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Amanda O.


San Carlos, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

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I've had 10 plus years of experience with children of all ages. I also have a daughter of my own. Currently still working with SPED children TK-4th grade. Stay positive!
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Jenna B.


Sunnyvale, CA

$40/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available Mon-Fri From May-July

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jenna. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a Special Education Endorsement from the University of Portland. I also have a Master's of Science in Autism Spectrum Disorders from Queen's University Belfast. My past work experience includes providing respite care in a residential environment for...
Hi I have an experience with all ages kids .. willing to learn. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Rebekah A.


Redwood City, CA

$40-45/hr

Special Needs Work

I have five years of special needs work as a para educator. I have worked at a middle school and a preschool (Tierra Linda and Heather Leap). I have assisted in bathroom duties, feeding (G-tube and non), lesson planning for special needs, ABA, OT, and speech. I deeply enjoy working with children who have special needs, it gives...
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America M.


Palo Alto, CA

$19-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My Name is Amy and im 27 years old. I have my bachelor's degree in History and experience in child care. I consider myself to be kind, patient and caring. I love being creative and my many hobbies include crochet, reading and painting among other miscellaneous art activities. I am also fluent in both Spanish and English.
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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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Michelle H.


Redwood City, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher, Tutor, Coach, Special Needs Experience

BA degree in Education, California Teaching Credential. 7 years as an Inclusion Aid in the Menlo Park School District
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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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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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I attended school to become a register nurse and did my clinal work at San Mateo Hospital. Unfortunately, I didn't finish school. After this trading, I started to work as a caregiver with an agency. The assignments were very much with children since I am a nanny also for regular children. My experience as a caregiver include...
Experience with a wide range of behavioral and cognitive challenges.

Tara P.


Cupertino, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a hardworking household helper that would love to assist you. I specialize in organizing any space you may need. Would love to also help with laundry, light cleaning chores, food prep, errands/grocery shopping and whatever else that helps your life run smoother. I'm flexible, manage my time well, and am dependable....

Erva K.


Palo Alto, CA

$23-28/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs

I am patient and nice person . I can help ADL's , Picking up , and dropping off the school etc .
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Donna L.


Sunnyvale, CA

$35/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Skilled With Special Needs Children

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi Parents! Do you need help during the summer? I currently work at an elementary school in the Sunnyvale School District working with children with special needs. I have three children of my own: 1 elementary, 1 in middle school, and 1 high school. From 2021 to 2023, I worked as a nanny for a family when their daughter was 5...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning
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Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Donna was so great with a last minute booking helping with my 2 under 2! She was fun and energetic with the babies, and jumped straight in, helping me however I needed without me even having to ask. I would recommend her and hire her again. Thanks Donna!"

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Leticia M.


San Mateo, CA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time care giver.

I believe anything is possible, it's those things in life that gives you meaning, not the good, but mostly the bad that turning into good, that is what keeps me going and what gives me joy. To be meaningful and help for those who need it the most. I had no idea what autism was the day when I started to work with the boy that had...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always had a passion for working with kids with special needs. I have been a assistant in the special needs class at my high school for 2 years. I am very patient and I am very bubbly and can always keep people entertained I am CPR and first aid certified and I also got credit for a emergency medical responder class.
5.0
"Zoey has been wonderful with our toddler twins. She plays with them and comforts them if they need it. I work from home and appreciate how flexible Zoey is. She's a great listener and dependable !"

Rebecca G.

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Jenifer M.


San Jose, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

I AM A BABY AND INFANT SLEEP CARE SPECIALIST

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I care deeply about the health and well-being of infants and toddlers. Having dedicated over 20 years of my career to working with families in childcare has made me aware of the importance sleep has in the development of healthy children. Working with dozens of parents, I have found that one of the most difficult problems...
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Julia M.


San Jose, CA

$32-35/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

4.0

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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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Maria V.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

The Care You Need With A Bright Smile

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I consider myself as an energetic, positive and hard working gal with 4 years of paid experience as a caregiver for people between the ages 3-65. Fortunately, I worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District as a Special Education Substitute with children between the ages 3-17. I currently work as a Registered...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Portola Valley, CA

Donna L.

5.0

She is really good with the infants! Her energy is really calm and composed and my baby immediately became calm. She is definitely professional and has great wisdom for how to raise kids!

- Care member

Zoey D.

5.0

Zoey has been wonderful with our toddler twins. She plays with them and comforts them if they need it. I work from home and appreciate how flexible Zoey is. She's a great listener and dependable !

- Rebecca G.

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.

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