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Veronica L.

Occasional Babysitter

Napa, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi Everyone! I'm a Napa native & worked as a full-time high school teacher at a private school for the past 4 years. The school recently closed and so, I'm looking for a new position. I truly love working with kids! And, I enjoy caring for seniors, so I would welcome being a companion to someone if needed! My employment...

Aleta A. says "Veronica is excellent with children. She has a sweet, nurturing, and playful demeanor that they love. She is able to organize thoughtful activities that...

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Special Needs Provider With Mental Health, Developmentally Challenged And Substance Abuse Experience

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
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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Quality Care For Your Family!

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
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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Full Time Care Giver

American Canyon, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
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...
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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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sitter Available

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
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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Jhara

Santa Rosa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
I love the field of caregiving very much, Taking care of individuals who can no longer care for themselves is something that is very important to me. I treat my clients like family. I started working in small facility (care home) then I move to a big facility as a caregiver at Brookdale chanate. I become med-tech after they gave...

Willie T. says "Great caregiver ,great communicator and very dependable"

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Novato, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 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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Santa Rosa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have a 17-year-old special needs daughter who has a little of everything. She is speech delayed and also suffers from silent seizures with which she is taking medication for. This experience has taught me a lot about caring for special needs. I also do Senior care for the last 8 yrs and I am well versed with the knowledge &...

Lois D. says "Amazing, understanding, motivated, willing to learn our methods of care, very helpful. So excited to work with Wise. His family is a gift to our family."

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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
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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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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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Novato, CA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi my name is Charli and I have over 5 years of experience working at a summer camp and babysitting large families with children 7 months to 9 years. I have also been watching my little cousins since birth. I am organized, and a multitasker, and I love working with kids and seeing them explore, and watching them find things on...
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Mom Of 2, CNA, Special Needs Experience, Play & Learn With Me!

Santa Rosa, CA

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$18/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Thank you for taking the time to read my bio! Hi! I'm Kaya, originally from Alameda, CA, now in Santa Rosa. I'm a mom of two boys (2 and 5) and caring for children has always been a big part of my life. I've even used Care. com as a parent, so I understand how important trust and reliability are. I have hands-on experience with...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
I've been a childcare provider for over a decade, and I've cared for children of all ages. My passion for fostering their growth and development has led me to pursue coursework in Early Child Development. My calm and patient personality allows me to create a safe and caring environment. I believe in open communication with...
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Novato, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
respite care
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With more than a decade of experience in providing compassionate and reliable care, I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages with their daily living needs. My expertise spans elder care, special needs assistance, and chronic illness management, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. I am committed to enhancing the...
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Nanny/Babysitter

Santa Rosa, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Haley and I've been a babysitter as well as swim instructor for the last 5 years. Additionally, I taught a P. E second grade P. E class for one school year. I recently graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in Communication and am now back home in Santa Rosa. I absolutely love working with children and...
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Live-In Or Live-Out Senior Caregiver Available (Trust-Line Certified)

Vallejo, CA

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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Live-in home care
transportation
respite care
hospice services
personal care
+ 1 more
With 20+ years of paid experience in senior live-in home care and 20+ years in senior care, my strengths include: companionship, transportation to appointments, running errands, tending to dietary and special needs, bathing, light housekeeping and more. My experience includes seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia, stroke, diabetes,...
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Rohnert Park, CA

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$30/hr
Hey there! I'm from Brazil, and I've been in the US since 2022. I worked as a pastry chef for a while and I've been offering my caregiver services since 2023. I started working only with kids and since mid 2025 I've been also working with elders, people recovering from accidents/surgeries and people with autism. I'm always...
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Hi There

Santa Rosa, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I bring a deep passion and commitment to supporting children with disabilities, both professionally and personally. As a paraeducator, and nanny for 10+ years, I have hands-on experience working in inclusive classroom and home settings, where I've provided one-on-one and small group support to children with a variety of needs,...
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Intuitive Caregiving

Novato, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hospice services
meal prep
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 3 years of paid caregiving experience with those with special needs and also dementia. I will get to know each person and take each day as a new learning experience to grow into a better caregiver. I thoroughly enjoy being of assistance to others while also giving them the independence and respect that they deserve....
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/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 Sonoma, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Sonoma, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Veronica L.

Veronica is excellent with children. She has a sweet, nurturing, and playful demeanor that they love. She is able to organize thoughtful...

- Aleta A.

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.

Kathleen K.

Kathy has been wonderful with her senior care knowledge and experience. She is kind-hearted and extremely responsible.

- Care member

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