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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Los Gatos, CA

The average posted rate is $27/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Los Gatos, CA

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Marylyn R.


Los Gatos, CA

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Very Responsable Babysitting

5.0

(10)

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have experience with twins, new born, infants, toddlers and Early school. I have experience with special needs children. I have my First AID training and CPR Training. I took class Early Childhood Education (ECE). I have more then 10 years of experience, I am puntual, responsable, funny and I love play outside with kids. I...
Marylyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I have been working with Marylyn since my first born was 4-month old. Both of us feel incredibly grateful for Marylyn's help. Our baby was very taken with her from the beginning. Every morning when Marylyn arrives, my baby would put on the biggest smile and...

Ian B.

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Amy W.


Los Gatos, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiving Offered

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mom of 20 years. Certified teacher, extensive experience with special needs including autism and other intellectual disabilities. Fully vaccinated for Covid. I'm looking forward to meeting you and your family. **Looking for part time jobs within of Los Gatos. Available after school hours, evenings, overnights, and some...
Amy can also help with: Specialized care, hospice services, visiting physician, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She was very punctual and reliable. She got along well with my wife and did everything that we required. We would definitely recommend her to anyone that needs senior care."

Allan P.

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Natasha M.


Los Gatos, CA

$23-28/hr

Special Needs Experience/special Assistance

I have been fortune enough to work with the special needs and special assistance community. I loved giving back to the community and seeing how much growth and impact within the community and with the families. Most of all I love working in a field where I make a direct and positive impact in a individuals life.
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Chelcie B.


Los Gatos, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Understanding Helper

I'm neurodivergent and am transitioning from 10 years of nannying to part time social media management. I'm definitely a caregiver by nature and am hoping to find someone who could use my help a few hours a week.
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Lark K.


Los Gatos, CA

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

Teach Me Ho To Provide The Best Care

I am a retired general ed teacher. However I am kind and compassionate. I am willing to work with someone with atypical needs. I can't do heavy lifting nor severe medical needs. However I have lots of positive energy and the desire to provide loving , interesting care.
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Amy W.


Los Gatos, CA

$56/hr10 yrs exp

Certificated Regular/Special Ed. Teacher Available For Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mom of 20 years. Certified teacher, extensive child care experience esp. with special needs including autism and other intellectual disabilities. Fully vaccinated for Covid. I'm looking forward to meeting you and your family. **Looking for part time jobs within Los Gatos. Available after school hours, evenings, overnights, and...
Amy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Amrita M.


Los Gatos, CA

$25-40/hr2 yrs exp

During high school, I worked as a middle school math teacher and an assistant English teacher. I also volunteered to teach skiing to children with special needs. In college, I was an Economics tutor. After graduating in 2022, I volunteered at Higher Achievement, a nonprofit that provides mentorship to children in underserved...
Amrita can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Gloria S.


Los Gatos, CA

$35-40/hr15 yrs exp

Private Nanny/Household Manager

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a private nanny and tutor for over 10 years. I have worked in the capacity of a full time nanny as well as a household manager and have also taken on the role as the full time homeschool teacher in some cases. I have worked in private schools as a teacher and have been a part of many community science outreach...
Gloria can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

CPR

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Fabiana L.


Los Gatos, CA

$16-50/hr8 yrs exp

Hi my name is Fabiana, I am a student at UC Berkeley majoring in Spanish and education. I have worked with kids inside and outside a professional child care setting and have experience with all ages, I also have experience working with special needs children. I most recently worked at the YMCA as a swim coach
Fabiana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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

First Aid

CPR

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Melesse B.


Los Gatos, CA

$30-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a full time nanny for a newborn baby girl and a part time nanny for 7 months old twins. My contract with my currently family ends the last week of April and I am looking for my next family to work with. Before the families I have now I was a full time nanny for twin boys for over two years in Az. I also have...
Melesse can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Callie M.


