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Jennifer D.

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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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Natalie. I am 25 years old and I have been working with kids for about 8 years now and have been nannying for over 5 years. I have also worked with special needs children for almost 4 years. I am an early childhood education major. I enjoy teaching children new activities, being outdoors, arts and crafts,...

Lynne M. says "Natalie has volunteered with me in a children's daycare for almost 4 years now. She is great with all of the children and is truly able to connect with...

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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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$40/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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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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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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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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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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Citrus Heights, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I am a Special Education Teacher at Del Campo High School! I have been around kids/adults with disabilities my whole life. My brother has Down syndrome, he lives in Washington & I enjoy the time I get with anyone who has a disability.
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CNA

Citrus Heights, CA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
My experience working with children includes those with development or physical impairments. Most of my CNA work has been dedicated to Pediatric acute & subacute. As well as Pediatric day healthcare centers. Comfortable working with kids, helping them meet developmental goals and promote their independence. Comfortable working...
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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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$14/hr
2 years experience
Certified nursing assistant. 2 years of senior care both in facility and in home. Certified in Adult CPR and life saving first aid. Experienced in care for seniors with memory issues and dementia. Open to all personal and home care tasks such as bathing, toileting, changing, medicine distribution along with meal prep, laundry...
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Caring, Nanny With Special Needs Experience

Citrus Heights, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
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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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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$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
7 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 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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$40/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Martha and I love taking care of children and tending to homes. I am a mother of 5 children, I helped raised my wonderful grandchildren, and have taken care of children with special needs. I have over 15 years of experience and have had the pleasure of helping several families with nanny and housekeeping needs. I...
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Fun-loving, Caring, Energetic Smile Creator, Who Loves Working With Children. Of All Ages

Citrus Heights, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a retired registered nurse with experience in NICU, nursery, a qualified midwife, post-partum care, , special needs children, and recently worked as Instructional Aid with pre-k and pre-school children with autism. I'm vegan and believe in healthy eating habits and love cooking and everything beautiful and fun. I usually go...
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Citrus Heights, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Citrus Heights, CA

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$26/hr
Meal prep
respite care
errands
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have many years of hands-on experience caring for seniors and individuals with special needs. I help care for my father who has dementia and mental health challenges, supported my brother who lives with cerebral palsy, and assist with my nephew who has autism. These personal experiences have taught me patience, empathy, and...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of July 2026

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

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