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Find special needs adult care in Scotts Valley, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs adult care are listed in Scotts Valley, CA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 7 years

Special needs adult care in Scotts Valley, CA

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Rachel O.


Soquel, CA

$17-20/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitter/nanny

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I've worked with children with special needs in various settings! For starters, I tutored a 6-year-old girl in reading for about a year who was diagnosed with severe A. D. H. D. My main goals with working for her was for her to be able to read at her age level, and doing so required on my end a lot of patience, energy, focus,...
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Amy W.


Los Gatos, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiving Offered

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mom of 20 years. Certified teacher, extensive experience with special needs including autism and other intellectual disabilities. Fully vaccinated for Covid. I'm looking forward to meeting you and your family. **Looking for part time jobs within of Los Gatos. Available after school hours, evenings, overnights, and some...
Amy can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, specialized care, visiting physician, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She was very punctual and reliable. She got along well with my wife and did everything that we required. We would definitely recommend her to anyone that needs senior care."

Allan P.

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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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Julio S.


San Jose, CA

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Full/part-time Caregiver Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings; I am a student at San Jose State and my background is in Psychology (major), and English Literature (minor). I have worked in a hospital setting, as well as privately for families as a tutor and mentor, and as a physical therapist and companion with elderly patients. Whatever your particular care needs are, I am...
5.0
"We hired Julio for a short-term visit to California for our young adult special needs son. I cannot recommend Julio enough. He was punctual, attentive, compassionate, capable and very willing to learn medical care he was not familiar with. He picked up everything...

Jacqueline T.

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Tessa S.


Watsonville, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Home Health Certified Caregiver Looking For FT Position Available For All Care Needed

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Tessa, I have many years of caregiving experience (10+ years), I love the work I do. I'm Dependable, Caring, Loving, Friendly, Respectful, Outgoing, Resourceful, and Compassionate. I Assist with Elderly, Disabled, Recovering, and Any type of Care or Help needed for Your loved one or yourself. I Always do what...
Tessa can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Tessa is amazing she helped care for my father with Alzheimer's. He does not like very many people and was combative with most, except Tessa. He loved her, and I do too. Tessa was always there for me all the way up until she went into labor with her son. I have...

Karla J.

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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 works with both of my children. She does OT-based lessons with both. They work on motor skills and writing. But, they also do some reading, arts/crafts, and she’s even supervised them while they swim. She’s super sweet and knowledgeable, and I love that...

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Rodolfo G.


San Jose, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I began caregiving by assisting my brother-in-law after he began hospice care for his cancer diagnosis. When I came to the United States, I started working for a 73-year-old male with Spinocerebella Ataxia for 4 months. When he passed away, I decided to go to school and I took training to get my CNA in New Jersey. I enjoy...
5.0
"I know Rudy personally as a genuinely helpful and caring person. His jolly outlook and attitude warms up the heart of those whom he meets and brings a smile to his patients. Having a close relationship with him, I know that every single one of whom he has worked...

Jenny R.

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Kaylin W.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kaylin and I'm an experienced Home Care Aide. I have over 8 years of experience caring for adults and children. Currently certified Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. I provide loving care and support for elderly and disabled individuals. I have experience caring for others with Alzheimers, stroke,...
Kaylin can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Kaylin was awesome!! Super kind and caring and very professional. She saved the day."

Care member

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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, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Cleberson is a very professional and helpful caregiver. He is going the extra mile every day."

Care member

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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, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
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...

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Tamera P.


San Jose, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Tammy P: Retired, Empty-Nester, 20+ Yrs Experience

Hello! My name is Tammy. I retired 6 years ago and am an official "empty-nester." I am patient, positive, compassionate and reliable with 25+ years professional experience working with senior, child and special needs clients. I am an organized, multitasker, that requires minimal supervision and am CPR and first aid certified...
Tamera can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, transportation, home modification & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Julio S.


San Jose, CA

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

I am an enthusiastic and caring person with a propensity for making sure my clients are happy not only with my work, but with the progress that their loved ones make while under my care. I am currently halfway through a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and have worked with children in all walks of life from foster homes to loving...
Julio can also help with: Transportation, personal care, errands, meal prep
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Karla F.


San Jose, CA

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Welcome to my professional profile, I am Karla F. and I would like to help you with my professional advice and knowledge. A little bit about me: I am a bilingual educator specialized in the Early childhood. Special needs, I completed my degree in Ecuador and I have worked as a teacher for 8 years (the last two years...
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Diana V.


Watsonville, CA

$23-30/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver

7 years of experience * Caring for elderly clients including those with dementia and Alzheimer's Assisting with activities of daily living Assisting with transferring. (From bed to wheelchair and wheelchair to toilet or shower Assisting with grooming, bathing, toileting. Medication reminders, light housekeeping, meal...
Diana can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Andie D.


San Jose, CA

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Vocational Nurse

My experience comes from a collection of clinical & non-clinical nursing roles, and volunteer work, supplemented with many years of looking after my now 21-yr old, awesome niece, diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder at age three. I have no formal training for my special needs folks, but plenty of experience supporting...
Andie can also help with: Visiting nurse, respite care, dementia, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Natasha M.


Los Gatos, CA

$23-28/hr

Special Needs Experience/special Assistance

I have been fortune enough to work with the special needs and special assistance community. I loved giving back to the community and seeing how much growth and impact within the community and with the families. Most of all I love working in a field where I make a direct and positive impact in a individuals life.
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Jan P.


San Jose, CA

$25-50/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings, My name is Jan and l'm currently looking for a private caregiving position in the afternoon. I have 9 years of caregiving experience. Including working at memory care, individuals with special needs and disabilities. My expertise in caregiving is catered towards the clients necessities. Which includes providing...
Jan can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Jessyca M.


San Jose, CA

$20-25/hr

special needs

I have not had professional experience but rather personal experience from my own younger siblings that have special learning needs and need my assistance for simple tasks or even other people that I am close too. I am very patient and understanding. I would love to try to communicate and teach new things to the kids.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Scotts Valley, CA

Amy W.

5.0

She was very punctual and reliable. She got along well with my wife and did everything that we required. We would definitely recommend her to anyone that needs senior care.

- Allan P.

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.

Julio S.

5.0

We hired Julio for a short-term visit to California for our young adult special needs son. I cannot recommend Julio enough. He was punctual, attentive, compassionate, capable and very willing to learn medical care he was not familiar with. He picked up everything very fast and was not only a great...

- Jacqueline T.

Tessa S.

5.0

Tessa is amazing she helped care for my father with Alzheimer's. He does not like very many people and was combative with most, except Tessa. He loved her, and I do too. Tessa was always there for me all the way up until she went into labor with her son. I have since put my father in a care home...

- Karla J.

Jennifer L.

5.0

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

- Care member

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