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Linda G.

Fairfax, CA

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$20/hr
I current take care of a handicapped 7 years old girl, I've been doing this for 2 years now, and I love it, I pick her up from school every day and then we go to the park to play, or we go on walks, she loves me to sing to her and read to her. we also play games, she loves to throw the ball, she puts a smile on my face every...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have over 6 years of experience caring for children, including twins and kids with special needs such as Down syndrome and autism. I've supported families with children ranging from 3 months to 11 years old, always providing a safe, patient, and nurturing environment. I can assist with preparing children's meals, school...
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Experienced Senior Caregiver Dedicated To Dignity, Compassion, And Trust.

Santa Rosa, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Live-in home care
home modification
mobility assistance
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Compassionate senior caregiver with 9+ years of experience providing respectful, patient, and dedicated care. Highly trusted by families for personal senior care and special needs support, including autism care. Known for strong work ethic, kindness, and treating clients like family.
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Highly Skilled Previously Licensed Professional

Sebastopol, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have over 20 years experience working with mentally ill and developmentally disabled clients. Im also highly skilled with elder care and hospice. In my younger years I worked as a licensed professional for two decades with the criminally insane, adult chronic schizophrenic patients, sensory impaired (both visual and hearing)...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$27/hr
I'm a compassionate caregiver with a deep, personal connection to the special needs community. Two of my closest childhood friends -- one deaf, one paraplegic -- have been in my life for decades. I've traveled with them and assisted them, giving me a natural ease with adaptive care. As a dance instructor for 20+ years, I...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
home modification
mobility assistance
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Supporting the independence and well-being of seniors has been my lifelong passion. With 8 years of experience, I supporting seniors and individuals with special needs, stroke, Parkinson, Alzheimer, Dementia cases by creating a calm, respected, safe, and happy space. I provide compassionate care that offers families genuine...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$30/hr
9 years experience
Hi there, I'm a mom of a 16-year-old who attends high school. She is amazing. I've cared for kids with Autism for the past 5 years or so. I like to form a special bond with my kids. I'm very dependable and willing to work on routines and behaviors.
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Great Caregiver

Santa Rosa, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I have worked in an Adaptive P.E. Program for a year. While working in that class I watched for the safety of all students, floated children on their back to help them feel comfortable in the water, used the wheelchair lift and did group activities. I have passion in the kind of work because in the future I would like to be a...
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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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Santa Rosa, CA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Working with those who have special needs is of special importance to me. I joined the field a year ago and have worked with a wide range of individuals, with different capabilities and different behaviors. I take personal pride in taking care of the individuals I am assigned, and find ways to mesh with their way of learning and...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$28/hr
7 years experience
Hospice services
dementia
live-in home care
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is my passion. My name is Maria, and I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with several years of experience supporting seniors and individuals with special needs. I am a CNA certified, HCA registered, BLS certified, and have a valid driver's license and insurance. I am experienced...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$29/hr
9 years experience
I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene, transfer assist and depending on the clients needs I am capable of meeting their needs. I don't smoke nor do I have any allergies of pets. Every client has different needs, and based on that I get to meet the client and listen what they need and offer...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$35/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
home modification
respite care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Donovan and I have been working in healthcare for 7 years now I started off at 18 working as a caregiver in an assisted living facility, worked my way up over the years to 1 - 1 home care and now I specialize in working with adults and children with special needs as a behavioral technician ! I am very patient...
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Caregiver

Novato, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Karolina and I have been a caregiver for over eight years. I have worked with many different families whose children have different disabilities. I have a reliable vehicle, full insurance and a valid drivers license. References are available upon request.
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Here To Help!

Graton, CA

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! I have a degree in psychology with an emphasis on child & adolescent psychology. Throughout and after college I worked in many child care environments; I worked at a nonprofit for 5 years which had after school care, summer camp and a teen leadership academy. I started as a tutor, but worked my way up to assistant director...
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Novato, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
dementia
meal prep
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Maria. I am a licensed nurse and Marin County resident with over 20 years of experience providing compassionate care in skilled nursing facilities as a medication technician, nurse assistant, and nurse. I currently work as a school nurse since August 2025, where I care for middle school students and support...
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Novato, CA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I have six years experience taking care of elders, chronically ill adults and kids with special needs. I have a great passion doing this.
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Allan C.'s Photo

San Rafael, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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"....
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Giggle Giver And Loving Sitter

Santa Rosa, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Shaaf. I've been a nanny for 10 years. I'm 27 years old. I have a bachelors in biology and am pursuing nursing. I love being active and spending time outside. I try to cultivate joy in my day to day life through, art, music, and lots of laughter. I'm passionate about leading youth with empathy. I have experience...
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Caregiver

Santa Rosa, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi, my name is Elizabeth. I am a fun, honest, loving, mature, energetic, enthusiastic, and responsible. I have a healthy life style; I am self-motivated, communicative, and patient. I am seeking full-time employment for an active family as an assistant, nanny, caregiver, pet sitter, or all of the above. Also, I am adept in...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $26.00/hr as of August 2026

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

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