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Find special needs caregivers in Santa Cruz, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Santa Cruz, CA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Santa Cruz, CA

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Tori P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-35/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-Time Experienced Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there, and thanks for reading my bio! My name is Victoria (Tori) and I am available for part-time or full-time work as a caregiver/PCA. Here are some quick facts about me as a caregiver: - BA in Developmental and Counseling Psychology from Emmanuel College; graduated magna cum laude (2018) - CNA license in the state of MA...
5.0
"Tori worked full-time for over a year with our young adult daughter who uses a wheelchair and has some learning challenges. She is compassionate, dependable and motivated and is a dedicated, committed caregiver. I recommend her highly!"

Joanne M.

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Ava H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$24/hr4 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a caregiver with three years of experience, my passion for nurturing and supporting children, along with my positive babysitting experiences, inspired me to become a childcare provider. I am patient, calm, and creative, making me an ideal caregiver for young minds. My approach to childcare involves open communication with...
Ava can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"What a wonderful sitter for ny daughters fragile premie. Excellent job. Totally someone you cam depend on. She was here all night so jy exhausted daughter could finally sleep. Totally recommend "

Cheryl F.

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Tori P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced And Graduate-Educated Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi parents! My name is Tori and thanks for reading my bio. Here are some quick facts about me as a caregiver: I am recently graduated masters student to be a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have about 9 years of paid childcare experience for children 4 months to 12 years of age. I also have experience as a nurse...
Tori can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We really needed a temporary nanny during the COVID-19 crisis so that my husband and I could work and keep our jobs and Tori was it! She was very punctual, super reliable, great with the kids (3 and 5) and very dedicated to her job. Even though we both knew it was...

Jinny C.

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Emily H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

Caring Special Educator- Need Summer Help?

Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with individuals with special needs. I'm a tutor for students with mild disabilities and a substitute teacher for students 18-22 with moderate/severe disabilities. I'm earning my teaching credential through CSUMB and I'm also employed by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education. I have...
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Holley Q.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Caring Adult Who Loves Learning And Giving In Special Circumstances

I'm a patient caregiver who loves encouraging others in challenging circumstances. Understanding and patience is essential in helping people live their best lives, that being the ultimate goal.
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Eve M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$45-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Eve M. Originally from Estonia, lived in NY 20 years and now 6 years in CA. I have 20+ years experience with children age newborn to 7 years old, some of them with food allergies, autism and speech delay. The first years in children life is very important for the future and love to help them with development...
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Zoey H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Young College Student Passionate In Providing Care

Hi my name is Zoey. I started working for people with disabilities at Camp Harmon in the Santa Cruz mountains. From there, I was employed as a live in nanny in California and London for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I currently work for Cedars of Marin as a support care aid and am trained to handle personal and...
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Tenaya S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr

Part-time Caregiver

I am occupational therapy student in the masters program at San Jose State. I LOVE working with children and adults. I have volunteer experience working with children in a pediatric clinic setting and lots of experience working with children in summer camp and educational contexts. I am especially passionate about supporting...
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Aubrey P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

School Psychologist + Yoga Teacher Who Loves Working With Children!

Hello! I hope you are finding grace, and joy, for you and your little in this new school year :) I want to be in service and offer my experience + passion for supporting well-being for young people, and their families. This is a time when more compassion and less expectation are so important as children + families and students +...
Hello, I believe intreating people the way I want to be treated. I have worked in environments of special need children and adults. I am caring and a gentle person with a positive attitude. I enjoy all walks of people and would love to help with someone who has special needs.
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Yolanda G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Bilingual Senior Care Giver

Hello, I have been a care taker for years now. I started out by taking care of my parents. Then the jobs just kept coming to me. I'd describe my personality as super positive, happy, helpful I enjoy taking care of seniors because I like to make a difference in each of their days. Try to accommodate to their individuals needs...
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Emma W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-32/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Behavior Tech

Hi there! I'm Emma, and I have both personal and professional experience caring for people with disabilities. My brother is on the autism spectrum and is non verbal, and I spent my life caring for him via bathing, grooming, cooking, and cleaning. More recently, I have been working as a Behavior Tech in a SPED classroom, working...
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Marlene D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Behavioral Specialist

I have been a Behavioral Specialist for 3 years now going on 4. I absolutely love my job working with kids is my passion. I'm pursuing my ABA journey by continuing school. I'd be so excited to help your family out!
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Shara M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Kind Gentle Joyful Aide With 30 Yrs Experience

Hello, my name is Shara. Caring for individuals with unique abilities has been my passion since I was a teenager. I began by coaching Special Olympics track, swimming, and basketball, and I quickly fell in love with this amazing community. Over the years, I've worked in a variety of environments offering support and...
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Elena P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Part Time

My name is Thess, I am responsible , loving person and I am passionate about everything I do and I love children, I believed that children deserve love and dignity and should care for a though they are your own family.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have a years' worth of experience working with autistic, epileptic, and physically handicapped individuals. I am currently enrolled through In-Home Support Services (IHSS) and have been providing assistance and also implementing personal life skills to those people, ranging from how to navigate working on a personal...
I have been a nanny and a babysitter on off my whole life. It was my go to side job growing up, and still now into my adulthood. I am 25, and just completed my certification in nurse assisting (CNA). I am extremely compassionate, and care deeply about people. My favorite job which I still miss is being a service coordinator....
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Taylor W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Care Provider

Hello! My name is Taylor, and I am a 24-year-old UCSC graduate. I have 5+ years of experience caring for children ranging from 3 mo - 10 years old. Additionally, for the past 2 years, I worked extensively with adults and the elderly (ages 20-85) as a case manager and mental health worker, both in residential care and...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lindsay L.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-41/hr2 yrs exp

Looking For Work As A Nanny(:

Hi(: I hope my profile finds you well, my names Lindsay I'm from Santa Cruz California and in my time living here I've done many different care programs from working in my churches daycare I attended as a young adult to babysitting. My current job for the last 3 years of my adult career has been in the school system I'm...
Lindsay can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Cassie M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-33/hr6 yrs exp

Loving Sitter And Fun Personality

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello parents my names Cassie! I am a 24-year-old experienced nanny. I love all things outdoors, arts, music, and reading. I have done child care for about 6 years. I have loads of experience working with children from the ages 3 and up. I have worked at daycares, teaching kids how to snowboard, tutoring and co-teaching...
Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Santa Cruz, CA

Tori P.

5.0

Tori worked full-time for over a year with our young adult daughter who uses a wheelchair and has some learning challenges. She is compassionate, dependable and motivated and is a dedicated, committed caregiver. I recommend her highly!

- Joanne M.

Ava H.

5.0

What a wonderful sitter for ny daughters fragile premie. Excellent job. Totally someone you cam depend on. She was here all night so jy exhausted daughter could finally sleep. Totally recommend

- Cheryl F.

Tori P.

5.0

Tori is a gem. She brings a relaxed and humorous energy that has been a perfect fit for my autistic adult daughter who requires significant supports. Things can be challenging and unpredictable with the job and Tori takes it all in stride. She approaches my daughter not as a list of tasks...

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Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.