Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

Find special needs caregivers in Menlo Park, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Menlo Park, CA

The average posted rate is $32/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Menlo Park, CA

Alejandra J.'s Photo

Alejandra J.


Fremont, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

5.0

(7)

See profile

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Highlights -Legendary Customer Service. -Bilingual : English and Spanish -Special training for autistic children and for children with anger management challenges. -Able to problem solve and speak with people in a calm and patient manner, work well with others and alone. Professional Experience Nanny, Mountain View, Palo Alto...
Alejandra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alejandra was amazing! We facetimed beforehand to make sure we were comfortable. She came for 3.5 hours in the evening to my house to babysit my 10 year old daughter. She liked Alex right away. They played games, drew pictures, shared stories, and had lots of fun....

Care member

Natahlya S.'s Photo

Natahlya S.


San Mateo, CA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Nat and I'd love to tell you a little bit about myself. I'm a caregiver and behavioral technician who's passionate about helping kids grow and develop. With over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe and nurturing environment where your child...
5.0
"Great sitter!! Creates a nurturing and caring atmosphere for the children. Always prompt and great at communicating"

Care member

Leesa W.'s Photo

Leesa W.


San Mateo, CA

$22-36/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, Loving Provider With Special Needs Experience!

I have 5+ years of special needs experience and previous to that I was a preschool teacher with the city recreation preschool department. Looking forward to work lovingly for a local family caring for children, cooking , cleaning for them. I am very happy, a singer and an on time person and would love to talk today. I am also...
Leesa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Erica Y.'s Photo

Erica Y.


Fremont, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mother's Helper

I have 6 kids of my own ages 3-20 yrs old . I worked with kids with special needs . I understand the safety and trust a parent would need for there child as I have many of my own. I do have CPR ad first aid training.
Hello, My name is Rebekah A and I would like to expand my services of child care to senior care. Although I only have experience with my own family (besides occasional volunteer work at Lytton Gardens reading to seniors), I have many years of experience with special needs care. This includes bathing, administering medication,...
Rebekah can also help with: Hospice services, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Layse G.'s Photo

Layse G.


San Carlos, CA

$32-33/hr10 yrs exp

+10 Years Experience, IQ, Special Needs Experience

Hello! I'm Layse, a Brazilian psychologist. I have experience with kids for more than 10 years. I started as a teacher assistant in an elementary school in 2012. I also worked in a school for kids with special needs as a teacher assistant, and when I finished my college I worked there as a psychologist. I moved to USA to worked...
Layse can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Alyssa K.'s Photo

Alyssa K.


San Mateo, CA

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Childcare

I am currently a preschool special needs teacher for a school district and have been for 8 years now. Before my current position, I was the head teacher for Head Start in East Palo Alto for 2 years, co-teaching with a special needs teacher in an inclusion classroom.
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

Xeriz B.'s Photo

Xeriz B.


Atherton, CA

$40/hr5 yrs exp

5+ Years Experienced & Loving Nanny/Babysitter

Hi! I'm Xeriz , a 22-year-old with a passion for nurturing and caring for children. I've worked as a nanny on and off for years, and now, as an ABA RBT technician, I love supporting kids, especially those with special needs. I'm friendly, patient, and adaptable, and I thrive in creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment...
Xeriz can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Samantha F.'s Photo

Samantha F.


Redwood City, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Samantha, better known as Sammy and I am 23 years old. I have earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and am pursuing a Masters Degree. I am also a full time Para 1 educator at a local public high school. I am very responsible, reliable, creative, active, and love children. I have babysat a wide...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Yaya R.'s Photo

Yaya R.


Redwood City, CA

$35-40/hr10 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: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Ashley W.'s Photo

Ashley W.


Newark, CA

$30-40/hr4 yrs exp

My name is Ashley and I am a full time nanny/caregiver with over 5 years of professional experience in this industry. Over the last 5 years I have worked almost exclusively with children that are on the autism spectrum. I am an extremely patient and caring individual and I feel that working with children truly is my calling. I...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

hi I worked as a supervisor in a non profit organization in san carlos for young adults who has a dissabilities. ive been working with young adults for 19yrs. im taking classes for AbA.
Maizha M.'s Photo

Maizha M.


