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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Gilbertsville, PA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Gilbertsville, PA

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Victoria D.


Gilbertsville, PA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(11)

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Victoria, but you can call me Tori. I am currently only looking for occasional nights and weekends. Please message me if you are interested in learning more about what I can do for your family. I have about 15 years of professional experience with nannying and babysitting for families with children from 0-16...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We were so lucky to have Victoria as our nanny. She is warm, caring, and attentive, and our children absolutely adore her. From the very first day, she made us feel comfortable and confident in her ability to care for our children. Victoria is always punctual...

Mike B.

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Tara M.


Gilbertsville, PA

$25-50/hr2 yrs exp

Let's Have Some Fun!

I will create a nurturing and supportive environment where every child feels valued and understood. I have experience centered on individualized care plans tailored to each child's unique needs and strengths. I am committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children with special needs by my warm, engaging, and...
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Holly G.


Gilbertsville, PA

$10-25/hr7 yrs exp

Interested In Your Job Posting.please Contact Me If You Have Any Questions

My name is Holly, I have experience with children who have special needs or extended needs. I would love to chat more in regards to the position you have posted. I am located in the Gilbertsville area. Non smoker Reliable transportation
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Deborah A.


Gilbertsville, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi, My name is Debbie and I just moved from Delaware into the Gilbertville, Pa area. For the past two years in Delaware, I was a nanny for two young children with a non-verbal autism spectrum disorder. Though I was never formally trained in this area my experience comes from doing the job! working with these two children was...
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Rebekah C.


Gilbertsville, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a teaching assistant in the public and private school system for the last 25 years. I have taught Reading and Math to remedial students and special needs students from 1991 -2015 when I took early retirement to care for aging parents. I worked as a Teachers' Aide for Boyertown School Dist. from 1991-1997, The...
Rebekah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

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Hannah G.


Pottstown, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Night/Weekend Babysitter - I Also Care For Pets

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

It's my goal to invest compassion, presence&support for any child that I have the privilege to care for&influence. I take my position very seriously as early development is the most crucial time in a person's life. I strive to provide security&connection w/ each child above all else. I'm an advocate of conscious...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She has really been a part of our family. We LOVE her. It is unfortunate that we are moving and she cannot come with us. She does a wonderful job with our baby girl."

Nicole G.

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Lisa R.


Pottstown, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

4.1

(8)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have always had a passion for working with the elderly. I've worked as a personal care aid and have experience in companion care, bathing, dressing, ambulation, medication reminders,. had previous training n first aid and CPR. And I've been working with older ones and handicapped/disabled since I was a teen, and have had...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, home modification, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

3.0
"Lisa is very nice and willing to help in any way she can. Her health issues and weather sometimes made her undependable. She didn't take corrective criticism very well. She sometimes spoke about topics that were inappropriate in my opinion. She needed to be...

Former Member A.

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Jessica F.


Pottstown, PA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Greetings! My name is Jessica or Jessie. Very responsible & reliable child care. I'm very gentle, polite and good manners. I'm willing to take care your most important and precious love. And follow any special instructions. I have great references of a parents with autistic twins. Thank you and will my pleasure to answer any...
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Kate L.


Royersford, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

About Myself

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as friendly, trustworthy and energetic. I raised four kids. They all played sports through college, so our lives were very hectic. My youngest is now 25. I worked in sales before I had kids. Since then I had a cleaning business, was an instructional asst. in a special needs kindergarten and worked...
Kate can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, transportation & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kate watched my 2 daughters after their school day and was a big help keeping up with household chores, dishes, laundry. "

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Holly K.


Douglassville, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My childcare experience began when working for Bayada nurses with special needs children. From there I worked with one family for 8 years caring for 4 children. After that, I worked for 1. 5 years as a paraeducator for BCIU. I took a few years off to raise my girls, ages 5 and 7, and now am. working part time as a preschool...
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Holly was great and my kids really enjoyed her! She has a great attention to details approach and was very engaged with the kids. Highly recommended!"

Jenn S.

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Tracy P.


Royersford, PA

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving & Nurturing Nanny Looking For Part-Time Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years experience working with young children. I have babysat in homes, worked as a teacher and assistant teacher in childcare centers, and worked as a full-time nanny. I currently volunteer once a month in the nursery at my church. I have also worked for 8 years with preschoolers with special needs.
Tracy can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

4.0
"Tracy watched our twin girls on a part-time basis from when they were one year old until they were about two and a half. She also helped care for my third daughter who was born when my twins were 18 months old. Tracy is considerate and took time to play with and...

