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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Menlo Park, CA
The average posted rate is $30/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Menlo Park, CA
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working as a family assistant for over 17 years also working as a night nurse with newborn. With my experience I have learned how fun working with all kind smart, curious, funny, challenging and special need kids. They have their own personality. I believe kids need patience fun, love and discipline. I believe a...
Lilian can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lilian, or Nini as well call her, has been with our family for almost 3 years and joined us when our first daughter was 4 months old. We have been extremely lucky to have Nini in our lives. We moved from CA to NY while Nini was with us and Nini offered to help with...
Todd P.
Allison N.
Menlo Park, CA
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Special Needs Caregiver with experience caring for individuals with Down Syndrome, Ventilators, Wheel Chairs, Seizures, etc.
I am a certified postpartum doula and offer support to both parents and baby! I have many years of experience with newborns and particularly with overnights. When age permits, sleep training is also something I can help assist with. I currently have a newborn family I'm working for two nights a week and have open availability...
Luis V.
Menlo Park, CA
$30-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Worked in special education in a class room setting as well as home setting. Under supervision, to perform a variety of instructional and clerical activities as directed by a teacher in a community classroom comprised of students with physical, emotional, educational or behavioral problems; and to perform all related duties as...
Camila M.
Menlo Park, CA
$30-40/hr
Hi I have an experience with all ages kids .. willing to learn. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Sarah, and welcome to my profile. I have dedicated the past 14 years to working with children in various roles, including as a nanny, special needs/autism nanny, ESL teacher, teaching assistant, and behavioral therapist. My extensive experience with children with autism has been a significant part of both my...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I am Alli. My husband, dog, and I just moved to the Menlo Park area from New York City. Before moving to NYC, I was in nursing school, but my husbands job relocated us from Utah. I love working with and caring for children, and have a lot of experience with newborns, toddlers, and special needs children. I have 4+ years...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
Hello families my name is Olivia I have been a nanny for 6 years I have lots of experience and references as well. I love caring for kids and put my 100% into them. I make sure their brains are engaged. I love teaching them Spanish and reading to them and also teaching them new songs to sing. I also have experience with special...
Jill R.
Mountain View, CA
$30-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am passionate about what I do because through my extensive training with a physical therapist, occupational therapist and speech therapist that I can greatly enhance the facilitation of development of the child and help with the family.
5.0
"Jill was awesome! She was always there when she said she would be, was really friendly and just a pleasure to work with. She helped me 7 days a week getting ready in the mornings and made it an awesome experience. She learns things really quickly, is very careful...
Bart S.
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Alison and I am a caregiver, personal assistant, and companion in one. I am 36 and have amassed numerous skills relating to taking care of people's wants and needs.
I have the awareness and discernment for the appropriate response to your situation at hand.
I assist in adhering to the recommendations of your...
Alison can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, home modification, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"I hired Alison as a personal assistant for around two years and was thrilled by and so grateful for her support. I’m a busy professional who also struggles with ADHD and physical limitations. That’a why every week Alison was there to assist me with tasks such as...
Mattie C.
Karina P.
San Mateo, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Karina and I am 26-years-old. I've consistently nannied for 3 families for the past 9 years. I've also had experience in caring for a child with special needs. I am reliable and responsible, but also enjoy having fun with the kids I am babysitting for. I am a great tutor as well as an expert board game player....
Karina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karina is such a hard worker. I am very fortunate to have hired her in the past. She is dependable, reliable, and caring In all that she does. She puts in the work but goes the extra mile. I am grateful that she was able to take care of my two daughters."
Heather R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced childcare provider and spent the last year earning my Montessori teaching credential (I have a B. A. in early childhood education) while working in a local preschool.
I am available starting immediately until the end of September, before my next commitment begins. I am also open to one-time opportunities...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Laura is amazing! Amazing with our two young kids- they were so comfortable with her and also learned a lot from her. She was able to encourage them to try new things and to have fun while doing it. They're always so happy when she arrives. She also amazes me by...
