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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 $22/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Watsonville, CA

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Laura C.


Aptos, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

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

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi all! A little about my work experience: I've been taking care of little kids for a couple years now, whether that be family members or actual babysitting gigs! Recently I had an opportunity to work at a summer camp which offered extra support for behaviorally challenged and special needs students, which was completely...
Hana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
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Megan H.


Scotts Valley, CA

$20-25/hr5 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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Lauren G.


Scotts Valley, CA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Lauren, Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Lauren! I have worked as a private nanny for 3 families a total of 4 years. Since starting Care. com I have worked with over 15 families within the app! I also teach kids ballet classes at my local dance studio and have been doing that for 3 years! I love teaching it is so fun watching little ones grow into their...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lauren is fabulous! She has come a couple of times. She is a really fast learner and knows exactly what I need. She is great with my babies and toddlers! "

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Joanna T.


Marina, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Children Are Our Next Generation Let Be Positive Influences!

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, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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...

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Melanie M.


Salinas, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! Thank you for considering me to help your family! I have ample experience and education in ABA, and with ASD and other cognitive and physical disabilities. My professional strengths include patience, attention to detail, flexibility, great communication and organization skills. Characteristics that make me great with kids...
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Deborah D.


Marina, CA

$12-17/hr4 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, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, respite care
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: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Tessa Z.


Soquel, CA

$20-35/hr3 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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!
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Malyn F.


Felton, CA

$15-20/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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Mayra R.


Gilroy, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs And Regular Nanny

I'm a para Educator and work for the county office of education for 23 years. I work with the medical fragile , my role at my work is . Medication, seizures, Gt feeding, suction. Keeping records on everything and every procedure I provide on students plus I was a nanny and a caregiver for 23 years as well but lately, three years...
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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Megan D.


Marina, CA

$16-27/hr4 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...
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, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
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Aleah A.


Felton, CA

$30/hr4 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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Rachel O.


Soquel, CA

$15-20/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,...
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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