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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Palo Alto, CA
The average rate is $28/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
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Hi! My name is Leslie and I have 13-plus years childcare experience. I am currently seeking a F/T or P/T position with a fun, loving family. I prefer to make a long-term commitment. I am available to start as soon as tomorrow, if needed. I have experience with newborns-teenagers and am comfortable with multiple children of all...
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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...
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"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...
Reviewed by Maggie P.
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Hi Parents!
I have experience in working with children of all ages, and have three of my own: 2 in elementary, and 1 in high school. I currently work at an elementary school in the Sunnyvale School District with students who have special needs. From 2021 to 2023 I worked as a nanny for a family when their daughter was 5 weeks...
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"Donna take care my daughter very well, an my son loves Donna so much!"
Reviewed by Ren L.
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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.
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"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...
Reviewed by Ayisha B.
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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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My name is Maria. I'm 42 years old, I'm divorced and I have 2 kids a girl of 16 and a boy of 18. We are returning to the Sunnyvale area after living for 5 years in Modesto, CA. I have worked with a variety of different families over my career as a full-time nanny. The first family I worked with, nearly 20 years ago, had both...
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"Maria Elena has been with our family the past two years and is a phenomenal caretaker/nanny. She is attentive, loving, supportive and any family that gets to have her will be very lucky. "Nana" spoke Spanish...
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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...
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"Beatriz has been a wonderful asset to my family over the last few years. She takes care of my family as they were her own. I have nothing but great things to say about her and would highly recommend to future...
Reviewed by Deborah L.
Jill R.
Mountain View, CA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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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.
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"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...
Reviewed by Bart S.
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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...
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"Cindy was amazing, she was so sweet with my baby girl. I highly recommend her!"
Reviewed by Huber A.
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I used to work at Norcal Carehomes in San Mateo 2010-2012. I work with people with developmental disabilities like Autism, Hearing Impaired, Mobility challenges, Cognitive disabilities for young and adults clients. I used to dropped them off at Day Program, take them to outings and events, shopping, walking, recreational parks...
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"I have been quadriplegic for 27 plus years and have had many caregivers to help with personal care and Meigs is the best caregiver I've ever had!
She is smart, kind, compassionate and she knows what she is...
Reviewed by Danny J.
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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,...
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"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...
Reviewed by Lee B.
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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.
Claudia O.
Mountain View, CA
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Early Child Education Experenced Loving Caring And Passionate With My Job
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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...
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"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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I am the nanny/house manager/personal assistant you are looking for!! I have 25+ years childcare experience. I am CPR/first aid certified. I have a full resume, just ask! I have experience with newborns-teenagers, children and adults with special needs, multiples, and geriatric care. I drive a 2014 Chevy Traverse with a clean...
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"Leslie is kind and fun. She is a great mother and treats all children as her own. She is dependable, knowledgeable and can manage all the tasks of household management and child care well while still being...
Reviewed by Teresa W.
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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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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.
Natalie R.
Sunnyvale, CA
$21-26/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I have 2 1/2 years of experience with special needs children and general children from preschool to middle school. I have my license and insurance and will be willing to drive for any accommodation needs. I am also willing to clean, do errands prepare food, and anything else you may need help with.
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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...
Mai Leann M.
Redwood City, CA
$10-20/hr
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All years of my high school career I was in a program that helped special needs and autistic children. We helped them with little things like taking walks and helping with their lunch, to helping them with learning and motor skills. I have watched over young adults that were autistic outside of school.
Caroline C.
Mountain View, CA
$28-35/hr
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Hi my name is Caroline. Even though I don't have paid experience in senior care, I have 6 years of experience in child care. Through out this year I've worked as a nanny/family assistant, as well worked with children with special needs. Some of the responsibilities I've had to take care for include, driving children, light...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Palo Alto, 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.
Donna L.
5.0
She is really good with the infants! Her energy is really calm and composed and my baby immediately became calm. She is definitely professional and has great wisdom for how to raise kids!
- Care member
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.
Maria M.
5.0
Maria Elena has been a great pleasure to work with during the last two years. She is kind, dedicated, patient and very reliable. She makes time when we have needed extra help. She is fluent in both English and Spanish and has helped the girls build strong verbal skills in both languages. She is...
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Beatriz S.
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 to help when she noticed I was stressing out. She was a pleasure to work with and my...
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Ratings for Palo Alto, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Palo Alto, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.