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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Elkins Park, PA
The average posted rate is $30/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Elkins Park, PA
5.0
(1)
For over 10 years, I have cared for children as a teacher, tutor, long-term nanny, and a short-term nanny/babysitter. I have experience teaching at a preschool, nannying long-term for families with multiple children, babysitting for children with special needs, and caring for children from diverse backgrounds including English...
Betsy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out on short notice, date nights, and some long-term care. I would highly recommend Betsy as a child care provider. She is always...
Jessica C.
Ana M.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families.
Available between July 1-July 5
My name is Ana. I am a full time nanny M-F but since it's summer and I have my school break I am looking for extras on weekends.
I have almost 9 years of experience with children of all ages, especially newborns and toddlers. I am very creative with sensory and educational...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"**Hire Ana ASAP before you miss out**
Ana has been our nanny for over a year. We are moving away soon, and to our dismay she cannot come with. I cannot overstate just how wonderful Ana has been for our son and us.
Ana is highly dependable and goes above and...
Cheryl F.
Victoria D.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experience Nanny And Baby Sitter Looking To Do Full Time Care And Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently looking for a part time or full time position along with some babysitting/date nights as well. I am currently a behavioral health technician but am now looking to nanny again! My last position before that was with a 2 month baby for about two months. Before that I was a nanny for two kiddos at 6-month-old...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Victoria was our nanny for around two years. Since my son was just a few months old she worked with us and became part of our family. She had so much patience, kindness and resourcefulness for our baby. We trusted her to always be there for him and do her very best...
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Pamela T.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certify Nurses Assistant, Home Health Aid, & Direct Support Professional
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Having over 20 years of experience in the nursing community has been rewarding to me. I gain my experiences in long term care facilities, hospitals, medical clinics and home health care which enabled me to develop nurses skills and techniques.
My background experience is Surgery recovery, Fall risk, Alzheimer, Dementia, Cancer,...
5.0
"She is a very caring person and has a lot of patience. She takes a lot of pride in what she does. You can count on her!"
Anna S.
5.0
(1)
I have over 19+ years providing care for children ages 0 through 12 years old and I am a parent to 2 wonderful grown children 25 and 31years old. I started my child care career taking care of children in my home but now provide nanny services in the parents homes and offer Night nanny services . I am certified as a Newborn Care...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I never had to worry about my son with Kelly! She treated him as if he was her own. "
Katie O.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of children for over 10 years. I have worked in a daycare, been a nanny, babysitter, Mother's helper, and live in nanny for newborns-preteen age and children with special needs. I am currently working full time at a non-profit for kids and volunteer with kids during the school year. I am comfortable...
Kaitlin can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Couldn’t have asked for a better babysitter! We were visiting for a wedding and Kaitlin was wonderful with our 1 and 3 year old. She also got them both to sleep in our hotel room. Would definitely hire again!"
Rebecca S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 15+ years of experience, working with children aged birth to 17. I have experience working with children with special needs. I am first aid and CPR certified, and I have an Early Childhood degree.
Janelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Janelle was great! Helped my wife with our newborn daughter and 5 y/o son while I was out coaching. She did all the dishes, played with our son while my wife tended to our daughter and even put all my sons toys away that him and my wife played with. My 5 y/o...
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Kristen D.
Hatboro, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Experienced childcare provider seeking PT or occasional/as-needed position. Available weekends and occasional weekday evenings. I care for all ages, though the majority of my experience is with infants through elementary school age. I have experience caring for children with autism (I've worked in schools, clinics, and homes)...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kristen provided all the information that we requested and we had a very positive experience with her. Our 2 month old loved her during the interview and she came prepared with all of her paperwork. I'd highly recommend her for child care needs. We ended up finding...
Matt B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a social worker for over 25 years with children in a variety of settings. In the past few years I have worked as a substitute teacher in the school district of Phila as well as with individual children with special needs.
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Montse, and I am an experienced child-care professional with experience working with children ages 3mo-18. I have lived abroad in China, Spain, Mexico and Ireland before and am excited to connect with a family that values cultural immersion. My first language is actually Spanish, and would love to share my...
Montse can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Montse is great with kids! Incredibly patient. I have worked with her many different times and she is respectful of different abilities of the children and caters to their needs."
Rachel G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a childcare provider (infants through teens/young adults) experienced with various special needs. I've worked with children with autism both in school and home settings. I have experience as an instructional assistant (four years) in ABA/autistic classrooms and as a behavior therapist. I work with kids/students on life,...
5.0
"Kristen is extremely kind, professional and has an amazing sense of work ethic. She also doesn't get rattled easily, which was a huge plus point when working with my special needs son."
Hema G.
Katie M.
Philadelphia, PA
$40-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am not taking new clients at this time and will update my availability as new openings are available.
