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Alison V.

Everyone Gets Old If They're Lucky

Los Altos, CA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
3 years experience
Mobility assistance
home modification
errands
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Alison is reliable, caring, and understands her clients. She brings many skills to the job, including suggestions to make her clients‘ life easier and...

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Special Needs Companion

Los Altos, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
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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Los Altos, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
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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Full Time Care Giver Available Live In Or Live Out.

Los Altos, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Visiting nurse
hospice services
home modification
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have been working with Geriatrics for almost 23years. I have either worked through agencies or through direct employment in different places around California. I worked with both male and female patients in various ages with different Diagnosis namely: Alzheimers, Dementia, Diabetes , Parkinson's Disease, with Catheter and...
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Direct Support Professional, Caregiver

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I used to work at Norcal Carehomes in San Mateo 2010-2012. I work with people with developmental disabilities like Autism, Hearing Impaired, Mobility challenges, Cognitive disabilities for young and adults clients. I used to dropped them off at Day Program, take them to outings and events, shopping, walking, recreational parks...

Danny J. says "I have been quadriplegic for 27 plus years and have had many caregivers to help with personal care and Meigs is the best caregiver I've ever had! She is...

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Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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.

Bart S. says "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...

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Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Mobility assistance
errands
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Susan and For the moment I have moved to San Mateo County and currently live in Redwood City I am looking for something local here I love And I am also available to work in the Bay Area, meaning other Connie. I have very good experience as a caregiver seniors, I have taken several from Career pathway....

Care Member says "I hired Susan to help with my aging parents. She was incredible! She was helpful, compassionate, and had such a lovely rapport with them. She went out...

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Cupertino, CA

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
errands
dementia
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jennifer and currently working with children with Autism and/developmental delays /disabilities. With working with the elderly, I have experience with older adults at the Senior Center and Adult Day Health Center in OT ( participants ranging from MS, Diabetes, Dementia, etc), I've done many activities from...

Care Member says "Jennifer taught my 93 year old mother how to exercise for better mobility and strength. She helped her to strengthen her back and legs for easier...

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Dog Lover - Experience - Personal Assistant - Compassion - Food Lover

Santa Clara, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
home modification
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Cleber, I have 5 years of experience. I worked with patients with different health conditions from different ages I help patients with difficulties completing basic tasks, people with disabilities and with mental disorders. My main duties include administering medications, helping patients bathing, dressing,...

Care Member says "Cleberson is very kind, conscientious, knowledgeable, and takes initiative in caring for our elderly father. He knows how to deal with difficult...

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Special Needs Consultant/Educator/Teacher

Cupertino, CA

4.6(1)
from
$65/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I enjoy providing parent support to children and young adults with Autism and other developmental delays by helping them become more independent. I will work on simple, yet essential routines- refining their fine motor skills, sensory issues, academic and social skills and more. By providing these services-it give parents a...

Care Member says "Jennifer did a great motivating my special needs son play basketball, do yoga and work on art projects. "

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Experienced Care Provider, Special Needs

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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,...

Lee B. says "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...

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Caregiver

Redwood City, CA

1.0(0)
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$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
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.
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Redwood City, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
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,...
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Sunnyvale, CA

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$28/hr
2 years experience
My name is Julia and I'm a rising fourth year nursing student looking for a summer position! I hope to become a neonatal or pediatric nurse, focusing on GI, complex medical needs, or critical care/ICU. In addition to my 8 years of experience with babysitting, I have 2 years of experience working with an elementary school age...
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SPED Children Caregiver

Redwood City, CA

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$22/hr
I have multiple years of experience working with children on the spectrum. I work in a classroom setting and focus on assisting students to achieve their individual goals whether they regard life skills or academic skills or both. I truly enjoy teaching and seeing the improvement in students after working on their goals each...
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Redwood City, CA

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$31/hr
I am a single mother. I raised 3adult kids already. One of my kid has ADD/ADHD. I would like to help young family to raise their kid.
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Sunnyvale, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Hello, I was a school bus driver for 21 years for children and youth with special needs. I transported them to and from school and home. I was responsible for them while they were in my bus. I am very compassionate with them because they are special to God. They are the apple of God's eyes. I enjoy working with special needs...
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Atherton, CA

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$25/hr
I am a preschool ABA therapist for students who have Autism at the Creative Learning Center in Redwood City. I work full time during my breaks in college and I am extremely dedicated to my students. I have a lot of experience with verbal and nonverbal children, and will be extremely qualified with one on one care. I have...
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Graciela M.

Alviso, CA

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$26/hr
3 years experience
Hello my name is Graciela and I am a future special education teacher. I am getting my mild to moderate Special Education master's and teaching credential at San Jose State University. I have experience at a Post- Secondary school with young adults on the spectrum as well. I am passionate about helping through listening,...
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Sunnyvale, CA

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$25/hr
I am well experience caregiver for 10 years. I have take cared of seniors with light, mild, and severe dementia. And adults with autism. I am very patient and friendly person with a very respectful heart. I am open for background check and references for people and facilities that I have worked with. I am very professional,...
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  • 60 special needs adult care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.75/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs adult care is 5.0

Recent special needs adult care reviews from local parents in Los Altos, CA

Special Needs Adult Care in Los Altos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs adult care

Alison V.

Alison is reliable, caring, and understands her clients. She brings many skills to the job, including suggestions to make her clients‘ life...

- Care member

Meigs C.

I have been quadriplegic for 27 plus years and have had many caregivers to help with personal care and Meigs is the best caregiver I've ever...

- Danny J.

Jill R.

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...

- Bart S.

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