Newark, CA

$27-30/hr2 yrs exp

Looking For A Child To Take Care :)

Hi there! My name is Maizha. I am a responsible and caring individual with a passion for childcare. With 8 years of experience, I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages. I began babysitting for my nephew, who has is under spectrum, in 2016, and since then, I've been working with...
Niomi G.'s Photo

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...
Nina W.'s Photo

Nina W.


San Mateo, CA

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

I have 4 years at an after care for children ranging from 6 months to 11 years old. Some responsibilities in that job include changing diapers, entertaining multiple children at once, as well as working 1 on 1 for special needs children and help develop skills of all levels. Additionally, I have 4 year experience in teaching...
Nina can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Victoria K.'s Photo

Victoria K.


Mountain View, CA

$25-49/hr9 yrs exp

Seniors Caregiver.

I have 9 years of experience working with seniors and people with special needs of all ages at In-Home Supportive Services, Santa Clara County (since 2014). Completed the following courses: Tips for transfer Fisrt Aide Dementia Cancer Care Caregiver basics Caregiver support Emergency and disaster preparedness Falls...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Cindy M.'s Photo

Cindy M.


Mountain View, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Enjoyable, Patient, And Caring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a loving mother of 2, my 17-year-old daughter and my 4-year-old special needs son. I am fully experienced with newborns, infants, toddlers, and older. My patience runs high and I've always loved kids. I take full precautions and am a safety first type of person... Especially at this time. Hours are set but I am flexible...
Cindy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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...
Alyssa J.'s Photo

Alyssa J.


Belmont, CA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Summer/Weekend Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a fun, energetic, and compassionate babysitter, I bring a mix of professional training and hands-on experience to every childcare opportunity. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and am currently working on my Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling, specializing in children. In addition to my studies, I have worked...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Denise S.'s Photo

Denise S.


San Mateo, CA

$20-40/hr1 yrs exp

I Work With Special Needs For The Past 15 Years As My Son Has Autism

My son has Autism and Congenital Hypotonia. I currently work for Juvo Behavioral Health so I work directly with Autistic kids. I have my K~8 Art Docent certification in Art in Action via SMUHSD. have my CPR, AED plus first aid. I've coached Junior Giants as well as help with the local special needs baseball team. I have empathy,...

Showing 21 - 40 of 60

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in Atherton, CASpecial Needs in Palo Alto, CASpecial Needs in Stanford, CASpecial Needs in Redwood City, CASpecial Needs in San Carlos, CASpecial Needs in Los Altos, CASpecial Needs in Portola Valley, CASpecial Needs in Mountain View, CASpecial Needs in Belmont, CASpecial Needs in Newark, CA
Special Needs in Suisun City, CASpecial Needs in San Ramon, CASpecial Needs in Modesto, CASpecial Needs in Pittsburg, CASpecial Needs in Castro Valley, CASpecial Needs in Lockeford, CASpecial Needs in Davis, CASpecial Needs in Santa Rosa, CASpecial Needs in Elk Grove, CASpecial Needs in Bethel Island, CA
Show more

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

101 unique birthday party themes for kids

May 16th, 2023 Feeling lost when it comes to kids party themes? You’re definitely not alon... Read more
What is in-home daycare and how much will it cost me?

What is in-home daycare and how much will it cost me?

January 29th, 2025 In-home daycare — or family daycare, as it is also commonly known — is child care service in a caregiver’s home rather than in a commercial daycare center.<... Read more
After-school transportation: What’s included and how much it costs

After-school transportation: What’s included and how much it costs

January 29th, 2025 It’s 3 p.m., your son needs to go to swim lessons and your daughter has to get to soccer practice — but you and your partner don’t get off work for two more... Read more
How much does a nanny cost?

How much does a nanny cost?

January 29th, 2025 If you’ve narrowed down your choice of child care options and decided that hiring a nanny is the right option for your family, you’re probably wondering: Ho... Read more
16 family Valentine&#8217;s Day ideas for a fun celebration together

16 family Valentine’s Day ideas for a fun celebration together

January 27th, 2025 There’s a time and a place for romantic Valentine’s Day dinners and rowdy Galentine’s Day parties, but when kids enter the picture, these once-traditional a... Read more

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.