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Special needs caregivers in Boulder Creek, CA

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Hilary S.


Boulder Creek, CA

$20-33/hr

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Hello, my name is Hilary! I am open to getting certified to help care for children/adults with special needs.
I'm a nurturing childcare provider with a passion for children's growth and development. I have more than 3 years of experience caring for children, as well as having some experience with special needs kids. I have the skills and knowledge to ensure their safety and well-being. I'm patient, calm, and being part of a large...
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Tori P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced And Graduate-Educated Caregiver

5.0

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

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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...

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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

CPR

First Aid

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

CPR

First Aid

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: Errands, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, personal care, transportation & more
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Rachel F.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Caretaker: OT Student

Growing up in a preschool, I learned to appreciate caretaking for children with a variety of neurodivergence and physical abilities from a young age. As an adult I've gained my experience through studying Psychology, working as an ABA, joining the Peace Corps Morocco as a Youth Development Specialist, doing public health for 4...
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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Maria C.


Ben Lomond, CA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver: Non Vaccinated

Hello, I have been caring for a special needs teenager for 3 1/2 years. I am compassionate and patient. I believe in respect and teaching people. I am certified with Quality Respite and IHSS. I partner with family for best interest of child.
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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, 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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Zoey H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Young College Student Passionate In Providing Care

Hi my name is Zoey. I started working for people with disabilities at Camp Harmon in the Santa Cruz mountains. From there, I was employed as a live in nanny in California and London for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I currently work for Cedars of Marin as a support care aid and am trained to handle personal and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Boulder Creek, CA

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...

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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.

Chelcie B.

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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