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

180 special needs caregivers are listed in San Jose, CA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in San Jose, CA

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Maya T.


San Jose, CA

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

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

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance
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Andie D.


San Jose, CA

$18-30/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: Personal care, respite care, visiting nurse, dementia, visiting physician
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Tamera P.


San Jose, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Tammy P: 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...
Tamera can also help with: Mobility assistance, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

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, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation

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:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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

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Laura L.


San Jose, CA

$18-25/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.

Jonathon R.


San Jose, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver/ ABA Therapist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 16 years of special education experience working for the Santa Clara County, Milpitas Unified School District and with the Los Altos School District. I currently work for myself as a consultant and contractor. I generally work with young, special needs children, ranging from ages 1-18 years old, with a wide range of...

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...
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...

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

$18-20/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

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

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.

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
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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:

CPR

First Aid

Experience working closely with clients and program development tailored to assist with independent skills and group activities within academic, private, and therapeutic environments. Experience in Learning assessments, Differentiated Instruction Specialist, and Behavioral instruction. Autism and special need children's Nanny,...
Valerie can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care

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

Average Rating4.1 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in San Jose, CA are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 180 listed special needs caregivers.