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Find special needs caregivers in Cheltenham, PA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cheltenham, PA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Cheltenham, PA

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Yuan T.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Available To Provide Care

5.0

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I am an energetic, patient, reliable, and fun certified Special Education teacher with over 16 years of experience of working with students with a wide range of disabilities. In my teaching career I have worked with elementary, middle, and high school students. My students have various needs ranging from Autism, learning...
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working with Yuan for the last four years. I've seen first hand how much she loves working with children of all abilities. She works hard to get to know each and every student personally and create lessons that are not only tailored to...

Michelle R.

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Pamela T.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certify Nurses Assistant, Home Health Aid, & Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Having over 20 years of experience in the nursing community has been rewarding to me. I gain my experiences in long term care facilities, hospitals, medical clinics and home health care which enabled me to develop nurses skills and techniques. My background experience is Surgery recovery, Fall risk, Alzheimer, Dementia, Cancer,...
5.0
"She is a very caring person and has a lot of patience. She takes a lot of pride in what she does. You can count on her!"

Anna S.

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Leslie M.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years+ experience in education, and for the past five years, have learned to care for my Grandson, who has a Rare Brain Disease. I'm now experienced with setting up G-tube feedings, administering medications through a port, CPAP setup, Physical Therapy exercises for immobility, respiratory treatments including using a...
5.0
"Leslie has worked for my family for this school year as my son's in-school educational aid. Leslie is knowledgeable, professional, and caring. She has built a special relationship with my son where he is supported in school, and we are kept fully informed of his...

Rebecca S.

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Tatianna R.


Palmyra, NJ

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun, Experienced Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Tatianna. I am a social worker working with children, teens, and their families. I was a nanny full time for six years and I'm available for part time work. I love children and use a child based approach that involves fun and silly activities. I am super sweet but firm with kiddos! I love traveling and helping...
Tatianna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Tatiana is a great nanny! Always on time and stays late if you need her to. Does crafts and activity's with the kids and we love that,Limited screen time She also is good with the fur baby's as well."

Robin M.

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Pangaea S.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Well Rounded Student With Child, Pet And Home Care Experience, References And Clearances Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Pangaea and I am a local nanny and pre med student! I live in the Center City/South Philadelphia neighborhood. I've been a nanny for the last 7 years with lots of experience with newborn and toddlers! I love my job more than anything! I also give night nursing care, pet sitting and house sitting! I'm very...
Pangaea can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"The first time I left my infant with anyone who wasn't family or a close friend, it was with Pangaea- who then shortly after felt like both! She made us feel so at ease, showed up early, helped with anything we needed and kept us updated the whole time we were out...

Lisa G.

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Tara Y.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Part-Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Available: 1 week, Aug 26-30 1 Week, Sept 30-Oct 4 Hi! My name is Tara! I'm a 4th year medical student at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine looking to babysit when I'm not working in the hospital. I have 10+ years of nannying/in home caregiving experience. I have a reliable car for transportation and a clean driving...
Tara can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tara was terrific, dependable, and the kids loved her. She did the after school pick up every day for us for 3 years while she was in Delaware. My boys talked with her about their day and played games and enjoyed her company until we got home from work. I never had...

Angie M.

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Devon K.


Hatboro, PA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nurse Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I've taken care of some amazing men and women! Some have needed full hands on assistance for their daily living activities such as showering, wound dressings, and medication administration. Others have just needed a helping hand and someone to converse with while helping around the house. I have helped cook meals and clean when...
Devon can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Devon took care of my mom who was totally dependent with end-stage Alzheimer's. She was a great help to us. She is organized and thorough. Not only is she knowledgeable about proper care but she also has a positive attitude and strong work ethic. She was always...

Althea S.

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Kristen D.


Hatboro, PA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a childcare provider (infants through teens/young adults) experienced with various special needs. I've worked with children with autism both in school and home settings. I have experience as an instructional assistant (four years) in ABA/autistic classrooms and as a behavior therapist. I work with kids/students on life,...
5.0
"Kristen is extremely kind, professional and has an amazing sense of work ethic. She also doesn't get rattled easily, which was a huge plus point when working with my special needs son."

Hema G.

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Meryl G.


Huntingdon Valley, PA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care

I'm a 63-year-old woman and live in Willow Grove. I'm looking for part-time work in the afternoon and/or evening. I completed a background check, child abuse clearance and fingerprinting in 2016, and worked for a year as a van driver for the Upper Moreland School District. I greatly enjoyed working with the kids, which included...
Meryl can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"As a volunteer for the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center (I am the President of the Board) Meryl has been reliable, professional and diligent. She has solicited quality items for our yearly silent auction and in many years our lead person. I have...

Chuck F.

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Tatianna R.


Palmyra, NJ

$15-19/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

Hi, my name is Tatianna. I just got married; I've been working with special needs children since I was 14 at special needs daycares, as a babysitter and a nanny. I have a lot of skills specifically with autistic children as a result of my brothers diagnosis. I am in school currently, online, to be a special needs pediatric...
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Kelly R.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-35/hr • 20 yrs exp

Caring Loving Sitter Availability Flexible

I have over 19+ years providing care for children ages 0 through 12 years old and I am a parent to 2 wonderful grown children 25 and 31years old. I started my child care career taking care of children in my home but now provide nanny services in the parents homes and offer Night nanny services . I am certified as a Newborn Care...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I never had to worry about my son with Kelly! She treated him as if he was her own. "

Katie O.

