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Sarah S.

Patience, Dignity, And Empowerment

Hercules, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience
I love working with people of varying abilities to provide the assistance they need to live a high-quality life.
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Teacher In Different Subjects

El Cerrito, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a experienced teacher and I have worked with students with different skills. In my years of teaching I have had students with different disorders so I have the knowledge about it and I have implemented strategies that help students to achieve their educational progress.

Claire M. says "Aline was a terrific in classroom aide for our son. Punctual, professional, a great communicator, observant, diplomatic and her teaching skills really...

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Special Need Caregiver

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Deisi, 33 years old, mother of two girls. I have worked with young children as both a professional caregiver and teacher for many years. I am truly passionate about helping children grow, especially those that require additional support to reach their full potential both academically and in their home...

Care Member says "We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Deisi caring for our baby boy. She was not just E's nanny; she's become a cherished member of our...

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Experienced With Special Needs

Martinez, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, My name is Eleanor. I'm currently a Behavioral Therapist for children diagnosed with Autism. I grew up with a disabled sister with cerebral palsy and with a god son that was diagnosed with Autism. I currently work with children and teach through play. A lot of singing and dancing, counting, and sensory play (play dough,...

Aundria G. says "I hired Eleanor to care for my son with profound special needs. He is 16, but more like a 4 year old. Eleanor was caring, playful, understood the...

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Richard P.

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm Richard, a multifaceted individual with expertise in marketing, dance, and caregiving. With a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and extensive training in Contemporary Dance from Mexico, I've worked as an Inclusive Dance Instructor, creating safe spaces for self-expression through movement for individuals of all abilities, and...

Darwin M. says "Richard was very insightful when it came to the care of my son."

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Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I worked for 14 years at the Disabled Students Program at UC Berkeley doing electric and manual wheelchair repair as well as fabricating adaptive aids. Something I discovered about myself: I'm handy and creative but more than anything, I love working with people. I have also worked with mentally disabled adults on Cape Cod and...

Trish O. says "Kristine did an excellent job packing up my daughter's storage unit and shipping her items home. She was very kind and did a great job!"

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Registered Behavior Technician

San Pablo, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I'm Candy R., a passionate and reliable childcare professional with 15+ years of experience supporting neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals from infancy through adulthood. I am a RBT certified since 2015 and currently work as a Program Supervisor while collecting hours to become a BCaCA. I graduated in May 2024...

Care Member says "Candy was able to connect with my child easily. She is able to see when a behavior is about to begin and provided helpful advice after I saw her calm...

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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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sitter Available

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
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$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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Care Giver Available Part-time

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am experienced in taking care of the Youth, Teen, Adult, and Elderly. I have also worked with Autism persons. I ve assisted in their medication in take, personal hygene, meal prep and errands. I also can speak spanish and teach children the language.

Care Member says "I got to know Diane over 10 months providing me (34 yo, male grad student) with personal care in the morning. She was reliable, even in times of the...

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Special Needs

San Pablo, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I must say that I have experienced caring for a client who is in mobile wheelchair. She is a very independent lady who goes to work even though she has Bi-polar disorder illness with another sickness called Cerebral Palsy. She is a warmhearted young lady with a positive mind.
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General And Special Education Teaching Credentials Level.1 And 2; Autism Certification

Martinez, CA

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$21/hr
10 years experience
I am a retired special education, teacher, who has worked with children throughout my adult life in several capacities. Specifically as a mother of 5 children, 4 grandmother, nanny, special and general education tutor and as a Nanny. My personality and demeanor is calm, carrying, dedicated and focused. I have always believed...
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Caregiver

Berkeley, CA

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$25/hr
Hi there! My name is Blu and I am a current student attending UC Berkeley! I am studying computer science and art practice :) I have worked with special needs children and adults for over 7 now through my volunteer organization called TEAM Vacaville. Since the age of 12 I have been exposed to a variety of...
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Experienced Caregiver With ABA Training

El Cerrito, CA

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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Experience with ages 3 to 100, ABA trained, looking for part time, temporary or pick up work. Experienced in acute care and disability care
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Vallejo, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Hello! My name is Joseph and I am compassionate, patient, caring and professional person. Registered nurse in the Philippines. And have 8 years experiences in different fields/setting like personal assitance home care like, bedbound patient, adhd/autism, Assisted living and Dementia, Skilled Facility, Rehab post/sub acute...
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Personal Care Assistant At Your Service

San Pablo, CA

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$40/hr
4 years experience
I've worked at a level 14 group home for 2 years working with trouble teens dealing with depression and other mental illnesses. I've also worked as an interventionist transporting teens and adults from point a to point b meaning home to rehab. I am currently working as a crisis counselor at a crisis hotline intervening in all...
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Part Time Care Giver

Benicia, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I have experience working with people with disabilities that include spinal cord injuries, paraplegic, quadriplegic. I also have experience taking care of people with colostomy bags and catheter. I have worked in a skilled nursing/rehab center and am comfortable providing personal care/ ADLs. I am a college student going to...
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Vallejo, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Donna, and I have been working as a CNA for over 20 years now. My career began with caring for seniors, but after switching to agency work, it expanded. I was fortunate enough to work in a few facilities that covered many disabilities and diseases. It specializes in working with als and other sensory...
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Richmond, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience
I am a former paraprofessional who worked students with special needs. I have over five years of experience in the child care field and three years experience in schools. I am outgoing and personable I love going to the park, and taking walks around the neighborhood. I love to reading books and encouraging kids to read as well....
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Richmond, CA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
I have experience as a DSP working with adults with special needs and also mental health. I also have experience working with kids as a behavior technician
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Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Hercules, CA

Special Needs Child Care in Hercules, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Aline L.

Aline was a terrific in classroom aide for our son. Punctual, professional, a great communicator, observant, diplomatic and her teaching...

- Claire M.

Deisi C.

We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Deisi caring for our baby boy. She was not just E's nanny; she's become a cherished member...

- Care member

Eleanor T.

I hired Eleanor to care for my son with profound special needs. He is 16, but more like a 4 year old. Eleanor was caring, playful,...

- Aundria G.

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