CA

$50/hr2 yrs exp

Brazilian Registered Nurse (English Student)

I'm a Registered Nurse graduated in Brazil 4 years ago, I have almost 2 years of experience with critical patients in the ICU. I came to the United States in 2022 to become a Registered Nurse here, I'm working hard to make that happen in the next 5 years, my first language is Portuguese, I speak and understand the basics of...
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Maria M.


Petaluma, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

19+ Years Of Care Giving Experience

I love helping people. It brings me great joy to make someone's life a little easier and keep them company. I have worked with ages ranging 30-108. Many with disabilities or severe challenges which requires lots of patience and care. I adapt quickly to my patients needs and happy to be of service.
Maria can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
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Aghanemom S.


Petaluma, CA

$30/hr2 yrs exp

Brazilian Nurse, Careful, Respectful And Responsible

I'm a Registered Nurse graduated in Brazil 3 years ago, I have almost 2 years of experience with critical patients in the ICU. I came to the United States in 2022 to become a Registered Nurse here, I'm working hard to make that happen in the next 5 years, my first language is Portuguese, I speak and understand the basics of...
Aghanemom can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship & more

Ariana S.


Petaluma, CA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Ariana. I am currently studying psychology at Sonoma State University. I have a special interest in childhood psychology and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have 3 years of experience working with ASD; using both the Son Rise model and ABA. I'm easy going and hard working. In my free time I volunteer in the...

Ana A.


Napa, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Ana From Napa, Ca.

Hello, I have 10 years of Direct Service Professional experience, working with young adults and senior adults with intellectual disabilities. I support individuals following their personal and ISP goals, I can assist with cooking/chores, activity outings, therapy lessons, hygiene, and medication administration.
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Elizabeth P.


Vallejo, CA

$20-25/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: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, visiting physician, hospice services
5.0
"Elizabeth cared for our mom after her stroke and onset of dementia. She was patient and caring and went beyond our expectations as a caregiver. We would highly recommend Elizabeth."

Sara T.

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Sandra V.


Rohnert Park, CA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible And Experienced Caregiver With Professional References.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with mentally disabled individuals of all ages and conditions. I am reliable and flexible . I genuinely enjoy giving a hand to anyone who needs it. If any questions please contact me and I will gladly respond.
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Nancy L.


Santa Rosa, CA

$24/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Nancy. I have worked as a caregiver for 7 years so I have a lot of experience on care. I have good references and a good background. I provide assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities' I have worked for home care agencies and facilities. I'm trying to work independently. People would say I...
Nancy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"We had a great phone interview with Nancy, and she expressed her willingness to learn things she didn't have experience with. The same day we interviewed, we started to train her. The next two nights she worked regular full shifts and did a fantastic job, learning...

Amy E.

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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: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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Cristina M.


Vallejo, CA

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

CNA/Phlebotomists

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Worked at Alta Bates Medical Center for 28 years as CNA and Phlebotomists I worked on the floor taking care of patients at telemetry unit. Im also a Home health aide certified . I've enough experience taking care of people with disabilities like intellectual disability, Autism, Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy, Bipolar disorder, stroke...
Cristina can also help with: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Cristina is kind, dependable, and very caring. She attended PT, OT, and ST sessions with my father prior to him being discharged and was flexible when it came to hours and days she worked while we figured out the needs my father would have. We have felt very...

Monique M.

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Kathleen K.


Vallejo, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

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

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 stayed with my severely disabled husband while I went out of town on a business trip for 4 days and all was perfectly fine when I came home. She even did very well with the family dog that has to have meds too. Kathy will be back with us for a few days a week...

Jackie S.

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Joan P.


San Rafael, CA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

State Certified Nursing Assistant - Not Nursing - As The Computer Incorrectly Shortened.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I closed an acupuncture practice where I specialized in pain management for 30 years. So I mostly treated older people, though many of working age. I got my nursing assistant license this January (CNA) and had worked for nine months at Stockstill House in Point Reyes with seniors unable to care for themselves. Also for nine...
Joan can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Joan is a patient, skillful, caregiver. She has a broad range of skills, some of which run very deep. I spent two weeks with her providing daycare. She was thoughtful, dependable, and anxious to make certain all my needs were met. "

Care member

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Nacanieli R.


San Rafael, CA

$25-40/hr8 yrs exp

Caring And Loving

My name is Nacanieli, I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver. I have spent 8 years providing care and support to individuals of all ages. My ultimate goal is to enhance the well-being and independence of my clients through personalized care and unwavering support. I have gained extensive experience working with diverse...
Nacanieli can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Nacanieli is a great caregiver. He is attentive, warm, and respectful. I feel that my family member is in good hands when he is here. We all enjoy his cheerful presence."

Nancy W.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Sonoma, CA

Arlene M.

5.0

Arlene is amazing. My mom loves her and she is great at communicating with me and my sister.

- Carrie H.

Rachele A.

5.0

Professional, Caring, Exceptional, Above & Beyond Service. Highly Qualified. Flexible Hours of Availability. Partners with Family in caring for their loved ones. Never hesitates to assist & is a wealth of information with all her past experiences! Super energetic AND very easy to communicate with...

- Care member

Elizabeth P.

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.

Nancy L.

5.0

We had a great phone interview with Nancy, and she expressed her willingness to learn things she didn't have experience with. The same day we interviewed, we started to train her. The next two nights she worked regular full shifts and did a fantastic job, learning a lot of things as we went. We are...

- Amy E.

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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