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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Reading, PA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Reading, PA
Gabby Y.
Reading, PA
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Gabby, and I would love the opportunity to babysit your child. I am currently in college, majoring in Special Education, and I have hands-on experience working with children with special needs. My passion for education and my nurturing nature make me a great fit for this role. I am patient, responsible, and...
Gabby can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Chimene L.
Reading, PA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Preparation
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: Visiting nurse, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Jailene M.
Reading, PA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Rosanna L.
Leesport, PA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
10+ Year Experienced Certified Teacher, Tutor, And Pet Lover
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
TUTOR- I am a dual certified in elementary and special education. I have 15 years of tutoring experience along with 10 years of special education teaching experience. I have taught students with special needs from ages 4-21 inclusively. I have a multitude of experience in a variety of disabilities including but not limited to...
Chandra K.
Blandon, PA
$12-50/hr
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, transportation, errands, meal prep
Rosanna L.
Leesport, PA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am dual certified in elementary and special education. I have 15 years of tutoring experience along with 10 years of special education teaching experience. I have taught students with special needs from ages 4-21 inclusively. I have a multitude of experience in a variety of disabilities including but not limited to Autism...
Rosanna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Emily S.
Mohnton, PA
$18/hr • 2 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
Elisabeth A.
Mohrsville, PA
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
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...
Amy K.
Robesonia, PA
$17-22/hr • 1 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.
Carrie B.
Reinholds, PA
$13-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, respite care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Kaishla G.
Temple, PA
$10-15/hr • 6 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.
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: Personal care, companionship, home modification, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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.
Kirsten K.
Kutztown, PA
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Speech Therapist Mommy Looking To Care For Other Children
4.0
(5)
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, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(1)
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
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ms Stephanie is kind, loving and dependable. She was amazing caring for my son. Cared for him like her own child and I will always be very grateful for that. Highly recommend her as a caregiver for children of any age."
Christine P.
5.0
(1)
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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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.
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.
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.
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
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