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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Newark, CA
The average rate is $25/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Newark, CA
Mira Marina D.
Newark, CA
$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Passionate Individual Who Loves Working With Children.
5.0
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Hi there!
My name is Mira. I have 10 years of experience working with children within various settings including care at Stanford Medicine Children's Health in Palo Alto, in-home assistance, and support in schools. My experience expands across all age groups. I have additionally worked alongside individuals with special needs...
5.0
"Mira is extremely pleasant and professional!! We are thoroughly impressed and my daughter already likes her so much!!"
Reviewed by Erica W.
5.0
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Hey! I hope this message finds you well - I've recently been impacted by a lot of the tech layoffs and have decided to get back into working and caring for children. I come from a background of working with children with specials needs as a behavioral interventionist for about 3 years, prior and during that time I worked as a...
5.0
"Sayed is pure gold in childcare. If we still lived close to him we would stag him up in a second. He took care of my son who has mild/mod autism and was outstanding with him. He also taught him how to swim. He...
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Ashley W.
Newark, CA
$30-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
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My name is Ashley and I am a full time nanny/caregiver with over 5 years of professional experience in this industry. Over the last 5 years I have worked almost exclusively with children that are on the autism spectrum. I am an extremely patient and caring individual and I feel that working with children truly is my calling. I...
Ashley R.
Newark, CA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
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I am a naturally nurturing, attentive and caring individual who gets joy out of caring for others. Whether it is helping them reach their goals or just providing them with quality care. Developing relationships with my clients is definitely something I love and look forward to. This is by far the most rewarding field for me.
Shelly M.
Newark, CA
$21-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Gifted Teacher With Talent For Working With People On The Spectrum
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I am available to work with youth and adults with severe emotional disturbance and provide behavioral management support and respite care. I have a gift for connecting with my clients. I am positive and caring. I also have experience with Handle with Care (safe and respectful restraints and de-escalation skills: verbal and...
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I have previously worked as a CNA at Windsor country drive elderly home, located in fremont, ca. I am willing to use all my professional skills to help you and your family with your needs.
Geraldine G.
Newark, CA
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I am Geraldine Prudencio. Im a Nursing assistant took care of children who have special needs like ADHD, developmental delays, mental health, down syndrome, seizures, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder. I am CPR certified with hospital experience. I am a very compassionate care provider. I dedicate my time and love in...
Sayed M.
Newark, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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10+ years of childcare experience specializing in care for children with special needs. Prior ABA/BI experience as well.
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I have over 20 years of experience working with children of all ages as well as special needs children. I love providing learning experiences as well as having fun (and mixing the two!). I have 15 ECE units and wonderful references that would be happy to speak with you.
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I love being around children I have a high amount of patience. I'm caring, responsible, honest, and I work well under pressure. I have taken care of children my whole life including my special needs uncle. I am open to taking care of multiple kids, I'm comfortable with pets, I'm open to cleaning, cooking, and helping with...
5.0
"Angelica is simply awesome and energetic. She took care of my twins for almost 7 months. She is very punctual, honest and caring. She is very open to taking feedback and learning new things (for example-cooking...
Reviewed by Poonam B.
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Hi, my name is Evelyne. I have over 10 years of professional childcare experience includes but is not limited to caring for newborn, twin, multiple children, infants & toddlers, children with special needs and school age child. As a preschool teacher I have the credentials and experience to care for children. I have great...
5.0
"Evelyne was a gift from God. Seriously. She was just what we needed at the time.
Evelyne easily flowed with our clunky schedule- dentist, orthodontist, gymnastics, dance showcase. Where ever my kiddo needed...
Reviewed by Catherine R.
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Hello, I have many years experience working with persons with disabilities. Ages range from the NICU to adulthood. I have worked in group homes, independent living centers as staff and in management. Familiar with all aspects of Title 7. Worked with SARC, San Joaquin Regional Center. Experience in implementing IEP, IHP etc. CPR,...
5.0
"Barbara is amazing and exactly the person you would want to look over your fur babies. She took care of my geriatric cats while I was out of town for a prolonged period. She loved them so well and comforted one...
Reviewed by Lee B.
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I have 10 years of experience working as a nanny and six working as a teacher's assistant for the Ravenswood SchooI district. I have also worked with children with special needs. I am responsible, caring and reliable person. I have a passion for working with children. I also can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I can...
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I can help with light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping, crafts, swimming supervision, travel, and carpool.
