Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Phoenix, AZ
We have 255 special needs caregivers in Phoenix, AZ! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.
Find special needs caregivers in Phoenix, AZ that you’ll love
255 special needs caregivers are listed in Phoenix, AZ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Phoenix, AZ
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a childcare provider with 15 years of experience, I'm passionate about helping children grow and learn. I'm patient, calm, and always up for creative play. With a graduate degree in Early Childhood Education, I'm well-equipped to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your children. I'm comfortable caring for up to four...
Dara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Dara was so great with our 9 month old daughter! We couldn’t take her into daycare for a few days and needed help during the week because both my husband and I had too many work commitments to take off. Thankfully we found Dara!
She was so attentive to our...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello, My name is Jamie. I' m 38years old... little about myself, I've been doing care giving for almost 15+ years. I started with mentally challenged children(Cerebral Palsy, Autism, ADHD) I have A LOT of experience with special needs children, young adults And seniors. ive been caring for Seniors for the past 12years. And...
Jamie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hello, Jamie cared for my mother for 6 months. She is absolutely wonderful. Always on time! Very compassionate, hard working, and goes above and beyond her required duties.
Susan"
Mandy N.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Iza.
I have more than 10 years of experience with children, including 4 years as a nanny in Arizona.
I am in my last semester at Scottsdale Community College and currently looking for a full time position as babysitting but with flexible hours due my classes.
My classes are on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays,...
Izamara can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Iza plugged in for us for two full weekdays (work days) when we were in the midst of a permanent nanny transition. We are a crazy family with a noisy house, boisterous dogs and two one-year-old baby boys. Iza is an absolute pro, who immediately slotted into our...
Care member
Payton H.
Phoenix, AZ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Payton, a graduate from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology, with a focus on Forensic Science. I originally started in Elementary Education but felt drawn to work that addresses deeper needs.
I bring experience from various childcare centers, preschools, and multiple nanny roles. My expertise...
Payton can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Payton was amazing! We have a newborn and 2.5 year old and she was a natural with both of them. My 2.5 year old never stays with anyone and she played with Payton for an hour and a half while I worked in the house! She is so sweet and nurturing, I would highly...
Mandana Z.
Karly K.
Phoenix, AZ
$24-44/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
As a childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect with children of all ages. I take pride in keeping parents informed about their child's day through written reports and regular...
Karly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Karly and I worked in coop together in highschool. When seeing Karly work with the children you can tell she had compassion in what she did. Karly’s passion is working with kids and you can tell by how she engages with them. She loves them like her own and she is...
Care member
Kari P.
Phoenix, AZ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Care Giving, Companion, Errands, Appointments, Laundry, Cooking, Light Cleaning.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I help 2 ladies part time and I am looking for more caregiving hours. I have time Monday or Wednesday. I have assisted 5 families through Care. com and additional families since 2014. I am an Arizona native and previously worked in healthcare until 2014. Prior to that I established and managed my own business for 15 years....
Kari can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Kari has been such a blessing to our family! She has a caring, kind personality that puts others at ease. Kari works well with determining my mother's needs as well as communicating any concerns or changes that she has noticed. She understands the variable nature...
Nicole H.
Nancy C.
Phoenix, AZ
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Caregiver, Companionship, Meal Prep, Driving To Appointments And Cleaning
3.9
(15)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Nancy. I am a certified child provider with 25 plus years experience. I was a special needs bus driver for Paradise Valley school District for 15 years. I then became a foster Mother. I did this for 3 years, I then got promoted to Therapeutic Foster Mother. I did this for 11more years. I have been CPR and First Aid...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nancy is so wonderful! She nannied for our from the age of 4 months to a year and she treated him so lovingly! We absolutely adore her and I would highly recommend her services! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I DO NOT MIND TRAVELING . WE CAN WORK IT OUT AND I AM DEPENDABLE. ILL BE WAITIN TO HEAR FROM YOU SMILES!
Hope you have an Awesome Day !!!!
I am an exceptional certified nursing assistant who believes in providing the best care for all those in need.
I became a care giver back in 1996 for an elderly couple, whom I adored. so I...
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I am very satisfied with Jennifer as a caregiver for my father. My father really interacted well with Jennifer, and looked forward to her visits. Jennifer was available at short notice, and available to work a variety of shifts. She was a huge help, and I would,...
Dean H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have my CNA license and love seniors. Most of my background, experience and passion is care for seniors or younger age with special needs.
Cheri can also help with: Visiting nurse, hospice services, respite care, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Cheri was a wonderful caregiver for my wife. She is skilled, motivated, and glad to handle any task. I would hire her again in an instant."
Lee M.
5.0
(2)
My passion is to enrich peoples lives and being a quality care provider. That led to my college direction to go with my major in Family Studies and Human Development at The University of Arizona. During that time in college I worked for a nanny agency caring for infants-teens, I realized I wanted more social interaction on an...
