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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mount Joy, PA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Mount Joy, PA

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Sandra M.


Wrightsville, PA

$17-25/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For PT Or PRN Work

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Looking for PRN work preferably as I continue to care for my mom. I have 4 years experience with people with IDD, 2 years working with individuals with Spina Bifida, and nearly 2 years experience working with individuals with traumatic brain injuries. These past 4 years I have worked with a Home Health Agency caring for my...
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Eliza S.


Mountville, PA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Registered Nurse Sitter

I'm a registered nurse with lots of experience with children and special needs (I have a 8-year-old with autism, a 5-year-old, and a 2-year-old whoo is medically complex.) I'd love to bring along, but would prefer to watch in my own home. More than welcome to meet and visit the house prior). Great with educational activities as...
Eliza can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in occupational therapy at Elizabethtown College, and I hope to one day work in pediatrics. I will receive my bachelor's degree in health sciences in May 2022 and complete my master's degree in 2023. I have lots of experience working with kids from being a camp volunteer, babysitting,...
I have worked with an adult whom was deaf and blind. My client also had Down syndrome. I worked with this client for a year. I am currently working at School. The School has given me experience with different behaviors and working with children with autism.
Hi all! My name is Jasmine, I am 21 years old and working full time during the school year as a paraprofessional at a local elementary school! I currently am attending college online to finish up my degree in Education & have experience with special needs, and all ages! I love being outdoors and making crafts! I am a huge...
Jasmine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

A little about myself: Adult diagnosed ADD, kids (now adults) with ADD, family members with ASD including Asperger's. 30 credits in Early Childhood Special Education before moving into healthcare curriculums. Retired young in 2016. Part-time work since. 35+ years in healthcare involving patient care to executive mgmt. I have...

Janele H.


Wrightsville, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

My name is Janele. I am a household manager and I have 20 + years of experience starting first as a Nanny in my late teens and presently as a full time homeschooling mother. I have worked for families with children with down syndrome, sensory integration disorder, and autism. In my own family I have raised boys with autism and...

Valerie B.


York, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hello My name is Valerie I am looking for a nanny position, I guess you could say I'm a career nanny. I nannied before marriage and then raised my kids,(2girls 2boys) and I went back to it after my husband passed. It's where my heart is. I have 4 granddaughters that are my world. For the past 8 years I have worked with a...
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lisa C.


Windsor, PA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I grew up in a family of eight children and also care for relatives, cousins, nieces, and nephews. I come from a large extended family that is constantly in need of child care. I also offered my services to families in my community and families that attended my elementary school. These families knew me well and understood that I...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, travel
5.0
"I had Lisa watch my 3 daughters (ages 6.5, 3, 6 weeks) for my husband's work event. She did fantastic. She was punctual, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. Our kids loved her! I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for reliable and exceptional care...

Katie D.

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Lydia F.


Lititz, PA

$12-17/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an enthusiastic, committed, young woman who has experience with in home child care ages newborn to teens including special needs (Autism and Asperger's). I have a Bachelors in Psychology and am completing my Masters in Counseling. I am currently working with children as a social worker for a local foster care agency. I love...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"The second we met Lydia, we knew she was perfect! Her bubbly happy demeanor and positive presence was felt immediately, and the way our kids took to her was extremely impressive. She understands children and how to respond to their ages and where they are in...

Cheryl B.

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Bernita B.


Middletown, PA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years experience working with the elderly and disabled. I performed all personal care duties, light housekeeping, errands meal prep. and companionship. I also have over 20 years experience with special needs.
Bernita can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, home modification & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Bernita is just so nice and has a warm personality. She is kind and caring to my mom and completed all the tasks my mom had for her. She did wash and also helped her with bathing. Very nice person."

Lori Y.

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Emily S.


York, PA

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Emily. I was born and raised in Bel Air, Md. in a large family. When I was 7 years old my little sister was born and it spiked an interest in child care. All I wanted to do is help my mom in any way I could! When I turned 12 I began watching younger kids for an hour or so after school during the weeks and date...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We interviewed with Emily. She was punctual, professional, and mature. She has a love of children and I am confident she would be an asset to any family. "

Barbie P.

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Melissa K.


Ephrata, PA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Certified DSP

Hello! I'm Melissa from Ephrata, in Lancaster County. I am a PA Certified Direct Support Aide. I have 4 years experience working with special needs a and over 20 years experience working as a Caregiver. My schedule is flexible and I look forward to hearing from you to discuss your current needs. Thank you
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Alexis E.


