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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ephrata, PA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Ephrata, PA

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Paula W.


New Holland, PA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

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I have experience providing transportation and job coaching to individuals with special needs. Enjoy the simple pleasure of being helpful to others.
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Kelley B.


Lititz, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Mother of four children with one grandchild, caretaking is my passion. I have worked in childcare while raising my four children for 20 years. I have also worked in the after school program and worked with special needs children. I would enjoy taking care of your children.
Kelley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Lauren K.


Lititz, PA

$11-16/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced

Hello! My name is Lauren and I am a senior education dual major at Lebanon Valley College. I have recently completed my student teaching in both Autistic/Learning Support and a first-grade classroom. I have 3 years experience working in a special needs environment, through substituting programs at the Lancaster-Lebanon IU13. I...
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Victoria M.


East Earl, PA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

My Experience

Hi, My name is Victoria. I am an adult with nearly 4 years worth of experience working in school classrooms, either by teaching or assisting in classrooms. Most of my experience is with school age children, but I have babysat my two little nieces who are not quite school age yet.
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Cheryl H.


Lititz, PA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate, Dependable, Experienced Caregiver Looking for Someone to Take Care Of.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a primary caregiver to a woman with MS for over 15 years. I am now with a referral agency and take care of mostly elderly and special need clients. I very much enjoy what I do and I treat your family like they are my own. I have some medical experience with certain issues. I've dealt with feeding tubes, catheters,...
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Morgan B.


Lititz, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education And English Teacher

Hello! My name is Morgan and I am a special education teacher for middle school and high school emotional support students in Lancaster, PA. I am also able to do tutoring. I am looking for nannying and babysitting hours for the summer. I have experiences working with children with special needs and children newborn and older....
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hey everyone! Rent-an-Auntie at your service! I've cared for children newborn-13 years including twins and special needs! I've taken early childhood development classes and I am a cosmetology graduate. I love working with kids so much that I am now a professional face painter and Girl Scout Leader! I'm generally very cheerful!...
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. Experience with special needs children, and children of all ages
Carrie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lauren K.


Willow Street, PA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lauren. I am 22 and have experience working with special needs children, children of any age, seniors, and animals. I love crafts and games and anything your child likes. I can cook and clean and would love to speak with you about what you're looking for!
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"We were thrilled to have Lauren babysit for us and can't wait to have her again! She is super responsive and very dependable. Our two boys said "She is the nicest babysitter ever!" Can't wait to have her sit for us again."

Erin G.

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Mary W.


Lancaster, PA

$15-26/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Outdoor-loving, Baking Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Mary and I am a kind, loving, and patient babysitter who is open to new situations to best help family's specific needs. I started my childcare career at a very young age, with three children, two of whom have special needs; I worked for this family for three years until they moved out of town. Since then I...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mary is amazing. We hired her last summer as our first ever babysitter and she instantly became like family. Our girls love her, we love her. She is reliable, sweet, smart, fun and takes such good care of our girls. We missed her all year although she visited on...

Barbara D.

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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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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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Stephanie S.


Morgantown, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter For Hire

Seeking to provide nanny or babysitting services. I kind of like the term mother's helper myself. I raised three children of my own & I am a grandmother of 8. I have worked in private schools with special needs students, most recently daycare centers. I have experience caring for infants through 8th grade. I will engage your...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ms Stephanie is kind, loving and dependable. She was amazing caring for my son. Cared for him like her own child and I will always be very grateful for that. Highly recommend her as a caregiver for children of any age."

Christine P.

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Lorna Y.


Columbia, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

I am a certified nursing assistant with 30 years experience in the healthcare field. I really enjoy working with mentally handicapped adults and have a lot of experience working with them! I also have worked in hospitals, nursing homes, and have also worked as a house parent in a home with 8 adults. I am looking for night shift...
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Logan R.


Manheim, PA

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

I am super friendly, easy going, and very adaptable to any situation. I have tons of patience, but I also love to carry conversations. I have experience with Autism, since I have a little brother who is Autistic.
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Lisa Q.


