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Marcela L.

Care For Your Child With Love

Albany, CA

from: $50/hr

7 years experience

I have extensive experience in providing developmental appropriate care for children from newborn to 5 years old both in an individual setting as well as in a child-care center environment. I have worked with children for 12 years providing excellent care and supervision. Able to consistently use creative ideas to involve...

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Tenzin D.

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Albany, CA

from: $21/hr

Hello there! I'm Tenzin, 5'2inch tall female who's originally from Tibet. I have my bachelors degree in Traditional Tibetan Medicine aka a Tibetan doctor certified. I have worked with various ranges of people from toddlers to adults making a positive impacts on their daily lives. In general I am a very calm, positive minded and...

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Monicalaire P.

Oakland, CA

4.4(1)

from: $25/hr

9 years experience·

Hired by 14 families in your area

Carpooling

meal prep

grocery shopping

travel

swimming supervision

+ 1 more

Hello! I have 9 years of professional experience working with kids ranging from newborn- teenagers along with senior care. Over the past 9 years, I have worked for over 40 families. Special needs background and experienced night doula. Certified nurse assistant . HOME AIDE Registered. COVID vaccinated. Cosmetologist, cook,...

Care Member says "My kids loved her! Almost thought I was being replaced haha but she is very playful but responsible around my children"

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Amber T.

Richmond, CA

3.5(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 8 families in your area

Hi, I am a proud single mom of 5 children. 2 boys (now 32, 29), 3 girls( now 26, 22, 17). I also have a granddaughter 3. 5 yrs. Old. I love kids and my babies are not babies anymore :) I have taken care of children since I was 15. 5 yrs. Old and I grew up with my mother having an In home childcare with about 5-6 children...

Sara S. says "She is kind, fun, respectful, intuitive and learns quickly! I would definitely hire her again. She is our Saturday caregiver and cares for two seniors, an...

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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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Eleanor T.

Experienced With Special Needs

Martinez, CA

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Hello, My name is Eleanor. I'm currently a Behavioral Therapist for children diagnosed with Autism. I grew up with a disabled sister with cerebral palsy and with a god son that was diagnosed with Autism. I currently work with children and teach through play. A lot of singing and dancing, counting, and sensory play (play dough,...

Aundria G. says "I hired Eleanor to care for my son with profound special needs. He is 16, but more like a 4 year old. Eleanor was caring, playful, understood 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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Aline L.

Teacher In Different Subjects

El Cerrito, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I am a experienced teacher and I have worked with students with different skills. In my years of teaching I have had students with different disorders so I have the knowledge about it and I have implemented strategies that help students to achieve their educational progress.

Claire M. says "Aline was a terrific in classroom aide for our son. Punctual, professional, a great communicator, observant, diplomatic and her teaching skills really...

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Emily G.

El Sobrante, CA

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

meal prep

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

light cleaning

I have done care work since I was a teenager, for special needs children and adults as well as with typically developing children. I also have experience working as a summer school art teacher for a Montessori school, as well as a substitute one-on-one for children with special needs. More recently I have started a summer camp...

Rachel S. says "Emily has been outstanding with our three children. She can match their high energy, keeps them entertained with excursions to the park, crafts, cooking,...

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Jordyn B.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

4 years experience

I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. In this role I collect data, ensure client care, follow behavior reduction protocols, report to families/caregivers, and maintain client confidentiality.

Miriam P. says "Jordyn is exceptional. I can't state enough how high on an impact she's had on our son and family. She came in to a very difficult and unhappy child....

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Bridget B.

Berkeley, CA

4.8(1)

from: $35/hr

9 years experience·

Hired by 42 families in your area

Carpooling

meal prep

grocery shopping

travel

swimming supervision

+ 1 more

Hello I'm Bridget and I'm 26 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...

Care Member says "On time, kind and did exactly what was asked. Baby slept through the night too!"

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Tetiana V.

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

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)

from: $21/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 9 families in your area

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

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.

Care Member says "We would definitely recommend Tanya as a caregiver. She watched our daughter and loved her like her own child. She always made sure that she was taken...

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Mariye G.

Child Care

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)

from: $27/hr

9 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

travel

Hello! My name is Mariye, and I bring over nine years of experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I have completed emergency response courses, and I'm certified by the American Red Cross in Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED, and Anaphylaxis/Epinephrine Auto-Injector administration. In...

Sarah T. says "Rose is the best caretaker for our infant! She is highly professional, responsible, knowledgeable, caring, and has a very warm presence. She is calm and...

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Cristal D.

Richmond, CA

5.0(0)

from: $18/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I am passionate about helping others, I sense there is a need for us to spread love to anyone we encounter with. Working with those of special needs opens up my eyes and brings in meaning to my life and purpose here. I am here to learn and give my best to those in need of support. We all need an extra helping hand and its always...

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Candy R.

Registered Behavior Technician

San Pablo, CA

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience

Hello, I'm Candy R., a passionate and reliable childcare professional with 15+ years of experience supporting neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals from infancy through adulthood. I am a RBT certified since 2015 and currently work as a Program Supervisor while collecting hours to become a BCaCA. I graduated in May 2024...

Care Member says "Candy was able to connect with my child easily. She is able to see when a behavior is about to begin and provided helpful advice after I saw her calm...

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Richard P.

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)

from: $45/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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Deborah W.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Carpooling

meal prep

craft assistance

travel

swimming supervision

+ 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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Marianne H.

Child Care

Richmond, CA

5.0(1)

from: $33/hr

9 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Craft assistance

meal prep

grocery shopping

travel

light cleaning

I am a nanny/teacher who is very trustworthy, highly reliable and very experienced with little ones from newborns, twins, infants to toddler age/kindergarten, and school aged children. Do you need help in the care/mentoring/tutoring or babysitting with your child(ren) at home/school or daycare, overnight stay or occasional...

Amy P. says "We enthusiastically recommend Marianne as a nanny and caretaker for children of any age including infants. Marianne began caring for our daughter when she...

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Carmen M.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)

from: $45/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Carpooling

travel

Hi! my name is Carmen, and I am 29 years old. I began my childcare working with kids in special needs education at Castro Valley High School my sophomore year until I graduated in 2014. During that time I was also a part time nanny for various families in the evenings. After high-school I immediately began working as a...

Joe M. says "Carmen is a premiere childcare provider! Very familiar with terminologies relating to care styles, such as BLE and attachment parenting. conversation was...

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Deisi C.

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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Monicalaire P.

My kids loved her! Almost thought I was being replaced haha but she is very playful but responsible around my children

- Care member

Amber T.

She is kind, fun, respectful, intuitive and learns quickly! I would definitely hire her again. She is our Saturday caregiver and cares for...

- Sara S.

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

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Albany, CA

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Available Now in Albany!

Marcela L.

Care For Your Child With Love

Tenzin D.

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Monicalaire P.

Amber T.

Diane F.

Care Giver Available Part-time

Eleanor T.

Experienced With Special Needs

Arianna Q.

ABA Therapist Experience

Aline L.

Teacher In Different Subjects

Emily G.

Jordyn B.

Bridget B.

Tetiana V.

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

Mariye G.

Child Care

Cristal D.

Candy R.

Registered Behavior Technician

Richard P.

Richard P.

Deborah W.

Marianne H.

Child Care

Carmen M.

Deisi C.

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