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37 special needs caregivers are listed in Lewes, DE

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 Lewes, DE

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Susan V.


Lewes, DE

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Reliable Person

5.0

(3)

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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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Jean E.


Lewes, DE

$15-25/hr10 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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Maryanne C.


Lewes, DE

$15-40/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Riley H.


Lewes, DE

$20-25/hr6 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kaitlyn G.


Lewes, DE

$18-24/hr2 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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Marissa H.


Harbeson, DE

$14/hr7 yrs exp

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, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & 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.

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Brooklyn R.


Rehoboth Beach, DE

$18-25/hr10 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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Cheryl P.


Rehoboth Beach, DE

$25-30/hr3 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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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/hr10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
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Heidi B.


Milton, DE

$22/hr2 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: Mobility assistance, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Amy Z.


Milford, DE

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amy is always on time and my kids are always happy to see her! She isn't afraid to help out with some of the house hold chores when the kids are down for naps and always keeps them busy when they're full of energy. Though we no longer need Amy full time, we hope to...

Rebecca C.

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Amy Z.


Milford, DE

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

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.
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Chris D.


Milford, DE

$17-30/hr10 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...
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Daneen B.


Lincoln, DE

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caring From The Heart

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Daneen and I've been a CNA for 10 years. I am fully vaccinated. When I began my journey it was intended to be able to better care for my son who has special needs. After becoming certified I decided to try getting a job in the field. I worked at a nursing home the first year but it was not personal enough for...
Daneen can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Daneen has been so attentive and compassionate towards not only my grandmother who needs care but also my grandmother who has been supporting him for so many years. She has been a HUGE help and my family considers her family too. "

Care member

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.
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Colleen T.


Ocean View, DE

$20/hr10 yrs exp

PCA With 7 Years Experience

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.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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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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