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Find special needs caregivers in Harpers Ferry, WV that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Harpers Ferry, WV

The average posted rate is $13/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 1 years

Special needs caregivers in Harpers Ferry, WV

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Shari L.


Harpers Ferry, WV

$14-19/hr

5.0

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Hello my name is Shari! I'm loving caring and patient!! Iam a mother of 3 children and a grandmother to two sweet girls! I work a full time job with special needs children on a special needs bus. Monday thru Friday with some down time during the day. If I can help you and your family out please let me know.
Shari can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Shari is great with my kids. She is very dependable. I would recommend her in a heart beat!"

Corry M.

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Jordan M.


Harpers Ferry, WV

$12-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jordan. I work at the C. Town Presbyterian Church as a nursery worker where I care for children ages 4 and under on Sunday mornings. I am comfortable with changing diapers, cooking, cleaning, caring for pets, and helping with homework. I absolutely love kids! I have a lot of experience with many different types...
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Bethany P.


Harpers Ferry, WV

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Child Care Help

I am a friendly and responsible college student who loves working with kids! I grew in a large family so I am accustomed to chaos, and have a special needs brother that I help my family care for. I am detail-oriented and open to working with any needs!
Bethany can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Chasten W.


Rohrersville, MD

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Outgoing Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Fun, outgoing, sitter available Part-time in summer, weekends or as-needed. A little about me, I have 10+ years experience babysitting children ages 4 months to 14 years old. I have experience nannying children with special needs, hearing loss, and have watched families up to 7 children. I am a certified teacher in the state...
Chasten can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My kids took to her very easily! She is understanding, nice, punctual and responsive. I would definitely recommend her services!"

Emily H.

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Kate B.


Brunswick, MD

$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter And Petsitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experience caring for children of all ages. Worked with special needs kids and sick children. Experienced with most pets of all sizes. Love to play with the kids and do crafts and comfortable supervising at the pool. Have a large suv and comfortable driving kids home from school or to and from sports events. I've lived with...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I almost don't want to post my review because I want to keep Kate all to myself, but I will share our experience for her benefit. I posted a job for a "Sitter/Child Entertainer" and Kate popped up in my queue as being just 15 minutes away. I messaged her and...

Tory S.

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Rachel G.


Charles Town, WV

$16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Excellent Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a Bachelors in Human Services with a Child and Family Welfare focus, an Associate's degree in Education, and Early Childhood certificate. I have been working with all ages of children for many years. I have been a nanny for numerous families, worked in day care centers in 4-year-old room as head teacher and also in an...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Rachel is an incredible nanny. She has a ton of experience and she goes above and beyond what is asked of her. Kids of all ages naturally gravitate toward her. I would recommend her to any family looking for a loving, caring, fun, active, nurturing, intelligent,...

Elizabeth R.

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Olivia J.


Kearneysville, WV

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Weekend/Evening Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children since I was about 11. I started as a mother's helper then a babysitter and I am currently working for WVU Medicine full time as a medical assistant at a pediatric doctors office. I love working with kids and have all of the necessary skills to care for children of all ages with any special needs...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Olivia was a saving grace for our family! We just moved to the area and don't have family nearby for help. We had a meet and greet prior to the first scheduled babysitting night and our 4 year old and 5 month old loved her! We knew it was going to be a great match...

Brianna N.

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Grizelle F.


Charles Town, WV

$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Care Offering Dedicated Transportation Services And Compassionate Home Care

Hi, I'm Grizelle, an experienced and compassionate senior care sitter with seven years of dedicated experience. I specialize in providing reliable transportation services for seniors, ensuring their safety and comfort during medical appointments, grocery shopping, and social activities. My goal is to help seniors maintain their...
Grizelle can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Grizzle has exceeded all of my needs and expectations while caring for my mom. She was even able to help me with some small tasks around the house. She has been amazing through it all. It has been a wild road and my mom has not always been the easiest patient. "

Care member

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Mckenzie B.


Rohrersville, MD

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Energetic Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is McKenzie I have 14 years of child experience. I have done in home nannying and daycare in my own home. I have experience with children with special needs such as autism, reactive attachment disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome disorder, seizure disorders, and many mental health issues among children. I have...
Mckenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We highly recommend Mckenzie! She did an amazing job taking care of our son. She is truly passionate about giving the best care to your child. We loved that she spent time reading books, singing songs and taking our son outside and to the park. Between her...

Jacqueline J.

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Dorothy F.


