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Annie W.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi, im Annie. I have worked with children with special needs for 25 years. I love children. I am 45-year-old , Very respectful, , trustworthy, honest, kind, , dependable, energetic , down to earth & outgoing. I love to make ppl laugh and feel special. I live in Pac Heights and only work in tje city.

Andrew H. says "I am a Single dad ,with a 4 year old special needs daughter.she loves when Annie comes over for date nights/ weekend help. So happy we connected so well...

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Diane F.

Care Giver Available Part-time

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Arianna Q.

ABA Therapist Experience

Oakland, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder. I worked as a Behavioral Interventionist for a total of 2 years. We used methods of Applied Behavior Analysis to change non preferred behaviors.
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Liliana B.

Mature And Experienced, With A BA In Special Education

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
25 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have experience working as a nanny and as a caregiver for adults. I have also cared for children, Pre-K to 12th grade, and students with disabilities. I have completed my coursework towards my masters in Special Education.
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Frampton A.

I'll Take Care!

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Graduation - Social Communication Master Degrees: Digital Marketing Strategic Sales MASTER DEGREE IN ABA - ( in course). Certified Expertise - Professional Care Giver. - ABA - Applied Behavior Analyst - Psycho-pedagogy of Autism. - Instructions and Tips about Autism to parents and Educators. - Psyco-Nursery. - Disability...
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Annie W.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 30 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I love children and animals! 25 years of experience working with children professionally. Educated & trained , college degree in early childhood development /education + special needs. CPR. Worked with children in daycare, preschool-nursery school, kindergarten in Norway for 11 years. I am positive, kind, caring, dependable,...

Care Member says "Annie worked with my 2 babies 8 months and 3 year old ,when i came from LA to SF for work on weekends. We stayed in hotels for 3 months,near Annie's...

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Donnette M.

Part Time Daycare Provider For Special Needs Children

San Leandro, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have worked for the school district for 17 years and have a background in working with kids preschool to high school mainly working with kids with autism.
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Kristine L.

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Kelly S.

Looking For Nanny/Tutor/Family Assistant Position

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! I have a Master of Science degree in Education. I have a lot of experience with evidence-based practices and interventions in academic, behavior, and social-emotional domains. Likewise, I have experience working with students with disabilities. I believe in hands-on, engaging learning; kids learn by doing and...

Care Member says "She’s professional, reliable, conscientious, and has been very helpful in providing my daughter with stability, kindness, and understanding."

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Cindy M.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
I'm a childcare provider with 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for them to learn and play. My patience and calm demeanor allow me to handle even the most challenging...

Care Member says "We hired Cindy close to a year ago to take care of our 6 month old baby boy. Our kid had severe eczema and allergies, Cindy took on the responsibility...

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Barbara S.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Barbara I'm 29 years old and I'm originally from Brazil. I've been living in SF for the past 3 years where initially I came to pursue my studies in Biotechnology and later work in the area (before that I was an AuPair in NY). In the meantime I've been always working with kids as both a regular nanny and...

Care Member says "Barbara has been watching our daughter (2 years) for date nights and Saturday mornings for the last 6 months. She’s incredibly caring and clearly loves...

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Naji J.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
With my employers, I have worked with infants, toddlers, school age children and adolescents for the past 10 years. Additionally, I have been a Nanny and Babysitter for several years. I love children and enjoy working with them and take my responsibilities very seriously. I assure you of my honesty and integrity. I can handle...

Wolfram A. says "Naji was wonderful. I had compiled a list of tasks for her, things like loading the dishwasher, cleaning cutting boards, wiping down counter tops,...

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Bella B.

San Leandro, CA

3.0(1)
from
$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
Friendly, fun-loving and trustworthy 23-year-old female currently attending college. Past & current babysitting experiences have included immediate friends, and family. I prepare meals, help with homework, craft projects, mentoring, getting them ready for bed/bath time, laundry/housekeeping and organizing activities. I have...

Tom E. says "Bella is super sweet and kind with the children. She takes direction well and had a really positive attitude. I appreciated her responding to our feed back...

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Frampton A.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
As a behavior technician and special needs caregiver, I believe every emotion is a universe to be understood. My mission is to decode emotions, turning frustrations into growth and fostering new skills. Grounded in solid technique and guided by empathy and optimism, I intuitively perceive subtle emotional nuances, offering...

Greg B. says "Frampton has been wonderful to work with. He is smart, creative and cares deeply about helping our autistic son learn, enjoy and grow."

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Clara B.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Clara, I am 24 years old with an Interdisciplinary degree in Biology, Psychology, and Spanish. I am passionate about caring for children and have been nannying and volunteering in schools/churches since the age of 12 with experience in all ages. I have a BLS certificate in first aid training and CPR. I am...

Britta B. says "After our first meeting with Clara B we immediately offered her reoccurring work for our 5 year old and 2 year old. She's hands on, models such beautiful...

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Naji J.

Caregiver And Assistant

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience working with clients of all ages who have ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Behavior challenges, Developmentally challenges, Injured, Disabilities, Visual and Physical impaired. With over 5 year of direct concierge, customer service experience in an office, home office and private home setting. Additionally, I'm honest, self...

Kelly B. says "Naji was such a pleasure to work with! She was always ready to help with extra tasks, had a great attitude, and was extremely communicative. I hope to work...

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Kirstyn G.

People Person

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Chanel M.

Oakland, CA

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Chanel, and I bring over 5 years of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to school-aged kids. I've worked as a nanny, caregiver, and a special education paraeducator, and I'm passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can thrive. Throughout my...

Jen E. says "Stopped responding a day before the scheduled visit so unfortunately we did not get a chance to work with her. "

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Barbara S.

Part Time Caregiver Available

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
1 year experience
Back in Brazil I was a Biology teacher and had my first contacts with special needs kids which helped me to get prepared to work as a real caregiver here in the US. I was an Aupair in New York of a 13 years old boy diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome. I helped him throughout the day with change of diapers, meal prep (keto diet),...
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Trozalla S.

San Leandro, CA

from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi My Name is Trozie and I am a newborn care specialist (I am fully vaccinated, up to date on CPR and first aid certifications, I have early childhood education units, water safety and special needs and medical care experience.)
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of August 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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

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

Annie W.

I am a Single dad ,with a 4 year old special needs daughter.she loves when Annie comes over for date nights/ weekend help. So happy we...

- Andrew H.

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

Annie W.

Annie worked with my 2 babies 8 months and 3 year old ,when i came from LA to SF for work on weekends. We stayed in hotels for 3...

- Care member

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