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Banqui D.

Love Carrying For My Patients

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Banqui . I'm a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Home Health Aide (HHA) with 7 years of experience providing compassionate and personalized care to individuals of all ages, especially the elderly and those with special needs. I'm committed to ensuring the well-being and comfort of my clients by...

Care Member says "Very caring and knowledgeable. Would entrust her to care for our elderly family member full time without hesitation! Highly recommended!"

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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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Special Needs-Sitter

San Jose, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
I have worked in childcare for 15 years. I nannied for a family for 4 years with a child on the spectrum.
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San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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...

Care Member says "She was wonderful. Hired her to give mom a few hours to relax and get some things done. She was great with our 7 week old girl. Talked to her, fed,...

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Nurturing and Caring Sitter

Ben Lomond, CA

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
I worked with Children on the autism spectrum. Each individual that I worked with was very special to me. I have always been very patient and observant and with those qualities I learned a lot about the children I worked with. One girl love to listen to me read the Cat in the Hat while another boy I worked with loved to get his...

Gary W. says "Katie worked for our family for 9 months, picking up our 9 year old twin boys after school, taking them to local parks, lunch, music lessons, etc., then to...

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Experienced And Passionate Senior Caregiver Available

San Jose, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
home modification
+ 1 more
Hi there, I have 10 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...
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Moss Landing, CA

from
$20/hr
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
Hello my name is Nataly Diaz I am 23 years old. I have been a caregiver/nanny for over 2 years. I enjoy what I do. I have experience working with elderly, children, pets, and special needs individuals. Please reach out for more information about me.
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San Jose, CA

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$30/hr
13 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am an enthusiastic and patient individual with years of caregiving experience. I work with special needs children and adults teaching independent living skills, academics, and assisting with speech pathology. I customize my approach for each client based on their specific needs. In addition, I have spent countless summers...
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San Jose, CA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Transportation
personal care
meal prep
errands
I am an enthusiastic and caring person with a propensity for making sure my clients are happy not only with my work, but with the progress that their loved ones make while under my care. I am currently halfway through a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and have worked with children in all walks of life from foster homes to loving...
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Los Gatos, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I have 20+ years experience working with both special needs and general education populations. I specialize in behavior management/modification.
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Kind Gentle Joyful Aide With 30 Yrs Experience

Santa Cruz, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Shara. Caring for individuals with unique abilities has been my passion since I was a teenager. I began by coaching Special Olympics track, swimming, and basketball, and I quickly fell in love with this amazing community. Over the years, I've worked in a variety of environments offering support and...
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San Jose, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have worked with a young woman who has Down Syndrome. I supported her by taking her to her job and being a job coach for her. I have also worked in an establishment that had a day room in which I provided skills opportunities for adults with Autism. I assisted them with puzzles, sorting activities, math and language, crafts...
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Caretaker: OT Student

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Growing up in a preschool, I learned to appreciate caretaking for children with a variety of neurodivergence and physical abilities from a young age. As an adult I've gained my experience through studying Psychology, working as an ABA, joining the Peace Corps Morocco as a Youth Development Specialist, doing public health for 4...
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Retired, Empty-Nester, 20+ Yrs Experience

San Jose, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Tammy. I retired 7 years ago and am an official "empty-nester." I am patient, positive, compassionate and reliable with 25+ years professional experience working with senior, child and special needs clients. I am an organized, multitasker, that requires minimal supervision and am CPR and first aid certified...
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Special needs

Los Gatos, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Christine and I am a mom before granddaughters. I also have a masters degree in child development with 20 years experience working with children from all ages even special needs. I am available to help and assist families with children who struggle with special needs for medical issues as I currently am helping a...
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Hello.

San Jose, CA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
I ve been doing senior and child care for 5 years . I took some early childhood education units in the past I'm very patient and reliable I speakSpanish and enjoy learning other languages too !
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Tammy P: Retired, Empty-Nester, 20+ Yrs Experience

San Jose, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
home modification
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Tammy. I retired 7 years ago and am an official "empty-nester." I am patient, positive, compassionate and reliable with 25+ years professional experience working with senior, child and special needs clients. I am an organized, multitasker, that requires minimal supervision and am CPR and first aid certified...
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San Jose, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Ashley. :) I have several years of childcare experience. I have provided childcare for many wonderful families throughout the years, and adapt to different family dynamics with ease. I have cared for infants as young as 2-months-old, and children as old as 13-years-old. I also have 3 years of experience working with...
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San Jose, CA

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$27/hr
9 years experience
I have been a caregiver for 9 years, I've had the pleasure of working with a range of youth - senior. I helped with their daily living needs. I have provided companionship - full hands on assistance and everything in between. My approach to the care I provide is a gentle and compassionate one, patient and understanding. I'm...
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Boulder Creek, CA

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$30/hr
15 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
For the past 15 years, I have been blessed to work with children in both the home and academic environment. I am a registered behavioral therapist working with special needs children in both school and clinical settings. In addition to my RBT certificate, I have a wealth of experience nannying and babysitting for families over...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.00/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Aptos, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Aptos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Banqui D.

Very caring and knowledgeable. Would entrust her to care for our elderly family member full time without hesitation! Highly recommended!

- Care member

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.

Catherine M.

She was wonderful. Hired her to give mom a few hours to relax and get some things done. She was great with our 7 week old girl. Talked to...

- Care member

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