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185 special needs caregivers are listed in San Jose, CA
The average rate is $25/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in San Jose, CA
5.0
(1)
I work with special needs children and seniors for almost 10 years.
I have passion for what I do.
l am a loving, caring and responsible person. I have experience in showers, transfers, dressing, skin care. Stand by assistant when walking, exercise. Take them to there activities, doctors appointment, shopping I have experience...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I consider myself as an energetic, positive and hard working gal with 4 years of paid experience as a caregiver for people between the ages 3-65. Fortunately, I worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District as a Special Education Substitute with children between the ages 3-17. I currently work as a Registered...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I care deeply about the health and well-being of infants and toddlers. Having dedicated over 20 years of my career to working with families in childcare has made me aware of the importance sleep has in the development of healthy children. Working with dozens of parents, I have found that one of the most difficult problems...
5.0
(2)
I have worked with children with special needs from grades K- 12 for the last 12 years. During the last three summers I was a literacy and math instructor for the Extended School Year Program (ESY) focused on social/emotional skills, literacy, math, science and history. I have a wide variety of experience with students with...
5.0
"Jessica was an outstanding hire. Her years of experience and positive attitude were so helpful to our entire family. She always went above and beyond to fulfill her duties and ensure we were satisfied."
Michele J.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I began caregiving by assisting my brother-in-law after he began hospice care for his cancer diagnosis. When I came to the United States, I started working for a 73-year-old male with Spinocerebella Ataxia for 4 months. When he passed away, I decided to go to school and I took training to get my CNA in New Jersey. I enjoy...
5.0
"Rudy worked as a care giver for my Dad several days a week for the past 18 months. He is a very caring man and my Dad was very fond of him. In addition to taking great care of my Dad, Rudy assisted my step-mom with a variety of household chores and ran errands...
Adrian J.
Zoey D.
San Jose, CA
$20-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always had a passion for working with kids with special needs. I have been a assistant in the special needs class at my high school for 2 years. I am very patient and I am very bubbly and can always keep people entertained I am CPR and first aid certified and I also got credit for a emergency medical responder class.
5.0
"Zoey has been wonderful with our toddler twins. She plays with them and comforts them if they need it. I work from home and appreciate how flexible Zoey is. She's a great listener and dependable !"
Rebecca G.
5.0
(1)
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...
4.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently studying for my Nursing boards. I have graduated from Creighton University with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. I have worked and volunteered for children with special need 6 years with physical and developmental disabilities in Challenge sports. I started off as a basic volunteer eventually I moved to coaches...
4.0
"Jessica is very friendly and positive. She works extremely well with my two very different sons, one of whom is autistic and has limited verbal skills. I am impressed that she is able to handle both of them at once! Her availability is limited, but aside from...
Molly L.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I care for two siblings with autism, along with a third child who too has autism. They have taught me more than I could have ever anticipated. They have hearts of gold and are beautiful young human beings. I came into this not knowing much about autism, but I have learned so much and find it fastening to see them overcome their...
4.0
"Julia only worked with us briefly, but I would recommend her to work with your children. We have a son who is on the spectrum and can be very difficult; Julia did an excellent job with him. "
Molly L.
5.0
(1)
I have always loved working with children. I started volunteering at an Elementary school tutoring children. I babysat a couple months old baby all the way to the age of 3. I have also taught preschool aged children for an after school program. During my internship I worked with children of special needs as my BA is in...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria is great with kids. I was not sure how my child would adjust to anyone new but Maria made him very comfortable and played with him. She would engage him with toys and sing to him nursery rhymes which was amazing."
Payal S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a lifetime of experience helping people. I can help with just about any side work needed. I have experience with special needs, 6+ years as a registered nurse, and am a great cook. I'd love to help where it's needed!
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We needed Danielle’s help one afternoon with last minute babysitting coverage for our toddler. She was attentive, agreeable, and even helped us out by folding laundry too! She was willing to wear a mask. No complaints. Would definitely hire her again if our...
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Savannah M.
San Jose, CA
$31/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have1 year of experience with 3 teenage special needs children along with 3 years experience of nannying children ages newborn-14. I have references from parents that I would be happy to share. I also have done home care the past 5 years for elderly. Im covid vaccinated and CNA perf oxide as well as CPR certified for both...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"We chatted a bit with Savannah and tried to set up an interview, but she had already found another family to work with at that time. We also did a reference check and it was totally clear that the family loved her and thought the world of her! I really appreciated...