Mount Wolf, PA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi families! My name is Alexis & within the last two years I've had the chance to babysit for two AMAZING families. Currently I'm only looking for date night jobs because I work a full time job in law enforcement & don't want any long term commitments. When I babysit I love reading, doing any type of crafts, or even going to the...
Alexis can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexis has a great personality and is wonderful with my 2 children who are ages 3 and 6. My 3 year old has special needs and she has always been SO amazing with him. She makes sure they go outside to play, interacts wonderfully with them, and takes Great care of...

Erica L.

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Mary W.


Lancaster, PA

$15-26/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Outdoor-loving, Baking Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Mary and I am a kind, loving, and patient babysitter who is open to new situations to best help family's specific needs. I started my childcare career at a very young age, with three children, two of whom have special needs; I worked for this family for three years until they moved out of town. Since then I...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mary is amazing. We hired her last summer as our first ever babysitter and she instantly became like family. Our girls love her, we love her. She is reliable, sweet, smart, fun and takes such good care of our girls. We missed her all year although she visited on...

Barbara D.

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Lauren K.


Willow Street, PA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lauren. I am 22 and have experience working with special needs children, children of any age, seniors, and animals. I love crafts and games and anything your child likes. I can cook and clean and would love to speak with you about what you're looking for!
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"We were thrilled to have Lauren babysit for us and can't wait to have her again! She is super responsive and very dependable. Our two boys said "She is the nicest babysitter ever!" Can't wait to have her sit for us again."

Erin G.

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Kristina H.


Annville, PA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

FT Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working in human services since 2000. I began with geriatric care and have extensive experience with individuals with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and Stroke care. I transitioned into special needs care and have become a Medication Administration Trainer through the Department of Human Services. I am First Aid...
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, home modification, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"She is a caring individual who goes above and beyond to make sure not only the patient but the family have everything they need. She was a god send to me when my father was sick and dying and also when my grandmother was sick and dying."

Debbie Y.

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Bridget S.


Hershey, PA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! I'm looking to find some families to babysit for! I graduated last Spring with a bachelors in Psychology from Saint Mary's college. Throughout college I've babysat for two different families. I also have experience working with kids with autism. In the past I've been a camp counselor at Aaron's acres and interned at...
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Mirtelina I.


Lancaster, PA

$22-30/hr9 yrs exp

Loving & Caring Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi Parents! I love being around children and make them happy when they are under my care. Overall, I have experience caring for multiple children (twins), all ages, and children with special needs. I am a happy, loving, respectful and responsible nanny/babysitter looking for two part time jobs or a full time job with some...
Mirtelina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mertlina were taking care of my twins boys, she is a hard worker, detail oriented and mostly she loves my boys. She was always take extra steps of everything she does, we can always rely on. "

Carrie M.

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Olivia Q.


Ephrata, PA

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Future Teacher

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Olivia, I'm 22, I just graduated college at Millersville University with get my Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. I've been working with kids as a babysitter/nanny for as long as I can remember and helping them succeed in life and be the best they can be is always what I strive for when working with kids, I have...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Olivia was absolutely amazing. She arrived on time & followed every direction she was given. My 4 kids absolutely loved their first experience with a sitter and can't wait to have her back. Thank you again Olivia !"

Sonia V.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mount Joy, PA

Lisa C.

5.0

I had Lisa watch my 3 daughters (ages 6.5, 3, 6 weeks) for my husband's work event. She did fantastic. She was punctual, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. Our kids loved her! I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for reliable and exceptional care for their children!

- Katie D.

Lydia F.

5.0

Lydia was phenomenal! Our 3 kids (6, 3, and 16mon) easily warmed to her sweet and engaging personality. She was punctual, asked all the right questions, and wanted everything done to my liking. The kids have already asked when she is coming back! We'll definitely have her back In the future!

- Jaime L.

Bernita B.

5.0

Bernita is just so nice and has a warm personality. She is kind and caring to my mom and completed all the tasks my mom had for her. She did wash and also helped her with bathing. Very nice person.

- Lori Y.

Emily S.

5.0

We interviewed with Emily. She was punctual, professional, and mature. She has a love of children and I am confident she would be an asset to any family.

- Barbie P.

Alexis E.

5.0

Alexis has a great personality and is wonderful with my 2 children who are ages 3 and 6. My 3 year old has special needs and she has always been SO amazing with him. She makes sure they go outside to play, interacts wonderfully with them, and takes Great care of them during her hired time. She plays...

- Erica L.

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