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Taylor H.


Albany, CA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Additional/Various Needs Provider

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I am available for additional/ various special needs as they come. If you have a particular request, message me and we can work something out.
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Tenzin J.


Albany, CA

$22-27/hr8 yrs exp

CNA

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I am a Tibetan, and father of two. I am currently working Hospital as a Certified Nurse Assistant for 6 years. I have experienced working in rehabilitation centers and hospitals. I am compassionate by heart. My main professional skills are in patient's comfort care and their safety at most.
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Maya R.


Oakland, CA

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter & Children's Yoga Instructor

5.0

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I've just completely my masters at UC Berkeley and am looking for part-time care positions while I apply for PhD programs and continue working with professors on related projects. I have a wealth of experience babysitting (below) and am a certified children's yoga instructor. Most recently I worked as a wellness & mindfulness...
5.0
"Maya was great to work with. She was always on time and has a very lovely personality. And must importantly my son loved her! I highly recommend Maya."

Reviewed by Izell B.

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Rose L.


Oakland, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced And Creative Special Needs Nannying

5.0

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I am a highly skilled special needs child caretaker, Paraprofessional and Doula. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I am passionate about supporting people to thrive. I have extensive experience across the life cycle serving toddlers; school aged...
5.0
"Rose is a really wonderful caretaker and our toddler is so fond of her. She’s an excellent communicator and great to work with. Would highly recommend!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Rae C.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

4.0

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I am a former special education teacher. I have a BA in Elementary Education/Special Education. I am a creative, fun, animal friendly, youthful, former teacher, It is my joy to help your family thrive in a positive atmosphere. My hobbies and loves are creating art, healthy cooking, exploring nature, festivals, and of course...
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Amanda T.


Berkeley, CA

$23-30/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi there, my name is Amanda and I am 23 years old. I have just moved to the bay area (Berkeley) from Colorado! I have my bachelors degree but am currently furthering my education by attending graduate school to pursue my doctorates degree! I am majoring in pediatric occupational therapy, and I had the amazing opportunity to...
5.0
"Amanda has watched my two kids for almost a year. She is the most reliable sitter I've ever had. She's super sweet, kind and caring. She talks to my kids on their level. I can't recommend her enough!"

Reviewed by Kate S.

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Kelly W.


Alameda, CA

$35-37/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Of All Abilities Looking For Part-time Work.

5.0

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I have had over 15 years experience working with kids of all abilities and all ages. I've worked both in homes and in schools and love what I do.
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Bridget B.


Berkeley, CA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Drop In/Date Night Sitter!

4.8

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Hello I'm Bridget and I'm 23. I use to work at daycare where I usually cared for multiple kids at a time. I worked with many different types of kids such as twins/siblings, children with special needs and babies. I am CPR, First Aid, and AED certified. I have recently completed a babysitting class where we specifically learned...
5.0
"Bridget watched our two kids, ages 10 and 12 at a hotel in SF. She was very punctual and communicated well. She watched my daughter at the pool and also took our dog out to potty. Highly recommend Bridget."

Reviewed by Maricar K.

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Alicia E.


Oakland, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced And Flexible Caregiver.

5.0

(2)

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Hello, my names Alicia. I studied social work for two years. I recently moved to the Bay Area to be closer to my sister who lives here. I have been babysitting since 2014 and have a range of experience from babysitting young children to being a caregiver for adults with medical conditions. I have had great experiences with the...
5.0
"We were blessed to have Alicia nanny for our two girls for several months up until she moved out of state. She was literally a real life Mary Poppins and we are lost without here :( She was just amazing with...

Reviewed by Logan T.

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Kaya T.


El Sobrante, CA

$35/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello my name is Kaya, I am an attentive babysitter with a background in caring for multiple children. I am a positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. I am certified in First Aid and CPR with a dedication to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all children. I...
5.0
"Fantastic sitter, very calm and peaceful. A very reliable person to take care of our 3 yr old."

Reviewed by Care member

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Richard D.


Berkeley, CA

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Richard P.

5.0

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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...
5.0
"Richard was very insightful when it came to the care of my son."

Reviewed by Darwin M.

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Nalee O.


Oakland, CA

$30-35/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

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I am Nalee and just moved to Hayward not long ago. I started working with kids in late 2005 and that was a group home with autistic children. Since then, I grew to love them so much and the field itself. I built relationships with their families and I must say that's the most rewarding part of the job. I currently work full time...
5.0
"I have worked with Nalee for 2 years at Wings Learning Center in Redwood City. She comes in and does what needs to be done. When interacting with the students she is kind and considerate. When dealing with...

Reviewed by Miranda R.

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Diana D.


