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Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Citrus Heights, CA

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
1 year experience
I don't have much experience but there are time when children with ADHD or Down syndrome come into my work and I take care of them and just play with them and been there four years. I don't have any experience with adults but I'm willing to do my best for that one person who hires me to give me a chance.
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Citrus Heights, CA

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
18 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
Hello! My name is Ashlie. Caring for children is my passion. As a mother of five and an experienced provider, I love watching kids thrive in safe, fun, and educational environments filled with arts, crafts, and outdoor play. I ran a licensed home daycare from 2012 to 2019 and am currently re-establishing my license. I offer...

Veronica B. says "Ashlies family orientated with kids of her own she makes child care fun and creative for kids. My daughter has been there many times and I don't have no...

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Dedicated Special Needs Aide

Citrus Heights, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
With 3 1/2 years of experience as an ABA Behavioral Tech and Para Educator, I am committed to providing individualized support and fostering growth in each student. Passionate about creating inclusive and positive learning environments for all.
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Special Education Teacher & Caregiver

Citrus Heights, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi, Friends! I've been working directly with children since 2009, serving the entire spectrum of ages, ability levels, communication needs, behavioral supports, physical abilities, health needs, and learner types. My experience includes serving students in special education, general education, and recreation programs. I earned...
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Melissa

Citrus Heights, CA

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Hi, my name is Melissa. I have 10+ years experience working with children. I love watching children grow, laugh, and learn. I've been a teacher assistant for the last three years working with children and adults with cognitive delays or disabilities. I have an 11-year-old son of my own and offer additional services like cooking...
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Part Time Care Giver

Citrus Heights, CA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
My younger brother is special needs, he is non verbal, can only hear very slightly, and is completely blind in one eye with extremely limited vision. I have cared for him for the good majority of his life as both our parents work and he is my whole world. He also has given all children with their own unique quality's a special...
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Citrus Heights, CA

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$24/hr
3 years experience
Experienced in supporting children, youth, and adults with disabilities, fostering growth and empowerment in diverse settings.
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Treat Your Kid No Different Than I Treat My Kid

Citrus Heights, CA

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Hi, so through college and few years after, I worked in 2 residential facilities with infants, children, teenagers that had various unique qualities, varying from mild physical challenges, emotional, drug addicted newborns etc. I truly enjoyed every day I worked, and a unique friendship with each friend I met there.
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Fun Loving Nanny

Citrus Heights, CA

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$15/hr
I have babysat someone with special needs before, but I have been around children with special needs my whole life. I volunteered in a special needs preschool and fell in love with working with the children. I love to find the best way that the child learns.
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Inclusion Specalist

Citrus Heights, CA

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$19/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have extensive experience working with individuals with disabilities, including previous employment with a company that provided care for adults with disabilities. My responsibilities included assisting with personal care, bathroom support, learning activities, physical exercises, reading and writing tasks, and speech...
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Caring, Nanny With Special Needs Experience

Citrus Heights, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello wonderful families. My name is Tamara and I'm a caring, and enthusiastic nanny/babysitter with a lot of love for working with children. I hold a bachelor's in Psychology, am CPR/first aid certified and currently work as a Behavior Technician, with my RBT certification in progress and expected by the end of this month. I...
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Citrus Heights, CA

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$24/hr
3 years experience
I began working with children almost three years ago after graduating high school. Currently, I work for a school district in a preschool autism spectrum disorder (ASD) classroom, where I support children with special needs, behavioral challenges, and nonverbal communication. I tailor my approach to meet each child's unique...
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Citrus Heights, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have experience caring for up to three children at a time in a close, attentive setting, and I enjoy creating a fun, positive, and engaging environment. I'm comfortable managing daily routines such as homework help, chores, crafts, and extracurricular activities. I can support children in developing basic reading, writing, and...
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About Me!

Citrus Heights, CA

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$24/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I started working with kids initially when my mom would babysit. Now as an adult, I have worked as an RBT and Preschool Teacher Assistant. As an RBT, I would help children with Autism with their daily, social, oral, and communicative skills. When I worked as a Preschool Teacher Assistant I worked in a classroom with behavioral...
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Citrus Heights, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
From a young age, I've felt driven to nurture children's development, a passion ignited by positive babysitting experiences, caregiving, and then having a child of my own. My goal is to positively impact young lives. I have several years of paid experience caring for children ages 0-12+. Additionaly, I have a 13-year-old son on...
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Citrus Heights, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I am new to care. com. I am pivoting from my career as a mental health provider into working with school-age and high functioning special needs children. My previous experience was working with autistic children as a nanny while I was getting my bachelor's degree in mental health. I'm am seeking a regular client 1-5 days a week...
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Citrus Heights, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Errands
transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
I maintain current CPR Training and First Aid Training certifications. My approach is rooted in patience and empathy, as I prioritize understanding each person's unique history and preferences to build a genuine connection. I am highly skilled at de-escalating stressful situations and adapting to changing routines with a calm,...
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Great Caregiver/ CNA

North Highlands, CA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 10years experience with elder and children care. I am very patient and careing. I have first aid, CPR, CNA. Clean health. Lots of references
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Roseville, CA

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! Thank you for considering me as your child(s) caregiver. I am a kind and genuine person always wearing my heart on my sleeve. I enjoy crafting, shopping, and being with those I love. I am very creative/artistic and make little girl hair bows and clips! I have well over 15 years of professional childcare experience;...

Anna G. says "Nadya cared for my daughter full time from 6 months to 2 years old when my daughter started "school." We trust Nadya fully with our kids and home and will...

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All Around Caregiver

Antelope, CA

5.0(0)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am now taking care of a lovely 35-year-old girl who has Down syndrome for more than 3 year now. We do a lot together. We read, walk, play games and do art work together and we both enjoyed them so much. She is a very special girl with very special talents. I love how we can connect in everything we do together like watching a...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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