Jessica can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Jessica cared for my mom at my sister’s wedding. My mom has borderline personality disorder, is disabled, and has many physical impairments. My sister is her main caregiver.
Jessica was so sweet and nice. She made my mom a priority in all her interactions with...
Care member
I have so many years of experience working with children( also special needs, autism/down syndrome specifically.) First of all I am the 2nd oldest of 6 children so babysitting became 2nd nature to me. I was the little girl in my kindergarten class who when asked what I wanted to be when I grew up I would shout loud and proud" a...
General Ed. teacher for 15 plus years looking for extra work. Also, have experience teaching privately to students with special needs and ADHD.
1.0
(2)
I have had some experience with special needs. Sometimes I watch my friends brother that has autism.
I've been a therapeutic foster mother for special needs children for four years. I also drove a special needs school bus for Paradise Valley Unified School District for 18 years. I have great experience with special needs medication and behaviors. I am CPR and first aid certified for over 20 years. I also have my finger print...
I am currently a special education teacher, and I have been for 5 years. I've worked in a self contained setting with kiddos who are on the spectrum as well as those with cognitive and developmental delays. I'm currently teaching in a resource setting. I absolutely love my job and all of the students I come in contact with. I...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there!
I'm super excited to share a bit about myself! I've got a colorful background in Early Intervention Training and have worked as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) providing habilitation and respite care. I've also been a Pre-K teacher, Sunday School teacher, and After School Program Director. Education, arts, dance,...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a hardworking, honest, punctual and caring individual who has your best interest in mind. I am experienced in working with individuals with special needs of all age groups. I work well with children and elderly clients, and have quality experience when it comes to personal growth and independence. I also currently work...
Samantha F.
Phoenix, AZ
$15-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Special Needs Care Provider With Pediatric Hospital Experience!
I have provided care for children and teens with special and medical needs for 8 years. I have a degree in child development, so am very familiar with different types of special needs. I am completing my child life specialist internship at Golisano Childrens Hospital, and have also worked at 2 children's hospitals in Arizona so...
Hello,I am Special needs caregiver. I've worked with adults with mental disabilities for over 4 years. I went to school for sociology
Hi! My name is Hannah V and I am studying special education at Gonzaga University. I am pursuing an endorsement in early childhood special education. I am looking to provide child care throughout the summer and the school year.
Showing 41 - 60 of 255
Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Phoenix, AZ
Dara B.
5.0
Such a stellar human being and is truly the best of the best. SO amazing with my 10 month old son. She constantly is teaching him new skills and is so active during play time with him. Always on time and SO reliable. Can’t rave enough about how wonderful she is!
- Care member
Jamie B.
5.0
Hello, Jamie cared for my mother for 6 months. She is absolutely wonderful. Always on time! Very compassionate, hard working, and goes above and beyond her required duties.
Susan
- Mandy N.
Izamara S.
5.0
She is very professional and so good with my kids and pets. She is very willing to help out with laundry and organizing the kids stuff. I am so glad I found her through care, because she is exactly what we were looking for in a caretaker for our busy family.
- Care member
Payton H.
5.0
Payton is very kind and responsible. She was able to provide a resume and references. She has good communication and is very kind, gentle, and calming. She'd be good for anyone with young children!
- Brittany P.
Karly K.
5.0
Karly is a dependable and dedicated employee and puts her all into her work and her nanny family. She is energetic with a good balance between having fun and providing education to the child to further their development! Karly is such a blessing to have as a nanny!
- Care member
Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services
Special Needs Caregiver Articles
7 home remedies for diaper rash
July 3rd, 2024 Of all the potential ailments your baby may suffer from, diaper rash is one of the most common. Diaper rash, or diaper dermatitis, is one of the most common ... Read more
What parents really need to stop saying in emails to teachers
June 20th, 2024 For 20 years, I was that teacher who spent hours penning that perfect welcome email to the parents of my new students. Back-to-school time presented an oppor... Read more
10 ideas for places to have a kid’s birthday party
August 16th, 2017 Kids’ parties may be all about fun, games and birthday cake, but typical at-home parties often come with a lot of chaos and mess — without much c... Read more
In-home daycare vs. daycare center: What’s the difference?
August 13th, 2024 You have a lot of factors to consider when deciding on the best type of child care for your family. For many parents, it ultimately comes down to a decision ... Read more
How to pay a nanny legally — from taxes to payroll
April 16th, 2025 Congrats! You’ve found a nanny you’d like to hire. Now what? Once your nanny accepts your job offer, your responsibilities as an employer begin. ... Read more
Ratings for Phoenix, AZ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Phoenix, AZ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 146 reviews of the 255 listed special needs caregivers.