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Find special needs adult care in Palo Alto, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs adult care are listed in Palo Alto, CA

The average posted rate is $27/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 5 years

Special needs adult care in Palo Alto, CA

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Ana F.


Palo Alto, CA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Reliable, Loyalty, Respect

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I have been working as a caregiver for the past months. I have worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds and I am passionate about helping people and providing compassionate care and support for those who need it particularly to elderly and individuals with special needs. I describe my personality as a respectful and...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

I have been working as a caregiver for the past months. I have worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds and I am passionate about helping people and providing compassionate care and support for those who need it particularly to elderly and individuals with special needs. I describe my personality as a respectful and...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia

Catherine R.


Palo Alto, CA

$47-50/hr1 yrs exp

Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Dressing Assistance. Available for 24 hour 7 days a week care. I also have drivers license for diasbled passenger van.
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Joan M.


Fremont, CA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

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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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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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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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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
"Experienced and professional. Will hire all the time"

Peter C.

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Debbiann F.


San Carlos, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

I am an experienced caregiver who is also a Behavioral Health Tech. I specialize in helping people cope while living with several mental or personality disorders.
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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, dementia, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"We hired Susan to help us provide care for an aging relative. Susan was absolutely Amazing. She is attentive, caring, respectful and extremely supportive. We highly recommend her!"

Felicia R.

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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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Jayla H.


Redwood City, CA

$26-35/hr10 yrs exp

All Inclusive Behavioral Care

I've been caring for children and adults with special needs for the the past 10 years. I've worked with all ages and care needs from non verbal to fully independent and also combative care. I've been a behavioral analyst for 5 years but started respite care in 2010. I know some of the basic ASL signs including the alphabet...
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Ashley W.


Newark, CA

$30-40/hr4 yrs exp

My name is Ashley and I am a full time nanny/caregiver with over 5 years of professional experience in this industry. Over the last 5 years I have worked almost exclusively with children that are on the autism spectrum. I am an extremely patient and caring individual and I feel that working with children truly is my calling. I...
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Kymberly M.


Redwood City, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs And Care Giving

Hello, I am reaching out to express my interest in leveraging my extensive experience in providing care for elderly individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, and various other conditions. With over 10 years of hands-on experience, including 8 years in a memory care facility, I have honed my skills in caring for...
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Alisi M.


Mountain View, CA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver is Also Available for Weekend Except Sundays

I have 8 years of experience taking care of disabled children from 5 years old and up to preteens. I was a foster parent to these children for 8 years. I was also a caregiver to elderly people also with 5 years of experience.
I have 6 years of experience being a nanny and now I am a mother one one. I love the the outdoors and walks, looking for a great family to support part time!
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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Geraldine G.


Newark, CA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

I am Geraldine Prudencio. Im a Nursing assistant took care of children who have special needs like ADHD, developmental delays, mental health, down syndrome, seizures, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder. I am CPR certified with hospital experience. I am a very compassionate care provider. I dedicate my time and love in...
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Donna L.


Sunnyvale, CA

$22-27/hr

Nanny/Care Giver

Experience working with children and adults with special needs: Autism, Down's syndrome, ADHD, and more.
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Adrianna G.


Sunnyvale, CA

$30-35/hr1 yrs exp

Warm, Supportive, And Caring Aide

Hi! I'm a newly graduated RN. I have also attended certified nursing assistant school and I am BLS certified. I have 7+ years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities. Most of my experience and training was with Best Buddies Club, where I helped run a chapter for...
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Jada P.


San Carlos, CA

$25-31/hr2 yrs exp

Senior Care Help

Hello! My name is Jada and I have 2 years of paid experience with senior's care. I love working with all people, and especially with seniors. I have experience in seniors with mental disabilities as well as dementia. I am comfortable with bathing, preparing meals, changing clothes and bed sheets, etc. I could be described as a...
Jada can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, respite care & more

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Palo Alto, CA

Joan M.

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.

Barbara S.

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 of grief. Never have I had such a...

- Lee B.

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.

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.

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!

- Care member

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