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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Los Gatos, CA
The average posted rate is $29/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Los Gatos, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have: -20 yrs of babysitting experience
-8 yrs of Nanny experience
-Worked with children of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, health conditions, special needs, Autism, developmental delays, & behavioral challenges.
-Bachelors Degree in Nutritional Sciences
-Continued education post graduation in various programs/coursework in...
Michele can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Michele showed great attention to detail, compassion and enthusiasm in everything she did. She had outstanding techniques to help them acclimate to her and their new routine. By day 2, our boys were simply obsessed with her (which was surprising to us as our...
Olivia H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families, thank you for viewing my profile. am 30 years old and reside in CA with my wife, daughter and our 3 dogs. I have a college degree from UC Berkeley, a health coaching certification and I am CPR / First Aid / AED certified. I have over 12 years of experience working with children with and without special needs in a...
Gabriela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Gabby has been taking care of my baby girl for total about 10 months. She was professional, and put us completely at ease. She was warm, kind, and caring. She engaged with my baby girl by music, reading, taking a walk, all kinds of activities, etc., and my girl...
Beth L.
4.9
(20)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello, Families!
Hola, My name is Elvira L, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as your potential new professional nanny.
With over 15 years of dedicated childcare experience, I have had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from precious newborns to energetic preschoolers, and even those with special needs. Safety is...
Elvira can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
5.0
"We've used Tatty as a dog sitter for our dog Tim on three occasions. She is reliable, communicative, and very good with pets. Tim is completely scared of strangers but when Tatty comes over he always comes out to say hello. My husband and I have been able to enjoy...
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Zoey D.
San Jose, CA
$20-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always had a passion for working with kids with special needs. I have been a assistant in the special needs class at my high school for 2 years. I am very patient and I am very bubbly and can always keep people entertained I am CPR and first aid certified and I also got credit for a emergency medical responder class.
5.0
"Zoey has been wonderful with our toddler twins. She plays with them and comforts them if they need it. I work from home and appreciate how flexible Zoey is. She's a great listener and dependable !"
Rebecca G.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
I'm a dedicated nanny with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Management and over 10 years of childcare experience. I've cared for children aged 2 months to 13 years, working with 40+ families across diverse cultures.
My Qualifications:
TrustLine Certified (background checks cleared).
CPR, First Aid, and AED...
Ferihan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Feri is fantastic. She is proactive, engaging, kind, and communicates comprehensively. The kids love her! And we feel great having her care for them. I would absolutely recommend her."
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Vanessa R.
Boulder Creek, CA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have a lifetime of experience with children of all ages. Recently relocated to the area. Adventurous world traveler to 35 countries, amateur chef, music & animal lover. Kind, patient, nurturing, creative, fun & trustworthy. Stepmom to 1 daughter (3-8). I LOVE kids & will take care of them as if they're my own! I helped care...
Vanessa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Vanessa was great! Communicative, kind, and I felt like my kid was in good hands."
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5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lauren, a mother of 2 and I've been a professional nanny for 26 years. I have extensive experience with ages newborn- 13 years old & experience with children with allergies, medical needs and developmental/special needs.
I have been a nanny for my current family for 10 years and the kids are growing up (as they do!) and...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren joined us when my first son was born 9 years ago, continued to grow with us when my second son was born 6 years ago, and has truly become a part of our family. She is kind, generous and patient with our kids. She's navigated changes in her own family over...
Amanda S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi !! My name is Melissa. I am 30 years Old. I have been a babysitter for the past 5 years, I graduated from College on Business in my country of origin Peru, I'd love to help you care for your children. I have always been good with children. I started with babysitting my neighbors kids and then realizing that I really love to...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Melissa was our nanny for over a year. She was very reliable, very sweet, and a wonderful nanny. We would hire her again but my daughter will be in school. Wish her the best."
Sonya W.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I care for two siblings with autism, along with a third child who too has autism. They have taught me more than I could have ever anticipated. They have hearts of gold and are beautiful young human beings. I came into this not knowing much about autism, but I have learned so much and find it fastening to see them overcome their...
