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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Douglassville, PA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Douglassville, PA

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Lauren G.


Douglassville, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

4.5

(9)

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Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

*** Current as of August 2024- looking for overnight caregiving opportunities- newborn care specialist or night nanny .*** I'm a certified newborn care specialist, a mom or 2 baby boys and we are a certified foster/adoptive home! I have all clearances and I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. I nanny, babysit, and...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lauren was great with our 3.5 year old daughter and 20 month old son. They were both at ease with her, which is saying a lot after we've been pretty isolated during the pandemic. I'd hire her again anytime."

Elena A.

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Holly K.


Douglassville, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & 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/hr10 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/hr10 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Jessica F.


Pottstown, PA

$25/hr3 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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Hannah G.


Pottstown, PA

$20-25/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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

$30-35/hr10 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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...

Mike B.

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Jessica F.


Pottstown, PA

$25/hr10 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
"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...

Noel H.

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Lisa R.


Pottstown, PA

$20/hr10 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: Personal care, home modification, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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...

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Kathryn J.


Birdsboro, PA

$10-15/hr3 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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Lisa R.


Pottstown, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Mother, babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

4 children, 3 graduated, 1 in Pottsgrove High School . Experience working with special needs; MS, CP, Autism, Stroke Patients, Alzheimer's/ dementia, Bi-polar. CPR 1st aid certified. 10 plus yrs experience of working with elderly. Basically starting as a young teen working with family and friends. Very fulfilling and enjoyable...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jessica K.


Birdsboro, PA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

When I was 17 years old (five years ago), I started working in a daycare. I worked with infants up to the age of 3. After working in a day care for 2 years, I started working in a school district as a learning support aide. I have worked with children with special needs (all elementary school ages). I have experience with...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Tara M.


Gilbertsville, PA

$25-50/hr2 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/hr10 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/hr10 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/hr4 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
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/hr3 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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Ciara W.


Boyertown, PA

$17-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very outgoing individual that enjoys being there for others. I have been working with many individuals with special needs. Caring for these individuals is not just a job its like having a friend. They are just like anyone else and deserve to be treated like everyone else some may need more attention but they are the same....
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Grace M.


Gilbertsville, PA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Specialist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Grace :) I love art, music, cooking, and sports, and am up for anything! I am located in the Gilbertsville/Boyertown area and would love to work with your family. I specialize in working with kids 6 and under who may also have special needs. I am currently employed at Helping Hands Family in Collegeville as a...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Douglassville, PA

Lauren G.

5.0

Lauren was great with our 3.5 year old daughter and 20 month old son. They were both at ease with her, which is saying a lot after we've been pretty isolated during the pandemic. I'd hire her again anytime.

- Elena A.

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.

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

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Douglassville, PA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.