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33 special needs caregivers are listed in Harbeson, DE

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Harbeson, DE

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Marissa H.


Harbeson, DE

$14/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a college student majoring in the STEM field. I've been caring for children on my own since I was 14 and through my work as a Medical Assistant at a pediatrics doctor's office, I've become comfortable caring for children of all ages, from a few weeks old to teenagers. Additionally, I'm happy to work with sick and special...
Marissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Marissa was amazing. We gave her quite a task - 5 kids ages 10months through 11 years - and she handled it with ease. When we came back from a night out, the baby was happily asleep and the kids were so excited about how much fun they had with her. And she did it...

Joanna H.

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Mary Anne I.


Millsboro, DE

$10-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced, Patient, Caring, Responsible Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I love working with children - reading to them, talking with them, playing with them, teaching them, and nurturing them. I have home schooled my two children (one of whom has special needs) and have babysat for other people's infants and children since I was a teenager up to now. Currently, the children I am babysitting for...
Mary Anne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mary Anne watched two children for an evening while we were on vacation in Lewes. She was very conscientious and interactive with the children, and we were happy to have her help."

Jennifer O.

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Danielle L.


Georgetown, DE

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

No Crying Here; All Smiles

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Danielle. I am 37 years old and I have been working with kids/ being a nanny since I was about 18. I also worked for DDI in New York for kids with special needs . Just a little about me, I grew up in Queens New York . Recently just moved to Georgetown, Delaware. I have 3 beautiful stepchildren .. In my spare...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"I loved Danielle when I interviewed her! She arrived where we were meeting before I did, shook my hand, and we smiled and laughed a lot... We found someone that worked just a little better for us unfortunately, but I'm keeping her number just in case :)"

Angie A.

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Susan V.


Lewes, DE

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate Reliable Person

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Provided personal assistance to clients by scheduling and monitoring daily activities including medication reminders, personal hygiene, dressing, and household duties. Provided clients with transportation and assistance to appointments, food shopping and community events. I am a very compassionate reliable person.
5.0
"You can trust your loved ones in the care of Susan. Young, elderly or special needs. My sister is a 52 year old down syndrome that is confined to a wheelchair at this time of her life. Susan has patience with my sister and shows a lot of compassion. Susan has...

Patricia R.

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Cheryl P.


Rehoboth Beach, DE

$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Education

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have three years experience in school system with all disabilities. I am loving and caring so you can have peace of mind that your child is well-taken care of.
5.0
"Sherri helps us with our two adult sons with special needs. She is reliable, punctual, patient and eager to help. Highly recommend "

Marylove M.

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Brooklyn R.


Rehoboth Beach, DE

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi, I have worked with Special needs since 21 years of age I am now 56 I worked in the NYC board of Education at the Junior high level emotionally disturbed, physical, Learning disabilities, speech delayed, I had my own Son with special needs and 2 other Sons I then worked in a special needs pre school ages 2-5 with all Types of...
5.0
"Maryanne is an amazing and most trustworthy caregiver I had the pleasure of working with. We worked in a preschool for children with special needs, and she put 100% in everything she did there. She is a great candidate to hire even when a whirlwind of emotions...

Louise S.

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Caryn N.


Rehoboth Beach, DE

$20-25/hr

Looking For Part To Full Time Care Giver Opportunity.

I have a sister with special needs that I have taken care of and enjoying being a companion to someone in need. I am flexible with my schedule. I enjoy the outdoors, cooking and reading.
Caryn can also help with: Personal care
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Alyssa W.


Milton, DE

$16-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Easy Going Nanny

I am 24 years old and the oldest of 4 girls. My caretaking experience started young. By 11, I was babysitting my siblings, one of which is special needs. I also ran the nursery for a few years at church. I currently nanny 3 days a week for the cutest 8-month-old boy. I will be looking for extra work to fill up time. I love kids...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
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Riley H.


Lewes, DE

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Accountable, Fun, Caring Sitter!!

My name is Riley, and I am 22 years old. I recently graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Public Health. I am currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy. I have extensive experience working with children with special needs and disabilities, working in various roles as a Preschool...
Riley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Teresa W.


Millsboro, DE

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello, I live in Millsboro, Delaware and I have years of experience taking care of children. I'm a mother of a daughter who's now grown and I have babysat my nephews on numerous occasions. In addition, I formerly worked as a preschool assistant teacher and as an one on one aide for first grade and kindergarten students with...
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Avante H.


