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Lauren L.

San Rafael, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
I have over 10 years of experience working with children and over 4 years working with children who have special needs. Specifically, I have been working with children on the autism spectrum for almost 5 years now. I have a BA in psychology and just graduated with my Masters in Special Education in May 2018. I currently work as...
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Nanny, Homeschool Teacher, Special Needs Aid, Tutor

San Rafael, CA

5.0(0)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...
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Special Needs/Professional Mother's Helper/ Life Support

San Rafael, CA

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$36/hr
10 years experience
-20+years with ASD, special needs, and behaviorally challenged youth ABA certified - Diagnosis, treatment, case management and creation of IEP - Dog and cat "whisperer" - Behavioral/ attachment/ early education consultation - Love to clean, cook, garden, organize, plan, tutor, mentor, and listen - Life coaching - Positive,...
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Special Needs Assistant

San Rafael, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am Mrs Marie, a responsible 33 yrs old caregiver. I am available for Part time or full time It would be perfect to visit my family in Jacksonville after working for your family. Education I have a Bachelor's in Community Health -I am studying at CF for my B. S Nursing and then Phd in PT -I am open to over night stay...
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Caregiver

San Rafael, CA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I have worked for a company called In Home Support Services (IHSS) for 8 years. Now I want to work on my own. So I have experience working with kids with special needs and older people ass well. When I worked with them I will make them breakfast, give them there medicines, give them bath if they need it and could not do it...
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Hello

San Rafael, CA

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$40/hr
4 years experience
My name is Camila, I have a phenomenal experience with children & adults special needs. I am very patient and gentle person. I have great references. I would love to work for you.
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San Rafael, CA

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$20/hr
I am from Guatemala I have 5 years of experience whit syndrome down children, I am a college student want to be come a nurse , I won't dessapoint you . have CPR first aid training.
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Childcare And Elder care (previous Nurse With Knowledge In Pediatrics And Geriatrics).

San Rafael, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
As a very experienced provider of care for all ages I can offer outstanding local references and I will go the extra mile. Part-time or full-time work is welcome. Educated, kind, conscientious, organized, reliable and trustworthy. Nurse Recognition Award (Bloodborn Pathogens) . Alpha Gamma Sigma and Psy Phi member.
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San Rafael, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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San Rafael, CA

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$36/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
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...
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Career Nanny Of 10 Years, Looking For A Full-Time Job

San Rafael, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I am a professional caregiver, very patient, dedicated, and I have a flexible schedule. I am an on-call nanny/doula in San Francisco Bay Area, I have worked for more than 600 families. - + 20 years of Professional Childcare Newborn, Infant, Toddler & Children Experience - + 10 years of Professional Personal Assistant - + 3...
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San Rafael, CA

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$32/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
Hello Families, My name is Irene. I'm pursing a career in nursing . I have been nannying/babysitting/house assistant for over 8 years now . My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. Ive also lead an academic pod during Covid . I find such joy in being a positive mentor In a child's life....
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Nanny/Babysitter

San Rafael, CA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! In 2018, I graduated from San Francisco State as a student-athlete with my major in Comm. Disorders (speech pathology/special education). I have now been accepted into graduate school to completely my M. S. in Speech Pathology. To talk about my childcare experience: I grew up babysitting, nannying, and taking care of...
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San Rafael, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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San Rafael, CA

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$30/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Caregiver

San Rafael, CA

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$45/hr
5 years experience
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
respite care
dementia
+ 1 more
I have a great experience in hospice care, with special needs and senior. I am a professional personal assistant and I have amazing references.
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Greenbrae, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

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Novato, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with 18 years in the field, I'm passionate about fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my innate ability to connect with children and positively impact their lives. My patient and calm...

Lauren A. says "Rubi has cared for our now 3 year old boy since he was 1 year old. She is a deeply empathetic, nurturing and responsible caregiver who we have been very...

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Richmond, CA

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...
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Professional Full/Part Time Nanny, Family Assistant, Caregiver, House Keeper Available Now.

Novato, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
I am a mature woman who love kids. I am fun to be with; I am dependable, honest and flexible. I have worked with families taking care of of kids all ages in Marin County for over 10 years. I also have a few caregiving/elderly care/special needs. I live in San Marin, Novato. I have a clean CDL with reliable transport. I am CPR...

Althea W. says "Mada is a skilled, experienced, thoughtful caregiver. She took care of my 9-month-old son over several weeks. Mada came to my home prepared to bond and...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $29.00/hr as of July 2026

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in San Rafael, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in San Rafael, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

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.

Rubi E.

Rubi has cared for our now 3 year old boy since he was 1 year old. She is a deeply empathetic, nurturing and responsible caregiver who we...

- Lauren A.

Madalitso M.

Mada is a skilled, experienced, thoughtful caregiver. She took care of my 9-month-old son over several weeks. Mada came to my home prepared...

- Althea W.

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