Registered Occupational Therapist
I have experience caring for individuals from 3 months to 80+ years old, including children/adolescents with developmental disabilities, adults/elderly with physical, developmental, and...
5.0
"Katie worked with us for a year providing personal care assistance to our son who has Cerebral Palsy, and who uses a power wheelchair and augmentative communication device. Katie handled the physical requirements of the role extremely well, which included feeding,...
Chris H.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a 31-year-old wife and mom. Not only do I have experience with special needs children and IEP's as a professional, but as a mom as well. My daughter was diagnosed autistic at a year and a half. My husband and I have used some sign language.
I am always learning new things in the field of education and child...
Brandi can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brandi was a full time nanny for our infant daughter from about 13 weeks to almost 5 months old. She was wonderful! She was joyful, with lots of songs and funny sounds and creative play. She worked with my daughter on physical milestones like tummy time and...
Mckenzie C.
Tasneem A.
Narberth, PA
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Tasneem (tess-neem). I am excited to create a caring and memorable experience for you and your child. I have taken First Aid and CPR training classes in the past, and am willing to get the certification renewed. I believe in treating children with kindness and compassion and will tend to their needs. I am an older...
Tasneem can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"I hired Tasneem to care for my 10 year old son after school. She also takes care of my 2 dogs, cat and does household chores. She has been fantastic! She is very dependable, organized and responsible. I highly recommend her for all of your caregiving needs."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a mother of 4 children.. 1 has special needs. I work as a ABA in Special education full time during the school year & I work part time as a home health aide. I have my Medical assistant diploma which wound care & vitals are taught.
I started as a home health aid at the age of 21 yrs old.
I'd describe my personality as...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Melissa is a very compassionate caregiver who attends to patients every day needs. She was known as the best companion and friend to the patients she worked with. There will always be a place with my company for Melissa."
Theresa G.
5.0
(2)
I am an energetic, patient, reliable, and fun certified Special Education teacher with over 16 years of experience of working with students with a wide range of disabilities.
In my teaching career I have worked with elementary, middle, and high school students. My students have various needs ranging from Autism, learning...
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working with Yuan for the last four years. I've seen first hand how much she loves working with children of all abilities. She works hard to get to know each and every student personally and create lessons that are not only tailored to...
Michelle R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ashlyn, and I am an experienced and compassionate caregiver with a passion for working with children of all abilities. I have several years of experience providing care for children with special needs, including those with autism, ADHD, and other developmental disorders. I am dedicated to creating a safe,...
Ashlyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ashlyn has been a wonderful babysitter for our 11 month old. Our son loves spending time with her and she is always dependable and professional."
Virginia H.
Dacia B.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I was an ABA therapist for many years, specializing in Early Intervention. Since September 2020, I have helped children ages 5-12, with virtual schooling, including homework help and tutoring as needed. I tutored children ages 4-6 in preschool/school skills. I have been a caregiver for children, in 5 different families, ages 5...
5.0
"I don’t have enough words to express my love and appreciation for Dacia!! She began with us when my older son was about to turn two. They had an instant connection and I felt immediately comfortable and trusting of Dacia. She’s a confident, incredibly smart and...
Care member
Jennifer L.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and have worked for two and a half years in home health care with a variety of seniors ranging from multiple different special needs I have also worked three years in a long term nursing home for seniors with dementia/Alzheimer. I spent one and a half year in a residential care home for adults...
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jennifer was great with my mom. She not only cared for her, she treated her like she was still important"
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've had the opportunity to work part-time with a gentleman with a form of progressive MS for the past 10 years. My goal is to enhance his quality of life by assisting him with everyday activities and promoting his physical well being. Daily activities include: Providing physical therapy exercises for strength and range of...
5.0
"Steve M. was wonderful. He was thoughtful, caring, totally reliable, insightful, and brought positive energy to everything he did for the person he was caring for."
Susan H.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elkins Park, PA
Betsy B.
5.0
Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out on short notice, date nights, and some long-term care. I would highly recommend Betsy as a child care provider. She is always on time and dependable. We did not...
- Jessica C.
Ana M.
5.0
**Hire Ana ASAP before you miss out**
Ana has been our nanny for over a year. We are moving away soon, and to our dismay she cannot come with. I cannot overstate just how wonderful Ana has been for our son and us.
Ana is highly dependable and goes above and beyond in every possible regard. We...
- Cheryl F.
Victoria D.
5.0
Victoria was our nanny for around two years. Since my son was just a few months old she worked with us and became part of our family. She had so much patience, kindness and resourcefulness for our baby. We trusted her to always be there for him and do her very best to take care of him. I highly...
- Care member
Pamela T.
5.0
She is a very caring person and has a lot of patience. She takes a lot of pride in what she does. You can count on her!
- Anna S.
Kelly R.
5.0
I never had to worry about my son with Kelly! She treated him as if he was her own.
- Katie O.
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