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60 special needs caregivers are listed in San Mateo, CA

The average rate is $27/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in San Mateo, CA

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Yaya R.


Redwood City, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
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Lyn A.


South San Francisco, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

A Loving Nurse/Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I graduated in BSNursing and been working as a licensed vocational nurse for almost 30 years. I am currently working as a private duty nurse to pediatric patients with special needs and love working with kids so I can watch them learn, grow and give a positive impact on their lives. I'd describe my personality as compassionate,...
Lyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lyn has provided exceptional care at our home for our mother who was discharged from a nursing and rehabilitation facility. Lyn is loving, caring, kind and patient with our mother, who has dementia. Lyn is dependable and punctual and she has a positive attitude....

Melanie B.

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Yarely A.


Half Moon Bay, CA

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Childcare Professional

Hello, my name is Yarely, I am 24 years old and have been in child care for 8+ years. Currently, I am a paraprofessional in special needs education. No matter what age or stage a child is at, I have experience and know how to handle any situation. I am patient and energetic and enjoy spending my free time hiking, cooking new...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hi there! I've always loved interacting with kids and caring for kids. I started taking care of my younger cousins and after began working with a family where I babysat two boys for about 3 years. I was also a tutor for about a year and a half and in the last 3 summers I've volunteer to work with special needs kids where I've...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I have experience with a person who has dementia, he is in a wheelchair, I work with him currently, eh? I'll help him with the bath, I'll change his panper, eh? I make him food and other home bridge needs, eh? I have training from humbridge. I have several certificates, eh? One of them is CPR Thank you
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Elizabeth A.


Half Moon Bay, CA

$25-40/hr

Part-time Caregiver

I've worked along children as a nanny, caregiver and ABA therapist for 8 years. I've worked with children on the spectrum and severe neurological disabilities. I am in pursuit of a degree in pediatric occupational therapy.
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Amy A.


Redwood City, CA

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Available

I have a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology with a minor in Psychology. I also studied speech-language pathology for several semesters in graduate school. My coursework included classes on typical development, as well as developmental syndromes courses, autism, pediatric feeding and swallowing, children's health and...
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Miriam S.


Pacifica, CA

$23-28/hr1 yrs exp

Empathetic And Fun Para Seeking Opportunity To Help More Families

Greetings!! I am currently working as a paraprofessional in the Bay Area K-12 school system. I have recent experience providing 1:1 positive behavioral, social and emotional support to children with a broad range of special needs and developmental needs, and experience working with ADD/ADHD and Autism spectrum individuals. As...
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...
I just graduated from UC Davis and am looking for work. I have experience with individuals with special needs so I am very compassionate, patient, and understanding. I love to help others in any way that I can and provide any type of warm environment full of good energy and positivity. On my free time I love spending time with...
Wendy can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning
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Cindy C.


San Carlos, CA

$17-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hi, I like to work with people, and I have experience doing it, I am psychologist and I have been working with kids with special needs around 10 years. I'm from Nicaragua, so I speak Spanish and English (and Case you want to learn Spanish) I am very friends and I like to communicate, and help people because I think one day I...
Cindy can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, meal prep, transportation
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Mel J.


Pacifica, CA

$10-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hello I'm a special needs caregiver that is full of fun loving compassion & patience. Having maturity & more than 10 yrs of experience as a reliable caregiver with all types of disabilities from youth through adult and Senior ages. My profession is my joy.
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Megan W.


Belmont, CA

$24/hr5 yrs exp

Personable And Experienced Caretaker

I am an experience child and adult caregiver who is looking to help out in the mornings during the weekdays. I'm happy to help with tasks involving caregiving as well as housekeeping and general maintenance. I have extensive experience with special needs individuals and I am CPR and basic life certified. I'd describe myself as...
Megan can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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...
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Jazmin E.


Burlingame, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10+ years of experience working with kids of all ages, newborns, toddlers, twins, teens, etc. and as a family assistant. Feel free to reach for more details.
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Caroline F.


Pacifica, CA

$21-26/hr7 yrs exp

Second Nature

I'm a mother to three, I have a big dog and two silly cats. I am a Health Technician and work in a Nurse's office for three local schools. I take first aid, CPR, immunization and emergency care training yearly. I give medication and provide light medical treatments to general ed and special needs children. I have 10 years...
Caroline can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Heidi B.


San Carlos, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Wanting To Help.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Heidi. I'm 26 years old. I'm a nanny that is looking to fill my M-Th with nannying so as to have my weekends still available for my job as a hair stylist. I've been a nanny for a few different families. I've 6+years paid experience in addition to many years as a babysitter to my 18 nieces and nephews. Loved each...
Heidi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Wendy Q.


South San Francisco, CA

$18-40/hr8 yrs exp

Student

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Wendy, and I'm currently a bio major at UC Davis on the path for dentistry. I have had experience working with special needs kids at a very early age because my brother, 23, has special needs. Prior to moving to Davis from the Bay Area, I was working as a tutor and mentor for kids with special needs. Due to my...
Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Beatriz C.


Half Moon Bay, CA

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Available

I helped a man with his exercises and getting out of bed. He was in a wheel chair. I enjoy helping people, especially kids and the elderly. I have a passion on helping people, I wanted to care for people since I was a little girl.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Nicole :) I recently graduated from University of Oregon, where I studied elementary education. I have dreamed of being a kindergarten teacher for as long as I can remember and I've been working with children since early high school. I tutored at a K-5 reading program, was a volunteer at a soccer program for kids with...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Ratings for San Mateo, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in San Mateo, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.