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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mechanicsburg, PA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Mechanicsburg, PA

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Delaney C.


Carlisle, PA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.
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Rachel H.


Harrisburg, PA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Since 12 years old, I have loved working with kids! I started out as a mother's helper in my neighborhood and then became a babysitter. I am currently studying speech-language pathology at Lebanon Valley College and I am from Harrisburg. I have experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs. I...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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...
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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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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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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Alison M.


Harrisburg, PA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support. and more!
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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Jes H.


Enola, PA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Personalized Care For Expansive Experiences

I'm Jes and I am an autistic service provider. As a trained educator and direct service provider I bring a sense of calm, understanding, and acceptance to my practice. I'm looking forward to discussing the care your expansive humans seek.
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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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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, light cleaning, personal care, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Theresa S.


Camp Hill, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I am a young 59 year old female who is self employed with very flexible hours. I am very compassionate with a lot of patience for those with special needs, newborn on up. I worked in the NICU for 4 years. I am also available weekends and evenings.
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

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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...
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Kristen C.


Enola, PA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Certified Teacher Seeking Small Supplemental Income

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work full-time as a special education coordinator at a cyber charter school. I am searching for occasional evening or weekend jobs as a small source of supplemental income, because I am getting married in October 2023. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with my B. S. in Developmental Psych in 2015 and my...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Aimee D.


Lemoyne, PA

$30-50/hr20 yrs exp

More Than A Respite

I'd describe my personality as fun, energetic, and compassionate. I'm looking for a job that is part time and meaningful. I started caring for people with special needs when I was only a kid. My aunt has special needs and as early as I can remember I was helping her. In my spare time, I like to exercise, explore, paint, work...
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.
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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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 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.