Lancaster, PA

$18/hr1 yrs exp

Hello ALL!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lisa! I am a 41-year-old married, mother of 1 adult daughter, who is off at College now. I am already currently working with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. But only part-time. So, I am looking to help others as well!! Please let me know what help you or your loved one needs, and I'll let you know if I can...
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Alexis U.


Strasburg, PA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Registered Behavior Technician

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm 26 years old & graduated college with a bachelors degree in Psychology. I work full time with children who have autism, as a Registered Behavior Technician. I also have experience working with children who have special needs, as well as being CPR certified. I have 10+ years of babysitting experience, along with helping...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We reached out to Alexis for a day of babysitting request. She replied to all communication promptly, showed up on time, and immediately was getting our daughter to come out of her shell. After a small transition period, we left for our date night with zero worries...

Jacob S.

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Mirtelina I.


Lancaster, PA

$22-30/hr9 yrs exp

Loving & Caring Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi Parents! I love being around children and make them happy when they are under my care. Overall, I have experience caring for multiple children (twins), all ages, and children with special needs. I am a happy, loving, respectful and responsible nanny/babysitter looking for two part time jobs or a full time job with some...
Mirtelina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mertlina were taking care of my twins boys, she is a hard worker, detail oriented and mostly she loves my boys. She was always take extra steps of everything she does, we can always rely on. "

Carrie M.

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Caroline L.


Lancaster, PA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Registered Nurse with a BSN degree with past experience in direct patient care in skilled nursing and rehabilitation environments and Hospice care. I also have experience in patients with dementia and have worked as a RN Supervisor in long term care. Currently, I am looking to use my experience and compassion to help...
5.0
"I am a 49 year-old woman with progressive multiple sclerosis for the past 21 years. I am wheelchair-bound and need assistance with many daily activities. Carri has helped me on and off for the past 10 months or so and has been just wonderful! Her primary tasks...

Kari W.

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Lauren K.


Willow Street, PA

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Lauren. I'm 18. I have worked at Aaron's acres summer camp, Schreiber pediatric summer camp, and other activities at Schreiber. I am willing to help however I can, run errands, cook, and do housework. I will be starting online classes in the fall. I hope to be a youth counselor. Willing to do recurring or one time work....
5.0
"Lauren was on time and very good with my boys! I will definitely have her babysit again!"

Whitney T.

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Leydys R.


Reading, PA

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Leydys, I'm 24 years old, and have 6+ years of experience as a nanny and care for special needs children. I'm bilingual (Spanish/English) and great at babysitting multiple children at once. I can prepare meals, help with homework, housekeeping, distance learning, curriculum assistance, crafts, structuring...
Leydys can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mariana has been sitting my kids for months now. She's very punctual and dependable. Her daughter is very nice. Would definitely recommend her. Just give her your instructions when/how you like things done with your kid, and she does her best to accomplish"

Maria B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ephrata, PA

Lauren K.

5.0

We were thrilled to have Lauren babysit for us and can't wait to have her again! She is super responsive and very dependable. Our two boys said "She is the nicest babysitter ever!" Can't wait to have her sit for us again.

- Erin G.

Mary W.

5.0

Mary is amazing. We hired her last summer as our first ever babysitter and she instantly became like family. Our girls love her, we love her. She is reliable, sweet, smart, fun and takes such good care of our girls. We missed her all year although she visited on her breaks. We were so happy she came...

- Barbara D.

Kathryn J.

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 has a calm demeanor and a great...

- Melissa B.

Stephanie S.

5.0

Miss Steffie is an outstanding professional nanny and caretaker! Her high-level technical knowledge and expertise on early child development makes her an incredibly engaging and gifted caretaker. Miss Steffie uses a tailored approach to each child she cares for and uses age-appropriate activities...

- Care member

Alexis U.

5.0

Alexis babysat for my toddler and infant for a couple hours while my husband and I had a date night. She was easy to communicate with and great with the kids. I felt very comfortable leaving my kids in her care, and would gladly have her back again!

- Katie P.

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

Average Rating4.5 / 5

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