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36 special needs caregivers are listed in Lewes, DE
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Lewes, DE
5.0
(3)
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.
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.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Marissa H.
Harbeson, DE
$14/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Brooklyn R.
Rehoboth Beach, DE
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(7)
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
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: Mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
I have 25 years experience in the medical field. Hospital, long term care and home healthcare. Positive attitude.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny and teacher for 20 years. I have teacher credentials in Delaware and have taught Preschool thru 2nd grade. I worked with children from age 2 months to 12 years. I enjoy working with all ages. I enjoy teaching children to learn and discover new things.
I love to play games, do art, math, reading science and...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"From the start, Amy was communicative, and easy to plan with. Her extensive experience working with kids immediately put me at ease, and it was a relief to know Amy was with my 2.5 year old while I attended a wedding. She sent pictures throughout the night and...
Danielle G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am adopting 2 children with special needs. My 15-year-old daughter has had a traumatic brain injury and my 7-year-old has cognitive delays and sensory issues.
Chris D.
Milford, DE
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Residential Rehabilitation Counselor With New point Behavioral Health
4.0
(1)
I'm Honest, Kind, Gentle, Compassionate, and very Professional.
I've found that people feel very comfortable with me.
I started private nursing over 20 years ago. From homes, facilities, to hospitals and group homes. Mental Illness has been my specialty.
I have over 20 years experience in the healthcare field. I Trained new...
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(5)
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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...
Claire T.
Billie T.
Ocean View, DE
$13-18/hr
During the 2013 school year Iworked with special needs students in the classroom. I have worked with hearing impaired student and have some sign language experience. I have been involved with Special Olympics in the past. Last but not least, I have a cognitively impaired cousin who is in his in his early 50's.
As a personal care aid, I have 7 years of experience providing high quality care to individuals with special needs/elders. I am highly skilled in creating personalized care plans, providing assessments assistance with daily activities, and administering medication.
Colleen T.
Ocean View, DE
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a Mom of 3 grown adult daughters. I've worked as a teachers assistant in a school for children with Autism. Ive worked with special needs in a group home & private care. Working/ caring for children is a rewarding job.
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lewes, DE
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.
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.
Brooklyn R.
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 take over when choosing the perfect...
- Louise S.
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.
Amy Z.
5.0
From the start, Amy was communicative, and easy to plan with. Her extensive experience working with kids immediately put me at ease, and it was a relief to know Amy was with my 2.5 year old while I attended a wedding. She sent pictures throughout the night and stayed in touch to check in.
- Danielle G.
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