Brunswick, MD

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Patient, Kind, Encouraging Fun Maker Looking For Fun Seeking Friend To Spend Days With

For the last 10+ years I have taken care of children and adults that just needed a little more love and help to make life easier and more joyful for their families. In my last 2 nanny jobs, I worked with families that included extra special kiddos. In non COVID times, our days were spent on adventures and outings focusing on...
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Elizabeth A.


Lovettsville, VA

$13-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have vast experience in babysitting since I have been babysitting my three younger siblings since age 10. Also, I have extensive experience in handling children with special needs because my brother has special needs. I have been a babysitter to children with ages ranging from 3 months to age 13. -I can prepare and serve...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sheila P.


Charles Town, WV

$9-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hello. I Am Very A Very Dedicated And Hard Worker.

I have 3 years of experience of private in home care. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I used to work in a nursing home as a CNA for 12 years. I am a licensed hairstylist in a salon part time I've been there over 20 years. I have recently taken care of a lady that was partially paralyzed from A stroke....
Sheila can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, personal care & more
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Ashley H.


Shepherdstown, WV

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have had many years of experience working with children of various ages. I have worked in the nursery at my church as well as with children in Vacation Bible School. I have also worked for Parks & Rec in Jefferson County with children at their summer camps. I have had yeas of experience working with children with special...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance
As a previous preschool teacher, I had several autistic students ( verbal and non Verbal) , one with Cerebral Palsy ( non verbal) and more than one with ADHD. These are the students that most touched my life. I loved getting to know them as individuals, what sparked their interest, and what gave them joy. I really enjoy...
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Christy A.


Lovettsville, VA

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Christy's Care Services

Serving and caring for others is a passion of mine. I served my community as a Girl Scout for 12 years, my country as a Congressional Aide, and many families as both a regular babysitter and as a nanny to three boys. I have assisted hospice with care of my grandparents and most recently provided care for a lovely lady with ALS...
Christy can also help with: Home modification, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Katerina P.


Ranson, WV

$18/hr • 13 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Kat, I have over 10 years experience with children of all ages and those with special needs. I have worked in daycares, as well as a private babysitter/ full time nanny. I have a passion working with kids, I have many years experience with professional cleaning, and I have over 20 years experience with animals as well...
Katerina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
I'm a caring and experienced teacher with a passion for helping children grow and develop. I am a Preschool Teacher for students with special needs. I have a natural ability to connect with children and create a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive. With over 17 years of experience and a Graduate Degree in...
Hillary can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Mary F.


Charles Town, WV

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Young, Flexible, And Fun Babysitter!

I am a young newlywed, who is looking for a part time job. I have always loved my years spent as a nanny, and I have experience ranging from infants to preteens. My brothers have special needs, and I worked as their care provider for two years doing their specific schooling/exercises. I've tutored kids that I've nannied for, and...
Mary can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Christy A.


Lovettsville, VA

$22-35/hr

Caring For Your Lobed One With Compassion And Grace

Lifelong Loudoun resident and single mom to three teens who provides care services because it is a passion of mine and I am supporting my daughter while she is in college. Formerly I was a nanny for three boys in Middleburg. I cared for my grandparents including working alongside Hospice and for my grandmothers who both had...
Hi! My name is Emily, and I have a deep passion for caring for children. I believe in creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where kids can thrive and feel supported. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs, and I take pride in tailoring my care to meet the...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Harpers Ferry, WV

Shari L.

5.0

Shari is great with my kids. She is very dependable. I would recommend her in a heart beat!

- Corry M.

Chasten W.

5.0

Chasten is a godsend! We are a family with 4 early elementary children. Chasten keeps them busy, she's skilled at preventing meltdowns and handling tantrums and conflict, and the kids love her. We are thankful to have found her.

- Rikki D.

Kate B.

5.0

I almost don't want to post my review because I want to keep Kate all to myself, but I will share our experience for her benefit. I posted a job for a "Sitter/Child Entertainer" and Kate popped up in my queue as being just 15 minutes away. I messaged her and she was very prompt in responding and...

- Tory S.

Rachel G.

5.0

We used Rachel to care for our son for a little over a year. The only reason we stopped using her is because one of us was able to stay home full time. Rachel was reliable and communicative. She took wonderful care of our son starting when he was just 4 months old. We never worried when he was in...

- Care member

Olivia J.

5.0

Olivia was a saving grace for our family! We just moved to the area and don't have family nearby for help. We had a meet and greet prior to the first scheduled babysitting night and our 4 year old and 5 month old loved her! We knew it was going to be a great match from the beginning. She's a great...

- Brianna N.

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