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Gail G.

Dresher, PA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
I have decades worth of experience with preschool level children of all ages and abilities. I am a grandmother to a 16-year-old downs syndrome granddaughter which has given me tremendous experience and respect for children with special needs. I've volunteered with bucks county miracle league baseball team. I have also been a...
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Olivia K.

Dresher, PA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am a rising senior studying psychology at Saint Joseph's University. I am the oldest of 5 kids and have experience watching children of various ages. I also volunteered at an afterschool program, working with high schoolers with special needs. I can help with light housekeeping and swimming...
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Kaitlin Y.

Part-Time Babysitter

Glenside, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have been taking care of children for over 10 years. I have worked in a daycare, been a nanny, babysitter, Mother's helper, and live in nanny for newborns-preteen age and children with special needs. I am currently working full time at a non-profit for kids and volunteer with kids during the school year. I am comfortable...

Rebecca S. says "Couldn’t have asked for a better babysitter! We were visiting for a wedding and Kaitlin was wonderful with our 1 and 3 year old. She also got them both...

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Nikesha C.

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Prefer At My Home

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
If you are looking for a caregiver full-time, part-time, temporary or occasionally, I am very qualified in the position for I've been working in the child care field for 20+ plus years. I worked for a school for the deaf where I held the position as Behavioral Specialist for special needs children for 10 years before I become a...

Faith H. says "Nikesha watched my three young children for over two years. We even moved and still drove well out of our way so that the kids could still be watched by...

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Deshanna R.

Narberth, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi Families, Currently working as a training supervisor with the airlines here at PHL Airport. I'm currently seeking part-time/ as needed employment. I have experience working with elders, children (ages infants -up), and also those with special needs (autism, IDD, and etc). My schedule is flexible, weekends are negotiable. I...

Care Member says "Desanna was a wonderful care giver. She treated my children with love and care. I never had to worry when I left them to go work because she made us...

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Mary Norieta M.

Ambler, PA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Compassionate and Experienced Caregiver Available for Part-Time Work Hello! My name is Mary, looking for part-time work. I am a full-time Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and a MedTech with over 16 years of experience in retirement communities. I also have hands-on experience as a babysitter and truly enjoy providing care for...

Rose M. says "Mary is very trustworthy, responsible, caring and thoughtful. She helped take care of our kids and household tasks, including dishes, laundry and keeping...

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Chosa W.

Elkins Park, PA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
I am a Certified Nursing assistant with 10 years experience and a graduate from Community College of Philadelphia, majored in Behavioral Health and human services. Am a compassionate and very dedicated person with empathy and caring. Through my job as a CNA, I have helped different families in taking care of their loved ones by...
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Damara B.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi My name is Damara. I have 10 years of experience working with children of different ages and personalities. I see the value in being a good role model and meet each kids special needs. I have worked in kindergarten, elementary school and been a par professional. I love working with children and see them grow and be a part of...

Care Member says "Damara was excellent last minute, took good care of my 12-yr old autistic and highly energetic son. Happy hiring her again!"

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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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Ashlyn K.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Ashlyn, I am an experienced and compassionate caregiver with a passion for working with children of all abilities. I have several years of experience providing care for children with special needs, including those with autism, ADHD, and other developmental disorders. I am dedicated to creating a safe,...

Care Member says "Ashlyn was excellent with our 11-month old. She was on time, kind, and patient! Would highly recommend. "

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Lori-ann W.

Warminster, PA

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
RESPITE CARE Caregiver/helper/companion/cook/driver/cleaning/organizer. Experienced in many aspects of customer service. Experienced in learning ways to help and adjust to individual/family needs. My gift is my ability to be very flexible, and to always show-up to do whatever it takes to be of help and give all involved peace...

Care Member says "Lori is kind, knowledgeable, skilled, reliable, trustworthy and efficient. She currently works for our family and has done so for four years. She cared...

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Patti C.

Part-Time Caregiver Available, Seniors, Errands, Disabled

Blue Bell, PA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am presently seeking a part-time position as a companion/community navigator providing help in and out of the home.

Gene C. says "Patti worked with me both inside and outside my home for about 5 months for 25 hours per week to provide companionship and help while I was in a very...

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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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Naleena D.

Creative And Fun Tutor, Homeschooler, Nanny

Ambler, PA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Nina. I have a bachelor's degree and am fluent in Spanish. I'm also a mom of two wonderful children who are now thriving academically and personally-they've grown into kind, caring, and responsible individuals. I've worked in public schools in Bucks County, PA, supporting children with special needs. I've also...

Noemi A. says "Naleena cared for my son from when he was 6 to 8 months old. She exceeded all expectations, she has been wonderful for many reasons. She brings a lot of...

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Madison R.

7 Year Experienced Part-time Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm a 25-year-old college graduate. I have 7 + years experience, working as a Nanny and as a lead day care teacher in the toddler and infant room at different points in my career. I've worked with newborns/infants and children of all ages up to 14! As well as special needs kiddos and adults! I am CPR trained, background checked...

Jeni D. says "We absolutely loved Madison! She worked with our autistic son, showing such patience and understanding. Highly recommend!"

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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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Kara C.

Nanny / Babysitter SUMMER ONLY

Plymouth Meeting, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Kara and I am looking for a full-time nanny position for this summer as I get out of school May 10th and return August 29th. I have a sister with Down Syndrome, so I definitely have experience with taking care of individuals with special needs. Also, my second cousin has 5 kids, one 8 years old, another 6 years...

Winsome C. says "She is a kind-hearted person and my baby sensed that the minute he met her. I can honestly say she is a gem. She takes care of him like I would."

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Marnie F.

Experienced Caregiver With Full Time Job Looking For Extra Work Once In A While

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 20 years experience. I love kids and all throughout college and high school and living in DC afterwards I worked as a nanny and babysitter and also spent summers as a camp counselor for kids with special needs. I am getting married this year and want a little bonus money to help with cost. I keep in touch with little ones...

Care Member says "Marnie was so sweet with our 2.5 yr old and thorough with our 3 month old! Would definitely hire her again"

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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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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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of December 2025

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Special Needs Caregivers in Dresher, PA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kaitlin Y.

Couldn’t have asked for a better babysitter! We were visiting for a wedding and Kaitlin was wonderful with our 1 and 3 year old. She also...

- Rebecca S.

Nikesha C.

Nikesha watched my three young children for over two years. We even moved and still drove well out of our way so that the kids could still...

- Faith H.

Deshanna R.

Desanna was a wonderful care giver. She treated my children with love and care. I never had to worry when I left them to go work because she...

- Care member

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