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Special needs caregivers in Gap, PA

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Tonya M.


East Earl, PA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hi I'm Tonya :)

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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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Tammy L.


Coatesville, PA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Time, Date Night Or Respite Special Needs Caregiver

I have been working with special needs children for almost 6 years now in a school setting. I love what I do. I would love to be able to care for your child. I love to do arts, and play games, and teach children. So whatever it is your child would like to do or needs to do, we can do. I am very understanding to the needs of the...
Hello! My name is Brittany and I have been an LPN for 10 years now. I have been babysitting and CPR certified since I was 13 years old. I am trained in child psychology, early development, child with any special needs. I worked many cases with children with special needs and within many school districts. My speciality has always...
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alexis U.


Strasburg, PA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Registered Behavior Technician

5.0

(3)

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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & 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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Caity M.


Downingtown, PA

$30-31/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I am a 26-year-old female who loves children and caring for them is always amazing. I have experience babysitting infants, children and preteens as well as children with special needs. I am a quick learner and can follow instruction very well. I am CPR & first aid certified for adults, children, and infants. I am responsible and...
Caity can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Caity is great with kids and dogs. Our seven month old son really loves spending time with her. "

Jonathan S.

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Melissa K.


Ephrata, PA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Certified DSP

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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Kendyll Y.


Downingtown, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kendyll! I am a Temple graduate with a degree in Musical Theater and a minor in Speech Pathology, and I am seeking a part-time nanny/care provider position in Philadelphia. I have plenty of experience with kids aged from infancy-12 years old! I've even worked with special needs youth in a program called "Acting Without...
Kendyll can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kendyll is fantastic! She is great with children. Always involving them with fun activities and adventures."

Elizabeth T.

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Ayanna S.


Downingtown, PA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Safe Haven

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Ayanna. I have worked as a teacher to both typical and currently special needs kids for 2 years. I am flexible, easy to work with and absolutely love children. I look forward to hearing from you!
Ayanna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ayanna was an absolute pleasure. She was on time, polite, and my son loved her! She is very respectful and willing to help. The only reason we still aren't working with her is our finances, nothing on her end. We look forward to working with her again in the...

Ariel S.

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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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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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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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Olivia Q.


Ephrata, PA

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Future Teacher

4.0

(4)

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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Lauren K.


Willow Street, PA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

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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Jessica W.


Oxford, PA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Temporary Housecleaner/Nanny/Date Night Babysitter/Pet Sitter Available Now!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for over 11 years now with experience in caring for children anywhere between the ages of 3 mos to 12 yrs including twins, newborns, and children/infants with special needs. My most recent position included caring for four children under the age of 6. Some of my duties include but are not limited to providing...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jessica is fully engaged and fun! My son adores her and I am thrilled with her child care services. "

Janet W.

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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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Liv C.


Downingtown, PA

$20-32/hr5 yrs exp

Joyful Caregiver Hoping To Make Others Smile!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I started caregiving when I was 12 (currently I am 18, nearly 19), and I am very comfortable with kids, teens, infants, and pets! I am studying psychology and education at Mount Holyoke College, and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have a keen interest in assisting in neurodivergent needs and...
5.0
"Liv was great, available short notice and was easy going and focused on my daughter. "

William C.

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gap, PA

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.

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.

Caity M.

5.0

Caity is great with kids and dogs. Our seven month old son really loves spending time with her.

- Jonathan S.

Kendyll Y.

5.0

Kendyll is fantastic! She is great with children. Always involving them with fun activities and adventures.

- Elizabeth T.

Ayanna S.

5.0

Ayanna was an absolute pleasure. She was on time, polite, and my son loved her! She is very respectful and willing to help. The only reason we still aren't working with her is our finances, nothing on her end. We look forward to working with her again in the future!!

- Ariel S.

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