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176 special needs caregivers are listed in San Jose, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in San Jose, CA
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
Greetings; I am a student at San Jose State and my background is in Psychology (major), and English Literature (minor). I have worked in a hospital setting, as well as privately for families as a tutor and mentor, and as a physical therapist and companion with elderly patients. Whatever your particular care needs are, I am...
5.0
"We hired Julio for a short-term visit to California for our young adult special needs son. I cannot recommend Julio enough. He was punctual, attentive, compassionate, capable and very willing to learn medical care he was not familiar with. He picked up everything...
Jacqueline T.
4.2
(5)
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
"I know Rudy personally as a genuinely helpful and caring person. His jolly outlook and attitude warms up the heart of those whom he meets and brings a smile to his patients. Having a close relationship with him, I know that every single one of whom he has worked...
Jenny R.
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.
Daniela M.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
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.
Danika W.
San Jose, CA
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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.
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)
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
(1)
I'm a 22-year-old woman whom loves kids currently a college student studying to be an elementary teacher. I want to experience and get more knowledge of how it is to be around kids. I am reliable, friendly and always fun I am as well a certified medical assistant. I am one 3 years experienced and Experienced and taken care of a...
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Keriann, I am 25 years old and looking to nanny/babysit in the bay area. I received my LVN diploma from Unitek College in 2019 and am currently taking classes at Foothill college to obtain my degree in mathematics. I work at a daycare (for almost 2 years) in the afternoons with ages 7 months to 4 years old, and in...
Keriann can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Keriann is great with my children. She truly has a passion for working with kids. Keriann also helped with school pick ups and drop offs. It was a pleasure working with Keriann for 2 years."
Georgelene E.
Anna Lisa R.
San Jose, CA
$30-40/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Anna. While most of my experience is caring for special needs children, I have cared for children in both home and school settings. Because of my experience, I believe I would be a great addition to any family due to being well rounded and being able to care for children in any setting. I have worked with...
Anna Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna was a pleasure to work with. She was knowledgable about how to interact with kids and facilitate play between our little ones. She has been reliable, diligent and responsive in all our interactions as well. Highly recommended!"
Patrick K.
Selena O.
San Jose, CA
$34/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have experience as a lead teacher in a child care facility where I cared for infants aged 6 weeks to 18 months.
I am currently attending Mission
College to receive my associates in Child Development.
I have met the CDC preschool
requirement, including infant and toddler safety. I also have professional experience with...
Selena can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"She's a great caregiver all around, not only does she care for them but she also helps them learn and explore different things through activities. She keeps them busy and not only that help them developmentally."
Nina P.
5.0
(3)
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
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families, thank you for viewing my profile. am 30 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 12 years of experience working with children with and without special needs in a...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
5.0
(5)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I have known Valerie for several years, she took care of my daughter over the years as a nanny, etc. No complaint, Valerie is extremely attentive and focused on safety, etc. She also really becomes attached to the kids under her care, so they get the best kind of...
Mark W.
Catherine M.
San Jose, CA
$25-50/hr • 19 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a patient and friendly caregiver with 19 years of childcare experience. I'm passionate about helping children learn and grow, and I believe that every child deserves a chance to be successful. With my ECE coursework and experience with special needs children, I have the skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care for...
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Catie watched our 20 mo old for a couple hours and my daughter warmed right up to her. Catie was very responsive, prompt and just so sweet to our little one. We would definitely hire her again should we need a sitter in the San Jose area. "
Jennifer C.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
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."
Former Member A.
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Daniella is a delight! She was a reliable babysitter for my two girls for many years. They are now teenagers and still talk about times they had with her. She was always reliable, punctual and extremely responsible. If you are in need of a nurturing, energetic,...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Jose, CA
Julio S.
5.0
We hired Julio for a short-term visit to California for our young adult special needs son. I cannot recommend Julio enough. He was punctual, attentive, compassionate, capable and very willing to learn medical care he was not familiar with. He picked up everything very fast and was not only a great...
- Jacqueline T.
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.
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.
Danika W.
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, etc) and very patient with her :)
- Sayoni 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 71 reviews of the 176 listed special needs caregivers.