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Veronica L.

Occasional Babysitter

Napa, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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
$28/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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Full Time Care Giver

American Canyon, CA

5.0(0)
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$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)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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Very Caring Caregiver

Rohnert Park, CA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have extensive nanny experience and experience with elderly people with physical and mental limitations. I am very trainable, but not suitable for jobs requiring therapy training.
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Villager

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Career Nanny and former Daycare Owner with 10 years of childcare experience. Expert at managing active households and supporting high-profile parents (judicial, law enforcement, real estate, engineering). Skilled at navigating work-from-home dynamics with absolute discretion. Background in infant care (4+...

Care Member says "Sylvia is great! We had her watch our two young daughters for a full day and she did an amazing job keeping the engaged with a variety of activities....

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Novato, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello families! I am a mother of 3 who understands the important role that a parent/role model plays in a childs life. I have learned how to create a safe yet educational environment for children of all ages. I strive to make a meaningful impact in the childrens lives that I am blessed to work with. My professional...

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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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
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 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)
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$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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American Canyon, CA

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$35/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello there, I am a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with over a decade of professional experience caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I'm passionate about fostering each child's growth and development in a safe, engaging, and loving environment where they can bond, learn, and...
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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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Novato, CA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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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
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
respite care
hospice services
+ 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
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 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
Personal care
hospice services
respite care
transportation
live-in home 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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Cotati, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
home modification
mobility assistance
respite care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My experience caring for seniors began while working at a day program for adults with special needs. Many of the older adults I supported lived active, fulfilling lives. Some enjoyed expressing their creativity through art projects and baking classes, while others worked part-time jobs and found joy in socializing with their...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $24.00/hr as of September 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Sonoma, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Sonoma, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 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.

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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