Pediatric Shift Care
At Caresphere, we specialize in providing tailored care for children with medical
or developmental needs. Our Pediatric Shift Care services offer expert,
compassionate support both at home and in school, ensuring your child thrives
in every environment.
Care at Home — One-on-One Pediatric Shift Care
Our certified HHAs provide pediatric shift care at home — day and overnight — for children with autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and other special needs.
What our pediatric caregivers do at home:
Bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting support that keeps your child comfortable and dignified.
Safe walking, transfers, and assistive device support.
Meal preparation, feeding support, and monitoring of dietary needs.
Keeping your child’s medication routine on track and reporting any changes in condition to your care team.
Continuous supervision through the night so your family can finally sleep.
Play and activities that build social and emotional growth.
Reinforcing prescribed physical and occupational therapy routines between sessions.
Shift care also gives parents real respite — hours to work, rest, or care for your other children, knowing your child is safe with a trained pediatric caregiver. Families throughout Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley rely on CareSphere’s in-home shift care every day.
Care at School
Our specialized caregivers help children succeed academically while managing their medical and developmental needs.
Tasks Our Caregivers Perform at School:
- Classroom Support: Helping your child stay engaged and focused during lessons.
- Mobility Assistance: Ensuring safe navigation of hallways, classrooms, and school facilities.
- Medical Monitoring: Administering medications or managing feeding tubes and other medical devices as needed.
- Behavioral Support: Helping your child manage emotions and interact positively with peers and teachers.
- Assistance with Daily Routines: Supporting bathroom breaks, lunchtime, and transitioning between activities.
- Collaboration with Educators: Working with teachers and school staff to advocate for your child’s needs
- Monitoring Health Needs: Observing and reporting any changes in your child’s condition.
Our caregivers are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive educational experience for your child.
Did You Know? Parents Can Get Paid to Be Home Health Aides!
Through CareSphere’s Family HHA Program, parents across Philadelphia, Allentown, and surrounding areas become paid family caregivers for their own children. If your child has a medical or developmental need and is covered by Medicaid, here’s how it works:
01
We’ll Train You
Free 75-hour HHA training — no experience needed.
02
We Handle the Paperwork
We work with your doctor and Medicaid plan for approval.
03
You Get Paid
Competitive pay with instant pay after every shift — while giving your child care no stranger can match.
Why Choose Caresphere for Pediatric Care?
Personalized Care
Every child gets a care plan built around their needs — created with your family and your child’s doctor.
Empowered Parents
Through our Family HHA Program, parents can complete free training and become their child’s certified paid caregiver.
Experienced Team
Caregivers trained for autism, developmental delays, and complex medical needs — with 24/7 nurse support.
Seamless Coordination
We handle Medicaid approvals, paperwork, and care plans so you don’t have to. Care often starts within days.
No Cost to Your Family
Covered by Pennsylvania Medicaid for eligible children. We verify eligibility for free.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact Caresphere today to learn more about our Pediatric Shift Care services
and how we can support your family.
FAQs
What is pediatric shift care?
Every child gets a care plan built around their needs — created with your family and your child’s doctor.
Can I get paid to care for my child in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Through our Family HHA Program, eligible parents and family members can become their child’s paid Home Health Aide (HHA). No previous healthcare experience is required.
How do I become my child's paid caregiver?
We verify your child’s Medicaid eligibility, provide free 75-hour HHA training, complete your onboarding, and help you begin caring for your child at home.
Do you offer respite care for parents?
Yes. Pediatric shift care gives parents time to work, rest, attend appointments, or care for other children while their child receives safe, one-on-one care from a trained pediatric caregiver.
Does my child qualify for pediatric home care?
Children covered by Pennsylvania Medicaid who have medical, developmental, or special needs — including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, seizure disorders, developmental delays, and G-tube needs — may qualify for pediatric home care.
Can a caregiver go to school with my child?
Yes. Our one-on-one pediatric caregivers provide school-based support in the classroom and on the school bus, including personal care that a TSS can’t provide, feeding assistance, mobility support, and help with your child’s daily routine.
Do you provide pediatric home care in Philadelphia?
Yes. We proudly serve children throughout Philadelphia, including Northeast Philadelphia, Germantown, Olney, Kensington, West Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, and surrounding communities.
Do you provide pediatric home care in Allentown, Bethlehem, and the Lehigh Valley?
Yes. We provide pediatric home care throughout Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Whitehall, Emmaus, Lehigh County, and Northampton County.
Do you speak Spanish? / ¿Hablan español?
Yes. Our team proudly assists English- and Spanish-speaking families applying for pediatric home care and the Family HHA Program.
Sí. Ayudamos a familias de habla hispana a solicitar cuidado pediátrico en el hogar y nuestro Programa Family HHA. ¡Hablamos español!