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Find special needs adult care in Santa Cruz, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs adult care are listed in Santa Cruz, CA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 2 years

Special needs adult care in Santa Cruz, CA

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Tori P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-35/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-Time Experienced Caregiver Available

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there, and thanks for reading my bio! My name is Victoria (Tori) and I am available for part-time or full-time work as a caregiver/PCA. Here are some quick facts about me as a caregiver: - BA in Developmental and Counseling Psychology from Emmanuel College; graduated magna cum laude (2018) - CNA license in the state of MA...
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"Tori worked full-time for over a year with our young adult daughter who uses a wheelchair and has some learning challenges. She is compassionate, dependable and motivated and is a dedicated, committed caregiver. I recommend her highly!"

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Kerry Y.


Santa Cruz, CA

$15-35/hr4 yrs exp

Experieced And Professional Caregiver

I have over four years of experience being an excellent caregiver for people with mental disabilities and the elderly. I am a licensed massage therapist who utilizes my knowledge of nutrition, physical therapy, yoga, psychology and massage in my caregiving career. I help my clients find purpose in their life by encouraging fun...
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Zoey H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Young College Student Passionate In Providing Care

Hi my name is Zoey. I started working for people with disabilities at Camp Harmon in the Santa Cruz mountains. From there, I was employed as a live in nanny in California and London for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I currently work for Cedars of Marin as a support care aid and am trained to handle personal and...
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Emma W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-32/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Behavior Tech

Hi there! I'm Emma, and I have both personal and professional experience caring for people with disabilities. My brother is on the autism spectrum and is non verbal, and I spent my life caring for him via bathing, grooming, cooking, and cleaning. More recently, I have been working as a Behavior Tech in a SPED classroom, working...
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Yolanda G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Bilingual Senior Care Giver

Hello, I have been a care taker for years now. I started out by taking care of my parents. Then the jobs just kept coming to me. I'd describe my personality as super positive, happy, helpful I enjoy taking care of seniors because I like to make a difference in each of their days. Try to accommodate to their individuals needs...
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Tenaya S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr

Part-time Caregiver

I am occupational therapy student in the masters program at San Jose State. I LOVE working with children and adults. I have volunteer experience working with children in a pediatric clinic setting and lots of experience working with children in summer camp and educational contexts. I am especially passionate about supporting...
Hello, I believe intreating people the way I want to be treated. I have worked in environments of special need children and adults. I am caring and a gentle person with a positive attitude. I enjoy all walks of people and would love to help with someone who has special needs.
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Emily H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

Caring Special Educator- Need Summer Help?

Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with individuals with special needs. I'm a tutor for students with mild disabilities and a substitute teacher for students 18-22 with moderate/severe disabilities. I'm earning my teaching credential through CSUMB and I'm also employed by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education. I have...
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Marlene D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Behavioral Specialist

I have been a Behavioral Specialist for 3 years now going on 4. I absolutely love my job working with kids is my passion. I'm pursuing my ABA journey by continuing school. I'd be so excited to help your family out!
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Elena P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Part Time

My name is Thess, I am responsible , loving person and I am passionate about everything I do and I love children, I believed that children deserve love and dignity and should care for a though they are your own family.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have a years' worth of experience working with autistic, epileptic, and physically handicapped individuals. I am currently enrolled through In-Home Support Services (IHSS) and have been providing assistance and also implementing personal life skills to those people, ranging from how to navigate working on a personal...
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Julie M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

I have experience caring for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's, as well as adults with developmental disabilities, or physical/mental restrictions which require extra help. I have experience with ADL's (activities of daily living), meal preparation, cleaning, medication reminders, etc. I worked at an assisted living company...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia, errands, live-in home care & more
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Dulce G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-35/hr1 yrs exp

I am a bilingual CNA caregiver with over a year of experience working with patients with dementia, and various physical disabilities. My experience consists of providing assistance with personal care, housing keeping, meal preparation, and transportation to medical appointments. I can assist with oral hygiene, bathing,...
Dulce can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, dementia, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

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Aimee L.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Honest With Kindness, Bring Back Humanity

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience. I have worked with dementia, you never run out of something to talk about patience is a virtue. Diabetic it's all about balance, what we put in our body truly comes out in someway. Colostomy bags it's not much different then changing diaper. Legally blind doesn't mean disabled always. Stage 4 cancer...
Aimee can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
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Emma W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$26-32/hr

Dependable And Warm Caregiver

I would love to help you and/or your loved one with meal prep, laundry, groceries or bathing! My brother has a disability, so I spent my whole life providing care for him, and it has been so fulfilling for me. I would love to do the same for your family!
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, errands
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Kerry Y.


Santa Cruz, CA

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Professional Caregiver

Hello! My name is Kerry. I have over 10 years of experience being a caregiver for people with mental disabilities and the elderly. I have worked with a wide variety of clients including people with physical limitations and people with behavioral challenges. I am a pre-nursing student and a licensed massage therapist. I believe...
Kerry can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

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Marissa B S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22/hr1 yrs exp

Senior Care

I am looking to provide my services to those who are elderly and/or disabled. I have experience with working with people who needed help getting around (ie, driving to and from places), taking them to their doctors, and helping them manage their health and medications. My current client with someone who is epileptic and my job...
Marissa B can also help with: Respite care, dementia, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Licensed Nurse

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Megan H.


Scotts Valley, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've worked for IHSS along with a program called balance4kids where I would go into the schools and be a one to one aid for kids with different special needs. I also attended a lot of events for special needs kids with my little sister who has Downs syndrome.
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Maria C.


Ben Lomond, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Patient, Caring And Trustworthy Caregiver

Hello, I took care of my aunt and grandmother when they became dependent and ill. I care for a special needs teenager and care for elderly folks. I have been care giving for 10 years. I left the corporate world as a recruiter in 2000. I decided to pursue my passion and what brings me joy and happiness. I look forward to meeting...
Maria can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, respite care, light cleaning, personal care & more

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