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Special needs caregivers in Parkesburg, PA

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Tammy L.


Coatesville, PA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Time, Date Night Or Respite Special Needs Caregiver

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I have been working with special needs children for almost 6 years now in a school setting. I love what I do. I would love to be able to care for your child. I love to do arts, and play games, and teach children. So whatever it is your child would like to do or needs to do, we can do. I am very understanding to the needs of the...
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Ayanna S.


Downingtown, PA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Safe Haven

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Ayanna. I have worked as a teacher to both typical and currently special needs kids for 2 years. I am flexible, easy to work with and absolutely love children. I look forward to hearing from you!
Ayanna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ayanna was an absolute pleasure. She was on time, polite, and my son loved her! She is very respectful and willing to help. The only reason we still aren't working with her is our finances, nothing on her end. We look forward to working with her again in the...

Ariel S.

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Kendyll Y.


Downingtown, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kendyll! I am a Temple graduate with a degree in Musical Theater and a minor in Speech Pathology, and I am seeking a part-time nanny/care provider position in Philadelphia. I have plenty of experience with kids aged from infancy-12 years old! I've even worked with special needs youth in a program called "Acting Without...
Kendyll can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kendyll is fantastic! She is great with children. Always involving them with fun activities and adventures."

Elizabeth T.

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Caity M.


Downingtown, PA

$30-31/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I am a 26-year-old female who loves children and caring for them is always amazing. I have experience babysitting infants, children and preteens as well as children with special needs. I am a quick learner and can follow instruction very well. I am CPR & first aid certified for adults, children, and infants. I am responsible and...
Caity can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very friendly, great at following directions, and great with two large dogs!"

Lisa C.

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Stephanie S.


Morgantown, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter For Hire

Seeking to provide nanny or babysitting services. I kind of like the term mother's helper myself. I raised three children of my own & I am a grandmother of 8. I have worked in private schools with special needs students, most recently daycare centers. I have experience caring for infants through 8th grade. I will engage your...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Stephanie is absolutely amazing with children. She has the best heart and any family would be lucky to have her care for their children! She will treat them like her own :)"

Michelle B.

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Olivia Q.


Ephrata, PA

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Future Teacher

4.2

(5)

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 great! She played attentively with my baby all day and followed all care instructions, and my baby was very happy! I'd love to hire Olivia again whenever she's available!"

Adam T.

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Lauren K.


Willow Street, PA

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Lauren. I'm 18. I have worked at Aaron's acres summer camp, Schreiber pediatric summer camp, and other activities at Schreiber. I am willing to help however I can, run errands, cook, and do housework. I will be starting online classes in the fall. I hope to be a youth counselor. Willing to do recurring or one time work....
5.0
"Lauren was on time and very good with my boys! I will definitely have her babysit again!"

Whitney T.

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Jessica W.


Oxford, PA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Temporary Housecleaner/Nanny/Date Night Babysitter/Pet Sitter Available Now!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for over 11 years now with experience in caring for children anywhere between the ages of 3 mos to 12 yrs including twins, newborns, and children/infants with special needs. My most recent position included caring for four children under the age of 6. Some of my duties include but are not limited to providing...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jessica is fully engaged and fun! My son adores her and I am thrilled with her child care services. "

Janet W.

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Alexis U.


Strasburg, PA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Registered Behavior Technician

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm 26 years old & graduated college with a bachelors degree in Psychology. I work full time with children who have autism, as a Registered Behavior Technician. I also have experience working with children who have special needs, as well as being CPR certified. I have 10+ years of babysitting experience, along with helping...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexis is great with children. I have two kids - ages 7 and 4 - who can be slightly hyper at times. She is really good at getting them to calm down and listen while having fun. My girls love her! She is DEFINITELY my go to when I need some me time or a nice...

Abbie F.

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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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amara was an absolute gem! We stayed in town for a family wedding and had such an easy/fun time knowing our little one was in good hands. As out of towners, it can be a little stressful trying to find someone local to watch your child. Amara was incredibly kind,...

