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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...
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- $27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have cared for children my whole life, on and off. I offer, responsible, safe and reliable service, and am flexible to a certain extent. I have a Bachelors Degree in Social Work and have worked with children through Napa county as one of my first positions upon moving to Napa from my college town of Sacramento. I have also...
Care Member says "Kathy has been wonderful with her senior care knowledge and experience. She is kind-hearted and extremely responsible."
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- $33/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I am a nanny/teacher who is very trustworthy, highly reliable and very experienced with little ones from newborns, twins, infants to toddler age/kindergarten, and school aged children. Do you need help in the care/mentoring/tutoring or babysitting with your child(ren) at home/school or daycare, overnight stay or occasional...
Amy P. says "We enthusiastically recommend Marianne as a nanny and caretaker for children of any age including infants. Marianne began caring for our daughter when she...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Meghan and I am a transitional kindergarten teacher. I live in Sonoma. I have been a date night sitter, full time nanny, special needs provider, preschool teacher, elementary teacher and just about anything in between. My degrees are in early childhood education, early childhood studies and social and behavioral...
Angelika M. says "Meghan worked for us for a summer, and occasionally after school. She was fantastic with the kids, super patient and always upbeat and friendly. She was...
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I am a proud single mom of 5 children. 2 boys
(now 32, 29), 3 girls( now 26, 22, 17). I also have a granddaughter 3. 5 yrs. Old. I love kids and my babies are not babies anymore :) I have taken care of children since I was 15. 5 yrs. Old and I grew up with my mother having an In home childcare with about 5-6 children...
Sara S. says "She is kind, fun, respectful, intuitive and learns quickly! I would definitely hire her again. She is our Saturday caregiver and cares for two seniors, an...
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...
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."
18 years in care giving, around the bay area. Work privately and under agencies. work in veterans hospital (Menlo Park) Kaiser Hospital in San Francisco, Cogir Retirement Facilities (Rohnert Park & Manteca) and private homes from San Francisco to Sonoma, Solano and Sacramento.
Experienced Work With Patients:Both , Man also...
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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My very first job I was a party princess going to birthday parties singing and reading stories. From then on I always enjoyed working with kids. I became an after school Lego stem instructor, after school caregiver, part-time nanny, substitute teacher, and teacher in special education.
I hold CPR and CPI Training and have...
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm an 21-year-old girl born and raised in Salem, OR. Growing up with 3 sisters, in a family run daycare, I've had amazing experience working with young children from day 1! I started as a nap-time babysitter at age 10, then moved to a volunteer at said daycare before I started part-time at 16. I have immense experience in...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a doctoral student at Samuel Merritt pursuing a degree in occupational therapy. I live in Fairfax with family while going to school in Oakland.
I especially love working with infants and toddlers, but I'm experienced with ages 0-12, as well as with children with special needs. I prioritize outdoor play, creative play,...
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- $25/hr
Errands
respite care
transportation
I enjoy chatting with and spending time with older people. I can help them to dress, cook, and clean. Most of my experience is with special needs kids/ adults.
I can help with showering/bathing, toileting, and using diapers. I can help with medications. I am a type one diabetic myself, so I am comfortable giving injected...
Dementia
home modification
live-in home care
personal care
Friendly Christian caregiver . Companion and have looked after dementia hospice patients , Willing to work as a live in care giver. Job description includes preparation of meals , housekeeping , administering medication , bathing and dressing of clients, transfers , looking after special needs of clients . I have First Aid...
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Nurturing young minds is my passion. For the past two years, I've had the privilege of working with children, including those with special needs ages 4-10. My approach is patient, creative, and friendly, and I am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I communicate with parents using their preferred method, including verbal...
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- $24/hr
10 years experience
I provided care for Scott's father, who had ALS for two years. Scott, who is 33 years old and has Down syndrome, subsequently came under my care. Following his father's passing, I began assisting his mother by providing support on Mondays and Wednesdays, which included school drop-offs and transportation to work, allowing her...
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 5 years of experience working with kids and for the last 3 years I was a respite care worker for kids with special needs and recently graduated from nursing school. I have a lot of experience working in homes and working with multiple children at once. I feel as though I'm being called to continue my work with children...
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My name is Nokomis . I have over 12 years experience in caregiving . I have worked with children on the spectrum. Both verbal and nonverbal. I enjoy teaching and reaching goals with clients. I worked for ABC in Sonoma County for 5 years. I feel very blessed for that opportunity. I have also had private clients as well. I...
Hi, my name is Paphawarin, but you can call me Eve.
I'm a nanny with a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from Thailand, and I have been working with children-especially those with special needs-since 2019. In September 2022, I moved to the U. S. as an au pair, caring for a 7-year-old girl and her sweet 6-year-old brother...
With over 10 years of dedicated experience supporting children and adults with special needs, I am passionate about creating safe, encouraging environments where every individual can grow, communicate, and thrive. Throughout my career, I have worked closely with individuals across a wide range of developmental, behavioral, and...
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
I have over 10 years of experience providing compassionate care for seniors and individuals with special needs. My journey began by caring for my grandmother for several years, where I assisted her with daily activities such as bathing, showering, dressing, meal preparation, and household cleaning. That experience taught me the...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $28.00/hr as of May 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
Candy R.
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...
- Care member
Kathleen K.
Kathy has been wonderful with her senior care knowledge and experience. She is kind-hearted and extremely responsible.
- Care member
Marianne H.
We enthusiastically recommend Marianne as a nanny and caretaker for children of any age including infants. Marianne began caring for our...
- Amy P.
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