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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Scotts Valley, CA

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Scotts Valley, CA

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Aleah A.


Felton, CA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Nurturing Nature Music And Creativity

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With years of babysitting experience, as well as being the daughter and occasional assistant of a Waldorf preschool teacher, I have learned the importance of creating enriching activities that foster a sense of wonder for nature, music, and art. Additionally, my training as a birth Doula and experience with special needs...
Aleah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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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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.
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Olivia Rose W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22-32/hr3 yrs exp

Olivia W From Santa Cruz, CA

I'm an outgoing and artsy college student at UC Santa Cruz majoring in education, and I love to work with kids! I have 3 years of childcare experience, plus on and off sitter jobs on the side for about 6 years. I also have 11 years of music theory knowledge. I can help with housekeeping and swimming supervision, as well as arts...
Olivia Rose can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Torey P.


Felton, CA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Kind, Creative, Athletic Caregiver

I am a kind, compassionate, and reliable caregiver looking for a long-term position in the Santa Cruz area. I have had experience working with individuals with a wide variety of needs, and I bring a hard-working attitude and a willingness to assist families with whatever it is they need support with. I am an excellent cook with...
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Cassandra C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-27/hr7 yrs exp

Just A Reasonable And Kind Human, Who Genuinely Enjoys Kids.

Hi! I have worked with children in so many wonderful settings. From 2 years as a horse wrangler and teacher at summer camp, nannying for multiple families over the years, tutoring in English Literature, in-town day camps, and volunteering at a special-needs equine therapy center, I have learned so much about relating to...
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Renee S.


Ben Lomond, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have raised two children. I worked at a daycare hor 5 years and I have worked in a church nursery for the last 15 years. I love children, especially babies. I have also worked with special needs children with down syndrome, autism, William's syndrome and medically fragile children. I am willing to do any tasks necessary to...
Renee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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...
Hello, My name is Melanie . I am 24 yrs old. I have about 5 yrs of experience in the caregiving industry. I've been working with young teenagers with special needs for about 2 yrs. I am also the oldest of 6 growing up my parents didn't have the resources for child care so I became all of my siblings Nany. With care. com I have...
Melani can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Rachel O.


Soquel, CA

$17-20/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitter/nanny

I've worked with children with special needs in various settings! For starters, I tutored a 6-year-old girl in reading for about a year who was diagnosed with severe A. D. H. D. My main goals with working for her was for her to be able to read at her age level, and doing so required on my end a lot of patience, energy, focus,...
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Marcie M.


Soquel, CA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker

I enjoy being with special needs individuals, especially along the Autism and Downs Syndrome spectrum. I also have experience with CP. I have worked in school settings with special needs classes with dance and music as well.
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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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Malyn F.


Felton, CA

$17-20/hr10 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....
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Erika H.


Soquel, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver, Companion At Your Servi

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as an elderly care giver and a nanny for over 20+years. I have full experience with perfectly healthy to special needs (children and adults) even including hospice care. I'm a natural born giver who is extremely compassionate, attentive, and patient. I love to care for, assist, connect and teach others. Full...
Erika can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hannah L.


Aptos, CA

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny Available

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Hi parents! I am a 29-year-old woman who just moved back to Santa Cruz to be near family. I graduated Cal Poly SLO with a BS in Marketing and Minor in Social Studies. I worked through college with a few daycare/nanny positions. First at the San Luis Obispo Country Club as the Club Daycare Provider. I worked at the Lahontan Golf...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Samantha C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$19-50/hr4 yrs exp

Samantha UCSC 3rd Year Chemistry Student

Hello! My name is Samantha and I am currently a student at UCSC. I have more than 4 years of childcare experience, from working as a counselor at summer camps and babysitting in my home town. I have experience with special needs children as well! I'd describe my personality as bubbly, friendly and caring I started 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!
Hello, nice to meet you! My name is Eva and I have resided in Santa Cruz for three years after attending SFSU. Since then, I have worked as an assistant teacher and an occupational aide at the preschool-second grade level, providing support for special needs students. In addition, I have worked in children's entertainment,...
Eva can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Lauren D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Creative, Patient, And Fun Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As an accounting professional and proud aunty, I still enjoy working with kids as I did all through my school years. While saving for home improvement projects, I'm excited to be back to care. com to build on 15+ years of childcare experience. I appreciate working with all ages and meeting each child where their age, interest,...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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