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Tofamoealo U.

Sacramento, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Hi there, I have 9 years of experience assisting families with their loved one care. From bathing, feeding, transportation to whatever the need is for daily living I can help. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and traveled around the world I have become educated in different things that makes me feel I am an asset to...
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Tammy C.

Dependable And Caring Personal Care Assistant

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I have always had a passion for caring for others. I was the eldest of 5, and due to special circumstances, I helped raise my 4 younger siblings. I have personal and professional experience caring for people ranging from infants to seniors. My personal experience includes caring for my own children and babysitting friends...

Care Member says "If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Tammy has been an amazing help to my parents. My dad has dementia and broke his hip in October. When he got...

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Suzanne H.

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello, families! I have been working with children in a professional setting for 18 years. I have worked as a nanny, preschool teacher, special education teaching assistant, behavioral therapist (for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Emotional Disturbance), and am currently a dance instructor. I am fluent in Sign...

Care Member says "Suzie has been the best caregiver for our 18 month old daughter the past two months! Suzie as part of a nanny share at another friend's house before our...

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Sadie H.

Sacramento, CA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
I do not have professional credentials for special needs care, but I am more than willing to care for kids with special needs. I have experience with two fellow Girl Scouts who have learning disabilities, and as a teenager, I volunteered at California Avenue, a daycare program in Vista California for kids with special needs.
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Taeya C.

Student Here To Help Families In Need

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello families, I'm Taeya. New to Care but have had 4 years as a caregiver and pre-k teacher, I have worked with children, toddlers, teens, and adults on the spectrum as well as other special needs. My preferred age ranges are 10 months-12+ years. I provide a gentle, fun, creative, and educational experience for your loved...

Care Member says "Great sitter overall ! My sons like her a lot ! It's very easy working with Taeya. "

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Emily J.

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello, I am a mom to a great kid and an experienced nanny of 6 years. I am ready to provide a warm and nurturing environment for your little one, while I am looking for an opportunity to work with my 4-year-old daughter by my side. Our previous families have allowed me to bring her to work and has turned out to be enriching for...

Care Member says "Emily is awesome! She is very caring and attentive. She frequently brings cool games and materials for creative crafting. There is always a variety of...

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Karolina E.

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Karolina and I am a mom of 3 (3. 5yo, 2. 5yo and 1yo) who is looking for babysitting jobs. My 3yo and 2. 5yo are Autistic so I am comfortable taking care of kids with special needs. Before having kids I was an au pair for a year and took care of twins for 2 years (up to 2020). I'm only available Saturdays,...

Olga P. says "Nice, creative and open person. I felt sure leaving my kids with her"

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Amy W.

Experienced, Loving Nanny Looking For Full-Time Position

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Amy and I love working with children! I am looking for a full-time position with a great family, my availability is open and I am very flexible with scheduling. I love getting outside and being active, reading, cooking, and taking the kiddos on fun outings! I think children need a stable and positive...

Juliet S. says "Amy has been our nanny since April of this year and is such a treasure. We have THREE children (6mos, 4yo and 7yo) who all have different needs, routines...

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Elizabeth R.

Date-night/weekend Nanny W/Tons Of Experience.

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 30 plus years of experience working w/ children. I first worked as a K instructional assistant, then at Kids on Campus and finally Children World. I can help with Light Housekeeping, meals, homework, arts and Crafts and more. Special needs A ok with me. I'm very experience with autism spectrum as 2 of my own children on...

Care Member says "Elizabeth did an amazing job with both my young kids, and she was on time and professional, she handled my kids better than I expected from a caregiver....

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Skip B.

Care & Education

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
I have been working as a tutor and care professional for years. I can work with children and adults. I speak Spanish and English. I love helping with homework and building up academic skills while doing some light housework and snack prep. I can do pick-ups and drop-offs with errands in between. I can work with multiple children...

Care Member says "Skip does a great job with my children, ages 3 & 6. She is fun, engaging, and sets clear boundaries. My kids love her like she’s part of the family....

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Janine M.

Full-time Experienced Caregiver

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello dear families. I am a well-seasoned, experienced, and skilled provider with a liberal arts background. In my 30 years of stay-at-home experience, I home-educated, ran and organized a household, nursed and raised nine children (including two with special needs) and fostered within my family a love for the Arts. In recent...

