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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Boulder Creek, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Boulder Creek, CA

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Vanessa R.


Boulder Creek, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

First Aid

5.0
"Vanessa was great! Communicative, kind, and I felt like my kid was in good hands."

Care member

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Kyndall A.


Boulder Creek, CA

$24-35/hr10 yrs exp

Board Certified Behavior Analysis

I am currently a board certified Behavior analysis and have been for the last 10 years. I've worked both in private settings in-home clinic based and within the community. I've also had experience working with the school systems and group home care. I worked with children as young as 18 months up to adults at the age of 35 with...
Hello, my name is Hilary! I am open to getting certified to help care for children/adults with special needs.
I am a 39-year-old mother of one who has a fondness How for all animals, including larger, breeds, and animals with special needs. I am a board-certified behavior analyst who's worked with children ages three months to 24 years of age with varying levels of developmental disabilities, including a specialty in behavioral...
Kyndall can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

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: Visiting physician, personal care, specialized care, mobility assistance, companionship
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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...

Jessica P.

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Jennifer L.


Cupertino, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs/Preschool Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am not a nanny! I have experience working with children with special needs from children. With typical children, I have most experience mostly with age 1 to 10+. I work with children on their developmental milestones, focus on building their fine motor skills through arts & crafts, emotional regulation, social skills and...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We're lucky to have met Jennifer. She's outgoing and makes lessons lively and interesting. The textbooks she uses are excellent. Thus, under her guidance, my son's English proficiency has improved rapidly. She not only teaches but also instructs my son on good...

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Jennifer L.


Cupertino, CA

$65/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Consultant/Educator/Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy providing parent support to children and young adults with Autism and other developmental delays by helping them become more independent. I will work on simple, yet essential routines- refining their fine motor skills, sensory issues, academic and social skills and more. By providing these services-it give parents a...
5.0
"Jennifer works with both of my children. She does OT-based lessons with both. They work on motor skills and writing. But, they also do some reading, arts/crafts, and she’s even supervised them while they swim. She’s super sweet and knowledgeable, and I love that...

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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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Chelcie B.


Los Gatos, CA

$30/hr10 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chelcie is great with kids. She's every kid's dream sitter and every parent's right hand."

Michele M.

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Miriam G.


Saratoga, CA

$22-30/hr9 yrs exp

I am highly experienced with children from infancy onwards and started babysitting in middle school. I am also Montessori-certified for ages 0-6 and have classroom experience both as a teacher and as a special needs aide.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Caroline O.


Los Gatos, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Caroline O

My name is Caroline, I am a Bay Area native. I am CPR certified, I have my EMT license. I have nannied/family assisted for over 8 years - 2 years of special needs care. I love teaching young ones about nature and the importance of the outdoors. I am open to help anyway I can. I have no allergies and have a full copy of my...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Aleah A.


Felton, CA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Nurturing Nature Music And Creativity

With years of babysitting experience, as well as being the daughter and occasional assistant of a Waldorf preschool teacher, I have learned the importance of creating enriching activities that foster a sense of wonder for nature, music, and art. Additionally, my training as a birth Doula and experience with special needs...
Aleah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Maria C.


Ben Lomond, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Patient, Caring And Trustworthy Caregiver

Hello, I took care of my aunt and grandmother when they became dependent and ill. I care for a special needs teenager and care for elderly folks. I have been care giving for 10 years. I left the corporate world as a recruiter in 2000. I decided to pursue my passion and what brings me joy and happiness. I look forward to meeting...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep, respite care, transportation & more
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Natalie C.


Cupertino, CA

$19-24/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Tutor/ College Student

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a senior at Santa Clara University. I work for an education center in Campbell as a tutor for kids with special needs/ learning disabilities, but am looking for a nannying position to fill the days I am not tutoring! I am from Omaha, NE, and am 1 of 4 sisters from a big family with dozens of younger cousins! I have spent a...
Natalie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emma W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-32/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Behavior Tech

Hi there! I'm Emma, and I have both personal and professional experience caring for people with disabilities. My brother is on the autism spectrum and is non verbal, and I spent my life caring for him via bathing, grooming, cooking, and cleaning. More recently, I have been working as a Behavior Tech in a SPED classroom, working...

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

CPR

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Tenaya S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr

Part-time Caregiver

I am occupational therapy student in the masters program at San Jose State. I LOVE working with children and adults. I have volunteer experience working with children in a pediatric clinic setting and lots of experience working with children in summer camp and educational contexts. I am especially passionate about supporting...
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Emily H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

Caring Special Educator- Need Summer Help?

Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with individuals with special needs. I'm a tutor for students with mild disabilities and a substitute teacher for students 18-22 with moderate/severe disabilities. I'm earning my teaching credential through CSUMB and I'm also employed by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education. I have...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Boulder Creek, CA

Vanessa R.

5.0

Vanessa was great! Communicative, kind, and I felt like my kid was in good hands.

- Care member

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

Jennifer L.

5.0

Jennifer has been excellent with my three young children. They love spending time with her. She is reliable, attentive and is just fun to be around. She keeps the children engaged and cared for and helps them meet their educational goals. She is the type of childcare professional that provides...

- Care member

Jennifer L.

5.0

Jennifer did a great motivating my special needs son play basketball, do yoga and work on art projects.

- Care member

Tori P.

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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Ratings for Boulder Creek, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Boulder Creek, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.