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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Harrisburg, PA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Harrisburg, PA

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Michaela P.


Harrisburg, PA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Certified Home Health Aide With CPR Certification

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Michaela. I am 24 years old and have 6 years of home care experience. Most of my Home Care experience is in Special Needs/Pediatrics, but also have 1 years of hands on Senior Care experience. Working with Pediatrics has been a true labor of love for me over the past 6 years, and while I primarily work in senior...
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Ellen W.


Harrisburg, PA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Ellie

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Ellie! I am a current student at Messiah University's Masters of Occupational Therapy Program. My experience with babysitting started at a young age, helping with childcare at my church. In high school, I started official part-time babysitting gigs and lifeguarding. The skills I have gained through lifeguarding,...
Ellen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ellie is an amazing sitter for us! She has always been on time and we come home to a totally clean house! My kids who are normally super shy love her!!"

Meaghan C.

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Kay A.


Harrisburg, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children in total for about 10 years. I have experience mainly working with children in the age range of 6 mo.-12 yrs. I worked in a nursery for about four years, and before that, I had classroom experience with children in the early school age range. I have also done volunteer work with school age children....
Kay can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Always on time. Always has a great attitude. Amazing with my kids. Knows how to discipline with our guidelines and making sure the kids know she means business without being cruel or mean and we love and appreciate that! Hands on and loved our kiddos! Our oldest...

Latoya S.

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Michaela P.


Harrisburg, PA

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Children And Senior Care Provider

Experienced caregiver looking for part time evening and weekend work. I have been in the home nursing industry for 5 years but have moved into the management side, but would still love to work one-on-one with patients part time outside of my full time job. Reliable transportation. Experience with special needs (pediatric and...
Michaela can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Michaela really brought out a side of my grandmother that I hadn't seen in a long time! She is awesome and very personable! "

Samantha N.

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Theresa S.


Harrisburg, PA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Pediatric Nurse For Your Special Needs Child

I have over 20 years pediatric nursing experience in general health, specialized medicine, home care, school and daycare settings. I am a volunteer member of the Special Olympics Medical Team.
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Michelle H.


Harrisburg, PA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

One of my favorite jobs ever was taking care of a young lady who had autism. I prepared her meals, helped her with crafts, puzzles and books. We would dance, go for walks, picnics, paint her nails and assist her with household chores like laundry and dishes. I loved her and she loved me. I would have stayed at that job forever...
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Erin M.


Harrisburg, PA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Special Education

I have nine years of babysitting experience, in that time one of my families I grew close to had a child with Epilepsy and Seizures. I began working with the child regularly, with letters, numbers, potty training, and more. I soon learned I absolutely loved working with children with mental disabilities. This knowledge helped me...
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Ann W.


Harrisburg, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over 30 years, I have worked with individuals from infancy through adulthood. Each person's needs are unique as is each individual and each family. Currently, I would prefer weekends, but may be available Mondays and Thursdays. 8/10/23 B. S. SPECIAL EDUCATION, MULTIPLY IMPAIRED AND IDD; M. A. SPE IAL EDUCATION, MULTIPLY IMPAIRED...
Hello, my name is Nathaniel. I have worked with the geriatrics population and people with mental disabilities for over 12 years now and love it. I provide personal care like showers, grooming and do laundry, house keeping, medication reminder, doctor appointments, protect patient in and out of the home, feeding/assist if...
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Herodia V.


Harrisburg, PA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Am Looking For Weekdays Morning Or Night Shift A Friendly Environment

"Hello, my name is Herodia, and I'm here as your Home Health Aide. I'm dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care to help you maintain your independence and comfort in your own home.". Specialists With special needs/elderly secure blindness take them a bath, play with them, love helping other in need, and bring...
I have recently worked with individuals that have disabilities both in residential and center based care. I was employed for almost 3 years but due to personal reasons I had to leave my job that I loved. I have experienced doing community outings, personal care, giving medications and assisting with daily life.
As stated before I have had professional as well as personal experience with people with disabilities. I have an undergraduate degree in special education and worked one on one with students who had intellectual disabilities, autism, behavioral needs, as well as physical disabilities. I have been a natural caretaker with my...
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Karen B.


Harrisburg, PA

$17-21/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Mature, Professional

I have worked with children who have special needs mentally and physically. I was a driver over 5 years taking the children back and forth to school.
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Nikki R.


Harrisburg, PA

$18-30/hr6 yrs exp

I have 6 years of experience in the healthcare field. The majority of my experience involves working with individuals on the autism spectrum (ages 1-60). I have worked as a behavior therapist for children with autism, in school settings as a 1:1 paraeducator, and in residential/day program settings as a direct support...
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Amanda F.


Harrisburg, PA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as kind, loving and compassionate. I'm looking for a job that utilizes and builds upon my nursing and caregiving skills. In my spare time, I like to travel and spend time with my husband, children and 4 dogs. One thing you should know about me is I'll care for you and treat you the same way I'd...
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Amara N.


Harrisburg, PA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Working with children and adults who have intellectual disabilities is extremely rewarding. I've been in the human services field for 6 years and wouldn't change it for the world! My range of experiences includes but is not limited to working with individuals who have autism, down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. I am willing to...
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Nia M.


Harrisburg, PA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Get To Know Me !

Hey there ! My name is Nia & I live in the Harrisburg area . I am currently a nursing major at HACC . I currently work at UPMC osteopathic hospital as a patient care technician part time ! I also have my certified nursing assistant license as well as my emergency medical technician (EMT) license . I have experience working with...
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Claudia H.


Harrisburg, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Caring And Pet Friendly

Hi, I'm Claudia. I love working with children. It has been my passion for as long as I can remember. I think being the oldest of 5 it's just been programmed into me. :) I started babysitting for local families when I was 14. During high school I continued babysitting occasionally and I taught dance classes at my dance studio. I...
Claudia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Aubrie W.


Harrisburg, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated And Passionate To Helping Children In Any Way That I Can!

Hello! My name is Aubrie. I am 27 years old. I currently live in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. I am up to date on my vaccinations (COVID, flu, etc). I am FBI and State background checked. I have over 10 years of child development and childcare experience. I was a lead preschool teacher for over 5 years in both the private...
Aubrie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Dorothy A.


Harrisburg, PA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Full Or Part-Time Caregiver Available

I started caring for children as a teenager babysitting part-time after school and on weekends. Over the years, I have cared for children from newborn to school age and I am comfortable with children of all ages (0 - 12). I am 61 yrs. old and African American. I have my own transportation and live in Lower Paxton Township,...
Dorothy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Harrisburg, PA

Ellen W.

5.0

Ellie is an amazing sitter for us! She has always been on time and we come home to a totally clean house! My kids who are normally super shy love her!!

- Meaghan C.

Kay A.

5.0

Always on time. Always has a great attitude. Amazing with my kids. Knows how to discipline with our guidelines and making sure the kids know she means business without being cruel or mean and we love and appreciate that! Hands on and loved our kiddos! Our oldest will always bring up fond memories of...

- Latoya S.

Michaela P.

5.0

Michaela really brought out a side of my grandmother that I hadn't seen in a long time! She is awesome and very personable!

- Samantha N.

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