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Angela H.

Alabaster, AL

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$13/hr
I have experience working with special needs children at an after school care program in alabaster. We had children from k-8th grade. I was also the one on one for an autistic child at the preschool I worked at. I have helped children with speech therapy. I understand that special needs children need patience and understanding...
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Summer Nanny

Birmingham, AL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
I graduated from Birmingham Southern College in may 2020 and have worked for the Mountain Brook city school system for a year as an aide for middle and high school aged students with special needs. I also have experience caring for younger children as a babysitter through out high school and college. I am looking for a summer...
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Birmingham, AL

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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Raquel, and I have over five years of paid experience working with children. I've had the pleasure of working with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old, including those with special needs. I am CPR, first aid, and seizure certified. My key strengths include creating a safe environment, where children...
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Special Needs Caregiver/Childcare

Birmingham, AL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hey y'all! I'm a graduate of Samford University! I absolutely adore being around young children and have been sitting for about 10 years! As I take some time away from the classroom before applying to graduate school I'd love to find a family to work with full time! I am more than willing to do small errands and light...
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Birmingham, AL

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$20/hr
16 years experience
I have over a decade of experience with both nannying and babysitting. Since being a teenager I have naturally thrived in childcare. I think this is fueled by my fun and creative personality, matched with my nurturing instincts. Family pets are a bonus in my opinion. I have experience with special needs care as well. In my...
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Birmingham, AL

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$25/hr
7 years experience
I'm a responsible, dependable, and fun-loving caregiver who is passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for every child I care for. I pride myself on being patient, understanding, trustworthy, and adaptable to any environment or situation. Growing up with a special needs sibling, I saw firsthand how...
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Special Education Student With Lots Of Experience, Eager To Learn New Things!

Birmingham, AL

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$10/hr
8 years experience
My range of experience is far and wide! Beginning as a preteen volunteering at Special Equestrians, to being a TA for special ed. classes in the past several years, I have a big love specifically for working with special needs. Babysitting regularly for kids of all ages has also been a consistent part of my life. Having recently...
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Pre-nursing Major Looking For Fun Kids To Spend The Summer With!

Birmingham, AL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, fun and adventurous. Over the last four years, I have served as both a youth counselor and a youth director at nonprofit art camp. I love having fun and playing games, I enjoy crafting and art projects, and I am always looking for an outdoor adventure to go on. Helping take care of...
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Special Needs Care- Music

Birmingham, AL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hi. My name is Erica and I am an elementary Music Educator in the Hoover/Birmingham area. Currently, I teach PreK-5th grade students music, as well as a group of wonderful, amazing special needs students. I am able to offer a music experience for your loved one to get the opportunity to express himself/herself musically, create...
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Full Time Caregiver Available

Birmingham, AL

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$10/hr
4 years experience
I have worked extensively with the elderly. I have also worked for an elderly lady with some mobility problems and a Diabetic. I have worked in a Dementia ward of a mental health hospital. I have training in manual handling, dementia awareness, medication management, health and safety, food hygiene, infection control, first aid,...
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Caregiver With Multiple Certifications

Birmingham, AL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
My name is Abbey and I am looking to be your next caregiver. I graduated from Georgia Southern University in December 2019 with a degree in Recreation and a minor in Child and Family Development. I am a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and have extensive experience working with children of all ages and abilities...
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Birmingham, AL

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$15/hr
Hello, I have experience working with different types of special needs including visual impaired students, Adhd, and developmentally delayed children. Special needs children are my favorite to work with because I find them to be the sweetest and most observant and intelligent children to be around.
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Passionate Special Needs Caregiver

Birmingham, AL

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Hi my name is Ayo and I m a mother of 4 (2 girls 2 boys all grown up), I have a total of 5 years experience as a childcare provider outside of raising my children and also 3 years housekeeping experience. I have provided special needs care provision for 3 children in total and spent 6months-18months with the family. I am happy...
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I Am A Retired Special Education Aide. I Am Currently Taking Care Of Two Of My Grandsons. Their Ages

Birmingham, AL

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 25 plus years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I work with both special needs adults and children. I am currently taking care of two of my grandsons. Would really love a live- in type situation to help the family with their kids. I have references and tons of experience. Thank...

Betsy M. says "Beth is completely comfortable with children of all ages and abilities. She was born to be a loving, caring nurturer. She has many, many years of...

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McCalla, AL

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
I have three years of experience with children on the Autism Spectrum. I enjoy finding new ways to help them happily navigate through life. I am also a student at The University of Montevallo studying Family and Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been fortunate enough to work...
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Nanny/caregiver

Birmingham, AL

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with 17 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient, creative, and nurturing personality allows me to connect with children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their...

Care Member says "Robin is absolutely incredible. I feel so lucky to have found her. She is REALLY good at what she does. Very reliable, responsive, and punctual. Robin...

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Home Manager, Nanny

Fairfield, AL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have cared for children for more than 25 years. I am the mother of seven and the grandmother of 14 . I have been a foster parent for years. I have experience with special needs children. I finished college with a degree in childcare and have lots of love to give the child (children) in my care. I love the outdoors, music, and...

Care Member says "Sonia has been our full time nanny for over a year from the time our baby was 5 weeks old until we moved out of state now when she is 16 months. She is...

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Full-time Caregiver

Bessemer, AL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have worked with many families to provide quality childcare services for 8 years. After obtaining my undergraduate degree in psychology, I moved to the Birmingham area with my husband. For the past year, I have worked as a registered behavioral technician providing therapy to young children with autism. Therefore, I feel...

Matthew T. says "Morgan helped watch my kids and was amazing with them! They loved Morgan and would have the best time with her. She was great"

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Special Needs Caregiver

Birmingham, AL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello my name is Kenyata, currently I'm a Certified Nurse Assistant/ Certified Patient Care Technician with more than 10 years of experience in the health care field. My skills included light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal hygiene, companionship, transferring clients, and errands. Please review my profile for more...

Aisha W. says "Kenyata is awesome with my son. She's probably one of the best sitters I've ever had. She's sweet, dependable and an all around great person. What I love...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.20/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Pelham, AL

Special Needs Caregivers in Pelham, AL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Elizabeth R C.

Beth is completely comfortable with children of all ages and abilities. She was born to be a loving, caring nurturer. She has many, many...

- Betsy M.

Robin W.

Robin is absolutely incredible. I feel so lucky to have found her. She is REALLY good at what she does. Very reliable, responsive, and...

- Care member

Sonia T.

Sonia has been our full time nanny for over a year from the time our baby was 5 weeks old until we moved out of state now when she is 16...

- Care member

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