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Find special needs adult care in Los Altos, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs adult care are listed in Los Altos, CA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 4 years

Special needs adult care in Los Altos, CA

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Alison V.


Los Altos, CA

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Everyone Gets Old If They're Lucky

5.0

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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: Light cleaning, home modification, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Alison helped me pack, unpack, and organize from a move. She was very efficient, careful, and made the transition go so well. She listened to what I wanted but also made some great suggestions for setting up our things. My husband was in the hospital, and I have...

Karin M.

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Alison V.


Los Altos, CA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Companion

I have delicate experience working with neurodiverse learners and enjoy the challenge of communicating with alternative learning styles. I have experience working with adults on the autism spectrum, developmental delays, memory impairment, physical disabilities, and terminal illnesses. I am patient and love to advance my skills...
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Sarahi O.


Los Altos, CA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Sarahi I'm currently completing my studies in Early Childhood. I have 6+ years experience working with children. I'm currently working as an after-school program teacher. I also have a lot experience working with children on the autism spectrum and other special needs. Feel free to ask any other questions about...
Hello, families! My name is Karoline. Portuguese is my first language, but I also speak English and a little Spanish, as well as Brazilian Sign Language (I plan to learn ASL soon). I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, and working with children is my life. I love what I do. I have worked with both typical and atypical...
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Meigs C.


Sunnyvale, CA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional, Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I used to work at Norcal Carehomes in San Mateo 2010-2012. I work with people with developmental disabilities like Autism, Hearing Impaired, Mobility challenges, Cognitive disabilities for young and adults clients. I used to dropped them off at Day Program, take them to outings and events, shopping, walking, recreational parks...
5.0
"I have been quadriplegic for 27 plus years and have had many caregivers to help with personal care and Meigs is the best caregiver I've ever had! She is smart, kind, compassionate and she knows what she is doing. She makes me feel comfortable in uncomfortable...

Danny J.

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Jill R.


Mountain View, CA

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

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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Susan P.


Redwood City, CA

$30-49/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Susan and I just moved to Connie Redwood City I am looking for something local here I love assisting seniors, I have taken several trainings from Career pathway. specialized programs to assist for adults with various disabilities in their homes, The trainings were provided by the County of San Francisco, very...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"I hired Susan to help with my aging parents. She was incredible! She was helpful, compassionate, and had such a lovely rapport with them. She went out of her way to find projects in the home that she could help with and was a total sweetheart to my mom. I would...

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Jennifer L.


Cupertino, CA

$50-60/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Jennifer and currently working with children with Autism and/developmental delays /disabilities. With working with the elderly, I have experience with older adults at the Senior Center and Adult Day Health Center in OT ( participants ranging from MS, Diabetes, Dementia, etc), I've done many activities from...
Jennifer can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
"I hired Jennifer recently to do medicine management for my mom. She also takes care of chores in the home and gives my mom company. She is personable and respectful and the only person my mom has agreed to see again. She doesn't spend her time on her cell...

Sabina B.

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Abigail J.


San Jose, CA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Caregiver

I'm a 22-year-old woman whom loves kids currently a college student studying to be an elementary teacher. I want to experience and get more knowledge of how it is to be around kids. I am reliable, friendly and always fun I am as well a certified medical assistant. I am one 3 years experienced and Experienced and taken care of a...
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Cleberson S.


Santa Clara, CA

$40-43/hr5 yrs exp

Dog Lover - Experience - Personal Assistant - Compassion - Food Lover

Hello! I am Cleber, I have 5 years of experience. I worked with patients with different health conditions from different ages I help patients with difficulties completing basic tasks, people with disabilities and with mental disorders. My main duties include administering medications, helping patients bathing, dressing,...
Cleberson can also help with: Home modification, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Cleberson is very kind, conscientious, knowledgeable, and takes initiative in caring for our elderly father. He knows how to deal with difficult situations with my dad, both physical and emotional, while also dealing with other personalities in the household. We...

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Jennifer L.


Cupertino, CA

$65/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Consultant/Educator/Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy providing parent support to children and young adults with Autism and other developmental delays by helping them become more independent. I will work on simple, yet essential routines- refining their fine motor skills, sensory issues, academic and social skills and more. By providing these services-it give parents a...
5.0
"Jennifer is very creative and comes up with awesome projects to work on. She is very engaged and works very well with kids. She is dependable and made summer super fun for my daughter! She has been a great addition to the teachers who have worked with my...

Indu S.

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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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Aracelly B.


Redwood City, CA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver

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Hello my name is Aracelly. I have experienced as caregiver many year because I have my father who lives with me, and he needs help because he has dialysis 3 times a week. I like to work with people who need help. Right now I am currently student at Cañada college, I am taking classes special need education.
Aracelly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Yaya R.


Redwood City, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

I am a caregiver for more than 20years for elderly patients and children I also have experience work with autism spectrum disorder patients food intolerance and other special Needs I speak fluent English , Portuguese and Spanish . I would Love to help to help your love one providing great companionship to special needs,...
Yaya can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Julia S.


Sunnyvale, CA

$28-45/hr2 yrs exp

My name is Julia and I'm a rising fourth year nursing student looking for a summer position! I hope to become a neonatal or pediatric nurse, focusing on GI, complex medical needs, or critical care/ICU. In addition to my 8 years of experience with babysitting, I have 2 years of experience working with an elementary school age...
I am a single mother. I raised 3adult kids already. One of my kid has ADD/ADHD. I would like to help young family to raise their kid.
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Niomi G.


Redwood City, CA

$22-28/hr

SPED Children Caregiver

I have multiple years of experience working with children on the spectrum. I work in a classroom setting and focus on assisting students to achieve their individual goals whether they regard life skills or academic skills or both. I truly enjoy teaching and seeing the improvement in students after working on their goals each...
Hello, I was a school bus driver for 21 years for children and youth with special needs. I transported them to and from school and home. I was responsible for them while they were in my bus. I am very compassionate with them because they are special to God. They are the apple of God's eyes. I enjoy working with special needs...
I am a preschool ABA therapist for students who have Autism at the Creative Learning Center in Redwood City. I work full time during my breaks in college and I am extremely dedicated to my students. I have a lot of experience with verbal and nonverbal children, and will be extremely qualified with one on one care. I have...
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Graciela M.


Alviso, CA

$26/hr3 yrs exp

Graciela M.

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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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Los Altos, CA

Alison V.

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 their needs. She is an absolute gem and...

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Meigs C.

5.0

I have been quadriplegic for 27 plus years and have had many caregivers to help with personal care and Meigs is the best caregiver I've ever had! She is smart, kind, compassionate and she knows what she is doing. She makes me feel comfortable in uncomfortable situations making everything much...

- Danny J.

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.

Susan P.

5.0

I hired Susan to help with my aging parents. She was incredible! She was helpful, compassionate, and had such a lovely rapport with them. She went out of her way to find projects in the home that she could help with and was a total sweetheart to my mom. I would highly recommend her!

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Jennifer L.

5.0

Jennifer taught my 93 year old mother how to exercise for better mobility and strength. She helped her to strengthen her back and legs for easier walking. She also taught my mom easy moves in order to get up from a fall. Jennifer is very caring, friendly and fun to work with. She’s an excellent...

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