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Special needs jobs in Canada
Eugénie - Special needs caregiver job offer - Montreal
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
5.6km
Start:
06/30/25
Salary:
$19.48/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
5.6km
Start:
06/30/25
Salary:
$19.48/hour
** Chèque emploi service - Recherche personne sérieuse ** Famille à la recherche d'une aide auprès d'un jeune garçon âgé présentant un trouble du spectre de l'autisme, non verbal. Domicile : Riv...
Émilie - Special needs caregiver job offer - Montreal
Languages:
English, French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
6.2km
Start:
05/31/25
Salary:
$200/hour
Languages:
English, French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
6.2km
Start:
05/31/25
Salary:
$200/hour
To calm my anxiety I decided to publish my ad now even if my plan to live with my mother is in a few months. I am physically disabled so I need regular help. I am looking for a lady who would live wit...
E. Pacho - Special needs caregiver job offer - Montreal
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
6.3km
Start:
05/11/25
Salary:
$19.48/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
6.3km
Start:
05/11/25
Salary:
$19.48/hour
Description du poste L'Étoile de Pacho - Réseau d'entraide pour parents d'enfants handicapés est un organisme communautaire œuvrant dans la grande région de Montréal. L’organisation offre des servi...
E. Pacho - Special needs caregiver job offer - Montreal
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
6.3km
Start:
06/01/25
Salary:
$19.48/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
6.3km
Start:
06/01/25
Salary:
$19.48/hour
L'Étoile de Pacho - Réseau d'entraide pour parents d'enfants handicapés est un organisme communautaire œuvrant dans la grande région de Montréal. L’organisation offre des services de soutien personnal...
E. Pacho - Special needs caregiver job offer - Montreal
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
6.3km
Start:
05/11/25
Salary:
$19.48/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
6.3km
Start:
05/11/25
Salary:
$19.48/hour
L'Étoile de Pacho - Réseau d'entraide pour parents d'enfants handicapés est un organisme communautaire œuvrant dans la grande région de Montréal. L’organisation offre des services de soutien personnal...
E. Pacho - Special needs caregiver job offer - Montreal
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
6.3km
Start:
05/18/25
Salary:
$19.48/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
6.3km
Start:
05/18/25
Salary:
$19.48/hour
L'Étoile de Pacho - Réseau d'entraide pour parents d'enfants handicapés est un organisme communautaire œuvrant dans la grande région de Montréal. L’organisation offre des services de soutien personnal...
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.
Karelle - Special needs caregiver job offer - Montreal
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
6.7km
Start:
05/14/25
Salary:
$20/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
6.7km
Start:
05/14/25
Salary:
$20/hour
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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
Pour un adolescent de 16 ans handicapé physiquement (toujours au lit), et incontinent (avec couches à changer aux 4 heures environ). Être capable de lui donner son repas, à boire et des collations. Ê...
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...
Vanessa - Special needs caregiver job offer - Laval
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
11.1km
Start:
04/07/25
Salary:
$18/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
11.1km
Start:
04/07/25
Salary:
$18/hour
Nous cherchons une personne : - Ayant un permis de conduire et une auto (avec deux sièges enfants un atout) - Ayant de l'expérience avec de jeunes enfants ayant un TSA (à haut niveau de fonctionneme...
Anne - Special needs caregiver job offer - Montreal
Languages:
English, French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
11.7km
Start:
05/26/25
Salary:
$20/hour
Languages:
English, French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
11.7km
Start:
05/26/25
Salary:
$20/hour
Bonjour, Je cherche une personne fiable, organisée, douce, énergique et bienveillante pour m’aider à la maison et alléger mon quotidien. J’ai subi une commotion cérébrale et je vis actuellement de...
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...
Marie-Ève - Special needs caregiver job offer - Laval
Languages:
English, French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
13km
Start:
05/14/25
Salary:
$20/hour
Languages:
English, French
Job Type:
Regular
Distance:
13km
Start:
05/14/25
Salary:
$20/hour
I am a young woman with reduced mobility and I am looking for someone who could help me with my morning routine (help with showering, help with dressing, transfer to the wheelchair, etc.). My morning...
Christine - Special needs caregiver job offer - Longueuil
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
14.1km
Start:
05/20/25
Salary:
$19/hour
Languages:
French
Job Type:
Occasional
Distance:
14.1km
Start:
05/20/25
Salary:
$19/hour
Nous sommes à la recherche d’une personne pour venir garder / surveiller nos 2 enfants. Un jeune adolescent tsa de 14 ans qui nécessite une surveillance et sa sœur .
The advantages of special needs caregivers jobs
A job that fits your schedule!
Looking for a daily job or just 2-3 days a week? Are you only available 2 hours a night? With SOSgarde, you are free to choose the job that best suits your desires and aspirations.
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There's no better way to connect with the people you're helping than in close proximity. With SOSgarde, you can work close to home and help those in need. Find a job that suits your needs.
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Three steps to finding the right special needs caregiver job
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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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