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Monica B.

Special Needs Provider

Petaluma, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I was an aid at a school for special needs children in San Anselmo from 2017-2020. I helped with everyday life skills, such as speech, grocery shopping, budgeting, laundry, cooking, dishes, etc.
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Full Time Special Needs Provider

Petaluma, CA

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$18/hr
I have an AA and AS degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have previously worked at Halifax Hospital for 15 years. I am between jobs now and I'm looking for a more flexible schedule and also something more personally rewarding. I absolutely love caring for people (and animals) of all ages! I have professional experience...
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Occasional Special Needs Care

Petaluma, CA

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$29/hr
10 years experience
Hi Everyone, I have great references, both personal and professional (including my current employers). I'm available for occasional evening care of children, teens and adults with disabilities. I'm not able to work through an agency. I have over 30 years experience working with children of all ages and over 10 years of...
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Looking To Help Where Needed

Petaluma, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hello, I have extensive experience supporting children, adults, and individuals with disabilities, including autistic children and adults with unique needs, such as those living with quadriplegia. Providing compassionate care has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my life, and I am committed to fostering a safe,...
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Petaluma, CA

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$22/hr
My experience as a teacher likely plays a huge role in your ability to connect with children. Teaching gives you plenty of practice in managing a classroom, engaging students, and finding ways to make learning fun and accessible. It also helps me develop strong communication and organizational skills, along with the patience and...
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Petaluma, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 10 plus years of experience working with children and 6 years experience working with children who have special needs. I am a very patient, nurturing and compassionate person. I love what I do. I have a strong intuition when it comes to working with children and can easily find ways to relate to them and create a...
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Very Caring Caregiver

Rohnert Park, CA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have extensive nanny experience and experience with elderly people with physical and mental limitations. I am very trainable, but not suitable for jobs requiring therapy training.
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Flexible And Experienced Caregiver With Professional References.

Rohnert Park, CA

5.0(0)
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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Sandra, and I have experience working with individuals of all ages, including those with special needs. I've worked as a CNA specifically with disabled individuals and have a specialty in Autism care. I understand the importance of meeting clients where they are, providing patience, support, and care that aligns...
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Rohnert Park, CA

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$30/hr
Hey there! I'm from Brazil, and I've been in the US since 2022. I worked as a pastry chef for a while and I've been offering my caregiver services since 2023. I started working only with kids and since mid 2025 I've been also working with elders, people recovering from accidents/surgeries and people with autism. I'm always...
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Rohnert Park, CA

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$19/hr
Hi! My name is Alexis, I am 21 years old and am currently a senior at Sonoma State studying education. I've been working with children my whole life, my mom owned a preschool so I was always there helping out and caring for the children. I also have two little sisters, the youngest of the two being six. I have an uncle who has...
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Rohnert Park, CA

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$17/hr
Very experienced with people who need a little extra assistance. I have several family members on the spectrum and am very good at taking these hardships into account when helping them. I am very patient and am always happy to help.
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Have Worked With All Age Groups, And Have Experience With Special Needs And Disabilities. :)

Rohnert Park, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I am currently in college to become a teacher. I have experience with Montessori and Waldorf education. I also teach swim lessons during the summer months.
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Rohnert Park, CA

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$22/hr
I'm a caregiver for 6yrs now. I worked in an elder facility and cared for 9 clients with Dementia/ Alzheimer. I worked also in a developmental disability facility and cared for 4 clients with speech delays, autism, cognitive disabilities, mobility challenges and with Down syndrome. I'm currently working as a per diem...
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Cotati, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Hi there I've always interested in helping Seniors as I brought up in a country where we valued our seniors. So in my homeland and that is Fiji Island we take care of our own elders. Would love to do my best in every opportunities will be given. My mission is to provide my best of Care as my Heavenly Father watching me from...
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Santa Rosa, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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 &...

Lois D. says "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."

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Jhara

Santa Rosa, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
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...

Willie T. says "Great caregiver ,great communicator and very dependable"

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Experienced, Reliable Caregiver (6+ Years, Special Needs & Multi-Child Care)

Novato, CA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a dependable, hands-on caregiver with over 6 years of babysitting and nannying experience. I've cared for up to 4+ children at once, so managing different ages, routines, and personalities is very normal for me. I also have experience with children with special needs and understand the importance of patience, structure, and...
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Nive To Meet You! (:

Santa Rosa, CA

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$30/hr
Hi! My name is Isabel and I am 24 years old. I have a B. A. in Early Childhood Education and an A. A. in Child Development. I have always loved working with children and grew up in a big family. The oldest of my younger brothers is on the autism spectrum so I have personal familial experience with children on the spectrum. I was...
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Fairfax, CA

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$20/hr
I current take care of a handicapped 7 years old girl, I've been doing this for 2 years now, and I love it, I pick her up from school every day and then we go to the park to play, or we go on walks, she loves me to sing to her and read to her. we also play games, she loves to throw the ball, she puts a smile on my face every...
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Highly Skilled Previously Licensed Professional

Sebastopol, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have over 20 years experience working with mentally ill and developmentally disabled clients. Im also highly skilled with elder care and hospice. In my younger years I worked as a licensed professional for two decades with the criminally insane, adult chronic schizophrenic patients, sensory impaired (both visual and hearing)...
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