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Dora S.

Special Needs Care

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello I have worked with the elderly who have dementia. I am happy to do meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, and errands.

Marilyn B. says "Dora did a 1 month overnight care role for my elderly mother three times a week. She was lovely to interact with, kind, compassionate, communicative,...

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Leslie M.

Special Needs Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 15 years+ experience in education, and for the past five years, have learned to care for my Grandson, who has a Rare Brain Disease. I'm now experienced with setting up G-tube feedings, administering medications through a port, CPAP setup, Physical Therapy exercises for immobility, respiratory treatments including using a...

Rebecca S. says "Leslie has worked for my family for this school year as my son's in-school educational aid. Leslie is knowledgeable, professional, and caring. She has...

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Yuan T.

Special Education Teacher Available To Provide Care

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I am an energetic, patient, reliable, and fun certified Special Education teacher with over 16 years of experience of working with students with a wide range of disabilities. In my teaching career I have worked with elementary, middle, and high school students. My students have various needs ranging from Autism, learning...

Cathy H. says "Yuan is a kind, friendly, experienced educator. She excels at catering her teaching to the individual needs of the student. Yuan taught my son for 2 years...

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Patrick C.

Elementary Special Ed Teacher

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi there- My name is Patrick! I am an elementary special education teacher with over a decade of teaching experience and plenty more background working with children. I've worked with various special needs in children, including severe ADHD, ASD, ODD, bipolar, and cerebral palsy. Outside of the classroom, I am passionate about...

Rakeli S. says "Patrick does a great job tutoring my daughter. I see the progress and it's awesome. Patrick is patient and stern at the same time and my daughter responds...

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Anlizar D.

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have 10+years of experience as a nurse. Currently I am a geriatric nurse with past experience in pediatric mental health/mental retardation. I have always known that I would be a nurse. It is my joy to serve others with my talents and compassion . I have adult children who have grown into positive and respectful members of the...

Mike S. says "Thank you Anlizar for always showing up and being reliable when we've needed it most. It's been extremely helpful having a nurse available who goes the...

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Mary F.

Full-Time Caregiver for Infants and Toddlers

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a licensed nurse, looking for a change of pace. My career in nursing has provided me with 25 years of experience, caring for people in an acute care setting, as well as in their homes. Additionally, I have been fortunate to have had the pleasure of working in a facility for children with special needs. The children that...

Mark S. says "We have known Mary for over two years and she has always gone above and beyond our expectations with the level of care she provides for our children. She is...

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Dacia B.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I was an ABA therapist for many years, specializing in Early Intervention. Since September 2020, I have helped children ages 5-12, with virtual schooling, including homework help and tutoring as needed. I tutored children ages 4-6 in preschool/school skills. I have been a caregiver for children, in 5 different families, ages 5...

Care Member says "I don’t have enough words to express my love and appreciation for Dacia!! She began with us when my older son was about to turn two. They had an instant...

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Stephen M.

Part Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I've had the opportunity to work part-time with a gentleman with a form of progressive MS for the past 10 years. My goal is to enhance his quality of life by assisting him with everyday activities and promoting his physical well being. Daily activities include: Providing physical therapy exercises for strength and range of...

Susan H. says "Steve M. was wonderful. He was thoughtful, caring, totally reliable, insightful, and brought positive energy to everything he did for the person he was...

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Lvonne M.

Part Time Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a mother of two children. My oldest child was born at 28 weeks and so my journey began with being an advocate for my son and his health care needs. I later became a Service Coodinator in Early Intervention and than a Special Instructor/Special Education Teacher for Birth to 5 years old. I am taking a leave of absence from...

Care Member says "Lvonne watched my son for an entire weekend so I could go on a mini vacation that was long overdue. She kept me updated on my son, made sure he took his...

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Jenice S.

Responsible And Caring Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a nurses aide (CNA) with 8 years experience in healthcare including both at home and in a long term care facility. I'm able to provide assistance with all aspects of daily living and checking vital signs too. I've worked with children and adults with both physical and mental disabilities. I cared for my great grandmother...
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Catherine M.

