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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Santa Clara, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Santa Clara, CA
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We hired her. She seems very natural with children and just had a warm and caring personality. We are excited to get started with her as our nanny!"
Stefanie B.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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
(3)
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Donna take care my daughter very well, an my son loves Donna so much!"
Ren L.
4.5
(15)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Maria and I am not only an experienced professional caregiver, but a mother of 4 myself. With over 10 years of care-giving experience, my references and referrals speak for themselves, which I would be happy to provide upon request. I am CPR certified and also fluent in Polish, Greek and English. I am available...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Maria has been taking care of our son since he was two months old. She is very punctual, reliable, and is very helpful around the house. Our son always greets her with a big smile when she comes in."
Asma L.
Melissa P.
Mountain View, CA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a hard working and energetic 32-year-old with tons of experience caring for children. Including children with special needs. I have worked in a pediatric hospital and nannied for families while I was in my child development classes for college. I have worked with 4 families in the last 3 yrs with a mix of ages 3 months to...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa was great. She came through for our family when we were in a bind. Our need for child care was unique and at an awkward time (before school one morning) and Melissa showed up early and ready to go. She was great with my five year old son. I appreciated...
Darren F.
Evangeline M.
Sunnyvale, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Providing A Safe And Nurturing Environment For Children
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a kind, patient and a nurturing person, organized and energetic too. I have raised three sons. I have a passion for providing care for children because when we have a positive impact in the child's life it is most rewarding. I have worked with preschool children for 10 years and as well as with 5 and 6-year-old at a before...
Evangeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Lilly H.
Sunnyvale, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Grandmother With Plenty Of Space In The Heart, Looking For Grandchildren
5.0
(1)
Hi, there! My name is Lilly. I am mother and grandmother, with many years of experience as a babysitter. I know how hard its leave the most precious of our life to a stranger! Let me tell you a little bit about me, I have been married to the same person for 22 years and I deserve a medal! I have lots of patience, common sense,...
Lilly can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Doha! I am a reliable, patient, and creative nanny. I have nine years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have five years experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor. I coached gymnastics to elementary aged children. I volunteered with the local Special Olympics and have extensive experience with...
Doha can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Doha is creative, organized, and extremely reliable. She came up with a schedule for the children every week. We loved that she always took into account our kids' interests and passions, but she also consciously exposed them to new things and activities that would...
Bryan M.
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.
1.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
Thao V.
San Jose, CA
$21-26/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience in taking kids with special needs (I was working as a paraeducator aide for San Mateo County)
Thao can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Ariana A.
Campbell, CA
$17-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
Responsible, reliable, and punctual is how I'd describe myself.
I'm looking for a parent that needs assistance. Where I can help lessen the load and provide a safe fun environment. Whether it's meal prepping, doing housework, playing with children and helping them do homework. I like keeping routine to make sure all tasks are...
Ariana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry I can also help with distance learning. I have also been a preschool teacher and I have a Special needs certificate. I am FUN, loving and caring!
Yasmina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Miriam G.
Saratoga, CA
$22-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
I am highly experienced with children from infancy onwards and started babysitting in middle school. I am also Montessori-certified for ages 0-6 and have classroom experience both as a teacher and as a special needs aide.
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Weekend Direct Care counselor |s. t. a. r. programs | April 2016-current
Provide support to the residents of the group home
Document incidents related to the resident
Help maintain the facility clean, schedule appointments for the youths, and communicate with the youth s team in regards to how they are doing emotionally on a...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Callie and I am a college student with 2 years of experience working at a preschool/daycare! I am very responsible and I enjoy using creativity to entertain the kids. I am an optimism enthusiast and making sure the kids have fun and stay safe are always my top priorities. I can help them with their homework as...
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a caregiver for the elderly, caregiver for people with special needs.
Providing all necessary assistance to make life easier for residents. Including: house cleaning, food preparation, hygiene care, medication administration, hospital visits, laundry care, blood flow massage, body exercises, company... I have...
Ana Isabel can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I have 7+ year's experience in Senior Care working with various cases from Parkinson, Dementia, Alzheimer, clients with special needs. I do not see this as a job but more so, something that I am enjoy doing. I also do house cleaning and cooking, I'm a great team player and thrive under pressure. My ethnic background is...
Aminiasi can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, home modification, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
My name is Caroline, I am a Bay Area native.
I am CPR certified, I have my EMT license, as well as a certified survival swim instructor.
I have nannied/family assisted for over 8 years - 2 years of special needs care.
I love teaching young ones about nature and the importance of the outdoors.
I am open to help anyway I can. I...
Caroline can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Santa Clara, CA
Juana P.
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 and any family would be lucky to...
- Care member
Maria A.
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.
Julia M.
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.
Donna L.
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!
- Care member
Maria B.
5.0
I highly recommend Maria as an exceptional babysitter. She has been consistently punctual and matches my 10-month-old son's energy, which is not an easy task. My son absolutely adores her and looks forward to spending time with her. She always cleans up before she leaves, which shows that she is...
- Zill C.
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Ratings for Santa Clara, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Santa Clara, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.