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183 special needs caregivers are listed in San Jose, CA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in San Jose, CA

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

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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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Madeline S.


San Jose, CA

$35-52/hr2 yrs exp

Patient & Creative College Sitter

Hello! My name is Madeline, I am currently enrolled in an emergency medical technician(EMT) program and have just completed my certified nursing assistant license. I have CPR, first aid, BLS and ABAT certifications. I have experience nannying newborn twin infants(3 months to 1. 5 years) as well as middle schoolers, tutoring...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Amaya B.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr8 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 as long as I can remember since helping in the nursery at my childhood church at 12 years old. I have nannied for kids with special needs, and other qualities that need some extra love and...
Amaya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

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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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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Isabela A.


San Jose, CA

$17/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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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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Jenna E.


San Jose, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

While my mom was on maternity leave from her job as a teacher, she ran a daycare, giving me an opportunity to pitch in and take care of other kids from a young age. In my young teenage years I babysat for neighbors, volunteered at a summer camps where I worked with some children with special needs, ran girl scout camporees, and...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Catherine M.


San Jose, CA

$25-50/hr19 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

I originally planned on getting a degree in just nutrition but realized after working and getting more exposure, that I had a real passion for children, and I wanted to explore different fields of pediatric nutrition. I believe in open communication with parents and will keep you updated on your child's day, following your...
Alexander can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Yaldah S.


San Jose, CA

$10-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available Full Time State University Student Majoring In Child Development

Hello! I am a San Jose State University Student with 6+ years of working with children as young as a year old to the age of 13. I have worked at a preschool, for children with special needs, and also have been a personal tutor. Available 20-25 hours a week! I drive! (:
Yaldah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am the oldest of 5 children & have 13 years of experience caring for children in various capacities in the Portland, OR and San jose, CA areas (babysitter, nanny, preschool TA, special needs TA, RBT). I have experience with ages 0-12, twins, multiples, and special needs (ASD). I speak some Spanish and I have a BA in...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Nicole B.


San Jose, CA

$19-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Experienced Caregiver Available

Kids have always held a special place in my heart. I have cared for children ages newborn-16. I have worked in preschools, public and private working with a range of kids from newborn- 5, including children with various degrees of special needs. While completing my degree, I was taking care of multiple families children, ages...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Nina L.


San Jose, CA

$32/hr13 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been caring for children for over a decade because I have a passion for fostering their growth. My 13 years of experience have taught me how to be patient, calm, and creative. I am comfortable caring for up to four children of any age, including those with special needs. I'm also happy to help with light housekeeping and...
Nina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Trustline Certified

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Brian S.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Professional Goofball, Serious About Safety.

Hello, My name is Brian. I am currently working as a classroom behavior specialist in a non-public school in Palo Alto. I work and care for 11 high functioning 3rd/4th grade students who have special needs ranging from emotional disturbance, other health impairments and/or Autism. I received a degree in Psychology before joining...

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Ratings for San Jose, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.2 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in San Jose, CA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews of the 183 listed special needs caregivers.