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60 special needs adult care are listed in Santa Cruz, CA

The average rate is $21/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 5 years

Special needs adult care in Santa Cruz, CA

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Lauren R.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

LBz Special Helperz Multi Services

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Hello my name is Lauren, I am the owner of LBz Special Helperz, a multi-services company offering non-medical home care, cleaning/laundry services, personal shopper assistance, meal prep/catering & home/office organization. I'm an experienced caregiver with 15 years of experience caring for the elderly and disabled. I also have...
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Gemma L.


Santa Cruz, CA

$5-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available For Special Needs Adults Or Children

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I am currently only taking specific jobs as my schedule is very full, but look forward to working with the right families for the right needs so that we all are happy! Thank you ~ I am currently enrolled with Ashford University and am going to school full-time. I am a cultural anthropology major and love it! I have a horse,...
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Marsea M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker

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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.
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Natasha J.


Santa Cruz, CA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver For Individuals With Special Needs

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I have been working with adults with disabilities for the past 8 years. I have worked at day programs, group homes and at one point, I was a live-in. I hope to start working with teens and children in this community as well. I have experience with many types of disabilities and behaviors and strive to help each individual attain...

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I'm very passionate in the caregiving field to me it's much more than caregiving itself. I've had 16 years experience providing a variety of support to people in the special needs community of all ages this includes assisting seniors. My skills include, budgeting, medication, hygiene, bathing, transportation, community...
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Marialouise S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello, I've worked with children that have special needs for 11 years now through Santa Cruz city school district. I've worked with a variety of ages ranging from preschool to middle school. SH classroom, SDC classroom, and RSP classroom.
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Rachel S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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I have 10 years of caregiving experience with 7 years of lead supervision. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene/Medication and Brushing Protocol along with transportation to and from grocery stores.
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Mia P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr9 yrs exp

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Hey there, my name is Mia! I am a recent college graduate from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in Sociology and a minor in Psychology. I recently moved back home to Santa Cruz and I am looking for part-time care jobs. I am an energetic, hard working, and responsible individual. I have always had a passion for caring for children....
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Noelia F.


Santa Cruz, CA

$21-26/hr

Caregiver/housemate

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Hello my name is Noelia C. I have four years working as a caregiver for adults with special needs. I am looking forward to gaining more experience in child care. I have about 6 years of experience taking care of infants, from ages 3months-toddlers, since I am oldest of three which made me experience maturity at a very young age....
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Zoey H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Young College Student Passionate In Providing Care

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Hi my name is Zoey. I started working for people with disabilities at Camp Harmon in the Santa Cruz mountains. From there, I was employed as a live in nanny in California and London for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I currently work for Cedars of Marin as a support care aid and am trained to handle personal and...

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Hello, I believe intreating people the way I want to be treated. I have worked in environments of special need children and adults. I am caring and a gentle person with a positive attitude. I enjoy all walks of people and would love to help with someone who has special needs.
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Emma W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-32/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Behavior Tech

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Hi there! I'm Emma, and I have both personal and professional experience caring for people with disabilities. My brother is on the autism spectrum and is non verbal, and I spent my life caring for him via bathing, grooming, cooking, and cleaning. More recently, I have been working as a Behavior Tech in a SPED classroom, working...
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Rebecca K.


Santa Cruz, CA

$19-24/hr2 yrs exp

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I started my work with special needs in high school after I had a friend struggling with her autism. I've worked with people of all ages. 4-40. Each person is different. My approach is very observation based. First I watch certain behaviors (physical and verbal reactions), get to know what I can through conversation (if the...
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Julianne B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Child And Senior Caregiver

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I have worked at the elementary, middle and high school level as a one on one special education para-educator. I most recently helped to take care of my uncle that had dementia and was living in a memory care facility.
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Marissa S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22-25/hr1 yrs exp

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I have a years' worth of experience working with autistic, epileptic, and physically handicapped individuals. I have been providing assistance and also implementing personal life skills to those people, ranging from how to navigate working on a personal computer or iPad, making and keeping appointments, and improving their...
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Olivia L.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-30/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Olivia! I'm a rising junior, studying Global and Community Health at the University of California Santa Cruz, and I'm hoping to find more work this summer! I'm currently employed at the home health-care company, as a living and community support aide for disabilities. I worked as an aide for two families in Santa...
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Kayla S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$21-40/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Seeking Part Time Hours

