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Find special needs adult care in Columbia, PA that you’ll love

60 special needs adult care are listed in Columbia, PA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 7 years

Special needs adult care in Columbia, PA

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Brandy L.


Red Lion, PA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

5 years experience working with Mentally disabled individuals in a group home 2 years visiting home care 2 years in home with me patient I have been professionally trained in many aspects of home help care although I hold no current certification. Personal hygiene, proper lifting techniques, transfers, peg tube...
Brandy can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, personal care
5.0
"I hired Brandy. She is very helpful and knowledgeable. She is very dependable and always on time. She helped me tremendously."

Kimberly D.

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Douglas M.


Dallastown, PA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Light-hearted, Reliable And Conscientious Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Doug. I have experience with the elderly and the disabled. I am currently overseeing the needs of my 80+ year old father, so I am familiar with the demands required for the aging population. I have an athletic build so I can give physical assistance if needed. Living in York, PA I am very familiar with the area and I...
Douglas can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Doug was a kind and caring companion to my 66-year old cousin who has physical and mental disabilities and is confined to a wheelchair. Doug provided transportation and assisted with shopping and errands. He went out of his way to identify outings, such as a...

Susan L.

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Lauren K.


Willow Street, PA

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Lauren. I'm 18. I have worked at Aaron's acres summer camp, Schreiber pediatric summer camp, and other activities at Schreiber. I am willing to help however I can, run errands, cook, and do housework. I will be starting online classes in the fall. I hope to be a youth counselor. Willing to do recurring or one time work....
5.0
"Lauren was on time and very good with my boys! I will definitely have her babysit again!"

Whitney T.

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Michele A.


York, PA

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former home health aide with experience working with seniors, whether they are still independent yet need some assistance or need full assistance. I also have worked with seniors who had a stroke, Alzheimer's, and dementia. I provide great companionship and help with meals, including assisting in feeding if needed, med...
Michele can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Here's the recommendation that I just sent: I can't say enough about Michelle A.'s responsiveness, attention, and genuine care during the four years she served as my mother's aide. Although only working for my mom for from 5 to 12 hours a week during this time,...

Donna G.

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Alisha M.


Ephrata, PA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Reliable Caregiver

I worked on a dementia unit for 4 years, in a home for adults with special needs, and a personal care home.
Alisha can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Nancy K.


Lancaster, PA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fulltime Caregiver

I have been a care giver for more than 20 years. I have experience working at home, nursing home and hospital settings. I love caring for people who need help in their daily needs. I am currently working at UPMC litiz hospital and looking for a 1:1 job. I am well experienced and love my job. You will never regret if you give me...
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Emily C.


Akron, PA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have cared for two people professionally with challenges deafness with cochlear implants, and a mitochondrial disease. I can also cared for someone with Down syndrome and someone with autism spectrum disorder. I think everyone should be treated the same in some ways and I love showing people with disorders that there is...
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Jennifer S.


Stevens, PA

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

I have been babysitting since I was a teenager. I also work in an autistic classroom 5 days a week. I am CPR certified and also first aid and CPI. I would love to help someone in need. I also have two children of my own, one of whom was on a feeding tube.
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Karly L.


Etters, PA

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

I finished my Masters of Business Administration degree in May and moved to Scranton in August while my fiance attends The University of Scranton Graduate School for Nurse Anesthesia. I have a normal day job (8am-4:30pm) but am looking to keep myself busy since my fiance is always studying. I am ready and excited to get started...
Karly can also help with: Home modification, personal care, respite care, visiting physician
Hello! I am a reliable and patient mother with over a decade of experience in care for people of all ages. In prior years I've worked as a personal care assistant to a wonderful woman with cerebral palsy. So I have a history in working with disabilities, lifting, changing, feeding and basically all one-on-one needs. I am...
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Devin S.


Red Lion, PA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

For the past year I have worked with individuals with special needs in an adult group home setting. I have worked with individuals with a variety of abilities, including, those who are independent in completing ADLs and those who are in need of total assistance with daily activities. I also have a medication administration...
I have 3-4 years experience with adults and children with special needs. I got my experience through home care. I have a lot of patience when it comes to kids or adults with disabilities.
I am a certified nursing assistant. I have many years experience with infants to senior citizens. I have baby sat many children of my friends and all my nieces and nephews. My oldest nephew is 20 so I have a lot of experience with kids. I have 4 years experience with senior citizens and as a cna/rna.
I've worked many care jobs for all types of individuals since the day I turned 18! Tons of experience and love the work I do.
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Cheryl H.


Lititz, PA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate, Dependable, Experienced Caregiver Looking for Someone to Take Care Of.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a primary caregiver to a woman with MS for over 15 years. I am now with a referral agency and take care of mostly elderly and special need clients. I very much enjoy what I do and I treat your family like they are my own. I have some medical experience with certain issues. I've dealt with feeding tubes, catheters,...
I have six nieces and nephews with varying forms of special needs. I really enjoy working with children with special needs, they are a joy to be around and working with them is challenging, but rewarding.
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Christine M.


Strasburg, PA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Care-giver

I have been in the medical field since I was in my early teens. I have worked in nursing homes, but the majority of care has been in home settings. I have cared for cancer, MS, CP, mentally disabled, paraplegic, quadriplegic, as well as patients recovering from surgery. I am passionate person that loves to help people live,...
I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in occupational therapy at Elizabethtown College, and I hope to one day work in pediatrics. I will receive my bachelor's degree in health sciences in May 2022 and complete my master's degree in 2023. I have lots of experience working with kids from being a camp volunteer, babysitting,...
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Joanne G.


Willow Street, PA

$15-35/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have been substitute teaching for the IU13 for 3 years, mostly in grades K-6. I also substitute teach at elementary schools, with a preference for emotional support classrooms. Previously, I taught overseas, in classes ranging from elementary to university.
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Lydia G.


York, PA

$21-50/hr10 yrs exp

A Mother With Personal & Professional Experience

I'm Lydia, and I bring both personal & professional experience in supporting individuals of all abilities. I am CPR First Aid, and RBT certified, as well as SafeCare trained. As a mother of a special needs child, I understand the importance of patience, empathy, routine, & individualized care. I have worked as a BHT, RBT,...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Columbia, PA

Brandy L.

5.0

I hired Brandy. She is very helpful and knowledgeable. She is very dependable and always on time. She helped me tremendously.

- Kimberly D.

Douglas M.

5.0

Doug was my husband's caregiver up until his passing. He was very patient and caring towards my husband. Great listener and willing to help both of us out in any way. My husband had dementia and was also a high risk for falling so paying attention was important 100 % of the time which Doug...

- Maureen D.

Lauren K.

5.0

Lauren was on time and very good with my boys! I will definitely have her babysit again!

- Whitney T.

Michele A.

5.0

Here's the recommendation that I just sent: I can't say enough about Michelle A.'s responsiveness, attention, and genuine care during the four years she served as my mother's aide. Although only working for my mom for from 5 to 12 hours a week during this time, Michelle has been extraordinary for...

- Donna G.

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