Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Pottstown, PA
We have 60 special needs caregivers in Pottstown, PA! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.
Find special needs caregivers in Pottstown, PA that you’ll love
60 special needs caregivers are listed in Pottstown, PA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Pottstown, PA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Growing up with a brother with autism and intellectual disabilities, I found a passion for caregiving from a young age. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and young adults, of all abilities, in home care as well as in summer day camp and school settings. I earned my bachelors degree in psychology and have...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah has been caring for my 6 month old and is amazing! She is very responsive and reliable. She's very warm and caring, my baby loves her and she takes excellent care of her. If she has any questions about care she is quick to ask and is really engaged as a...
Kaya C.
Hannah G.
Pottstown, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Occasional Night/Weekend Babysitter - I Also Care For Pets
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
It's my goal to invest compassion, presence&support for any child that I have the privilege to care for&influence. I take my position very seriously as early development is the most crucial time in a person's life. I strive to provide security&connection w/ each child above all else. I'm an advocate of conscious...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She has really been a part of our family. We LOVE her. It is unfortunate that we are moving and she cannot come with us. She does a wonderful job with our baby girl."
Nicole G.
Lisa R.
Pottstown, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.1
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have always had a passion for working with the elderly. I've worked as a personal care aid and have experience in companion care, bathing, dressing, ambulation, medication reminders,. had previous training n first aid and CPR. And I've been working with older ones and handicapped/disabled since I was a teen, and have had...
Lisa can also help with: Companionship, personal care, meal prep, dementia, home modification, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
3.0
"Lisa is very nice and willing to help in any way she can. Her health issues and weather sometimes made her undependable. She didn't take corrective criticism very well. She sometimes spoke about topics that were inappropriate in my opinion. She needed to be...
Former Member A.
Hi! Currently, I am a Special Education teacher at Twin Valley High School. I studied Elementary and Special Education at Bloomsburg University. I graduated with my Bachelors in 2012. I am certified to teach Elementary (K-6) and Special Education (N-12). I have worked as a High School Special Education Teacher for the past 7...
Charlotte R.
Pottstown, PA
$16-21/hr
Hi there,
My experience with special needs is mostly with people with cp however I am interested in helping anyone with special needs. I have experience lifting, bathing, feeding, and providing engaging entertainment.
I volunteered at a Muscular Dystrophy camp my junior year of high school. The little girl's parents dropped her off and I became her parent for the week. I had to take care of her by myself. I had a lot of fun and my best friend has muscular dystrophy. I am passionate about it because I met some great children when I was in high...
Ann B.
Pottstown, PA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced, professional, and strong work ethic. Criminal and child abuse clearances. I look forward to meeting!
Jessica F.
Pottstown, PA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Greetings!
My name is Jessica or Jessie. Very responsible & reliable child care. I'm very gentle, polite and good manners.
I'm willing to take care your most important and precious love. And follow any special instructions.
I have great references of a parents with autistic twins.
Thank you and will my pleasure to answer any...
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Greetings!
I would love to introduce myself. My name is Jessica, I'm a loving and caring nanny with yrs of experience with infants and toddlers. I have a granddaughter, which is my life.
Also, I'm about to complete my certification as an Early Child Assistance.
I'm bilingual *Spanish.
I'm here to take care of your most...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Jada T.
Pottstown, PA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! The lives of children are important to me and my goal is to inspire them during their developmental stages. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and I've also participated in programs for special needs children. Both experiences where very empowering and helped me learn more about children. I am...
Jada can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
4 children, 3 graduated, 1 in Pottsgrove High School . Experience working with special needs; MS, CP, Autism, Stroke Patients, Alzheimer's/ dementia, Bi-polar. CPR 1st aid certified. 10 plus yrs experience of working with elderly. Basically starting as a young teen working with family and friends. Very fulfilling and enjoyable...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Lindsey W.
Pottstown, PA
$17/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm Looking For A Monday Through Friday Job But Am Also Flexible With Weekends And Last Minute
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lindsey! I have 3 children a husband and a golden doodle named Toby! I currently work at a local elementary school as a paraprofessional/autistic support aid. I have done this for the past 5 years and absolutely love working with children! I am CPR certified and have all of my clearances.
I'd describe my...
I'm a childcare professional with over 15 years experience. I've worked as a babysitter, a nanny, in daycare, and as a preschool teacher. I have experience with children 0-13 years old, and am well versed in caring for children with special needs as well! I love doing crafts, taking kiddos for walks or hikes, and just generally...
