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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Watsonville, CA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Watsonville, CA

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Megan H.


Scotts Valley, CA

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

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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.
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Ava H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$24/hr • 4 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Deborah D.


Marina, CA

$17/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have been working in Special Education for MPUSD for around 9 years and also after school care for special need adults for over 4 years. I have my own transportation
Deborah can also help with: Transportation, errands, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep
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Michele L.


Scotts Valley, CA

$17-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

I've been a care provider almost my entire life. I've worked with babies. children with special needs and seniors. I'm a good natured fun loving person. I have several letters of recommendation. I'm CPR & first aide certified. Im also a certified medical assistant. I'm a hard worker I'm honest adaptable and loyal. I have an...
Michele can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, respite care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

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Tessa Z.


Soquel, CA

$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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Cassandra C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-27/hr • 7 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Bianca H.


Salinas, CA

$17-19/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi my name is Bianca I'm 22 years old I have always took care of someone right out of high school I worked with adults who have special needs for three years then I became a caregiver to a client who also has special needs. I'm very good natured compassionate and caring. I love talking and getting to know someone I'm also fully...
Bianca can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
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Marlene D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr • 3 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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Erika H.


Soquel, CA

$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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Megan D.


Marina, CA

$17-27/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have 5 years of experience with babysitting/ care taking. I have worked at a day care at a gym working with kids from 6 months to 12 years. I have plenty of experience working with just a few to 15 children at a time. I have 7 years working with special needs. I have references and would love to meet to see if I'm a potential...
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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: Meal prep, dementia, respite care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
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Aubrey P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-50/hr • 10 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 +...
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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Rebecca T.


Gilroy, CA

$17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi I'm becca! I'm from gilroy california and i'm a senior in highschool! I do all star cheer and I also coach a mini team at my cheer gym once a week! I am also certified in CPR, AED and First aid. I have experience on coaching kids from ages 5-11 and I have experience on how to handle them and all the craziness. I love to...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ysabella L.


Santa Cruz, CA

$21-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Babysitter

Hi! I'm a passionate and energetic caregiver with 10+ years of experience working with kids of all ages, including those with special needs. I currently work at both a high school and an elementary school, and I love creating fun, engaging experiences for children through crafts, sports, and hands-on activities. I'm also happy...
Ysabella can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jackie L.


Salinas, CA

$25-35/hr

Full-Time Special Needs Provider Available

With over 10 years of experience in home Healthcare as a Caregiver; I am an expert relationship builder with proven adaptability in diverse situations. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, results oriented, hard-working, trustworthy and reliable. I have strong analytical skills in solving problems of diverse situations with an...
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Mackenzie S.


Gilroy, CA

$17-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

I enjoy helping others and in the past I have work with both special needs children and have been a nanny for 3 children. I always enjoy helping my own grandmother with household duties, yard work, driving her to run her errands and taking her to Doctors appointments as well as just hanging out with her and playing games,(she is...
Mackenzie can also help with: Visiting physician
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Monica B.


Gilroy, CA

$23-38/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Monica. I have over 25 years experience working with children, older adults and special-needs clients. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and a graduate of Gavilan College with a degree in Social Science . I am an organized, multitasker who requires minimal supervision. I also was a substitute teacher at a...
Monica can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Nancy C.


San Juan Bautista, CA

$21-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Get To Know Me!

I'd describe my personality as easy going, hardworking, and caring. I like caring for people with special needs because I have experience working with children with special needs and I love making a difference in a family's life. I started caring for people with special needs when I started my career after graduating from...
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Deborah D.


Marina, CA

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Am Available Most Weekends

I have worked in a Special Ed for almost 12 years . I worked mostly with students between 18 and 22 years of age doing community base instruction . I have done after school care for my autism students . Right now I'm working in a high school during the week and looking for extra work for weekends

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