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Find special needs caregivers in Mechanicsburg, PA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mechanicsburg, PA

The average rate is $18/hr as of July 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Mechanicsburg, PA

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Ashley T.


Enola, PA

$18-19/hr1 yrs exp

I work as an Instructional Assistant at an elementary school with special needs children in Life Skills. I also am a caregiver for my elderly grandmother. I have a dog and 2 cats. I am also pursuing a music career and currently taking vocal lessons. I have also worked with adults that had mental and intellectual disabilities for...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Theresa S.


Harrisburg, PA

$20-30/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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Alicia T.


Harrisburg, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a mom of three kids myself, ages 5-14. I have 15 years of experience working with children grades K-12 as a substitute teacher and volunteering in youth ministry. I'm also comfortable caring for infants. My minor for my undergraduate degree is in early childhood education. I've worked with children with special needs as...
Alicia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Cierra S.


Enola, PA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caretaker

Hi! I have experience dealing with individuals who struggle from many mental health disorders. I have a degree in psychology and am currently in nursing school attending clinicals. Please feel free to message me for more information! Hope to talk soon
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Chukwuemeka O.


Harrisburg, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

19yr+ Experience.

I have a brother with cerebral palsy, watched and looked after him for 19+ years, that made me more compassionate to people in general especially those with special needs. I work as an elder caregiver for Messiah Lifeways, where I assist the elderly with their ADL's and most importantly provided companionship.
Chukwuemeka can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
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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Delaney C.


Carlisle, PA

$10-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Delaney. I am a freshman at WCU this year. I am a former ymca camp counselor and have been babysitting since I was 15. I am very comfortable watching multiple kids and helping with school work. I am open to working with any age group. I have a million fun ideas to do with kids and am very energetic. I am a special...
Delaney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi there! I'm Taylor. I'm 25 years old. I previously worked at a daycare for two years, babysat, and for the past four years, I've been working with students with special needs in both elementary and high school. I am patient when dealing with children and creative in keeping them entertained and engaged. Please let me know if...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Elizabeth C.


New Cumberland, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With Masters In Special Education

I volunteer in our local school district and have all background checks in hand, available at your request. I was a special education teacher for 8 years before adopting and choosing to stay home with my children. My classroom experience includes elementary and middle school. I am willing to provide services in your home or...
I worked with adults with disabilities in a group home and apartment setting for 3 years. I currently work at an elementary school with children that are in the Life Skills classroom.
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Mia C.


Camp Hill, PA

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Why I Love Kids!

Hi! I am 20 years old. I have been a babysitter since I was 12. I have my CDA in Preschool. I have been teaching since 2019 and have worked with all ages from 6 weeks-9 years. I know basic toddler sign language. I have experience with special needs children and love all animals! I'd describe my personality as Bubbly, Excited,...
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Slindokuhle S.


Harrisburg, PA

$20-29/hr4 yrs exp

Unicorn Nanny

Nanny/Caregiver Private employed - New Jersey September 2022 to September 2023 Worked as a nanny from September 2022-September 2023. Looking after 2 kids (4 and 6 years at that time ) . My other host kid had autism and non-verbal. To highlight my qualities I had no prior experience dealing with special needs but I learned and...
Slindokuhle can also help with: Specialized care, meal prep, live-in home care, personal care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

I am a mother of 4 kids, my youngest is 8 and my oldest just turned 16. I have 20 years experience working with special needs children and adults I have been CPR and First Aid trained for 23 years.
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ann W.


Harrisburg, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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...
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Michaela P.


Harrisburg, PA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Certified Home Health Aide With CPR Certification

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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Lori S.


Camp Hill, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I'm available for cleaning, yard work and babysitting, among other tasks. I work full time for a local public school district and I love helping children of elementary and middle school age to learn to be safe and as self sufficient as possible. I teach children skills they can use throughout their lives which is very...
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Claudia H.


Harrisburg, PA

$20-39/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, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

I have been in the nursing field for over 24 yrs and have work with children all the way up to adult hood I am patient compassionate understanding and empathetic very out going and personable I love children and have one of my own and 3 grand children
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Caela B.


Enola, PA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

I've worked with adults and senior citizens in a home care, assisted living, and nursing home setting. I worked in the recreation department planning and implementing programming to enhance the lives of our residents.
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Autumn H.


Lemoyne, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With Nearly A Decade Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've spent my whole life caring for children in some regard. As the oldest child of seven children in my family, I began watching my own siblings to help my parents out, and eventually began Mothers Helper-ing for my mom's friends (my mom was a midwife, so there was never a shortage of people who needed extra help!) I've...
Autumn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Ratings for Mechanicsburg, PA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Mechanicsburg, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.