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166 special needs caregivers are listed in San Francisco, CA
The average rate is $25/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in San Francisco, CA
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Hi! I am a very reliable, open minded, patient and creative person with more than 4 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I've been living in the U. S for over one year and I just finished my Au Pair program. I am also a graduated Psychologist with plenty of experience working with special needs kids. With me your...
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Diana is such a sweet and caring person! Our 4 month old daughter LOVES seeing her every time she comes. She is such a professional at making sure our daughter has everything she needs. She even reads, plays...
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I adore kids. I have extensive experience with children from all walks of life. I've worked with young children, special needs children, adolescents and I love kids at each and every stage of development. I'm a big kid myself and I really pride myself on developing understanding and trust in every working relationship. I have 20...
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Mary has been caring for our 5 and 10 year for nearly a year in SF. She's a ray of sunshine since she's always in a good mood. She is always punctual and loves to play with my 5 year old. She is really helpful...
Reviewed by Erica L.
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Hello! My name is Doha! I am a reliable, patient, and creative nanny. I have nine years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have five years experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor. I coached gymnastics to elementary aged children. I volunteered with the local Special Olympics and have extensive experience with...
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Doha is reliable, compassionate, and creative. She has been our full-time nanny since August 2020. Our 2 kids (5) and (6) love being with her and learn so much from her. She is thoughtful about planning cool...
Reviewed by Pamela C.
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A big sister of three. I have a very nurturing personality and enjoy taking care of others. I got my first nanny job in 2011 and have continued ever since. I have experience with children of all ages, the youngest child I watched was 3 weeks old, and the oldest is 13yr. I also have experience working with children with special...
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We met Olivia over two years ago, and she's been an integral part of our family ever since. She picks up our two children from school, takes them to and from activities, helps with homework, preps dinner and...
Reviewed by Cameron M.
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I am an aspiring elementary school teacher with over 10 years experience working with children of all ages. I first started working in a childcare center in San Francisco every summer in high school. Since then I have continued babysitting and nannying through my studies. I have a bachelors degree in psychology and a masters in...
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We had a great experience working with Sinead! She took care of our 10 month old and 2.5 year old for an afternoon/evening and was able to get them both to sleep (not an easy feat, even for me). She was...
Reviewed by Claire S.
Barbara S.
San Francisco, CA
$25-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
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hello there!
my name is Barbara I'm 26 years old and I'm from Brazil :)
currently I'm a student at the Community College of San Francisco but for the past almost two years I was an AuPair - at the beginning here in the Bay Area and later on in New York. I got back to SF to proceed with my studies a year ago and I kept taking...
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Barbara has been watching our daughter (2 years) for date nights and Saturday mornings for the last 6 months. She’s incredibly caring and clearly loves children. Our daughter always has a wonderful time,...
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My name is Jaleeza. I am 26 years old! I have been babysitting since I was 12, at least that's when I started being paid for it. I cook and am willing to do light housekeeping.
I have worked taking care of special needs children and I have experience with all ages from newborns to teenagers. I love kids and I believe that...
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5.0
We've had four nannies over the past five years, and without a doubt, Jaleeza stands out as the absolute best nanny we've had the privilege of having for our two children. What truly distinguishes her is her...
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Naji J.
San Francisco, CA
$45/hr • 9 yrs exp
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With my employers, I have worked with infants, toddlers, school age children and adolescents for the past 10 years. Additionally, I have been a Nanny and Babysitter for several years. I love children and enjoy working with them and take my responsibilities very seriously. I assure you of my honesty and integrity. I can handle...
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Very professional and resourceful. She made the experience very easy to handle.
Reviewed by Chanera R.
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Hello! My name is Josie , and I am from San Diego, California. I have 6 years of experience with babysitting kids ranged from 5 months-13 years, and kids with special needs as well! I am passionate about being an involved sitter, and really enjoy getting to know the kids and help them learn new skills.
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Josie is the best!!! I really can’t say enough good things about her. She’s super sweet and gentle, a total natural with little ones. I’ve known her and her family for a long time, and I can confidently say she...
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Hi I'm Katie and I'm a college student looking for part time work. I love working with kids and pets. I have babysat for about 7 years for kids of all ages. I have experience with children living with special needs. In the past I have cooked, cleaned, helped children with homework and came up with activities to do. I've done...
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I recommend Katie as a babysitter without reservation. She has taken care of my two children (a boy and a girl) over the years and is consistently responsible, communicative, and engaged. Equally as important,...