Autumn A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families, thank you for viewing my profile. My name is Gabby, I am 29 years old and reside in CA with my wife, daughter and our 3 dogs. I have a college degree from UC Berkeley, a health coaching certification and I am CPR / First Aid / AED certified. I have over 10 years of experience working with children with and without...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Gabby has been taking care of my baby girl for total about 10 months. She was professional, and put us completely at ease. She was warm, kind, and caring. She engaged with my baby girl by music, reading, taking a walk, all kinds of activities, etc., and my girl...
Beth L.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Also "date night" and occasional times available.
I formerly had a home daycare license in Mountain View, CA for 5 years. I worked as an in-home nanny for 15+ years, Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader for 10+ years, preschool and Head Start ass't teacher 2 years. I love doing arts & crafts, silly songs & games, storytelling,...
Mona can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Mona is amazing. My girls had a blast with her. She's creative and nurturing and I immediately felt comfortable with her. We will definitely hire her again."
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Ruby F.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 12 years of experience working with kids ages 3-12 years old. I worked 4 years in early childhood education and 6 years with special needs kids ages 3-14 years old. I work as a part-time teacher assistant . I like to be responsible and trustworthy. I really enjoy working with kids. They always teach me something new and I...
Ruby can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Ruby was a wonderful nanny to our 6 month old daughter and we would definitely give her a call again if we needed child care. She is very engaging, friendly and thoughtful to our daughter. She's incredibly attentive and creative with her interactions. Even though...
Kelly E.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an Liberal Arts/ Education graduate from Dominican University and a graduate of Los Medians College in Pittsburg, California with an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and Liberal Arts. I have certification to work with children with special needs, infants and toddler, assistant teaching, along with multiple...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Jessica N.
San Jose, CA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
As a childcare provider with 16 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children of all ages. I'm comfortable caring for up to four children, ranging from infants to preteens. With my CPR and...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica takes the time to ensure her students are learning the material being taught in an encouraging and sincere manner."
Michael M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lauren, a mother of 2 and I've been a professional nanny for 26 years. I have extensive experience with ages newborn- 13 years old & experience with children with allergies, medical needs and developmental/special needs.
I have been a nanny for my current family for 10 years and the kids are growing up (as they do!) and...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren joined us when my first son was born 9 years ago, continued to grow with us when my second son was born 6 years ago, and has truly become a part of our family. She is kind, generous and patient with our kids. She's navigated changes in her own family over...
Amanda S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have: -20 yrs of babysitting experience
-8 yrs of Nanny experience
-Worked with children of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, health conditions, special needs, Autism, developmental delays, & behavioral challenges.
-Bachelors Degree in Nutritional Sciences
-Continued education post graduation in various programs/coursework in...
Michele can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Michele showed great attention to detail, compassion and enthusiasm in everything she did. She had outstanding techniques to help them acclimate to her and their new routine. By day 2, our boys were simply obsessed with her (which was surprising to us as our...
Olivia H.
4.5
(15)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Maria and I am not only an experienced professional caregiver, but a mother of 4 myself. With over 10 years of care-giving experience, my references and referrals speak for themselves, which I would be happy to provide upon request. I am CPR certified and also fluent in Polish, Greek and English. I am available...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I highly recommend Maria as an exceptional babysitter. She has been consistently punctual and matches my 10-month-old son's energy, which is not an easy task. My son absolutely adores her and looks forward to spending time with her. She always cleans up before she...
Zill C.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Jose, CA
Jessica N.
5.0
Jessica was an outstanding hire. Her years of experience and positive attitude were so helpful to our entire family. She always went above and beyond to fulfill her duties and ensure we were satisfied.
- Michele J.
Rodolfo G.
5.0
Rudy has been working with us for two years now. He is always reliable and dependable. We appreciate his good nature and willingness to always be helpful.
- Heidi G.
Zoey D.
5.0
Zoey has been wonderful with our toddler twins. She plays with them and comforts them if they need it. I work from home and appreciate how flexible Zoey is. She's a great listener and dependable !
- Rebecca G.
Jessica D.
4.0
Jessica is very friendly and positive. She works extremely well with my two very different sons, one of whom is autistic and has limited verbal skills. I am impressed that she is able to handle both of them at once! Her availability is limited, but aside from that she is quite wonderful. I would...
- Molly L.
Julia M.
4.0
Julia only worked with us briefly, but I would recommend her to work with your children. We have a son who is on the spectrum and can be very difficult; Julia did an excellent job with him.
- Molly L.
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Ratings for San Jose, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in San Jose, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 55 reviews of the 185 listed special needs caregivers.