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Shannon T.

Part-time/Occasional Care Provider

Sebastopol, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been caring for individuals with special needs for 10 years. Five years ago, I was hired as a substitute aid in a Bay Area school district. I loved it so much that I applied and was hired full-time. My passion for working with special needs inspired me to enroll in college to obtain my bachelor's of psychology. Working as...
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Nanny

Healdsburg, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I love children and find caring for them incredibly rewarding. I have a rich and varied experience working with children of all ages, but my specialty is caring for infants and toddlers. I have worked in a formal preschool setting but mostly I work as a babysitter, nanny or household assistant for private families. I have past...
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Sebastopol, CA

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$25/hr
To whom it may concern ~ Family's and Clients I have been caring for clients for many years ~ I prefer the word personal assistant As I assist clients with as little or as much assistance needed ~ Clients I have cared for with the following challenges ~ Dementia Alzheimer's ALS Parkinson's Quadriplegic Paraplegic...
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SPED Elementary Teacher

Santa Rosa, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I have been teaching and working with special needs students since March 2021. I have been working with students age 4-8, so TK-2 grade! I have worked with students with several different disabilities like SLD, ASD, Cerebral Palsy, DiGeorge Syndrome, Down Syndrome, etc.
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Hired Helper

Guerneville, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I understand the importance of finding a responsible, respectful and kind helper in times when you need help to care for a family member when you're busy elsewhere. I am that person you can depend on just as if it were my own need to fill.
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Trained Doula With 10+ Years Childcare Experience

Sebastopol, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have worked with both children and parents in a variety of capacities for over 10 years now. Over the last decade, I have been a nanny for many different families, including twins and little ones with special needs. I am also a trained doula with many creative interests (photography, painting, music). I love to develop...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$35/hr
Hello! I have 4 years of experience as a certified nursing assistant working in rehab facilities, Senior living homes, private homes, and currently per diem at Petaluma Valley Hospital. I have experience caring for those with autism and ASD. I am very experienced assisting with showers, mobility, cooking, feeding, light...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$19/hr
I am a respite care provider and I work with disabled kids on a daily basis. I have been trained on how to best care for disabled kids in many ways including bathing, dressing, and seizures. I am also CPR certified in case of emergency and know how to care for a choking child. I also have cared for my sister, who has ASD, since...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
You can say I've been working with special needs kids since I was little. My cousin has Fragile X syndrome and I've been watching him since I turned 15. I've also worked in a school setting as a behavioral aide for 4 years helping kids on the spectrum excellerate.
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$21/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Angelica, 23years old. I have 4 years experience nannying . I've worked with different families in the years which has enabled me to adapt to different parenting styles and grow relationships with families. I am Bilingual in Spanish and English. I enjoy teaching kids both languages if a family is accepting of...
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Sebastopol, CA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have experience for more 15 years with children of all ages and babies. I love to play, dance, music, read, art crafts, walk, swim, sports, nature, animals. I cook if necessary and keep things organized. My specialization children with special needs, babies is food introduction and sleep training. Overnights and travel. I...

Cassie S. says "My family has worked with Luana many times and will continue doing so! I can relax knowing my daughters are in good hands with Luana. She is reliable and...

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Windsor, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Very experienced, I am a mom myself. I have also had experience caring for my three younger siblings from infancy up to age 10. Also experienced caring for a child with special needs(I have a sibling with Down syndrome.) I worked as a teacher's aide for an elementary class through my high school ROP program for one year. I am...
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Experienced Special Needs Caregiver and Aspiring Occupational Therapist

Windsor, CA

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Since I was a child, I have always had a special place in my heart for those with special needs. Rather than playing with my classmates on the playground, I would spend time playing with the children in the special needs class. Such compassion for these children has been present throughout my life, and the reason behind why I am...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a 19-year-old second year SRJC student with an associates in Psychology. As an older sister to 6 autistic younger siblings, and with an associates in behavior sciences, I have an understanding of children with special needs. I am looking for a job that will allow me to help and care for others (:
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I Have Experience In Special Needs To End-of-life Care. My Specialty Is Making The Them All Smile.

Monte Rio, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have several years experience working with clients with neurological disorders and seizures, as well as cancer, Advanced organ disease and diabetes. My clients and I have faced many challenges together such as Mobility issues, G tube feedings, medication management, pain control, diet restrictions and so much more. My goal is...
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Flexible And Experienced Caregiver With Professional References.

Rohnert Park, CA

5.0(0)
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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Sandra, and I have experience working with individuals of all ages, including those with special needs. I've worked as a CNA specifically with disabled individuals and have a specialty in Autism care. I understand the importance of meeting clients where they are, providing patience, support, and care that aligns...
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Santa Rosa, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have a 17-year-old special needs daughter who has a little of everything. She is speech delayed and also suffers from silent seizures with which she is taking medication for. This experience has taught me a lot about caring for special needs. I also do Senior care for the last 8 yrs and I am well versed with the knowledge &...

Lois D. says "Amazing, understanding, motivated, willing to learn our methods of care, very helpful. So excited to work with Wise. His family is a gift to our family."

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Very Caring Caregiver

Rohnert Park, CA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have extensive nanny experience and experience with elderly people with physical and mental limitations. I am very trainable, but not suitable for jobs requiring therapy training.
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Jhara

Santa Rosa, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
I love the field of caregiving very much, Taking care of individuals who can no longer care for themselves is something that is very important to me. I treat my clients like family. I started working in small facility (care home) then I move to a big facility as a caregiver at Brookdale chanate. I become med-tech after they gave...

Willie T. says "Great caregiver ,great communicator and very dependable"

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Nanny Extraordinaire

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
From a young age I knew that I wanted a career involving working with children. My experience began working in an after school care program while pursuing my education in childhood development (ECE). From there I began working as a Para Educator with special needs children in the public school systems before moving on to...

Care Member says "Megan was a god-send to our family. She is a seasoned career nanny - and a pro at raising children. Not only did she help raise my daughter to be a...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of February 2026

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Forestville, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Luana M.

My family has worked with Luana many times and will continue doing so! I can relax knowing my daughters are in good hands with Luana. She is...

- Cassie S.

Waisea K.

Amazing, understanding, motivated, willing to learn our methods of care, very helpful. So excited to work with Wise. His family is a gift to...

- Lois D.

Jhara J.

Great caregiver ,great communicator and very dependable

- Willie T.

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