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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Salinas, CA

The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Salinas, CA

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Lupe C.


Salinas, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello my name is Lupe. I have 19 years experience working with mild to severe behavior. Mostly children with autism, but other behaviors as well. I've worked with kids ages ranging from 5 years old to 21 years old. I am responsible, dependable and very caring.
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Lupe C.


Salinas, CA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello my name is Lupe, I have 20+ year's working with children. I've worked with children and young adults, ages ranging from 3-22 years old. I've worked with some of them in school settings as a one on one, and also in their home's. Most of my clients have been special needs, down syndrome, autism from moderate to severe. I am...
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Jennifer C.


Salinas, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello! I am a mom to an almost 2-year-old girl and am looking for a family who is open to having her come along. She is a very happy toddler who loves to be around other kids. I have worked with families for over a decade, many of them I had stayed with for over 7 years. I have cared for babies to teens, multiples, and...
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Sarah S.


Marina, CA

$35-50/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Sarah. I am 23 years old. I am a loving, fun, attentive, compassionate and outgoing person. I am fully vaccinated. I have a flexible schedule. I am CPR certified and a part-time EMT. My experience with children is as follows. I work as an EMT for peewee football games/practices. I am a Sunday school teacher at my...
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"Sarah is a dream come true. Our daughter adores her. Any family would be lucky to have Sarah in their home."

Reviewed by Dee M.

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Riley R.


Marina, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Riley. I am available for childcare, pet sitting + walking, errands, and special needs care. I'm delighted to work with you and your family, fur babies included. :) I am currently pursuing my Bachelors Degree in Psychology and have an Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education and Paychology. Most...
5.0
"Riley watched our daughter every Friday from the age of 9 months to 14 months. Sometimes I would work very long days and our daughter was always clean and happy when I got home. She was always respectful of the...

Reviewed by Amy T.

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Joanna T.


Marina, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Children Are Our Next Generation Let Be Positive Influences!

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Hello! I've had a lifelong love for caring for kids . I've been a nanny for five wonderful families and have looked after my nieces, nephews, and two God daughters, one with special needs. There hasn't been a kid I've met that I haven't liked or and I haven't met a kid that doesn't like me. I love inspiring their imagination and...
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"Jo was our nanny for our daughter for almost two years. She started when our daughter was only 3 months old and saw her through many milestones. She was kind, compassionate, caring, and focused on helping our...

Reviewed by Care member

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Deborah D.


Marina, CA

$12-17/hr4 yrs exp

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I have been working in Special Education for MPUSD for around 9 years and also after school care for special need adults for over 4 years. I have my own transportation
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Jasmin R.


Seaside, CA

$15-35/hr6 yrs exp

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A little over six years (on and off through college) of experience caring for two amazing children with special needs and their energetic golden retriever! Beach trips, parks, walks, dinner, overnight and daily sitting, dog watching or just house sitting. It was so great watching these boys grow up! Most recently helped a family...
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Madelyn V.


Marina, CA

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

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with experience in caring for children between the age's newborn to 15 years old. I have cared for multiple children at once including twins as well as special needs children. I used to teach dance to children from the ages 3 to 16 years old which I am happy to incorporate fun dancing/exercises/activities into our routine. My...
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Grace S.


Seaside, CA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

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Hello, I am an organized, reliable, and creative individual with about three years of experience in childcare, I have worked with elementary age children to young adults with special needs. I have experience babysitting and being a camp counselor. While babysitting I enjoy working with the kids to find creative and fun ways to...

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My experience helping individuals with special needs started in high school and has continued throughout young adulthood in a variety of settings. While in high school, I assisted peers with physical and cognitive disabilities during our Physical Education class. Throughout college, I worked at an organization called Western...
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Nora G.


Marina, CA

$5-15/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Habilitation Provider Part Time in the Scottsdale Area

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Hello Families, I am a fun and engaging tutor/babysitter as well as an experienced special education advocate. I have two beautiful daughters that I take care of during the day. Before having children, I taught and managed Special Education programs in both Arizona and Virginia. Most recently, I was an English Coach overseas...
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Deborah D.


Marina, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Available Most Weekends

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I have worked in a Special Ed for almost 12 years . I worked mostly with students between 18 and 22 years of age doing community base instruction . I have done after school care for my autism students . Right now I'm working in a high school during the week and looking for extra work for weekends
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Mia R.


Marina, CA

$15-50/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Mia, And I Am Currently A Masters Student In Speech Pathology At CSUMB.

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Hi! I would love the opportunity to watch your kids! I'd describe my personality as bubbly, hard working, and compassionate. I like working with kids because I've always been able to have the same energy level, and enjoy seeing them laugh and smile. I started working with kids when I was as young as 12 years old, and have...
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Kaitlyn M.


Seaside, CA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

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I started working with kids in 2017 when I was a freshman in high school. I started working as a classroom volunteer for three years in high school, and began working with children who have special needs in 2022 as an instructional assistant. I currently work as an adaptive swim instructor/aquatic therapist with children and...
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Natasha Y.


Seaside, CA

$36-52/hr5 yrs exp

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I'd describe my personality as fun, eager, trusting. I like working with kids because I have children of my own, and I like to be helpful when I can because I know having a second hand when having a busy life with children can be quite stressful. I started working with kids when I was 13. Did odd end babysitting jobs. And I...

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I been working with Elder people for long time 20 yes experience I have a very patient tolerance very humanitarian person clean and good to cook Also I attended nurse school and I have my license for Instructor in CPR and first aide my own transportation good driving record I work from State of California as Personal Care Job...
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Ella T.


Marina, CA

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi there! My name is Ella and I am a behavioral skills therapist for people with autism and other developmental disabilities. My main passion is helping people with these disabilities become as independent as possible so as to increase quality of life. I tend to come at my work with a very patient and calm approach, and I am...
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Kaitlyn M.


Seaside, CA

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

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My experience with those of special-needs varies from young children to older adults. I began my work with those of special needs in 2022, working in the special education department in San Joaquin county. I currently work at Monterey Aquatic Therapy Center, where I teach swim lessons to children and adults of special needs as...
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Andrea D.


Marina, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Andrea and I'm the bilingual caregiver that you've been looking for! I'm often described by those who know me best as energetic, compassionate, and caring. I have acquired a wide range of experience in my 6 years caregiving. I have babysat children of all ages and abilities (special needs welcome!) to substitute...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Salinas, CA

Sarah S.

5.0

Sarah is a dream come true. Our daughter adores her. Any family would be lucky to have Sarah in their home.

- Dee M.

Riley R.

5.0

Riley watched our daughter every Friday from the age of 9 months to 14 months. Sometimes I would work very long days and our daughter was always clean and happy when I got home. She was always respectful of the babies schedule and would just text me if she had any questions. We also have an elderly...

- Amy T.

Joanna T.

5.0

Jo was our nanny for our daughter for almost two years. She started when our daughter was only 3 months old and saw her through many milestones. She was kind, compassionate, caring, and focused on helping our daughter learn new things each day. She is also excellent with communication. I cannot...

- Care member

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

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Salinas, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.