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Melissa S.

Great Special Needs Care

Tucson, AZ

4.9(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Melissa I am a Nanny/Babysitter/Caregiver with 15+ years of childcare experience who cherishes children, provide superior loving care, will praise them, appreciate them, give them plenty of hugs, always a can do attitude, and continuously reinventing myself to do. I have reliable transportation. I provide an uplifting, patient,...

Courtney H. says "I would recommend Melissa to other people who are in need of a caregiver or provider. She is helpful and kind while helping. I'm very thankful her!"

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Special Needs Care And Tutoring

Tucson, AZ

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Jennifer, and I enjoy working with children/teens with special needs and sensitivities. As a highly sensitive person, myself, I connect well with these individuals and find that I am able to apply my skills, gifts, and talents as well as my experience as an educator to tailor to their needs for them to be...

Sheila B. says "Jenny was so wonderful with our kiddo. We stayed at a resort, and she was definitely attentive (swimming and walking around the property). I would...

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PTA

Tucson, AZ

5.0(0)
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$14/hr
8 years experience
Hello my name is R and I've been doing care-giving for quite sometime. I'm compassionate and love helping people to get better or feel better. I have assisted people with multiple diagnosis from post op surgery to Neurological patients. I do Physical Therapy at the VA during the day. I'm available from 10pm-6 a.m. during the...
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Tucson, AZ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
Hi my name is Jaelynn. I am an 18-year-old college student seeking a summer job. I have experience with younger special needs students and up to age 22. I have over 900 hours of community service working with special needs children.
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Special Needs Experienced

Tucson, AZ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I currently care for adults and children with special needs. I'm able to provide full assistance with activities of daily living, ventilator and tube feeding management, medication management and enjoy encouraging one to be as independent as possible.
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Andrea- Special Needs Mama/ Teacher

Tucson, AZ

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I'm Andrea! I am a Special Education teacher by trade and a current stay at home mama to an adorable 2-year-old daughter with disabilities. I love kids and I am comfortable with all of the feeding, changing, and play that comes with them. I know how scary it can be to trust another person with your child and I promise to...
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Mom To A Special Needs Toddler

Tucson, AZ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
I am a 31-year-old mom to a 3-year-old daughter who is on full time oxygen. I have babysat since I was a teenager and I have been a caregiver for special needs children and adults for over 10 years.
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Trusted Child Advocate & Experienced Special Needs Care Provider

Tucson, AZ

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
Hi! I'm Layne! I'm a 25-year-old college student in the Tucson area. I work with special needs children and adults. I currently have my level 1 fingerprint clearance card through the state of Arizona and am First-Aid/CPR certified! I'm deeply passionate about supporting children and families. I volunteer as a Court Appointed...
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Special Needs Mom Looking To Help Other Little Ones/their Parents

Tucson, AZ

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$21/hr
My name is Hailey . I'm 28 years old and I have two children who are both on the spectrum. Neither of my children started speaking until they were almost 5. I'm very experienced in working with children who have intellectual disabilities. I've read 13 books now about child development and raising differently wired children and...
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Part-Time Caregiver For Special Needs Kids/Young Adults

Tucson, AZ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
My younger brother who's 16 is on the autism spectrum, and he inspired me to begin working for a direct support professional group at the age of 18. I have had employment with a company back in Indiana for 5 years now, working with kids with varying abilities from the ages of 4 years old through 28 years old. I believe caring...
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Love Helping Special Needs

Tucson, AZ

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I have alot of patience and so much compassion and love for all people Especially people with special needs I've taught for four years in a preschool working with infants to 5 yr s old I've worked with children and some adults with autism ADHD. Some physical disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy Safety. Of anyone is my number one...
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I'm Caring/Patient/Dependable Looking To Help Children/Family Members W/ Various Special Needs

Tucson, AZ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Wendy! I have worked w/ several children (mostly elementary-school-age) over the past 19 years. I have experience with children with special learning needs, physical needs, speech disorders, behavioral disorders, & emotional needs. I have experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum, & can calmly and patiently...
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Caring, Dependable Special Needs Provider

Tucson, AZ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Carrie and I have over 15+ years supporting children & adults with developmental disabilities. My experience includes working for many years with the Easterseals Blake Foundation as a Direct Support Provider & the New Hampshire Developmental Disabilities regional headquarters as a trainer & educator. I really...
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Special Needs Mama/ Special Education Teacher

Tucson, AZ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I'm Andrea! I am a special education teacher by trade and I have a daughter with significant medical needs. I worked for 5 years as a support caretaker at Rise Services and I taught Special Education in both the elementary and high school setting. I love kids and have a passion for safe and quality care of kids/individuals...
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Loving Care Provider For Your Special Child :)

Tucson, AZ

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$15/hr
8 years experience
I have 8 years of experience working with special needs and disabled children. I cared for a boy with cerebral palsy for 4 years while obtaining my Bachelor's degree and I also worked as a paraprofessional in the schools for 4 years with autistic children. I have found it very rewarding and interesting helping children learn and...
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Part Time Nanny/Care Giver

Tucson, AZ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I am currently studying at the University of Arizona and am majoring in Special Education. I have been working with my peers with special needs since Kindergarten. In high school I participated in an inclusion style PE class. I was also hired to be an inclusion companion for kids with special needs in different activities and...
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Respite Care

Tucson, AZ

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I worked for a company called Hope Group as an in-home respite care provider for children and young adults with autism. I was trained on how to defuse high-stress situations and behavior redirection. I also have my CPR/first aid certification and my own transportation. My personality is warm and light hearted, creating a fun and...
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Veterinary Student Experienced With ASD And Developmental Disabilities

Tucson, AZ

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$16/hr
2 years experience
You wouldn't expect my biological sciences bachelors degree and current doctorate of veterinary medicine program to apply to humans, but it often does! I am not only educated in a variety medical needs, but was raised with a cousin who has severe, nonverbal ASD and another with Asperger's. For two years during my undergraduate...
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Tucson, AZ

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$19/hr
10 years experience
I have been taking care of special needs for about 10 years now I started in high school I am currently 26 years old.
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Grad Student Seeking Part-time Work

Tucson, AZ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I am a full-tome grad school student who has experience working with students all across the spectrum of special needs - from those who need full-on care, to those who need behavioral help. I am currently seeking a teaching credential from USC, and am looking for part-time work to supplement my income. I'm a great cook, I am a...
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  • 49 special needs child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.76/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs child care is 4.7

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