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Maria V.

The Care You Need With A Bright Smile

San Jose, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Marivic M.

Direct Support Professional

San Jose, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
I have more than 20 years of caregiver experience, providing compassionate and professional care to Adults and Children who are developmentally disabled with medical condition and behavior (Level 4 E facility). I have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively, function independently, and interact...
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Julio S.

Full/part-time Caregiver Available!

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Greetings; I am a student at San Jose State and my background is in Psychology (major), and English Literature (minor). I have worked in a hospital setting, as well as privately for families as a tutor and mentor, and as a physical therapist and companion with elderly patients. Whatever your particular care needs are, I am...

Jacqueline T. says "We hired Julio for a short-term visit to California for our young adult special needs son. I cannot recommend Julio enough. He was punctual,...

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Daniela M.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Daniela, and I bring over 7 years of experience working with children, including those with special needs. I've been a 1:1 caregiver for the elderly, and during college, I was often referred to families needing reliable and compassionate care. Growing up watching over my younger cousins taught me so much but...

Yajaira M. says "I called Daniela last minute to watch my kids on a Friday night & she was available. She was great with the kids, they loved her. Very dependable &...

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Danika W.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Danika and I am a patient, kind, and reliable attendant to children and young adults with disabilities. My care experience is extensive. I worked as a babysitter, camp counselor, and educator all through high school. From 2016 through 2017 I worked as an in-home provider for the IHSS for a disabled adult,...

Sayoni L. says "Danika has been fabulous to work with! She has been the morning nanny for my daughter (22-month old) for over 4 months. She is very punctual and great...

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Jenifer M.

I AM A BABY AND INFANT SLEEP CARE SPECIALIST

San Jose, CA

5.0(0)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Julia M.

Caregiver Available

San Jose, CA

4.0(1)
from
$32/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Molly L. says "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;...

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Maria A.

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...

Aida K. says "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...

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Keriann L.

Nanny

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Keriann, I am 25 years old and looking to nanny/babysit in the bay area. I received my LVN diploma from Unitek College in 2019 and am currently taking classes at Foothill college to obtain my degree in mathematics. I work at a daycare (for almost 2 years) in the afternoons with ages 7 months to 4 years old, and in...

Georgelene E. says "Keriann is great with my children. She truly has a passion for working with kids. Keriann also helped with school pick ups and drop offs. It was a...

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Anna Lisa R.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! My name is Anna. While most of my experience is caring for special needs children, I have cared for children in both home and school settings. Because of my experience, I believe I would be a great addition to any family due to being well rounded and being able to care for children in any setting. I have worked with...

Patrick K. says "Anna was a pleasure to work with. She was knowledgable about how to interact with kids and facilitate play between our little ones. She has been...

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Selena O.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
Hello! I have experience as a lead teacher in a child care facility where I cared for infants aged 6 weeks to 18 months. I am currently attending Mission College to receive my associates in Child Development. I have met the CDC preschool requirement, including infant and toddler safety. I also have professional experience with...

Victoria M. says "Selena is my master teacher. She is someone who is very down to earth and very helpful in every situation. She has an unconditional love for children...

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Valerie L.

Professional Nanny

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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...

Josh C. says "Valerie is very dependable, and her ability to take care of things that come up allowed us to be stress free. She knows what to do without a lot of...

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Dominique S.

Fun Sitter Who Loves Outdoor Activities And Crafts.

San Jose, CA

3.0(1)
from
$30/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
Hey there! My name is Dominique, I have been doing child care for about 11 years now, for children anywhere from newborns to preteens. I am a CPR/First Aide/AED and EMT certified. I have my own vehicle, and am a non smoker. I love animals, outside play, reading, and arts and crafts. I am comfortable with driving children,...

Danielle N. says "Dominique was our nanny from August 2018 until September 2022 for our 2 boys who are both special needs (ASD). She is very kind, patient, caring, and...

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Catherine M.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
19 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
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...

Jennifer C. says "Catie watched our 20 mo old for a couple hours and my daughter warmed right up to her. Catie was very responsive, prompt and just so sweet to our little...

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Daniela M.

Part-time Caregiver / Student UH Manoa

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello everyone! My name is Daniela and I have over 6 years of experience working with children of all ages- including those with special needs. I've also been a 1:1 caregiver for the elderly, and during college, I was referred to many families looking for babysitters. As I transition out of my full-time corporate role, I truly...

Care Member says "Dani is awesome! We hired her for part time help while our regular nanny was out on leave and she has been super great with our 3 kids (6, 4, & 2). She...

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Vanessa L.

Fun Sitter

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm Vanessa I am seeking my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. My background caring for infants, toddlers, and youth started when I worked as special needs caregiver. In college, I...

Care Member says "We hired Vanessa for a potential full time role and decided not to move ahead due to a change in plans. She watched my 11 mo old for two months and did...

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Sofia S.

Good Babysitter

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hi My name is Sofia . I am 30 years old. I was born and raised in Colombia . I am a fluent Spanish and English speaker. I am looking to have a good working relationship with the family I provide care for ensuring mutual respect and communication. Previously, I received my degree in education and worked as a preschool...

Care Member says "I recommend Sofia whole-heartedly as a nanny/babysitter. She came to us five years ago, when our little one needed a full-time caretaker. Sofia proved...

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Brittney L.

Loving Child Care/Nanny

San Jose, CA

4.0(0)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am currently a Child Development Studies Major at West Valley College, with one semester away from my Merit Certificate in Child Studies. I have been an on going babysitter/nanny for the past five years, with a range of children from newborns, to 12 years old. For over a year and a half, I was a full time nanny for a...
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Lauren G.

Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Job

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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...

Care Member says "We’ve had the absolute pleasure of having Lauren care for our child, and we could not be more grateful! From day one, Lauren was reliable, loving, and...

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Martha O.

Experienced With Special Needs, Diabetic Care, And Elderly With Dementia And Alzheimers

San Jose, CA

from
$50/hr
10 years experience
Hello I have been working with children and adults with special needs for quite a few years. experienced with special needs, diabetic care, and elderly with dementia and Alzheimers. I am very passionate about those with those that need careful attention and I'm very patient to pay attention to detail. I am a licensed vocational...
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  • 177 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.07/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in San Jose, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in San Jose, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 54 reviews of the 177 listed special needs caregivers

Julio S.

We hired Julio for a short-term visit to California for our young adult special needs son. I cannot recommend Julio enough. He was punctual,...

- Jacqueline T.

Daniela M.

I called Daniela last minute to watch my kids on a Friday night & she was available. She was great with the kids, they loved her. Very...

- Yajaira M.

Danika W.

Danika has been fabulous to work with! She has been the morning nanny for my daughter (22-month old) for over 4 months. She is very punctual...

- Sayoni L.

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