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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Norristown, PA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Norristown, PA

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Vanessa O.


Norristown, PA

$22-30/hr

Companion Work

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I have experience working with special needs adults at home and in the community, but would also be interested in companion work with any age group. I have a calm and relaxed personality, and enjoy helping people thrive in their everyday lives:)
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, transportation, respite care & more
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Tracey D.


Norristown, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Vert Patient, Empathetic Caregiver

Hello. My name is Tracey. As a well qualified caregiver, some of my background has many facets. I have always had a passion for helping others. I have worked with elderly, Alziemhers, special needs, to a nanny for all ages including newborn and multiples. I take great pride in my care to clients, household and family's. I am a...
Tracey can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

I am an accomplished professional with a background in healthcare and counseling, possessing a Bachelor's and master's in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology I'd describe my personality as empathetic, vibrant, and adventurous I like caring for people with special needs because My passion for pediatric speech-language...

Jacqueline J.


Norristown, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Grandmotherly Love .

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I retired from a management position at a local insurance company after 20 years and decided to nanny and babysit. I have had two long-term nanny positions, taking care of several children, and have had many babysitting jobs. I love children and I am the perfect grandmother type. .. playing games, reading to them and...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Karen D.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr

Mount Airy And Vicinity Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as a social worker for over 25 years with children in a variety of settings. In the past few years I have worked as a substitute teacher in the school district of Phila as well as with individual children with special needs.
Karen can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Marnie F.


Philadelphia, PA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver With Full Time Job Looking For Extra Work Once In A While

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 20 years experience. I love kids and all throughout college and high school and living in DC afterwards I worked as a nanny and babysitter and also spent summers as a camp counselor for kids with special needs. I am getting married this year and want a little bonus money to help with cost. I keep in touch with little ones...
Marnie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marnie was so sweet and helpful with our kiddos. She gave me text updates throughout the night and while the baby was sleeping most of the time, our big kid liked her immediately and didn't seem to mind that we were leaving! :)"

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Clarice L.


Collegeville, PA

$30-38/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic, Kind Part-Time Caregiver For Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Clarice and I would love to assist you with your babysitting needs! I am a 30-year-old female living in Philadelphia. During the day, I am a full time occupational therapist at a special needs school and I work with k-2nd graders. In the past, I worked in the homes of children from birth-3 and I also have an...
Clarice can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I was so lucky and grateful to meet Clarice! we were in town for my sister's wedding and she REALLY helped entertain my kids during the rehearsal and wedding day. She was punctual, polite and competent, I could really trust her with both my 4 year old and 1 year...

Elizabeth K.

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Joanne C.


Wyncote, PA

$25-45/hr9 yrs exp

Loving Part-time Care Giver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for children since I was 16 years old, starting with babysitting, moving on to preschool teacher and eventually elementary school teacher and special needs teacher's aide. I enjoy baking, art, music, sports, hiking and anything creative. I'd love to care for your child and will bring energy and joy to the...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joanne has been so helpful watching our 13-year-old son! She is punctual, friendly, easy-going, and our son really likes her. She has been able to come over for date nights and has also stayed the night when we were out of town. We feel very lucky to have found...

Nathanael B.

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Kara C.


Plymouth Meeting, PA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny / Babysitter SUMMER ONLY

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kara and I am looking for a full-time nanny position for this summer as I get out of school May 10th and return August 29th. I have a sister with Down Syndrome, so I definitely have experience with taking care of individuals with special needs. Also, my second cousin has 5 kids, one 8 years old, another 6 years...
Kara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is a kind-hearted person and my baby sensed that the minute he met her. I can honestly say she is a gem. She takes care of him like I would."

Winsome C.

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Naleena D.


