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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Plymouth Meeting, 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 Plymouth Meeting, PA

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Kara C.


Plymouth Meeting, PA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny / Babysitter SUMMER ONLY

5.0

(3)

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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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Mark H.


Plymouth Meeting, PA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs (Children&Adults)

I been working with individuals (children) with special needs since 2007. I have been working in the direct care support/caregiver field for the past 3 years. I care about the clients that I work with & treat them as if they are part of my family. I put my client's needs first & take pride in giving my clients outstanding care.
I have worked with children throughout my college career as well as post-grad. Previous to COVID, I was working as a registered behavior technician with children who suffered from behavioral and emotional challenges. I have also worked with young children who have autism in applied behavioral analysis programs. I absolutely love...
Worked with my hearing impaired nephew. Worked at Summer camps for children with disabilities and special needs.
Hi! My name is Kianna. I am the oldest of six kids. The youngest four are 12, 11, 6, and 5, so I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was 12, and I have experience caring for children with special needs as well. When I was 14, I started teaching gymnastics, and when I was 17, I...
Kianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Spense D.


Haverford, PA

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

4.0

(1)

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, errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & 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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Chosa W.


Elkins Park, PA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

I am a Certified Nursing assistant with 10 years experience and a graduate from Community College of Philadelphia, majored in Behavioral Health and human services. Am a compassionate and very dedicated person with empathy and caring. Through my job as a CNA, I have helped different families in taking care of their loved ones by...
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Becky M.


Ambler, PA

$28-32/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Seeking Part-Time/Full-Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 20 years and babysat for 7 years before that. I have worked with children with a variety of personalities, disorders, and ages. My special needs experience is mostly centered around Autism, ADHD, and hearing impairment/loss, but I do have some experience with down syndrome, borderline, food allergies, and...
Becky can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Becky is great. She is very reliable and has tons of experience. I would definitely recommend her."

Gregory K.

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Jae L.


Philadelphia, PA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving And Responsible Caregiver

Hired by 46 families in your neighborhood

So you're doing one of the hardest things of your life right now! Passing your most precious prizes off to a stranger to support your family and lifestyle is tuff. I understand. That's why I'm here to save the day! For over 10 years I've cared for children from newborns to teenagers, with and without special needs. I assist...
Jae can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Turquoise was great! My event ran over and she was very patient and stayed over. Will definitely hire her again!"

Nicoli S.

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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
"Smart, competent, hard working, thoughtful, kind.-----a tremendous resource and companion. "

Edward F.

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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, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Doris did a great job caring for my parents. She is a very caring individual who treats her patients as family. She has a energetic positive attitude and puts a lot of effort into everything she does. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a...

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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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, 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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Deshanna R.


Narberth, PA

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Hi Families, Currently working as a training supervisor with the airlines here at PHL Airport. I'm currently seeking part-time/ as needed employment. I have experience working with elders, children (ages infants -up), and also those with special needs (autism, IDD, and etc). My schedule is flexible, weekends are negotiable. I...
Deshanna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Desanna was a wonderful care giver. She treated my children with love and care. I never had to worry when I left them to go work because she made us feel so comfortable with her. my children loved her and the great energy she brought with her daily, "

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Victoria D.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Nanny And Baby Sitter Looking To Do Full Time Care And Babysitting Jobs

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently looking for a part time or full time position along with some babysitting/date nights as well. I am currently a behavioral health technician but am now looking to nanny again! My last position before that was with a 2 month baby for about two months. Before that I was a nanny for two kiddos at 6-month-old...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Victoria is amazing with children. My girls ages 9, 7 & 2 love when they are with her. They are so excited, have so much fun and are sad when she leaves. She is kind and caring. I can’t recommend her highly enough."

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Ariana B.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been working with children since I was 18. . I've worked as an assistant preschool teacher with children ages 1-6 at 2 Montessori schools and a Reggio-Waldorf inspired nature preschool. I have also worked at a residence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 2 years and have extensive experience...
Ariana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Ariana was great with our 3 year old daughter! She has a speech delay and Ariana was really good at working with her. I would highly recommend her to other families."

Natalie L.

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Stephen M.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've had the opportunity to work part-time with a gentleman with a form of progressive MS for the past 10 years. My goal is to enhance his quality of life by assisting him with everyday activities and promoting his physical well being. Daily activities include: Providing physical therapy exercises for strength and range of...
5.0
"Steve M. was wonderful. He was thoughtful, caring, totally reliable, insightful, and brought positive energy to everything he did for the person he was caring for."

Susan H.

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Greta R.


Bala Cynwyd, PA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Evening And Weekend Care Giving

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special education teacher who has worked with children preschool to 12th grade with various needs including emotional support. As an individual and family, I have been on the care team for friends and family with medical conditions.
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Laura L.


Wayne, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

M.A. Level Art Therapist Can Work With Special Needs Children

I like to encourage children with special needs so they don't get discouraged. I seek to treat them compassionately and without condescension. I can help them through art and other creative play.
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Michelle P.


Hatboro, PA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Crafty And Creative!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been babysitting since I was 14. I've watched a variety of ranges from infant to teens as well as one child at a time up to five at once! I'm a certified early education teacher currently teaching 1st grade where I have worked for 4 years. I also worked in a daycare for 5 years, floating through the infant room up to...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Michelle was great! She arrived in time and my granddaughter had a fun time! She’s great! "

Susan T.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Plymouth Meeting, PA

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.

Spense D.

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.

Becky M.

5.0

Becky has been babysitting for us for over 3 years! She is always punctual and very quick to reply when I reach out to her about upcoming dates and has never cancelled. My kids are young (2 and 5) and they both take to her. She takes the time to play with them and talk to them and make them feel...

- Kristen N.

Jae L.

5.0

Professional and very friendly. My daughter likes playing with her.

- Zehao 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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