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Find special needs caregivers in Chester, PA that you’ll love
60 special needs caregivers are listed in Chester, PA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Chester, PA
Grace S.
Newtown Square, PA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Grace:) I started in childcare at church Sunday school when I was about 15. I love working with kids of all ages and have experience with kids 3 months to 8 years old. I love to talk with them, draw with them, make scavenger hunts, set up obstacle courses, build pillow forts, play board games, have picnics...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Grace was awesome! My son loves her :)"
Hannah B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Melanie. I live in Garnet Valley and I am a college-educated, semi-retired educator with years of experience caring and driving for children, teens, and adults. I enjoy working with people and providing individualized services for day-to-day living. I provide quality childcare, safe transportation, meal prep (can...
5.0
"Melanie is excellent with people who have special needs. She drove our son who has Down Syndrome and they developed a great relationship!"
Carolyn S.
Katelin P.
Havertown, PA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
College Graduate With Teaching Degree Who Is Spontaneous And Loves Kids!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
About Myself: I'm a 25-year-old working professional who works a steady day job during the week. I've been nannying since I was about 14 and took 2 years off from Care. com while transitioning into a job relocation in PA. I've since missed the loving and lasting bonds I formed with the families on this site and what 25-year-old...
Katelin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Katelin was able to watch my 2 year old son on very short notice and couldn't have been more upbeat about it. Not only was she willing to start babysitting at 4:15 a.m. she was 15 minutes early! She kept me updated on how my son was doing through out the day and...
Jason O.
Sarah F.
Swedesboro, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
COTA/L To Work As A Personal Assistant And Home Manager
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I have worked in the school system, in home setting, and as a rehabilitative driving specialist assisting/teaching the pediatric population with special needs and varying conditions. On a personal note I have family members who are special needs with whom I've assisted long term. In addition, I've worked with the geriatric...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an energetic 56-year-old experienced child care provider with excellent references! I love what I do and enjoy the little ones so much. I have experience with newborn -12 yr. and with special needs also Down syndrome heart condition and feeding tube etc, I'm comfortable in most situations. I'm very prompt and reliable.. I...
Diva can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dee was our part time nanny for my now almost 3yr old and 10mo old baby for close to 2 years. She is incredibly energetic, loving and willing. Dee added a presence that was unmatched by any other caregiver we had in our home. She took our children out to the...
Tiffany D.
Lisa M.
Morton, PA
$37-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care/After Care, Housekeeping & Senior Care In Springfield/Morton FT PT
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a 45year-old married mother of 3 children (20, 18 & 12) and 2 dogs. I am CPR certified and experienced with childcare, housekeeping, special needs care, pet care & senior care. Please message me with any questions. Thanks! Lisa
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisa has been everything we wanted in a caregiver for our 6 month old son. She is responsible, caring, flexible, fun & easy to talk to. We feel so fortunate to have met her (& her sweet family!). We enthusiastically recommend her."
Kelly J.
5.0
(4)
My name is Joy. I am proud to say that I have 25yrs experience of raising children, and advocating for youth with special needs. I currently work as an on-call PCA with headstart students diagnosed with developmental delay, autism, and individuals with emotional, and behavioral diagnoses as well. I have all up to date clearances...
Joy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Joy has the incredible ability to make everybody she comes to contact with feel at ease. My children came to me and said that she was family barely a week after meeting her.
I would like for everyone to know that she has great insight about health, security,...
Tambu M.
Jordan J.
Clifton Heights, PA
$17-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a registered behavioral technician currently working at different school bases. I have experience working with children between the ages of 3 - 11. Additionally, I have experienced working with special needs such as cerebral palsy as well as children with autism.
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have worked in with adults and children with special needs. I have assisted with personal care laundry and meals for special needs adults and an elderly friend,good Companion.
Tricia can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care
Susan C.
Aston, PA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have over 30 years experience working with adults, elderly and special needs kids with sensory impairments, physical limitations and medical issues. I started my career while in college as a direct care assistant, supervising staff, agency and now work in a classroom setting. I work full time and am looking for part time work...
Susan can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, personal care
I am well loved by all of my clients. They all feel like family. I am someone who anyone can be comfortable around.