Care Member says "Nina cared for our baby from 3 months to 17 months, we are grateful for everything she has done. Our baby learned so much under her care and was always...

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Heather C.

Babysitting

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Heather, I have experience caring for children of all ages. I have experience with special needs in school and in the hospital unit as well. I have experience in after school programs as Assistant Director. I am a Mother of two beautiful girls and an Aunt to many nephews and nieces. I had the opportunity of working...

Afton C. says "She is kind and caring. A very hard worker and dependable. Loves to help others and very trustworthy."

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Ana Carolina F.

Experienced Brazilian Teacher Looking For A Nanny Job.

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! My name is Carol I'm 29 and I'm Brazilian. I've been working as a nanny since 2022 but before that I had 7 experienced years in teaching (including being a teacher abroad). I have a bachelor's degree in Teaching with a Specialist's degree in Special needs education. I have been working with kids of all ages for over...

Care Member says "My kids enjoyed when Carol had to watch them. She's very easygoing, dedicated and flexible. I would definitely recommend her!"

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Suzanne H.

Sacramento, CA

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am an experience childcare provider with 18 years of experience working with children. I worked as a lead preschool teacher for children ages 2-4 for six years until pursuing a career with special needs individuals (as a behavioral therapist). I currently work as a dance teacher (with children ages 2-12) teaching ballet,...

Kay A. says "Met on a Friday via video chat. Planned to meet in person Sunday at 4:00. She no showed and did not email to let me know she decided to cancel."

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Susan G.

Experienced Caregiver

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
hospice services
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
I'm working a lot now (child care, special needs care, and transportation) but have occasional availability when the family travels or things otherwise change, and I'm available for date nights. I have years of experience as sitter & nanny. My philosophy is kindness and firmness, explanations over anger, and supporting a...

Elizabeth K. says "Susan is an amazing nanny and we miss her! She is extremely reliable, honest and loves children. Susan has many years of experience and is very...

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Ishmeet K.

Sacramento, CA

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
mobility assistance
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Ishmeet, a dedicated nanny and caregiver with over seven years of experience caring for children and elderly individuals. I hold Early Childhood Education (ECE) credits, which have equipped me with skills to create nurturing and educational environments. I've worked with a diverse range of children, including those...

Care Member says " Ishmeet K. has been an extraordinary caregiver for my grandmother, who has dementia and Alzheimer’s. She handles meal prep, medicine management,...

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Theresa M.

Serious Inquiries Only Pls!!!! Private Caregiver!!

Sacramento, CA

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
errands
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
Senior and special needs caregiver with a positive attitude and a passion for building meaningful relationships. I bring 23 years of experience delivering exceptional care for the special needs & seniors, assisting with daily living activities, and encouraging engagement in scheduled activities. Proficient in light housekeeping...

Kathy V. says "Theresa did well for three shifts and then did not show up due to car problems. She wasn't sure when the problems would be resolved or what was wrong with...

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Caleigh S.

Compassionate Special Needs Care Provider

Sacramento, CA

from
$30/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I'm Caleigh, a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with four years of experience as a special education teacher. I specialize in providing attentive and nurturing care for children with special needs, ensuring their safety, well-being, and happiness. My background includes developing personalized care plans,...
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Johana B.

I Work With Special Needs People. I Enjoy Working With Him. I've Been Working For 2 Year.

Sacramento, CA

from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Provided individualized instruction and support to children with developmental delays or disabilities Implemented evidence-based strategies and interventions to promote the development of communication, social, cognitive, and motor skills. Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters independence,...
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Julie S.

Part-time Special Needs And Senior Caregiver

Sacramento, CA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with school age children and adults with disabilities in a school enviroment and a work enviroment.
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  • 148 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.97/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.4

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Sacramento, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Sacramento, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 60 reviews of the 148 listed special needs caregivers

Tammy C.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Tammy has been an amazing help to my parents. My dad has dementia and broke his hip in October....

- Care member

Suzanne H.

Suzie has been the best caregiver for our 18 month old daughter the past two months! Suzie as part of a nanny share at another friend's...

- Care member

Taeya C.

Great sitter overall ! My sons like her a lot ! It's very easy working with Taeya.

- Care member

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