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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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. "
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,...
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I've been a professional nanny for the past 14 years and am incredibly lucky with the families I have joined. I am a very caring, compassionate, and patient individual who loves children. I have a great deal of experience with twins, children with special needs, and families with pets/household management...
Care Member says "Gina is so fantastic! Sweet and knowledgeable and great w my kiddo!"
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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...
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...
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."
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...
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...
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,...
Companionship
dementia
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
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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!"
Career Objective:
I am looking for an opportunity to apply my great skills and qualifications to helping others.
Prepare meals
Bathing
Dressing
Light housekeeping
comfortable with pets
has own car
non-smoker
Other Skills:
*CPR Certified
*Punctual and regular
*Honest
*Enthusiastic and creative
*Pleasant personality
*Good...
Worked in. private home for three adult siblings with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Experienced with behavioral issues. I have worked with clients with Diabetes, and dialysis, Perkins disease as well as Alzheimer's/demetia. Managed a staff of 4 to 5 at times. Maintaining a monthly schedule for staff. Maintain House hold inventory....
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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
Experienced With Special Needs, Diabetic Care, And Elderly With Dementia And Alzheimers
San Jose, CA
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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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8 years experience
I worked as a Special Education Instructional Assistant for four years at San Jose Unified School District. I also worked as a Behavioral Therapist with children who have been diagnosed with Autism for a couple of years.
I truly enjoy working with children with special needs because I can use my academic and professional...
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151 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $26.43/hr as of May 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.4
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in San Jose, CA
Special Needs Caregivers in San Jose, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 49 reviews of the 151 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.
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.
Prorseut P.
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...
- Sokha P.
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