I like to say I am a Jill of all trades because there is really nothing I can't do. I have 10+ years of experience with nannying for families, caring for pets, managing peoples homes as well as caring for special...
Tina can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Lilly, and I am a current student at Millersville University. I am from Broomall PA. I live on campus and am studying criminology. I plan to do some sort of social change work after graduation. I was a lifeguard for two years in high school, so I know CPR, first aid, and how to work an AED machine. I'd...
Lilly can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Brittany S.
Folsom, PA
$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hello! My names Brittany, the the past two years I have been working as a nursing assistant in an acute care rehab hospital, working with patients recovering from brain injuries. I recently switched my hours to weekend only. I am also in school for nursing and plan to graduate with my bachelors in 2024! I enjoy spending time...
Tiffany H.
Lansdowne, PA
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant Very Reliable Looking For Part-tiwork Companionshi,meal Prep,Running Errands
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi My Name Tiffany I've been a caregivers for 26 year now. I work with the elderly , disabled special needs , seniors . I enjoy helping others , I can assisted with personal Care, Meal prep, light house keeping, running errands, Doctors appointment, shopping Companionship, Over night stays, and Traveling. I am also pet friendly...
Tiffany can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My passion stems partly from just who I am. I have 2 master's in counseling, and love people. However, all my relatives live into their 90's and even 100's. I come from a very close-knit family and have cared for seniors and adults with dementia, Alzheimer's, and various special needs. I have prepared meals, acted as a...
Beth can also help with: Dementia, respite care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care & more
Samantha C.
Media, PA
$21-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
New to senior care but not new to caring. I've cared for infants to children of all ages as well as special needs adults who need full care. I'm compassionate, caring and very patient. I love helping people by giving them the care and decency we all deserve.
Samantha can also help with: Dementia, transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care & more
Hello, my name is Aloh. I have experience caring for a young adult woman with Familial Disautonomia,
that impacts the nervous system. I was her full-time aid I assisted her in feeding through a G tube, preparing and administering her medications/eye drops, several times daily respiratory and physical exercises, transportation...
Estella N.
Lansdowne, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I would describe myself as intelligent, compassionate, devoted, reliable and caring, I am a professional with over 20 years of experience in healthcare working with the elderly and children and adolescents. My background includes extensive familiarity in different aspects of the healthcare field, my abilities work as a team...
Estella can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
Cara F.
Brookhaven, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available Babysitter/Caregiver/Pet-sitter: Full Or Part-time And Date Nights!
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Cara. I am 32 years old and have 20 years of childcare experience, for children of all ages from infant twins to age 15. Currently, I work at an elementary school with children who have special needs, as a registered behavior interventionist. It is very rewarding and I enjoy it thoroughly. Although, at this...
Cara can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I am PA Registered Nurse who took care of an advanced dementia patient in 2017 for 6 months. Recently cared for 94-year-old patient with dementia for 5 years. I've handled all medications, doctors appointments, food shopping/errands, and gone for many enjoyable car rides as well. I enjoy taking care of the elderly and it is my...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chester, PA
Grace S.
5.0
Grace was awesome! My son loves her :)
- Hannah B.
Melanie P.
5.0
Melanie is excellent with people who have special needs. She drove our son who has Down Syndrome and they developed a great relationship!
- Carolyn S.
Katelin P.
5.0
Katelin was able to watch my 2 year old son on very short notice and couldn't have been more upbeat about it. Not only was she willing to start babysitting at 4:15 a.m. she was 15 minutes early! She kept me updated on how my son was doing through out the day and when I got home everything was put...
- Jason O.
Diva S.
5.0
Dee was our part time nanny for my now almost 3yr old and 10mo old baby for close to 2 years. She is incredibly energetic, loving and willing. Dee added a presence that was unmatched by any other caregiver we had in our home. She took our children out to the library, parks/playgrounds, children's...
- Tiffany D.
Lisa M.
5.0
Lisa has been everything we wanted in a caregiver for our 6 month old son. She is responsible, caring, flexible, fun & easy to talk to. We feel so fortunate to have met her (& her sweet family!). We enthusiastically recommend her.
- Kelly J.
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Ratings for Chester, PA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Chester, PA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 57 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.