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Gail G.

Dresher, PA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
I have decades worth of experience with preschool level children of all ages and abilities. I am a grandmother to a 17-year-old with downs syndrome giving me experience with children with special needs. I've volunteered with bucks county miracle league baseball team. I have also been a hospice companion. I currently volunteer...
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Chosa W.

Elkins Park, PA

5.0(0)
from
$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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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
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Shovha K.

Willow Grove, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love children and have spent my life caring for them. I was housemother, accountant, and co-director of New Life Children's Home in Nepal from 1999 to 2016. Several of the orphans had mild special needs. I also care deeply about the elderly and am excellent with them. I have also been a nanny for a 1-year-old boy in the US,...

Nadine R. says "Shovha has over 20 years of childcare experience between her own children and the 10 orphans she cared for in the New Life Children's Home where I also...

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Patti C.

Part-Time Caregiver Available, Seniors, Errands, Disabled

Blue Bell, PA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
35 years experience·
Hired by 3 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. Thanks!

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
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
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)
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$29/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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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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Montse G.

Experienced Childcare Professional

Horsham, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Montse, and I am an experienced child-care professional with experience working with children ages 3mo-18. I have lived abroad in China, Spain, Mexico and Ireland before and am excited to connect with a family that values cultural immersion. My first language is actually Spanish, and would love to share my...

Rachel G. says "Montse is great with kids! Incredibly patient. I have worked with her many different times and she is respectful of different abilities of the children...

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Jackelyn M.

Experienced Babysitter About 15 Years, Looking For A P/T Job I Have Take Care Of 2 Autistic Boys

Warminster, PA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Jackelyn I am home care aide as well as a nanny as well as a driver for people that need to be taken to appointments or for kids activities I have done both of this things. I have worked from babies to seniors as well I have worked with special needs I have two kids girl and boy and I been working with kids since...
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Meryl G.

Child Care

Huntingdon Valley, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I'm a 68-year-old woman and live in Huntingdon Valley. I'm looking for part-time work in the afternoon and occasional evening. I'm very outgoing, patient, a good listener and have an easy time connecting with people. I completed a background check, child abuse clearance and fingerprinting in 2016, when I worked for a year as a...

Chuck F. says "As a volunteer for the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center (I am the President of the Board) Meryl has been reliable, professional and...

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Renee W.

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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Karoline Z.

Special Needs Care Giver

Warminster, PA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
If you are looking for a positive, dedicated and enthusiastic helper who knows how to work with kids with special needs, I am the right person. I have experience in child development and child psychology. I am very responsible and patient. Mom of two kids with clear background check and driving record. Child abuse clearance also...
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Michelle P.

Crafty And Creative!

Hatboro, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I've been babysitting since I was 14. I've watched a variety of ranges from infant to teens as well as one child at a time up to five at once! I'm a certified early education teacher currently teaching STEAM. I have worked at my current school for 5 years. I also worked in a daycare for 5 years, floating through the...

Care Member says "Michelle has provided caregiving services for our 4 and 2 year olds. She doesn’t just ‘babysit’, she engages with the children through play, art...

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Marisa K.

Babysitter! :)

Glenside, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am 23 and a current graduate student getting my doctorate in physical therapy. I have mainly evening and weekend availability due to my class schedule. I have a bachelors degree in psychology and have experience with kids of all ages and kids with special needs. I am CPR certified through the American Heart Association! I love...

Care Member says "Punctual and so sweet! I felt safe leaving my boy with her and I knew I could trust her. Would 100% hire her again"

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Shannon M.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
Hi! My name is Shannon, and I'm currently pursuing my Master's degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Child & Adolescent Counseling. I recently graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Psychology and am looking for part-time childcare opportunities while in graduate school. I have...

Joanne C. says "Shannon is amazing with both our twin boys and puppy! All 3 just love her!! She is 100% trustworthy and our favorite to date!!!! Shannon is eager,...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $25.00/hr as of October 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Dresher, PA

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

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.

Ashlyn K.

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

- Care member

Shovha K.

Shovha has over 20 years of childcare experience between her own children and the 10 orphans she cared for in the New Life Children's Home...

- Nadine R.

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