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Melissa L.

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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Linda C.

Citrus Heights, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Dear family I want to express my excitement about the opportunity to care for and support your child. I am committed to fostering her autonomy and helping her develop skills that allow her to thrive in a variety of situations. I am aware of the importance of working collaboratively with you and with any therapists or...
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Marissa B.

Marissa- Child Care

Citrus Heights, CA

from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi! I'm am currently a P. E teacher at a private school. I have been working here for 2 years. I have many years in babysitting, my brother has 5 kids all under the age of 10 :). I have experience with working with special need children. I am CPR certified
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Deborah G.

Childcare/Date Night Babysitter

Antelope, CA

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a mom of four (3 are grown). My 10+ years of exp. comes from teaching my children to be self sufficient as they were growing up, to present, helping people & pets in many ways. MY SERVICES: * Housekeeper (variety of tasks) * Organizer (general & detailed) * Pet care (general, Groomer Asst, pet sitting) * Cook (light &...

Jaymie L. says "I hired Debbie to pick my kids up from school and drop them off at child care, my kids loved her!"

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Sarah B.

Folsom, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello!! My name is Sarah B. I prefer to go by my middle name Amanda. I am 43 years old. I have over 20 years of experience with kids with ages 6 months-18 years old. In August 2019, I was hired with the Folsom-Cordova USD as a Substitute Instuctional Assistant for Special Education. I interacted with students from ages 4-20...

Teresa S. says "Sweet and Eager to please, she was great with my 18 month old, and gave him tons of one-on-one attention. She was great at communicating with me as well,...

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Ivy Q.

Special Education Teacher

Rancho Cordova, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Ivy, and I am a passionate childcare professional with a strong background in education and special needs support. Originally from the Bay Area, I moved to Sacramento in 2016 and earned my B. A. in Sociology from Sacramento State in 2021. I am currently pursuing my M. A. in Education at University of the...

Care Member says "I have a younger brother who is 12 years old. Our parents and I are busy working most days at inconsistent times. Ivy is our go to person to call and...

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Alicia H.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Carmichael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have worked with elderly and special needs adults for over 17 years. I love to inspire and be inspired by the people that I interact with on a daily basis. I love to talk and especially love to listen. I can provide assistance with light chores and cook a nice hot meal. Experienced with Hoyer lift Experienced with sit to stand...

Bruce M. says "Alicia is prompt, knowledgeable, and kind. She is currently working with me and she is great. She is also a great cook with a good sense of humor. "

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Courtney H.

Summer Nanny Starting The Second Week In June Until Mid August

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi families! My name is Courtney, and I have several years of experience caring for children of all ages--from infants as young as 6 months to preteens up to 16 years old. As the oldest sibling in my family, I naturally stepped into a caregiving role early on, helping raise my younger brother and supporting many families in my...

Stefanie A. says "Courtney has been a wonderful nanny for our two children for the last year. She takes them on grand adventures all the time. I don't know how she has...

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Chantal B.

Experienced With Special Needs Paraeducator For A Mod/Severe Class For 3 Years

Rio Linda, CA

5.0(0)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Chantal. I am 29 years old Currently work as a full-time nanny Monday through Friday, but I am looking for extra hours on the Weekends. I am a nanny of three kids ranging ages are 2-7. I am on my second year with my nanny family baby was 6 months old when I started. Previously to Nanning, I had been a para educator in...
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Chinima S.

Fullness Of Life At Any Stage

Folsom, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Ms Chin: I love people and am passionate about positively impacting lives. I have a variety of experiences ranging from caregiving for children, teens, adults, elders, and hospice care. I love to encourage and motivate others with hopes of inspiring them to live the fullest life possible at any stage of their journey, and among...

Jill B. says "Chin is a remarkable and capable young woman. She is a natural caregiver. I'm so glad to know her and my son has a new friend. Just awesome!"

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Jillian K.

Roseville, CA

3.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
As a dedicated childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's development and making a lasting impact on their lives. My patient and creative nature allows me to engage children with educational games and activities that foster learning and growth. I prioritize open communication...

Care Member says "She does amazing job taking care of my son. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She showed up on time, she was very honest, caring, respect, and...

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Tiffiny T.

Great Caregiver/ CNA

North Highlands, CA

5.0(0)
from
$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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Rowena S.

Babysitter And Parent Helper

Folsom, CA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Rowena (Ro) and I live in Folsom, CA. For three years, I lived with my aunt who has four children and I became a mother's helper. I babysat, ran errands, and consistently kept our house clean while going to school and working part time. I also have experience as a companion aide for those who have special...
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Nadya L.

Roseville, CA

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Ana F.

All Around Caregiver

Antelope, CA

5.0(0)
from
$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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Sabrina V.

Roseville, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Homework Help Afterschool (starting at 4pm) & Weekend Availability I am currently employed full-time in an administration role at a local public charter school. I have experience with in the education field in various roles such as; family babysitter, special needs nanny, childcare teacher, preschool teacher, school...

Care Member says "We love Sabrina! She was so sweet, attentive, and caring. She paid attention to every detail we gave her and had all 3 kiddos asleep by the time we got...

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Kimberly C.

Full Time / Part Time Nanny / Childcare, House Cleaner,and Senior Care/ Transportation

North Highlands, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Kim and I seriously love hanging out with children. They are so full of amazing energy and such a joy to be around. I am passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them, like how to enjoy the simple things in life. I have been working with children for the past 14 years in the position of...

Elizabeth C. says "Our family could not be more appreciative of Kim. She is absolutely trustworthy and she truly cares. We consider ourselves fortunate to know Kim."

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Sarah J.

I'm A 20 Year Old College Student Looking For Work In Child Care.

Roseville, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I also have special needs experience for the past 3 years plus along with private babysitting since I was 15.

Care Member says "Sarah has great communication, was super flexible when I realized that I made the original booking incorrect. Our kiddos had a great time with her doing...

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Ann H.

Retired Special Education Paraedcator

Roseville, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 10 years working with some of the more physically and medically fragile students. I just resigned from Eureka Union School district where I worked as a paraedcator. I started off in the functioning skills classroom where I gain exceptional experience with G-tube feeding, assisting with non verbal to verbal students...
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Kolosia T.

NA

Rancho Cordova, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kolosia I am pacific-islander and 47 years of age, thank you for visiting my page, here I provide 10+ years of experience in taking care of hospice, Special needs, and elderly patients who need absolute dedication for there health and time. I am a family-oriented woman with 3 kids, my oldest son is 23 in the...

Care Member says "I would give Kolosia more stars if I could. Please know that the person writing this review has been in your shoes and understands how difficult it is...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.22/hr as of December 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Citrus Heights, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Citrus Heights, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Deborah G.

I hired Debbie to pick my kids up from school and drop them off at child care, my kids loved her!

- Jaymie L.

Sarah B.

Sweet and Eager to please, she was great with my 18 month old, and gave him tons of one-on-one attention. She was great at communicating...

- Teresa S.

Ivy Q.

I have a younger brother who is 12 years old. Our parents and I are busy working most days at inconsistent times. Ivy is our go to person to...

- Care member

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