My priority as a caregiver is to ensure that whoever I am caring for is safe, happy, clean, and are well taken care of so their loved ones do not have to worry.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to maintain a...
5.0
"Meredith has watched my 1.5 year old a half a dozen times now and is always very responsive and communicative with me, prompt/on time, flexible, and most importantly great with my son. He’s having a lot of...
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I am experienced with providing care for both physically and cognitively disabled children and young adults. Duties would include bathing, grooming, feeding, meal preparation, assistance administering medications and treatment therapies.
Much of my experience comes from taking care of my younger sister who has Ataxia and...
5.0
"Rubie cared for my severely disabled 20 year old daughter. She bathed, toileted, fed, administered medication, g-tube, pulmonary hygiene as well as drove her to her activities and college classes. Rubie was...
Reviewed by Elizabeth B.
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Hi, I'm Maria. I just recently moved here from New York City and I'm loving the California life! I am a Teacher of the Visually Impaired at the California School for the Blind in Fremont. I have been a teacher for 14 years and have taught babies and children to the age of 18; general education as well as special needs children....
5.0
"Maria has been helping pick up our kids (from school) the last 1.5 years. She's dependable, punctual, and full of energy. She's very creative keeps the kids engaged with a variety of activities - art & craft,...
Reviewed by Saurabh M.
Melissa P.
Palo Alto, CA
$36/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a hard working and energetic 32-year-old with tons of experience caring for children. Including children with special needs. I have worked in a pediatric hospital and nannied for families while I was in my child development classes for college. I have worked with 4 families in the last 3 yrs with a mix of ages 3 months to...
5.0
"Melissa was great. She came through for our family when we were in a bind. Our need for child care was unique and at an awkward time (before school one morning) and Melissa showed up early and ready to go. She...
Reviewed by Darren F.
Carolyn N.
Fremont, CA
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! Do You Need A Fulltime Nanny? I Am Available! Send Me A Message If You Are Interested! :)
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Hi! My name is Carolyn, but I go by Joy. Nice to meet you! I am currently available full time. Im happy to help, hope to hear from you.
Here's some things about me:
I'd describe my personality as funny, kind, & helpful
I'm looking for a job that pays well, has steady hours.
I started working with kids when I was in high...
5.0
"Joy has been working part time with us for the last 6 months (24h/week). We have entrusted her with the care of our 8 and 4 year old children. She is the most reliable and caring caregiver we ever hired.
Joy...
Reviewed by Sebastien D.
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Working with special needs children gives you the opportunity to impact the lives of children who have disabilities, learning disorders, and developmental delays. It is important to have a passion for making an impact in the lives of children and their families by giving them tools and resources to learn according, become...
Claudia O.
Mountain View, CA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Early Child Education Experenced Loving Caring And Passionate With My Job
3.7
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Hello my name Is Claudia I have lived in Mountain View for most of my life. I studied in foothill college where I took child development. I have also taken courses for children with special needs. I have personal experience with children on the spectrum. I have cared for children new born 4 months to 8-year-olds. I have nannied...
5.0
"I interviewed Claudia for to be the nanny of my 4-year old. Claudia is punctual, responsive and clearly very good at interacting with young children. She colored with my daughter, who had a great time chatting...
Reviewed by Teresa K.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Newark, CA
Mira Marina D.
5.0
Mira is extremely pleasant and professional!! We are thoroughly impressed and my daughter already likes her so much!!
- Erica W.
Sayed M.
5.0
Sayed is pure gold in childcare. If we still lived close to him we would stag him up in a second. He took care of my son who has mild/mod autism and was outstanding with him. He also taught him how to swim. He is very trust worthy. My granddaughter loved him too she us neurotypical and he was...
- Care member
Angelica O.
5.0
I have recommended Angelica to all of my friends. She is very nice to everyone, always energetic and kind to my son. He likes her so much and always hugged her at end of the day when she left. She took my son to the playground every day. Kids there also loved being with her.
- Care member
Evelyne K.
5.0
Evelyne was a gift from God. Seriously. She was just what we needed at the time.
Evelyne easily flowed with our clunky schedule- dentist, orthodontist, gymnastics, dance showcase. Where ever my kiddo needed to be, Evelyne got her there safely and on time. Between all of that, they did homework,...
- Catherine R.
Barbara S.
5.0
Barbara is amazing and exactly the person you would want to look over your fur babies. She took care of my geriatric cats while I was out of town for a prolonged period. She loved them so well and comforted one of them that the cat stopped soiling in the house out of grief. Never have I had such a...
- Lee B.
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