Alicia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I enjoy providing quality care for people within their home and offer a range of services from companionship, personal hygiene, post-hospital convalescence, dementia care and hospice support services.
I had a 30-year career in community-based services and employee training and then made the rewarding choice to care for my aging...
Carol can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
I have worked for larger agencies, assisting families and individuals with disabilities. I am interested in continuing to give this type of support/companionship withing my local community. I am caring and supportive.
I work for Spring-Ford school district during school the year.. I love to read to children, do crafts, play games and go for walks. I stayed at home with my daughter until she was in first grade. I was also a nanny for 3 years. I taught preschool for 3 years two mornings per week. I have worked for Spring-Ford school district...
Janet C.
Pottstown, PA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Loving, Crafting, Care Giver That Loves To Read To Children.
I am looking for a babysitting/nanny position for this summer. I work for School District but have summers off. I am an instructional assistant in a full-time learning support class. I have worked for the district for 16 years. Prior to that I taught preschool. I have one grown daughter. I stayed home with her until she went to...
Janet can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Madeline G.
Pottstown, PA
$15-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi all! I am a 20-year-old college student looking forward to nannying or babysitting over the summer! I have babysat now for about 6 years. I love doing crafts, spending time outdoors and am willing to help with any school work. My previous experience includes taking care of and hanging out with my sibling who has special...
Madeline can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years experience working with young children. I have babysat in homes, worked as a teacher and assistant teacher in childcare centers, and worked as a full-time nanny. I currently volunteer once a month in the nursery at my church. I have also worked for 8 years with preschoolers with special needs.
Tracy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
4.0
"Tracy watched our twin girls on a part-time basis from when they were one year old until they were about two and a half. She also helped care for my third daughter who was born when my twins were 18 months old. Tracy is considerate and took time to play with and...
Karen C.
Holly K.
Douglassville, PA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My childcare experience began when working for Bayada nurses with special needs children. From there I worked with one family for 8 years caring for 4 children. After that, I worked for 1. 5 years as a paraeducator for BCIU. I took a few years off to raise my girls, ages 5 and 7, and now am. working part time as a preschool...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Holly was great and my kids really enjoyed her! She has a great attention to details approach and was very engaged with the kids. Highly recommended!"
Jenn S.
Showing 1 - 20 of 60
Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pottstown, PA
Sarah N.
5.0
Sarah has been caring for my 6 month old and is amazing! She is very responsive and reliable. She's very warm and caring, my baby loves her and she takes excellent care of her. If she has any questions about care she is quick to ask and is really engaged as a caregiver, she really gives kids 100%!
- Kaya C.
Hannah G.
5.0
She has really been a part of our family. We LOVE her. It is unfortunate that we are moving and she cannot come with us. She does a wonderful job with our baby girl.
- Nicole G.
Lisa R.
3.0
Lisa is very nice and willing to help in any way she can. Her health issues and weather sometimes made her undependable. She didn't take corrective criticism very well. She sometimes spoke about topics that were inappropriate in my opinion. She needed to be reminded of Standard Precautions: hand...
- Former Member A.
Tracy P.
4.0
Tracy watched our twin girls on a part-time basis from when they were one year old until they were about two and a half. She also helped care for my third daughter who was born when my twins were 18 months old. Tracy is considerate and took time to play with and teach my girls. She kept them on a...
- Karen C.
Holly K.
5.0
Holly was great and my kids really enjoyed her! She has a great attention to details approach and was very engaged with the kids. Highly recommended!
- Jenn S.
Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services
Special Needs Caregiver Articles
101 unique birthday party themes for kids
May 16th, 2023 Feeling lost when it comes to kids party themes? You’re definitely not alon... Read more
What is in-home daycare and how much will it cost me?
January 29th, 2025 In-home daycare — or family daycare, as it is also commonly known — is child care service in a caregiver’s home rather than in a commercial daycare center.<... Read more
After-school transportation: What’s included and how much it costs
January 29th, 2025 It’s 3 p.m., your son needs to go to swim lessons and your daughter has to get to soccer practice — but you and your partner don’t get off work for two more... Read more
How much does a nanny cost?
January 29th, 2025 If you’ve narrowed down your choice of child care options and decided that hiring a nanny is the right option for your family, you’re probably wondering: Ho... Read more
16 family Valentine’s Day ideas for a fun celebration together
January 27th, 2025 There’s a time and a place for romantic Valentine’s Day dinners and rowdy Galentine’s Day parties, but when kids enter the picture, these once-traditional a... Read more
Ratings for Pottstown, PA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Pottstown, PA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.