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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Milpitas, CA

The average posted rate is $28/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Milpitas, CA

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Juana P.


Milpitas, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Skillful Care Provider

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I've been taking care of children for about 15 years, including my own two boys I've also taken child development units (ECE) in college. CPR and First aid training. I obtained a certificate as a health adviser, I love working with kids. I love kids so much and I don't see working with them so much as "work" but as my passion...
Juana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Juana is a wonderful caregiver. She is compassionate, friendly, hard-working, and reliable. She always comes with a smile and is eager to learn new things. My daughter is even learning Spanish and is always excited to have her come in and help. She is a blessing...

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Kylefrancis D.


Milpitas, CA

$30-40/hr4 yrs exp

Specializes In Working With People With Special Need Kids & Young Adults

I've been working with people with special needs for 4+ years. This included respite care, self-determination aide, community integration specialist & even some learning-skills help. I've had experience with verbal and non-verbal situations. I've worked with those on the spectrum, Prader-Willi syndrome, Williams syndrome, Alfis...
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Bolaji O.


Milpitas, CA

$23-28/hr

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL/ BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A CARING AND CONSISTENT CAREGIVER! Call now. My name is Bolaji i(BJ) I'm a caregiver for 10 years and I have work in various areas of healthcare such as hospitals, assisted living, Nursing home facilities, I have experience with little babies little kids and adults, I'd describe my personality as...
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Alexandra A.


Milpitas, CA

$38-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Engaging Behavior Specialist

Hi families! With over 10 years of experience, I'm here to support your child's growth and development in every way. I specialize in Positive Behavioral Support, behavior intervention plans, and personalized 1:1 school shadow aide services. I also offer family and teacher trainings, babysitting, swim lessons, and fitness classes...
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Liala Z.


Milpitas, CA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

A lot of my interest in special needs care started with my younger cousin who is non verbal and on the spectrum. I've spent a good chunk of time helping him with activities while his parents are off at work. My most recent job was teaching physical education to a child with autism and it was something I truly enjoyed. I've...
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Olivia C.


Milpitas, CA

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Look No Further Let Me Help You!

Hi Im Olivia im a very honest Home health Aid who wants to help you. I am very understanding with people and their disabilities. I have worked with people with multiple disabilities at once and grew up with disabilities in my own family. I like to help people really come out of their shell and enjoy life. I like to help them see...
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Kylefrancis D.


Milpitas, CA

$27-40/hr3 yrs exp

Experience Working W/ Special Needs

4+ years working with people with special needs (mostly teenagers & young adults). Open to working with kids as well. This included respite care, activities coaching, self-determination aide & community integration specialist. I've also got a background being a personal trainer for 7 years. I'm worked with people on the...
Kylefrancis can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I started working with kids when I was in high school as a science camp counselor and an English tutor! Ever since then, I knew that working with kids brings such a joy to my life. I have experience as a nanny, working with children with special needs as a behavioral technician, and I'm currently pursing my career as an...
Juliana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Ana Isabel P.


Milpitas, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have more 10 years experience and I have excellent references from my clients and extensive experience in caring for people with special needs. I work privately and through the IHSS government program. If providing services to couples, the payment is double. Furthermore, I can help with complex cases permitted in the...
Ana Isabel can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Ana Isabel P.


Milpitas, CA

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Private Caregiver And IHSS Provider

have more 10 years experience and I have excellent references from my clients and extensive experience in caring for people with special needs. I work privately and through the IHSS government program. If providing services to couples, the payment is double. Furthermore, I can help with complex cases permitted in the residence....
Ana Isabel can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
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Daniela M.


San Jose, CA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver / Student UH Manoa

Hello everyone! My name is Daniela and I have over 6 years of experience working with children of all ages- including those with special needs. I've also been a 1:1 caregiver for the elderly, and during college, I was referred to many families looking for babysitters. As I transition out of my full-time corporate role, I truly...
Daniela can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dani is awesome! We hired her for part time help while our regular nanny was out on leave and she has been super great with our 3 kids (6, 4, & 2). She has lots of fun energy and our kids love playing with her. She has helped us with driving kids to activities and...

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Marivic M.


San Jose, CA

$30-45/hr

Direct Support Professional

I have more than 20 years of caregiver experience, providing compassionate and professional care to Adults and Children who are developmentally disabled with medical condition and behavior (Level 4 E facility). I have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively, function independently, and interact...
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Ferihan B.


