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What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Capitola, CA

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

Review for Ava H. by Cheryl F.

Jo was our nanny for our daughter for almost two years. She started when our daughter was only 3 months old and saw her through many

Review for Joanna T. by Care member

Laura took excellent care of our 8 and 11 yo sons for 1.5 years. We were sad she moved. She picked them up from school and drove them to

Review for Laura C. by Jen H.

Special needs caregivers in Capitola, CA

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Amelia A.


Capitola, CA

$20-25/hr

Dedicated And Dependable Caregiver

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Hi there, my name is Mia. I am a licensed behavioral therapist with 2+ years experience working with children who have autism. I am patient, kind and trustworthy. I hope to hear from you soon!
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Elena A.


Capitola, CA

$17-21/hr2 yrs exp

Responsible And Experienced College Student

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have worked as a nanny for the past two years and have had professional experience working with groups of kids aged 1 to 13. I have volunteer experience working with larger groups of kids through my previous church's vacation bible school, I was a counselor there 4 consecutive summers in middle school and high school. I...
Elena can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Megan H.


Scotts Valley, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

3.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've worked for IHSS along with a program called balance4kids where I would go into the schools and be a one to one aid for kids with different special needs. I also attended a lot of events for special needs kids with my little sister who has Downs syndrome.
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Kenneth G.


Aptos, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Family Assistant/ Odd Jobs/ Pet Care/ House sitting/ And More

I have worked with a variety of children in a variety of settings since 1994. First as a tennis coach for kids, then as a Residential Treatment Counselor for 10+ years, in-home Autism Therapist, as a Family Assistant on a large estate in Santa Cruz for 9 years, and as a special needs caregiver for 6+ years. I am currently a...
Kenneth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Joanna T.


Aptos, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Children Are Our Next Generation Let Be Positive Influences!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I've had a lifelong love for caring for kids . I've been a nanny for five wonderful families and have looked after my nieces, nephews, and two God daughters, one with special needs. There hasn't been a kid I've met that I haven't liked or and I haven't met a kid that doesn't like me. I love inspiring their imagination and...
Joanna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Joanna is amazing with our Daughter. She is patient, reliable, warm, and has a lot of crucial knowledge/experience working with children, and it shows. We highly recommend her as a nanny or childcare provider. You'd honestly be lucky to have her helping out with...

Jillanne D.

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Laura C.


Aptos, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible And Reliable With Several Years Of Experience Caring For Children Of All Ages!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a responsible, patient, and reliable individual that has over 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including infants and special needs. I have been a nanny for several years, and have also worked in private and state preschools all over California, which require Early Childhood Developmental Units (I have...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Laura took excellent care of our 8 and 11 yo sons for 1.5 years. We were sad she moved. She picked them up from school and drove them to after school activities 3 days a week. Other days she played with them at the park, or thought of fun exercises to do in the...

Jen H.

My names Megan, I've been working and caregiving for a wide range of kids, adults, seniors and special needs for many years. Each requiring a different level of high care. I'm CPR and first aid certified along with having experiencing doing shifts on an ambulance while I was Perusing a career in fire.
Megan can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, respite care & more
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Oona B.


Soquel, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Oona and I'm a 23-year-old student. I'm going into my senior year at ucsc and manage a small flower farm in Soquel. I've been babysitting/nannying since I was 13. I babysat for multiple families and some with multiple children ranging from newborns to middle school aged children. I also have experience with...
Oona can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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Shara M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Kind Gentle Joyful Aide With 30 Yrs Experience

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...
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Cassie M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-33/hr6 yrs exp

Loving Sitter And Fun Personality

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello parents my names Cassie! I am a 24-year-old experienced nanny. I love all things outdoors, arts, music, and reading. I have done child care for about 6 years. I have loads of experience working with children from the ages 3 and up. I have worked at daycares, teaching kids how to snowboard, tutoring and co-teaching...
Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Alecia D.


Aptos, CA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Passionate about providing nurturing care to newborns and infants, with expertise in feeding schedules, developmental milestones, and creating a calm and comforting environment. Experienced in soothing techniques and promoting healthy sleep habits.
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Ysabella L.


Santa Cruz, CA

$21-35/hr4 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Babysitter

Hi! I'm a passionate and energetic caregiver with 10+ years of experience working with kids of all ages, including those with special needs. I currently work at both a high school and an elementary school, and I love creating fun, engaging experiences for children through crafts, sports, and hands-on activities. I'm also happy...
Ysabella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Isabella M.


Soquel, CA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Warm Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Isabella. Thank you for your interest. I have been working with babies for 15 years consecutively. I love this age because of the quality of presence it requires and gives. I am attuned to the subtle communication of babies and am able to provide a high quality of warm and loving care. I love being in nature...
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Kenneth G.


Aptos, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

20+ Years Of Special Needs Work Experience

I have worked with a variety of children having Special Needs since 1994. For 12 years I worked as a Residential Treatment Counselor for abused/ neglected children in San Francisco. I spent 1 year as an in-home ABA/ Behavior Therapist for children with Autism in San Mateo County. I moved to Santa Cruz and was employed as a...
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Tessa Z.


Soquel, CA

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Tessa, an experienced care giver looking forward to meeting you! I've worked as a nanny in the past and spent a year working at a special needs school. My goal is to become a pediatric occupational therapist and I spent the summer working with a therapist who helps children on the spectrum. I'm compassionate,...
Tessa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Holley Q.


Soquel, CA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Caring Adult Who Loves Learning And Giving In Special Circumstances

I'm a patient caregiver who loves encouraging others in challenging circumstances. Understanding and patience is essential in helping people live their best lives, that being the ultimate goal.
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Yolanda G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Bilingual Senior Care Giver

Hello, I have been a care taker for years now. I started out by taking care of my parents. Then the jobs just kept coming to me. I'd describe my personality as super positive, happy, helpful I enjoy taking care of seniors because I like to make a difference in each of their days. Try to accommodate to their individuals needs...
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Erika H.


Soquel, CA

$25/hr10 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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