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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ephrata, PA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Ephrata, PA

We hired Francis for a work event at a hotel, and she was absolutely fantastic! Her communication was clear and prompt from the start, and

Review for Francis M. by Care member

So glad we found Olivia. She is fantastic with our son. Smooth communication and a joy to have in our home. Highly recommended.

Review for Olivia Q. by Care member

Lydia was phenomenal! Our 3 kids (6, 3, and 16mon) easily warmed to her sweet and engaging personality. She was punctual, asked all the

Review for Lydia F. by Jaime L.

Special needs caregivers in Ephrata, PA

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Melissa K.


Ephrata, PA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Certified DSP

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I'm Melissa from Ephrata, in Lancaster County. I am a PA Certified Direct Support Aide. I have 4 years experience working with special needs a and over 20 years experience working as a Caregiver. My schedule is flexible and I look forward to hearing from you to discuss your current needs. Thank you
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Francis M.


Ephrata, PA

$18-35/hr8 yrs exp

Child Development Expert

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a committed Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) with aspirations to become an (RBT) Registered Behavior Technician. Impacting young lives as a therapist has been profoundly rewarding. I thrive when working with supportive, kind-hearted families who prioritize their children. Specializing in special needs, I completed a Child...
Francis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Franny is like part of our family! We hired her through care.com a few years back and she did an amazing job nannying our little girl. We highly recommend her for any job. She does well with educating, playing, and cooking for our daughter. Very responsible, kind...

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Olivia Q.


Ephrata, PA

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Future Teacher

4.2

(5)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Olivia, I'm 22, I just graduated college at Millersville University with get my Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. I've been working with kids as a babysitter/nanny for as long as I can remember and helping them succeed in life and be the best they can be is always what I strive for when working with kids, I have...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Olivia was great! She played attentively with my baby all day and followed all care instructions, and my baby was very happy! I'd love to hire Olivia again whenever she's available!"

Adam T.

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Hannah H.


Ephrata, PA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter For Special Needs Children

hello, I have worked with a special needs kid before, who has autism. This coming year I will be attending ctc for advanced health care, I have taken psychology class, medical terminology, and child care and development.
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Leslie K.


Ephrata, PA

$17-21/hr4 yrs exp

I just finished my 4th year as a support staff in an Autistic classroom. I find helping people very fulfilling.
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Olivia Q.


Ephrata, PA

$13-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hi I'm Olivia, my whole life has revolved around special needs as both my sister and my father have been deaf, legally blind since birth, as well as being on the Austin Spectrum. This is nothing new to me and I find uniqueness a great gift to be celebrated not discouraged or looked down upon. I hope to meet your loved ones. :)
I've worked many care jobs for all types of individuals since the day I turned 18! Tons of experience and love the work I do.
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Alisha M.


Ephrata, PA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Reliable Caregiver

I worked on a dementia unit for 4 years, in a home for adults with special needs, and a personal care home.
Alisha can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Lydia F.


Lititz, PA

$12-17/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an enthusiastic, committed, young woman who has experience with in home child care ages newborn to teens including special needs (Autism and Asperger's). I have a Bachelors in Psychology and am completing my Masters in Counseling. I am currently working with children as a social worker for a local foster care agency. I love...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"The second we met Lydia, we knew she was perfect! Her bubbly happy demeanor and positive presence was felt immediately, and the way our kids took to her was extremely impressive. She understands children and how to respond to their ages and where they are in...

Cheryl B.

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Nancy B.


Lititz, PA

$10-15/hr20 yrs exp

After Retiring From Nursing I Am Looking For Work To Continue Serving Children And Their Families.

I am a retired neonatal pediatric nurse with 45 years experience in critical care and homecare settings. My nursing experience includes work with special needs respiratory, cardiac, GI feedings, neurological and child development in children of all ages. My personal experience raising four sons and a daughter and with 15...
Nancy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Morgan B.


Lititz, PA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Emergency Certified Special Education Teacher (Pre-K-12)

I have been emergency certified as a special education teacher for the last five school years. I teach emotional support grades 7-12 and have specialized experience working with students that require behavior and emotional support. I taught ESY (extended school year) as an Autistic Support teacher and have worked as a group...
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Emily C.


Akron, PA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have cared for two people professionally with challenges deafness with cochlear implants, and a mitochondrial disease. I can also cared for someone with Down syndrome and someone with autism spectrum disorder. I think everyone should be treated the same in some ways and I love showing people with disorders that there is...
I am a certified nursing assistant. I have many years experience with infants to senior citizens. I have baby sat many children of my friends and all my nieces and nephews. My oldest nephew is 20 so I have a lot of experience with kids. I have 4 years experience with senior citizens and as a cna/rna.
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Megan S.


Lititz, PA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Singing Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

21yr old nursing student available for occasional night out or early morning childcare or elderly care job. CPR and first aid certified. Able to work weekends and weekdays, as needed. Experience with ages infant through 13. Experience as a medication technician and geriatric PCA. Up to 5 kids. Can provide a background check. Has...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Tonya M.


East Earl, PA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hi I'm Tonya :)

I have worked with children for about 10 years now. It started with baby sitting then I graduated high school with my early childhood education certificate. I moved on to a daycare where I learned how to care for children and keep the kiddos happy and safe. I nannied for a family of 2 boys where 1 boy was diagnosed with autism...
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Michele P.


Denver, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

18 Years Of Childcare Service Experience

I'm currently an Assistant Director of a childcare center that has children ranging in age from 6 weeks old to 12 years old. I've been an employee for the same company for the last 18 years. Through all those years I've held positions in every classroom... Infants, Young Toddlers, Toddlers, Preschool, and Pre-K. I've also been...
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Raya B.


Leola, PA

$14-25/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable Sitter

I have grown up raising my six younger siblings and doing chores and shopping for my parents. I can help with school work, cleaning, arts and crafts and whatever else is needed. I have my license and a car with insurance. I have been certified in lifeguarding, AED, CPR, first aid, and Heimlich maneuver but this does need...
Raya can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jennifer S.


Stevens, PA

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

I have been babysitting since I was a teenager. I also work in an autistic classroom 5 days a week. I am CPR certified and also first aid and CPI. I would love to help someone in need. I also have two children of my own, one of whom was on a feeding tube.
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Jodie M.


Denver, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am a mother to three adult children. I have worked with special needs children in the local school district. I also spent 4 years working as a family based therapist and currently work as a school based outpatient therapist and am an LPC.
Jodie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Ephrata, PA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.