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Find special needs caregivers in Aptos, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Aptos, CA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Aptos, CA

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Shara M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind Gentle Joyful Aide With 30 Yrs Experience

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Hello, my name is Shara. Caring for individuals with unique abilities has been my passion since I was a teenager. I began by coaching Special Olympics track, swimming, and basketball, and I quickly fell in love with this amazing community. Over the years, I've worked in a variety of environments offering support and...
Hello, I believe intreating people the way I want to be treated. I have worked in environments of special need children and adults. I am caring and a gentle person with a positive attitude. I enjoy all walks of people and would love to help with someone who has special needs.
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Erika H.


Soquel, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Giver, Companion At Your Servi

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, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rachel O.


Soquel, CA

$17-20/hr • 7 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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Darlene S.


Watsonville, CA

$22/hr • 6 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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Amber D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have been a nanny and a babysitter on off my whole life. It was my go to side job growing up, and still now into my adulthood. I am 25, and just completed my certification in nurse assisting (CNA). I am extremely compassionate, and care deeply about people. My favorite job which I still miss is being a service coordinator....
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Gabriela R.


San Jose, CA

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced And Intentional Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi families, thank you for viewing my profile. am 30 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 12 years of experience working with children with and without special needs in a...
Gabriela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Catherine M.


San Jose, CA

$25-50/hr • 19 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Catie watched our 20 mo old for a couple hours and my daughter warmed right up to her. Catie was very responsive, prompt and just so sweet to our little one. We would definitely hire her again should we need a sitter in the San Jose area. "

Jennifer C.

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Keriann L.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi! My name is Keriann, I am 25 years old and looking to nanny/babysit in the bay area. I received my LVN diploma from Unitek College in 2019 and am currently taking classes at Foothill college to obtain my degree in mathematics. I work at a daycare (for almost 2 years) in the afternoons with ages 7 months to 4 years old, and in...
Keriann can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Keriann is great with my children. She truly has a passion for working with kids. Keriann also helped with school pick ups and drop offs. It was a pleasure working with Keriann for 2 years."

Georgelene E.

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Amy W.


Los Gatos, CA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiving Offered

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: Companionship, personal care, hospice services, visiting physician, mobility assistance, specialized care & 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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Tori P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr • 9 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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

4.2

(5)

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
"Rudy worked as a care giver for my Dad several days a week for the past 18 months. He is a very caring man and my Dad was very fond of him. In addition to taking great care of my Dad, Rudy assisted my step-mom with a variety of household chores and ran errands...

Adrian J.

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Marylyn R.


Los Gatos, CA

$27-30/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Marilyn provided amazing care for our 1 year old infant. She has a pleasant and positive demeanor which we really appreciated to have around our son. I was able to leave for work with the trust that our child was in great hands. I would highly recommend Marilyn to...

Care member

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Vanessa R.


Boulder Creek, CA

$20-50/hr • 10 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My son had a great time, thanks."

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Tori P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-35/hr • 2 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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Chelcie B.


Los Gatos, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving And Fun Nanny/Family Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a fun and nurturing nanny looking for a family who needs part time (on the books) help with care or misc projects. I love encouraging children's physical/mental development with age appropriate activities like reading, dancing, crafts, sensory bins/activities, games, and outings. I love to use baby sign language. I am very...
Chelcie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Chelcie loves children. Her love for them shows in everything she does for/with them. Anyone who has Chelcie as a caregiver is lucky."

Evans P.

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Julio S.


San Jose, CA

$18-25/hr • 8 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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Elizabeth L.


San Jose, CA

$38/hr • 10 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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Eva J.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Aptos, CA

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.

Catherine M.

5.0

Catie watched our 20 mo old for a couple hours and my daughter warmed right up to her. Catie was very responsive, prompt and just so sweet to our little one. We would definitely hire her again should we need a sitter in the San Jose area.

- Jennifer C.

Keriann L.

5.0

Keriann is great with my children. She truly has a passion for working with kids. Keriann also helped with school pick ups and drop offs. It was a pleasure working with Keriann for 2 years.

- Georgelene E.

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.

Tori P.

5.0

Tori is a gem. She brings a relaxed and humorous energy that has been a perfect fit for my autistic adult daughter who requires significant supports. Things can be challenging and unpredictable with the job and Tori takes it all in stride. She approaches my daughter not as a list of tasks...

- Care member

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