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Xeriz B.


Atherton, CA

$40/hr5 yrs exp

5+ Years Experienced & Loving Nanny/Babysitter

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Hi! I'm Xeriz , a 22-year-old with a passion for nurturing and caring for children. I've worked as a nanny on and off for years, and now, as an ABA RBT technician, I love supporting kids, especially those with special needs. I'm friendly, patient, and adaptable, and I thrive in creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment...
Xeriz can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Wemerson R.


Mountain View, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Wonderful Nanny/older Brother For Your Kids

5.0

(1)

Hi! 7-year experienced nanny, caring for all kinds of kids, including special needs. Currently, I care for a wonderful 4-year-old special needs child but am seeking a new opportunity for growth and better self-development. I believe in positive education and patience as key pillars for raising a child. I studied physical...
Wemerson can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Wemerson helped us out for spring break. The lads loved him and played games with him. They all also went out to museums, etc. and had a great time."

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Karina P.


San Mateo, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Karina and I am 26-years-old. I've consistently nannied for 3 families for the past 9 years. I've also had experience in caring for a child with special needs. I am reliable and responsible, but also enjoy having fun with the kids I am babysitting for. I am a great tutor as well as an expert board game player....
Karina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karina is such a hard worker. I am very fortunate to have hired her in the past. She is dependable, reliable, and caring In all that she does. She puts in the work but goes the extra mile. I am grateful that she was able to take care of my two daughters."

Heather R.

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Josie A.


Stanford, CA

$15-28/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic And Passionate Sitter

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Josie cared for our two girls several times when we had social and work obligations, including an entire week in which she arrived early in the morning, got the kids ready for school, and dropped them off when I had to be at work early. She was great with the...

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Raquel G.


Palo Alto, CA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Jill R.


Mountain View, CA

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

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.

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Heather B.


San Mateo, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I currently work for the school district in San Mateo with kids who have special needs. I'm looking for some additional hours especially during the summer time.
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"We hired Heather as our mother's helper in the evening, three times a week. She is very dependable, clean, does a good job following directions, and enjoys playing with my kids. She was going through a transition time in her life when she was figuring out what she...

Melissa H.

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Shanna T.


San Mateo, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a career nanny with over 25 yrs experience in full and part time childcare. I am a mom of two kids ages 13 and 7. I find myself with time to fill since both kiddos will be in school full time come mid August. I would love nothing more than to care for another family during this time. I have a background in early...
Shanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"We absolutely loved Shanna! We were so sad when she relocated and was no longer available to us. She was dependable and always had fun activities for our little one. She also helped with dog sitting while we were out of town which was great. We all miss her dearly....

Maria B.

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Denise S.


San Mateo, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Warm, Caring And Flexible Bay Area Native

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Bay Area Mom... Certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. Trained Behavioral Therapist working with children with Autism. Five years of coaching for San Mateo PAL. I coached many sports with my two kids. Team parent in sports 19 times. Current Hillsdale High School Special Needs Liaison. Art in Action Art Docent 9 years. I have my...
Denise can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Denise took care of our son from 4 months old to 18 months old. Denise is very caring and loving and our son absolutely enjoys her company. She made sure there was a routine that was set with him and followed it diligently. She took inputs from us and adjusted the...

Shivangi C.

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Joan M.


Fremont, CA

$5-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Joan.. I have watched a young man with Down syndrome occasionally since he was 5 years old, he is 21 years old now. He is the son of my sister's best friend and a friend to our family. I have watched him on date nights and/or a day out for shopping with the girls.
5.0
"I Love working with Joan it is like having my mom around again. She keeps things in order and keeps me posted through out the day! I still work with Joan and plan to continue doing so in the future whenever possible."

Ayisha B.

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Barbara S.


Mountain View, CA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Provider, Special Needs

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.

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Doha R.


