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Hello my name is Graciela and I am a future special education teacher. I am getting my mild to moderate Special Education master's and teaching credential at San Jose State University. I have experience at a Post- Secondary school with young adults on the spectrum as well. I am passionate about helping through listening,...
I have four years of experience with babysitting. I have babysat many of my family member's children and was hired by my former high school teacher to babysit her2-year-old son. I also have experience with special needs children, as I grew up with a sister with Down Syndrome. I can help with Travel, Swimming Supervision,...
Miranda can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Doha! I am a reliable, patient, and creative nanny. I have nine years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have five years experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor. I coached gymnastics to elementary aged children. I volunteered with the local Special Olympics and have extensive experience with...
Doha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Doha is reliable, compassionate, and creative. She has been our full-time nanny since August 2020. Our 2 kids (5) and (6) love being with her and learn so much from her. She is thoughtful about planning cool art projects and activities. She is also very...
Pamela C.
4.5
(15)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Maria and I am not only an experienced professional caregiver, but a mother of 4 myself. With over 10 years of care-giving experience, my references and referrals speak for themselves, which I would be happy to provide upon request. I am CPR certified and also fluent in Polish, Greek and English. I am available...
Maria can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Maria as an exceptional babysitter. She has been consistently punctual and matches my 10-month-old son's energy, which is not an easy task. My son absolutely adores her and looks forward to spending time with her. She always cleans up before she...
Zill C.
Jill R.
Mountain View, CA
$30-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(3)
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
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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! "
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Evangeline M.
Sunnyvale, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Providing A Safe And Nurturing Environment For Children
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a kind, patient and a nurturing person, organized and energetic too. I have raised three sons. I have a passion for providing care for children because when we have a positive impact in the child's life it is most rewarding. I have worked with preschool children for 10 years and as well as with 5 and 6-year-old at a before...
Evangeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Highlights
-Legendary Customer Service.
-Bilingual : English and Spanish
-Special training for autistic children and for children with anger management challenges.
-Able to problem solve and speak with people in a calm and patient manner, work well with others and alone.
Professional Experience
Nanny, Mountain View, Palo Alto...
Alejandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alejandra was amazing! We facetimed beforehand to make sure we were comfortable. She came for 3.5 hours in the evening to my house to babysit my 10 year old daughter. She liked Alex right away. They played games, drew pictures, shared stories, and had lots of fun....
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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.
5.0
(2)
I have worked with children with special needs from grades K- 12 for the last 12 years. During the last three summers I was a literacy and math instructor for the Extended School Year Program (ESY) focused on social/emotional skills, literacy, math, science and history. I have a wide variety of experience with students with...
5.0
"Jessica was an outstanding hire. Her years of experience and positive attitude were so helpful to our entire family. She always went above and beyond to fulfill her duties and ensure we were satisfied."
Michele J.
4.9
(20)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello, Families!
Hola, My name is Elvira L, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as your potential new professional nanny.
With over 15 years of dedicated childcare experience, I have had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from precious newborns to energetic preschoolers, and even those with special needs. Safety is...
Elvira can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We've used Tatty as a dog sitter for our dog Tim on three occasions. She is reliable, communicative, and very good with pets. Tim is completely scared of strangers but when Tatty comes over he always comes out to say hello. My husband and I have been able to enjoy...
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Zoey D.
San Jose, CA
$20-25/hr
5.0
(1)
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.
Raquel G.
Palo Alto, CA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
Jessica N.
San Jose, CA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
As a childcare provider with 16 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children of all ages. I'm comfortable caring for up to four children, ranging from infants to preteens. With my CPR and...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica takes the time to ensure her students are learning the material being taught in an encouraging and sincere manner."
Michael M.
5.0
(1)
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...
4.8
(6)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Experience: I grew up taking care of my triplet siblings, which started when I was 5 y/o, immediately after they were brought home from the hospital, and 2 of them were special needs; 1 was autistic and the other was born with an intestinal malformation defect (had multiple corrective surgeries) . I wasn't ready or prepared for...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole was kind and understanding, she went "all in" when she played with my son. She guided him gently when he became emotionally unregulated. A great babysitter!"
Adina L.
Fernanda R.
Santa Clara, CA
$28-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I understand that, as a parent, you want the best for your child. With my background in school psychology and experience in working with students of all abilities, I can offer specialized support to help your child thrive.
My expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) means I have a deep understanding of how to support...
Fernanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We couldn’t be happier with Fernanda as our babysitter. She is incredibly caring, responsible, and attentive to our baby’s needs. Fernanda has a natural ability to connect with our child, making playtime both fun and educational. She always arrives on time and is...
Liang M.
Lilly H.
Sunnyvale, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Grandmother With Plenty Of Space In The Heart, Looking For Grandchildren
5.0
(1)
Hi, there! My name is Lilly. I am mother and grandmother, with many years of experience as a babysitter. I know how hard its leave the most precious of our life to a stranger! Let me tell you a little bit about me, I have been married to the same person for 22 years and I deserve a medal! I have lots of patience, common sense,...
Lilly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Josie , and I am from San Diego, California. I have 6 years of experience with babysitting kids ranged from 5 months-13 years, and kids with special needs as well! I am passionate about being an involved sitter, and really enjoy getting to know the kids and help them learn new skills.
Josie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Josie is the best!!! I really can’t say enough good things about her. She’s super sweet and gentle, a total natural with little ones. I’ve known her and her family for a long time, and I can confidently say she is someone you can rely on and trust to genuinely care...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alviso, CA
Doha R.
5.0
Doha helped us for a week take care of our 9 month old son, who was dealing with a pretty tough cold at the time. Doha was very caring and put in the extra effort to make him feel comfortable when he was clearly not feeling very well. Thank you Doha!
- John D.
Maria B.
5.0
I highly recommend Maria as an exceptional babysitter. She has been consistently punctual and matches my 10-month-old son's energy, which is not an easy task. My son absolutely adores her and looks forward to spending time with her. She always cleans up before she leaves, which shows that she is...
- Zill 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.
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
Alejandra J.
5.0
Alejandra was amazing! We facetimed beforehand to make sure we were comfortable. She came for 3.5 hours in the evening to my house to babysit my 10 year old daughter. She liked Alex right away. They played games, drew pictures, shared stories, and had lots of fun. She was great with our dog also....
- Care member
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