Reviewed by Susie E.
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I'm Jessica I'm 28yo, Brazilian. I arrive in USA in 2020 to be a live in nanny. I worked and lived with same for 2 years taking care of girl special needs and boy . After that I did a lot of extra works and I have a lot experience with all ages. I worked with a family with twin boys, I started when they was just a little babies...
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Jessica was wonderful. She took excellent care of our 15mth old and 6 year old. The kids loved her immediately. I felt comfortable leaving my kids with her and will definitely hire her again!
Reviewed by Cristina N.
Suphichaya B.
San Francisco, CA
$27/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm Seeking A Nanny/babysitter Job With A Wonderful Family.
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Hello, I'm so excited to meet you. I have been working with children for 5 years and have worked with children ranging from infants to 11 years. I have experience with twins and children with special needs. I love working with children and getting to know them about their individual personalities. I seriously love hanging out...
Recent review:
5.0
She did an amazing job of caring. Always so professional and wonderful
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Cesia A.
San Francisco, CA
$25-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable And Responsible Personal Care For Special Needs Available
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I am reliable and responsible personal caregiver and I am looking for a personal care/ Special needs position in San Francisco.
Recent review:
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Cesia is both professional and personable. She openly asks questions and offers solutions about challenges she perceives. She is ready to take on any task within her area of expertise and approach it with a...
Reviewed by Buck B.
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I have a brother with Down's Syndrome so I am very comfortable working with children who have disabilities. I myself have ADD and dyslexia and struggled with other learning challenges as a child. I have a passion and love working with special needs children.
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I work as a Special Education Paraprofessional for about 16 years under SFUSD and I have 7 years of experience working with special students with a variety of needs in an elementary school setting.
I have strong passion for the children. They need a special person like me to support them. I am warm, pleasant, sensitive, with...
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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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Hello!
I would love the opportunity to work with your family! I have worked with clients, who have been diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, Tourette syndrome, blindness, Angelman syndrome, as well as speech delays. Are used to work as a behavior therapist in the home and in school settings.
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Experienced Private Tutor for several families with diverse backgrounds.
Bilingual Educator. Native Mandarin Speaker, proficient English level. Age group 4-12.
5 years paid experience working with kids.
Majored in Business English in China, learning Sociology in SF right now.
Loving, caring, energetic, attentive, playful to...
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My older brother was diagnosed with Lennox Gastaut Syndrome prior to my birth. I have taken care of him the majority of my life, and also would babysit his friends on special needs spectrums on occasion. Every child and young adult is different, and I will listen to the needs of each individual family when following, and if...
Allyson H.
San Francisco, CA
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part-Time Child Caregiver With 5+ Years Special Needs Experience
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I have worked for 2 families whose children have special needs and a bachelor's degree in social work from SFSU.
One family has a son on the autism spectrum. I was his babysitter/nanny while he was 6-11 years old. I brought him to his therapy appointments, learned how to work with his particular needs so that he could...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Francisco, CA
Diana D.
5.0
Diana is such a sweet and caring person! Our 4 month old daughter LOVES seeing her every time she comes. She is such a professional at making sure our daughter has everything she needs. She even reads, plays songs, and other fun activities with our daughter! I would definitely recommend Diana to any...
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Bekah H.
5.0
Mary has been caring for our 5 and 10 year for nearly a year in SF. She's a ray of sunshine since she's always in a good mood. She is always punctual and loves to play with my 5 year old. She is really helpful with dishes and laundry too. Would highly recommend!
- Erica L.
Doha R.
5.0
Doha helped us for a week take care of our 9 month old son, who was dealing with a pretty tough cold at the time. Doha was very caring and put in the extra effort to make him feel comfortable when he was clearly not feeling very well. Thank you Doha!
- John D.
Olivia D.
5.0
We have had the absolute pleasure of having Olivia in our lives for almost a year. She has helped my husband and I many a weekend and date night with our two toddler boys and they/we love her! Olivia is incredibly warm, kind, responsive and attentive. She goes above and beyond just one-time care -...
- Becky H.
Sinead D.
5.0
We had a great experience working with Sinead! She took care of our 10 month old and 2.5 year old for an afternoon/evening and was able to get them both to sleep (not an easy feat, even for me). She was punctual, communicative, and so sweet with our kids! Highly recommend!
- Claire S.
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Ratings for San Francisco, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 109 reviews of the 166 listed special needs caregivers.