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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
You will find that I am honest, dependable, punctual, kind, patient, compassionate, and have a warm personality. I have always enjoyed a professional that involves making everyday life better for people. I like listening to people talk about their life experiences and accomplishments. I have been on Care. com since 2007 and have...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Caregiver/Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/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 ed I am very patient, I listen to parents & my clients!!!! Im also experienced with Adhd as well . I was A Philly School teacher...

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

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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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Responsible And Caring Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$20/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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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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Creative And Compassionate Caregiver With Therapeutic And Special Needs Expertise

Philadelphia, PA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Emily. I am a former art teacher, currently pursuing my master's degree in Art Therapy. I have experience providing child care and teaching all ages. I bring a unique blend of skills to caregiving, combining organization, cleanliness, and creativity to create a safe, engaging, and fun environment. I pride myself...
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Experienced Nanny, Housekeeper & Chef With 9+ Years. Special Needs Experience. Reliable & Caring.

Philadelphia, PA

from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Lexa, and I currently have availability for housekeeping, nanny, and personal chef services. I hold degrees in Education and Psychology, specialize in supporting children with special needs, and have over 9 years of professional childcare experience working with infants through teenagers as well as running a...
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Special Needs Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

from
$25/hr
7 years experience
I graduated with my Clinical Psychology and Autism Behavioral Studies degree in May 2021 from Saint Joseph's University. At SJU, I worked 4 years as a direct support professional and BCaBA practicum student at the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support. I have worked in disability services for over 7 years, and some of...
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Multi-Experienced Special Needs Caretaker

Philadelphia, PA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Having grown up with a younger brother who has Down syndrome, I have real life experience in the care and needs of people with disabilities. I am a compassionate person who is patient and genuinely loves to help people with special needs in any way I can. Aside from having personal family experience, I worked at Center for...
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Special Need Caretaker

Philadelphia, PA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Caregiver is a profession that I love in assistance to make the lives of the elderly convenient. It is difficult to address the problems and inconveniences of aging with illness as part of the process. So I have learn both the skills and knowledge in taking care of elderly needs. From personal needs such as going to the toilet,...
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Recreation Therapist/Life Skills Therapist/Nanny/Baby Sitter/Special Needs

Philadelphia, PA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have been a certified recreation therapist for 20 years with NCTRC. I have worked with children to adults with ages as young as 3 to as old as 100+. I work with various populations special needs, physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, long term care.
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Part-time Special Needs Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hi my name is Jordan! I am a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse. I have been working with children aged 6 weeks to 13 years for 10+ years. Additional tasks while babysitting have included light housekeeping & laundry, tutoring, and taking the child/children to various places, such as the pool, park, library, and...
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Special Needs Assistant

Philadelphia, PA

from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Behavior Analysts with experience working with individuals with learning differences including Autism. Will provide support to the individual and familly training based on ABA or Montessori principles
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Great Nanny Experienced With Special Needs!

Philadelphia, PA

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Anaiah and I am a fourth year Art therapy student at Arcadia University. During my time as a nanny I have worked with children on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, and hearing loss. My studies give me a unique experience with working with people who communicate differently! I also have a 9-year-old brother with high...
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  • 145 special needs child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of August 2026

  • 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 42 reviews of the 145 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.

Patrick C.

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...

- Rakeli 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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