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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Douglassville, PA

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Douglassville, PA

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Holly K.


Douglassville, PA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My childcare experience began when working for Bayada nurses with special needs children. From there I worked with one family for 8 years caring for 4 children. After that, I worked for 1. 5 years as a paraeducator for BCIU. I took a few years off to raise my girls, ages 5 and 7, and now am. working part time as a preschool...
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Holly was great and my kids really enjoyed her! She has a great attention to details approach and was very engaged with the kids. Highly recommended!"

Jenn S.

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Candy B.


Douglassville, PA

$22-29/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Flexible, Reliable!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

God has blessed me with a love for people, to care, encourage and share experiences with them. I would be honored to meet your family member that needs to be cared for to see how our lives may bless each other! Available as a summer childcare or special needs caregiver, respite, driver, companion.
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Candy B.


Douglassville, PA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Summer Care, Special Needs, Short Notice Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Lifetime of caregiver experience, preschool and home-school teacher, full-time nanny, bus driver, pediatric home health aid, in-home child care center. I have a love for people, and enjoy experiencing life with others. It would be my joy to meet and see if I may bless your family's needs.
Candy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jessica F.


Pottstown, PA

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Greetings! My name is Jessica or Jessie. Very responsible & reliable child care. I'm very gentle, polite and good manners. I'm willing to take care your most important and precious love. And follow any special instructions. I have great references of a parents with autistic twins. Thank you and will my pleasure to answer any...
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Sarah N.


Pottstown, PA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Sitter With Special Needs Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Growing up with a brother with autism and intellectual disabilities, I found a passion for caregiving from a young age. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and young adults, of all abilities, in home care as well as in summer day camp and school settings. I earned my bachelors degree in psychology and have...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah has been caring for my 6 month old and is amazing! She is very responsive and reliable. She's very warm and caring, my baby loves her and she takes excellent care of her. If she has any questions about care she is quick to ask and is really engaged as a...

Kaya C.

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Hannah G.


Pottstown, PA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Occasional Night/Weekend Babysitter - I Also Care For Pets

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

It's my goal to invest compassion, presence&support for any child that I have the privilege to care for&influence. I take my position very seriously as early development is the most crucial time in a person's life. I strive to provide security&connection w/ each child above all else. I'm an advocate of conscious...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She has really been a part of our family. We LOVE her. It is unfortunate that we are moving and she cannot come with us. She does a wonderful job with our baby girl."

Nicole G.

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Victoria D.


Gilbertsville, PA

$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Victoria, but you can call me Tori. I am currently only looking for occasional nights and weekends. Please message me if you are interested in learning more about what I can do for your family. I have about 15 years of professional experience with nannying and babysitting for families with children from 0-16...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Can't recommend Tori enough! She was a super big help to our family. She was great with our toddler (who can be a bit challenging!) She was very patient and fun to be around. She was also a huge help after I gave birth to our second daughter and is very skilled and...

Maeve N.

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Jessica F.


Pottstown, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Baby Sitter Or Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Greetings! I would love to introduce myself. My name is Jessica, I'm a loving and caring nanny with yrs of experience with infants and toddlers. I have a granddaughter, which is my life. Also, I'm about to complete my certification as an Early Child Assistance. I'm bilingual *Spanish. I'm here to take care of your most...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hello Jessica is a fun loving on point person and great with kids She goes above and beyond to make sure they are safe clean fed and have everything squared Away I know If you hire you won't have no regrets she is very responsible and you're kids will love her"

Lisa R.

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Lisa R.


Pottstown, PA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.1

(8)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have always had a passion for working with the elderly. I've worked as a personal care aid and have experience in companion care, bathing, dressing, ambulation, medication reminders,. had previous training n first aid and CPR. And I've been working with older ones and handicapped/disabled since I was a teen, and have had...
Lisa can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, companionship, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

3.0
"Lisa is very nice and willing to help in any way she can. Her health issues and weather sometimes made her undependable. She didn't take corrective criticism very well. She sometimes spoke about topics that were inappropriate in my opinion. She needed to be...

Former Member A.

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Kathryn J.


