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Sheena P.

Ms.Sheena

Tempe, AZ

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
I am a 41 yo mother of four beautiful daughters, ages ranging from 3-17. I have over 20 years of experience, as both a preschool teacher, respite care provider, and private care provider. I also have experience with children who have special needs. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Crafts, Cooking (I'm an excellent cook),...
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Tempe, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have lots of experience with kids of all ages including children with special needs. I have been a nanny for many different families, a gymnastics coach, and have been a pediatric ICU nurse for 2 years.

Diana C. says "I have been so lucky to have Carissa caring for my 16 month old son. She has such a warm and sweet disposition, he was at ease with her instantly! Carissa...

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Full Time Nanny/house Manager With High Qualifications Is Available

Tempe, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Anita. I'm a loving and engaging child care provider. I have over 17 years experience teaching all age groups and over 8 years experience teaching and caring for children. What's more, I attended a special vocational high school for nurses where I was trained to deal with all kinds of medical emergencies. My...

Lisa H. says "Anita has been watching my 18month old daughter and a neighbor's son for over 1 year now. She is calm, nurturing, dependable, trustworthy, punctual, caring;...

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Tempe, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Grace, I have 8 years of experience. I'm looking to spend some of my time with some kiddos! I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I enjoy spending time outside with the kids and helping out where ever I can. I'm a certified life guard, so swimming will be no problem! I have some experience working...

Jessica B. says "Grace was great! She was responsive during the booking process, on time, and most importantly great with my kids!"

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Tempe, AZ

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! I'm Kemora and I love doing everything your child does. My favorite color is pink, and I have 2 siblings under 3. I like working with kids because they teach me new things and they give new perspectives. I'm looking for a job that gives me learning chances. I started working with kids when I was in middle school. In my...

Larissa M. says "Kemora was great with my kids and they love her. Super positive attitude and great interacting with them. I would definitely recommend her. We will...

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Tempe, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a 46 yo mother of four beautiful daughters, ages ranging from 7-21. I have over 25 years of experience, in both early childhood, and special needs care. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Cooking (I'm an excellent cook), and Infant Care. I have current fingerprint clearance, an Az food card, am CPR/First Aid...

Kendra R. says "Sheena worked with our family for a year and a half, helping primarily with our 2 year old (who is now in preschool) and our 4 year old who has a very...

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Special Needs Provider with Flexible Hours

Tempe, AZ

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$10/hr
8 years experience
I have worked as an assistant in a home setting with foster children, many with special needs. I love working with children and feel that I have a lot to offer as a caregiver.
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Special Needs Care Provider

Tempe, AZ

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I worked at a school for kids with autism for four years. I also did HAB and respite for one year! I have been ABA certified and am great at building rapport! Sensory awareness is huge to me, and creating a positive environment always! I am new to this app and have zero reviews, but I can quickly send a resume and easily get...
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Professional Nanny For Children With Special Needs

Tempe, AZ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been influenced time and again by individuals that experience life differently than what most would consider the norm. Children with special needs simply invigorate the lives of those that get to know them. I have four younger siblings, each who have their own challenges that they face every day. So, from a young age, I...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Tempe, AZ

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$20/hr
4 years experience
My name is Cathy. I have ample experience working with special needs kids in a personal and professional setting. I am extremely patient and never give up on a child. I am comfortable with all ages. I am able to change diapers, assist with potty training if needed, clean, and cook. I have experience with food allergies,...
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Compassionate Care For Individuals With Special Needs

Tempe, AZ

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$26/hr
2 years experience
I have a strong background working with children & teens with a wide range of special needs, including those who are hearing impaired and those with significant developmental delays such as Angelman syndrome. My experience has given me a deep understanding of the spectrum of abilities, cognitive delays, and various diagnoses....
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Tempe, AZ

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I worked as a Special Education teacher for severe disabilities in AZ for 3 1/2 years and loved it before moving here. I have experience with seizures, feeding tubes, transfers, wheelchairs, etc.
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Upbeat, Kind Caretaker

Tempe, AZ

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I grew up in a family of 8 with a quadriplegic, brain injured older brother. Therefore, I have been a caretaker for the entirety of my life. In addition, I have 5 nephews, and I also grew up babysitting neighbor kids. Looking after and caring for kids is something that I have always been passionate about! Professionally, I have...
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Tempe, AZ

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I am an occupational therapist currently working full time in rehab setting. I have education and experience in all areas of special needs, including mental health, cognitive disabilities, and childhood disabilities. I have been trained in transfers and mobility. I also have worked in a nursing home in the past and have...
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Tempe, AZ

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I am a very mature, responsible, and patient single mother of three grown children. I recently moved back to South Florida to be with my family who I presently am helping with child care and errand running. Besides raising three children, I also managed a restaurant for 16 years. I am honest, trustworthy, and truly love children...
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Tempe, AZ

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I'm a dedicated behavioral technician with a passion for helping others thrive. I have a deep love for animals and babies, and I find joy in creating positive, nurturing environments for both. Whether I'm supporting behavioral growth or spending time with little ones and furry friends, I bring empathy, patience, and heart to...
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Loving Person To Help Your Family

Tempe, AZ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I would love to be a part of your family and give your child that extra special attention. I am a wife, mother, and educator.
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Tempe, AZ

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$17/hr
3 years experience
For the last three years, I have worked closely with special needs population, working with ages 3 to 25 providing different types of support. I've worked closely with OT/SLPs in clinical settings and also 1 on 1 in-home with BCBA supervision.
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Caregiver For People With Different Abilities

Tempe, AZ

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$16/hr
4 years experience
I'm a mom to an adult son who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and am his paid caregiver. As such, I've had to take CPR and First Aid training with continued education each year. My attends ASU and activities outside of college so I have plenty of free time. I'm very well trained with accessibility duties including transfers of...
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A Caregiver with Decades of Experience

Tempe, AZ

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have taken care of special needs clients for over 20 years. I'm a compassionate person who works diligently with people who have Alzheimer's related dementia, disabilities and autism. The type of work I have provided was taking care of clients' nutritional needs and assisting in medication, appointments and life needs. I have...
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  • 64 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.28/hr as of November 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Tempe, AZ

Special Needs Caregivers in Tempe, AZ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 64 listed special needs caregivers

Carissa D.

I have been so lucky to have Carissa caring for my 16 month old son. She has such a warm and sweet disposition, he was at ease with her...

- Diana C.

Anita C.

Anita has been watching my 18month old daughter and a neighbor's son for over 1 year now. She is calm, nurturing, dependable, trustworthy,...

- Lisa H.

Grace J.

Grace was great! She was responsive during the booking process, on time, and most importantly great with my kids!

- Jessica B.

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