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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Darby, PA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years
Special needs caregivers in Darby, PA
Angelica K.
Darby, PA
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Assistant: Available Weekends Only: Every Sat & Every Other Sun
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Currently working with Autistic teenager with tuberous sclerosis have been his aide for 3 yrs and am seeking weekend work on my days off
5.0
"She is awesome and such a caring person!!! I am so grateful to have her. She is a gem"
Karen G.
Angelica K.
Darby, PA
$8-13/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi I Have 10 Yrs Plus Working With Special Needs, Elderly And Special Needs Individuals.
I have 10yrs experience working with elderly, special needs individuals and have a passion for helping and serving families to help and support the needs of their loved ones.
Angelica can also help with: Errands, dementia, transportation, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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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Victoria D.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experience Nanny And Baby Sitter Looking To Do Full Time Care And Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently looking for a part time or full time position along with some babysitting/date nights as well. I am currently a behavioral health technician but am now looking to nanny again! My last position before that was with a 2 month baby for about two months. Before that I was a nanny for two kiddos at 6-month-old...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Victoria is an excellent babysitter and we are so lucky to have found her! Our kids always tell me how much fun they had after a visit from her and ask when she will come back again. I love how incredibly patient she is and how she’s always willing to engage with...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a special friend who is now 20 years old. I have been a part of she and her parents lives since she was 8. I am employed by Life Path out of Media PA in doing the care since she was about 14. I receive 29 hours of training each year through Life Path. I enjoy my work.
5.0
"Ms. Lil was our nanny for our two boys ages 1 and 3. One of our sons has a special medical need. Ms. Lil ensured he received his medication and was observant of any changes in his behavior. She even went the extra mile by attending a class hosted by the hospital to...
Janna G.
Kyle S.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working with elementary aged students with behavioral problems in and out of the school setting for 6 years. I enjoy playing drums and a little guitar in my spare time and sometimes like to incorporate them into my work with kids. I have some experience working with kids on the spectrum. I work full-time in a school...
5.0
"Kyle is very professional and reliable. I have three sons, one of whom is autistic and each with some behavioral challenges at times. They really enjoy having Kyle stay with them and seem to be on their best behavior those days."
James F.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Grace was awesome! My son loves her :)"
Hannah B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Rhonda. I am a dedicated and very experienced caretaker. I love working with children of all ages. I am creative, energetic, assertive and playful.
I consider each day a new adventure working with a growing child. In the past I have been a Pre-K teacher at a high quality Daycare Center. My background in Early...
Rhonda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"My guy is 13 and special. Both neurologically and emotionally.
Rhonda was patient calm and understanding. When I left my and her a great time!! While I’ve only used her once, she is awesome!!"
Justin W.
Judith J.
Media, PA
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for your time and consideration now and in the future! ! I reside in Media and I work part time for an Agency in Exton I was interested in picking up more hours Special needs care available.
I work in there Wisconsin school district of kettle moraine with the special-needs boy from 2nd to 11th grade and also had...
5.0
"Judy worked for many years as a special needs assistant for my son within the public school system. During that time, the two of them had a wonderful working relationship. I always felt that I could entrust my son's care to Judy. She has a bright and warm...
Jennifer R.
Pangaea S.
Philadelphia, PA
$22-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Well Rounded Student With Child, Pet And Home Care Experience, References And Clearances Available
5.0
(7)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Interactive, kind, reliable, truly cares about the children she nannies for. Is also great at communicating during the day sending pictures and updates. Trustworthy and dependable! Will work with her again !"
Tina E.
5.0
(1)
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.
Julie C.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For The Summer Can Start Immediately
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Julie. I have been babysitting and nannying for more than 10 years and have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, and school age children. I also have clinical experience with kiddos who have learning differences and special needs. I have provided childcare and housekeeping and I am certified in CPR. In...
Julie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was great. Came to house to meet us prior. She was very hands on and great with kids. My 2 kids did great with her. My son was running fever the day she came too so she was super helpful at monitoring it and giving medication. Thanks Julie!"
Jenna G.