Karen C.

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Sarah N.


Pottstown, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter With Special Needs Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Growing up with a brother with autism and intellectual disabilities, I found a passion for caregiving from a young age. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and young adults, of all abilities, in home care as well as in summer day camp and school settings. I earned my bachelors degree in psychology and have...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah has been caring for my 6 month old and is amazing! She is very responsive and reliable. She's very warm and caring, my baby loves her and she takes excellent care of her. If she has any questions about care she is quick to ask and is really engaged as a...

Kaya C.

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Tracy P.


Royersford, PA

$23-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

I have 8 years experience working as an assistant teacher with preschoolers with developmental delays and multiple disabilities. I have worked with children with various cognitive and physical issues, speech delays, and autism.
5.0
"I have had the pleasure to know Tracy in two different settings. We worked together at the P. Kindergarten Center. She also worked for me at V. Church as a volunteer in our Nursery Valley Kids Ministry. Tracy is one of the most kind and patient people I know. At...

Jill S.

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Candy B.


Douglassville, PA

$22-29/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Flexible, Reliable!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

God has blessed me with a love for people, to care, encourage and share experiences with them. I would be honored to meet your family member that needs to be cared for to see how our lives may bless each other! Available as a summer childcare or special needs caregiver, respite, driver, companion.
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Paige P.


Pottstown, PA

$15-20/hr

Babysitter in Pottstown PA

I volunteered at a Muscular Dystrophy camp my junior year of high school. The little girl's parents dropped her off and I became her parent for the week. I had to take care of her by myself. I had a lot of fun and my best friend has muscular dystrophy. I am passionate about it because I met some great children when I was in high...
I recently moved to Weatherford and have open availability starting as soon as April 30th! I am available for date nights, occasional overnights, last minute call outs, and long term care for all ages! I'm 19 years old, CPR/AED certified, and deeply value community and service. I've had the pleasure of working with children,...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep & more
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Jada T.


Pottstown, PA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! The lives of children are important to me and my goal is to inspire them during their developmental stages. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and I've also participated in programs for special needs children. Both experiences where very empowering and helped me learn more about children. I am...
Jada can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Breanna, I just graduated high-school and will be attending college virtually! I love kids and have lots of experience with children, as well as special needs children!
Breanna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lauren O.


Boyertown, PA

$17-27/hr10 yrs exp

Personal And Professional Experience

Hello! My whole life I have been around someone with special needs, whether it be my uncle or my sister who was born when I was 2 years old. My childhood was spent around feeding tubes, g tubes, speech therapy, food therapy, plenty of doctors appointments and hospital visits. I grew up being a proud sister and niece! My sister...
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Lauren R.


Barto, PA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver For Special Needs With Lots of Professional Experience As Well As Personal Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Thank you for your interest in me. I would first like to start off by saying that I had a special sister who was both physically and mentally disabled, unfortunately she passed away a few years ago. She was my world and from the moment she came into this world, (I was only 2 years old) I looked passed the wires and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gilbertsville, PA

Victoria D.

5.0

Tori has been the most amazing addition to our family. As first time parents her knowledge and experience has been an invaluable resource. Her care and attention from day one made trusting her with our son so easy. She truly takes the time to communicate with us and offer suggestions and guidance...

- Care member

Hannah G.

5.0

She has really been a part of our family. We LOVE her. It is unfortunate that we are moving and she cannot come with us. She does a wonderful job with our baby girl.

- Nicole G.

Lisa R.

3.0

Lisa is very nice and willing to help in any way she can. Her health issues and weather sometimes made her undependable. She didn't take corrective criticism very well. She sometimes spoke about topics that were inappropriate in my opinion. She needed to be reminded of Standard Precautions: hand...

- Former Member A.

Kate L.

5.0

Kate watched my 2 daughters after their school day and was a big help keeping up with household chores, dishes, laundry.

- Care member

Holly K.

5.0

Holly was great and my kids really enjoyed her! She has a great attention to details approach and was very engaged with the kids. Highly recommended!

- Jenn S.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Gilbertsville, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.