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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Menlo Park, CA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Menlo Park, CA

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Alejandra J.


Fremont, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

5.0

(5)

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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...
5.0
"Alejandra was amazing! We facetimed beforehand to make sure we were comfortable. She came for 3.5 hours in the evening to my house to babysit my 10 year old daughter. She liked Alex right away. They played...

Reviewed by Care member

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Debbiann F.


San Carlos, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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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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Heather B.


San Mateo, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

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Hello! I currently work for the school district in San Mateo with kids who have special needs. I'm looking for some additional hours especially during the summer time.
4.0
"We hired Heather as our mother's helper in the evening, three times a week. She is very dependable, clean, does a good job following directions, and enjoys playing with my kids. She was going through a...

Reviewed by Melissa H.

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Claudia O.


Mountain View, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Early Child Education Experenced Loving Caring And Passionate With My Job

3.7

(3)

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Hello my name Is Claudia I have lived in Mountain View for most of my life. I studied in foothill college where I took child development. I have also taken courses for children with special needs. I have personal experience with children on the spectrum. I have cared for children new born 4 months to 8-year-olds. I have nannied...
5.0
"Claudia was our nanny for about 8 months and was one of the best nannies we ever had the pleasure of working with. Our kids LOVED her - she was loving, fun, and knew how to charm them into great behavior. She...

Reviewed by Pirzad M.

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Cindy M.


Mountain View, CA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Enjoyable, Patient, And Caring

5.0

(1)

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I am a loving mother of 2, my 17-year-old daughter and my 4-year-old special needs son. I am fully experienced with newborns, infants, toddlers, and older. My patience runs high and I've always loved kids. I take full precautions and am a safety first type of person... Especially at this time. Hours are set but I am flexible...
5.0
"Cindy was amazing, she was so sweet with my baby girl. I highly recommend her!"

Reviewed by Huber A.

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Maria S.


Palo Alto, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible And Caring Sitter

5.0

(1)

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I have 10 years of experience working as a nanny and six working as a teacher's assistant for the Ravenswood SchooI district. I have also worked with children with special needs. I am responsible, caring and reliable person. I have a passion for working with children. I also can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I can...
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Mira Marina D.


Newark, CA

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Individual Who Loves Working With Children.

5.0

(2)

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Hi there! My name is Mira. I have 10 years of experience working with children within various settings including care at Stanford Medicine Children's Health in Palo Alto, in-home assistance, and support in schools. My experience expands across all age groups. I have additionally worked alongside individuals with special needs...
5.0
"Mira is extremely pleasant and professional!! We are thoroughly impressed and my daughter already likes her so much!!"

Reviewed by Erica W.

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Leticia M.


San Mateo, CA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time care giver.

5.0

(1)

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I believe anything is possible, it's those things in life that gives you meaning, not the good, but mostly the bad that turning into good, that is what keeps me going and what gives me joy. To be meaningful and help for those who need it the most. I had no idea what autism was the day when I started to work with the boy that had...
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Beatriz S.


Redwood City, CA

$35-49/hr10 yrs exp

A Reliable Caregiver And Your Child Best Friend

3.7

(3)

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I have 10 years of experience. And I only have my own experience with my little at home but I have worked for Day Care's and many families long-term with special needs kids in from ages newborn to school-age I would be happy to provide my references, this is not only a job for me it's my career and I love what I do I am very...
5.0
"Beatriz is amazing! She worked with my family and kids for years. Still occasionally helps out when she is available. She was always on time, great positive energy and attitude. She always went above and beyond...

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Sayed M.


Newark, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter! (:

5.0

(1)

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Hey! I hope this message finds you well - I've recently been impacted by a lot of the tech layoffs and have decided to get back into working and caring for children. I come from a background of working with children with specials needs as a behavioral interventionist for about 3 years, prior and during that time I worked as a...
5.0
"Sayed is pure gold in childcare. If we still lived close to him we would stag him up in a second. He took care of my son who has mild/mod autism and was outstanding with him. He also taught him how to swim. He...

