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Find special needs caregivers in San Jose, CA that you’ll love

184 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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Franchesca B.


San Jose, CA

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

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Hi There! My name is Francesca and I am a 25-year-old student at SJSU looking for part time work. I graduated from West Valley College (with 3 AA's) and I'm majoring in Child and Adolescent Development. I hope one day to have a career working with special needs children. I work at the Child Development Center on the West Valley...
Franchesca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Yanisa R.


San Jose, CA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Yanisa. I bring five years of childcare experience. Following my graduation with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from Thailand, I worked in the pediatrics department of a hospital for three years. In the hospital, my work involves caring for children with special needs. I've been caring for my host...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Juliana M.


San Jose, CA

$23-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Juliana. I have a strong background in working with elementary aged children. i've gained experience working as a babysitter. I have also worked as a summer camp counselor and lead instructor. Currently, I am working with special needs kids as a paraprofessional at an elementary school.
Juliana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Enas A.


San Jose, CA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Long-term Experienced Sitter/nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, everyone. I'm Enas and have over 20+ years of experience with kids, including with special needs and I have AA degree in child development . I'm located in West San Jose and can sit from my house, or I can come to you. Thanks
Enas can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Celine R.


San Jose, CA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have over a decade of experience working with individuals of all ages and abilities, including those with special needs. Currently, I serve as a paraeducator at an elementary school, where I support preschool children with autism in their growth and development. My background also includes working in a variety of youth...
Celine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Rebeca D.


San Jose, CA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

My name is Rebeca and I am looking to work for a family full time but I'm open to part time. I just moved here from Massachusetts, my most recent job was before I moved here, I watched a 2-year-old (since he was a newborn, I started it as a overnight nanny) and a 7 yo. The baby got the autism diagnosis and needed to be with...
Rebeca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kelsey G.


San Jose, CA

$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Nanny Seeking A Position 25-40 Hours A Week

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello!!! I am looking for nanny work in San Jose. I have a wide variety of experience. Please read below. I have previous experience taking care of special needs kids and helping them with their learning disabilities. I have also worked taking care of a 6-month-old baby girl and caring for her 2-year-old brother. I have also...
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Elizabeth D.


San Jose, CA

$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Caregiver/nanny

I'm a single mom with a teenager, seeking to earn some extra income. I've worked with special needs children aged 0 to 21 and truly enjoyed it. My responsibilities included engaging in arts and crafts, one-on-one play, teaching new skills, assisting nurses with feeding, and caring for children with conditions like seizures,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Yasmina M.


San Jose, CA

$17-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With ECE Knowledge And Experience

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry I can also help with distance learning. I have also been a preschool teacher and I have a Special needs certificate. I am FUN, loving and caring!
Yasmina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Shari C.


San Jose, CA

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional, Loving Nanny/BT/ABA

Experienced and professional! Special education Medical Professional and instructional assistant for 10+ years. Full-time Special Needs-Nanny for a wonderful client. ABA/BT Certifying. BT held. BLS & CPR certified.
Shari can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

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Julio S.


San Jose, CA

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

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...
Julio can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Tracy U.


San Jose, CA

$14-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mom Of Twins Available To Give Fellow Moms And Dads A Break!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a former Pre-K teacher and business owner who has made the decision, after many years of working, to stay home with my kids. I am a "Boymom," with 11-year-old twins and a grown "kid" who's 20. I also adore my nieces and nephews whom I've had the opportunity to care for quite often, so I've been at this a long time!...
Tracy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Trustline Certified

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Mayra K.


San Jose, CA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

In the last 13 years, I have worked with different nanny agencies around the Bay Area. I have worked with high-end clients. I met terrific families who became like family. I can cook and meal prep. I also meal prep for babies. Clean and organize, run errands, and handle the calendar. I can help with homework and do arts and...
Mayra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Nilda D.


San Jose, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm A Caregiver With More Than 16 Years Of Experience In Caring For The Special Needs And Elderly.

I'd describe my personality as Cheerful, compassionate and kind I like caring for seniors because it's like caring for my parents I'm looking for a job that is fulfilling, not physically exhausting, in a pleasant environment and pays accordingly I started caring for seniors when my cousin's friend opened their first Care...
Nilda can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Dohar M.


San Jose, CA

$26/hr • 7 yrs exp

A Friendly Caregiver

I am an ABA therapist, with 9 years of experience with special needs kids. I had 4years of experience as Certified Nurse Assistant ( CNA) . Many years experience as a nanny. Love to help people and assist with their needs.
Dohar can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
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Jan P.


San Jose, CA

$25-50/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings, My name is Jan and l'm currently looking for a private caregiving position in the afternoon. I have 9 years of caregiving experience. Including working at memory care, individuals with special needs and disabilities. My expertise in caregiving is catered towards the clients necessities. Which includes providing...
Jan can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Aminiasi K.


San Jose, CA

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced And Passionate Senior Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I have 7+ 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...
Aminiasi can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care, live-in home care, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

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Julio S.


San Jose, CA

$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

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...
Julio can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, personal care
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Maya T.


San Jose, CA

$30-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

A Professional Caregiver With An Excellent Positive Attitude With 7 Years Of Experience.

I'd describe my personality as being compassionate because I accommodate to there special needs I am also very patient and I consider my self being a very friendly caregiver. I like caring for seniors because I was able to take care of my parents and I feel happy helping them. I also want to make them feel more peaceful of...
Maya can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance
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Andie D.


San Jose, CA

$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Licensed Vocational Nurse

My experience comes from a collection of clinical & non-clinical nursing roles, and volunteer work, supplemented with many years of looking after my now 21-yr old, awesome niece, diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder at age three. I have no formal training for my special needs folks, but plenty of experience supporting...
Andie can also help with: Personal care, dementia, visiting physician, visiting nurse, respite care
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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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 68 reviews of the 184 listed special needs caregivers.