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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Reading, PA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Reading, PA

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Chimene L.


Reading, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Preparation

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I have 20 years of experience in the Human Services Field. Also I'm a certified nursing Assistant and my background is very diverse, ranging from childcare services to caring for people with special needs and the elderly.
Chimene can also help with: Dementia, visiting nurse, respite care, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Hi, my name is Jailene. About me: I studied Early Childhood Education and volunteered at child care facilities while in school. I also have experience as an RBT working with children who have special needs. I currently work with middle school aged children so I'm open to kids of all ages! I'm outgoing, attentive, and creative!...
Jailene can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ziarah S.


Temple, PA

$15-50/hr6 yrs exp

Creative Artist Looking To Be A Sitter

Hi I'm Ziarah I'm an inspiring, passionate fashion designer and creative director! I am pursuing to move to new york and further my purpose. I've always loved being around and taking care of children with such bubbly, imaginative, and creative energy! Experience in working with children as young as 8 months alongside having a...
I have experience with older adults as I was a case manager for older adults with special needs for 4. 5 years. I also helped care for my grandmother when she was on hospice.
Chandra can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation
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Emily S.


Mohnton, PA

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Emily and I have worked with kids for about two years in a daycare/preschool. I have experience with special needs and kids from 2 months - 13 years old. I can cook and I am very creative and artistic also love the outdoors! I am willing to help children of any age range. I am the oldest sibling and I strive to be a...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I love children and adults that are physically challenged. I have a neighbor who has a daughter in a wheel chair and is mentally challenged. My best friend also has two siblings that are physically challenged. I have taken care of these three precious people on a regular basis over the years! I wouldn't trade those hours for...
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Amy K.


Robesonia, PA

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

I am able to help those with special needs with my background in health care as an aid and now a registered nurse. I have the medical background to know medications, administrations, feedings, monitoring a critical episode and knowing when to intervene.
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. Experience with special needs children, and children of all ages
Carrie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Nicky H.


Shoemakersville, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Senior And Adult Care

For the past five years I've been a CNA at different nursing homes. I absolutely love what I do. I'm choosing to leave nursing homes to do home care for more one on one care. I've worked with children, adults, and seniors. I have experience in elderly care, special needs, dementia, rehab, multiple, and respite. I take pride in...
Nicky can also help with: Respite care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Kaishla G.


Temple, PA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

My younger brother is diagnosed with cerebral palsy and I have cared for him his entire life. I am also majoring in Special education and have volunteered in the life skills room for 4 years in high school.
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Lisa R.


Pottstown, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

4.1

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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, mobility assistance, dementia, home modification, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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.

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Kirsten K.


Kutztown, PA

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Speech Therapist Mommy Looking To Care For Other Children

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Kirsten. I am a licensed speech therapist with a focus in working with special needs children. I enjoy crafts, books, the outdoors, and any fun engaging activities that children can experience to learn new skills. I have 12+ years experience with care/ babysitting. I have been hired on care. com in the...
Kirsten can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kirsten was amazing with my 6 month old. She was also very sweet with my 5 and 3 year olds. She was always a few minutes early and willing to stay later if I needed to. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for good quality childcare."

Anna R.

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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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Gabrielle P.


Bechtelsville, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Gabby. I have 10+ years experience as a babysitter, was employed as an assistant teacher at a Keystone Stars accredited facility for 3 years, spent 2. 5 years employed as a nanny to a special needs child, and was an after-school caregiver last year, providing transportation for extracurriculars. I enjoy doing a variety...
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gabby has been wonderful with my two girls. She is a very responsible driver, reliable, and has developed a friendship with them - sharing recipes, books, etc. I highly recommend her!"

Care member

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Jessica F.


Pottstown, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Baby Sitter Or Nanny

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

5.0
"Jesse exceeded our expectations when it comes to what every parent looks for in a baby sitter. She is reliable, compassionate, & professional. She has helped our son learn new things & words. She has put our minds at ease when we both are working. She loved our...

Noel H.

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Holly K.


Douglassville, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, 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.

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Jessica F.


Pottstown, PA

$25/hr3 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...
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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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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...

Care member

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Kiara R.


Alburtis, PA

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Friendly And Patient Respectful And Responsible

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I can work with special needs children. I'm patient and calm energetic. Sweet loving and willing to provide amazing service.
Kiara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Kiara has been our sitter for almost 2 months, our baby is 5 months old. She babysits 2 days a week, she is amazing with our baby. Kiara is very reliable and knowledgeable."

Nadia W.

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Olivia Q.


Ephrata, PA

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Future Teacher

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Reading, PA

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.

Kirsten K.

5.0

Kirsten was amazing with my 6 month old. She was also very sweet with my 5 and 3 year olds. She was always a few minutes early and willing to stay later if I needed to. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for good quality childcare.

- Anna R.

Gabrielle P.

5.0

Gabby has been wonderful with my two girls. She is a very responsible driver, reliable, and has developed a friendship with them - sharing recipes, books, etc. I highly recommend her!

- Care member

Jessica F.

5.0

Jesse exceeded our expectations when it comes to what every parent looks for in a baby sitter. She is reliable, compassionate, & professional. She has helped our son learn new things & words. She has put our minds at ease when we both are working. She loved our child as if he was her own, and we are...

- Noel H.

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.

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