Birdsboro, PA

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Dedicated And Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE, SORRY! Hi! I have prior experience in child care and have worked with a vast range of ages over the years. I love working with kids and consider myself patient, charismatic, and reliable. I will consistently provide a safe and fun environment for your children. I have four siblings myself, who I have...
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Miss Kat is amazing with our little girls. They absolutely adore her, especially the dance parties! She's very responsible and dependable, always arrives on time, keeps our kiddos on a fun routine, and keeps our house tidy (no small feat with our little ones). She...

Melissa B.

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Tara M.


Gilbertsville, PA

$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Let's Have Some Fun!

I will create a nurturing and supportive environment where every child feels valued and understood. I have experience centered on individualized care plans tailored to each child's unique needs and strengths. I am committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children with special needs by my warm, engaging, and...
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Deborah A.


Gilbertsville, PA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi, My name is Debbie and I just moved from Delaware into the Gilbertville, Pa area. For the past two years in Delaware, I was a nanny for two young children with a non-verbal autism spectrum disorder. Though I was never formally trained in this area my experience comes from doing the job! working with these two children was...
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Lauren O.


Boyertown, PA

$17-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Personal And Professional Experience

Hello! My whole life I have been around someone with special needs, whether it be my uncle or my sister who was born when I was 2 years old. My childhood was spent around feeding tubes, g tubes, speech therapy, food therapy, plenty of doctors appointments and hospital visits. I grew up being a proud sister and niece! My sister...
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Jada T.


Pottstown, PA

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello! The lives of children are important to me and my goal is to inspire them during their developmental stages. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and I've also participated in programs for special needs children. Both experiences where very empowering and helped me learn more about children. I am...
Jada can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

I am a caregiver with a lifetime of experience working in multiple settings. I have 6 years experience working with autistic young adults. I am kind, compassionate, and caring.
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Andrea M.


Birdsboro, PA

$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have three years of experience in the Reading Hospital Emergency Department. I have experience dealing with both acute and intermediate related medical emergencies as well as working as a team in a fast over worked environment.
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Lauren O.


Boyertown, PA

$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Compassionate, Caring Professional Nanny!

Hello and thank you for checking out my profile! I have 12 years of experience with newborns all the way up to school age (12 yrs). I am experienced in special needs children and adults. I also have experience with being a House Manager along with also being a Nanny. I also was part time as a Direct Care Habilitation worker. I...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lisa R.


Pottstown, PA

$20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special needs available. please check my senior care file for my profile, it has the different physical needs I have helped with hands on.
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Holly G.


Gilbertsville, PA

$10-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Interested In Your Job Posting.please Contact Me If You Have Any Questions

My name is Holly, I have experience with children who have special needs or extended needs. I would love to chat more in regards to the position you have posted. I am located in the Gilbertsville area. Non smoker Reliable transportation
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Melissa F.


Pottstown, PA

$14-19/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hi! Currently, I am a Special Education teacher at Twin Valley High School. I studied Elementary and Special Education at Bloomsburg University. I graduated with my Bachelors in 2012. I am certified to teach Elementary (K-6) and Special Education (N-12). I have worked as a High School Special Education Teacher for the past 7...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Douglassville, PA

Holly K.

5.0

Holly was great and my kids really enjoyed her! She has a great attention to details approach and was very engaged with the kids. Highly recommended!

- Jenn S.

Sarah N.

5.0

Sarah has been caring for my 6 month old and is amazing! She is very responsive and reliable. She's very warm and caring, my baby loves her and she takes excellent care of her. If she has any questions about care she is quick to ask and is really engaged as a caregiver, she really gives kids 100%!

- Kaya C.

Hannah G.

5.0

She has really been a part of our family. We LOVE her. It is unfortunate that we are moving and she cannot come with us. She does a wonderful job with our baby girl.

- Nicole G.

Victoria D.

5.0

We were so lucky to have Victoria as our nanny. She is warm, caring, and attentive, and our children absolutely adore her. From the very first day, she made us feel comfortable and confident in her ability to care for our children. Victoria is always punctual and reliable, and she never missed a...

- Mike B.

Jessica F.

5.0

Jesse exceeded our expectations when it comes to what every parent looks for in a baby sitter. She is reliable, compassionate, & professional. She has helped our son learn new things & words. She has put our minds at ease when we both are working. She loved our child as if he was her own, and we are...

- Noel H.

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