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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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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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Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
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$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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You And Your Child's New Favorite Sitter! :)

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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."

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Berkeley, CA

4.8(1)
from
$33/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
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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Special Need Caregiver

Berkeley, CA

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$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...
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Experienced In Special Needs CGiver

Berkeley, CA

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$23/hr
7 years experience
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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Experienced, Compassionate, Reliable Registered Nurse

Berkeley, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Hi! I'm Melinda! I have been a Registered Nurse for over 3 years with experience in pediatrics, emergency care, public health, and women's health. I have additional experience in caregiving in the home as I was a consistent sitter for a family in college and also volunteered at the local children's hospital. I am comfortable and...
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Berkeley, CA

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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...
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Berkeley, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
I'm a patient, loving and attentive person. I strive to make every experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible even in the most difficult of circumstances. Over the years I have gained various experience in caring for people with disabilities, and those people has special needs and hope to make your loved ones experience...
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Berkeley, CA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
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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Caregiver

Berkeley, CA

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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...
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Berkeley, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
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...
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Berkeley, CA

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$40/hr
2 years experience
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...
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Berkeley, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
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,...
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Berkeley, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
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...
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An Enthusiastic And Engaging Pal!

Berkeley, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Berkeley, CA

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am an 19-year-old currently attending UC Berkeley, and I am working on my degree in computer science and art! I'm also a musician, travel geek, and love to chat. While I am still new with literal babysitting, I have 7 years of experience when it comes to helping children, especially with those who are...
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Berkeley, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...
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Berkeley, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
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...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.36/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.8

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Berkeley, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Richard D.

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

- Darwin M.

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

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.

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