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Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been working with children of all ages for over 20 years in private and professional settings. I have experience with infants, including my own two beautiful children. For the past 14+ years I have worked in non-profit mental health treatment working with at-risk youth who have extreme behavior issues teaching social...
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Special Needs Caretaker

Soquel, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
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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Behavioral Aid

Felton, CA

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$24/hr
5 years experience
I have been a behavioral aid for 5 years. I have worked with toddlers to young adults. I worked for balance 4 kids for 4 years until I left that company. I am able to assist children with school activities and after school activities I also have done respite care care at home . I also do light housekeeping and cooking
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$45/hr
5 years experience
Hello, my name is Eve M. Originally from Estonia, lived in NY 20 years and now 6 years in CA. I have 20+ years experience with children age newborn to 7 years old, some of them with food allergies, autism and speech delay. The first years in children life is very important for the future and love to help them with development...
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I Have Extensive Emergency Medical Training And I Provide Compassionate Reliable Care For All Ages

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have always provided care since I was very young. I am in the medical field, mostly in an emergency room setting for over 12 years. I have a degree in radiology and computed tomography. I have extensive Medical Care providing background. I also have experience babysitting and childcare for people with special needs. I am one...
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Spectrum Specialist

Soquel, CA

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$21/hr
6 years experience
I currently work in a moderate to severe special day class in elementary school. I have experience with a wide variety and differing stages of autism. I have some college experience in speech disorders and am proficient in AAC communication. I model, teach, and instruct on a daily basis and feel it's important to help non verbal...
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San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I'm a patient and friendly caregiver with 19 years of childcare experience. I'm passionate about helping children learn and grow, and I believe that every child deserves a chance to be successful. With my ECE coursework and experience with special needs children, I have the skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care for...

Care Member says "She was wonderful. Hired her to give mom a few hours to relax and get some things done. She was great with our 7 week old girl. Talked to her, fed,...

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Full/part-time Caregiver Available!

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Greetings; I am a student at San Jose State and my background is in Psychology (major), and English Literature (minor). I have worked in a hospital setting, as well as privately for families as a tutor and mentor, and as a physical therapist and companion with elderly patients. Whatever your particular care needs are, I am...

Jacqueline T. says "We hired Julio for a short-term visit to California for our young adult special needs son. I cannot recommend Julio enough. He was punctual,...

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Nurturing and Caring Sitter

Ben Lomond, CA

4.0(1)
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$17/hr
3 years experience
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...

Gary W. says "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...

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Love Carrying For My Patients

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience
Hospice services
errands
dementia
companionship
meal prep
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Hi, my name is Banqui . I'm a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Home Health Aide (HHA) with 7 years of experience providing compassionate and personalized care to individuals of all ages, especially the elderly and those with special needs. I'm committed to ensuring the well-being and comfort of my clients by...

Care Member says "Very caring and knowledgeable. Would entrust her to care for our elderly family member full time without hesitation! Highly recommended!"

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Sarah P.'s Photo

San Jose, CA

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$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Sarah. I'm new to the Bay Area and work as a Senior/Lead Medical Assistant as well as a current cheer coach. I am in online nursing school and have over five years of experience caring for toddlers through pre-teens, including special-needs support. I'm CPR, First Aid, and BLS certified, and I can assist with homework,...
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Los Gatos, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Becoming a caregiver was a natural step after positive experiences babysitting. I enjoy supporting families by providing reliable childcare. With four years of experience caring for children aged 0-8, I am comfortable watching up to two children. I am patient, calm, friendly, and approachable. I have experience with kids with...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I'm a nurturing, reliable caregiver with over a decade of experience working with children from infancy through early school age. I provided after school care out of my home for 17 yrs. I have a strong background in early childhood education, including one-on-one support for children with special needs such as autism, ADHD, and...
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Experienced And Passionate Senior Caregiver Available

San Jose, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Live-in home care
hospice services
home modification
dementia
respite care
+ 1 more
Hi there, I have 10 year's experience in Senior Care working with various cases from Parkinson, Dementia, Alzheimer, clients with special needs. I do not see this as a job but more so, something that I am enjoy doing. I also do house cleaning and cooking, I'm a great team player and thrive under pressure. My ethnic background is...
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Sophia S.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! My name is Sophia and I am a third year student studying human biology at UCSC. I've had lots of experience with children and references are available upon request. I'd love to find a babysitting job in Santa Cruz before school starts. I've been lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons for four years, so I am very responsible...
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Tammy P: Retired, Empty-Nester, 20+ Yrs Experience

San Jose, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
home modification
errands
transportation
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Tammy. I retired 7 years ago and am an official "empty-nester." I am patient, positive, compassionate and reliable with 25+ years professional experience working with senior, child and special needs clients. I am an organized, multitasker, that requires minimal supervision and am CPR and first aid certified...
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San Jose, CA

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$27/hr
9 years experience
I have been a caregiver for 9 years, I've had the pleasure of working with a range of youth - senior. I helped with their daily living needs. I have provided companionship - full hands on assistance and everything in between. My approach to the care I provide is a gentle and compassionate one, patient and understanding. I'm...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
CNA and CPR certified. Hello there! I am a patient, outgoing, and positive neurodivergent 20-year-old with years of therapy experience. I would love to connect with the community and give back to our friends. Reach out if you think we would be a good fit!
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Eva J.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$28/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, nice to meet you! My name is Eva and I have resided in Santa Cruz for four years after attending SFSU. My last two years have been spent as a full-time nanny. Prior to this, I worked as an assistant teacher and an occupational aide at the preschool-second grade level, providing support for special needs students. I also...
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Christine D.'s Photo

San Jose, CA

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$14/hr
2 years experience
Home modification
light cleaning
errands
respite care
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as charismatic, caring and kind. I like caring for seniors because they have a lot of wisdom and stories to tell. They are wise and we sometimes can be blessed with little nuggets of their wisdom. To be able to care for someone and bring joy to them who has been here so long feels like a really...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of October 2026

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Catherine M.

She was wonderful. Hired her to give mom a few hours to relax and get some things done. She was great with our 7 week old girl. Talked to...

- Care member

Julio S.

We hired Julio for a short-term visit to California for our young adult special needs son. I cannot recommend Julio enough. He was punctual,...

- Jacqueline T.

Katie L.

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...

- Gary W.

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