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Special needs jobs in Canada
Frank - Special needs caregiver job offer - Laval
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
6.6km
Start:
03/22/25
Salary:
$20/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
6.6km
Start:
03/22/25
Salary:
$20/hour
Je suis à la recherche d'une aide pour ma fille autiste de 7 ans dont j'ai la garde une semaine sur 2.
Geneviève - Special needs caregiver job offer - Laval
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
8.8km
Start:
02/24/25
Salary:
$19.48/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
8.8km
Start:
02/24/25
Salary:
$19.48/hour
Mon fils a un syndrome de noonan Il est au secondaire Besoin d’une personne qui viendra à la maison pour le superviser Du lundi au vendredi 1 semaine sur 2 De 6h45 à 9h15. Je paies 3 h00 par jou...
Richard - Special needs caregiver job offer - Pointe-Aux-Trembles
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
9.3km
Start:
03/15/25
Salary:
$19.48/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
9.3km
Start:
03/15/25
Salary:
$19.48/hour
Être capable de lui donner son repas, à boire . Être capable de le changer de couches (incontinent), jouer à des jeux vidéos avec lui. Être capable de lui donner son bain au lit, lui couper les ongle...
Jessica - Special needs caregiver job offer - Laval
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
10.7km
Start:
03/26/25
Salary:
$19.48/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
10.7km
Start:
03/26/25
Salary:
$19.48/hour
J'ai un enfant avec un handicap physique et des besoins particuliers lors du sommeil la nuit. -Faire la surveillance pendant le sommeil de mon garçon de 15 mois qui dort avec un appareil de ventila...
Odette - Special needs caregiver job offer - Laval
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
12km
Start:
05/01/25
Salary:
$19.62/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
12km
Start:
05/01/25
Salary:
$19.62/hour
Travail garanti deux fois par semaine , peut-être trois . Disponible pour garder lorsque j'ai des sorties. Si possible coucher à la maison sinon c'est ok . Julie a un quotient intellectuel de six ans...
Melanie - Special needs caregiver job offer - Montreal
Languages:
English, French, Ukrainian
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
15.6km
Start:
03/21/25
Salary:
$18/hour
Languages:
English, French, Ukrainian
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
15.6km
Start:
03/21/25
Salary:
$18/hour
We are actively looking for someone to accompany a 15-year-old adolescent with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in leisure and social integration activities. Profile of the young person: -New arrival...
Claude - Special needs caregiver job offer - Verdun
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
16.3km
Start:
03/12/25
Salary:
$22/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
16.3km
Start:
03/12/25
Salary:
$22/hour
BONJOUR! Je demeure à Verdun, à proximité du métro Jolicoeur. Je suis un homme âgé de 69 ans. Je suis atteint de sclérose en plaques et me déplace en fauteuil roulant motorisé. En gr...
Sylvie - Special needs caregiver job offer - Brossard
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
17.9km
Start:
02/06/25
Salary:
$23/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
17.9km
Start:
02/06/25
Salary:
$23/hour
Besoin de répit, aide aux exercices, soutien aux déplacements et aide à la toilette et au repas.
Katherine - Special needs caregiver job offer - Boisbriand
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
20.1km
Start:
04/09/25
Salary:
$21/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
20.1km
Start:
04/09/25
Salary:
$21/hour
Je cherche quelqu'un qui pourrait aider mon conjoint à se déplacer à ses rendez-vous médicaux quand je travaille.
Tanya - Special needs caregiver job offer - Pointe-Claire
Languages:
English, French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
22.6km
Start:
02/15/25
Salary:
$19.48/hour
Languages:
English, French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
22.6km
Start:
02/15/25
Salary:
$19.48/hour
**Permis de conduire nécessaire**Nous avons un petit garçon de 11ans (Dominic) avec une déficience intellectuelle profonde. Il est non verbal, est en couches et a besoin d’assistance pour la majorité...
Marilie - Special needs caregiver job offer - Saint-Jérôme
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
36.9km
Start:
06/29/25
Salary:
$25/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
36.9km
Start:
06/29/25
Salary:
$25/hour
Nous recherchons la perle rare pour prendre soin de notre fille de 5 ans qui a un trouble de langage mixte, dyspraxie verbale et un retard moteur. Notre fils de 9 ans devra aussi être supervisé La...
Anne - Special needs caregiver job offer - Saint-Jérôme
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
37.1km
Start:
03/17/25
Salary:
$20/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
37.1km
Start:
03/17/25
Salary:
$20/hour
Bonjour à toutes! 😊 Je cherche une gardienne pour ma fille Gabrielle. Gabrielle a 29 ans mais elle a l’air d’une jeune fille de 16 ans. Elle est super gentille, douce et très aimable. Elle aime la m...
Marie-France - Special needs caregiver job offer - Terrasse-Vaudreuil
Languages:
English, French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
38.6km
Start:
03/25/25
Salary:
$20/hour
Languages:
English, French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
38.6km
Start:
03/25/25
Salary:
$20/hour
We are looking for a reliable caregiver to care for our 8-year-old boy who has ASD Level 1. We will need to pick him up from school at 11:30, drive him home for dinner, and return him to school by 12:...
