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Sarah M M.

Childcare Professional With Special Needs Experience

El Cerrito, CA

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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
As a dedicated child care provider with a special focus on special needs children, I bring a wealth of experience, compassion, and understanding to my work. I am passionate about supporting children with diverse abilities and creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where all children can thrive. I have extensive...
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Doctor Of Occupational Therapy Student

El Cerrito, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Hi my name is Jahari M. I am a Doctor of Occupational Therapy student at Samuel Merritt University. I have 7 years of experience working with children to young adults, with or without disabilities/limitations. I am comfortable with using adaptive equipment, using my OT and rehabilitative background with my clients, and engaging...
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El Cerrito, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I worked with the West Contra Costa School district as a Special ED assistant for both Elementary and High school students.
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Experienced Caregiver With ABA Training

El Cerrito, CA

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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Experience with ages 3 to 100, ABA trained, looking for part time, temporary or pick up work. Experienced in acute care and disability care
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El Cerrito, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
My name is Fethya. I am a mother of two girls. I love to spend time with people, I am carrying I love to laugh and like my families. my work experience with care givers 10 years I still work a rehab center in San Rafael I am lucky to have a good family member who can I help also provide a great care to them . My 10 over years of...
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El Cerrito, CA

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Experienced and dependable caregiver specializing in mobility assistance, wheelchair support, and recovery care. I provide meal prep, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and compassionate companionship. I am patient, attentive, and committed to maintaining safety, dignity, and independence for every client.
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Care Giver Available Part-time

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am experienced in taking care of the Youth, Teen, Adult, and Elderly. I have also worked with Autism persons. I ve assisted in their medication in take, personal hygene, meal prep and errands. I also can speak spanish and teach children the language.

Care Member says "I got to know Diane over 10 months providing me (34 yo, male grad student) with personal care in the morning. She was reliable, even in times of the...

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Registered Behavior Technician

San Pablo, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
18 years experience
Hello, I'm Candy R., a passionate and reliable childcare professional with 15+ years of experience supporting neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals from infancy through adulthood. I am a RBT certified since 2015 and currently work as a Program Supervisor while collecting hours to become a BCaCA. I graduated in May 2024...

Care Member says "Candy was able to connect with my child easily. She is able to see when a behavior is about to begin and provided helpful advice after I saw her calm...

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Richmond, CA

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am passionate about helping others, I sense there is a need for us to spread love to anyone we encounter with. Working with those of special needs opens up my eyes and brings in meaning to my life and purpose here. I am here to learn and give my best to those in need of support. We all need an extra helping hand and its always...
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Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience
I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. In this role I collect data, ensure client care, follow behavior reduction protocols, report to families/caregivers, and maintain client confidentiality.

Miriam P. says "Jordyn is exceptional. I can't state enough how high on an impact she's had on our son and family. She came in to a very difficult and unhappy child....

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People Person

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
15+ years experience with all different ages going through all different walks of life. I am very Patient and reliable. Very comfortable learning new care plans to help client with positive growth.

Care Member says "Kirstyn provides an excellent caregiver & housekeeper combination that provides our family with full support. She is excellent at communication, and...

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Richard P.

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm Richard, a multifaceted individual with expertise in marketing, dance, and caregiving. With a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and extensive training in Contemporary Dance from Mexico, I've worked as an Inclusive Dance Instructor, creating safe spaces for self-expression through movement for individuals of all abilities, and...

Darwin M. says "Richard was very insightful when it came to the care of my son."

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Experienced With Special Needs

Martinez, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, My name is Eleanor. I'm currently a Behavioral Therapist for children diagnosed with Autism. I grew up with a disabled sister with cerebral palsy and with a god son that was diagnosed with Autism. I currently work with children and teach through play. A lot of singing and dancing, counting, and sensory play (play dough,...

Aundria G. says "I hired Eleanor to care for my son with profound special needs. He is 16, but more like a 4 year old. Eleanor was caring, playful, understood the...

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Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I worked for 14 years at the Disabled Students Program at UC Berkeley doing electric and manual wheelchair repair as well as fabricating adaptive aids. Something I discovered about myself: I'm handy and creative but more than anything, I love working with people. I have also worked with mentally disabled adults on Cape Cod and...

Trish O. says "Kristine did an excellent job packing up my daughter's storage unit and shipping her items home. She was very kind and did a great job!"

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Child Care/Nanny/Special Needs Care/Tutoring

Oakland, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a creative, fun, animal-friendly, active, vaccinated, and degreed educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, and four plus years of professional nanny experience. I have been with my current family since March of 2019, taking care of two girls who were 20 months and 3 years old respectively when I started. I live...
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Personal Care Assistant At Your Service

San Pablo, CA

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$40/hr
4 years experience
I've worked at a level 14 group home for 2 years working with trouble teens dealing with depression and other mental illnesses. I've also worked as an interventionist transporting teens and adults from point a to point b meaning home to rehab. I am currently working as a crisis counselor at a crisis hotline intervening in all...
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Caring Dedicated Family Aide

Orinda, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi prospective families! A lit bit about myself: I come from a family with personal experience with disabilities and unique strengths and challenges. I specialize in mental health, learning disabilities, and ASD. I have been professionally working in the field for the last 3 years. My family background grew my passion for...
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Experienced Special Needs Nanny

Lafayette, CA

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$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I recently relocated to the Santa Rosa area to begin a master's program in mental health counseling at Sonoma State, beginning in August. For the past six years, I worked at a school for children with special needs, most with an autism diagnosis. I have also worked at a summer camp for special needs children for the past...
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Oakland, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
As a nurse, I have experiences with a wide degree of special needs and do my best to accommodate to the specific needs of each individual.
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  • The average posted rate is $25.00/hr as of August 2026

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in El Cerrito, CA

Special Needs Child Care in El Cerrito, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Diane F.

I got to know Diane over 10 months providing me (34 yo, male grad student) with personal care in the morning. She was reliable, even in...

- Care member

Candy R.

Candy was able to connect with my child easily. She is able to see when a behavior is about to begin and provided helpful advice after I saw...

- Care member

Jordyn B.

Jordyn is exceptional. I can't state enough how high on an impact she's had on our son and family. She came in to a very difficult and...

- Miriam P.

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