Ambler, PA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Fun Tutor, Homeschooler, Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Naleena and I have worked as a substitute teacher, special needs aide and nanny with over 10+ years of experience with children of all ages. I have two wonderful children who have excelled academically with full college scholarships but most importantly are kind and productive individuals. I have a Bachelor's...
Naleena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Naleena cared for my son from when he was 6 to 8 months old. She exceeded all expectations, she has been wonderful for many reasons. She brings a lot of positive energy and my son could feel that and liked that. She played with him in an organized fashion and they...

Noemi A.

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Patti C.


Blue Bell, PA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available, Seniors, Errands, Disabled

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am presently seeking a part-time position as a companion/community navigator providing help in and out of the home.
5.0
"Patti worked with me both inside and outside my home for about 5 months for 25 hours per week to provide companionship and help while I was in a very depressed state. Patti is a very nice and patient and energetic person and it's apparent that she has a lot of...

Gene C.

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Mary M.


Ambler, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Compassionate and Experienced Caregiver Available for Part-Time Work Hello! My name is Mary, looking for part-time work. I am a full-time Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and a MedTech with over 16 years of experience in retirement communities. I also have hands-on experience as a babysitter and truly enjoy providing care for...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mary has been great to work with. She has helped me, my wife, and my kids in so many ways. She is a great cook, she folds laundry, she brings the kids home from school and takes them to appointments, and she even organizes which is one of her specialties! She is...

Mike J.

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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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Misha R.


Kulpsville, PA

$22-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Care Provider

Currently, 40+years experience. Christian woman working as a Personal Support Person for the past 13 years I work with Special Needs and support them by taking them out in the community to work on skills that they may want to learn. I also take care of seniors on and off. Looking for part time work. I have also In the past,...
Misha can also help with: Personal care, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Misha provided primary home care for my mother during her final years as she dealt with Parkinson's. My father was home with her, however, he could not fully take care of her needs. Misha made sure my mother took her medicine, had meals, assisted with personal...

Gayle H.

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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: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care & 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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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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: Live-in home care, dementia, home modification, hospice services, respite care, personal care & 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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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
"Margo is an amazing caretaker and friend. She has been helping me out with my 20 year old daughter who has severe epilepsy and global development/ cognitive delays. My daughter loves spending time with her and I am comforted knowing that my daughter is safe under...

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Kaitlin Y.


Glenside, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of children for over 10 years. I have worked in a daycare, been a nanny, babysitter, Mother's helper, and live in nanny for newborns-preteen age and children with special needs. I am currently working full time at a non-profit for kids and volunteer with kids during the school year. I am comfortable...
Kaitlin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Couldn’t have asked for a better babysitter! We were visiting for a wedding and Kaitlin was wonderful with our 1 and 3 year old. She also got them both to sleep in our hotel room. Would definitely hire again!"

Rebecca S.

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & 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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Norristown, PA

Marnie F.

5.0

Marnie was so sweet with our 2.5 yr old and thorough with our 3 month old! Would definitely hire her again

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Clarice L.

5.0

I was so lucky and grateful to meet Clarice! we were in town for my sister's wedding and she REALLY helped entertain my kids during the rehearsal and wedding day. She was punctual, polite and competent, I could really trust her with both my 4 year old and 1 year old. She really made our time at the...

- Elizabeth K.

Joanne C.

5.0

Joanne has been so helpful watching our 13-year-old son! She is punctual, friendly, easy-going, and our son really likes her. She has been able to come over for date nights and has also stayed the night when we were out of town. We feel very lucky to have found someone as dependable as Joanne!

- Nathanael B.

Kara C.

5.0

She is a kind-hearted person and my baby sensed that the minute he met her. I can honestly say she is a gem. She takes care of him like I would.

- Winsome C.

Naleena D.

5.0

Naleena cared for my son from when he was 6 to 8 months old. She exceeded all expectations, she has been wonderful for many reasons. She brings a lot of positive energy and my son could feel that and liked that. She played with him in an organized fashion and they always clean up after play so...

- Noemi A.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Norristown, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.