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I have been a caregiver for over 8 years for seniors and people woth disabilities. I have experience with hygiene, housekeeping, transfers, range of motion exercises, and memory care. I have my associates degree in sociology.
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Lindsay P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

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I have 15+ years of experience in providing in home care services. I have experience caring for seniors, including Alzheimer's & dementia, as well as hospice seniors. I also have experience caring for children, both with and without disabilities, as well as autistic young adults.
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Aimee L.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Honest With Kindness, Bring Back Humanity

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I have 6 years of experience. I have worked with dementia, you never run out of something to talk about patience is a virtue. Diabetic it's all about balance, what we put in our body truly comes out in someway. Colostomy bags it's not much different then changing diaper. Legally blind doesn't mean disabled always. Stage 4 cancer...
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Emma W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$26-32/hr

Dependable And Warm Caregiver

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I would love to help you and/or your loved one with meal prep, laundry, groceries or bathing! My brother has a disability, so I spent my whole life providing care for him, and it has been so fulfilling for me. I would love to do the same for your family!
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Celina F.


Santa Cruz, CA

$24-34/hr7 yrs exp

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Hi there! I am a recent graduate of physician assistant school (medical provider, "PA-C") I am looking for seasonal work (up to ~30hrs a week) before I move onto my PA career. I am certified in: physician assistant, CPR, BLS, ACLS. I have 6+ years of experience in adult medicine between: emergency rooms, Urgent Care,...
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Marissa S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22/hr1 yrs exp

Senior Care

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I am looking to provide my services to those who are elderly and/or disabled. I have experience with working with people who needed help getting around (ie, driving to and from places), taking them to their doctors, and helping them manage their health and medications. My current client with someone who is epileptic and my job...
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Melanie S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic And Caring Special Needs Service Provider

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Program Manager with extensive experience providing behavioral services including Applied Behavior Analysis, social skills facilitation, therapeutic services, case management, and more to clients of varying abilities and diagnosis within school, home, and community settings. Well versed in program development, budget monitoring,...
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Nicolette H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Supportive Living Caregiver Looking For New Clients

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I am a professional caregiver for adults with disabilities. I value my clients independence, decision- making skills and individual interests. I have professional experience caring for adults with developmental and physical disabilities as well as complex medical needs. I love getting to know my clients on a personal level and...
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Jazleen J.


Santa Cruz, CA

$21-27/hr2 yrs exp

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Hello (: I am Jazz. I am 26 years old and I have lived in Santa Cruz for 5+ years. I have experience providing support and accommodations to college students. I currently work part-time as a nanny for a child with ADHD. I have 7 years of care-giving experience from when I cared for my grandmother. I have ADHD myself, and...
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Katie L.


Ben Lomond, CA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Nurturing and Caring Sitter

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I worked with Children on the autism spectrum. Each individual that I worked with was very special to me. I have always been very patient and observant and with those qualities I learned a lot about the children I worked with. One girl love to listen to me read the Cat in the Hat while another boy I worked with loved to get his...

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Katie worked for our family for 9 months, picking up our 9 year old twin boys after school, taking them to local parks, lunch, music lessons, etc., then to home for homework and dinner. During the summer she...

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Kaylyn D.


Boulder Creek, CA

$21-32/hr9 yrs exp

Compassionate , Professional Loving Caregiver Looking For Part-time Work

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I have been working with children and adults all ages with special needs and disabilies / limitations. Cerebral palsy, epilepsy, Down syndrome. I've done feeding tubes , medication , charting , house cleaning , laundry daily chores and helping the individuals with daily activities! I'm very caring , loyal , determined and love...
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Maria C.


Ben Lomond, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Patient, Caring And Trustworthy Caregiver

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Hello, I took care of my aunt and grandmother when they became dependent and ill. I care for a special needs teenager and care for elderly folks. I have been care giving for 10 years. I left the corporate world as a recruiter in 2000. I decided to pursue my passion and what brings me joy and happiness. I look forward to meeting...
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Rachel O.


Soquel, CA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitter/nanny

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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,...
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Christi D.


Felton, CA

$21-26/hr

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I've been in healthcare about 15 years I enjoy helping others. It's rewarding being able to make others have the help they need and know that I've been helping. I am open to new opportunities and an a hard worker.

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