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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
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Special Need Caregiver

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Deisi, 33 years old, mother of two girls. I have worked with young children as both a professional caregiver and teacher for many years. I am truly passionate about helping children grow, especially those that require additional support to reach their full potential both academically and in their home...

Care Member says "We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Deisi caring for our baby boy. She was not just E's nanny; she's become a cherished member of our...

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San Leandro, CA

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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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Richard P.

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/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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Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Providing child care has always given me great joy. Fun adventures in nature, playing, exploring & learning are among my favorite outings with children. Arts and crafts as well as other enriching activities are important to me. I have a 15-year-old son that is a source of constant joy for me. I volunteer at his school as an...

Sarah W. says "Deb took care of our 17 month old little girl for a couple of weeks while her usual caretaker was out of town, and she was wonderful! My daughter got to...

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San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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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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Oakland, CA

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
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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Babysitter Available For Summer Hire!

San Francisco, CA

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello there parents of Care. com I am an experienced school counselor, teacher and tutor, with a specialty in working with children with special needs. I have been working with children of all ages in a professional capacity since 2006. I started babysitting at the age of 14 and have never really stopped working with children, I...

Amber D. says "Allison was great! We just moved to the area and she was extremely dependable we have a 10 month old daughter .and she seemed to have loved Allison. We...

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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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Lovely Sitter

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I am a very reliable, open minded, patient and creative person with more than 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I've been living in the U. S for over 3 years after finishing my Au Pair program. I am also a graduated Psychologist with plenty of experience working with special needs kids. With me your kids...

Care Member says "Diana is such a sweet and caring person! Our 4 month old daughter LOVES seeing her every time she comes. She is such a professional at making sure our...

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San Leandro, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Oakland, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I have experience with In Home Support services for 2 years. My experience includes personal and professional care. I am registered with IHSS in Alameda County. I also have 10+ years of experience in child care and special needs. I enjoy helping others and caring for ones needs.
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San Francisco, CA

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Originally from Fiji. Father to a special needs 8-year-old and 6-month-old. Patient, good driver, enjoys sports and music. Experienced elder caregiver trained in basic life saving.
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San Francisco, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
home modification
respite care
live-in home care
personal care
I am passionate about studying and promoting health and human development. I am preparing to contribute to the health field as a psychiatrist. So far, I have pursued this interest in a variety of ways. I have worked as a live-in and live-out senior caregiver for six years. I have also worked as a special needs caregiver and...
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Experienced Sitter -

Orinda, CA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Over 20 years experience in watching all age-range children. Worked as a special needs assistant for years. Worked at Jr. high for over 8 years and also have twins !! I am very patient, kind and love to play and interact with the kids that I take care of. House & dogs sit as well. Kids off to college and find I have extra time...
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San Francisco, CA

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience taking care of all ages from babies till end of life care as well as I have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's as well as kids and adults with special needs. One thing I really like about working with all ages is they are all different but in a way all the same. I think one of my greatest strength, but...
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Svenya

San Francisco, CA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello! I'm a recent Stanford Engineering grad, living in the Marina. I have a strong background in child care, including 5 years of babysitting, 10 years of tutoring, and 4 years of working with special needs children. I am fluent in German, French, and Spanish, and have lived in 6 countries which allows me to create an...
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Jodi E.

Oakland, CA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello my name is Jodi and I'm looking for part time opportunities to care for children. I am willing to do date nights, weekends, and overnights. I may also be available as a back up for nannies or regular sitters. I have a background in Early Childhood Education and extensive experience working with children from infants...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.67/hr as of February 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 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Naji J.

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

- Wolfram A.

Deisi C.

We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Deisi caring for our baby boy. She was not just E's nanny; she's become a cherished member...

- Care member

Bella B.

Bella is super sweet and kind with the children. She takes direction well and had a really positive attitude. I appreciated her responding...

- Tom E.

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