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Katherine T.


Portola Valley, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi! I'm Katherine. I'm an incoming second year at UCSC and I'm a research assistant in a lab on campus. I love the outdoors, music, making art , and have recently taken up crochet. I've got experience with kids of all ages, from infant to teen and I'd love to help take care of yours. My goal is always to help kids feel safe and...

Alison V.


Los Altos, CA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Everyone Gets Old If They're Lucky

4.7

(3)

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, companionship, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"I hired Alison as a personal assistant for around two years and was thrilled by and so grateful for her support. I’m a busy professional who also struggles with ADHD and physical limitations. That’a why every week Alison was there to assist me with tasks such as...

Mattie 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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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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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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Jennifer L.


Cupertino, CA

$50-60/hr9 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: Home modification, hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning & 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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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, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kalisi is wonderful! Loving, caring and warm. She makes my mom feel special. She is amazing. We love having her in our house. "

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Rowena A.


Los Altos, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver Available Live In Or Live Out.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with Geriatrics for almost 23years. I have either worked through agencies or through direct employment in different places around California. I worked with both male and female patients in various ages with different Diagnosis namely: Alzheimers, Dementia, Diabetes , Parkinson's Disease, with Catheter and...
Rowena can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, home modification, visiting nurse, personal care & more
5.0
"Rowena took care of my dear aunt and was so gentle and kind to her. She is a wonderful caretaker. I highly recommend her. "

Sandy R.

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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 did a great motivating my special needs son play basketball, do yoga and work on art projects. "

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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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Atelaite K.


Palo Alto, CA

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

3.0

(2)

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: Errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"Just hired and she is wonderful with mom already."

Bruna S.

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Alyssa N.


Redwood City, CA

$23-28/hr10 yrs exp

Positive Impact

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Working with special needs children gives you the opportunity to impact the lives of children who have disabilities, learning disorders, and developmental delays. It is important to have a passion for making an impact in the lives of children and their families by giving them tools and resources to learn according, become...
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Amy A.


Redwood City, CA

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Available

I have a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology with a minor in Psychology. I also studied speech-language pathology for several semesters in graduate school. My coursework included classes on typical development, as well as developmental syndromes courses, autism, pediatric feeding and swallowing, children's health and...
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
Special Needs Caregiver with experience caring for individuals with Down Syndrome, Ventilators, Wheel Chairs, Seizures, etc.
Hello, My name is Rebekah A and I would like to expand my services of child care to senior care. Although I only have experience with my own family (besides occasional volunteer work at Lytton Gardens reading to seniors), I have many years of experience with special needs care. This includes bathing, administering medication,...
Rebekah can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
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Angela C.


Cupertino, CA

$35-42/hr10 yrs exp

Hello My name is Angela I live in San Jose My daughter is in college I have 20+yrs of experience Working with families for long term From newborn to highschool ADHD and Autism newborn-12 I can help With anything around the house, Cleaning, cooking, errands. I was family assistant in Los Gatos But kids they are going to...
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Luis V.


Menlo Park, CA

$30-50/hr7 yrs exp

Worked in special education in a class room setting as well as home setting. Under supervision, to perform a variety of instructional and clerical activities as directed by a teacher in a community classroom comprised of students with physical, emotional, educational or behavioral problems; and to perform all related duties as...
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Cindy C.


San Carlos, CA

$17-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hi, I like to work with people, and I have experience doing it, I am psychologist and I have been working with kids with special needs around 10 years. I'm from Nicaragua, so I speak Spanish and English (and Case you want to learn Spanish) I am very friends and I like to communicate, and help people because I think one day I...
Cindy can also help with: Live-in home care, transportation, errands, meal prep
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Melissa G.


Menlo Park, CA

$41-50/hr4 yrs exp

Postparum Doula

I am a certified postpartum doula and offer support to both parents and baby! I have many years of experience with newborns and particularly with overnights. When age permits, sleep training is also something I can help assist with. I currently have a newborn family I'm working for two nights a week and have open availability...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Portola Valley, CA

Alison V.

5.0

I hired Alison as a personal assistant for around two years and was thrilled by and so grateful for her support. I’m a busy professional who also struggles with ADHD and physical limitations. That’a why every week Alison was there to assist me with tasks such as laundry, food prep, schedule...

- Mattie C.

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.

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.

Jennifer L.

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 phone which I know is a concern...

- Sabina B.

Kalisi T.

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 other ways, and did so with grace and...

- Natalie W.

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