San Francisco, CA

$28/hr4 yrs exp

Lovely Sitter And

5.0

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Hi! I am a very reliable, open minded, patient and creative person with more than 4 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I've been living in the U. S for over one year and I just finished my Au Pair program. I am also a graduated Psychologist with plenty of experience working with special needs kids. With me your...
5.0
"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 daughter has everything she needs. She even reads, plays...

Reviewed by Care member

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Lacey B.


Belvedere Tiburon, CA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate And Responsible Special Needs Care Provider

5.0

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Patient, compassionate and caring provider. Over 10+ years of experience working as a childcare provider and nanny for independent families as well as in other childcare faculties with children 0-teen. Recent years of Experience volunteering at a ranch home a few times working alongside adults with various physical,...
5.0
"Leaving our 1 year old son with Lacey felt very comforting. We live in the Caribbean, traveled to Nashville and needed a nanny for one night. At first I was kind of nervous of leaving my son with a complete...

Reviewed by Stephanie H.

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Robyn S.


Berkeley, CA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! I have been working as nanny and a babysitter for about 10 years. I love cooking and reading, I'd love to share with your kids! I can also sing along to just about every children's song out there! I love being creative and doing art. I love going to the park, and going on adventures! I have a zoo membership and know...
5.0
"Robyn was very respectful and mindful of our family dynamic and routines. She was very responsive during the interview process and once she was hired. Our kids loved her and she made a genuine impact on their...

Reviewed by Brandi F.

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Rose L.


Oakland, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Highly Specialized Child Caretaker

5.0

(14)

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I am a certified Postpartum Doula, Special Needs Caretaker and Nanny. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I support play based learning and have extra training around social and emotional growth in regard to behavioral health and other emotional or...
5.0
"Our daughter has pretty severe separation anxiety normally, but she adjusted to Rose very quickly. Rose has a real talent for playing with and entertaining toddlers, and we loved having her in our home. We will...

Reviewed by Care member

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Tetiana V.


Alameda, CA

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced, Professional, With Medical Education, Full And Part-time .

5.0

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Comprehensive development of a child from infancy to preschool. Experienced with babysitting 2-3 kids simultaneously, as well as children with special needs (autists, deaf, children with cerebral palsy). Available starting Feb-15-2024 as shared nanny; looking to add a playmate for an adorable & friendly 18months old boy.
5.0
"Tanya has been a great nanny for our 1 and 1/2 year old. She stepped in quickly after another nanny had to leave us. She is extremely professional and knowledgeable. She clearly has a lot of knowledge and...

Reviewed by Jeff B.

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Arianna Q.


Oakland, CA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

ABA Therapist Experience

5.0

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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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Denice B.


Martinez, CA

$16-25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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I have experience working with my child (31 now) with special needs, including ADHD, memory deficits, borderline IQ, Pervasive Development Disorder, PTSD and Autism. I have researched and read much over the years, worked with many professional and parental groups. I also taught in a pharmacy tech school while working at the VA...
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Sarah M.


Oakland, CA

$30-38/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Teacher Of 13 Years Looking For Part-Time Work

5.0

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Hello, my name is Rasa! (Rasa comes from Sarah, which is what is written in my past reviews) I have 15+ years of experience working with youth of all ages. After years of working in many different environments, from teaching in the classroom, working as a full-time live-in/travel Nanny, to daycare providing and summer-camp...
5.0
"She is absolutely the best care giver we have had yet. She aligns with all your guidelines and requests while respecting the child fully. Our son truly loves this women and Sarah's teachings and love has...

Reviewed by Sara M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Albany, CA

Maya R.

5.0

Maya was great to work with. She was always on time and has a very lovely personality. And must importantly my son loved her! I highly recommend Maya.

- Izell B.

Rose L.

5.0

I am grateful to have found Rose. She takes very good care of my child and also cares for us all as a family. For example, as first time parents we were very nervous about allowing someone to take care of our child and she was very sensitive to that. My wife continues to nurse and Rose has had no...

- Care member

Amanda T.

5.0

My husband and I needed a last minute babysitter and Amanda messaged me right away, and seemed enthusiastic to watch our little one. She was very attentive towards my child, and we plan to keep her as our go-to babysitter from here on out.

- Jennifer D.

Bridget B.

5.0

Bridget watched our two kids, ages 10 and 12 at a hotel in SF. She was very punctual and communicated well. She watched my daughter at the pool and also took our dog out to potty. Highly recommend Bridget.

- Maricar K.

Alicia E.

5.0

We were blessed to have Alicia nanny for our two girls for several months up until she moved out of state. She was literally a real life Mary Poppins and we are lost without here :( She was just amazing with our very strong willed 4 year old and our 1.5 year old. She was so caring and patient and...

- Logan T.

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