Christian - Special needs caregiver job offer - Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu
Languages:
English, French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
38.7km
Start:
03/31/25
Salary:
$25/hour
Languages:
English, French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
38.7km
Start:
03/31/25
Salary:
$25/hour
I am looking for a part-time person to help with my daughter, Brooklyn, who is autistic. The help would be needed a few days a week, after school, to greet her, heat up her dinner, and assist with her...
Isabelle - Special needs caregiver job offer - Saint-Jérôme
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
40.5km
Start:
02/12/25
Salary:
$19.27/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
40.5km
Start:
02/12/25
Salary:
$19.27/hour
Je suis a la recherche d'une personne qualifiée pour s'occuper de mon enfant de 6 ans qui a des besoins particulier. Une aide a domicile pour soin hygiène, préparer les repas, stimulation. Mon beau L...
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HELP TO FIND A SPECIAL NEEDS CAREGIVER JOB
What is SOSgarde?
If you're looking for a special needs caregiving role in your area, SOSgarde is here to provide assistance! We can quickly link you with the local family offering the ideal secial needs caregiving job for you. For over a decade, we've been assisting Canadian special needs caregivers in locating special needs caregiving jobs that are enjoyable and rewarding.
How to to offer my special needs caregiving services?
SOSgarde is not a staffing business. Instead, the special needs jobs listed on our site are from local families. Therefore, to be considered for one of these opportunities, you must create a special needs caregiver profile on our platform. After that, you will get notifications for jobs near you. If you are interested in a particular role, be sure to apply as soon as you can - time is of the essence when it comes to finding the right special needs care job quickly.
What do I need to do to put my name for a special needs care job?
To discover the number of special needs caregiving jobs in your area, the first step is to search by postal code. The page with the available care jobs will show the specifics of the position, as well as the start date. If one of the special needs caregiver jobs appeals to you, apply to it right away through SOSgarde. Your message will be sent to the family who posted the job, and they will reach out to you if they decide you are the right fit.
What is the rate for taking care of a special needs person?
The rate of in-home care for those with special needs can vary based on a few factors, as the level of care necessary, and the location of the job.Typically, the hourly rate for in-home special needs care for adult or child can range from $15 to $30 for a live-out caregiver. Fees could be higher if the person has complex health issues that call for specialized skills and equipment. If the in-home care job is a live-in position, the rate can go up to from $225 to $325 per day or more. We suggest taking a look at several special needs caregivers registered on SOSgarde and discuss the duties and expectations for the job with the hiring family to decide on a fair rate.
What is the typical job description for a special needs caregiver?
A special needs caregiver cares for children and adults with special needs, such as those with physical or cognitive disabilities, mental illness, or chronic medical conditions. A special needs caregiver job duties typically include:
- Assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
- Providing companionship and emotional support.
- Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by a doctor.
- Assisting with mobility, including the use of mobility aids, such as a wheelchair or walker.
- Helping with communication, such as using sign language or assistive technology.
- Assisting with light housekeeping and household management, such as laundry and meal preparation.
- Monitoring the individual's health and reporting any changes to a healthcare provider.
- Taking the individual to medical appointments and providing transportation as needed.
- Helping with physical therapy or other rehabilitation exercises.
- Encouraging the individual needing special care to participate in leisure activities and engage in the community.
Do you need qualifications to be a spcial needs caregiver?
Every job concerning special needs has its own unique requirements, and each position for a caregiver of someone with special needs necessitates specific qualifications. Here are the most common elements:
- Education: Some employers might need the applicant to hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, while others may prefer them to have gone to college for an associated field such as healthcare or special education.
- Experience: Having some prior experience with caregiving, either paid or as a volunteer, is often a must, especially if the individual has complex medical or behavioural needs.
- Training: Knowing basic first aid, CPR, and similar healthcare related skills, and being informed about particular care techniques for people with special needs is generally a requirement for families needing a special needs caregiver.
- Background check: To guarantee the safety of the individual with special needs, a criminal background check is often necessary.
- Physical ability: Caregiving for individuals with special needs can be physically demanding.
What are important traits that a special need in home caregiver must have?
Providing care to those with special needs necessitates a mixture of personal characteristics, expertise, and attributes to give successful support and care. Essential qualities include:
- Compassion and empathy: It is imperative to have an understanding and a capability to respond to the emotional requirements of special needs individuals.
- Patience and understanding: Special needs caregivers should be patient and have a comprehension of the individual's needs, particularly if they have behavioral or communication difficulties.
- Good communication skills: Caregivers must be able to communicate effectively with the special needs individual they care for, their family, and healthcare providers.
- Physical and emotional stamina: Special needs caregiving can be physically and emotionally draining, so caregivers ought to be able to handle the pressure and sustain their energy and concentration.
- Flexibility: Caregivers must be capable of adjusting to changes in the individual's needs and schedules.
- Attention to detail: Caregivers must pay attention to the small details to ensure the individual's safety as well as health and well-being.
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