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372 special needs caregivers are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Philadelphia, PA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Kasandra, I am a nanny, with a medical assistant's degree. I have 7 years of professional nanny experience and 5years of babysitting experience. I'm a fully vaccinated and boostered non smoker, who is also an animal lover. So if you have pets that's fine with me. I work well with children of all ages and I have...
Kasandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kassy you are truly a blessing! Thank you so much for coming into our lives, you've become like our family. She watched our 3 month old baby until she was 2 years old and we sadly had to move to California for my business, but if you ever moved here we would love...
Lisa G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Molly. I have 6+ years of experience caring for children and infants including ages 2 months to 14 years. When caring for children, I enjoy sharing my love of crafting and spending time outside, and with infants facilitating development with tummy time, reading books, and other enriching activities. For the...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Molly is wonderful with our 11 month old daughter! We are so happy to have found her! She is punctual, kind, dependable, and mature. We feel very comfortable having her in our home."
Kerry M.
Damara B.
Philadelphia, PA
$17/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Damara. I have 10 years of experience working with children of different ages and personalities. 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 par professional. I love working with children and see them grow and be a part of...
5.0
"Damara was excellent last minute, took good care of my 12-yr old autistic and highly energetic son. Happy hiring her again!"
Care member
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, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am 27 and a patient, compassionate nanny with 7+ years of experience caring for children ages 6 months to 12 years. I currently work as a behavioral specialist at an elementary school and have 5 years of experience being a Behavioral Health Technician for kids with behavioral problems and disabilities. I treat all children...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa took care of my daughter from 5 months old. She is kind, caring and timely! Highly recommend."
Christina F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Clarice and I would love to assist you with your babysitting needs!
I am a 30-year-old female living in Philadelphia. During the day, I am a full time occupational therapist at a special needs school and I work with k-2nd graders. In the past, I worked in the homes of children from birth-3 and I also have an...
Clarice can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I was so lucky and grateful to meet Clarice! we were in town for my sister's wedding and she REALLY helped entertain my kids during the rehearsal and wedding day. She was punctual, polite and competent, I could really trust her with both my 4 year old and 1 year...
Elizabeth K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Welcome to my profile! I have been an nanny for over 7 years. I currently have a family that I work for full time and I am seeking for a few extra hours!
I am well experienced with kids of all ages! From changing diapers and baby led-weaning to helping with homework and assisting with school pick up/drop offs I am sure that I...
Kiara can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is a great babysitter and was on call when I randomly needed her! She took care of my 10 month daughter as if she were her own. We loved her and so did my baby girl"
Mari M.
Samantha C.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
Fun And Flexible Babysitter For The Holidays -CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
If your kiddos like legos, crafts, and outdoor games I'm the sitter for you! I am a creative and compassionate 23-year-old psychology graduate who's looking to babysit date nights or weekends while I'm in school for Occupational Therapy. I have experience as a sitter for children as young as 3 months old, a summer camp counselor...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samantha was really helpful, she took care of my 3 boys (3months, 2 years, 4 years old) for the night. Very sweet and patient, they really enjoyed their time with her.
She even did the dishes I had left in the sink without me asking help for it. That was a very...
Claire L.
Jessica O.
Philadelphia, PA
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jessica and I am certified and licensed Occupational Therapist and graduate of Thomas Jefferson University. I currently live in Souderton, PA, and am looking for a part time or full time caregiving/nannying position. I have experience working for families in the Philadelphia area over the past six years as a...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jess has been quite adaptable and friendly with our 1.5 year old. We can always count on her to arrive on time and remain flexible to our child's needs. Jess is a joy to have a part of our lives and we enjoy the time we have with her while she transitions into the...
James S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I charge $18/hour for 1 child, $20/2 children, $22/3+ children. Open to negotiation though!
I am a TCU graduate with a degree in child development. I grew up in a large family, and have two years teaching and tutoring experience. I worked at an after-school program for two years. I have been a nanny since 2021, and have worked...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My son loved her at first glance!!!! She is amazing. I will definitely hire her again.
We had a no show and she showed up in less than 2 hours!
Very dependable and that can be hard to find on this app!"