Sierra D.

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Kathryn J.


Birdsboro, PA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Dedicated And Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE, SORRY! Hi! I have prior experience in child care and have worked with a vast range of ages over the years. I love working with kids and consider myself patient, charismatic, and reliable. I will consistently provide a safe and fun environment for your children. I have four siblings myself, who I have...
Kathryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Miss Kat is amazing with our little girls. They absolutely adore her, especially the dance parties! She's very responsible and dependable, always arrives on time, keeps our kiddos on a fun routine, and keeps our house tidy (no small feat with our little ones). She...

Melissa B.

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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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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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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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Samantha D.


West Chester, PA

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Nursing Student Looking For Summer Work!

Hi! My name is Samantha. I graduated from Shippensburg University in 2016 with my bachelors in sociology. I am currently in nursing school at Delaware County Community College and looking for child care or senior care opportunities. I have a lot of experience in homecare, nursing home, and working with children with special...
Samantha can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse, dementia, home modification, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Samantha is amazing! We love her. She is like part of our family now. She is very caring and is patient with my dad. Highly recommend her!"

Diane C.

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Liv C.


Downingtown, PA

$20-32/hr5 yrs exp

Joyful Caregiver Hoping To Make Others Smile!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I started caregiving when I was 12 (currently I am 18, nearly 19), and I am very comfortable with kids, teens, infants, and pets! I am studying psychology and education at Mount Holyoke College, and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have a keen interest in assisting in neurodivergent needs and...
5.0
"Liv was great, available short notice and was easy going and focused on my daughter. "

William C.

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Wonderful with kids. Bilingual. My children love her and still ask for her. She keeps a journal of what kids did throughout day. She spends time with them and plays with them, constantly active with them. "

Kelvin L.

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Francis M.


Ephrata, PA

$18-35/hr8 yrs exp

Child Development Expert

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a committed Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) with aspirations to become an (RBT) Registered Behavior Technician. Impacting young lives as a therapist has been profoundly rewarding. I thrive when working with supportive, kind-hearted families who prioritize their children. Specializing in special needs, I completed a Child...
Francis can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Franny is like part of our family! We hired her through care.com a few years back and she did an amazing job nannying our little girl. We highly recommend her for any job. She does well with educating, playing, and cooking for our daughter. Very responsible, kind...

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Lacey. I am 29 years old. I love taking care of young children. I have many years of experience from newborns to teens with special needs. I also love dogs. I also have three years of experience with a special needs teenager. My hours are always flexible. Please feel free to reach out to me for any additional...
Lacey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Alisha M.


Ephrata, PA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Reliable Caregiver

I worked on a dementia unit for 4 years, in a home for adults with special needs, and a personal care home.
Alisha can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

I am currently a sophomore at the University of Georgia and I'm looking for a summer job from May-July. I've always been enthusiastic about working with children. I have 7 years of experience working with children with special needs and 3 years of experience being a summer babysitter. I have a car and would comfortable driving...
Ava can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Parkesburg, PA

Ayanna S.

5.0

Ayanna was an absolute pleasure. She was on time, polite, and my son loved her! She is very respectful and willing to help. The only reason we still aren't working with her is our finances, nothing on her end. We look forward to working with her again in the future!!

- Ariel S.

Kendyll Y.

5.0

Kendyll is fantastic! She is great with children. Always involving them with fun activities and adventures.

- Elizabeth T.

Caity M.

5.0

Caity is great with kids and dogs. Our seven month old son really loves spending time with her.

- Jonathan S.

Stephanie S.

5.0

Miss Steffie is an outstanding professional nanny and caretaker! Her high-level technical knowledge and expertise on early child development makes her an incredibly engaging and gifted caretaker. Miss Steffie uses a tailored approach to each child she cares for and uses age-appropriate activities...

- Care member

Olivia Q.

5.0

So glad we found Olivia. She is fantastic with our son. Smooth communication and a joy to have in our home. Highly recommended.

- Care member

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