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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Newtown Square, PA

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Newtown Square, PA

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Grace S.


Newtown Square, PA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Grace:) I started in childcare at church Sunday school when I was about 15. I love working with kids of all ages and have experience with kids 3 months to 8 years old. I love to talk with them, draw with them, make scavenger hunts, set up obstacle courses, build pillow forts, play board games, have picnics...
Grace can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grace was awesome! My son loves her :)"

Hannah B.

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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Child And Special Needs Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children and special needs for over 4 years; my oldest brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally delayed. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is...
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We were in town for medical appointments at CHOP and I reached out to Margaret to watch my daughter so I could have some me time in the city. She was excellent with my daughter and gave her Gtube meds. Very professional highly recommend her!!"

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Linda M.


Morton, PA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver And Pet Sitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm available to provide services any time on the weekends as well as early mornings, evenings from 6 p.m. on, Monday through Friday. I'm a mom to three lovely girls, all in college so I have experience with infants all the way through teenage years. I also have experience with children with special needs and am an...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Linda babysits our 3 kids (ages 8, 6, and 3) on a regular basis. She relates wonderfully to all our children (including our 3-year old with ASD), and they look forward to seeing her. She can easily entertain all 3 kids, and she notices their best qualities. Linda...

Shamita C.

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Kimberly E.


Glen Mills, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Companion

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

More than 15 years senior care giving experience with dementia, stroke patients and Parkinson's patients. I have years of experience with special needs children adults. Was also a personal care assistant for Special Education students Kindergarten thru age 21). I have always been a caregiver, first to my family (stay at home mom...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kim was a caregiver for mother for close to 2 years. She always exceeded expectations. As mom's condition worsened, Kim helped us all through the changes needed for her care. It was obvious to all that Kim didn't see my mom as just a patient, she loved her and...

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Doris A.


King of Prussia, PA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Most Loving Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Doris is a sincere, sweet and lovely lady with 10 years' experience. Doris is honored and rewarded to be of service to children, special needs cases and the elderly. Doris is patient and understanding with all special needs clients requiring many different levels of care. Your loved ones will be treated with love and compassion....
Doris can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I am delighted to recommend Doris as an exceptional caregiver. Doris is not only incredibly trustworthy and caring, but she also becomes an integral part of the family she serves. Her outgoing, gentle, and loving nature, combined with her dedication, ensures she...

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Tameka C.


Chester, PA

$18-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is tameka my first experience with someone with special needs is at a nursing home I worked there for 6 years I dealt with bipolar, schizophrenia, multi personalities, ADHD & autism. I treated them as I treated my own but my second experience is hands on because it's my son is autistic & have ADHD. I have cousins who...
5.0
"Tameka was a pleasure interviewing she had all her credentials ready for us to see! She also made me feel comfortable for her to care for my son with her experience."

Becky R.

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Angelica K.


Darby, PA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant: Available Weekends Only: Every Sat & Every Other Sun

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Currently working with Autistic teenager with tuberous sclerosis have been his aide for 3 yrs and am seeking weekend work on my days off
5.0
"She is awesome and such a caring person!!! I am so grateful to have her. She is a gem"

Karen G.

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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$40-58/hr5 yrs exp

Excellent Care For Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs my entire life; my older brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally retarded. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is most extensive...
5.0
"Margaret has been working with our family supporting our young adult son who has Cerebral Palsy. Our experience with Margaret has shown her to be caring, thoughtful, reliable and responsible. She proactively looks for ways to improve our son's daily care and his...

Chris H.

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Lisa M.


Morton, PA

$37-38/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care/After Care, Housekeeping & Senior Care In Springfield/Morton FT PT

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a 45year-old married mother of 3 children (20, 18 & 12) and 2 dogs. I am CPR certified and experienced with childcare, housekeeping, special needs care, pet care & senior care. Please message me with any questions. Thanks! Lisa
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Lisa is wonderful!! When we needed immediate care for our 7 month old daughter, Lisa offered her services and we could not be more grateful. She is patient, friendly, and attentive. I can go to work confident that my baby's needs are being met by someone who really...

Heather I.

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Melanie P.


Garnet Valley, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Part Time Caregiver/Driver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Melanie. I live in Garnet Valley and I am a college-educated, semi-retired educator with years of experience caring and driving for children, teens, and adults. I enjoy working with people and providing individualized services for day-to-day living. I provide quality childcare, safe transportation, meal prep (can...
5.0
"Melanie is excellent with people who have special needs. She drove our son who has Down Syndrome and they developed a great relationship!"

Carolyn S.

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Maegan S.


Villanova, PA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Villanova Student Looking For Part-time And/or Occasional Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Maegan, and I am a junior at Villanova University. I am from Long Beach, California, and I have experience working summers at the Newport Beach Tennis Club as a swim and water polo instructor. I have also been a private nanny to a family with 2 children and another family with a special needs (Autistic) teenager....
Maegan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maegan was our nanny during the beginning of the pandemic and into the summer. She cared for my 10 & 12 year old. I knew that with Maegan that my kids were always safe and getting their school work done. After school and during the summer, she kept them very...

Cherie S.

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Lela T.


