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Find special needs caregivers in Menlo Park, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Menlo Park, CA

The average rate is $24/hr as of July 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Menlo Park, CA

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lilian, or Nini as we call her, has been our nanny for almost 3 years and joined us when our oldest daughter was 4 months old. We now have a 1 year old and 3 year old who have been lovingly cared for by Nini as if they were her own. We moved from CA to NY during...

Maggie P.

Special Needs Caregiver with experience caring for individuals with Down Syndrome, Ventilators, Wheel Chairs, Seizures, etc.
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Allison B.


Menlo Park, CA

$15/hr1 yrs exp

Seeking PT Or FT Summer Work :)

Hi y'all! My name is Ally, and I'm looking for work in Plano/Allen while I'm here for the summer. I have my Bachelor's from Vanderbilt in Cognitive Studies, Child Studies, and Language Sciences. I currently work in Deaf Education in Plano ISD - I have experience with special needs (Deafness, Down Syndrome, Intellectual...
Hi! My name is Alicia I have a special place for people with special needs whether it's down syndrome and any delays. I'm second oldest of 6 siblings , I have an adult brother with mental retardation and a younger sister too. Growing up with them was always fun and definitely a big responsibility to watch over them because it's...
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Luis V.


Menlo Park, CA

$30-50/hr7 yrs exp

Worked in special education in a class room setting as well as home setting. Under supervision, to perform a variety of instructional and clerical activities as directed by a teacher in a community classroom comprised of students with physical, emotional, educational or behavioral problems; and to perform all related duties as...
I am a 26-year-old UCLA graduate. I have a BA in Psychology with a minor in Disabiltiy Studies. My pervious work experience includes a year long employment caring for 13-year-old girl and a 12-year-old- boy both with ASD and an year long internship at an inclusive charter school. Additionally, I have experience working with many...
I have a decade of experience working with students with special needs years 14 to 21 and providing occasional childcare services for children aged 4 months to 19 years. I specialize in assisting older children with homework and fostering essential life skills, including pet care, meal planning, and household chores.
Skills:

Early Education

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Maayan W.


Menlo Park, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Dedicated And Compassionate Caregiver With 10+ Years Of Experience Working With Children.

Hello! My name is Maayan and I graduated in May from San Diego State University with a Bachelor's degree in in psychology. I have 10+ years of experience working with kids in various settings including; babysitting & nannying, summer camp and sleep away camp counselor, tutoring, and working one on one with children with special...
Hi there!! I am a loving and patient person that loves to engage with children and support their learning development by playing!! I am a mother of three beautiful boys 9, 8, and 5 years old. I can offer my own experiences as a mother to support your family needs. I worked for the East Palo Alto District as a para educator,...
Alejandra can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Allison N.


Menlo Park, CA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver Of Children Of All Ages.

Hi! I am Alli. My husband, dog, and I just moved to the Menlo Park area from New York City. Before moving to NYC, I was in nursing school, but my husbands job relocated us from Utah. I love working with and caring for children, and have a lot of experience with newborns, toddlers, and special needs children. I have 4+ years...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Veronica L.


San Mateo, CA

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I work for a school district Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. I have many years working with kids and also have experience working with kids with special needs. I am also bilingual. I can start at 3:30 p.m. Currently fully Covid19 vaccinated. Thanks for looking into my profile.
Veronica can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Veronica has been helping us after school hours. She takes our kids for their after school activities. She is punctual, reliable and safe. The kids love her. I would recommend her highly."

Srilekha P.

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Leslie P.


Belmont, CA

$38-41/hr7 yrs exp

Special Nanny!

Hi! My name is Leslie, I am looking to join a new family. Ideally one that has kids with special needs why would you ask? Well because I know what it's like (I have one too) I know the struggles that come along with it and I know how hard it is to find a nanny or a caregiver therefore I have dedicated the last seven years of my...
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Alyssa N.


Redwood City, CA

$23-28/hr10 yrs exp

Positive Impact

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Working with special needs children gives you the opportunity to impact the lives of children who have disabilities, learning disorders, and developmental delays. It is important to have a passion for making an impact in the lives of children and their families by giving them tools and resources to learn according, become...
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Joan M.


Fremont, CA

$5-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Joan.. I have watched a young man with Down syndrome occasionally since he was 5 years old, he is 21 years old now. He is the son of my sister's best friend and a friend to our family. I have watched him on date nights and/or a day out for shopping with the girls.
5.0
"I Love working with Joan it is like having my mom around again. She keeps things in order and keeps me posted through out the day! I still work with Joan and plan to continue doing so in the future whenever possible."

Ayisha B.

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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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Melissa B.


San Mateo, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Pastry Chef And Nanny!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Melissa. I am 28 years old and a pastry chef graduate from Le Cordon Bleu. I work for a small start up that I am taking a break from and I am looking for a family to work with for at least 6months- 1 year minimum. Open to staying longer if there is a fit :) At Adjuvant Behavioral Health, I am a Senior...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Melissa was a full-time nanny for our son, and then transitioned to a sitter for events and nights out. She is incredibly patient, super attentive, creative and fun, and hands-down our kids' favorite care provider! Her culinary experience resulted in a ton of...

Sarah N.

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Aracelly B.


Redwood City, CA

$28/hr15 yrs exp

Hello, I have experience working with children more than 20 years. taking classes of Early childhood education and special needs I have 27 units. I like work with infants toddlers playing puzzles, painting, singing.
Aracelly can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Aracelly was really a blessing. She was prompt and communicative. She was great in caring for my toddler, was very active and engaged."

John W.

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Jill R.


Mountain View, CA

$30/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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Alejandra J.


Fremont, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Highlights -Legendary Customer Service. -Bilingual : English and Spanish -Special training for autistic children and for children with anger management challenges. -Able to problem solve and speak with people in a calm and patient manner, work well with others and alone. Professional Experience Nanny, Mountain View, Palo Alto...
Alejandra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alejandra was our nanny from the time our son was three months old to seven months. She is an awesome nanny that cared deeply for our son. In fact, she felt more like an extended family member than a nanny. She was full of positive energy and easy to work with....

Care member

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Debbiann F.


San Carlos, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

I am an experienced caregiver who is also a Behavioral Health Tech. I specialize in helping people cope while living with several mental or personality disorders.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Menlo Park, CA

Lilian M.

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 the transition to NY. Nini is very...

- Todd P.

Veronica L.

5.0

Veronica has been helping us after school hours. She takes our kids for their after school activities. She is punctual, reliable and safe. The kids love her. I would recommend her highly.

- Srilekha P.

Joan M.

5.0

I Love working with Joan it is like having my mom around again. She keeps things in order and keeps me posted through out the day! I still work with Joan and plan to continue doing so in the future whenever possible.

- Ayisha B.

Barbara S.

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 of grief. Never have I had such a...

- Lee B.

Melissa B.

5.0

Melissa was a full-time nanny for our son, and then transitioned to a sitter for events and nights out. She is incredibly patient, super attentive, creative and fun, and hands-down our kids' favorite care provider! Her culinary experience resulted in a ton of yummy and exciting baking projects,...

- Sarah N.

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Ratings for Menlo Park, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Menlo Park, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.