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Find special needs caregivers in Santa Clara, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Santa Clara, CA

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Santa Clara, CA

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Faith J.


Santa Clara, CA

$30-33/hr6 yrs exp

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Hello! I'm Faith, an experienced caregiver with a passion for supporting children's growth and well-being. I began my journey working with a family of two special needs children (ages 8 and 11), one with autism spectrum disorder and the other with severe anxiety; with whom I worked for 3 years and loved every minute. I later...
Faith can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Rowena D.


Santa Clara, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Specializing In Elderly Care And Special Needs Patients, Including Memory Care.

I'd describe my personality as hardworking, trustworthy and honest I like caring for seniors because being a caregiver can make a huge difference in people lives. It feel so rewarding when you make them smile and happy. I'm looking for a job that have a good environment and clean I started caring for seniors in 2013, until...
Rowena can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Hello, My name is Heather and I have many years of experience in caregiving. In 2010 I helped my grandfather for 4 years until he was placed on Hospice. I have assisted 2 stroke patients with their day-to-day needs. As a mother of three, including one child with special needs, caregiving comes easy to me, although since a child...
Heather can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Sarah G.


Santa Clara, CA

$19-23/hr1 yrs exp

I'd describe myself as understanding, empathetic, and flexible. I'm looking for any kind of job, whether it's one time or regularly. I will be going on vacation from 7/5-8/17 for a study abroad trip! Any work for before my departure or after will be greatly appreciated! I enjoy working with special needs and senior folk!...
Sarah can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning
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Wemerson R.


Mountain View, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Wonderful Nanny/older Brother For Your Kids

5.0

(1)

Hi! 7-year experienced nanny, caring for all kinds of kids, including special needs. Currently, I care for a wonderful 4-year-old special needs child but am seeking a new opportunity for growth and better self-development. I believe in positive education and patience as key pillars for raising a child. I studied physical...
Wemerson can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Wemerson helped us out for spring break. The lads loved him and played games with him. They all also went out to museums, etc. and had a great time."

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Jenifer M.


San Jose, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

I AM A BABY AND INFANT SLEEP CARE SPECIALIST

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...
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Jessica D.


San Jose, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

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.

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Michele F.


San Jose, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Educated, Reliable, Loving, Creative And Playful Sitter

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

First Aid

Early Education

Trustline Certified

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.

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Barbara S.


Mountain View, CA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Provider, Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I have many years experience working with persons with disabilities. Ages range from the NICU to adulthood. I have worked in group homes, independent living centers as staff and in management. Familiar with all aspects of Title 7. Worked with SARC, San Joaquin Regional Center. Experience in implementing IEP, IHP etc. CPR,...
5.0
"Barbara is amazing and exactly the person you would want to look over your fur babies. She took care of my geriatric cats while I was out of town for a prolonged period. She loved them so well and comforted one of them that the cat stopped soiling in the house out...

Lee B.

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Melissa F.


Campbell, CA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi !! My name is Melissa. I am 30 years Old. I have been a babysitter for the past 5 years, I graduated from College on Business in my country of origin Peru, I'd love to help you care for your children. I have always been good with children. I started with babysitting my neighbors kids and then realizing that I really love to...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Melissa was our nanny for over a year. She was very reliable, very sweet, and a wonderful nanny. We would hire her again but my daughter will be in school. Wish her the best."

Sonya W.

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Lauren G.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Job

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lauren is a very professional, highly qualified nanny. She cared for my two young children and I always felt comfortable leaving them in her care. She is caring, fun, and responsible. While she only worked for us for a short period of time before our needs...

Beth Z.

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Marylyn R.


Los Gatos, CA

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Very Responsable Babysitting

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have experience with twins, new born, infants, toddlers and Early school. I have experience with special needs children. I have my First AID training and CPR Training. I took class Early Childhood Education (ECE). I have more then 10 years of experience, I am puntual, responsable, funny and I love play outside with kids. I...
Marylyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Marylyn was helping me with my 2 kids (4 and 2 years old) couple of days/week after school for several months. She was picking them up from school, showering them, served them dinner, playing with them until their bedtime. My kids loved spending time with her and...

Sofia W.

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Maria V.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

The Care You Need With A Bright Smile

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...
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Jill R.


Mountain View, CA

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am passionate about what I do because through my extensive training with a physical therapist, occupational therapist and speech therapist that I can greatly enhance the facilitation of development of the child and help with the family.
5.0
"Jill was awesome! She was always there when she said she would be, was really friendly and just a pleasure to work with. She helped me 7 days a week getting ready in the mornings and made it an awesome experience. She learns things really quickly, is very careful...

Bart S.

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Alexa A.


Los Gatos, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Very Caring, Loving Nanny/Driver/HPA.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

35 yrs. of experience, It is very fulfilling for me to provide care and assistance to people who need my help. My experience is in a home, infant & adult care that require an adult supervision and special needs independently and professionally. The tasks performed include medication reminder, preparing meals, feeding, bathing,...
Alexa can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation, personal care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Alexa works for me and she is excellent. I would recommend her for child care without any hesitation. Anitha"

Anitha V.

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Juana P.


Milpitas, CA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Skillful Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I've been taking care of children for about 15 years, including my own two boys I've also taken child development units (ECE) in college. CPR and First aid training. I obtained a certificate as a health adviser, I love working with kids. I love kids so much and I don't see working with them so much as "work" but as my passion...
Juana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Juana is a wonderful caregiver. She is compassionate, friendly, hard-working, and reliable. She always comes with a smile and is eager to learn new things. My daughter is even learning Spanish and is always excited to have her come in and help. She is a blessing...

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Maria A.


San Jose, CA

$20-25/hr

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver

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:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We connected with Maria through Care.com in July 2024 when my husband was. She is nice, reliable and firm with my kids. And both my kids like her! We like her too!"

Aida K.

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Julia M.


San Jose, CA

$32-35/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

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.

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Donna L.


Sunnyvale, CA

$35/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Skilled With Special Needs Children

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi Parents! Do you need help during the summer? I currently work at an elementary school in the Sunnyvale School District working with children with special needs. I have three children of my own: 1 elementary, 1 in middle school, and 1 high school. From 2021 to 2023, I worked as a nanny for a family when their daughter was 5...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She is really good with the infants! Her energy is really calm and composed and my baby immediately became calm. She is definitely professional and has great wisdom for how to raise kids! "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Santa Clara, CA

Wemerson R.

5.0

Wemerson helped us out for spring break. The lads loved him and played games with him. They all also went out to museums, etc. and had a great time.

- Care member

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.

Michele F.

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 youngest had a case of stranger...

- Olivia H.

Barbara S.

5.0

Barbara is amazing and exactly the person you would want to look over your fur babies. She took care of my geriatric cats while I was out of town for a prolonged period. She loved them so well and comforted one of them that the cat stopped soiling in the house out of grief. Never have I had such a...

- Lee B.

Melissa F.

5.0

Melissa was our nanny for over a year. She was very reliable, very sweet, and a wonderful nanny. We would hire her again but my daughter will be in school. Wish her the best.

- Sonya W.

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Ratings for Santa Clara, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Santa Clara, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.