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

Hello, my name is Jazmin and I am an experienced and passionate person who has worked with children for the past 11 years, I was a full-time teacher working at a public school under an emergency permit as well as a part-time nanny during that time. I have the pleasure of working with all age ranges including kiddos with special...

Jazmin can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Ana F.

Palo Alto, CA

$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Reliable, Loyalty, Respect

I have been working as a caregiver for the past months. I have worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds and I am passionate about helping people and providing compassionate care and support for those who need it particularly to elderly and individuals with special needs. I describe my personality as a respectful and...

Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

Ana F.

Palo Alto, CA

$18-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

Love - Respect- Reliable

Ana can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning

Wemerson R.

$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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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."

Care member

Cindy M.

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Enjoyable, Patient, And Caring

5.0

(1)

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

5.0

"Cindy was amazing, she was so sweet with my baby girl. I highly recommend her!"

Huber A.

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, light cleaning, craft assistance

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.

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.

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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

First Aid

5.0

"Melissa was very helpful, our son absolutely loved her. Very fun and energetic, which is exactly what a 2 year old enjoys. She was able to adapt to our fluctuating schedule well. She brought fun activities and toys for our son to enjoy. Even our small dog loved...

Bryan E.

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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"She is really good with the infants! Her energy is really calm and composed and my baby immediately became calm. She is definitely professional and has great wisdom for how to raise kids! "

Care member

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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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...

Care member

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

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Meigs C.

$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional, Caregiver

5.0

(6)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I used to work at Norcal Carehomes in San Mateo 2010-2012. I work with people with developmental disabilities like Autism, Hearing Impaired, Mobility challenges, Cognitive disabilities for young and adults clients. I used to dropped them off at Day Program, take them to outings and events, shopping, walking, recreational parks...

5.0

"Experienced and professional. Will hire all the time"

Peter C.

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

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Lilian, or Nini as we call her, has been our nanny for almost 3 years and joined us when our oldest daughter was 4 months old. We now have a 1 year old and 3 year old who have been lovingly cared for by Nini as if they were her own. We moved from CA to NY during...

Maggie P.

Teresa B.

Fremont, CA

$24-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

FUN AND RESPONSIBLE NANNY .

4.4

(5)

Childcare-Director I have 15+ years experience with special needs children, ages 3 weeks to 10 years of age. I have 10 years experience working with infants and toddlers. Potty training, numbers, colors and all other age appropriate lessons. Huge fan of reading and outdoor activities-walks , park and library . If help is...

Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Terri has been with us for over a year, and she's been amazing! From taking care of our son as a baby to helping him grow into a chatty toddler, Terri has felt like part of our family. We're sad to see her go, but our little one is off to daycare for more peer...

Maggie Z.

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

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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...

Care member

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:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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.

Redwood City, CA

$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp