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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Aptos, CA

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Aptos, CA

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Erika H.


Soquel, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver, Companion At Your Servi

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as an elderly care giver and a nanny for over 20+years. I have full experience with perfectly healthy to special needs (children and adults) even including hospice care. I'm a natural born giver who is extremely compassionate, attentive, and patient. I love to care for, assist, connect and teach others. Full...
Erika can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rachel O.


Soquel, CA

$17-20/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitter/nanny

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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Ava H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$24/hr4 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a caregiver with three years of experience, my passion for nurturing and supporting children, along with my positive babysitting experiences, inspired me to become a childcare provider. I am patient, calm, and creative, making me an ideal caregiver for young minds. My approach to childcare involves open communication with...
Ava can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"What a wonderful sitter for ny daughters fragile premie. Excellent job. Totally someone you cam depend on. She was here all night so jy exhausted daughter could finally sleep. Totally recommend "

Cheryl F.

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Darlene S.


Watsonville, CA

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate Special Needs Caregiver

I am a special needs caregiver which includes- Activities such medication management, serving/prepping meals, running errands, providing companionship, assisting in dressing etc. I am passionate for what I do because I love helping people. I am also good at making sure my clients feel empowered in their daily decision making...
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Gabriela R.


San Jose, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Intentional Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi families, thank you for viewing my profile. My name is Gabby, I am 29 years old and reside in CA with my wife, daughter and our 3 dogs. I have a college degree from UC Berkeley, a health coaching certification and I am CPR / First Aid / AED certified. I have over 10 years of experience working with children with and without...
Gabriela can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Gabby has been taking care of my baby girl for total about 10 months. She was professional, and put us completely at ease. She was warm, kind, and caring. She engaged with my baby girl by music, reading, taking a walk, all kinds of activities, etc., and my girl...

Beth L.

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Tori P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced And Graduate-Educated Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi parents! My name is Tori and thanks for reading my bio. Here are some quick facts about me as a caregiver: I am recently graduated masters student to be a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have about 9 years of paid childcare experience for children 4 months to 12 years of age. I also have experience as a nurse...
Tori can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"We really needed a temporary nanny during the COVID-19 crisis so that my husband and I could work and keep our jobs and Tori was it! She was very punctual, super reliable, great with the kids (3 and 5) and very dedicated to her job. Even though we both knew it was...

Jinny C.

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Rodolfo G.


San Jose, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

4.0

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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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Marylyn R.


Los Gatos, CA

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Very Responsable Babysitting

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have experience with twins, new born, infants, toddlers and Early school. I have experience with special needs children. I have my First AID training and CPR Training. I took class Early Childhood Education (ECE). I have more then 10 years of experience, I am puntual, responsable, funny and I love play outside with kids. I...
Marylyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Marylyn did an amazing job caring for our toddler boy. We are extremely satisfied and impressed by her level of professionalism and work ethic. She is trustworthy, experienced, organized and most importantly she engaged and played with our son throughout the day. I...

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Vanessa R.


Boulder Creek, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have a lifetime of experience with children of all ages. Recently relocated to the area. Adventurous world traveler to 35 countries, amateur chef, music & animal lover. Kind, patient, nurturing, creative, fun & trustworthy. Stepmom to 1 daughter (3-8). I LOVE kids & will take care of them as if they're my own! I helped care...
Vanessa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Trustline Certified

First Aid

5.0
"We had a great experience working with Vanessa. We hired her to sit for our children while we were staying at a resort. She was prompt and communicative. She handled a tricky situation with room service with care and attention and our kids were very happy after...

Evan S.

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Tori P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-35/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-Time Experienced Caregiver Available

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...
5.0
"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!"

Joanne M.

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Alexa A.


Los Gatos, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Very Caring, Loving Nanny/Driver/HPA.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

35 yrs. of experience, It is very fulfilling for me to provide care and assistance to people who need my help. My experience is in a home, infant & adult care that require an adult supervision and special needs independently and professionally. The tasks performed include medication reminder, preparing meals, feeding, bathing,...
Alexa can also help with: Transportation, personal care, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Alexa works for me and she is excellent. I would recommend her for child care without any hesitation. Anitha"

Anitha V.