4.0
"Julia only worked with us briefly, but I would recommend her to work with your children. We have a son who is on the spectrum and can be very difficult; Julia did an excellent job with him. "
Molly L.
Experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst and doctoral candidate with a speech pathology background. My high rate reflects the expertise I bring, offering full-time high-level therapy to clients. I selectively accept work comparable to my current rate, prioritizing quality service. With extensive experience in behavior...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I have 7+ year's experience in Senior Care working with various cases from Parkinson, Dementia, Alzheimer, clients with special needs. I do not see this as a job but more so, something that I am enjoy doing. I also do house cleaning and cooking, I'm a great team player and thrive under pressure. My ethnic background is...
Aminiasi can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, respite care, home modification, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Miriam G.
Saratoga, CA
$22-30/hr • 9 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
My experience is raising three of my own. I also have experience with special needs children and adults. Also seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia.
My oldest is graduating high school in 2025. I am a kind/ genuine/god fearing woman.
Krystal can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Heather W.
Santa Clara, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, My name is Heather and I have many years of experience in caregiving. In 2010 I helped my grandfather for 4 years until he was placed on Hospice. I have assisted 2 stroke patients with their day-to-day needs. As a mother of three, including one child with special needs, caregiving comes easy to me, although since a child...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Selena O.
San Jose, CA
$34/hr • 7 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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
Jenelle A.
San Jose, CA
$22-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am an experienced caregiver who has been working with people for over the past 5 years. I have had many stroke, dementia, and elderly patients to care for. I have done things for them such as medication management, doctor appointments, cooking food, doing laundry, cleaning. I have experience with diabetes and dialysis as well....
I am an ABA therapist, with 9 years of experience with special needs kids. I had 4years of experience as Certified Nurse Assistant ( CNA) . Many years experience as a nanny. Love to help people and assist with their needs.
Dohar can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands
Lizbeth E.
San Jose, CA
$18-35/hr
Hi, I'm Lizbeth and I'm 23 years old, I'm Mexican American, my English is very bad and my first language is Spanish, I can adapt to any circumstance and continue to rule it. I have experience in care of people and cleaning, I have cared for children and adults for around 4 years. In addition, I have a special 2-year-old baby and...
Lizbeth can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
Jazmin R.
San Jose, CA
$27-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have been a caregiver for 9 years, I've had the pleasure of working with a range of youth - senior. I helped with their daily living needs. I have provided companionship - full hands on assistance and everything in between. My approach to the care I provide is a gentle and compassionate one, patient and understanding. I'm...
Yanisa R.
San Jose, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Yanisa. I bring five years of childcare experience. Following my graduation with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from Thailand, I worked in the pediatrics department of a hospital for three years. In the hospital, my work involves caring for children with special needs. I've been caring for my host...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Los Gatos, CA
Michele F.
5.0
Michele showed great attention to detail, compassion and enthusiasm in everything she did. She had outstanding techniques to help them acclimate to her and their new routine. By day 2, our boys were simply obsessed with her (which was surprising to us as our youngest had a case of stranger...
- Olivia H.
Gabriela R.
5.0
Gabby has been taking care of my baby girl for total about 10 months. She was professional, and put us completely at ease. She was warm, kind, and caring. She engaged with my baby girl by music, reading, taking a walk, all kinds of activities, etc., and my girl loved spending time with Gabby and her...
- Beth L.
Elvira L.
5.0
We've used Tatty as a dog sitter for our dog Tim on three occasions. She is reliable, communicative, and very good with pets. Tim is completely scared of strangers but when Tatty comes over he always comes out to say hello. My husband and I have been able to enjoy our vacations because we know Tim...
- Care member
Zoey D.
5.0
Zoey has been wonderful with our toddler twins. She plays with them and comforts them if they need it. I work from home and appreciate how flexible Zoey is. She's a great listener and dependable !
- Rebecca G.
Ferihan B.
5.0
Feri and very kind and detail oriented! Our daughter, who is usually afraid of new people, warmed up to Feri quickly. Feri went plenty of photos and videos to help us feel comfortable (at our request!) We will definitely hire her again.
- Care member
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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 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.