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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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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
swimming supervision
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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Ashlyn K.

Nanny McPhee

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! My name is Ashlyn, and 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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Kristen D.

Hatboro, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm an experienced childcare provider who teaches Preschool during the school year. I am seeking a full time nanny position for the summer, from early/mid June through August. I am available for occasional/weekend babysitting but am primarily seeking a full time position for the summer. I'm experienced with all ages,...

Matt B. says "Kristen provided all the information that we requested and we had a very positive experience with her. Our 2 month old loved her during the interview and...

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Dacia B.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I was an ABA therapist for many years, specializing in Early Intervention. Since September 2020, I have helped children ages 5-12, with virtual schooling, including homework help and tutoring as needed. I tutored children ages 4-6 in preschool/school skills. I have been a caregiver for children, in 5 different families, ages 5...

Care Member says "I don’t have enough words to express my love and appreciation for Dacia!! She began with us when my older son was about to turn two. They had an instant...

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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 1 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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Medina I.

Part Time/ Full Time Nanny & Babysitter Available!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
When I became a nanny in college I never knew it would change my life the way it has. Working with children is not only my career choice but it's my passion. From being an after school turor, to caring for children with special needs, I have succeeded in teaching as well as learning from children in a way I didn't know was...

Sarah B. says "Medina is a wonderful caregiver. She is very dependable. Always punctual. We trust her implicitly with our daughter. We should also mention that our...

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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
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 1st grade where I have worked for 4 years. I also worked in a daycare for 5 years, floating through the infant room up to...

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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Montse G.

Experienced Childcare Professional

Horsham, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Renee W.

Caregiver/Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/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 education and my cousin has Down syndrome and is a 25-year-old grown man. I have worked with him very closely through the years....

Care Member says "was always on time and could count on"

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Mary Norieta M.

Ambler, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/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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Sadla G.

Full Time Caregiver

Norristown, PA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Hello, my name is Sadla, and I'm 33 years old, I'm a nursing student. I live in King of Prussia, Pa and I'm looking for a live-out babysitter/ nanny position. I have a lot of experience with kids including special needs. I worked for 6 years for the same family as a nanny. They have 3 wonderful kids and one of them, the eldest,...
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Greta R.

Part-time Evening And Weekend Care Giving

Bala Cynwyd, PA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a special education teacher who has worked with children preschool to 12th grade with various needs including emotional support. As an individual and family, I have been on the care team for friends and family with medical conditions.
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Lori-ann W.

To Help Another You Must Show Up

Warminster, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Experienced caregiver with a heart. You all need compassion/understanding and support. Going above and beyond with availability and all needs for whole family! Specializes in long term, paralysis, MS, etc Special Needs autistic, downs syndrome of all ages, but not limited to. Check out my reviews! Willing to do occasional...

Kristine I. says "When I first met Lori I knew she would be the perfect fit for caring for my family member with progressing MS. She said to me that she wanted a job...

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Deshanna R.

Narberth, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
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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Marisa K.

Babysitter! :)

Glenside, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Rusmery P.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
As a caregiver with 16 years of experience, I'm passionate about positively impacting children's lives and supporting families. My calm and friendly nature creates a nurturing environment for kids to thrive. I keep parents updated on their child's day and am comfortable enforcing household rules. My skills include First Aid and...

Care Member says "Rusmery was the best nanny we’ve ever had. She is dependable, attentive, creative, proactive and easy to work with. We always felt confident having our...

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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 Naleena and I have worked as a substitute teacher, special needs aide and nanny with over 10+ years of experience with children of all ages. I have two wonderful children who have excelled academically with full college scholarships but most importantly are kind and productive individuals. I have a Bachelor's...

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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Kiesha W.

Ambler, PA

4.5(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Hello, my name is Keisha, and I am looking for a companionship opportunity, with lite housekeeping, meal prep, travel,laundry and if needed can give medication, need something Mon-Fri, and maybe one day on a weekend. I have worked with people who has Mental Health and Intellectual development disabilities, and also children and...

Sandy B. says "Kiesha has empathy for other people .She would give you the shirt off her back or do whatever she could to help you . Kiesha is a fantastic person to work...

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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

Marnie F.

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

- Care member

Stephen M.

Steve M. was wonderful. He was thoughtful, caring, totally reliable, insightful, and brought positive energy to everything he did for the...

- Susan H.

Ashlyn K.

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

- Care member

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