Lewes, DE

$23-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have 4 years of certified nursing assistant experience in long-term rehabilitation, nanny, dementia, and special needs. I can help with Travel and Errands.
Avante can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Kaitlyn G.


Lewes, DE

$18-24/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Katie! I have been babysitting (and dog/cat sitting) for the past few years and have experience with kids anywhere from 1-11 years old! I am already comfortable with up to 3 kids at a time (a current family I occasionally babysit for this past year has 3 boys between the ages of ages 1-8 yo). I have experience...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Maryanne C.


Lewes, DE

$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Care Giver

After 27 years in Corporate America, I'm ready for change of pace. I took care of my mother for many years prior to her passing and my father-in-law prior to caring for my mother while working full time. I have 4 grandchildren and babysit Mondays and Tuesdays for my niece's 2 children, a10 yr old special needs & very active 2 yr...
Maryanne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Shelley B.


Millsboro, DE

$25-50/hr • 20 yrs exp

Can't Solve All Your Problems But Surely Can Help With Caregiving

I'd describe my personality as hard worker dependable kind I like caring for people with special needs because I see the ability to make a difference in people's lives. It's personal cause I have also raised a child with mental health I'm looking for a job that is close to home, good pay and hours that can work around my...
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Cecilia A S.


Millsboro, DE

$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Currently work as a support at a day program. I have CNA training, certified phlebotomist and ekg tech. I have experience with feeding, personal care, Hoyer lift experience and ambulating. Patient, caring and reliable.
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Deborah L.


Millsboro, DE

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. With over a decade of experience caring for children of all ages, I have the expertise and qualifications to be the reliable childcare provider you seek. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, and I pride myself on open communication with...
Deborah can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Mary Anne I.


Millsboro, DE

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have experience in loving, raising and teaching a special needs child, specifically in the areas of ADHD, and Nonverbal Learning Disorder. I have also babysat for someone who has a Down Syndrome child. I am a very patient and caring person.
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Jean E.


Lewes, DE

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

As a substitute teacher I have been assigned a special needs student to be a one on one aid. I have had informal training and hands on experience. I have also sat for one year for a child with ADHD. I am extremely patient and love all children.
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Heidi B.


Milton, DE

$15-22/hr • 2 yrs exp

Mom Of All Trades

I have a few years of experience with personal care giving, but many years of caregiving/household management for a family of 6 and those w/ special needs. This past December, I took a home health class with an agency but chose not to stay with them. I am so glad that I took the time to do so. I can help with personal care/...
Heidi can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance & more
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LouAnn W.


Millsboro, DE

$13-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Need Someone For Your Loved Ones You Can Trust 100% You Found Her.

I'm a Compassionate, loyal, trustworthy, loving mother of 3 grown children. I'm a mature women looking for part time/ full time M-F positions taking care of children or senior's or people with special needs. I'm also a experienced childcare provider. I had my own daycare for many years and worked for a Montessori school for 8...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Harbeson, DE

Marissa H.

5.0

Marissa was amazing. We gave her quite a task - 5 kids ages 10months through 11 years - and she handled it with ease. When we came back from a night out, the baby was happily asleep and the kids were so excited about how much fun they had with her. And she did it without any screens because we don’t...

- Joanna H.

Mary Anne I.

5.0

Mary Anne has been an amazing nanny for our daughter this year. My daughter was 9 months when Mary Anne started coming by while my wife taught classes at a local college. Mary Anne would sing to her, draw with her, and even taught her some sign language. She is always on time and communicates...

- Claire T.

Danielle L.

5.0

I loved Danielle when I interviewed her! She arrived where we were meeting before I did, shook my hand, and we smiled and laughed a lot... We found someone that worked just a little better for us unfortunately, but I'm keeping her number just in case :)

- Angie A.

Susan V.

5.0

You can trust your loved ones in the care of Susan. Young, elderly or special needs. My sister is a 52 year old down syndrome that is confined to a wheelchair at this time of her life. Susan has patience with my sister and shows a lot of compassion. Susan has the all the requirements necessary...

- Patricia R.

Cheryl P.

5.0

Sherri helps us with our two adult sons with special needs. She is reliable, punctual, patient and eager to help. Highly recommend

- Marylove M.

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