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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

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Angela P.


San Jose, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Angela

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Ever since I was a little girl I've enjoyed taking care of my siblings and cousins I was always tasked with watching over my baby niece's or nephews growing up and I grew to enjoy it caring for kids Is something I take passion and joy in , I have past experience taking care of kids with special needs I can pick up or take home...
Angela can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
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Tamera P.


San Jose, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Retired, Empty-Nester, 20+ Yrs Experience

Hello! My name is Tammy. I retired 6 years ago and am an official "empty-nester." I am patient, positive, compassionate and reliable with 25+ years professional experience working with senior, child and special needs clients. I am an organized, multitasker, that requires minimal supervision and is CPR and first aid certified...
Tamera can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Hermila S.


San Jose, CA

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have a strong background in childcare and education, starting with running my own child care business for 5 years before dedicating 24 years as a paraeducator for special needs children in the Evergreen School District, Santa Clara County. My commitment to child safety and well-being is reinforced by my CPR/AED certification,...
Hermila can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Heather B.


San Jose, CA

$22-35/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a dedicated nanny with over 5 years of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages, as well as individuals with special needs. I have my own car, don't mind pets, cooking , cleaning and assisting with homework or extracurricular activities. I worked as a nanny for 3-year-old twins until they went to...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Elizabeth L.


San Jose, CA

$37/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Personal Assistant

Hello. My name is Liz, and I am an experienced Nanny and Personal Assistant located in San Jose. I have multiple years of caring for children of all ages. I have worked with special needs children, premature infants, and twins. I am open to the position I am seeking (Full-time or Part-time). A mutual fit is of the upmost...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Linda C.


San Jose, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am Mother of two beautiful teenager, a boy and a girl. With that said, I have many years of experience raising children from infant, toddler, pre-teen to teenagers. I am currently working for a mental health clinic as a case manager and providing therapeutic services for our clients. 40% of our patients are young kids and a...
Linda can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jeanine Angelica V.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

I have 18 years of experience working with children in after school programs, summer camps, in home behavioral therapy, in the school district as an instructional assistant, occasional tutoring, and babysitting. The last 10 years of my career, I've specialized in working in a special day class as well as in summer schools for...
Jeanine Angelica can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Anatasia L.


San Jose, CA

$21-50/hr1 yrs exp

I come from a background of volunteering for young adults and adults with special needs, bringing joy and happiness to their lives. Additionally, I have cared for infants and toddlers of mothers in rehabilitation programs. I am a warm-hearted, friendly person who is extremely empathetic, well-rounded, and responsible. Apart from...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Desiree M.


San Jose, CA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am Desiree, I am 27 years old, with a degree in Early Childhood Education from one of Brazil's top four universities, which ranks 12th in Latin America. Strong driver, pet-friendly, covid vaccinated + boosted, CPR certified and I have worked with kids for the past 8 years as a Teacher, Au Pair and Nanny. I am open for a...
Desiree can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I bring both heart and experience to childcare. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies, which helps me connect with children of all ages through engaging conversations, active listening, and creative expression. I have been babysitting since I was 16, and for the past four years, I've worked professionally in an...
Faith can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Aracely G.


San Jose, CA

$25-28/hr5 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a certified licensed nurse from Mexico in process of revalidating my degree in the U. S. I have experience with newborns, elderly and people with special needs. I'm a US citizen, I was born in Los Angeles, but I have lived all my life in Mexico, I have lived in the United States for 5 years, I speak a little English but...
Aracely can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I have experience working with children of all ages with all type of different backgrounds and special needs. I am a licensed driver and have a medical background in connection with all children including autistic spectrum disorder. I am a responsible qualified candidate with a certificate in medical assisting, A. A. Degree, CPR...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Ashley. I have 13 years of childcare experience. I have provided childcare for several wonderful families throughout the years, and adapt to different family dynamics with ease. I have cared for infants as young as 3-months-old, and children as old as 13-years-old. I also have 2 years of experience working with...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Leilani M.


San Jose, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time Experienced Nanny

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a career Nanny in a private home setting since 2007. I transitioned to a special needs Nanny in 2018. I absolutely love working with special needs and want to further both my career & experience. I have experience with autistic young adults & adolescents. I have also worked Downs syndrome as well as non-verbal. My...
Leilani can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Gabriela V.


San Jose, CA

$32-37/hr10 yrs exp

Perfect Babysitter/Nanny One Call Away

Hello! My name is Gabriela and I am looking for a couple of families to assist with childcare and organization tasks as needed. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and work as a Medical Social Worker at a local hospital. I have worked with newborns to 12yrs old, have experience with children with special needs, and experience...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Noemi L.


San Jose, CA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a cosmetology graduate studying to get licensed in the state of California. I am also a paraeducator. I am CPR certified, I have more than 5 years of experience in childcare. I also have experience with children with special needs. Feel free to reach out and get to know me a little more.
Noemi can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Beverly N.


San Jose, CA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have been a dedicated caregiver for about six years, working across various settings to provide nurturing and attentive care to children of different ages. In addition to my professional experience, I have children of my own, which has deepened my understanding of the importance of providing a safe, loving, and stimulating...
Beverly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Dohar M.


San Jose, CA

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

I'm a mom of 3 and also experienced in being a sitter for other 3 children. I also working with special need kids. I love to teach and also have fun with the kids. I like working with kids because they are our future generations. they also playful. I'm looking for a job that would be appreciated the way I appreciated the job...
Hello, my name is Tashi. I bring many years of dedicated experience caring for children, including those with special needs, ranging from infancy to 11 years old in California. I am a compassionate, patient, and respectful caregiver who values responsibility, accountability, and professionalism in every aspect of child care and...
Tashi can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Brittany F.


San Jose, CA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Available Babysitter Majoring In Psychology!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Brittany and I am a 23-year-old college student finishing up my degree in psychology this quarter! I graduate in June. I have been working with children since I was 18 and have lots of experience with ages 0-17. I currently work at a daycare 2 days a week that specializes in children with chronic illnesses and...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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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.