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Kristen D.


Hatboro, PA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Experienced childcare provider seeking PT or occasional/as-needed position. Available weekends and occasional weekday evenings. I care for all ages, though the majority of my experience is with infants through elementary school age. I have experience caring for children with autism (I've worked in schools, clinics, and homes)...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kristen provided all the information that we requested and we had a very positive experience with her. Our 2 month old loved her during the interview and she came prepared with all of her paperwork. I'd highly recommend her for child care needs. We ended up finding...

Matt B.

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Janelle G.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter & Teacher

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 15+ years of experience, working with children aged birth to 17. I have experience working with children with special needs. I am first aid and CPR certified, and I have an Early Childhood degree.
Janelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Janelle was great! Helped my wife with our newborn daughter and 5 y/o son while I was out coaching. She did all the dishes, played with our son while my wife tended to our daughter and even put all my sons toys away that him and my wife played with. My 5 y/o...

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Erica S.


Riverside, NJ

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi There! My name is Erica and I have been working with children all my life. I've worked at a few different day cares including ages from infant to 12 years of age. I'm very experienced all around with children especially emotionally, and fulfill a special bond with any child that comes into my life. I've worked with kids with...
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Erica has been our full-time nanny for the past year and a half and we are so sad to be losing her! She is a true professional in every sense of the word and our daughters absolutely adore her. Her demeanor is always calm & loving, and she has a magical way of...

Dani C.

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Stephen M.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've had the opportunity to work part-time with a gentleman with a form of progressive MS for the past 10 years. My goal is to enhance his quality of life by assisting him with everyday activities and promoting his physical well being. Daily activities include: Providing physical therapy exercises for strength and range of...
5.0
"Steve is a loving, gentle compassionate man. He has a playful personality and cares deeply for those around him. He is a spiritually oriented person with a big heart. He is gifted with a healing touch which can be felt in a hug or a handshake or in his...

Peggy R.

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Jaquela S.


Elkins Park, PA

$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jaquela. I've worked with special needs kids for about 3 years in an in home capacity as well as a school environment. I really enjoy working with special needs kids and everything that it has to offer. I'd love to answer any questions that your family may have. Please feel free to message me.
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Kayla C.


Bensalem, PA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny With Lots Of Experience! Part Time/Date Nights/

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kayla. I am 31 years old with extensive nanny & special needs experience with excellent references. I have also been a parents assistant/mothers helper, which primarily included grocery pick up, light cleaning, meal prepping, with little child care involved. I have a 3. 5 y/o son who attends an academy MWF 9-330....
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kayla has been the only person off this page that I have been able to depend on. She comes and picks my kids up and takes them too school for me. She is very polite and on time. My children like her a lot. I just wish she could do after school for me as well. She...

Antoinette J.

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Jennifer R.


Maple Shade, NJ

$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello all, working with individuals with special needs brings with it a host of unique challenges and opportunities. Therefore, a few years ago I worked as a one on one aid with kids with Down Syndrome, Development Delayed.. etc. Those children I worked with made every day fulfilling, and I know my work made a positive impact...
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Ashlyn K.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Nanny McPhee

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ashlyn, and I am an experienced and compassionate caregiver with a passion for working with children of all abilities. I have several years of experience providing care for children with special needs, including those with autism, ADHD, and other developmental disorders. I am dedicated to creating a safe,...
Ashlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashlyn was punctual, knowledgeable, and took the time to learn our family; which enabled her to provide superb care! We hope to continue to work with Ashlyn in the future!"

Jennifer S.

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Molly H.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caring, Fun Sitter/Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Molly. I have 6+ years of experience caring for children and infants including ages 2 months to 14 years. When caring for children, I enjoy sharing my love of crafting and spending time outside, and with infants facilitating development with tummy time, reading books, and other enriching activities. For the...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Molly is sweet, caring, and an all around wonderful person. My kids absolutely love her!! She always has a fun idea of how to entertain the kids. Molly was very responsible and managed taking my kids to swim lessons, practices, and other activities over the summer....

Liz W.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cheltenham, PA

Yuan T.

5.0

Yuan is a kind, friendly, experienced educator. She excels at catering her teaching to the individual needs of the student. Yuan taught my son for 2 years in a home school setting. She is amazing! She is very knowledgeable about different teaching methods and can adjust her style to find the...

- Cathy H.

Pamela T.

5.0

She is a very caring person and has a lot of patience. She takes a lot of pride in what she does. You can count on her!

- Anna S.

Leslie M.

5.0

Leslie has worked for my family for this school year as my son's in-school educational aid. Leslie is knowledgeable, professional, and caring. She has built a special relationship with my son where he is supported in school, and we are kept fully informed of his progress. I wholeheartedly...

- Rebecca S.

Tatianna R.

5.0

My son loved her! She helped with school work, played laser tag, played board games and kept my very, very busy boy occupied! She was kind, sent me updates and was on time. I strongly recommend her!

- Jennifer S.

Pangaea S.

5.0

The first time I left my infant with anyone who wasn't family or a close friend, it was with Pangaea- who then shortly after felt like both! She made us feel so at ease, showed up early, helped with anything we needed and kept us updated the whole time we were out - with photos (I didn't even ask...

- Lisa G.

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