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54,712 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of May 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6
What others are saying about nearby special needs caregivers
Yafit was early for our interview. She had a clean background check, great recommendation. She speaks 3 languages and has a gentle demeanor.…
Review for Yafit M. by Faith F.
Marilyn has cared for my 2yr old son and (newly) 5 year old daughter part time since January 2019. My kids adore her. She was also…
Review for Marilyn S. by Kimberly L.
Elizabeth did a great job babysitting our toddler on his day off from daycare. I work from home, and she did a fantastic job taking care of…
Review for Elizabeth H. by Mike W.
Special needs caregivers near me
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Yafit. I'm a responsible and flexible Nanny with over 9 years of childcare experience, ranging from newborns and up, as well as children with special needs. I'm dedicated and passionate about working with children, skilled at monitoring and nurturing multiple children to ensure their safety and providing an...
Yafit can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Yafit was early for our interview. She had a clean background check, great recommendation. She speaks 3 languages and has a gentle demeanor. We look forward to using her."
Faith F.
Marilyn S.
Columbus, OH
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate & Kind Nanny Willing To Assist In Short-term Care / Temporary Positions
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have over 5 years of professional nanny experience, and well over a decade of babysitting experience! Willing to work with children of all ages, and comfortable providing care for children with special needs. CPR/First Aid certified, willing to assist with household duties, and owner of a reliable vehicle. Recently moved to...
Marilyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marilyn is dependable, kind and patient. She took great care of our 6mo son when he was teething and was really fussy. She was really gentle and interactive with him. He had a lot of fun with her. As a parent, we also appreciate that she communicates well and we...
Veena A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello all!
My name is Elizabeth and I have worked as a nanny off and on for about 6 years now. I love kids and used to work as a certified nurse's aid for kids with special needs. I am CPR certified and am happy with working with kids of any age:) I am from a big family and have grown up around children and would love to help...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth was amazing and had confidence the moment we met her. She did an amazing job watching our kids and put them to bed before we got home from our date night (an accomplishment all in and of itself). We hope to have her watch our kids again in the future!"
Ryan S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madison S. and I am 24 years old. I have held many different types of child care positions such as date nights, nannying, respite work, and special needs care. Since I was 13, child care has been my main source of work. Caring for children ages 3 months - 14 years, I have developed excellent skills to problem...
Madison can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Madison was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for helping me and my family out in such a short notice. She was very prompt and personal with my mother and was attentive to all her needs. My mother was very comfortable with her and really enjoyed her company....
Regina O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with kids because I thoroughly enjoy the individuality that comes with getting to meet and babysit every kid. Being at school, I always wished I could babysit an infant or babysit the kids that I saw and then I eventually got to.
As well as this I am currently volunteering with a local music therapy center and...
Zella can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Zella is a asset to our family. She is a hard worker and has a positive attitude. She is self-motivated, patient, reliable, and our boys love her!"
Samantha H.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for my next nanny position! I'm also available for random babysitting. I'm comfortable with children 2 years and up. I have 13 years of experience working with children ages 3-13. Work experience includes nanny, pre-K assistant teacher, summer camps, after school care, and special needs classrooms. I started...
Joy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joy was very reliable, and had a great connection with our daughter. We hired Joy as our full time nanny last summer 2021. She came up with fun activities for our daughter to do, yet still made time each day for the daily routines I requested my daughter do such...
Dane D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have years of experience working with kids as young as 9 months to 18 years. I'm an OSU grad currently working full time at Nationwide Children's hospital and I love working with kids. I have been babysitting, tutoring, and volunteering with kids for going on about 10 years now. I have experience with children with special...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley has been one of the most outstanding individuals we have had the pleasure of knowing! She was such a wonderful asset with the children and created such a inclusive bond with them. Our kids would look forward to their visits with Ashley each time she was...
Peter L.
For the last two years, I have had the pleasure of watching a young baby with Angelman's Syndrome. This job included giving medication, special feeding habits through an NG tube, and special physical assistance.
Jill's Buddy Camp, a summer camp for preschool kids with special needs, was my first instance of working with special needs kids and fostered the development of my love for special needs kids. My love continued to grow when I started job shadowing at a music therapy group and got to volunteer at BRAAC which specialized in...
Hello! I am a special needs nanny and sitter. In my 10 years of experience in child care, four have been with children with special needs. I have experience with
children with autism, ADHD, emotional disturbance, and intensive medical needs. But I'll admit, my favorites are the "problem children". Working with children with...
I have experience caring for those with special needs, specifically Alzheimer's Disease and Down Syndrome. I would absolutely love the chance to spend time with your loved one and fully allow them to reach their potential. I would encourage both time to relax and special outings, and would also encourage learning. Please message...
I have 2 years of a experience working with children and adults who have special needs. More specifically autism and emotional behavior disorders. Furthermore, I have one year of experience as a certified home health aid. Lastly, I am CPR and first aid certified.
I have extensive experience working with students with special needs, particularly autism. I have worked as a caregiver, an ABA therapist, and a special education teacher in an autism unit over the past 8 years. I have a Master s degree in Special Education and a Bachelor s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I also hold a k-12...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced babysitter & nanny turned child psychologist looking for supplementary income in my time off in the evenings and weekends. With this being said, I am open to working with children with special needs. I have worked with children ranging from infancy to age 12 and enjoy working with more than one child at a...
Hello! I am a certified, licensed educator, who has worked with individuals with a range of disabilities professionally for almost a decade.
Josh T.
Columbus, OH
$8-50/hr
Hi! I love the opportunity to be able to work with individuals with special needs. All through middle school I was a peer mentor which meant one of my elective classes was being in the special needs class and helping them with whatever they needed. I was also a member of best buddies in high school. I love working with...
I was a live-in caretaker for two years, am a physical therapist assistant, am an experienced babysitter, and do volunteer work throughout my week. I am accustomed to helping others, and really enjoy working with people.
I have been involved with the special needs community since 2015. From 2015-2017 I volunteered at the Autism Society of Greater Cleveland's STAR Summer Camp, and inclusive day camp for individuals aged 3-22. From 2018-2019 I was hired as an intern at STAR Camp to help lead our school aged groups. Through STAR Camp my main...
Hello! I'm Shannon, and I'm a Program Manager for adults with developmental disabilities. I love engaging with my folks and integrating them into their communities! Happy to answer any questions you may have :)
Hello I'm Catherine, I have six years professional experience as a certified DD home care aid. I am CPR certified as well as first aid. I'm really energetic and love to keep it moving so any house work you may need done after or in between care throw it my way! I have two small babies at home who are my heart and soul,...
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Special needs by the numbers
54,712providers |
6.0 yrsavg. experience |
28,989member reviews |
4.6 / 5avg. rating |
Ratings for special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 28,989 reviews of the 54,712 listed special needs caregivers.