Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Santa Cruz, CA

I am a 39-year-old mother of one who has a fondness How for all animals, including larger, breeds, and animals with special needs. I am a board-certified behavior analyst who's worked with children ages three months to 24 years of age with varying levels of developmental disabilities, including a specialty in behavioral...

Kyndall can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

Malyn F.

Felton, CA

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Baby Sitter and Nanny

I took care of 3 newborns to toddlers. I have a lot of experiences with the children especially traveling with family before. I had experience working with special needs when I worked in an orphanage in the Philippines several years ago. I love kids, to be around, helping them and taking care of them while the parents are away....

Kyndall A.

Boulder Creek, CA

$24-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Board Certified Behavior Analysis

I am currently a board certified Behavior analysis and have been for the last 10 years. I've worked both in private settings in-home clinic based and within the community. I've also had experience working with the school systems and group home care. I worked with children as young as 18 months up to adults at the age of 35 with...

Katie L.

Ben Lomond, CA

$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Nurturing and Caring Sitter

4.0

(1)

I worked with Children on the autism spectrum. Each individual that I worked with was very special to me. I have always been very patient and observant and with those qualities I learned a lot about the children I worked with. One girl love to listen to me read the Cat in the Hat while another boy I worked with loved to get his...

4.0

"Katie worked for our family for 9 months, picking up our 9 year old twin boys after school, taking them to local parks, lunch, music lessons, etc., then to home for homework and dinner. During the summer she worked full time and had the boys all day long. One of...

Gary W.

Amy W.

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiving Offered

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mom of 20 years. Certified teacher, extensive experience with special needs including autism and other intellectual disabilities. Fully vaccinated for Covid. I'm looking forward to meeting you and your family. **Looking for part time jobs within of Los Gatos. Available after school hours, evenings, overnights, and some...

Amy can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, hospice services, specialized care, companionship, visiting physician & more

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"She was very punctual and reliable. She got along well with my wife and did everything that we required. We would definitely recommend her to anyone that needs senior care."

Allan P.

Alexa A.

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Very Caring, Loving Nanny/Driver/HPA.

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

35 yrs. of experience, It is very fulfilling for me to provide care and assistance to people who need my help. My experience is in a home, infant & adult care that require an adult supervision and special needs independently and professionally. The tasks performed include medication reminder, preparing meals, feeding, bathing,...

Alexa can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, companionship, errands & more

Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0

"Alexa works for me and she is excellent. I would recommend her for child care without any hesitation. Anitha"

Anitha V.

Chelcie B.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving And Fun Nanny/Family Assistant

5.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a fun and nurturing nanny looking for a family who needs part time (on the books) help with care or misc projects. I love encouraging children's physical/mental development with age appropriate activities like reading, dancing, crafts, sensory bins/activities, games, and outings. I love to use baby sign language. I am very...

Chelcie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Chelcie is great with kids. She's every kid's dream sitter and every parent's right hand."

Michele M.

Melissa F.

Campbell, CA

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi !! My name is Melissa. I am 30 years Old. I have been a babysitter for the past 5 years, I graduated from College on Business in my country of origin Peru, I'd love to help you care for your children. I have always been good with children. I started with babysitting my neighbors kids and then realizing that I really love to...

Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep

5.0

"Melissa was our nanny for over a year. She was very reliable, very sweet, and a wonderful nanny. We would hire her again but my daughter will be in school. Wish her the best."

Sonya W.

Julio S.

$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full/part-time Caregiver Available!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings; I am a student at San Jose State and my background is in Psychology (major), and English Literature (minor). I have worked in a hospital setting, as well as privately for families as a tutor and mentor, and as a physical therapist and companion with elderly patients. Whatever your particular care needs are, I am...

5.0

"We hired Julio for a short-term visit to California for our young adult special needs son. I cannot recommend Julio enough. He was punctual, attentive, compassionate, capable and very willing to learn medical care he was not familiar with. He picked up everything...

