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Joanne C.

Loving Part-time Care Giver Available

Dresher, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have been a caregiver for children since I was 16 years old, starting with babysitting, moving on to preschool teacher and eventually elementary school teacher and special needs teacher's aide. I enjoy baking, art, music, sports, hiking and anything creative. I'd love to care for your child and will bring energy and joy to the...

Nathanael B. says "Joanne has been so helpful watching our 13-year-old son! She is punctual, friendly, easy-going, and our son really likes her. She has been able to come...

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Tkeyah G.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello , My Name Is T'keyah . I Am 30 Years Old & I Live In Philadelphia Pa , I Adore Kids & I've Been Working In The Childcare Field For 5 Years . I Have Worked With All Types Of Children Including Special Needs . I'm Currently Available All Summer . Please Message Me If Your Interested .

Darius B. says "T'Keyah is a wonderful woman. She is great with people, especially children. She's loving and caring and extremely kind."

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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
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
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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Lori-ann W.

Helping And Doing Whatever Is Needed To Help Client And Family.

Warminster, PA

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
errands
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My specialty is adults with Special Needs and Adults with disabilities. 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...

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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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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Meryl G.

Child Care

Huntingdon Valley, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I'm a 63-year-old woman and live in Willow Grove. I'm looking for part-time work in the afternoon and/or evening. I completed a background check, child abuse clearance and fingerprinting in 2016, and worked for a year as a van driver for the Upper Moreland School District. I greatly enjoyed working with the kids, which included...

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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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Leslie M.

Special Needs Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 15 years+ experience in education, and for the past five years, have learned to care for my Grandson, who has a Rare Brain Disease. I'm now experienced with setting up G-tube feedings, administering medications through a port, CPAP setup, Physical Therapy exercises for immobility, respiratory treatments including using a...

Rebecca S. says "Leslie has worked for my family for this school year as my son's in-school educational aid. Leslie is knowledgeable, professional, and caring. She has...

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Kristen D.

Special Needs Caregiver

Hatboro, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! I'm a childcare provider experienced with special needs. I've worked with children with autism both in school and home settings. I have experience as an instructional assistant (four years) in ABA/autistic classrooms and as a behavior therapist. I've worked with children on life, social, academic and other skills. I'm...

Hema G. says "Kristen is extremely kind, professional and has an amazing sense of work ethic. She also doesn't get rattled easily, which was a huge plus point when...

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Pamela T.

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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Kaitlin Y.

Part-Time Babysitter

Glenside, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Victoria D.

Experience Nanny And Baby Sitter Looking To Do Full Time Care And Babysitting Jobs

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! I am currently looking for a part time or full time position along with some babysitting/date nights as well. I am currently a behavioral health technician but am now looking to nanny again! My last position before that was with a 2 month baby for about two months. Before that I was a nanny for two kiddos at 6-month-old...

Care Member says "Victoria was a great sitter! She was super communicative, arrived on time, and took great care of our two kids (C, 4, and A, 1). C was anxious about...

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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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Ariana B.

Part Time Babysitter/nanny.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I've been working with children since I was 18. . I've worked as an assistant preschool teacher with children ages 1-6 at 2 Montessori schools and a Reggio-Waldorf inspired nature preschool. I have also worked at a residence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 2 years and have extensive experience...

Vanessa H. says "I was in town for a wedding and didn't know anyone that could watch my daughter. This was my first time leaving my 1 year old with anyone other than...

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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
Hello I have worked with the elderly who have dementia. I am happy to do meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, and errands.

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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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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Karen D.

Mount Airy And Vicinity Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I have worked as a social worker for over 25 years with children in a variety of settings. In the past few years I have worked as a substitute teacher in the school district of Phila as well as with individual children with special needs.
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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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Anlizar D.

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have 10+years of experience as a nurse. Currently I am a geriatric nurse with past experience in pediatric mental health/mental retardation. I have always known that I would be a nurse. It is my joy to serve others with my talents and compassion . I have adult children who have grown into positive and respectful members of the...

Mike S. says "Thank you Anlizar for always showing up and being reliable when we've needed it most. It's been extremely helpful having a nurse available who goes the...

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Becky M.

Experienced Nanny Seeking Part-Time/Full-Time

Ambler, PA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been a nanny for 20 years and babysat for 7 years before that. I have worked with children with a variety of personalities, disorders, and ages. My special needs experience is mostly centered around Autism, ADHD, and hearing impairment/loss, but I do have some experience with down syndrome, borderline, food allergies, and...

Kristen N. says "Becky has been babysitting for us for over 3 years! She is always punctual and very quick to reply when I reach out to her about upcoming dates and has...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Dresher, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Joanne C.

Joanne has been so helpful watching our 13-year-old son! She is punctual, friendly, easy-going, and our son really likes her. She has been...

- Nathanael B.

Tkeyah G.

T'Keyah is a wonderful woman. She is great with people, especially children. She's loving and caring and extremely kind.

- Darius B.

Lori-ann W.

Lori is kind, knowledgeable, skilled, reliable, trustworthy and efficient. She currently works for our family and has done so for four...

- Care member

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