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60 special needs adult care are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 4 years
Special needs adult care in Santa Cruz, CA
Nicolette H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Supportive Living Caregiver Looking For New Clients
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...
4.0
(1)
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...
4.0
"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 worked full time and had the boys all day long. One of...
Gary W.
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.
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...
Maria can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, errands, transportation & more
Hello, my name is Hilary! I am open to getting certified to help care for children/adults with special needs.
Vanessa R.
Boulder Creek, CA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a lifetime of personal and professional experience caring for others. Recently relocated to the area. Adventurous world traveler to 35 countries, amateur chef, music & animal lover. Kind, patient, nurturing, creative, fun & trustworthy. Stepmom to 1 daughter (3-8). I helped care for my 6 siblings, babysat, & nannied for...
Vanessa can also help with: Personal care, companionship, specialized care, visiting physician, mobility assistance
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Home Health Aide
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,...
Good with animals. I worked with may seniors when I was a chiropractor. I know how to talk and listen to them and care for them
Sandra can also help with: Companionship
5.0
(1)
I'm a 22-year-old woman whom loves kids currently a college student studying to be an elementary teacher. I want to experience and get more knowledge of how it is to be around kids. I am reliable, friendly and always fun I am as well a certified medical assistant. I am one 3 years experienced and Experienced and taken care of a...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 25 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Bathing/Dressing. I've been working as a private home caregiver for more than 25 years, I know what it takes to care for a full disabled patience, such as giving them light physical therapy, preparing them meals, modified bed baths and or complete bathing.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Maria worked for my mother about 3 months before she passed away. Maria is very attentive and caring. My mother stayed in bed the last three months and Maria would rub her back, arms and legs. Her duties included bathing, brushing her teeth, changing the pads under...
Jean B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
35 yrs. of experience, It is very fulfilling for me to provide care and assistance to people who need my help. My experience is in a home, infant & adult care that require an adult supervision and special needs independently and professionally. The tasks performed include medication reminder, preparing meals, feeding, bathing,...
Alexa can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Alexa works for me and she is excellent. I would recommend her for child care without any hesitation.
Anitha"
Anitha V.
Jennifer L.
Cupertino, CA
$50-60/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, home modification, hospice services, dementia & more
5.0
"I hired Jennifer recently to do medicine management for my mom. She also takes care of chores in the home and gives my mom company.
She is personable and respectful and the only person my mom has agreed to see again.
She doesn't spend her time on her cell...
Sabina B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love helping people. I've been a caregiver for 7+ years and have cared for over a dozen families. I have an upbeat, positive attitude; I'm patient, compassionate and non-judgmental; responsible, reliable, respectful, trustworthy; calm, helpful, friendly, and funny. Help w/ bathing, dressing. medication management: organizing...
Sandra can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, home modification
5.0
"Sandra helps me with meal prep, either takes me to the store or brings food from the store to me, helps me with showering and takes me on errands. She's very flexible with her time, I like her a lot, she just a nice person and very dependable."
Sanford C.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"Jennifer did a great motivating my special needs son play basketball, do yoga and work on art projects. "
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Juanita C.
Campbell, CA
$30-51/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Juanita and I have just moved to Campbell from the Monterey area. I have been a caregiver for over 7 years and I'm CPR/First Aid and AED certified. I have worked in hospice care and with the elderly for quite some time but I absolutely enjoy caring and working with children from all walks of life. I...
Juanita can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Juanita was a HUGE help to my mom during her recovery from neck surgery. In addition to caring for my mom, helping with cooking, cleaning, errands, and other housekeeping, she also gave my mom a great haircut and styled her hair daily! She was willing to do...
Caryn O.
Hi! I have been taking care of people pretty much my whole life. I ran my own home daycare for infants and children for 11 years and have been caring for the elderly for over 30. I am a Certified Dementia Practitioner, with over 20 years of experience with Alzheimer care. I love spending time and making someone smile and making...
Hello!
I am looking for a caregiver position part time- to full-time. I have worked with my own grandparents before assisting them with appointments, medications, cooking, prepping food, night time routines, walking. I have also cared for a 90-year-old woman twice a week. We took walks, talked, I did her errands, I cleaned, and...
Highly motivated college student looking to help a family or senior as a personal assistant. National Leadership Council graduate and Congressional Award recipient. 4 year varsity athlete in high school. Organized and creative. Happy to run errands, meal prep, groceries, tidy house, organize pantry and general organization,...
They say that Special Children are given to Special Parents!
I have worked with Special Needs children and am also the mother of a Special Needs young man who lives with his father full time.
have been a school teacher, teaching ESL and have always had a connection with children, special and others.
I am reliable and can take...
Michele L.
Los Gatos, CA
$14-19/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: Errands, meal prep, dementia, respite care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Santa Cruz, CA
Katie L.
4.0
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 worked full time and had the boys all day long. One of my boys is slightly autistic and...
- Gary W.
Maria S.
5.0
Maria worked for my mother about 3 months before she passed away. Maria is very attentive and caring. My mother stayed in bed the last three months and Maria would rub her back, arms and legs. Her duties included bathing, brushing her teeth, changing the pads under the catheter, meal prep, and...
- Jean B.
Alexa A.
5.0
Alexa works for me and she is excellent. I would recommend her for child care without any hesitation.
Anitha
- Anitha V.
Jennifer L.
5.0
I hired Jennifer recently to do medicine management for my mom. She also takes care of chores in the home and gives my mom company.
She is personable and respectful and the only person my mom has agreed to see again.
She doesn't spend her time on her cell phone which I know is a concern...
- Sabina B.
Sandra D.
5.0
Sandra helps me with meal prep, either takes me to the store or brings food from the store to me, helps me with showering and takes me on errands. She's very flexible with her time, I like her a lot, she just a nice person and very dependable.
- Sanford C.