Jacqueline T.

Alexa A.

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny - Child Care - Mother's Assistant

5.0

(8)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

It is very fulfilling for me to provide a happy, responsible, nurturing, learning, and safe environment to children. My experience in home child day and night care is from infants to older children that require adult supervision, as well as with special needs. The tasks I have performed include driving to various appointments,...

Alexa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Alexa has helped us taking our children to different activities. She is very prompt and takes good care of the kids."

Sreeram A.

Abigail J.

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

I'm a 22-year-old woman whom loves kids currently a college student studying to be an elementary teacher. I want to experience and get more knowledge of how it is to be around kids. I am reliable, friendly and always fun I am as well a certified medical assistant. I am one 3 years experienced and Experienced and taken care of a...

Melissa T.

Campbell, CA

$27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

5.0

(6)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been working with children for the last 25 years in a school setting and as a nanny, from infants, through high school age kids. I have some experience working with special needs children. I was a single mom and raised my son who is now 30 years old. I am very patient and understanding and enjoy working with children. One...

Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance

Skills:

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"I have had the wonderful opportunity to meet and get to know Melissa! She has been an AMAZING Nanny to my Granddaughter, from infant age, to now, four years of age. Every moment of their day is quality time. From silly moments with giggles, to learning...

Suzanne S.

Laura C.

Aptos, CA

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Responsible And Reliable With Several Years Of Experience Caring For Children Of All Ages!!

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a responsible, patient, and reliable individual that has over 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including infants and special needs. I have been a nanny for several years, and have also worked in private and state preschools all over California, which require Early Childhood Developmental Units (I have...

Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Laura is a respectful and responsible individual, who goes over and beyond to ensure all children and families receive the best possible care. I had the pleasure working directly with Laura at a preschool in Newport Beach, CA, where she was a valuable team member...

Christy L.

Marylyn R.

$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Very Responsable Babysitting

5.0

(10)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have experience with twins, new born, infants, toddlers and Early school. I have experience with special needs children. I have my First AID training and CPR Training. I took class Early Childhood Education (ECE). I have more then 10 years of experience, I am puntual, responsable, funny and I love play outside with kids. I...

Marylyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0

"Marylyn did an amazing job caring for our toddler boy. We are extremely satisfied and impressed by her level of professionalism and work ethic. She is trustworthy, experienced, organized and most importantly she engaged and played with our son throughout the day. I...

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Julio S.

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am an enthusiastic and patient individual with years of caregiving experience. I work with special needs children and adults teaching independent living skills, academics, and assisting with speech pathology. I customize my approach for each client based on their specific needs. In addition, I have spent countless summers...

Julio can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Brittany F.

$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Available Babysitter Majoring In Psychology!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Brittany and I am a 23-year-old college student finishing up my degree in psychology this quarter! I graduate in June. I have been working with children since I was 18 and have lots of experience with ages 0-17. I currently work at a daycare 2 days a week that specializes in children with chronic illnesses and...

Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

Fabiana L.

$16-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi my name is Fabiana, I am a student at UC Berkeley majoring in Spanish and education. I have worked with kids inside and outside a professional child care setting and have experience with all ages, I also have experience working with special needs children. I most recently worked at the YMCA as a swim coach

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

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Callie M.

$17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher & Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Callie and I am a college student with 2 years of experience working at a preschool/daycare! I am very responsible and I enjoy using creativity to entertain the kids. I am an optimism enthusiast and making sure the kids have fun and stay safe are always my top priorities. I can help them with their homework as...

Skills:

First Aid

Amrita M.

$25-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

During high school, I worked as a middle school math teacher and an assistant English teacher. I also volunteered to teach skiing to children with special needs. In college, I was an Economics tutor. After graduating in 2022, I volunteered at Higher Achievement, a nonprofit that provides mentorship to children in underserved...

Amrita can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep

Tamera P.

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Tammy P: Retired, Empty-Nester, 20+ Yrs Experience