Santa Clara, CA

$33-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny - Babysitter / California

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families! I'm a dedicated nanny with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Management and over 10 years of childcare experience. I've cared for children aged 2 months to 13 years, working with 40+ families across diverse cultures. My Qualifications: TrustLine Certified (background checks cleared). CPR, First Aid, and AED...
Ferihan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

First Aid

5.0
"Feri and very kind and detail oriented! Our daughter, who is usually afraid of new people, warmed up to Feri quickly. Feri went plenty of photos and videos to help us feel comfortable (at our request!) We will definitely hire her again."

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Nicole Y.


Fremont, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

The Sitter - Here & Reporting For Duty & Fun

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Experience: I grew up taking care of my triplet siblings, which started when I was 5 y/o, immediately after they were brought home from the hospital, and 2 of them were special needs; 1 was autistic and the other was born with an intestinal malformation defect (had multiple corrective surgeries) . I wasn't ready or prepared for...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole was kind and understanding, she went "all in" when she played with my son. She guided him gently when he became emotionally unregulated. A great babysitter!"

Adina L.

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Daniela M.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Daniela, and I bring over 7 years of experience working with children, including those with special needs. I've been a 1:1 caregiver for the elderly, and during college, I was often referred to families needing reliable and compassionate care. Growing up watching over my younger cousins taught me so much but...
5.0
"Daniela is a very caring and lovable person. She is definitely very lively and a good presence to be around. She has a lot of experience taking care of children as well as special needs people. She wants to help and better peoples' days and do whatever she can to...

Josue M.

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Maila G.


Santa Clara, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a regular job at a high school, I work under a teacher supervision educating students with special needs. I'm an experienced sitter/nanny who is looking for a family who needs occasional child care help. I have 10 years of paid experience in child care. If you have any specific questions please feel free to message me ....
Maila can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maila is a great nanny and wonderful with our daughter. She's kind, loving and very experienced."

Robert H.

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Vanessa L.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Vanessa I am seeking my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. My background caring for infants, toddlers, and youth started when I worked as special needs caregiver. In college, I...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Vanessa has worked for our family for the past 9 months. She has been phenomenal. My kids are 9 and 7. She has been professional, timely and flexible with my variable work schedule. She built relationships with both of my kids by doing activities with them that...

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Valerie L.


San Jose, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 18 years experience caring for children of all ages (newborn-19.) I am experienced with special needs children including ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Asperger's, FAS, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, and severe food allergies. I am CPR and 1st Aid Certified, Registered with Trustline and LiveScan, Clean background...
Valerie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Valerie is very dependable, and her ability to take care of things that come up allowed us to be stress free. She knows what to do without a lot of guidance and always tries to make things fun such as squeezing in some playground time between school assignments....

Josh C.

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Meigs C.


Sunnyvale, CA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional, Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"Very caring and helpful and dependable. Outstanding caregiver."

Vikram B.

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Danika W.


San Jose, CA

$30-35/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Danika and I am a patient, kind, and reliable attendant to children and young adults with disabilities. My care experience is extensive. I worked as a babysitter, camp counselor, and educator all through high school. From 2016 through 2017 I worked as an in-home provider for the IHSS for a disabled adult,...
5.0
"Danika has been fabulous to work with! She has been the morning nanny for my daughter (22-month old) for over 4 months. She is very punctual and great about communication and very dependable! Danika finds new ways to keep my daughter engaged (music, imaginary play,...

Sayoni L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Milpitas, CA

Juana P.

5.0

Juana is a wonderful caregiver. She is compassionate, friendly, hard-working, and reliable. She always comes with a smile and is eager to learn new things. My daughter is even learning Spanish and is always excited to have her come in and help. She is a blessing and any family would be lucky to...

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Daniela M.

5.0

Dani is awesome! We hired her for part time help while our regular nanny was out on leave and she has been super great with our 3 kids (6, 4, & 2). She has lots of fun energy and our kids love playing with her. She has helped us with driving kids to activities and school pick ups, as well as fixing...

- Care member

Ferihan B.

5.0

Feri and very kind and detail oriented! Our daughter, who is usually afraid of new people, warmed up to Feri quickly. Feri went plenty of photos and videos to help us feel comfortable (at our request!) We will definitely hire her again.

- Care member

Nicole Y.

5.0

Nicole was kind and understanding, she went "all in" when she played with my son. She guided him gently when he became emotionally unregulated. A great babysitter!

- Adina L.

Daniela M.

5.0

I called Daniela last minute to watch my kids on a Friday night & she was available. She was great with the kids, they loved her. Very dependable & trustworthy, I would definitely reach out to her again.

- Yajaira M.

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