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374 special needs caregivers are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Philadelphia, PA
Erin W.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have been professionally working with children for over 6 years. 3 years of my experience comes from working in a school environment with special needs and regular ed students as a teacher's assistant for the Philadelphia school district. My other experience comes from working inside of an in home environment as a nanny. I...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Shannon L.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi Everyone! I am a college graduate ( Graduated from Boston College in May 2021) who loves children and is looking for a position in addition to my full time job. I have experience caring for children of all ages and even spent a summer working as a sitter with special needs children at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia....
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have worked in child care for over five years. For 4 years I worked as a Child Care Specialist at a day care center in Bridgewater. I also have experience babysitting and nannying. I love working with children and getting to know how to best help them grow. I have experience working with children infant level and above. I also...
Karly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
As the oldest child of 9 brothers and sisters I have plenty of childcare experience from newborn all the way up to a teenager. I also have experience with children with special needs/disabilities. I babysat for my neighbors during my 4 years in high school. I love music, watching children's movies (especially Disney), bike...
Ayanna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a positive and energetic older sister of 5. I have 4 younger siblings (and they are both 2 sets of twins), and my youngest brother is special needs. I love working with kids, and it is something that I am professionally interested in. I am able to provide a safe and supervised environment for your child/children! I am...
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
As a caring and patient individual, I'm drawn to childcare because I want to make a positive impact on young lives. With three years of experience caring for children of various ages, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred...
Ciara can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
I have over 8 years of babysitting experience! I have experience with 1-10-year-olds. I have 1 year of experience as a preschool teaching aide, where I worked with 2-6-year-olds and children with special needs. Most recently I worked for 3 years as a companion care service provider for a family with a teenager with special...
Bridget can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Kaitlyn R.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I have been babysitting for families of all sizes since I was 13 years old. I am currently working as a flight attendant and looking to add some additional income by doing what I love most, working with families! I have worked with families with up to 4 kids, newborns to teenagers, twins, and children with special needs! I...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Maybe K.
Philadelphia, PA
$23-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm an experienced, creative, and friendly caregiver who's passionate about nurturing the development of children. With three years of childcare experience, I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to preteens. I love playing games, both physical and technology-based, and I enjoy being outdoors. I'm more...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting regularly since I was 13- which is now almost 25 years! I have cared for families of all sizes. In college, I worked as a teacher's assistant with special needs kids.
Typically I am a "date-night" babysitter, as I work full time during the week. I am an expert in the dinnertime, homework, bathtime,...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Rhonda F.
Philadelphia, PA
$40-45/hr • 16 yrs exp
Professional Career Newborn Care Specialist And Nanny
Partnering with parents to provide full-charge care for their children has been an honor and delight.
With an emphasis on milestones and childhood development in private homes, I am passionate, mature, loving, patient, maternal, engaging, and educationally minded. My 40 years of caring for children, with the latter 16 years in...
Rhonda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Charlie, I'm a 22-year-old living in north Philadelphia. I have been working with children for about 5 years. I recently worked as a behavioral technician with kids with autism so I have experience with children with special needs. I am compassionate, caring, supportive and creative. I love to cook and I am good...
Reina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Rusmery P.
Philadelphia, PA
$30/hr • 16 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a caregiver with 16 years of experience, I'm passionate about positively impacting children's lives and supporting families. My calm and friendly nature creates a nurturing environment for kids to thrive. I keep parents updated on their child's day and am comfortable enforcing household rules.
My skills include First Aid and...
Rusmery can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Kiersten S.
Philadelphia, PA
$18-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been babysitting since I was about 14 years old for friends and family members! I have experience with young children and even special needs children as well. I have my own form of transportation, and my hours can be flexible if needed.
Kiersten can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
Hello! My name is Sophia. I am a 21-year-old, African-American student. I am in college right now studying to become an early childhood education teacher which has been my dream job for as long as I can remember. I work in a school right now as well, specifically in a special education classroom. (I'm willing to work with...
Abigail C.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Abigail and I'm 27 years old. I was born and raised in NY, and have lived in Philadelphia for the past 5 years. For the past 7 years I have worked as a Registered Nurse, and am passionate about what I do, but miss my days working with kids. Nursing has truly cultivated the most empathetic and nurturing parts of me...
Jacqueline T.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a Moore College of Art and Design graduate with a BFA in art education. I have child care experience as a nanny (ages 5 months - 15 months), preschool lead teacher (ages 4 months-3 years), babysitter, camp counselor, and art teacher at Philly Art Center. I am experienced in working with infants as well as children...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
I have 10 years of experience as an educator and am seeking a career transition. I have my Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood and Childhood Education with an extension to teach Biology through 12th grade. I have also been a day camp counselor for children ages 5 years old - 11 years old. I have experience with...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Ciara M.
Philadelphia, PA
$14-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Ciara and I am 22 years old. I have about 8 years of child care experience. I've watched almost all ages throughout the years. I can do light house work, cooking and helping with homework. I am currently working at a preschool and I have my own room with 10 3-year-olds , one with special needs. I work very well with all...
Chloe S.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
School Counselor Looking For Date Night And Summer Babysitting
Hello! I am a school counselor that recently moved to Philadelphia this fall after graduating with my M. Ed. in school counseling. I currently work at a high school but in the past I have worked with all ages, including preschool. I am also a certified yoga teacher and have previously taught kids' yoga. I love working with...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Ratings for Philadelphia, PA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 184 reviews of the 374 listed special needs caregivers.