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175 special needs caregivers are listed in San Jose, CA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in San Jose, CA

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Amanda G.


San Jose, CA

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

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Hello , my name is Amanda and I am a special needs Para Educator for the past 9 years for preschool children with moderate to severe Autism. I also am a part time caregiver for an elderly couple who I help out with a few times a week. Last but not least I am a mother of 2 beautiful boys ages 7 and 2 years old.
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Elizabeth L.


San Jose, CA

$38/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, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello! I am an active and positive person who has over 10+ years tutoring and taking care of children. Throughout high school, I would tutor middle schoolers and take care of elementary schoolers in after school programs. In college, I worked as an English Language Learner tutor, and I would tutor students with special needs....
Aylin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Hi, my name is Jess. I'm a very reliable, patient, and fun person who has approximately 4 years of experience caring for children, from toddlers to teenagers. I have also had the privilege of working with children with special needs, particularly those with Down Syndrome. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
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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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

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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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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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:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Ashley C.


San Jose, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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...
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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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Isabela A.


San Jose, CA

$18/hr3 yrs exp

About Me

My name is Isabela and I'm a graduate from Lincoln High School. I'm 18 years old , I'm from Texas and I've been out in California for 5 years now. Two years ago I moved with my dad and my siblings, my dad worked a lot so I stayed home with them for about 5-6 hours everyday. I've watched my two brothers with special needs, one...
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Melissa A.


San Jose, CA

$21-26/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate Sitter With A Heart For Every Child

Hello! My name is Melissa, and I am a college student. I have three years of dedicated experience creating nurturing environments for all children, including those with special needs. Experience: In my three years of caregiving, I've provided individualized care to children of various ages, adapting to unique needs and...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Amaya B.


San Jose, CA

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Fun Sitter/nanny That Loves Disney

Hello! My name is Amaya and I would love to apply and hear more about your family's childcare needs! I have been working with kids since I was 12 years old. I have nannied for kids with special needs, and other qualities that need some extra love and assistance. I have worked for multiple families for just date nights, and some...
Amaya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Melanie F.


San Jose, CA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Melanie, I have some work experience with babysitting as well as working with special needs children. I am CPR certified, and I have my license and a car if needed help with transportation. I love all types of animals, specifically dogs. I am also a very organized person so if needed, I can do some light cleaning...
Melanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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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 50 reviews of the 175 listed special needs caregivers.