Hello, nice to meet you! My name is Eva and I have resided in Santa Cruz for three years after attending SFSU. Since then, I have worked as an assistant teacher and an occupational aide at the preschool-second grade level, providing support for special needs students. In addition, I have worked in children's entertainment,...
Eva can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Elizabeth L.


San Jose, CA

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Personal Assistant

Hello. My name is Liz, and I am an experienced Nanny and Personal Assistant located in San Jose. I have multiple years of caring for children of all ages. I have worked with special needs children, premature infants, and twins. I am open to the position I am seeking (Full-time or Part-time). A mutual fit is of the upmost...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have a lifetime of personal and professional experience caring for others. Recently relocated to the area. Adventurous world traveler to 35 countries, amateur chef, music & animal lover. Kind, patient, nurturing, creative, fun & trustworthy. Stepmom to 1 daughter (3-8). I helped care for my 6 siblings, babysat, & nannied for...
Vanessa can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, visiting physician, specialized care, personal care
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Ana R.


San Jose, CA

$19-24/hr5 yrs exp

Hello.

I ve been doing senior and child care for 5 years . I took some early childhood education units in the past I'm very patient and reliable I speakSpanish and enjoy learning other languages too !
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Tamera P.


San Jose, CA

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

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 is CPR and first aid certified...
Tamera can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Olivia Rose W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22-32/hr3 yrs exp

Olivia W From Santa Cruz, CA

I'm an outgoing and artsy college student at UC Santa Cruz majoring in education, and I love to work with kids! I have 3 years of childcare experience, plus on and off sitter jobs on the side for about 6 years. I also have 11 years of music theory knowledge. I can help with housekeeping and swimming supervision, as well as arts...
Olivia Rose can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jennifer S.


San Jose, CA

$22-27/hr10 yrs exp

Jennifer Of All Trades!

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, caring, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience teaching, and caring for children, from infants to teenagers along with Special Needs children. With me, your children will receive fun appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested....
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Renee S.


Ben Lomond, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have raised two children. I worked at a daycare hor 5 years and I have worked in a church nursery for the last 15 years. I love children, especially babies. I have also worked with special needs children with down syndrome, autism, William's syndrome and medically fragile children. I am willing to do any tasks necessary to...
Renee can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Catherine M.


San Jose, CA

$25-50/hr19 yrs exp

I'm a patient and friendly caregiver with 19 years of childcare experience. I'm passionate about helping children learn and grow, and I believe that every child deserves a chance to be successful. With my ECE coursework and experience with special needs children, I have the skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care for...
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Aptos, CA

Ava H.

5.0

What a wonderful sitter for ny daughters fragile premie. Excellent job. Totally someone you cam depend on. She was here all night so jy exhausted daughter could finally sleep. Totally recommend

- Cheryl F.

Gabriela R.

5.0

Gabby has been taking care of my baby girl for total about 10 months. She was professional, and put us completely at ease. She was warm, kind, and caring. She engaged with my baby girl by music, reading, taking a walk, all kinds of activities, etc., and my girl loved spending time with Gabby and her...

- Beth L.

Tori P.

5.0

Tori was amazing as our summer sitter! She was engaged with us as well as the kids, happy, playful, and did all the things a nanny should do - coming up with fun activities daily, teaching the kids manners at every opportunity, and just plain being FUN. We were all so sad our time together ended but...

- Jessica P.

Rodolfo G.

5.0

Rudy has been working with us for two years now. He is always reliable and dependable. We appreciate his good nature and willingness to always be helpful.

- Heidi G.

Marylyn R.

5.0

Marylyn did an amazing job caring for our toddler boy. We are extremely satisfied and impressed by her level of professionalism and work ethic. She is trustworthy, experienced, organized and most importantly she engaged and played with our son throughout the day. I highly recommend Marylyn to any...

- Care member

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