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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Los Altos, CA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Los Altos, CA

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Barbara S.


Mountain View, CA

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Provider, Special Needs

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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,...
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"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...

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Aracelly B.


Redwood City, CA

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Caregiver

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Hello my name is Aracelly. I have experienced as caregiver many year because I have my father who lives with me, and he needs help because he has dialysis 3 times a week. I like to work with people who need help. Right now I am currently student at Cañada college, I am taking classes special need education.
Aracelly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Miranda R.


Alviso, CA

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun Summer Sitter!

I have four years of experience with babysitting. I have babysat many of my family member's children and was hired by my former high school teacher to babysit her2-year-old son. I also have experience with special needs children, as I grew up with a sister with Down Syndrome. I can help with Travel, Swimming Supervision,...
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Yaya R.


Redwood City, CA

$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a caregiver for more than 20years for elderly patients and children I also have experience work with autism spectrum disorder patients food intolerance and other special Needs I speak fluent English , Portuguese and Spanish . I would Love to help to help your love one providing great companionship to special needs,...
Yaya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
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Katheryn T.


Santa Clara, CA

$28-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Friendly And Patient

Hi! My name is Katheryn, Ive worked as a nanny for the past 5 years and have built relationships with families that will last a lifetime! I love kids and love being somebody aside from their parents that they can trust and depend on. I have experience with ages 2-10 and with special needs. Looking for a new family that could use...
Katheryn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hayley P.


Redwood City, CA

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving And Fun Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently seeking a ROTA or weekday full-time position. Open to a placement for a few months to a year commitment at a time. Available to travel. I have been a babysitter/nanny for over 13 years. I have traveled with families, lived with them, and worked at a daycare. I have a lot of experience with special needs children so I...
Hayley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jackielyn O.


Santa Clara, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! If you are still looking for a babysitter, here are some things about me you might consider: - In high school, I worked with the City of Sunnyvale as a Youth Recreation Specialist (camp counselor), so I know a lot of games and crafts that are taught in summer and after school programs. - During college, I was a...
Jackielyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Julia S.


Sunnyvale, CA

$28-45/hr • 2 yrs exp

My name is Julia and I'm a rising fourth year nursing student looking for a summer position! I hope to become a neonatal or pediatric nurse, focusing on GI, complex medical needs, or critical care/ICU. In addition to my 8 years of experience with babysitting, I have 2 years of experience working with an elementary school age...
I am a single mother. I raised 3adult kids already. One of my kid has ADD/ADHD. I would like to help young family to raise their kid.
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Niomi G.


Redwood City, CA

$22-28/hr

SPED Children Caregiver

I have multiple years of experience working with children on the spectrum. I work in a classroom setting and focus on assisting students to achieve their individual goals whether they regard life skills or academic skills or both. I truly enjoy teaching and seeing the improvement in students after working on their goals each...
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Marina A.


Redwood City, CA

$30-45/hr • 3 yrs exp

Helping Hand

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a caregiver, I'm passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. With three years of experience, I've had the joy of positively impacting young lives. My patient and friendly nature creates a welcoming environment for kids. I prioritize open communication with parents, ensuring they're informed about their...
Marina can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Mary Ann C.


Sunnyvale, CA

$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello, I was a school bus driver for 21 years for children and youth with special needs. I transported them to and from school and home. I was responsible for them while they were in my bus. I am very compassionate with them because they are special to God. They are the apple of God's eyes. I enjoy working with special needs...
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Rebeca D.


San Jose, CA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

My name is Rebeca and I am looking to work for a family full time but I'm open to part time. I just moved here from Massachusetts, my most recent job was before I moved here, I watched a 2-year-old (since he was a newborn, I started it as a overnight nanny) and a 7 yo. The baby got the autism diagnosis and needed to be with...
Rebeca can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Melissa M.


Redwood City, CA

$19-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Safe Engaged Care

Safety is my number one priority through being extremely engaged, present and available with your children. I have over 15 years of experience in child care including experience with special needs children and teens. I assess your needs, priorities and directives and make them mine. I am responsible, dependable, mature, fun,...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance
I am a preschool ABA therapist for students who have Autism at the Creative Learning Center in Redwood City. I work full time during my breaks in college and I am extremely dedicated to my students. I have a lot of experience with verbal and nonverbal children, and will be extremely qualified with one on one care. I have...
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Graciela M.


Alviso, CA

$26/hr • 3 yrs exp

Graciela M.

Hello my name is Graciela and I am a future special education teacher. I am getting my mild to moderate Special Education master's and teaching credential at San Jose State University. I have experience at a Post- Secondary school with young adults on the spectrum as well. I am passionate about helping through listening,...
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Allison C.


Mountain View, CA

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Nanny

Greetings! I have been servicing children in a professional setting for over 10 years: my experience started in a preschool setting while in college. Since then, I have taught middle and high school, full-time, for almost seven years. I also have experience working with children who have special needs, I am first-aid and CPR...
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Bethanie R.


Santa Clara, CA

$19-24/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi!! Ime Bethanie!!!!

Hi! I am a sophomore in college working towards a BS in Exercise Physiology and a minor in childhood development. My goal in life it to be an Occupational Therapist who works at schools. I work at two different clinics supporting people with special needs, one of them focusing on teenagers with autism. I have been working with...
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Larissa S.


Sunnyvale, CA

$19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Your Son's New Friend

Hello! My name's Larissa, I'm from Brazil and actually I live in Alamo - California [willing to move]. Special needs and Infant qualified Great driver Advance intermediate English 10+ years working with children Love outdoors Strong swimmer Totally pet friendly Organized and clean I'm really easygoing, patient, responsible,...
Larissa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I am well experience caregiver for 10 years. I have take cared of seniors with light, mild, and severe dementia. And adults with autism. I am very patient and friendly person with a very respectful heart. I am open for background check and references for people and facilities that I have worked with. I am very professional,...

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