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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Springfield, PA

The average posted rate is $31/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Springfield, PA

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Katelynn G.


Springfield, PA

$58/hr10 yrs exp

Safety First, But Let's Definitely Have Lots Of Fun Too!

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy fostering an interactive, healthy, structured (but not rigid), and safe environment while sharing my passion for curiosity! If you ask any of the kiddos I've had the pleasure of spending time with what my 'rules' are, they'll tell you: 1. safety first 2. have FUN!!!!! I've been a nanny, babysitter, pet/plant/house...
Katelynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katelynn was fantastic with our 2-year-old when we needed care for a few full days! "

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Katelynn G.


Springfield, PA

$35-50/hr7 yrs exp

Empathetic Caregiver

From a young age I've volunteered in special education classrooms as a student helper, was employed at KidsPeace (crisis intake & residential clients), to volunteering with various organizations as an adult which gave me exposure on so many levels, to caring for an immediate family member with a severe TBI, and first-hand...
As a childcare provider with five years of experience, I'm dedicated to supporting families and nurturing the well-being of children. My passion for caregiving stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting children's lives. I consider myself a patient, calm, creative, and friendly...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Deborah D.


Springfield, PA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Live Out Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 24 years experience as an in-home childcare provider. I have worked with special needs, newborns, infant twins and toddlers, plus have assisted in everyday household tasks.
Deborah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hello! I am Ciara, and I will be entering my Senior year at Pennsylvania State University, majoring in Biobehavioral Health. I have aspirations of attending Occupational Therapy school following my graduation. During my break from college, I am seeking a summer nanny position. I have prior experience as a nanny for families...
Ciara can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
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Pangaea S.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-50/hr7 yrs exp

Well Rounded Student With Child, Pet And Home Care Experience, References And Clearances Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Pangaea and I am a local nanny and pre med student! I live in the Center City/South Philadelphia neighborhood. I've been a nanny for the last 7 years with lots of experience with newborn and toddlers! I love my job more than anything! I also give night nursing care, pet sitting and house sitting! I'm very...
Pangaea can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Interactive, kind, reliable, truly cares about the children she nannies for. Is also great at communicating during the day sending pictures and updates. Trustworthy and dependable! Will work with her again !"

Tina E.

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Linda M.


Morton, PA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver And Pet Sitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm available to provide services any time on the weekends as well as early mornings, evenings from 6 p.m. on, Monday through Friday. I'm a mom to three lovely girls, all in college so I have experience with infants all the way through teenage years. I also have experience with children with special needs and am an...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Linda was wonderful with our three young kiddos. She's friendly, caring, responsible, and fun. We highly recommend her!"

Jamie R.

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Mary F.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver for Infants and Toddlers

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a licensed nurse, looking for a change of pace. My career in nursing has provided me with 25 years of experience, caring for people in an acute care setting, as well as in their homes. Additionally, I have been fortunate to have had the pleasure of working in a facility for children with special needs. The children that...
5.0
"We have known Mary for over two years and she has always gone above and beyond our expectations with the level of care she provides for our children. She is dedicated, hard working, and devoted to our family. She creates a safe and loving environment that allows us...

Mark S.

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Janelle G.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter & Teacher

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 15+ years of experience, working with children aged birth to 17. I have experience working with children with special needs. I am first aid and CPR certified, and I have an Early Childhood degree.
Janelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Janelle was great! Helped my wife with our newborn daughter and 5 y/o son while I was out coaching. She did all the dishes, played with our son while my wife tended to our daughter and even put all my sons toys away that him and my wife played with. My 5 y/o...

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Towana M.


Philadelphia, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing And Hospice Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I believe my qualifications and experience make me the ideal candidate for this job. I have over 20 years of nursing experience in personal care and rehabilitation for hundreds of patients. I am very reliable, responsible, and compassionate, and I specialize in providing comfort care and emotional support for my patients and...
Towana can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Towana has been very helpful with my situation. I appreciate that she is punctual, detailed, dependable, and also very friendly to work with. I would definitely recommend Towana when looking for a caregiver for your loved one."

Michael S.

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Hannah J.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced And Dependable Babysitter

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

NOTE: I currently have a full-time nanny position, so I am only accepting one-time evening or weekend jobs. I have two years teaching and tutoring experience. I worked at an after-school program for two years. I have been a nanny since 2021, and have worked with several families. I have experience with kids with behavioral...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My son loved her at first glance!!!! She is amazing. I will definitely hire her again. We had a no show and she showed up in less than 2 hours! Very dependable and that can be hard to find on this app!"

Paige H.

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Ana M.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families. Available between July 1-July 5 My name is Ana. I am a full time nanny M-F but since it's summer and I have my school break I am looking for extras on weekends. I have almost 9 years of experience with children of all ages, especially newborns and toddlers. I am very creative with sensory and educational...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ana is a very dependable, energetic, creative, warm, reliable and competent caretaker. She has vast experience with kids with special needs, and she deals with any exceptional situation with a very loving, caring and patient approach."