Super Positive, Fun And Caring Companion

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I welcome you to message me after you have read my profile and after all parties have agreed to hire a caretaker. Hello! I am a former Special Education Teacher with experience in a multiple disability classroom for children ages 5 through 18. I also have 5 Years Experience with Senior Citizens who need companionship,...

Padraic A. says "Cathy is a natural leader and is compassionate and attentive to others needs, her leadership motivates others around her while her professional attitude...

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Matthew R.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
I have experience working with the elderly in home since living in Santa Cruz, California. I moved to Philadelphia and have enjoyed very much my experience working for some great families. My references will show that I have developed outstanding relationships with my employers and have proved that I can relate well and adapt to...

Monica R. says "Matthew helped to take care of my husband and was always very upbeat, responsible and willing to help with different activities and learn how to better...

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Pamela T.

Certify Nurses Assistant, Home Health Aid, & Direct Support Professional

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Having over 20 years of experience in the nursing community has been rewarding to me. I gain my experiences in long term care facilities, hospitals, medical clinics and home health care which enabled me to develop nurses skills and techniques. My background experience is Surgery recovery, Fall risk, Alzheimer, Dementia, Cancer,...

Anna S. says "She is a very caring person and has a lot of patience. She takes a lot of pride in what she does. You can count on her!"

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Irene H.

Experience, With Mental Illness, Dementia, Diabetes

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Patience is my Virtue... I am highly adaptable, love caring for those with special needs, and ready to begin helping a new family...
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Renee W.

Caregiver/Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience
I was a school teacher for Philadelphia and most classes I taught were fully integrated. I have worked with special Olympics and with special people in the north east . My masters background is special education and my cousin has Down syndrome and is a 25-year-old grown man. I have worked with him very closely through the years....

Care Member says "was always on time and could count on"

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Katie M.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am not taking new clients at this time and will update my availability as new openings are available. Registered Occupational Therapist I have experience caring for individuals from 3 months to 80+ years old, including children/adolescents with developmental disabilities, adults/elderly with physical, developmental, and...

Chris H. says "Katie worked with us for a year providing personal care assistance to our son who has Cerebral Palsy, and who uses a power wheelchair and augmentative...

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Lori R.

Lots Of Experience With An Early Childhood And Special Needs Degree

Philadelphia, PA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I will be moving to the east coast in late summer. I'm hoping to find a place where I will grow to be part of your family! I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. At the time, I was searching for a job that would provide for a young child and myself. Teaching positions simply did not cover expenses,...
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Rhianna H.

Special Needs Care

Philadelphia, PA

from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Rhianna and I am available this summer to help support your children! I am a behavior analyst by trade and have extensive experience with autism, developmental delays, and special needs children. I work a summer session for work from June 24-July 29, but am available every Friday all day. I look forward to...
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Jordyn K.

Experienced Babysitter & Special Needs Aide

Philadelphia, PA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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...
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Max P.

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver; Fun, Reliable, Does It All!

Philadelphia, PA

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have three and a half years of full-time care giving experience in New York, Philadelphia, DC, and Santa Fe for ages newborn to teen on a wide spectrum of special needs. My primary focuses as a caregiver are (in addition to a child's basic physiological and safety needs) are to nurture their curiosity to learn, encourage...
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  • 174 special needs child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.98/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs child care is 5.0

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA

Special Needs Child Care in Philadelphia, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews of the 174 listed special needs child care

Dora S.

Dora did a 1 month overnight care role for my elderly mother three times a week. She was lovely to interact with, kind, compassionate,...

- Marilyn B.

Leslie M.

Leslie has worked for my family for this school year as my son's in-school educational aid. Leslie is knowledgeable, professional, and...

- Rebecca S.

Yuan T.

Yuan is a kind, friendly, experienced educator. She excels at catering her teaching to the individual needs of the student. Yuan taught my...

- Cathy H.

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