Mountain View, CA

$50/hr9 yrs exp

Private Nanny

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

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Doha is creative, organized, and extremely reliable. She came up with a schedule for the children every week. We loved that she always took into account our kids' interests and passions, but she also consciously exposed them to new things and activities that would...

Bryan M.

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Debbiann F.


San Carlos, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

I am an experienced caregiver who is also a Behavioral Health Tech. I specialize in helping people cope while living with several mental or personality disorders.
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Natahlya S.


San Mateo, CA

$23-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Nat and I'd love to tell you a little bit about myself. I'm a caregiver and behavioral technician who's passionate about helping kids grow and develop. With over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe and nurturing environment where your child...
5.0
"Nat is absolutely fantastic! She is incredibly reliable, kind, and organized. You can count on them to be punctual and ensure that your kids are in a safe and comfortable environment. I highly recommend Nat for anyone looking for top-notch babysitting care!"

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Lilian M.


Menlo Park, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working as a family assistant for over 17 years also working as a night nurse with newborn. With my experience I have learned how fun working with all kind smart, curious, funny, challenging and special need kids. They have their own personality. I believe kids need patience fun, love and discipline. I believe a...
Lilian can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I cannot imagine a more loving and wonderful nanny than Lilian. She is completely competent, creative, smart, loving, joyful, fun and earned our complete trust. We were fortunate to have her for several years and she became a beloved member of our family. We...

Bonnie H.

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Alejandra J.


Fremont, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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....

Care member

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Alison V.


Los Altos, CA

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Everyone Gets Old If They're Lucky

Hello, my name is Alison and I am a caregiver, personal assistant, and companion in one. I am 36 and have amassed numerous skills relating to taking care of people's wants and needs. I have the awareness and discernment for the appropriate response to your situation at hand. I assist in adhering to the recommendations of your...
Alison can also help with: Home modification, errands, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"I hired Alison as a personal assistant for around two years and was thrilled by and so grateful for her support. I’m a busy professional who also struggles with ADHD and physical limitations. That’a why every week Alison was there to assist me with tasks such as...

Mattie C.

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Leticia M.


San Mateo, CA

$15-20/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...
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Melissa P.


Mountain View, CA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a hard working and energetic 32-year-old with tons of experience caring for children. Including children with special needs. I have worked in a pediatric hospital and nannied for families while I was in my child development classes for college. I have worked with 4 families in the last 3 yrs with a mix of ages 3 months to...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Melissa was very helpful, our son absolutely loved her. Very fun and energetic, which is exactly what a 2 year old enjoys. She was able to adapt to our fluctuating schedule well. She brought fun activities and toys for our son to enjoy. Even our small dog loved...

Bryan E.

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Teresa B.


Fremont, CA

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

FUN AND RESPONSIBLE NANNY .

Childcare-Director I have 15+ years experience with special needs children, ages 3 weeks to 10 years of age. I have 10 years experience working with infants and toddlers. Potty training, numbers, colors and all other age appropriate lessons. Huge fan of reading and outdoor activities-walks , park and library . If help is...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Terri has been with us for over a year, and she's been amazing! From taking care of our son as a baby to helping him grow into a chatty toddler, Terri has felt like part of our family. We're sad to see her go, but our little one is off to daycare for more peer...

Maggie Z.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Atherton, CA

Wemerson R.

5.0

Wemerson helped us out for spring break. The lads loved him and played games with him. They all also went out to museums, etc. and had a great time.

- Care member

Karina P.

5.0

Karina is such a hard worker. I am very fortunate to have hired her in the past. She is dependable, reliable, and caring In all that she does. She puts in the work but goes the extra mile. I am grateful that she was able to take care of my two daughters.

- Heather R.

Josie A.

5.0

Josie cared for our two girls several times when we had social and work obligations, including an entire week in which she arrived early in the morning, got the kids ready for school, and dropped them off when I had to be at work early. She was great with the girls, always arrived on time or early,...

- Care member

Raquel G.

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 and adapt to his new environment....

- Alexandra V.

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.

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