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Find special needs caregivers in Redwood City, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Redwood City, CA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Redwood City, CA

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Aracelly B.


Redwood City, CA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver

1.0

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Hello my name is Aracelly. I have experienced as caregiver many year because I have my father who lives with me, and he needs help because he has dialysis 3 times a week. I like to work with people who need help. Right now I am currently student at Cañada college, I am taking classes special need education.
Aracelly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Denise S.


San Mateo, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Warm, Caring And Flexible Bay Area Native

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Bay Area Mom... Certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. Trained Behavioral Therapist working with children with Autism. Five years of coaching for San Mateo PAL. I coached many sports with my two kids. Team parent in sports 19 times. Current Hillsdale High School Special Needs Liaison. Art in Action Art Docent 9 years. I have my...
Denise can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Denise took care of our son from 4 months old to 18 months old. Denise is very caring and loving and our son absolutely enjoys her company. She made sure there was a routine that was set with him and followed it diligently. She took inputs from us and adjusted the...

Shivangi C.

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Karina P.


San Mateo, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.

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Heather B.


San Mateo, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Alison V.


Los Altos, CA

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Everyone Gets Old If They're Lucky

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, home modification, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Alison helped me pack, unpack, and organize from a move. She was very efficient, careful, and made the transition go so well. She listened to what I wanted but also made some great suggestions for setting up our things. My husband was in the hospital, and I have...

Karin M.

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Lilian M.


Menlo Park, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

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, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, 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.

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Laura S.


Belmont, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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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Josie A.


Stanford, CA

$17-28/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic And Passionate Sitter

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Claudia O.


Mountain View, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Early Child Education Experenced Loving Caring And Passionate With My Job

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, 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.

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Raquel G.


Palo Alto, CA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I am a nanny in the San Carlos area looking for a kid to add to my Nanny share! I currently have a one and a half year-old boy and he's absolutely amazing! We go on daily adventures to museums, libraries, story times, and our favorite park hopping! If you are looking for childcare and not sure what avenue you...
5.0
"I hired Raquel initially to accompany my 5 year old son who is autistic to summer camp. I was afraid it was going to be a rough transition for him to go from his regular classroom to a new setting. But Raquel really did such an amazing job at helping him transition...

Alexandra V.

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Jill R.


Mountain View, CA

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

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.

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Mayara M.


San Mateo, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Mayara I am currently a nanny with +6 years of experience with newborns, infants, toddlers and older kids too. I have also worked in a daycare before being a full time nanny. - Bilingual nanny: English and Portuguese - Psychology degree - Special needs experience - CPR and First aid certified - NY driver's license...
Mayara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mayara cared for our twins everyday from the time they were 3 months - 3 years old. She is incredibly responsible, communicative, proactive, and quickly developed a loving relationship with our children. Mayara brought great value to our household. Not only did she...

Lauren C.

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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
"Nat is absolutely fantastic! She is incredibly reliable, kind, and organized. You can count on them to be punctual and ensure that your kids are in a safe and comfortable environment. I highly recommend Nat for anyone looking for top-notch babysitting care!"

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Debbiann F.


San Carlos, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

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.
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Wemerson R.


Mountain View, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Wonderful Nanny/older Brother For Your Kids

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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Leticia M.


San Mateo, CA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time care giver.

I believe anything is possible, it's those things in life that gives you meaning, not the good, but mostly the bad that turning into good, that is what keeps me going and what gives me joy. To be meaningful and help for those who need it the most. I had no idea what autism was the day when I started to work with the boy that had...
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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Mohutala F.


Palo Alto, CA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Love-Respect-Loyalty

Love- Respect-Loyalty I like caring for seniors because I find fulfillment in providing care for elderly and individuals with special needs. I'm looking for a job that I would be able to apply my experiences and skills into good use. I started caring for seniors for over 30 years now. In my spare time, I like to do...
Mohutala can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship
17 of caregiver for adults from 70 to Hundred and 7 years old. Some include Alzheimer's disease, cancer patients and special needs.
Silvia can also help with: Dementia, companionship, personal care
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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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Redwood City, CA

Denise S.

5.0

Denise took care of our son from 4 months old to 18 months old. Denise is very caring and loving and our son absolutely enjoys her company. She made sure there was a routine that was set with him and followed it diligently. She took inputs from us and adjusted the naps and play times as needed. She...

- Shivangi C.

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.

Heather B.

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 wanted to do which is the only...

- Melissa H.

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

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.

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