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181 special needs caregivers are listed in San Jose, CA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in San Jose, CA

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Dohar M.


San Jose, CA

$26/hr7 yrs exp

A Friendly Caregiver

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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: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia
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Aminiasi K.


San Jose, CA

$25/hr7 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: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Julio S.


San Jose, CA

$15-25/hr4 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: Errands, transportation, personal care, meal prep
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Andie D.


San Jose, CA

$15-30/hr10 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: Visiting nurse, visiting physician, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Hi, I'm Lizbeth and I'm 23 years old, I'm Mexican American, my English is very bad and my first language is Spanish, I can adapt to any circumstance and continue to rule it. I have experience in care of people and cleaning, I have cared for children and adults for around 4 years. In addition, I have a special 2-year-old baby and...
Lizbeth can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning

Marie C.


San Jose, CA

$49/hr9 yrs exp

RN

5.0

(1)

I am a Registered nurse. I work as an Emergency Nurse, also do per diem at Surgery Centers as a Pre/Op/PACU RN and also do Infusions. My experiences: -Client who had Knee Arthroplasty -Client with Acute Ischemic Stroke -Client with Dementia -Client with Borderline d/o -Client with DM -Client with Cancer -Client with special...
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She is very keen in her duties, very friendly, smart"

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Laura L.


San Jose, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Experience Special Needs Provider Finds Herself With The Summer Free

For the last 16 years I've worked in the field of special education. I have found this to be fulfilling and rewarding. My compassionate, patient, and understanding nature helps me build rapport quickly with children and parents.
My name is Valerie and I have been working as a nanny up until a few months ago while receiving my M. in Therapeutic Recreation. I have 17-year-old daughter, and teach painting and drawing to children and seniors. I am calm and patient while encouraging some rules that make it pleasant for everyone to get along. I have the...

Kaylee M.


San Jose, CA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Kaylee and I've been working with kids and adults with special needs for a few years now, I'm very passionate about promoting independence, fostering personal growth, and celebrating each individual's unique abilities. My goal is to create a safe inclusive, and nurturing environment. Im committed to enhancing...
Hello! I am currently looking for a job that will allow me to use my skills and prior experience to help families through these unprecedented times. I have 3+ years experience working with children and adults with special needs in various settings. I have worked in classrooms, at camps, and for agencies which provide respite...

Brooke B.


San Jose, CA

$22-27/hr2 yrs exp

Apart from all my experience helping families in different roles in the house such as cooking, schedule management, babysitting and house sitting, I've also worked in a recovery facility for 2 years. I've worked with individuals who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar, PTSD, Depression, stroke victims and personality...

Diana M.


San Jose, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

20 Year Professional Available For The Summer!

Hi Bay Area families! My name is Diana. I started my caretaking journey in my twenties for the famous Charlie Wedemeyer. I nursed his needs with ALS. After my fourth child, I started a daycare for infants and teens for five years. After my last child went to elementary, I started working at Eastside Union for special needs...
I do have experience with special needs. I used to take care of my grandmother who had strokes and I have a good communication skills that helped us to communicate well.
I have worked with special need children for 3 plus years and have been a behavioral interventionist in the school and in home. I am looking to get back into the field and become an aide this coming school year. I specify is Autism and have been trained thoroughly through the school district I worked for, as well as I plan to...

Kelly A.


San Jose, CA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Care Giver

I am a compassionate healthcare professional with over nine years of experience in caregiving, including four years as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and five years in various caregiver roles. I have a strong background in child care and special needs care, demonstrating a commitment to providing personalized, high-quality...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Michelle H.


San Jose, CA

$20-40/hr4 yrs exp

Caring Sitter With Several Years Experience, Available Part-Time, But Overall Flexible Schedule

I nannied 5-year-old twins for about a year. I babysit a 6-month-old and 2-year-old on occasion. I have 25 years experience with special needs.

Corinne G.


San Jose, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have been watching children/babysitting since I was 15. I have watched children as young as a few months old through the age of 12. I have been a nanny for a young child with special needs and currently finishing up teaching credential for special education. I love being outside whether it's playing in the backyard or going...
Corinne can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Karina F.


San Jose, CA

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

My first real job was babysitting before I started working at a restaurant when I started college. I loved all the kids I watched, I enjoyed taking them to the park, to their activities, playing games and doing art projects with them. Most of my experience is with children ages 2-8, some older special needs children experience....
Karina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a certified/trained Home Care Aide, nursing student, and track/cross country athlete. I have a strong passion for providing care, working with children, and having fun! I will ensure a safe, positive, and fun experience for your children. I have my own transportation and a very open schedule. Below is a summary of my...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Julia S.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter And/or Tutor

Hi there! I have over eight years of experience. I am currently working as a transitional kindergarten teacher and looking for extra work on the side. Some of my previous positions including preschool teacher, paraprofessional, afterschool teacher, and summer program leader. I am a creative, empathetic, and open-minded educator....
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

Average Rating4.2 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in San Jose, CA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews of the 181 listed special needs caregivers.