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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Downingtown, PA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Downingtown, PA

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Grace C.


Exton, PA

$15/hr8 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Grace, I am currently enrolled in graduate school to become a speech pathologist at the University of Delaware! I have experience working with special needs children and have worked as a behavioral paraprofessional for an elementary school for the past year. I have experience as a lifeguard and I am CPR certified....
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rachael S.


West Chester, PA

$15-20/hr

Part-time / Full-time Caregiver Available

I am a certified special education teacher in the state of Pennsylvania. I have worked in life skills, autistic support, and multiple disabilities classrooms during my undergraduate student teaching. I have worked individually with students with a range of exceptionalities including autism, downs syndrome, oppositional defiant...
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Kelly M.


Exton, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Teacher Looking For Babysitting Job

Hi I'm Kelly! I have years of experience babysitting children of all ages. I am a second year special education teacher. I am looking for a recurring job for the summer. I have experience with children of all ages and am very comfortable working with children with special needs! I can help with light housekeeping and running...
Kelly can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Elizabeth L.


West Chester, PA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Knowledge

I have work with seniors doing some care or total care, I have experience with special people since I worked for an agency before and I had to care for some special kids,
First experience with special needs was when I was 5 years old, I had just been adopted into a family who had already adopted another child. His name was J, as we grew up together I realized he was a little different than what I was used to. I learned to adapt my behavior around him, and I learned how to give him the assistance...
I took care of my late younger sister in Africa with autism, caring for people with special needs demands patience, skill, love, empathy and possess those qualities.
I worked with students specifically who have special needs. I am very familiar with the educational part of helping them learn and being their support when needed. I am very familiar with de-escalating a situation as well.
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Stephanie C.


Exton, PA

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children for more than 20 years. My experience includes babysitting, working in a day care and summer camps. I have a masters degree in Psychology and Applied behavior analysis. Currently I am a behavioral therapist, for special needs children, in a school setting.
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

For as long as I can remember I have had a passion for working with kids! Beginning in middle school, I was very involved in the special needs program at my school where I was given the opportunity to learn a lot about communication with kids as well as patience. For the last two summers I have worked at a summer day camp in my...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Experienced and caring MSW with over 10 years experience working successfully with individuals who have emotional and developmental challenges.
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Anna M.


Coatesville, PA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Anna . I have over 10 years of experience working with seniors and special needs adults. I can help with Transportation Services and Live-In Home Care. I am CPR trained . I live in Chester county. When Im not taking care of patients I like to go hiking and baking.
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Laura J.


West Chester, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny/House Manager/Family Assistant

I have extensive experience with newborn multiples, children with special needs, managing a home, coordinating 3 children's schedules, managing household employees, and trip planning. I am currently learning German and have passed TELC Level A2. I am comfortable with full childcare, petcare, and household management...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Autumn Z.


Coatesville, PA

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

I started working with kids in high school I took a class and was able to work in a daycare. After highschool I started working at devereux cares school. It's a special needs school. I was a one on one for a kiddos who had seizures disorders. I've worked with verbal and nonverbal kids. I left Devereux after I had a back injury...
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Rupa N.


West Chester, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Board Certified Behavior Analyst & Special Education Teacher

I have been a BCBA for 3 years and was a Special Educator for 4 years. In my current role, I am responsible for training staff and teachers on strategies for behavior reduction and skill acquisition K-12. In my role as a special education teacher, I worked with adolescents on life skills and behavior reduction.
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Shelby S.


West Chester, PA

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

- Focused on safety as a number one priority. - Communicated openly with all members of the family, decreasing stress-related arguments and increasing emotional regulation of the child. - Cultivated an environment where the child felt safe and valued. - Worked with the child negotiating screen time, bedtime, sweets, etc. while...
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Cheryl D.


West Chester, PA

$20-26/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver With Summer Availability

I am a fun loving nanny looking to enrich the lives of children through reading, music, imaginative play, and exploration! My experiences in childcare include preschool and kindergarten teaching, assisting students with special needs, babysitting, and both live in and live out nannying.
Cheryl can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Angela S.


Coatesville, PA

$22-30/hr20 yrs exp

Hello!

I am a mother to 2 adult children and a grandmother to one. I have raised my family and now would like to help with yours! I have been a nanny/personal assistant for the past 2 years professionally. The children were in the age ranges of 9-15. I have experience running a household in every way from cooking, cleaning, child care,...
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Britta P.


West Chester, PA

$16-22/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver With Special Needs Experience

I have a sibling with special needs and have spent time with the special needs community throughout my whole life! My most recent job was as a Direct Support Professional for adults with intellectual disabilities. It's important to me that every individual be treated with care, support, openness, and respect. Everyone's needs...
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Charleen E.


Malvern, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Caregiver

Experienced nanny with a strong background comprised of over 15 years of professional childcare and nanny assignments. Successful working with a range of children and youths including infants, toddlers, and special needs individuals requiring special assistance and care. Can foster productive relationships and convey information...
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Kathryn S.


Exton, PA

$25-50/hr2 yrs exp

SPED Teacher And SLP Graduate Clinician

Hi! My name is Katie! I am a SPED teacher and Speech graduate clinician. I have been teacher SPED for almost three years and taught pre-k for four years prior. I also have nanny and babysitting experience. I am looking forward to helping with functional and educational needs. I am available for before and after school...

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Downingtown, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.