Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Akron, PA

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...

Caroline L.

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Registered Nurse with a BSN degree with past experience in direct patient care in skilled nursing and rehabilitation environments and Hospice care. I also have experience in patients with dementia and have worked as a RN Supervisor in long term care. Currently, I am looking to use my experience and compassion to help...

5.0

"I am a 49 year-old woman with progressive multiple sclerosis for the past 21 years. I am wheelchair-bound and need assistance with many daily activities. Carri has helped me on and off for the past 10 months or so and has been just wonderful! Her primary tasks...

Kari W.

Lydia F.

$12-17/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(6)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an enthusiastic, committed, young woman who has experience with in home child care ages newborn to teens including special needs (Autism and Asperger's). I have a Bachelors in Psychology and am completing my Masters in Counseling. I am currently working with children as a social worker for a local foster care agency. I love...

Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance

5.0

"My 3 kids (10, 8 & 3) LOVE Lydia! She is loving, gentle and is always ready to play with them. I also appreciate her stern (but gentle) way of making sure they obey her and they follow what I have asked of her. She's on time, responds to me in a timely manner...

Brandi D.

Olivia Q.

Ephrata, PA

$17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Future Teacher

4.0

(4)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Olivia, I'm 22, I just graduated college at Millersville University with get my Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. I've been working with kids as a babysitter/nanny for as long as I can remember and helping them succeed in life and be the best they can be is always what I strive for when working with kids, I have...

Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Olivia was great! She played attentively with my baby all day and followed all care instructions, and my baby was very happy! I'd love to hire Olivia again whenever she's available!"

Adam T.

Mirtelina I.

$22-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Loving & Caring Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(9)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi Parents! I love being around children and make them happy when they are under my care. Overall, I have experience caring for multiple children (twins), all ages, and children with special needs. I am a happy, loving, respectful and responsible nanny/babysitter looking for two part time jobs or a full time job with some...

Mirtelina can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Mertlina were taking care of my twins boys, she is a hard worker, detail oriented and mostly she loves my boys. She was always take extra steps of everything she does, we can always rely on. "

Carrie M.

Jesse C.

$22-40/hr • 3 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hello. My name is Jesse and I am a 41-year-old male with over 3 years of experience working with a Senior with special needs in a home setting. My care included feeding, bathing, and helping administer his medication. The individual I cared for suffered from a stroke and was confined to a bed and a motorized wheelchair, so bed...

Jesse can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, respite care, meal prep, dementia, errands & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Lillian K.

$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

My name is Lillian I am currently a college student. I have a little brother with special needs. I have also volunteered which is a summer camp for kids with special needs. And I have also volunteered which is a soccer team for kids with special needs.

Alexis H.

$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional/BHT

In the past few years I've worked primarily in disability and behavior support both as a direct support professional and as a behavioral health technician! I am honored to do this work and currently looking to add some more hours to my schedule.

Jessica M.

$10-30/hr

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.

Delia S.

New Holland, PA

$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Dementia. I've worked in a nursing home for three years I'm 19 years old I enjoy taking care of the elderly and kid and dogs. I am really good at taking care of special needs kids and adults. I am serve safe certified and I'm doing college online for certified medical...

Delia can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia

Sarah G.

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/nanny/special Needs Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sarah and I am 32 years old! My current family is moving to Philadelphia this summer so I am looking for a new wonderful family to work with/for! I am looking for a full time or part time nanny position! I will give you some background information to see if I would be a good fit for you and your child! I...

Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Melissa K.

Ephrata, PA

$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Certified DSP

Hello! I'm Melissa from Ephrata, in Lancaster County. I am a PA Certified Direct Support Aide. I have 4 years experience working with special needs a and over 20 years experience working as a Caregiver. My schedule is flexible and I look forward to hearing from you to discuss your current needs. Thank you

Raya B.

Leola, PA

$14-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Reliable Sitter

I have grown up raising my six younger siblings and doing chores and shopping for my parents. I can help with school work, cleaning, arts and crafts and whatever else is needed. I have my license and a car with insurance. I have been certified in lifeguarding, AED, CPR, first aid, and Heimlich maneuver but this does need...

Raya can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Jesse C.

$22-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

I have over 5 years of combined experience working in different health care settings including live-in private care, groups homes, and caregiving agencies. I am a certified CNA and have had many ongoing hours of training in the field. I have worked as a personal caregiver for individuals with Alzheimer's, stroke, cognitive, and...

Nancy B.

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

After Retiring From Nursing I Am Looking For Work To Continue Serving Children And Their Families.

I am a retired neonatal pediatric nurse with 45 years experience in critical care and homecare settings. My nursing experience includes work with special needs respiratory, cardiac, GI feedings, neurological and child development in children of all ages. My personal experience raising four sons and a daughter and with 15...

Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Tonya M.

East Earl, PA

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi I'm Tonya :)

I have worked with children for about 10 years now. It started with baby sitting then I graduated high school with my early childhood education certificate. I moved on to a daycare where I learned how to care for children and keep the kiddos happy and safe. I nannied for a family of 2 boys where 1 boy was diagnosed with autism...

Cheryl H.

$20-25/hr • 7 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,...

Jodie M.

Denver, PA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am a mother to three adult children. I have worked with special needs children in the local school district. I also spent 4 years working as a family based therapist and currently work as a school based outpatient therapist and am an LPC.

Jodie can also help with: Light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Morgan A G.

New Holland, PA

$13-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator!

Hello! My name is Morgan! I am a mother of 2 very busy toddler girls and looking to help create fun for some other very busy kids! I currently work in a daycare setting while I am finishing my CDA certification. I have 10+ years of experience everywhere between infant care, teen care, emotional support, autistic support, special...

Morgan A can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

Nathalie R.

$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp