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Graciela M.


Alviso, CA

$26/hr3 yrs exp

Graciela M.

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Hello my name is Graciela and I am a future special education teacher. I am getting my mild to moderate Special Education master's and teaching credential at San Jose State University. I have experience at a Post- Secondary school with young adults on the spectrum as well. I am passionate about helping through listening,...
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Jill R.


Mountain View, CA

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am passionate about what I do because through my extensive training with a physical therapist, occupational therapist and speech therapist that I can greatly enhance the facilitation of development of the child and help with the family.
5.0
"Jill was awesome! She was always there when she said she would be, was really friendly and just a pleasure to work with. She helped me 7 days a week getting ready in the mornings and made it an awesome experience. She learns things really quickly, is very careful...

Bart S.

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Julia M.


San Jose, CA

$32-35/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I care for two siblings with autism, along with a third child who too has autism. They have taught me more than I could have ever anticipated. They have hearts of gold and are beautiful young human beings. I came into this not knowing much about autism, but I have learned so much and find it fastening to see them overcome their...
4.0
"Julia only worked with us briefly, but I would recommend her to work with your children. We have a son who is on the spectrum and can be very difficult; Julia did an excellent job with him. "

Molly L.

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Jessica N.


San Jose, CA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Paraprofessional/Individualized Learning Specialist

I have worked with children with special needs from grades K- 12 for the last 12 years. During the last three summers I was a literacy and math instructor for the Extended School Year Program (ESY) focused on social/emotional skills, literacy, math, science and history. I have a wide variety of experience with students with...
5.0
"Jessica was an outstanding hire. Her years of experience and positive attitude were so helpful to our entire family. She always went above and beyond to fulfill her duties and ensure we were satisfied."

Michele J.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always had a passion for working with kids with special needs. I have been a assistant in the special needs class at my high school for 2 years. I am very patient and I am very bubbly and can always keep people entertained I am CPR and first aid certified and I also got credit for a emergency medical responder class.
5.0
"Zoey has been wonderful with our toddler twins. She plays with them and comforts them if they need it. I work from home and appreciate how flexible Zoey is. She's a great listener and dependable !"

Rebecca G.

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Raquel G.


Palo Alto, CA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I am a nanny in the San Carlos area looking for a kid to add to my Nanny share! I currently have a one and a half year-old boy and he's absolutely amazing! We go on daily adventures to museums, libraries, story times, and our favorite park hopping! If you are looking for childcare and not sure what avenue you...
5.0
"I hired Raquel initially to accompany my 5 year old son who is autistic to summer camp. I was afraid it was going to be a rough transition for him to go from his regular classroom to a new setting. But Raquel really did such an amazing job at helping him transition...

Alexandra V.

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Barbara S.


Mountain View, CA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Provider, Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I have many years experience working with persons with disabilities. Ages range from the NICU to adulthood. I have worked in group homes, independent living centers as staff and in management. Familiar with all aspects of Title 7. Worked with SARC, San Joaquin Regional Center. Experience in implementing IEP, IHP etc. CPR,...
5.0
"Barbara is amazing and exactly the person you would want to look over your fur babies. She took care of my geriatric cats while I was out of town for a prolonged period. She loved them so well and comforted one of them that the cat stopped soiling in the house out...

Lee B.

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Jenifer M.


San Jose, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

I AM A BABY AND INFANT SLEEP CARE SPECIALIST

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I care deeply about the health and well-being of infants and toddlers. Having dedicated over 20 years of my career to working with families in childcare has made me aware of the importance sleep has in the development of healthy children. Working with dozens of parents, I have found that one of the most difficult problems...
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Alison V.


Los Altos, CA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Everyone Gets Old If They're Lucky

Hello, my name is Alison and I am a caregiver, personal assistant, and companion in one. I am 36 and have amassed numerous skills relating to taking care of people's wants and needs. I have the awareness and discernment for the appropriate response to your situation at hand. I assist in adhering to the recommendations of your...
Alison can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Alison is reliable, caring, and understands her clients. She brings many skills to the job, including suggestions to make her clients‘ life easier and better. She is always on time, always has a plan, and respects her clients and has a special understanding of...

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Kalisi T.


Palo Alto, CA

$48/hr10 yrs exp

Hard Working

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced caregiver bringing 15 year's of dedicated patient caring for elderly and disabled patients, live- in and patients visit providing focused, dedicated care to all patients , valid driver's license and clean driving record. patients care and well-being include healthcare, tracheostomy, bowel stimulation, suction...
Kalisi can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kalisi was a true godsend, helping me with my medical and household needs while my husband was recovering from a serious back injury. She quickly learned how to deep-suction my trachea, change my colostomy bag, and flush my nephrostomy tube. She helped in many...

