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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Los Altos, CA

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Los Altos, CA

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Alison V.


Los Altos, CA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Everyone Gets Old If They're Lucky

4.7

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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: Meal prep, errands, home modification, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Alison helped me pack, unpack, and organize from a move. She was very efficient, careful, and made the transition go so well. She listened to what I wanted but also made some great suggestions for setting up our things. My husband was in the hospital, and I have...

Karin M.

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Alison V.


Los Altos, CA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Companion

I have delicate experience working with neurodiverse learners and enjoy the challenge of communicating with alternative learning styles. I have experience working with adults on the autism spectrum, developmental delays, memory impairment, physical disabilities, and terminal illnesses. I am patient and love to advance my skills...
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Sarahi O.


Los Altos, CA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Sarahi I'm currently completing my studies in Early Childhood. I have 6+ years experience working with children. I'm currently working as an after-school program teacher. I also have a lot experience working with children on the autism spectrum and other special needs. Feel free to ask any other questions about...
Hello, families! My name is Karoline. Portuguese is my first language, but I also speak English and a little Spanish, as well as Brazilian Sign Language (I plan to learn ASL soon). I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, and working with children is my life. I love what I do. I have worked with both typical and atypical...
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Alex F.


Los Altos, CA

$25-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I play beach volleyball for West Valley College and I am pursuing a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. In my free time, I love to rock climb as well as create art in the forms of painting, drawing, and crocheting. I'd describe my be outgoing, patient, and bubbly which is why I connect and work well with kids. I found a deep...
Alex can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Josie A.


Stanford, CA

$15-28/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic And Passionate Sitter

Hello! My name is Josie , and I am from San Diego, California. I have 6 years of experience with babysitting kids ranged from 5 months-13 years, and kids with special needs as well! I am passionate about being an involved sitter, and really enjoy getting to know the kids and help them learn new skills.
Josie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Josie is the best!!! I really can’t say enough good things about her. She’s super sweet and gentle, a total natural with little ones. I’ve known her and her family for a long time, and I can confidently say she is someone you can rely on and trust to genuinely care...

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Doha R.


Mountain View, CA

$50/hr9 yrs exp

Private Nanny

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

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Doha is creative, organized, and extremely reliable. She came up with a schedule for the children every week. We loved that she always took into account our kids' interests and passions, but she also consciously exposed them to new things and activities that would...

Bryan M.

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Jill R.


Mountain View, CA

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am passionate about what I do because through my extensive training with a physical therapist, occupational therapist and speech therapist that I can greatly enhance the facilitation of development of the child and help with the family.
5.0
"Jill was awesome! She was always there when she said she would be, was really friendly and just a pleasure to work with. She helped me 7 days a week getting ready in the mornings and made it an awesome experience. She learns things really quickly, is very careful...

Bart S.

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Lilly H.


Sunnyvale, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Grandmother With Plenty Of Space In The Heart, Looking For Grandchildren

Hi, there! My name is Lilly. I am mother and grandmother, with many years of experience as a babysitter. I know how hard its leave the most precious of our life to a stranger! Let me tell you a little bit about me, I have been married to the same person for 22 years and I deserve a medal! I have lots of patience, common sense,...
Lilly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Evangeline M.


Sunnyvale, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Providing A Safe And Nurturing Environment For Children

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

First Aid

CPR

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Wemerson R.


Mountain View, CA

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Wonderful Nanny/older Brother For Your Kids

Hi! 7-year experienced nanny, caring for all kinds of kids, including special needs. Currently, I care for a wonderful 4-year-old special needs child but am seeking a new opportunity for growth and better self-development. I believe in positive education and patience as key pillars for raising a child. I studied physical...
Wemerson can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Wemerson helped us out for spring break. The lads loved him and played games with him. They all also went out to museums, etc. and had a great time."

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Donna L.


Sunnyvale, CA

$35/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Skilled With Special Needs Children

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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Donna take care my daughter very well, an my son loves Donna so much!"

Ren L.

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Lilian M.


Menlo Park, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working as a family assistant for over 17 years also working as a night nurse with newborn. With my experience I have learned how fun working with all kind smart, curious, funny, challenging and special need kids. They have their own personality. I believe kids need patience fun, love and discipline. I believe a...
Lilian can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lilian, or Nini as well call her, has been with our family for almost 3 years and joined us when our first daughter was 4 months old. We have been extremely lucky to have Nini in our lives. We moved from CA to NY while Nini was with us and Nini offered to help with...

Todd P.

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Barbara S.


Mountain View, CA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Provider, Special Needs

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.

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Jennifer L.


Cupertino, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs/Preschool Educator

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, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Aracelly B.


Redwood City, CA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver

1.0

(1)

Hello my name is Aracelly. I have experienced as caregiver many year because I have my father who lives with me, and he needs help because he has dialysis 3 times a week. I like to work with people who need help. Right now I am currently student at Cañada college, I am taking classes special need education.
Aracelly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Miranda R.


Alviso, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Summer Sitter!

I have four years of experience with babysitting. I have babysat many of my family member's children and was hired by my former high school teacher to babysit her2-year-old son. I also have experience with special needs children, as I grew up with a sister with Down Syndrome. I can help with Travel, Swimming Supervision,...
Miranda can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Yaya R.


Redwood City, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

I am a caregiver for more than 20years for elderly patients and children I also have experience work with autism spectrum disorder patients food intolerance and other special Needs I speak fluent English , Portuguese and Spanish . I would Love to help to help your love one providing great companionship to special needs,...
Yaya can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
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Katheryn T.


Santa Clara, CA

$28-30/hr5 yrs exp

Friendly And Patient

Hi! My name is Katheryn, Ive worked as a nanny for the past 5 years and have built relationships with families that will last a lifetime! I love kids and love being somebody aside from their parents that they can trust and depend on. I have experience with ages 2-10 and with special needs. Looking for a new family that could use...
Katheryn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sarah D.


Menlo Park, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Nanny!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sarah, and welcome to my profile. I have dedicated the past 14 years to working with children in various roles, including as a nanny, special needs/autism nanny, ESL teacher, teaching assistant, and behavioral therapist. My extensive experience with children with autism has been a significant part of both my...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Los Altos, CA

Alison V.

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 laundry, food prep, schedule...

- Mattie C.

Josie A.

5.0

Josie cared for our two girls several times when we had social and work obligations, including an entire week in which she arrived early in the morning, got the kids ready for school, and dropped them off when I had to be at work early. She was great with the girls, always arrived on time or early,...

- Care member

Doha R.

5.0

Doha helped us for a week take care of our 9 month old son, who was dealing with a pretty tough cold at the time. Doha was very caring and put in the extra effort to make him feel comfortable when he was clearly not feeling very well. Thank you Doha!

- John D.

Jill R.

5.0

Jill was awesome! She was always there when she said she would be, was really friendly and just a pleasure to work with. She helped me 7 days a week getting ready in the mornings and made it an awesome experience. She learns things really quickly, is very careful and pays attention to detail. She...

- Bart S.

Wemerson R.

5.0

Wemerson helped us out for spring break. The lads loved him and played games with him. They all also went out to museums, etc. and had a great time.

- Care member

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