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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Reading, PA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Reading, PA
Yoleidy R.
Reading, PA
$14-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider with three years of experience, and I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I believe every child is unique and deserves a safe, nurturing environment to thrive. My creativity and patience allow me to engage children in a variety of activities that promote learning and fun. I...
Yoleidy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, respite care, visiting nurse
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kellie Ann M.
Leesport, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic Full-time Worker Who Enjoys Watching Animals And Children As A Side Job
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a former Police Officer and currently am a full-time worker in Cyber Security looking for part-time work for occasional date nights, afternoons, or weekends. I am a 31-year-old energetic young woman looking to have fun with kids doing any activities with different ranges of children. I have experience with infants-teenagers...
Kellie Ann can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Kellie was extremely responsive and responsible with my daughter. She took really great care of her and I would highly recommend her for any of your childcare needs!"
Care member
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...
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: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
When I was about 15-16 years old I babysat three children for one of my neighbors for about two or three summers. I also worked at a special needs camp for kids with Autism over the summer of my sophomore and junior years of high school. While there I was a camp counselor and helped the children through the day with various...
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs 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: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, dementia & 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: Dementia, companionship, personal care, home modification, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
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, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kirsten had watched my children over the summer for several years. She kept them busy with many outdoor activities such as walks and park visits. They enjoyed their time with her!"
Care member
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, light cleaning, 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.
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
4.8
(5)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessie is great! She is warm, friendly, and has a big heart. She is patient and kind with my 3 year old and 18 month old. She knows how to manage tantrums in a calm & patient manner, and does not get flustered. She sings to my kids, and teaches them words. She...
Manish S.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, 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.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Reading, PA
Kellie Ann M.
5.0
Kellie was extremely responsive and responsible with my daughter. She took really great care of her and I would highly recommend her for any of your childcare needs!
- Care member
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.
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
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