Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Soquel, CA

$25-35/hr • 5 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.

Isabella M.

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Warm Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Isabella. Thank you for your interest. I have been working with babies for 15 years consecutively. I love this age because of the quality of presence it requires and gives. I am attuned to the subtle communication of babies and am able to provide a high quality of warm and loving care. I love being in nature...

Tessa Z.

$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Compassionate Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Tessa, an experienced care giver looking forward to meeting you! I've worked as a nanny in the past and spent a year working at a special needs school. My goal is to become a pediatric occupational therapist and I spent the summer working with a therapist who helps children on the spectrum. I'm compassionate,...

Tessa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Erika H.

$25/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Oona B.

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Oona and I'm a 23-year-old student. I'm going into my senior year at ucsc and manage a small flower farm in Soquel. I've been babysitting/nannying since I was 13. I babysat for multiple families and some with multiple children ranging from newborns to middle school aged children. I also have experience with...

Oona can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping

Rachel O.

$17-20/hr • 7 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,...

Joanna T.

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Children Are Our Next Generation Let Be Positive Influences!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I've had a lifelong love for caring for kids . I've been a nanny for five wonderful families and have looked after my nieces, nephews, and two God daughters, one with special needs. There hasn't been a kid I've met that I haven't liked or and I haven't met a kid that doesn't like me. I love inspiring their imagination and...

Joanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0

"Jo took care of my twin boys from 9 months to 2 years old and I wish we could have her with us forever. She has so much positive energy, creativity, and kindness. She mindfully encouraged independence -- "You've got this!" she would say. I trust her completely. I...

Amy F.

Laura C.

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

5.0

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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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0

"Laura took excellent care of our 8 and 11 yo sons for 1.5 years. We were sad she moved. She picked them up from school and drove them to after school activities 3 days a week. Other days she played with them at the park, or thought of fun exercises to do in the...

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Tori P.

$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced And Graduate-Educated Caregiver

5.0

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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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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...

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Megan H.

Scotts Valley, CA

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've worked for IHSS along with a program called balance4kids where I would go into the schools and be a one to one aid for kids with different special needs. I also attended a lot of events for special needs kids with my little sister who has Downs syndrome.

Tori P.

$30-35/hr • 2 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...

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"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.

$24/hr • 4 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

(1)

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, meal prep, grocery shopping

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

Kenneth G.

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Family Assistant/ Odd Jobs/ Pet Care/ House sitting/ And More

5.0

(1)

I have worked with a variety of children in a variety of settings since 1994. First as a tennis coach for kids, then as a Residential Treatment Counselor for 10+ years, in-home Autism Therapist, as a Family Assistant on a large estate in Santa Cruz for 9 years, and as a special needs caregiver for 6+ years. I am currently a...

Kenneth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Sofia W.

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I currently go to community college, in hopes of becoming a marriage and family therapist! I have sat for my 4 younger cousins my entire life, as well as a special needs child for a year! I adore family and children and am happy to lend a helping hand whenever needed :)

Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

Megan H.

Scotts Valley, CA

$19-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

My names Megan, I've been working and caregiving for a wide range of kids, adults, seniors and special needs for many years. Each requiring a different level of high care. I'm CPR and first aid certified along with having experiencing doing shifts on an ambulance while I was Perusing a career in fire.

Megan can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more

Lauren D.

$30-35/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Aleah A.

Felton, CA

$30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nurturing Nature Music And Creativity

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Emily H.

$17-22/hr • 1 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...

Maria C.

Ben Lomond, CA

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver: Non Vaccinated

Hello, I have been caring for a special needs teenager for 3 1/2 years. I am compassionate and patient. I believe in respect and teaching people. I am certified with Quality Respite and IHSS. I partner with family for best interest of child.

Samantha C.

$19-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Samantha UCSC 3rd Year Chemistry Student