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357 special needs caregivers are listed in Philadelphia, PA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Philadelphia, PA

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Jordyn K.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter & Special Needs Aide

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I have over 2 years of experience working with children with special needs and over 10 years of babysitting experience. I am funloving, compassionate and organized. Kids love my silliness! I am CPR certified, and more than willing and able to help with some household chores and pet care. I am also a reiki master and yoga...
Jordyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Joi L.


Philadelphia, PA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Patient And Loving Special Needs Instructor/Tutor

My love of children and fun loving nature always work extremely well with children. I specialize in successfully working with children who have special needs. I have a Master of Arts degree in Education, specializing in Special Education, Certification of Competency in Early Intervention and have taken the Registered Behavioral...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I am currently a Certified Child Life Specialist which entails working with children in the hospital and helping them cope with their diagnosis and being in the hospital setting. Prior to this, I was an infant teacher and have years of experience working in a preschool. I additionally have experience working with children with...
Jeela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Maya H.


Philadelphia, PA

$14-21/hr10 yrs exp

Maya Care

I have been working as a part time, full time, babysitter for over 10 years, both in US and Europe. I'm patient, caring, experienced with special needs kids as well. Informed in Montessori education, trained in yoga, dance and sound therapy. Good-spirited and reliable.
Maya can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Raina N.


Philadelphia, PA

$27/hr5 yrs exp

Available

I am very funny and down to earth understanding empathetic I'd describe my personality as calm friendly sweet I like working with kids because never bored and I have children of my own and worked with special needs students before it's An amazing journey I'm looking for a job that I can bring my 4 month daughter and help...
I been working with childrens as a teacher assistant in maryland school systems for 6 yrs special needs and autism boys and girls and from pre-k to 11grade wirh english , mathematics the one who is failing in class

Ness R.


Philadelphia, PA

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher & Literacy Instructor

My name is Ness, I am an experienced teacher and Literacy Instructor. I have my bachelors in behavioral science and spent 5 years working with students with special needs in an elementary setting before becoming a teacher at The Goddard School. I work now as a literacy Instructor and tutor students.
Ness can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi! My name is Sarah. I am a Philly native and full-time therapist specializing in working with children. I have extensive knowledge and professional experience working with autistic and special needs children. Friends, family, clients, and coworkers would describe me as kind, enthusiastic, creative, and empathetic. In my...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Nicole D.


Philadelphia, PA

$14/hr1 yrs exp

Nicole

Hello! I'm Nicole and I am delighted to have moved back to Philly. I'm excited to be part of a new chapter and to help bring up new generations here in my home town. I'm currently a student at Playhouse West Philadelphia as an actor/writer. I have always enjoyed connecting with children through the arts. I was an aid for a...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi, my name is Taylor and I live in Springfield, Pa. I am 34 years old, and have been nannying since I was 13 years old. I love children of all ages and I am truly passionate about watching them grow and succeed! I have extensive experience with children of all ages from newborn to teenagers as well as children with special...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Neda M.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-22/hr8 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Neda. I have 8 years of experience working with children of different ages. I see the value in being a good role model and meet each kids special needs. I have worked in kindergarten, elementary school and been a leader in kids organizations. I moved to the US 1 year ago from Sweden. I speak fluently English,...
Neda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Cierra D.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello Everyone! I'm a recent graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies and have only worked with children since my first job my freshman year of college in 2015. I worked in a YMCA daycare the first year of college then with middle schoolers-early high schoolers and as of...
Cierra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Mark R.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Mark, Toddler Teacher With MAT, CDA, BFA, 6+ Years Experience, From South Philadelphia

Hello! My name is Mark. I am currently a lead toddler teacher and I love what I do. I have 3 years experience teaching 13-month-olds to 3 years olds. Prior to that, I was working with 3 to 5-year-olds as a mental health worker. While I was in grad school for art education, I worked with elementary school kids up to high...
Mark can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Sabrina O.


Philadelphia, PA

$18-50/hr5 yrs exp

A Caregiver You Can Trust!

My name is Sabrina , and I have a 3-year-old son! I have experience as a lead toddler teacher at a daycare/preschool. I also worked as a teacher assistant in a 4-year-old classroom. Currently I'm a school bus driver for special needs children. I've worked with children of all ages. People tend to gravitate towards me because of...
I'd describe my personality as animated, courageous, and innovative. I love working with kids because come from a really large family and was placed as the "mother" sibling. I've been taking on that role since I was 7 and I love it. I've worked for the Philadelphia school district as a special needs assistant, and I also have...
Alieya can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Doniell W.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Educated, Certified, Experienced And Reliable Nanny Available

2.5

(2)

Hello families! My name is Doniell. I have an absolute passion for children! I have been working with children since I was 10 years old. I started out in my grandmother's child care center & parents' church nursery. I would enjoy reading to the babies and just being a true "mothers helper". This is a time when I was excited to...
Doniell can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

4.0
"While Doniell did not end up working with us, she had a wonderful phone and in-person interview. She met the kids and seemed to "hit it off" with them."

Andrea B.

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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 161 reviews of the 357 listed special needs caregivers.