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176 special needs caregivers are listed in San Jose, CA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in San Jose, CA

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Maria K.


San Jose, CA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

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I am careful, responsible, proative and work according to the needs of each person with their orientation or with the orientationof the family. If you or someone you love needs caring with responsibility and attention, you've found the right person.
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Anthony P.


San Jose, CA

$10-50/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver With Experience With Developmental Delays/autism

Former full time care giver to youth/teens with autism and developmental delays. Provided one on one care in a home setting, helping clients develop life skills and routines through positive reinforcement. Willing to cook, clean and do anything around the house.
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Tasha O.


San Jose, CA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

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I'm a social person, fast learning, hard working, I have experience on taking care of people n I like to get along with people
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Tamera P.


San Jose, CA

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Retired, Empty-Nester, 20+ Yrs Experience

Hello! My name is Tammy. I retired 6 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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Andie D.


San Jose, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I'm a Licensed Vocational Nurse with over 10 years of experience in home health, post-op recovery, special needs and skilled nursing.
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Jenelle A.


San Jose, CA

$22-50/hr1 yrs exp

I am an experienced caregiver who has been working with people for over the past 5 years. I have had many stroke, dementia, and elderly patients to care for. I have done things for them such as medication management, doctor appointments, cooking food, doing laundry, cleaning. I have experience with diabetes and dialysis as well....
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Adelyna M.


San Jose, CA

$35-40/hr

Behavior Specialist

Hello all, I have extensive experience working with special needs students. I spent one year working with preschool students, where I developed my skills in creating inclusive and supportive learning environments. Currently, I work as a behavior specialist at West Valley College, where I apply my knowledge to help students...
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Nikki J.


San Jose, CA

$35-40/hr4 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Nikki. I'm originally from the Netherlands but came to the USA 2 years ago, now married and living in San Jose. In the Netherlands I was a registered Nurse and worked on the neurology department full time. (I'm working on getting papers transferred). Since I was 16-year-old I went on special vacations for...
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Linda C.


San Jose, CA

$20-34/hr5 yrs exp

I am a mother of two teenagers. With that said, I have many years of experience raising kids from infant, toddler, pre teens, to teenagers. I also spent the last 3 years caring for my grandmother helping her with chores, transportation, companionship, meal prep, medication prompt, mobility assistance, feeding, and occasional...
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Mikaela M.


San Jose, CA

$35-38/hr3 yrs exp

15+ years of in home nanny/family assistant experience and also experience working as a classroom aide in special ed. Experience with Autism, ADD and speech delay.
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Hermila S.


San Jose, CA

$24-29/hr10 yrs exp

I have a strong background in childcare and education, starting with running my own child care business for 5 years before dedicating 24 years as a paraeducator for special needs children in the Evergreen School District, Santa Clara County. I am committed to child safety, and well-being is reinforced by my CPR/AED...
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Elias A.


San Jose, CA

$29-40/hr2 yrs exp

Hello my name is Elias iv been a care giver for 7 years now off an on I started when I cared for a friend of mine now 76 years old veteran, nice guy along with a child that was born 3 months early l I'm 32 years old I teach kickboxing
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Nevaeh P.


San Jose, CA

$30-48/hr3 yrs exp

A Little About Me Is That I'm 21 Years Old, With A Motivation To Help Young Adults, & Seniors.

I'm looking for a job that can give me daily motivation into helping others, not just special needs but for everyone that deserves appreciation. I started caring for people with special needs when I had discovered that my dad was on the autism spectrum, and I had dealt with my younger brother that was struggling with emotional...
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Kubra S.


San Jose, CA

$22-25/hr1 yrs exp

About Me

Hi There my name is Kubra I'm 27 years old. I living in US for 2 years. I living in Watertown. I'm full vaccinated. I have my own car. Here is more about me. I came to US with Aupair program. I used work an au pair. After that program I use work as a nanny with a special needs kid. (Which is has Down syndrome) I worked with...
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Valerie L.


San Jose, CA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

I enjoy every child I have the pleasure of caring for. I accept them for who they are. I enjoy learning new experiences and having a special bond with them.
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Femke T.


San Jose, CA

$18-20/hr4 yrs exp

Behavior Interventionist

I am currently working as a part time behavior interventionist, and have received my RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certificate. I am looking into further my education in the field of ABA therapy.
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Melissa P.


San Jose, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Working With Children With ADD/ADHD/Autism Spectrum

I have worked one on one, in small group settings, and tutored children with learning differences and special needs. I have taken an interest in this area of education for over 25 years. I have attended workshops to help build my understanding and skill set . Both my grandparents were Special Ed. teachers and I saw the joy they...
I am a behavior analyst and I can assist your child with behavioral issues in the home. I am caring and easy going. Please let me know if I can help!
working as a behavior technician on the side, experience with ages 5-8, always eager to learn and work
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Aida G.


San Jose, CA

$18-30/hr5 yrs exp

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I been working with ADHD, Autistic spectrum and special needs children! Also, my own son was diagnostic 14 years ago with ADHD.

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Ratings for San Jose, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in San Jose, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 71 reviews of the 176 listed special needs caregivers.