Paige H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Nicole a recent grad from Colorado State University. A little bit about me, I graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been working as a nanny for 5 years and babysitting for about 4 years. As my time as a nanny, I worked with a variety of families in which each was special in their own...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"She’s lovely- the kind of person you can trust with your children. According to my oldest she’s “pretty rad.”"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE ANY AVAILABILITY
I have babysat children of all ages. I have cared for children with special needs such as autism and cerebral palsy. The past two summers I nannied for a family with three young children while their parents were at work. I kept the children entertained during the day, ensured their...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Rachel is fantastic, we would recommend her wholeheartedly! "
Robert H.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Janelle was great with our toddler! He wanted to show her every toy in the house and play on the floor and she was on it as soon as she stepped foot in our living room. He was looking for her the next day, which is a big win in my book. I highly recommend Janelle!"
Kirtley K.
Nadine I.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 6 years of experience volunteering with children k-12 with tutoring and as a nanny. I have a bachelor's degree in human development and community engagement with a concentration on psychology. Currently I am getting my Master's degree in counseling psychology. I am also clinically trained to work with individuals...
Nadine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Nadine was great with our boys. We have hired her twice and will continue to do so. She keeps the house in order, got the little guy to bed no problem, and did some baking with my older son. Highly recommend."
Amy S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with children since I was 18. . I've worked as an assistant preschool teacher with children ages 1-6 at 2 Montessori schools and a Reggio-Waldorf inspired nature preschool. I have also worked at a residence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 2 years and have extensive experience...
Ariana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ariana was great with our 3 year old daughter! She has a speech delay and Ariana was really good at working with her. I would highly recommend her to other families."
Natalie L.
4.9
(11)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kenializ and I am 27 years old. I currently in the process of trying to earn my RN license. I am working hard to pay for the things I need for school as well as provide for my son as I am a single mother of a special needs child. I am currently attending school full time at night. I am young but I am very hard...
Kenializ can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We currently have Kenializ working for us 2 days per week. She works with our infant and 3yr old sons. They love when she comes. The baby lights up when he sees her in the mornings and my 3yr old gets up straight away when I tell him she's coming. She manages...
Lisa M.
Patricia W.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mom of 7 Grown Children Available To Be Your Child Caregiver
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom of seven grown children. I am currently finishing my nursing degree part time. Taking care of others is my passion and there's nothing else I would rather do. I have been raising and taking care of children for over 30 years and also helping with my 3 grandchildren including 1 grandson with special needs. I was a...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is a very caring person and takes her responsibility as if it was her own family that she is caring for. When in her care whether it be mature adults or children their needs are her number one priority at all times. She is patient and understanding in being a...
Beverly L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a 33-year-old female experienced caregiver seeking employment as a independent contractor or with a company. I have 10+ years experience in providing care for both Children and Older Adults in the home setting. I am a CPR Certified CNA skilled in assisting with daily activities of living including:
-Bathing
-Feeding (By...
Sharonda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Sharonda was great with our 9 month old son and I would recommend her. "
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
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 • 12 yrs exp
Experience Nanny And Baby Sitter Looking To Do Full-time Care And Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a part time nanny for a 3-year-old and 1-year-old. I have been with them for 6 months and am now looking to be a full time nanny and babysitting here and there. In 2021 to 2023 I was also a nanny. The boy was 6 months when I started and almost 3 when I left. In 2020 I was a nanny for a 3-year-old and 7...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Philadelphia, PA
Kasandra H.
5.0
Kasandra has been extremely helpful in providing childcare for our baby 9 mos at that time. It's too bad we couldn't take her with us. Any family will be lucky to have her!
- Maria Clara H.
Molly H.
5.0
Molly is wonderful with our 11 month old daughter! We are so happy to have found her! She is punctual, kind, dependable, and mature. We feel very comfortable having her in our home.
- Kerry M.
Damara B.
5.0
Damara was excellent last minute, took good care of my 12-yr old autistic and highly energetic son. Happy hiring her again!
- Care member
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.
Melissa V.
5.0
Melissa took care of my daughter from 5 months old. She is kind, caring and timely! Highly recommend.
- Christina F.
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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 192 reviews of the 372 listed special needs caregivers.