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Special needs caregivers in Saratoga, CA
Miriam G.
Saratoga, CA
$22-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
I am highly experienced with children from infancy onwards and started babysitting in middle school. I am also Montessori-certified for ages 0-6 and have classroom experience both as a teacher and as a special needs aide.
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Tevita A.
Saratoga, CA
$22-27/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have a sister that was disabled so I look after her all my life. I'm friendly, very patient, kind-hearted, and soft-spoken!!
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: Meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning, companionship, transportation & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Alexa works for me and she is excellent. I would recommend her for child care without any hesitation.
Anitha"
Anitha V.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(3)
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: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"I hired Alison as a personal assistant for around two years and was thrilled by and so grateful for her support. I’m a busy professional who also struggles with ADHD and physical limitations. That’a why every week Alison was there to assist me with tasks such as...
Mattie C.
Claudia O.
Mountain View, CA
$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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
Evangeline M.
Sunnyvale, CA
$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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Vanessa R.
Boulder Creek, CA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have a lifetime of experience with children of all ages. Recently relocated to the area. Adventurous world traveler to 35 countries, amateur chef, music & animal lover. Kind, patient, nurturing, creative, fun & trustworthy. Stepmom to 1 daughter (3-8). I LOVE kids & will take care of them as if they're my own! I helped care...
Vanessa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"My son had a great time, thanks."
Care member
4.9
(20)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello, Families!
Hola, My name is Elvira L, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as your potential new professional nanny.
With over 15 years of dedicated childcare experience, I have had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from precious newborns to energetic preschoolers, and even those with special needs. Safety is...
Elvira can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"Exceptionally attentive. Knew about our child’s needs. Always responsive. Very flexible. Great all around. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lauren, a mother of 2 and I've been a professional nanny for 26 years. I have extensive experience with ages newborn- 13 years old & experience with children with allergies, medical needs and developmental/special needs.
I have been a nanny for my current family for 10 years and the kids are growing up (as they do!) and...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren has watched our 8 month old girl for the past 6 months but we are soon moving out of state. In short - we are so lucky to have found Lauren. She is kind, calm, and patient. Incredibly organized, a wonderful teacher. Creative and energetic and she is active...
Melissa R.
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 was helping me with my 2 kids (4 and 2 years old) couple of days/week after school for several months. She was picking them up from school, showering them, served them dinner, playing with them until their bedtime. My kids loved spending time with her and...
Sofia W.
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
"Donna take care my daughter very well, an my son loves Donna so much!"
Ren L.
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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Doha! I am a reliable, patient, and creative nanny. I have nine years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have five years experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor. I coached gymnastics to elementary aged children. I volunteered with the local Special Olympics and have extensive experience with...
Doha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Doha is reliable, compassionate, and creative. She has been our full-time nanny since August 2020. Our 2 kids (5) and (6) love being with her and learn so much from her. She is thoughtful about planning cool art projects and activities. She is also very...
Pamela C.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
I'm a dedicated nanny with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Management and over 10 years of childcare experience. I've cared for children aged 2 months to 13 years, working with 40+ families across diverse cultures.
My Qualifications:
TrustLine Certified (background checks cleared).
CPR, First Aid, and AED...
Ferihan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"Feri is fantastic. She is proactive, engaging, kind, and communicates comprehensively. The kids love her! And we feel great having her care for them. I would absolutely recommend her."
Care member
4.5
(15)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Maria and I am not only an experienced professional caregiver, but a mother of 4 myself. With over 10 years of care-giving experience, my references and referrals speak for themselves, which I would be happy to provide upon request. I am CPR certified and also fluent in Polish, Greek and English. I am available...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Maria as an exceptional babysitter. She has been consistently punctual and matches my 10-month-old son's energy, which is not an easy task. My son absolutely adores her and looks forward to spending time with her. She always cleans up before she...
Zill C.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I care for two siblings with autism, along with a third child who too has autism. They have taught me more than I could have ever anticipated. They have hearts of gold and are beautiful young human beings. I came into this not knowing much about autism, but I have learned so much and find it fastening to see them overcome their...
4.0
"Julia only worked with us briefly, but I would recommend her to work with your children. We have a son who is on the spectrum and can be very difficult; Julia did an excellent job with him. "
Molly L.
Melissa P.
Sunnyvale, CA
$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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Melissa was great! She was very active with my 8 year old son. They played basketball, cooked together in the kitchen to make dinner, watched a movie etc, and when we got home she was upstairs reading him a book before bed. Would definitely recommend!"
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with children with special needs from children with Autism, CP & Fragile X. With typical children, I have most experience mostly with age 1 to 10+. I would actively participate with children by engaging in fine motor skills, social play, arts & crafts to assist them with early academic learning with...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Kyndall A.
Boulder Creek, CA
$25-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Saratoga, CA
Alexa A.
5.0
Alexa works for me and she is excellent. I would recommend her for child care without any hesitation.
Anitha
- Anitha V.
Melissa F.
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.
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
Claudia O.
5.0
Claudia was our full-time nanny for both kids in their baby/toddler phases. The kids loved her because she was kind, patient, creative (drawing, clay, building!) , musical, and fun. I loved her because she was easy-going, helpful, and communicated openly with us (especially during Covid craziness)....
- Care member
Vanessa R.
5.0
Vanessa was great! Communicative, kind, and I felt like my kid was in good hands.
- Care member
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