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Angela W.

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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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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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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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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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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Paraprofessional/Individualized Learning Specialist

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children with special needs from grades K- 12 for the last 12 years. During the last three summers I was a literacy and math instructor for the Extended School Year Program (ESY) focused on social/emotional skills, literacy, math, science and history. I have a wide variety of experience with students with...

Michele J. says "Jessica was an outstanding hire. Her years of experience and positive attitude were so helpful to our entire family. She always went above and beyond to...

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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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San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Nevaeh, I am studying early childhood development since I have always loved working with kids. I have experience with special needs teens, and experience caring for newborns and toddlers. I love to garden, read and do arts and crafts. I have over six years of experience working with children and childcare and I...

Sreya B. says "Nevaeh is highly professional with great work ethic, caring and a very loving nanny. - She was punctual and reliable. If she was running late or taking...

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Date Night, Weekend, Short Term Babysitter

San Jose, CA

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am 31 years old. Working with children is my passion. I started caring for children from a very young age for family and family friends. I now have 7 years of professional experience. I have worked as a babysitter, a live-in nanny, and in both a daycare and school setting. I currently work at a school for kids with autism and...

Erika H. says "Kaitlyn is very responsible and dependable. She is also very creative and fun with my three kids of different ages. We love Kaitlyn!"

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San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am currently a preschool teacher on break and is searching for part time work. I currently hold a degree in Early Childhood with an emphasis on special needs. I also currently hold a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit with California Teacher Credentials.

Sokha P. says "Prorseut is very kind, patient, loyalty, trustful and work well with kids. She is very punctual and can be very liable. She is very fun to work with. "

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San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
30 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
* Updated to add that at this time I'm only available for one to two days a week. Days and hours can be flexible.* Hi! I'm a nanny with 25+ yrs of experience and a mom of 3 grown sons! I've worked through nanny agencies with nanny training. I've gotten many jobs through personal referrals. I'm a great communicator. I love...

Alex T. says "Unfortunately, I didn't end up hiring Marleen due to changes in my situation, but she was my candidate of choice had I hired a nanny. She had a natural,...

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San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
18 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
As a childcare provider with 16 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children of all ages. I'm comfortable caring for up to four children, ranging from infants to preteens. With my CPR and...

Michael M. says "Jessica takes the time to ensure her students are learning the material being taught in an encouraging and sincere manner."

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San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name's Tiffany and I've been passionate about being around kids for all my life, so making a step towards childcare was not a hard one! I live in San Jose and have been working as a nanny for 7 years. I also have experience working as a Registered Behavior Technician, a Special Needs Teacher's Aide at a school in Gilroy,...

Muna F. says "Tiffany is great!!! If we were not moving out of the area I would still be working with her. She is on time and reliable - she interacts with kids and keeps...

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Professional Nanny

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
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...

Care Member says "Valerie fit right into our home and took care of all of our toddlers needs from day one. She is punctual, organized and my toddler has the best time...

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San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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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San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
19 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
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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Compassionate Care For Your Senior Loved One

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Respite care
dementia
home modification
personal care
I love helping people. I've been a caregiver for 7+ years and have cared for over a dozen families. I have an upbeat, positive attitude; I'm patient, compassionate and non-judgmental; responsible, reliable, respectful, trustworthy; calm, helpful, friendly, and funny. Help w/ bathing, dressing. medication management: organizing...

Sanford C. says "Sandra helps me with meal prep, either takes me to the store or brings food from the store to me, helps me with showering and takes me on errands. She's...

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Love Carrying For My Patients

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
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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Care Giver Special Needs

San Jose, CA

from
$10/hr
2 years experience
As the mother of a 25 years-old daughter with special needs and my experience for more the 15 years as a care giver, it is a pleasure to help someone I can make special every day with my care and company
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Special Needs Nanny

San Jose, CA

from
$30/hr
My most recent position was caring for a 6-year-old boy with Down's syndrome, autistic & non verbal. I absolutely loved my job and my preference going forward is to care for special needs children
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  • 154 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.27/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

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

Special Needs Caregivers in San Jose, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 37 reviews of the 155 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.

Julia M.

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...

- Molly L.

Jessica N.

Jessica was an outstanding hire. Her years of experience and positive attitude were so helpful to our entire family. She always went above...

- Michele J.

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