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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Downingtown, PA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Downingtown, PA

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Elizabeth L.


West Chester, PA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

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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,
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Cheyenne A.


West Chester, PA

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

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...
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Stephanie C.


Exton, PA

$20-22/hr • 10 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

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Katherine M.


West Chester, PA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced and caring MSW with over 10 years experience working successfully with individuals who have emotional and developmental challenges.
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Sydney R.


West Chester, PA

$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp

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
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Anna M.


Coatesville, PA

$20-40/hr • 10 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: Errands, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Laura J.


West Chester, PA

$25-30/hr • 10 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Autumn Z.


Coatesville, PA

$22/hr • 3 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/hr • 10 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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Taylor M.


Malvern, PA

$17-25/hr

Special Needs Provider

I have always had compassion for those who struggle both mentally and physically. I am a graduate student of West Chester University with a bachelors degree in professional studies of health science and psychology. I also am a registered behavior technician for children with Autism. I am very good at remaining calm in stressful...
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Shelby S.


West Chester, PA

$20-35/hr • 3 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/hr • 7 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, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Angela S.


Coatesville, PA

$22-30/hr • 20 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Britta P.


West Chester, PA

$16-22/hr • 1 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/hr • 10 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/hr • 2 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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Jessica M.


West Chester, PA

$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Jess . I am a sophomore early grades education major at West Chester University. I have experience babysitting kids with special needs and typical children and from an age range of 6 months old to 10 years old.
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Samantha D.


West Chester, PA

$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Babysitter Part-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a graduate from Shippensburg University! I have my bachelors in sociology. I am currently in nursing school and looking for child care or senior care opportunities. I have a lot of experience in homecare, nursing home, and working with children with special needs at school and in home as a TSS/PCA. I also am a certified...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Carolyn W.


West Chester, PA

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring Babysitter / Nanny

I am an energetic mom of two precious boys who both have autism and ADHD. I stepped out of the corporate world when we adopted them. With my kids in school all day, I would like a chance to care for younger kids. With kids that have special needs, I've learned so many skills that are applicable everywhere. I am a patient, caring...
Carolyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Cheyenne A.


West Chester, PA

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Families! My name is Cheyenne, I am 26 years old and I have been involved as a caretaker since I was 13, more professionally since I was 18. I have experience with ages ranging from 4 months old to 13 years old which comes with prepping meals, getting the kids dressed, bathing, changing diapers, light house keeping,...
Cheyenne can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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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 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.