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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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Claudia O.


Mountain View, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Early Child Education Experenced Loving Caring And Passionate With My Job

4.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name Is Claudia I have lived in Mountain View for most of my life. I studied in foothill college where I took child development. I have also taken courses for children with special needs. I have personal experience with children on the spectrum. I have cared for children new born 4 months to 8-year-olds. I have nannied...
Claudia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"I interviewed Claudia for to be the nanny of my 4-year old. Claudia is punctual, responsive and clearly very good at interacting with young children. She colored with my daughter, who had a great time chatting and playing with her. We didn't ultimately hire...

Teresa K.

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Melissa P.


Sunnyvale, CA

$33-45/hr10 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Melissa was very helpful, our son absolutely loved her. Very fun and energetic, which is exactly what a 2 year old enjoys. She was able to adapt to our fluctuating schedule well. She brought fun activities and toys for our son to enjoy. Even our small dog loved...

Bryan E.

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Evangeline M.


Sunnyvale, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Providing A Safe And Nurturing Environment For Children

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Lilly H.


Sunnyvale, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Grandmother With Plenty Of Space In The Heart, Looking For Grandchildren

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

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Leilani M.


San Jose, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time Experienced Nanny

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Thao V.


San Jose, CA

$21-26/hr2 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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Ariana A.


Campbell, CA

$17-24/hr4 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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Ana Isabel P.


Milpitas, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have more 10 years experience and I have excellent references from my clients and extensive experience in caring for people with special needs. I work privately and through the IHSS government program. If providing services to couples, the payment is double. Furthermore, I can help with complex cases permitted in the...
Ana Isabel can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Yasmina M.


San Jose, CA

$17-35/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With ECE Knowledge And Experience

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, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Miriam G.


Saratoga, CA

$22-30/hr9 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

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Callie M.


Los Gatos, CA

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher & Babysitter

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

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Aminiasi K.


San Jose, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced And Passionate Senior Caregiver Available

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: Hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, home modification, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Alexandra A.


Milpitas, CA

$38-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Engaging Behavior Specialist

Hi families! With over 10 years of experience, I'm here to support your child's growth and development in every way. I specialize in Positive Behavioral Support, behavior intervention plans, and personalized 1:1 school shadow aide services. I also offer family and teacher trainings, babysitting, swim lessons, and fitness classes...
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Gina A.


San Jose, CA

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Weekend Care Provider

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...
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Caroline O.


Los Gatos, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Caroline O

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Monica P.


Sunnyvale, CA

$28/hr3 yrs exp

I Do Love Doing Art

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

About me I'm a Mother of 3 and grandmother of 13. I am CPR Certified, bilingual Spanish/English. I have a clean driving record, I also drive for HopSkip Drive which is a service that transports children to and from their programs during summer, and transportation during school year I work with special needs children and non...
Monica can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Hannah A.


San Jose, CA

$23-28/hr5 yrs exp

With a genuine passion for working with children ranging from newborns to 16 years old, I bring a diverse skill set and valuable experience to childcare. Beyond my expertise in nannying, I have a strong background in providing therapeutic support to children with developmental delays, both in school, daycare, and home...
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Mayra K.


San Jose, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

In the last 13 years, I have worked with different nanny agencies around the Bay Area. I have worked with high-end clients. I met terrific families who became like family. I can cook and meal prep. I also meal prep for babies. Clean and organize, run errands, and handle the calendar. I can help with homework and do arts and...
Mayra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Krystal G.


San Jose, CA

$18/hr1 yrs exp

Here To Save Your Day

My experience is raising three of my own. I also have experience with special needs children and adults. Also seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia. My oldest is graduating high school in 2025. I am a kind/ genuine/god fearing woman.
Krystal can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Santa Clara, CA

Claudia O.

5.0

Claudia was our full-time nanny for both kids in their baby/toddler phases. The kids loved her because she was kind, patient, creative (drawing, clay, building!) , musical, and fun. I loved her because she was easy-going, helpful, and communicated openly with us (especially during Covid craziness)....

- Care member

Melissa P.

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 her last minute flexibility, good...

- Darren F.

Zoey D.

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.

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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.