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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
7 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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...
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
Travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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
I currently serve special-needs students as a para-educator, where I've learned to demonstrate patience and enthusiasm. I have experience with wheelchairs, equipment, medical procedures, severe behaviors, etc. Additional experience includes orchestrating and conducting school tours at local farms, leading festive games and...
My name is Claudia R, my experience with patients with special needs and some disorders could help in taking care of your Loved one.
Graduated in Psychology, I worked for non profit organizations, volunteered for elderly communities in memory care and foundation for assisting newborns and young children with multiple...
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 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...
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.
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...
I've worked with special needs children in different modalities such as movement and after school programs. I have experience working with children on the autism spectrum, cerebral palsy and Down's syndrome from ages 3-19.
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
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I have worked in a professional environment with children (ages 0-5) at the Early Childhood Education center at my community college and I am now a senior at UC Berkeley. I also have experience working in-home with children (ages 3-13) with special needs. I grew up with 4 younger siblings so I am very familiar with caring for...
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
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Need a nice day or night out? I got you covered! I have been part of summer camps since childhood until highschool and naturally learned to watch over children. I've always loved playing with them and making sure they are taken care of and happy with me. I have babysat for my aunts and have gotten good feedback from both the...
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...
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
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I am a behavioral interventionist and undergraduate student at UC Berkeley with over 5 years of experience working across multiple special education programs, spanning preschool to 12th grade. I am experienced in administering various medical procedures and treatments to children with diverse special needs. As a behavioral...
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- $20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I have 6 years of experience in Babysitting and childcare. I'm a certified lifeguard and emergency medical technician. I have experience working with special needs children. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I'm super excited to get to know you and your family.
Personal care
visiting physician
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
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I am the perfect candidate for this job because I grew up with special needs in my family, in addition to 10 plus years of experience. I am very passionate, caring, loving and patient, which I consider very important characteristics and attributes in this field. In addition, I have worked in hospitals, elder care, public...
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,...
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- $30/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Sophia, and I'm looking to help out as a part-time nanny, or semi-regular babysitter in the East Bay or SF. I'm available evenings, weekends, and daytime hours and have a car/clean driving record.
I graduated with honors from UC Davis where I studied anthropology. I just moved to Berkeley after traveling for 6 months....
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $26.25/hr as of June 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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