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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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- $32/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with two decades of experience, my passion lies in fostering the growth and development of young minds. My patient and calm demeanor creates a serene and supportive environment for children to thrive. I believe in clear and open communication with parents, ensuring that they are...
Care Member says "Liliana has been a part of our family for the past two years. During this time, she was able to form a connection with each member of the family. With...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Annaliese and I am 24 years old. I have 11 official years of experience caring for children ranging from newborns to 15-year-olds, although I have been watching my younger brothers and neighbors since I was 11. I am currently working on two AS degrees in Biological Sciences and Health Sciences to transfer to UCSC, but...
Olive L. says "Annaliese was great with our kids! She gave the kids lots of attention and care. We would definitely hire again."
Existing patient has a Cerebral Palsy condition, 39 yrs old and working live in Oakland, 3 days in a week. Willing to travel San Fo area as I live now in Berkeley. I have experienced as well dealing with Cerebral palsy patient
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- $25/hr
Hi there! My name is Blu and I am a current student attending UC Berkeley! I am studying computer science and art practice :) I have worked with special needs children and adults for over 7 now through my volunteer organization called TEAM Vacaville. Since the age of 12 I have been exposed to a variety of...
I am the perfect candidate for this job because I grew up with special needs in my family in addition 10 plus years of experience. I am very passionate, caring, loving and patient which I consider a very important characteristic and attribute in this field, in addition working in hospitals, elder care, public schools,...
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...
I have about a year of experience caring for a differently abled individual. I cared for a teen with extremely severe cerebral palsy and cognitive disabilities.
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- $10/hr
Hello! I would love to be considered for your special needs care helper. I know how tough it can be taking care of a person with special needs on your own. I would love to provide help in any way needed. I have experience working with children on the autism spectrum with my niece. In addiition, I am currently hired as a Special...
I am a Berkeley psychology graduate. I have about 3 years of experience with childcare and tutoring. Most of the kids I worked with were between 3-7 years old. I am interested in caring, motivating and tutoring school age kids and teenagers. Being part of kids development is a rewarding and motivating experience. I put lots of...
Hi there! My name is Kaylee & I am currently a full time pre-nursing student & a certified nurse assistant. I have always been drawn to children & am hoping to be a pediatric oncology nurse once I graduate! In my free time I like to bake, do yoga & spend time with my friends and family. I am so excited to have the opportunity to...
I will fill this in more asap. For now, I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals with diverse needs. I have my masters from NYU and am a credentialed special education teacher. I am experienced in working with people who have autism, multiple impairments, traumatic brain injury, physical disabilities,...
I am passionate about providing help to high support needs individuals because my most important value is that everyone deserves the help that they need. I have made it a goal to be the best I can at providing that help through helping with cooking, household chores, and daily tasks and goals. I have adhd myself and four family...
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Arody. I've been working with children since the age of 14. I have worked as a Sunday school teacher for a class of 25. I have also worked with impoverished children in Panama, helping build homes and churches. I love staying active and helping children explore and understand the world around them. I have 7...
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi families!
I'm a warm, reliable, and experienced nanny/babysitter with 5 years of childcare experience, including work with children with special needs. I have formal training in special needs care and am currently studying Montessori education, which strongly influences my caregiving style.
I'm in the process of moving to...
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have worked in a daycare environment with low-income and at-risk kiddos aged 0-6 (including children with special needs, dietary restrictions and medical conditions, as well as providing early education and learning activities). I have also served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, working one-on-one with children who need...
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- $25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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I'm a college student who has a passion for both children and animals. I have worked for the past three years as a private nanny and babysitter, including as many as 4 kids at a time, and many kids with special needs. For two years prior, I was an ABA therapist working one on one with autistic children ages 3 to 15. Needless to...
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
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Hi everyone! My name is Kaylee and I am currently a full time pre-nursing student and certified nurse assistant. I am hoping to become a pediatric oncology nurse once I graduate! In my free time I like to bake, do yoga & spend time with my friends and family. I would say I am a big people person and have always had a desire to...
Swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi,
I'm Ellen, a full-time nanny for 19years, experienced with infants to middle schoolers and special needs children.
I have excellent references from many former families. Right now I work with a 9-month-old, and we're looking for another family to share with one day a week. We are open to host in Elmwood, Berkeley.
I also...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $26.72/hr as of August 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Berkeley, CA
Special Needs Caregivers in Berkeley, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Kristine L.
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!
- Trish O.
Bridget B.
On time, kind and did exactly what was asked. Baby slept through the night too!
- Care member
Liliana M.
Liliana has been a part of our family for the past two years. During this time, she was able to form a connection with each member of the...
- Care member
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