Natalie W.

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David B.


Fremont, CA

$40-50/hr

Providing Exceptional Special Needs Services

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a dedicated provider of care for individuals with special needs, I prioritize mental stimulation, emotional satisfaction, and physical coaching through therapeutic activities and fitness opportunities. My focus is on developing personalized care plans and interventions for each person, centered on their unique needs and...
5.0
"We are incredibly grateful for the exceptional care and support that David provided to our special needs child for the past two years. From the moment we met David, we knew that our child would be in the best hands possible. We cannot praise him enough for his...

Claudia P.

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Atelaite K.


Palo Alto, CA

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My Experience Includes: -More than 30 years of experience as a caregiver. -Patients with ailments that vary from dementia, Parkinson's, physical disabilities, hip-replacement, Alzheimer's, mental disorders, high-blood pressure, etc. -Most recent patients I cared for was for almost 12 years, both husband and wife in Los Altos...
Atelaite can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, home modification, errands, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Just hired and she is wonderful with mom already."

Bruna S.

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Maria V.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

The Care You Need With A Bright Smile

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I consider myself as an energetic, positive and hard working gal with 4 years of paid experience as a caregiver for people between the ages 3-65. Fortunately, I worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District as a Special Education Substitute with children between the ages 3-17. I currently work as a Registered...
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Joan M.


Fremont, CA

$5-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Joan.. I have watched a young man with Down syndrome occasionally since he was 5 years old, he is 21 years old now. He is the son of my sister's best friend and a friend to our family. I have watched him on date nights and/or a day out for shopping with the girls.
5.0
"I Love working with Joan it is like having my mom around again. She keeps things in order and keeps me posted through out the day! I still work with Joan and plan to continue doing so in the future whenever possible."

Ayisha B.

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Jessica D.


San Jose, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently studying for my Nursing boards. I have graduated from Creighton University with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. I have worked and volunteered for children with special need 6 years with physical and developmental disabilities in Challenge sports. I started off as a basic volunteer eventually I moved to coaches...
4.0
"Jessica is very friendly and positive. She works extremely well with my two very different sons, one of whom is autistic and has limited verbal skills. I am impressed that she is able to handle both of them at once! Her availability is limited, but aside from...

Molly L.

17 of caregiver for adults from 70 to Hundred and 7 years old. Some include Alzheimer's disease, cancer patients and special needs.
Silvia can also help with: Dementia, companionship, personal care
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Sarah G.


Santa Clara, CA

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

I'd describe myself as understanding, empathetic, and flexible. I'm looking for any kind of job, whether it's one time or regularly. I will be going on vacation from 7/5-8/17 for a study abroad trip! Any work for before my departure or after will be greatly appreciated! I enjoy working with special needs and senior folk!...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, respite care
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Dohar M.


San Jose, CA

$26/hr7 yrs exp

A Friendly Caregiver

I am an ABA therapist, with 9 years of experience with special needs kids. I had 4years of experience as Certified Nurse Assistant ( CNA) . Many years experience as a nanny. Love to help people and assist with their needs.
Dohar can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands
Hello, My name is Heather and I have many years of experience in caregiving. In 2010 I helped my grandfather for 4 years until he was placed on Hospice. I have assisted 2 stroke patients with their day-to-day needs. As a mother of three, including one child with special needs, caregiving comes easy to me, although since a child...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Sabrina F.


San Jose, CA

$24-30/hr4 yrs exp

I was a Behavior Technician for 3 years while in college. I'm now a preschool teacher who provides intervention for kids with Autism at the school.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Alviso, CA

Jill R.

5.0

Jill was awesome! She was always there when she said she would be, was really friendly and just a pleasure to work with. She helped me 7 days a week getting ready in the mornings and made it an awesome experience. She learns things really quickly, is very careful and pays attention to detail. She...

- Bart S.

Julia M.

4.0

Julia only worked with us briefly, but I would recommend her to work with your children. We have a son who is on the spectrum and can be very difficult; Julia did an excellent job with him.

- Molly L.

Jessica N.

5.0

Jessica was an outstanding hire. Her years of experience and positive attitude were so helpful to our entire family. She always went above and beyond to fulfill her duties and ensure we were satisfied.

- Michele J.

Zoey D.

5.0

Zoey has been wonderful with our toddler twins. She plays with them and comforts them if they need it. I work from home and appreciate how flexible Zoey is. She's a great listener and dependable !

- Rebecca G.

Raquel G.

5.0

I hired Raquel initially to accompany my 5 year old son who is autistic to summer camp. I was afraid it was going to be a rough transition for him to go from his regular classroom to a new setting. But Raquel really did such an amazing job at helping him transition and adapt to his new environment....

- Alexandra V.

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