4.9
(11)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kenializ and I am 27 years old. I currently in the process of trying to earn my RN license. I am working hard to pay for the things I need for school as well as provide for my son as I am a single mother of a special needs child. I am currently attending school full time at night. I am young but I am very hard...
Kenializ can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have the opportunity to work with Kenia for several months. She was super helpful around the house and very attentive to the needs of our infant daughter. Some of Kenia's qualities include being dependable, punctual, forward-thinking, and very personable. Highly...
Andrea G.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello I have worked with the elderly who have dementia. I am happy to do meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, and errands.
5.0
"Dora did a 1 month overnight care role for my elderly mother three times a week. She was lovely to interact with, kind, compassionate, communicative, punctual, and patient with my mom who could become very anxious at night.
Dora played my moms fav game, Rumikub...
Marilyn B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am 27 and a patient, compassionate nanny with 7+ years of experience caring for children ages 6 months to 12 years. I currently work as a behavioral specialist at an elementary school and have 5 years of experience being a Behavioral Health Technician for kids with behavioral problems and disabilities. I treat all children...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa took care of my daughter from 5 months old. She is kind, caring and timely! Highly recommend."
Christina F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been involved in the early childhood development field for over 30 years,
I majored in child development in college. I have worked with infants through grade school, I also was an assistant director at a preschool in Los Angeles for nine years I have taught infants through Elementary school, also experience teaching...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Karen was my daughter's preschool teacher at Family Nurturing Center and became a dear friend of ours ever since. She absolutely adored Karen and they lovingly referred to each other as "sista." Karen always made her feel special and loved. She would take extra...
Deborah G.
5.0
(3)
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, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
4.9
(12)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Available for limited part-time, date nights and potential backup care! Please message me directly as I do not book thru this site without talking to the parents first for safety reasons! I have over 25 years of experience working directly with child development as a private nanny! Over the last 12 years I have specifically...
Tammy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are so beyond thankful to have found Tammy. Our daughter loves her so much. We instantly trusted her to provide the best care possible for our baby girl and she far exceeded our expectations each day. She is very experienced and knowledgeable and it truly shows...
Rosemary O.
Patricia W.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mom of 7 Grown Children Available To Be Your Child Caregiver
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom of seven grown children. I am currently finishing my nursing degree part time. Taking care of others is my passion and there's nothing else I would rather do. I have been raising and taking care of children for over 30 years and also helping with my 3 grandchildren including 1 grandson with special needs. I was a...
Patricia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is a very caring person and takes her responsibility as if it was her own family that she is caring for. When in her care whether it be mature adults or children their needs are her number one priority at all times. She is patient and understanding in being a...
Beverly L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Loving Nanny who's been in the field of working with children for 18+ years. I've worked for the School District of Philadelphia as a classroom assistant for special needs children. Department of Human services as an office manager for low income Children and Department of Parks & Recreation where I was a director for at risk...
Lela can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Lela was our nanny for about a year from the time our son was 5 months old to 17 months old. She is extremely patient, energetic, creative, and kind. Lela planned enriching activities such as arts/crafts and playground time for our son, helped him progress with his...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Darby, PA
Angelica K.
5.0
She is awesome and such a caring person!!! I am so grateful to have her. She is a gem
- Karen G.
Janelle G.
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 immediately took to her as soon as she...
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Victoria D.
5.0
Victoria was our nanny for around two years. Since my son was just a few months old she worked with us and became part of our family. She had so much patience, kindness and resourcefulness for our baby. We trusted her to always be there for him and do her very best to take care of him. I highly...
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Lillian B.
5.0
Ms. Lil was our nanny for our two boys ages 1 and 3. One of our sons has a special medical need. Ms. Lil ensured he received his medication and was observant of any changes in his behavior. She even went the extra mile by attending a class hosted by the hospital to learn more about his medical...
- Janna G.
Kyle S.
5.0
Kyle is very professional and reliable. I have three sons, one of whom is autistic and each with some behavioral challenges at times. They really enjoy having Kyle stay with them and seem to be on their best behavior those days.
- James F.
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