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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Aptos, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Aptos, CA

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Nicole S.


Aptos, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/tutor (All Ages & Special Needs).

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have babysat children since I was 12 years old all the way through my college years. I am wonderful around kids; with babysitting, I have experience with babies as young as 6 months to high school age. I have even worked with a few school districts tutoring special needs kids (aged 5 through college) and am ABA trained...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Nicole is very sweet, punctual, and reliable. I would definitely recommend her to other families!"

Angie A.

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Kenneth G.


Aptos, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Family Assistant/ Odd Jobs/ Pet Care/ House sitting/ And More

I have worked with a variety of children in a variety of settings since 1994. First as a tennis coach for kids, then as a Residential Treatment Counselor for 10+ years, in-home Autism Therapist, as a Family Assistant on a large estate in Santa Cruz for 9 years, and as a special needs caregiver for 6+ years. I am currently a...
Kenneth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kenneth G.


Aptos, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

20+ Years Of Special Needs Work Experience

I have worked with a variety of children having Special Needs since 1994. For 12 years I worked as a Residential Treatment Counselor for abused/ neglected children in San Francisco. I spent 1 year as an in-home ABA/ Behavior Therapist for children with Autism in San Mateo County. I moved to Santa Cruz and was employed as a...
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Alecia D.


Aptos, CA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Care Taker, Available Full Time For Personal Care Assistance.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked with children from 5 to elderly, very experienced with special needs. Worked with via services.
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Nancy F.


Aptos, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher/Child Care/Senior Care/Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a teacher so I'm available during nights and weekends. I have 19 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I am a teacher with 2 credentials, one general Ed and one sped.
Nancy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Alexia H.


Aptos, CA

$15-35/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a student at Folsom lake College. I grew up with younger siblings, gaining experience with how to interact and care for young children and have always maintained a side job of babysitting. I also have worked with children with special needs during High School. I enjoy working with children very much and am happy to share my...
Alexia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Hannah L.


Aptos, CA

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny Available

1.0

(1)

Hi parents! I am a 29-year-old woman who just moved back to Santa Cruz to be near family. I graduated Cal Poly SLO with a BS in Marketing and Minor in Social Studies. I worked through college with a few daycare/nanny positions. First at the San Luis Obispo Country Club as the Club Daycare Provider. I worked at the Lahontan Golf...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sofia W.


Aptos, CA

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I currently go to community college, in hopes of becoming a marriage and family therapist! I have sat for my 4 younger cousins my entire life, as well as a special needs child for a year! I adore family and children and am happy to lend a helping hand whenever needed :)
Sofia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Hi all! A little about my work experience: I've been taking care of little kids for a couple years now, whether that be family members or actual babysitting gigs! Recently I had an opportunity to work at a summer camp which offered extra support for behaviorally challenged and special needs students, which was completely...
Hana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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Lauren G.


Scotts Valley, CA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Lauren, Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Lauren! I have worked as a private nanny for 3 families a total of 4 years. Since starting Care. com I have worked with over 15 families within the app! I also teach kids ballet classes at my local dance studio and have been doing that for 3 years! I love teaching it is so fun watching little ones grow into their...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lauren is fabulous! She has come a couple of times. She is a really fast learner and knows exactly what I need. She is great with my babies and toddlers! "

Care member

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Megan H.


Scotts Valley, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

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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Marcela O.


Watsonville, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Vibrant And Caring Part Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Marcela, 27 years old - Fluent in Portuguese English and a little Spanish I have a bachelor's degree and am working toward a degree in nursing. I am creative, vibrant, flexible, and understanding. I am excellent at listening to and observing kids, which helps me learn about them and their needs to be the best caretaker I can...
Marcela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Trustline Certified

CPR

5.0
"Marcela is AMAZING! She is very warm and kind! She is such a hard worker and is professional and reliable. Anyone would be blessed to hire her!"

Ariel K.

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Katy E.


Watsonville, CA

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

Hello my name is Katy I am 19 years old. I Babysat my niece for about 3 years. I love kids. I would describe Myself as caring, Kind and outgoing! I have experience with taking care of special needs so I would say i'm very experienced
Katy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Tessa Z.


Soquel, CA

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Tessa, an experienced care giver looking forward to meeting you! I've worked as a nanny in the past and spent a year working at a special needs school. My goal is to become a pediatric occupational therapist and I spent the summer working with a therapist who helps children on the spectrum. I'm compassionate,...
Tessa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Katy E.


Watsonville, CA

$23-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Katy I am 19 years old. I love being able to help families with their Child's needs. I love what I do. I would describe myself as very outgoing, nice, kind and very patient.
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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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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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Michele L.


Scotts Valley, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

I have 25 years experience working with special needs children. Most recently I'm working with twin girls who are now three, been with the family since they were newborns. Also worked with many families of different levels of special needs.
I have babysat a lot throughout the years. I am patient and compassionate and eager to learn. I have also cared for special needs kids. I entered the field of care because I want to step my foot in the door before nursing school. I'd describe my personality as patient, funny, and compassionate. My following qualifications...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lindsay L.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-41/hr2 yrs exp

Looking For Work As A Nanny(:

Hi(: I hope my profile finds you well, my names Lindsay I'm from Santa Cruz California and in my time living here I've done many different care programs from working in my churches daycare I attended as a young adult to babysitting. My current job for the last 2 years of my adult career has been in the school system I'm...
Lindsay can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Aptos, CA

Nicole S.

5.0

My girls really enjoyed their evening with Nicole.

- Danielle W.

Lauren G.

5.0

Lauren is fabulous! She has come a couple of times. She is a really fast learner and knows exactly what I need. She is great with my babies and toddlers!

- Care member

Marcela O.

5.0

Marcela is AMAZING! She is very warm and kind! She is such a hard worker and is professional and reliable. Anyone would be blessed to hire her!

- Ariel K.

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