Joy S.

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Judith J.


Media, PA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Thank you for your time and consideration now and in the future! ! I reside in Media and I work part time for an Agency in Exton I was interested in picking up more hours Special needs care available. I work in there Wisconsin school district of kettle moraine with the special-needs boy from 2nd to 11th grade and also had...
5.0
"I have Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III, so I use a wheelchair and I have brittle bones. Judy was my aid in school from 2nd grade to 11th grade. Throughout all those years she did a phenomenal job. Making sure I was safe was always her top priority. She was always...

Christian R.

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Theresa B.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

PT/FT Caregiver For Infants & Toddlers

I have a absolute passion for caring for people, which is what originally brought me to this site. However, I also have 7 years of experience working with infants and toddlers. My 3 year experiences at a daycare/summer camp educated and gave me the experience I have. During school hours, I was responsible for not only ensuring...
5.0
"I would love to provide you with a review for Theresa. She help me to take care of my youngest daughter from a newborn and now as needed. My daughter is now 5 years old. I have knew Theresa for over 14 years. She also worked at my friends day care center. She is...

Erica B.

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Kimberly E.


Glen Mills, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Companion

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

More than 15 years senior care giving experience. Have a lot of experience with dementia, stroke patients and Parkinson's patients. I have years of experience with stroke victims, dementia, special needs adults. Was also a teachers assistant for Special Education students Kindergarten thru age 21). I have always been a...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kim was a true answer to our prayers. She cared for my mom, who has advanced dementia, with such love and kindness. When Kim was with my mom, I knew every detail would be well attended. Kim has my complete recommendation to any family who is looking to hire a...

Sam D.

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Judith J.


Media, PA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care, Help With Medicines Doctors Appointments Etc. Love Working With The Elderly ( Companion )

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Multiple years experience with the elderly , dementia, special needs children and adults. I worked in the Wisconsin school district with special-needs students for 9 yrs working with special and regular ed students along w with volunteering and working in the health room as needed providing care for sick and injured students.,...
Judith can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Not only is Judy punctual and dependable, but she is also an all-around fantastic person to know, and one of the kindest, biggest-hearted people I've ever met. Judy was my one-on-one aid from 2nd to 10th grade. We created a priceless and unforgettable friendship...

Christian R.

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Nicole C.


Philadelphia, PA

$23-45/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time/ Date Night Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Nicole a recent grad from Colorado State University. A little bit about me, I graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been working as a nanny for 5 years and babysitting for about 4 years. As my time as a nanny, I worked with a variety of families in which each was special in their own...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Nicole was timely, professional and very sweet with our kids. She even kept the house tidy. I would highly recommend her!"

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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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Kiera K.


Chester, PA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Meet Kiera: Your Fun And Reliable Babysitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi!, I'm Kiera, a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with a deep passion for working with children from newborns to 16 years old. I am certified in CPR and First Aid, prioritizing safety in every aspect of my care. Currently, I work as a nanny for a special needs child, providing personalized care and developing...
Kiera can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was so good my baby didn't want her to leave lol would recommend and she was on time !!!!"

Rcahell B.

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Katherine R.


Havertown, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As far back as I can remember, I have had a heart for elderly and impaired people. Good thing because, I have had the privilege of being the sole parent, advocate and caregiver for my son who has Asperger's. He is now 27 years old, and he is doing well. Currently, I am working part-time as a caregiver for an adult woman who has...
5.0
"Katherine is a truly compassionate and caring person. She helps me look after my developmentally disabled sister, and has always gone above and beyond just the 'responsibilities' of the job, in order to develop and maintain a real relationship with her. She is the...

Karen R.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Springfield, PA

Katelynn G.

5.0

We love Miss Katelynn!! She was great with our 4yo for an afternoon and while we were gone for a long day trip! :)

- Stephanie H.

Pangaea S.

5.0

The first time I left my infant with anyone who wasn't family or a close friend, it was with Pangaea- who then shortly after felt like both! She made us feel so at ease, showed up early, helped with anything we needed and kept us updated the whole time we were out - with photos (I didn't even ask...

- Lisa G.

Linda M.

5.0

Linda babysits our 3 kids (ages 8, 6, and 3) on a regular basis. She relates wonderfully to all our children (including our 3-year old with ASD), and they look forward to seeing her. She can easily entertain all 3 kids, and she notices their best qualities. Linda is reliable, punctual, and a...

- Shamita C.

Mary F.

5.0

We have known Mary for over two years and she has always gone above and beyond our expectations with the level of care she provides for our children. She is dedicated, hard working, and devoted to our family. She creates a safe and loving environment that allows us to leave the home every day...

- Mark S.

Janelle G.

5.0

Janelle was great! Helped my wife with our newborn daughter and 5 y/o son while I was out coaching. She did all the dishes, played with our son while my wife tended to our daughter and even put all my sons toys away that him and my wife played with. My 5 y/o immediately took to her as soon as she...

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