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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Palmerton, 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 Palmerton, PA

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Bianca B.


Bethlehem, PA

$22/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter/ Tutor All In One!

3.7

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Bianca I am 20 years old and I am a junior currently attending Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. I am currently majoring in early education so your children will always be safe. with me! I can also provide. tutoring for your kids. after school as I have tutored kids before. I have previously worked. in a...
Bianca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Bianca was wonderful. She was warm and compassionate. She was attentive and kind. She arrived early and would have stayed longer after we arrived home if we needed. We will definitely have Bianca care for our children again!"

Colleen K.

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Saskeya D.


Stroudsburg, PA

$23/hr3 yrs exp

Hello my name is Saskeya, I have 3 years experience of baby sitting. I can assist with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I'm a great cook and I'm very keen and big on safety. I have worked with many families and have also worked with special needs children. I enjoy reading, playing games, taking walks and doing art and crafts with...
Saskeya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Saskeya was an amazing caregiver who took care of my 5 month old daughter and a 2 year old. She took care of my daughter as her own. She also did activities with my 2 year old. Saskeya is polite, well spoken and communicates very well. She also assisted me with...

Eno U.

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Connie L.


Stroudsburg, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, Loving Provider

I have been a home health aid since 2000, and have a special education degree. I have taken care of the disabled ( both mental and physical challenged and sometimes both). I have experience and have very caring and kind heart. I do my best to care and be helpful for people in my care. I have experience with all ages from...
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Tayana B.


Effort, PA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Greetings, My name Tayana and I love helping kids develop into their little personalities! Though I am not your typical caretaker, I have plenty of experience with kids with special needs. I've have spent my last 8 years in working in a self contained classroom as a para, and the past few years I have moved up to a Behavior...
Tayana can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tayana is a great, caring and dependable girl. She truly has the best interest of children in mind. She truly cares about the children and their well being. she likes teaching and seeing children grow. she is honest and hard working i highly recommend Tayana!"

Sherry M.

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Januarie F.


Bethlehem, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been educating, and caring for children for the last 13 years. Ive worked in school settings as well as privately in the home. I've worked with children from Ages 0-18 and I specialize with caring for special education/special needs children from k-12 grades. I'm very professional, efficient and effective. Some skills...
5.0
"Miss J was our nanny for a few weeks before a change in our family situation. She was dependable and kept my daughter busy and entertained. My daughter enjoyed singing songs, reading books, and playing outside with Miss J. She is easy to work with and followed our...

Nicole O.

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Kathleen B.


Bethlehem, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over a decade of experience working with children and teens with various disabilities. I have a masters in human development, my BCBA certification, and am working on my PhD in school psychology. I have experience with Autism, ADD, ADHD, Down Syndrome, OCD, GAD, ODD, Angelman's Syndrome, and more. I also have experience...
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Debra B.


Allentown, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA/ Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am CPR/first aid certified CNA/caregiver. 5 yrs. technical partner Lehigh Valley hosp. 5yrs. Good Shepherd . I also do life sharing, special needs individuals live in my home. I had a small business for a bit with caregivers of my own. I clearly understand how difficult it is to find good honest quality care. Risky business! I...
Debra can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, home modification, dementia, visiting physician & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Debra is well meaning and full of life! She is a great person to have on your team in any capacity."

Christina R.

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Carina A.


Stroudsburg, PA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Caring Nanny Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Carina. I am 30 years old. I am the oldest of 4 children and have always aided in their care. I have babysat neighborhood children since I was 12. I have been a nanny to 2 families. I have worked in a physical therapy office as a rehab tech. I also worked as a Residential Care worker in the past and was responsible...
Carina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I used the one time booking feature and Carina was a recommended profile that came up. We promptly messaged each other and spoke on the phone and covered every topic of interest. Communication is key! Looking forward to working with Carina this weekend!"

Alessandra R.

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Alexandria C.


Easton, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Child Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Alex and I am a home school mama to two child (ages 13-boy & 18-girl). My youngest spent the first 2 weeks in NICU so I also have experience w/special needs babies as my son was one! I have a degree in Art Education and taught Mixed Media Art to middle & high school level students as well as Science @ the...
Alexandria can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Alex has been a blessing to our family. My husband and I both have to be at work by 7am each day- finding a sitter for 6:30 each morning was tough-Alex has always been on time and ready to handle our two young boys. Each day Alex helped our boys get breakfast- then...

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Tayana B.


Effort, PA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work as a paraprofessional (personal aide) at a school for children with special needs. The child I work with, majority of the other children in my school are on the autism spectrum. It gives me great joy waking up every day knowing that I am making a huge impact on someone's life. I love my job, and I love children...
5.0
"Tayana is great! She is incredibly caring and attentive to our two toddlers. We especially appreciate the care she shows to our son, who we suspect is on the spectrum of autism. She is patient, understanding, and creative. She also learns fast and handles...

Missy W.

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Samantha S.


New Tripoli, PA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter With Flexible Availability

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Samantha! I am 26 years old and a mama to one little boy. I attended Lincoln Technical Institute for Medical Assisting and am now a registered medical assistant. I am a huge kid and animal lover and have been as long as I can remember. I have ample experience with kids of all ages as well as elderly people and...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Samantha has been so helpful! She’s extremely friendly and warm and clearly great with kids. She kept me constantly updated when my infant was in her care. I highly recommend her!"