Katie Q.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Josie , and I am from San Diego, California. I have 6 years of experience with babysitting kids ranged from 5 months-13 years, and kids with special needs as well! I am passionate about being an involved sitter, and really enjoy getting to know the kids and help them learn new skills.
Josie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Josie is the best!!! I really can’t say enough good things about her. She’s super sweet and gentle, a total natural with little ones. I’ve known her and her family for a long time, and I can confidently say she is someone you can rely on and trust to genuinely care...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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,...
5.0
"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...
Lee B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Doha! I am a reliable, patient, and creative nanny. I have nine years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have five years experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor. I coached gymnastics to elementary aged children. I volunteered with the local Special Olympics and have extensive experience with...
Doha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Doha helped us for a week take care of our 9 month old son, who was dealing with a pretty tough cold at the time. Doha was very caring and put in the extra effort to make him feel comfortable when he was clearly not feeling very well. Thank you Doha!"
John D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Joan.. I have watched a young man with Down syndrome occasionally since he was 5 years old, he is 21 years old now. He is the son of my sister's best friend and a friend to our family. I have watched him on date nights and/or a day out for shopping with the girls.
5.0
"I Love working with Joan it is like having my mom around again. She keeps things in order and keeps me posted through out the day! I still work with Joan and plan to continue doing so in the future whenever possible."
Ayisha B.
4.3
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a career nanny with over 25 yrs experience in full and part time childcare. I am a mom of two kids ages 13 and 7. I find myself with time to fill since both kiddos will be in school full time come mid August. I would love nothing more than to care for another family during this time. I have a background in early...
Shanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We absolutely loved Shanna! We were so sad when she relocated and was no longer available to us. She was dependable and always had fun activities for our little one. She also helped with dog sitting while we were out of town which was great. We all miss her dearly....
Maria B.
Lilly H.
Sunnyvale, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Grandmother With Plenty Of Space In The Heart, Looking For Grandchildren
5.0
(1)
Hi, there! My name is Lilly. I am mother and grandmother, with many years of experience as a babysitter. I know how hard its leave the most precious of our life to a stranger! Let me tell you a little bit about me, I have been married to the same person for 22 years and I deserve a medal! I have lots of patience, common sense,...
Lilly can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced caregiver who is also a Behavioral Health Tech. I specialize in helping people cope while living with several mental or personality disorders.
Heather B.
San Mateo, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I currently work for the school district in San Mateo with kids who have special needs. I'm looking for some additional hours especially during the summer time.
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"We hired Heather as our mother's helper in the evening, three times a week. She is very dependable, clean, does a good job following directions, and enjoys playing with my kids. She was going through a transition time in her life when she was figuring out what she...
Melissa H.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Menlo Park, CA
Lilian M.
5.0
Lilian, or Nini as well call her, has been with our family for almost 3 years and joined us when our first daughter was 4 months old. We have been extremely lucky to have Nini in our lives. We moved from CA to NY while Nini was with us and Nini offered to help with the transition to NY. Nini is very...
- Todd P.
Jill R.
5.0
Jill was awesome! She was always there when she said she would be, was really friendly and just a pleasure to work with. She helped me 7 days a week getting ready in the mornings and made it an awesome experience. She learns things really quickly, is very careful and pays attention to detail. She...
- Bart S.
Alison V.
5.0
Alison is reliable, caring, and understands her clients. She brings many skills to the job, including suggestions to make her clients‘ life easier and better. She is always on time, always has a plan, and respects her clients and has a special understanding of their needs. She is an absolute gem and...
- Care member
Karina P.
5.0
Karina is such a hard worker. I am very fortunate to have hired her in the past. She is dependable, reliable, and caring In all that she does. She puts in the work but goes the extra mile. I am grateful that she was able to take care of my two daughters.
- Heather R.
Laura S.
5.0
Ximena is without a doubt the best person to care for your child. She worked with us from the time my son was 4months-15 months and we would have kept her forever if it was possible. Every morning she showed up (usually 10 min early) not only was my son happy to see her but so were my husband & I...
- Care member
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Ratings for Menlo Park, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Menlo Park, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.