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Lillian K.

San Francisco, CA

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$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
I have years of hands-on nannying experience and have been babysitting since I was young. I truly love working with kids and take pride in creating a warm, safe, and supportive environment where they can grow and feel at ease. I've also had the opportunity to work with children with special needs, which has taught me so much...
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San Francisco, CA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Nurturing young minds and supporting families is what I'm passionate about. For the past four years, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. My approach is patient, calm, and creative, and I love engaging children in outdoor sports, board games, arts/crafts, and educational activities. I...
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You'll Be Happy You Met Me!

San Francisco, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Mary. I'm 30, great with kiddos, fun, professional, reliable, and trustworthy! I have years of experience as a babysitter, nanny to four, and teacher's aide experience including special needs. I'm currently working in Human Resources at a tech company so solving problems and being organized are my specialties. I'm...
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San Francisco, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hello! I have been babysitting since the age of 12 after I took a course with Red Cross to become certified . Throughout the years I have done a lot of volunteer work with kids such as boys and girls club, YMCA, Ronald McDonald house and STAAR mentor program. I worked as the supervisor at a childcare center with children from...
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Child care

San Francisco, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I've been caring for children for over 6 years. I'm passionate about fostering their growth and development, which is why I've taken Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Child Development coursework. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I love to play board games and puzzles, and I always try to make learning fun and...
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San Francisco, CA

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$28/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm a San Francisco state university grad with 6 years of experience caring for children including 4 years working at a summer camp planning engaging activities, ensuring safety, and helping kids build confidence. I also have personal experience with kids with special needs, I have a brother with Down Syndrome which...
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San Francisco, CA

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I experienced challenges myself as a kid and want to support others to feel they have a voice and get to express themselves. I have three years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, and I am comfortable with up to three children. I hold a college degree and have worked in a special needs...
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San Francisco, CA

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$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Thriving in environments where I balance quick critical thinking and meaningful hands-on work, I embrace each day as an opportunity to learn and grow. Dedicated to efficiency, passion, curiosity, and adaptability, I aim to make a lasting impact on your community and family. I have great leadership skills to keep everyone on...
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San Francisco, CA

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$23/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I would describe myself as positive, creative, and fun-loving. I have been professionally babysitting since 2022, for families with young children as well as child care for church community groups. I have been volunteering my time in the child care department of my local church since 8th grade. I was an official volunteer at...
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San Francisco, CA

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
Originally from Fiji. Father to a special needs 8-year-old and 6-month-old. Patient, good driver, enjoys sports and music. Experienced elder caregiver trained in basic life saving.
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San Francisco, CA

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Nicole and I am 27 years old. I am a teacher. I worked in 2 schools for 2 years as a children's teacher and spanish teacher. I have experience with more than 200 kids. Also I speak 3 languages: english, portuguese and spanish. I graduated in one of the best colleges in Brazil. I studied child psychology. So I have the...
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San Francisco, CA

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience taking care of all ages from babies till end of life care as well as I have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's as well as kids and adults with special needs. One thing I really like about working with all ages is they are all different but in a way all the same. I think one of my greatest strength, but...
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Semi-Retired RN

San Francisco, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
personal care
dementia
respite care
I recently retired after 30 years as a home health and pediatric nurse and am looking to help families with their caregiving needs on an occasional basis. If you need help for a day or evening, I'm the one for you. I am well-versed in child and senior care. I also raised 3 children and cared for my mom through hospice and...
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Compassionate Caregiver With A Heart For Seniors | 3+ Years Of Experience

San Francisco, CA

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$32/hr
2 years experience
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Cassia, and I'm a compassionate and experienced caregiver dedicated to providing quality care for seniors. I just moved to San Francisco and currently have open availability with reliable transportation. With 3+ years of experience, I'm comfortable assisting with daily activities, from medication reminders...
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San Francisco, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Live-in home care
home modification
personal care
dementia
respite care
I am passionate about studying and promoting health and human development. I am preparing to contribute to the health field as a psychiatrist. So far, I have pursued this interest in a variety of ways. I have worked as a live-in and live-out senior caregiver for six years. I have also worked as a special needs caregiver and...
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Occupational Therapy Student

San Francisco, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
respite care
companionship
Although I have minimal experience caring for seniors, I have had over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including over three years of work with children who have special needs. I am also studying occupational therapy at the graduate level, where I learn much about what it takes to care for, rehabilitate,...
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San Francisco, CA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
respite care
The last four years I have been working with special needs and disabled adults in different settings. I have experience helping with adls, cooking, administering medication etc.
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As a graduate student in St. Mary's College of California's special education program, I have been studying and preparing myself for work in the special education classroom. My main area of focus has been mild/moderate special education, where I have been taking courses in different disabilities, positive behavior support,...
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Special Need Care And Aide

San Francisco, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I have worked with children over 15 years. For over 10 years I have dedicated my time for children with special needs. Today my own autistic son is 15 years old attending regular academic class at HS. The key to success is never give up and every day it's a new day.
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San Francisco, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Hello, families! My name is Karoline. Portuguese is my first language, but I also speak English and a little Spanish, as well as Brazilian Sign Language (I plan to learn ASL soon). I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, and working with children is my life. I love what I do. I have worked with both typical and atypical...
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  • 147 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.61/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

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