Find special needs caregivers in Scottsdale, AZ that you’ll love

79 special needs caregivers are listed in Scottsdale, AZ

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Scottsdale, AZ

Curtis K.


Scottsdale, AZ

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Management - Special Needs Mentor, Skill Builder, And Parent Consultant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi Families! My name is Curtis, and I specialize in working with children who face social, emotional, or learning challenges. I'm the founder of Keen Kids, where I provide one-on-one support and guidance tailored to each child's needs. With over 10 years of experience, I've developed a unique approach, combining behavior...
5.0
"Curtis has been working with our family for the past year. He works with our 12 year old son, who has autism, several times per week. They work on building skills to support independent living, perspective taking, flexibility and emotional regulation, all while...

Tracie S.

Matthew Z.


Scottsdale, AZ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Artist, Youth Mentor And Advocate, Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an artist and a Fine Arts Teacher (K-8.) I enjoy working with and being an advocate for at-risk youth and youth with special needs. I inspire youth and young adults to give themselves permission to be themselves through my artwork and personality while teaching them to have healthy creative releases and to problem solve in...
5.0
"Matthew is a very compassionate and loving person that has a heart for individuals with a disability. He is eager to learn and assist in anyway he can. I am very grateful for his assistance in helping my son with his day to day care. His brings art and a creative...

Kelly S.

Rose M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

15 Years As A Habilitation And Respite Provider

Hello, my name is Rose. Caring and directed certified rehabilitation caregiver specializing in working with developmentally and physically challenged clients for 9+ years. I am DCW certified for Alzheimer's and aged clients as well . I have the ability to develop and implement individual rehabilitation goals and objectives...
5.0
"Rose provides care that is patient guided. Her compassion, respect and integrity allow her to provide excellent care to your loved one."

Naida W.

Evelynne M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Down-to-Earth Nanny With Lots Of Love To Give!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I moved from the Midwest to Phoenix this past June. I currently work with a set of young twins a few days a week and have room to expand my schedule. If that sounds like it could be a fit for your family, please reach out! I have years of experience working with children, ranging from infants all the way to teens. I have...
Evelynne can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"What a wonderful gem!!! Evelynne walked through our door and the way she greeted our kids, I just knew she was our perfect fit!!! Our 4 kids LOVED her!!! We plan on seeing her more regularly but I would highly recommend Evelynne if you are looking for a dependable,...

David D.

Christine M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Career Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am truly confident working with children, as I believe they are gifts to be treasured. I believe in helping them to develop self-confidence, self-reliance, self-respect and respect for others, trust in their strengths and courage in their attempts to strive forward. I have worked with children for over 40 years. I have taught...
Christine can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Christine has lots of experience and would be very valuable to a new mom. "

Shannon J.

Alondra M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic And Efficient

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Alondra! A little about me: I'm a 26-year-old athlete I have my master's degree in psychology and I'm currently pursuing my PhD. I have 10 years of one on one care for infants and children with special needs/ feeding tubes, diagnoses ranging from autism, down syndrome, eating/mood disorders, etc. I have had the...
Alondra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Alondra was early and very personable. She perfectly organized the drawers and closet in my nursery with little to no direction at all."

Cherelle G.

Judi N.


Scottsdale, AZ

$15-21/hr10 yrs exp

Fun & Loving Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Jude is an innovative nanny with 35 years of hands-on experience providing childcare in the family's home and hers for infants through teens. Jude also has experience with infant twins. She is trained to be a respite and habilitation provider for special needs children with down's syndrome and autism. Friendly and energetic...
Judi can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jude was on time, every time, and full of energy during all of our interactions with her. There is no doubt she loves children and will make a great nanny for the right family! Our child LOVED doing arts and crafts with her! Jude was ready and willing to do light...

Robyn C.

Emma G.


Scottsdale, AZ

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! after being a live-in nanny and am hoping to find some date night/ weekend babysitting jobs! I work full time in tech, and am just looking for something to do in the hours that I am not there. I have experience with children ages 3 mo-12 years, as well as children with special needs. I can't wait to meet you and your family!
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emma is very reliable and excellent with kids!"

Dena H.

Amy M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Reliable, Responsible, Trustworthy And Experienced Female Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

If your care needs require a mature, reliable, responsible, trustworthy and experienced female caregiver, then contact me. I've been fortunate enough to amass a wide range of direct-care experiences that include: bathing, dressing, eating assistance, diet management, medication management, spinal cord injury care, walking...
Amy can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Amy watched our dad the last month before he passed. Amy was not only wonderful to our father but to us as well. She was a blessing to our family. Amy has a calming presence, was very kind & compassionate. We were fortunate to have Amy with us and take care of...

Madelene R.

Cristi S.


