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80 special needs caregivers are listed in Scottsdale, AZ

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Scottsdale, AZ

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Alyssa S.


Scottsdale, AZ

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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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.

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Curtis K.


Scottsdale, AZ

$35/hr • 10 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 came to our rescue and cared for our 6 year old twins for 4 months! Our son has social & emotional special needs and Curtis was calm and patient, exactly what our son needed. He was also creative and fun keeping our kids entertained and active with crafts,...

Vicki L.

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Matthew Z.


Scottsdale, AZ

$20/hr • 10 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.

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Rose M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$25/hr • 10 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.

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Evelynne M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

3.8

(5)

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, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Evelynne was amazing and my son had a great time with her!"

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Christine M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$30-45/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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

Shannon J.

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Alondra M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$50/hr • 10 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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Alondra has been an amazing Nanny for our son. We truly could not ask for a better person to help care for him. She cares for him, plays with him and teaches him all kinds of things that are beyond what my wife and I could do. I would recommend her to any family...

John S.

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Emma G.


Scottsdale, AZ

$25/hr • 7 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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Emma is very responsible. She is great with children and can keep their attention throughout the day."

Erik G.

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Cristi S.


Scottsdale, AZ

$30/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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.

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Evan B.


Scottsdale, AZ

$26-27/hr • 5 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: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care, 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.

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Nicole S.


Scottsdale, AZ

$15-25/hr • 7 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...
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Cammie P.


Scottsdale, AZ

$15-20/hr • 10 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...
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Lenore K.


Scottsdale, AZ

$15-25/hr • 4 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
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Rosanne L.


Scottsdale, AZ

$15/hr • 2 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...
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Irena P.


Scottsdale, AZ

$20/hr • 10 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.
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Shan Y.


Scottsdale, AZ

$49/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Shan. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Health Science at Arizona State University. With over six years of experience as a caregiver, I have worked as a Behavioral Health Technician in group homes, providing support to individuals with diverse needs.
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Isabella R.


Scottsdale, AZ

$20-40/hr • 1 yrs exp

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...
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Amanda M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$15-25/hr • 1 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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Jessica S.


Scottsdale, AZ

$25-30/hr

Part-time Caregiver

I have been working on and off with children and adults with special needs for 10+ years on a volunteer basis. My experience ranges from working with adults who have mental illness, to families with rare disease and kiddos with special needs. At the end of the day, Iove loving on others :)
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Andrea V.


Scottsdale, AZ

$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi there, my name is Andrea. I'm a former registered nurse with 10 years of experience working in emergency department and emergency psychiatric units, as well as a consultant for the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Prior to nursing, I was a habilitation tech for adults and children with developmental disabilities and a...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Scottsdale, AZ

Alyssa S.

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 work, passion, and dedication to the...

- Danielle L.

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.

5.0

Evelynne was amazing and my son had a great time with her!

- Care member

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

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Scottsdale, AZ are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 80 listed special needs caregivers.