Glenolden, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Loving Nanny who's been in the field of working with children for 18+ years. I've worked for the School District of Philadelphia as a classroom assistant for special needs children. Department of Human services as an office manager for low income Children and Department of Parks & Recreation where I was a director for at risk...
Lela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Lela was our nanny for about a year from the time our son was 5 months old to 17 months old. She is extremely patient, energetic, creative, and kind. Lela planned enriching activities such as arts/crafts and playground time for our son, helped him progress with his...

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Kiera K.


Chester, PA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Meet Kiera: Your Fun And Reliable Babysitter!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi!, I'm Kiera, a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with a deep passion for working with children from newborns to 16 years old. I am certified in CPR and First Aid, prioritizing safety in every aspect of my care. Currently, I work as a nanny for a special needs child, providing personalized care and developing...
Kiera can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kiera was a great sitter! Someone else fell through at the last minute and Kiera was able to step in. She proactively offered to chat briefly ahead of time so I could get to know her as well. She was very calm and patient with our toddler. I would hire her again....

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Tasneem A.


Narberth, PA

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Tasneem (tess-neem). I am excited to create a caring and memorable experience for you and your child. I have taken First Aid and CPR training classes in the past, and am willing to get the certification renewed. I believe in treating children with kindness and compassion and will tend to their needs. I am an older...
Tasneem can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"I hired Tasneem to care for my 10 year old son after school. She also takes care of my 2 dogs, cat and does household chores. She has been fantastic! She is very dependable, organized and responsible. I highly recommend her for all of your caregiving needs."

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Andrea D.


Haverford, PA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Professional With Recent Senior Care Experience:

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

-25+ Years Childcare experience -Set of twins born prematurely with chronic respiratory condition; coordinated complex healthcare needs while maintaining lifestyle of older brother and successful business -Instilled a powerful relationship and appreciation of culture and art in my children -Maintained uniquely close relationship...
Andrea can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, personal care, dementia & more
5.0
"Andrea cared for my father for over a year, until -- at age 99 -- he required full-time nursing care. She was remarkable in that she took full responsibility for his care, from the moment she helped him out of bed in the morning until she got him back in bed at...

Amy B.

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Melanie P.


Garnet Valley, PA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Part Time Care Giver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Melanie. I have a Master's degree in clinical studies and a longtime career in healthcare, now a child caregiver for over 15 years for children ages 12 months-adult, with/without special needs ages 4yo and up. I enjoy exploring things they enjoy and introducing things when they wish to explore in a safe setting. I...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melanie has been watching our kids for about 9 months. She is very reliable and great about communicating schedules, being flexible, and doing extra hours if needed. We have a 2 year old and a 5 year old, and both of them have responded very well to her. She takes...

Natalie T.

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Spense D.


Haverford, PA

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

4.0

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With a bachelors degree, I've supported young & older adults with physical, mental, & social health needs for 6+ years. From memory differences, to mobility support, and diverse care needs related to medical conditions. I have been certified in CPR, First Aid, medication management and administration, & have references...
Spense can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

4.0
"Spenser worked to support us by being with our children over a two month period. He is courteous, kind and a good listener to them. We are glad they had Spenser to be with."

Jay P.

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Andrea D.


Haverford, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Coordinated diversified care for premature twins, familiar with pediatric health management, PT, OT, ST, IEP, 504, and able to take care of sick children. Raised my children to have a belief in wellness including daily exercise, the importance of play and creativity, reading, eating nutritiously, and being emotionally aware and...
5.0
"Andrea cared for my 83 year old dad after my mother was unable to care for him. Dad had dementia and a prosthetic for his voice box, as a result of Throat cancer. Andrea was patient, kind, skilled and connected with dad by relating to his interests. My dad passed...

Ayanna H.

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Amara S.


West Chester, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Weekly Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Amara. I have 10 years of childcare experience, starting from being a mother's helper as an early teen. More recently, I graduated from West Chester University in 2021 with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology. During college, I worked as the director of a Before and After School program that caters to the...
Amara can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amara is very patient even though my baby initially refused to play with strangers. They end up played very happily. I'm so relieved "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Newtown Square, PA

Grace S.

5.0

Grace was awesome! My son loves her :)

- Hannah B.

Margaret R.

5.0

We were in town for medical appointments at CHOP and I reached out to Margaret to watch my daughter so I could have some me time in the city. She was excellent with my daughter and gave her Gtube meds. Very professional highly recommend her!!

- Care member

Linda M.

5.0

Linda babysits our 3 kids (ages 8, 6, and 3) on a regular basis. She relates wonderfully to all our children (including our 3-year old with ASD), and they look forward to seeing her. She can easily entertain all 3 kids, and she notices their best qualities. Linda is reliable, punctual, and a...

- Shamita C.

Kimberly E.

5.0

Kim was a true answer to our prayers. She cared for my mom, who has advanced dementia, with such love and kindness. When Kim was with my mom, I knew every detail would be well attended. Kim has my complete recommendation to any family who is looking to hire a caregiver.

- Sam D.

Doris A.

5.0

I am delighted to recommend Doris as an exceptional caregiver. Doris is not only incredibly trustworthy and caring, but she also becomes an integral part of the family she serves. Her outgoing, gentle, and loving nature, combined with her dedication, ensures she consistently goes above and beyond...

- Care member

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