Los Gatos, CA

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher & Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Callie and I am a college student with 2 years of experience working at a preschool/daycare! I am very responsible and I enjoy using creativity to entertain the kids. I am an optimism enthusiast and making sure the kids have fun and stay safe are always my top priorities. I can help them with their homework as...
Skills:

First Aid

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Somaia N.


Los Gatos, CA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, This is Somaia, the best part of my job is working and helping people, when I help them k feel more confident, safe, happy and more responsible for themselves .. I like to be a med tech and a care partner. Thank you see you soon. I'd describe my personality as , Responsible, Respectful, Caring love and help. I like caring...
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Desiree B.


Los Gatos, CA

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Desiree.

I am a woman committed and dedicated to caring for others. With two years of experience as a caregiver, I have proven to be a responsible, empathetic and reliable person in her work. Since she began in this field, she has worked with older adults and people with special needs, providing assistance in their daily activities,...
Desiree can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care, transportation, dementia & more
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Selena O.


San Jose, CA

$34/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have experience as a lead teacher in a child care facility where I cared for infants aged 6 weeks to 18 months. I am currently attending Mission College to receive my associates in Child Development. I have met the CDC preschool requirement, including infant and toddler safety. I also have professional experience with...
Selena can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Selena is my master teacher. She is someone who is very down to earth and very helpful in every situation. She has an unconditional love for children you are able to see it in her work with children. She is very unique and very outgoing. She has moved many hearts...

Victoria M.

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Jenifer M.


San Jose, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

I AM A BABY AND INFANT SLEEP CARE SPECIALIST

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I care deeply about the health and well-being of infants and toddlers. Having dedicated over 20 years of my career to working with families in childcare has made me aware of the importance sleep has in the development of healthy children. Working with dozens of parents, I have found that one of the most difficult problems...
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Brittney L.


San Jose, CA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Loving Child Care/Nanny

4.0

(1)

I am currently a Child Development Studies Major at West Valley College, with one semester away from my Merit Certificate in Child Studies. I have been an on going babysitter/nanny for the past five years, with a range of children from newborns, to 12 years old. For over a year and a half, I was a full time nanny for a...
Brittney can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rodolfo G.


San Jose, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I began caregiving by assisting my brother-in-law after he began hospice care for his cancer diagnosis. When I came to the United States, I started working for a 73-year-old male with Spinocerebella Ataxia for 4 months. When he passed away, I decided to go to school and I took training to get my CNA in New Jersey. I enjoy...
5.0
"I know Rudy personally as a genuinely helpful and caring person. His jolly outlook and attitude warms up the heart of those whom he meets and brings a smile to his patients. Having a close relationship with him, I know that every single one of whom he has worked...

Jenny R.

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Valerie L.


San Jose, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 18 years experience caring for children of all ages (newborn-19.) I am experienced with special needs children including ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Asperger's, FAS, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, and severe food allergies. I am CPR and 1st Aid Certified, Registered with Trustline and LiveScan, Clean background...
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Valerie is very dependable, and her ability to take care of things that come up allowed us to be stress free. She knows what to do without a lot of guidance and always tries to make things fun such as squeezing in some playground time between school assignments....

Josh C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Los Gatos, CA

Marylyn R.

5.0

Marylyn did an amazing job caring for our toddler boy. We are extremely satisfied and impressed by her level of professionalism and work ethic. She is trustworthy, experienced, organized and most importantly she engaged and played with our son throughout the day. I highly recommend Marylyn to any...

- Care member

Chelcie B.

5.0

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

- Michele M.

Amy W.

5.0

She was very punctual and reliable. She got along well with my wife and did everything that we required. We would definitely recommend her to anyone that needs senior care.

- Allan P.

Selena O.

5.0

Selena is my master teacher. She is someone who is very down to earth and very helpful in every situation. She has an unconditional love for children you are able to see it in her work with children. She is very unique and very outgoing. She has moved many hearts from both parents and children with...

- Victoria M.

Rodolfo G.

5.0

Rudy has been working with us for two years now. He is always reliable and dependable. We appreciate his good nature and willingness to always be helpful.

- Heidi G.

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Ratings for Los Gatos, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Los Gatos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.