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Judy G.


Easton, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

EXPERIENCED NANNY

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over three decades of experience working with children including special needs through my former positions in classrooms and as a church music director, transportation manager, nanny positions and caring for numerous nieces and nephews while my own children grew. I am a mother of four adult children and Grammy of two....
Judy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Judy came into our home and we knew right away she would be the one we needed to take care of our children. Judy is caring, patient, compassionate, and most of all loving to both of our daughters. She helped give our children the confidence they needed to complete...

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Payton B.


Stroudsburg, PA

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an extremely optimistic, energetic, positive, and nurturing person!! Currently, I am a college student studying Music Therapy to work with special needs children in the future. I attend school online, so I have complete open and flexible availability to accommodate your needs!! I have such a passion for working with...
Payton can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Payton is a part-time caregiver for our two-year-old. From the start she has been attentive and warm, quickly building a relationship with our son while also capably handling everything that comes with his care (potty training/changing, naps, setting boundaries,...

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Sara F.


Bethlehem, PA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Or Mothers Helper

Hi, I am a 25-year-old mental health professional looking to start babysitting. I absolutely love kids and have been working with children of all ages my whole life. I was an assistant teacher at pre-school with the majority of children having special needs or some type of learning disability or behavioral issue. I have worked...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Ruby (Sara) watches my dog Franklin often and he absolutely LOVES HER! She is one of the only people I will trust my baby with. I know she treats him like her own dog! She is incredibly intuitive, caring, and gentle with both dogs and people. I have also had Ruby...

Victoria J.

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Debra B.


Allentown, PA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been in the healthcare field since 2000, I have worked at hospitals nursing homes also have brought clients with nowhere to go in my home for care. I am CPR certified, first aid training & CNA certified. I do have a very few honest reliable girls that work with me, when I am on vacation or unavailable. My references are...
5.0
"Deb is a very caring and dependable woman. We know that our special needs daughter will be taken care and we have no worries when she is with Deb. Deb is a very active person and outgoing woman. Deb keeps whoever she is caring for very busy.She is a beautiful...

Collette B.

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Nancy V.


Summit Hill, PA

$28/hr6 yrs exp

Pet Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Nancy. I raised 4 of my own children, 2 boys and twins, boy and a girl. My oldest is 34my second is 33 and my twins just turn 26 years old. I have also helped my neighbor raising her kids due to her disability. I have worked in treatment facility with young kids ages 4 until 21 years old. I am very caring...
5.0
"Nancy took great care of my 3 year old special needs son who is unable to speak, walk or feed himself. she fed him, dressed him in pj's, put him to bed and constantly checked in on him while he was sleeping. when my date went later than expected, I texted Nancy and...

Tasha W.

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Vianes R.


Bethlehem, PA

$8-13/hr9 yrs exp

Responsible And Outgoing Person

I Have Been A Home Health Aide For About 10 Years Have taken Care Of Elderly, Children And Special Needs Have My Own Vehicle Very Responsible And Dependable .
Vianes can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Lauryn B.


Allentown, PA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

I have worked at Daily Bloomer's Day Care and In Arms Reach Daycare watching children of all ages, from infants to elementary students. Since I was a teenager I have been babysitting. I have taken care of kids of all ages from newborns-teenagers, that would include my younger siblings to children that lived in my neighborhood,...
Lauryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
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Kelly G.


Blakeslee, PA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare

Providing care to infants through school age. Working with special needs children through young adult and elderly.
Kelly can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia
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Marleny A.


Bethlehem, PA

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Companion Care

With a heart for caregiving and over 6 years experience in home care, I am dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals who need assistance in their daily routines. My mission is to provide compassionate, reliable, and personalized support that allows clients to live independently and comfortably in their own...
Marleny can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Palmerton, PA

Bianca B.

5.0

Bianca takes great care of my 2 1/2 year old boy, and is very punctual! She helps keep things neat and tidy as my toddler undoes things, and plays and interacts with him. I am grateful for her help, as it has helped me to plan my work week. Thank you!

- Laura O.

Saskeya D.

5.0

Saskeya was an amazing caregiver who took care of my 5 month old daughter and a 2 year old. She took care of my daughter as her own. She also did activities with my 2 year old. Saskeya is polite, well spoken and communicates very well. She also assisted me with some child related household items,...

- Eno U.

Tayana B.

5.0

Tayana is a great, caring and dependable girl. She truly has the best interest of children in mind. She truly cares about the children and their well being. she likes teaching and seeing children grow. she is honest and hard working i highly recommend Tayana!

- Sherry M.

Januarie F.

5.0

Miss J was our nanny for a few weeks before a change in our family situation. She was dependable and kept my daughter busy and entertained. My daughter enjoyed singing songs, reading books, and playing outside with Miss J. She is easy to work with and followed our established routine.

- Nicole O.

Debra B.

5.0

Debbie is a very patient and caring person who has happily gone the extra mile for my family. She always greets us with a smile and has plenty of suggestions for fun activities. We feel blessed to have worked with her over the last 8 months and look forward to many more!

- Care member

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