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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Chester, PA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Chester, PA

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Grace S.


Newtown Square, PA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Grace was awesome! My son loves her :)"

Hannah B.

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Katherine R.


Havertown, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As far back as I can remember, I have had a heart for elderly and impaired people. Good thing because, I have had the privilege of being the sole parent, advocate and caregiver for my son who has Asperger's. He is now 27 years old, and he is doing well. Currently, I am working part-time as a caregiver for an adult woman who has...
5.0
"Katherine is a truly compassionate and caring person. She helps me look after my developmentally disabled sister, and has always gone above and beyond just the 'responsibilities' of the job, in order to develop and maintain a real relationship with her. She is the...

Karen R.

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Melanie P.


Garnet Valley, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Part Time Caregiver/Driver

Hired by 1 family 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.

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Katelin P.


Havertown, PA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

College Graduate With Teaching Degree Who Is Spontaneous And Loves Kids!

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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.

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Sarah F.


Swedesboro, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

COTA/L To Work As A Personal Assistant And Home Manager

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...
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Joy M.


Philadelphia, PA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider And Nurture Caregiver.

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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
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.

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

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Tricia B.


Ridley Park, PA

$12-21/hr7 yrs exp

Companion

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
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Annalise F.


Marcus Hook, PA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Nanny

I am a college graduate in the process of going to grad school. I am a certified nurse assistant with experience in pediatrics. I hold a CPR certification and I have experience working with special needs children through an early childhood education program I attended throughout high school. I love working with children and...
Annalise can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Susan C.


Aston, PA

$15-25/hr10 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: Personal care, mobility assistance, companionship
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Tina W.


Glen Mills, PA

$8-50/hr10 yrs exp

Jill Of All Trades

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: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
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Brittany S.


Folsom, PA

$16-21/hr2 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...
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Tiffany H.


Lansdowne, PA

$27/hr10 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: Respite care, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services
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Lilly M.


Broomall, PA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

All About Lilly

Hi there! My name is Lilly, and I am a current student at Millersville University. I am from Broomall PA which is right outside of Philadelphia. I live on campus and am studying criminology. I plan to do some sort of social change work after graduation. I am in a sorority , where I make lifelong connections while giving back to...
Lilly can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Samantha C.


Media, PA

$21-30/hr1 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: Respite care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands & more
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Aloh T.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-27/hr5 yrs exp

Kindness

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...
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Beth D.


Wilmington, DE

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver For Elderly And/Or Special Needs

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: Light cleaning, personal care, respite care, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
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Cara F.


Brookhaven, PA

$25/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Suzanne M.


Garnet Valley, PA

$38/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs

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.

Katherine R.

5.0

Katherine is a truly compassionate and caring person. She helps me look after my developmentally disabled sister, and has always gone above and beyond just the 'responsibilities' of the job, in order to develop and maintain a real relationship with her. She is the best!

- Karen R.

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.

Joy M.

5.0

Joy is awesome!! She worked with my son for a few yrs and when I tell you she's the best she's the best!! Professional and dependable. Kids love her. Joy will make sure you and your child has the proper care at all times. She's an outstanding advocate. Joy is the best candidate for this care team.

- Katrina C.

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Ratings for Chester, PA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Chester, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.