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Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have experience in providing full care for children, including administering medications as prescribed, preparing and serving meals tailored to their dietary needs, and assisting with bathing and personal hygiene. For example, I cared for a child with special needs who required daily medication and a strict meal schedule. I...
Light cleaning
My name is Haley! I'm originally from New Jersey and currently work as an instructional aide for children with special needs (age K-2). I have numerous years of experience with children from infancy to early 20's. I am a Board Certified Autism Technician who loves what she does! I'm super energetic and love shaping the lives of...
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
am a caring and reliable nanny with experience working with children from 3 months to 5 years old, including children with special needs. I am patient, attentive, and passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. I enjoy supporting early childhood development through age-appropriate...
Job makes is if you love what you do helping those who needs care. I have 10plus years experience different care
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Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
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I'm a Certified Nursing assistant with experience in nursing home. I'm a very caring, compassionate, and positive person. I'm to work with a family for who wants a reliable care taker for a part time/long term position.
I have a decade of child care experience including special needs.
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5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Joey. I am 34 years old and taking the year off from my "traditional" work and going back to school to get my MBA. My Masters program is online and therefore I have time to help others! I am a certified personal trainer, certified yoga instructor, as well as a Reiki Master. I have reliable transportation. I work...
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
I am a mother of three adult children and grandmother to two little boys, one with special needs. I've also been a family assistant and nanny for five children, and I'm very comfortable with all ages. I'm also very comfortable around all animals. I've lived in Petaluma for almost 30 years and I'm comfortable driving and are...
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I enjoy caring for children and helping families feel confident that their kids are in good hands. I am a mother and have over 3 years of experience working with children, including children with special needs through my current transportation job. I am patient, responsible, and focused on creating a safe and supportive...
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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Have experience in special needs kids, able to drive to activities, help kids in homework, help in Laundry, light house work and meal preps, able to extend into evenings when necessary, help in meds pre, when dealing with discipline I set a few specific rules for example "no hitting","wash your hands after using the bathroom"....
Hi Everyone,
I have great references, both personal and professional (including my current employers). I'm available for occasional evening care of children, teens and adults with disabilities. I'm not able to work through an agency.
I have over 30 years experience working with children of all ages and over 10 years of...
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My experience as a teacher likely plays a huge role in your ability to connect with children. Teaching gives you plenty of practice in managing a classroom, engaging students, and finding ways to make learning fun and accessible. It also helps me develop strong communication and organizational skills, along with the patience and...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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Hi, my name is Eva. I live in Petaluma. I am CPR, First Aid Certified, CNA/HHA (Certified Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide) as well. I have a CDL and a good driving record. I have 10 years+ of experience taking care of infants, toddlers, children and twins. I had been helping families in their private home in Sonoma and Marin...
Greg R. says "Eva worked for us over the summer in Sonoma taking care of our twin toddlers. I've had several caregivers over the past two years, and Eva stands out as...
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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.
Special Needs Provider With Mental Health, Developmentally Challenged And Substance Abuse Experience
Vallejo, CA
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7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Kathy, I have worked with borderline, schizophrenic, bipolar, schizo-affective, depression, anxiety d/o Attention Deficit, and other neurodivergent individuals. I have 7 years of experience, including hospital settings. I am very patient , kind, professional, a self-starter. and possess a Bachelors degree in...
Harmony M. says "Kathy really went the extra mile for me. She did all of the little things I would have wanted (but which were not necessarily expected), such as a phone...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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Hello! I have 13 years of experience working with children, infants - 8 years. I recently moved back to San Rafael from Hawaii. I worked as a homeschool teacher in Marin for a group of kindergarteners during Covid and in Hawaii ran an arts and nature-based camp. Before this I was a Montessori teacher. I have taken courses...
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
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Hello, my name is Melissa. I am a career nanny and family assistant with 26 years of professional childcare experience that occurred over the age of 18. I have experience caring for children ages newborn - teens, including infant/adolescent multiples, and children with special needs and food allergies.
I am currently available...
Nicholas E. says "Melissa is incredible!! I hired her for a unique situation (a wedding i was in at a remote location, with the wedding party and all kids spending the...
Hello, I'm Candy R., a passionate and reliable childcare professional with 15+ years of experience supporting neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals from infancy through adulthood. I am a RBT certified since 2015 and currently work as a Program Supervisor while collecting hours to become a BCaCA. I graduated in May 2024...
Care Member says "Candy was able to connect with my child easily. She is able to see when a behavior is about to begin and provided helpful advice after I saw her calm...
I am passionate about helping others, I sense there is a need for us to spread love to anyone we encounter with. Working with those of special needs opens up my eyes and brings in meaning to my life and purpose here. I am here to learn and give my best to those in need of support. We all need an extra helping hand and its always...
Craft assistance
meal prep
From teaching swimming lessons and babysitting as a teenager to working with children with special needs and their families for over 20 years, I've worked with all ages and in many environments. I'm happy to work in a household with pets.
Fully vaccinated happy to wear a mask.
Danielle M. says "Lisa acted as a babysitter and dog sitter for my family for a few years when she lives in Phoenix. We all loved her so much, we cried when she moved....
I am a retired Occupational Therapist who loves working with children. I have worked with children ages 3-17 with academic and emotional challenges in the Napa and El Dorado County School Districts. I am currently working as a tutor and babysitter primarily in the afternoons and evenings.
Janeanne R. says "Ann tutored a client of ours with a traumatic brain injury on a weekly basis. She had patience and taught with respect and understanding."
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $27.00/hr as of August 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Novato, CA
Special Needs Caregivers in Novato, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Eva G.
Eva worked for us over the summer in Sonoma taking care of our twin toddlers. I've had several caregivers over the past two years, and Eva...
- Greg R.
Kathleen K.
Kathy really went the extra mile for me. She did all of the little things I would have wanted (but which were not necessarily expected),...
- Harmony M.
Melissa S.
Melissa is incredible!! I hired her for a unique situation (a wedding i was in at a remote location, with the wedding party and all kids...
- Nicholas E.
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