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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 January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Los Altos, CA

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Grace M.


Cupertino, CA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Loving And Hardworking Caretaker/ Nanny!

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I have been working with special needs children and adults for 2 years. I am very experienced with challenging behavior and being able to redirect. I am also first aid/ CPR certified. I have my license and my own car!
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello! I have worked with kids 5+ years and gained first hand experience with my own 3yr old who's special needs.
Janely can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Renz Joseph L.


Sunnyvale, CA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Licensed Nursing Assistant, Certified RNA, Medication Technician, Personal Trainer

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Licensed Nursing Assistant I have 5 years of experience as a Personal Care Aide helping with residents in their Daily living. - Provided high-quality direct patient care including bathing, feeding, and grooming for elderly residents in a long-term care facility - Maintained a clean and organized environment, changing...
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Mary Ann C.


Sunnyvale, CA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 5 years experience with paid child care. I owned my own family daycare for 3 years when my daughter was a toddler. I took care of 6 children at a time. I believe that common sense is very important when taking care of children. I was a School bus driver for special education children of different ages for 21 years. I...
Mary Ann can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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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, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello! My name is Anna. While most of my experience is caring for special needs children, I have cared for children in both home and school settings. Because of my experience, I believe I would be a great addition to any family due to being well rounded and being able to care for children in any setting. I have worked with...
Anna Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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"Anna was a pleasure to work with. She was knowledgable about how to interact with kids and facilitate play between our little ones. She has been reliable, diligent and responsive in all our interactions as well. Highly recommended!"

Patrick K.

I have 6 years of experience being a nanny and now I am a mother one one. I love the the outdoors and walks, looking for a great family to support part time!
Hello! I have worked with special needs children and adults of all ages. I worked for a park where I coached special Olympics for two years. While I don't have a degree in the field I have a lot of experience!
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Erika K.


Mountain View, CA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter Experienced With Special Needs Kiddos!

I spent nearly three years working in ABA centres with children who are diagnosed with ASD. I have experience working with children who communicate using PECS and AAC. I moved to the Bay Area in 2018 and stepped away from working in early intervention to pursue other things but I'm interested in working with kids again on a part...
I have experience with a person who has dementia, he is in a wheelchair, I work with him currently, eh? I'll help him with the bath, I'll change his panper, eh? I make him food and other home bridge needs, eh? I have training from humbridge. I have several certificates, eh? One of them is CPR Thank you
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Kymberly M.


Redwood City, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs And Care Giving

I have worked with mentally and physically challenged adults for about 7 years now. I really enjoy helping those who need my help. I've been in this kind of field all my life, my mother has a career doing this. I have also worked with kids in an after school program for the district and have a child of my own. I am very loyal,...
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Maria V.


Sunnyvale, CA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as organized, energetic, creative. I like working with kids because they are very creative and spontaneous and they teach me something new everyday. I'm looking for a job that is reasonable and will understand that i'm still a student in college. I started working with kids at the age of 12. my mom...
Maria can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
I have had the privilege of working for a wonderful family of three boys. The oldest has Autism. I have worked with this family for 15 years! I have experienced a lot with this disability. I have been through therapies, I have aided him at school, I have experienced all the behavior issues good/bad. I feel that working with...
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Alexandrea R.


Sunnyvale, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Baby/Pet Sitter

Hello my name is Aly and I just currently graduated with my B. S. in Psychology and Social Action from PAU. I always have a smile on and am full of fun energy and I get along with anyone. I love working with kids and animals, and I plan to get my masters in recreational therapy. I am 22 years old and I have had years of...
Alexandrea can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Trustline Certified

CPR

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Derian R.


Sunnyvale, CA

$30-40/hr6 yrs exp

Home Training Specialist

I have experience as a care giver for children, youth, adults and seniors with both developmental and intellectual disabilities. I have experience providing behavioral intervention in private home settings around ABA. I have nannies for young children. Experience with seniors and all aspects of their care. Enjoy working with...
I worked as a housekeeper for 3 years and currently work as a nanny. I have experience taking care of a 22-year-old boy with special needs. For 1 year. I did all the housework, took him to parks, prepared meals and went to the grocery store. His parents moved to Sacramento and unfortunately I have not worked with them for a...
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April V.


Sunnyvale, CA

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Nanny/sitter

Hello My Name is April and I'm 24 years old. I'm currently a stay at home mom to my 10-month-old baby girl. I have experience working with children on the spectrum and other development delays. I worked as a behavioral technician for a company.
Hello, I'm Supriya and l live in Sunnyvale! I am also a Registered Behavior Technicolor and I provide ABA services. Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands across all age...
Supriya can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Laura G.


Mountain View, CA

$23-28/hr1 yrs exp

International Nurse

I'm from Colombia and worked there as a nurse for 9 years, now I'm looking for better opportunities in my life, trying to get my tittle here and have an improve my career here.
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Donna L.


Sunnyvale, CA

$22-27/hr

Nanny/Care Giver

Experience working with children and adults with special needs: Autism, Down's syndrome, ADHD, and more.

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