Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

$30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Wonderful Nanny/older Brother For Your Kids

5.0

(1)

Hi! 7-year experienced nanny, caring for all kinds of kids, including special needs. Currently, I care for a wonderful 4-year-old special needs child but am seeking a new opportunity for growth and better self-development. I believe in positive education and patience as key pillars for raising a child. I studied physical...

Wemerson can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Wemerson helped us out for spring break. The lads loved him and played games with him. They all also went out to museums, etc. and had a great time."

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Joan M.

Fremont, CA

$18-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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.

Claudia O.

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Early Child Education Experenced Loving Caring And Passionate With My Job

4.0

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name Is Claudia I have lived in Mountain View for most of my life. I studied in foothill college where I took child development. I have also taken courses for children with special needs. I have personal experience with children on the spectrum. I have cared for children new born 4 months to 8-year-olds. I have nannied...

Claudia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

Early Education

5.0

"Claudia was our nanny for about 8 months and was one of the best nannies we ever had the pleasure of working with. Our kids LOVED her - she was loving, fun, and knew how to charm them into great behavior. She was very responsible, helped us with running the house...

Pirzad M.

Barbara S.

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Provider, Special Needs

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.

Melissa P.

$33-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(7)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a hard working and energetic 32-year-old with tons of experience caring for children. Including children with special needs. I have worked in a pediatric hospital and nannied for families while I was in my child development classes for college. I have worked with 4 families in the last 3 yrs with a mix of ages 3 months to...

Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

Trustline Certified

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Melissa was great! She was very active with my 8 year old son. They played basketball, cooked together in the kitchen to make dinner, watched a movie etc, and when we got home she was upstairs reading him a book before bed. Would definitely recommend!"

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Donna L.

$35/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Skilled With Special Needs Children

5.0

(3)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi Parents! Do you need help during the summer? I currently work at an elementary school in the Sunnyvale School District working with children with special needs. I have three children of my own: 1 elementary, 1 in middle school, and 1 high school. From 2021 to 2023, I worked as a nanny for a family when their daughter was 5...

Donna can also help with: Light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Donna was so great with a last minute booking helping with my 2 under 2! She was fun and energetic with the babies, and jumped straight in, helping me however I needed without me even having to ask. I would recommend her and hire her again. Thanks Donna!"

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Jill R.

$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.

Josie A.

Stanford, CA

$17-28/hr • 6 yrs exp

Energetic And Passionate Sitter

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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Josie cared for our two girls several times when we had social and work obligations, including an entire week in which she arrived early in the morning, got the kids ready for school, and dropped them off when I had to be at work early. She was great with the...

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Lilly H.

$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: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Lilian M.

Menlo Park, CA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care

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: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.

Laura S.

Belmont, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care

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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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...

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Evangeline M.

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Providing A Safe And Nurturing Environment For Children

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a kind, patient and a nurturing person, organized and energetic too. I have raised three sons. I have a passion for providing care for children because when we have a positive impact in the child's life it is most rewarding. I have worked with preschool children for 10 years and as well as with 5 and 6-year-old at a before...

Evangeline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Debbiann F.

San Carlos, CA

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

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.

Yaya R.

$35-40/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning

Silvana S.

$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

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...

Monica P.

$28/hr • 3 yrs exp

I Do Love Doing Art

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

About me I'm a Mother of 3 and grandmother of 13. I am CPR Certified, bilingual Spanish/English. I have a clean driving record, I also drive for HopSkip Drive which is a service that transports children to and from their programs during summer, and transportation during school year I work with special needs children and non...

Monica can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Ysabel T.

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

Over the last 13 years I have cared for children. I have worked in both day care settings and with families. My interest in caring for children led me to take courses in child development. At this point, I have 40 units of classes. I have a lot of experience with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and enjoy getting to know the...

Ysabel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Jayla H.

$26-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

All Inclusive Behavioral Care

I've been caring for children and adults with special needs for the the past 10 years. I've worked with all ages and care needs from non verbal to fully independent and also combative care. I've been a behavioral analyst for 5 years but started respite care in 2010. I know some of the basic ASL signs including the alphabet...

Mary Ann C.

$30-35/hr • 5 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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning

Maria V.

$30/hr • 4 yrs exp

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