Scottsdale, AZ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Love This Job!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 54 years old and I've been a caregiver for 24years. I have experience working with dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, strokes and special needs. I am patient, reliable, trustworthy and compassionate, My years of experience gives me the knowledge and my love for this job makes me great companion. I learned a long time ago...
Cristi can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We hired Cristi for a weekend and she was absolutely amazing! Our 90 year old mother with dementia felt so safe and comfortable around her and we haven't seen that in a very long time! 10/10 we love Cristi and will definitely be hiring her again!!"

Analesa L.

Evan B.


Scottsdale, AZ

$26-27/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Professional Care For The Elderly.

Hello! My name is Evan! I am a dedicated caregiver with a passion for making a difference. As the older brother of a 12-year-old sister, I've honed my caregiving skills both at home and professionally for over 4 years, specializing in special needs kids and the elderly. With my trusty 2018 Audi A4, I ensure reliable...
Evan can also help with: Hospice services, errands, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Evan was great he was very responsive and helpful in many ways for our little one! Would highly recommend Evan to anyone looking for some help! "

Spencer D.

Nicole S.


Scottsdale, AZ

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

12 Years Experience With Various Special Needs

I have worked with differently abled individuals (ages 3-55) for a total of 15 years. I have experience with a variety of special needs, my main focus being autism. I have experience both writing and implementing ISP goals as well as helping manage behaviors. I have worked in both public and private schools, provided in-home...

Alyssa S.


Scottsdale, AZ

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! My name is Alyssa and I'm extremely interested in caring for your child. I have worked with kids of all ages over the past few years. I worked at the Autism Society of North Carolina for 3 years as well as babysat in high school. I currently work full time at an Autism school in North Scottsdale as a 1-1 aide in a low...
5.0
"Alyssa has been working with special needs children for many years. She goes above and beyond for those she cares for. She is a hard worker and always on time. I had the pleasure of training Alyssa many years ago to work with a young boy with Autism. Her hard...

Danielle L.

Amy M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Mature, And Experienced Special Needs Care Provider -- Children, Teens, And Adults

My college degree was in Psychology -- that and my 16+ years of experience working with special populations has given me an extensive skill set. I've worked in formal special education settings, residential facilities, and private homes. I've worked with large classes and small groups, but I prefer one-on-one interactions.

Lenore K.


Scottsdale, AZ

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

I have worked with special needs individuals over the last 30 years. I have found that animals are very therapeutic and soothing to those with special needs. I have rehabilitated a stroke victim and am very calm in nature. I have a great deal of patience in dealing with the needs of others

Cammie P.


Scottsdale, AZ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Special Needs Caretaker

I've worked with children and adults of all ages and abilities for 20+ years. My mother was a special education teacher, and I was at her classroom, and around the kids daily. In schools, I've also worked with kids of all ages & abilities, from basic learning disabilities to severe emotionally, mentally, and physically disabled...

Rosanne L.


Scottsdale, AZ

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Special Services Caregiver Available

I have worked with children with autism for the past 2 years. I am studying to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I currently work as a line therapist. I enjoy helping special needs children to learn how to become as independent and as self sufficient as they can, as these children are much more capable than...

Irena P.


Scottsdale, AZ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

ABA/Special Education

Hi! I'm a Special Education Teacher and a behavior therapist with Masters Degree in Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and I have experience in a school setting, in-home therapy and as a special needs nanny. For all of my extended experience, education and qualifications, please reach out. Thank you! - Irena P., M. Ed.
I started working with special needs kids in 7th grade, and since then I've taken any opportunity to work with them again. Throughout high school I had the opportunity to spend two hours a day assisting teaching in the special needs classrooms. I taught math, reading, and life skills. It was always the best part of my day, and I...

Amanda M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver/part Time Nursing Student

I absolutely love kids and the light they bring to this world. They are so curious and full of energy. The reason I like working with special needs is because they deserve to be treated like anyone else and I love to do that. I like being able to help them reach goals and expectations that weren't in the cards for them and to...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Scottsdale, AZ

Curtis K.

5.0

Curtis has been working with our family for the past year. He works with our 12 year old son, who has autism, several times per week. They work on building skills to support independent living, perspective taking, flexibility and emotional regulation, all while having fun. Curtis is very...

- Tracie S.

Matthew Z.

5.0

Matthew is a very compassionate and loving person that has a heart for individuals with a disability. He is eager to learn and assist in anyway he can. I am very grateful for his assistance in helping my son with his day to day care. His brings art and a creative style to caring for him. We feel...

- Kelly S.

Rose M.

5.0

Rose - for whatever reason my app will not let me message you. I would love to talk about if we are a match for you to help with my daughter with special needs.

- Kirsten H.

Evelynne M.

3.0

We hired Evelynne right away as she seemed professional and mature enough to meet our needs. She watched our daughter four times (for date nights), each time we paid her immediately for four hours (7-11 PM) but ended up using only 3 or 3.5 hours. It is worth mentioning that she really only watched...

- Brandon T.

Christine M.

5.0

Christine has lots of experience and would be very valuable to a new mom.

- Shannon J.

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Ratings for Scottsdale, AZ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Scottsdale, AZ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 79 listed special needs caregivers.