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55,625 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6
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Am an stna worker for 10 year experience and have love and care for taking care of people in need, am flexible patient and ready to work
5.0
"She's really nice person and very kind."
HORIS M.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Yafit. I'm a responsible and flexible Nanny with over 9 years of childcare experience, ranging from newborns and up, as well as children with special needs. I'm dedicated and passionate about working with children, skilled at monitoring and nurturing multiple children to ensure their safety and providing an...
Yafit can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Yafit was early for our interview. She had a clean background check, great recommendation. She speaks 3 languages and has a gentle demeanor. We look forward to using her."
Faith F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello all!
My name is Elizabeth and I have worked as a nanny off and on for about 6 years now. I love kids and used to work as a certified nurse's aid for kids with special needs. I am CPR certified and am happy with working with kids of any age:) I am from a big family and have grown up around children and would love to help...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth was awesome when we hired her to watch our son. She came in and hit it off right away with the whole family and would definitely hire again."
Louis S.
5.0
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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madison S. and I am 24 years old. I have held many different types of child care positions such as date nights, nannying, respite work, and special needs care. Since I was 13, child care has been my main source of work. Caring for children ages 3 months - 14 years, I have developed excellent skills to problem...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Madison was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for helping me and my family out in such a short notice. She was very prompt and personal with my mother and was attentive to all her needs. My mother was very comfortable with her and really enjoyed her company....
Regina O.
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with kids because I thoroughly enjoy the individuality that comes with getting to meet and babysit every kid. Being at school, I always wished I could babysit an infant or babysit the kids that I saw and then I eventually got to.
As well as this I am currently volunteering with a local music therapy center and...
Zella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Zella is a asset to our family. She is a hard worker and has a positive attitude. She is self-motivated, patient, reliable, and our boys love her!"
Samantha H.
5.0
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Hi! I have years of experience working with kids as young as 9 months to 18 years. I'm an OSU grad currently working full time at Nationwide Children's hospital and I love working with kids. I have been babysitting, tutoring, and volunteering with kids for going on about 10 years now. I have experience with children with special...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley has been one of the most outstanding individuals we have had the pleasure of knowing! She was such a wonderful asset with the children and created such a inclusive bond with them. Our kids would look forward to their visits with Ashley each time she was...
Peter L.
Jill's Buddy Camp, a summer camp for preschool kids with special needs, was my first instance of working with special needs kids and fostered the development of my love for special needs kids. My love continued to grow when I started job shadowing at a music therapy group and got to volunteer at BRAAC which specialized in...
For the last two years, I have had the pleasure of watching a young baby with Angelman's Syndrome. This job included giving medication, special feeding habits through an NG tube, and special physical assistance.
Hello everyone,
My name is Hannah, I'm 18 years old and a high school graduate of the class of 2020. I'll be attending Ohio State University in the fall.
I am a certified life guard and water safety instructor by the RedCross. I am competent in American Sign Language. I volunteer for Special Olympics and am prepared to work...
Hello! I am a special needs nanny and sitter. In my 10 years of experience in child care, four have been with children with special needs. I have experience with
children with autism, ADHD, emotional disturbance, and intensive medical needs. But I'll admit, my favorites are the "problem children". Working with children with...
I have experience caring for those with special needs, specifically Alzheimer's Disease and Down Syndrome. I would absolutely love the chance to spend time with your loved one and fully allow them to reach their potential. I would encourage both time to relax and special outings, and would also encourage learning. Please message...
I have 2 years of a experience working with children and adults who have special needs. More specifically autism and emotional behavior disorders. Furthermore, I have one year of experience as a certified home health aid. Lastly, I am CPR and first aid certified.
I have extensive experience working with students with special needs, particularly autism. I have worked as a caregiver, an ABA therapist, and a special education teacher in an autism unit over the past 8 years. I have a Master s degree in Special Education and a Bachelor s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I also hold a k-12...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced babysitter & nanny turned child psychologist looking for supplementary income in my time off in the evenings and weekends. With this being said, I am open to working with children with special needs. I have worked with children ranging from infancy to age 12 and enjoy working with more than one child at a...
My Primary duty is to the people who receive supports and services. I assist them to have the opportunity to direct his or her own life, honoring, their right to assume risk in a safe manner, and recognizing each persons potential for lifelong and growth . I am creative, flexible and committed to work to support the individuals...
Josh T.
Columbus, OH
$8-50/hr
Hi! I love the opportunity to be able to work with individuals with special needs. All through middle school I was a peer mentor which meant one of my elective classes was being in the special needs class and helping them with whatever they needed. I was also a member of best buddies in high school. I love working with...
I have been involved with the special needs community since 2015. From 2015-2017 I volunteered at the Autism Society of Greater Cleveland's STAR Summer Camp, and inclusive day camp for individuals aged 3-22. From 2018-2019 I was hired as an intern at STAR Camp to help lead our school aged groups. Through STAR Camp my main...
I was a live-in caretaker for two years, am a physical therapist assistant, am an experienced babysitter, and do volunteer work throughout my week. I am accustomed to helping others, and really enjoy working with people.
Hello! I'm Shannon, and I'm a Program Manager for adults with developmental disabilities. I love engaging with my folks and integrating them into their communities! Happy to answer any questions you may have :)
Hello! I am a Wright state theatre and dance graduate, I am also a Registered Behavioral Therapist, trained and experienced in ABA. I have experience with working with newborns through teens and children with high support Autism! I have lots of energy, I am extremely creative and will give children many activities to do. I have...
Recent special needs caregiver reviews
Nabankema M.
5.0
She's really nice person and very kind.
- HORIS M.
Yafit M.
5.0
Yafit was early for our interview. She had a clean background check, great recommendation. She speaks 3 languages and has a gentle demeanor. We look forward to using her.
- Faith F.
Elizabeth H.
5.0
Elizabeth did a great job babysitting our toddler on his day off from daycare. I work from home, and she did a fantastic job taking care of our son, while also staying out of the way so I could have a fairly normal workday. She kept him entertained, kept him fed, took him to the library, and got him...
- Mike W.
Madison S.
5.0
Madison was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for helping me and my family out in such a short notice. She was very prompt and personal with my mother and was attentive to all her needs. My mother was very comfortable with her and really enjoyed her company. I'm going to continue using Madison...
- Regina O.
Zella P.
5.0
Zella is fantastic! She is friendly, outgoing, kind, and wonderful to work with. Our daughter enjoyed her time with Zella and is already asking when she can hang out with her again. Zella is dependable, personable, and caring. She was exactly what we were hoping for! We will definitely be...
- Alicia B.
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Special needs by the numbers
55,625providers |
6.0 yrsavg. experience |
21,965member reviews |
4.6 / 5avg. rating |
Ratings for special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 21,965 reviews of the 55,625 listed special needs caregivers.