Reviewed by Care member

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Erica Y.


Fremont, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mother's Helper

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I have 6 kids of my own ages 3-20 yrs old . I worked with kids with special needs . I understand the safety and trust a parent would need for there child as I have many of my own. I do have CPR ad first aid training.
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Lorena S.


Palo Alto, CA

$53/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-Time

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Hi, my name is Lorena I have more than two years of experience working as a caregiver. Available to help with personal care, feeding and taking to doctors appointment as well to grocery store or just to take a walk. I'm working as a para educator with special needs students, . I'm second language learning, but we don't going to...
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Lindsey D.


San Mateo, CA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

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Hello! I am a dedicated, adaptable, and sociable individual with over three years of experience in caregiving, including supporting a child with special needs. In addition to offering exceptional childcare services, I am capable of performing various household tasks such as grocery shopping and laundry. I consider myself to be...
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Vicky P.


Belmont, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

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I am a 27-year-old that loves to work with kids. I was going to school to become a preschool teacher and to open my own daycare in the next two to three years. I also was a gymnastic coach and have been working with children for many years. I also have experience with special needs and have worked with them for 4-5 years. I am...
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Pomaikalani T.


Mountain View, CA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Nanny

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I love children and I love it more when they themselves feel satisfied with their day. I understand I am not a parent but a place holder until that special time where mom or dad get released from their jobs and get to relax to adorable commotion between the kids. In the meantime, their house will smell good, laundry will be done...
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Ruth F.


Palo Alto, CA

$47-50/hr10 yrs exp

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I have more than 20 yrs of experience taking care of babies to toddlers and also raised my two kids that is all grown ups now. I also worked for the same families for 7yrs and have experienced with special need kids. I can provide you all the families that I worked for in the peninsula. I am trustworthy, kind and warm hearted...
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Erika V.


San Mateo, CA

$43/hr9 yrs exp

Caring And Responsible Nanny A Part Time

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Hello, I have a psychology BS and I love working with kids. I have worked at schools, with special needs children and mental health services. I recently moved to San Diego and I'm planning to continue with my education. I would love to work part time
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Alexandra S.


Portola Valley, CA

$26-30/hr5 yrs exp

Alexandra Here!

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Hello parents, I am a recent college graduate who worked in child care through my timer as an undergraduate. Currently living in beautiful Portola Valley and looking for a sweet family to work with and make good memories. I worked mainly with two different families in Marin County as a long term nanny, both positions lasting 2...
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Janely V.


Redwood City, CA

$30-50/hr7 yrs exp

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I have 6 years of experience being a nanny and now I am a mother one one. I love the the outdoors and walks, looking for a great family to support part time!
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Yaya R.


Redwood City, CA

$29-40/hr10 yrs exp

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Menlo Park, CA

Alejandra J.

5.0

Alejandra was amazing! We facetimed beforehand to make sure we were comfortable. She came for 3.5 hours in the evening to my house to babysit my 10 year old daughter. She liked Alex right away. They played games, drew pictures, shared stories, and had lots of fun. She was great with our dog also....

- Care member

Heather B.

4.0

We hired Heather as our mother's helper in the evening, three times a week. She is very dependable, clean, does a good job following directions, and enjoys playing with my kids. She was going through a transition time in her life when she was figuring out what she wanted to do which is the only...

- Melissa H.

Claudia O.

5.0

Claudia was our nanny for about 8 months and was one of the best nannies we ever had the pleasure of working with. Our kids LOVED her - she was loving, fun, and knew how to charm them into great behavior. She was very responsible, helped us with running the house and cared for our children...

- Pirzad M.

Cindy M.

5.0

Cindy was amazing, she was so sweet with my baby girl. I highly recommend her!

- Huber A.

Mira Marina D.

5.0

Mira is extremely pleasant and professional!! We are thoroughly impressed and my daughter already likes her so much!!

- Erica W.

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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.