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Find special needs caregivers in Villanova, PA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Villanova, PA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Villanova, PA

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Maegan S.


Villanova, PA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Villanova Student Looking For Part-time And/or Occasional Position

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Maegan, and I am a junior at Villanova University. I am from Long Beach, California, and I have experience working summers at the Newport Beach Tennis Club as a swim and water polo instructor. I have also been a private nanny to a family with 2 children and another family with a special needs (Autistic) teenager....
Maegan can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maegan was our nanny during the beginning of the pandemic and into the summer. She cared for my 10 & 12 year old. I knew that with Maegan that my kids were always safe and getting their school work done. After school and during the summer, she kept them very...

Cherie S.

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Doris A.


King of Prussia, PA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Most Loving Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Doris is a sincere, sweet and lovely lady with 10 years' experience. Doris is honored and rewarded to be of service to children, special needs cases and the elderly. Doris is patient and understanding with all special needs clients requiring many different levels of care. Your loved ones will be treated with love and compassion....
Doris can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Doris did a great job caring for my parents. She is a very caring individual who treats her patients as family. She has a energetic positive attitude and puts a lot of effort into everything she does. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a...

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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: Home modification, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

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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Pamela T.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certify Nurses Assistant, Home Health Aid, & Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Having over 20 years of experience in the nursing community has been rewarding to me. I gain my experiences in long term care facilities, hospitals, medical clinics and home health care which enabled me to develop nurses skills and techniques. My background experience is Surgery recovery, Fall risk, Alzheimer, Dementia, Cancer,...
5.0
"She is a very caring person and has a lot of patience. She takes a lot of pride in what she does. You can count on her!"

Anna S.

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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Child And Special Needs Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children and special needs for over 4 years; my oldest brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally delayed. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We were in town for medical appointments at CHOP and I reached out to Margaret to watch my daughter so I could have some me time in the city. She was excellent with my daughter and gave her Gtube meds. Very professional highly recommend her!!"

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Christine W.


Drexel Hill, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Preschool Teacher Looking For A Nanny Position

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 12 years of experience caring for young children in numerous professional settings. I am CPR and first-aid certified. I have a CDA in Early Childhood Education and I am in college to receive an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with children with special needs and learned a variety of...
Christine can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Christine is an absolutely fantastic care giver! We hired her to take care of our toddler 3 days a week and feel so lucky to have had her! She is patient, kind, creative, and just overall wonderful. Our daughter developed and grew leaps and bounds in the short time...

Samantha D.

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Jenice S.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-35/hr8 yrs exp

Responsible And Caring Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a nurses aide (CNA) with 8 years experience in healthcare including both at home and in a long term care facility. I'm able to provide assistance with all aspects of daily living and checking vital signs too. I've worked with children and adults with both physical and mental disabilities. I cared for my great grandmother...
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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$40-58/hr5 yrs exp

Excellent Care For Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs my entire life; my older brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally retarded. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is most extensive...
5.0
"Margaret has been working with our family supporting our young adult son who has Cerebral Palsy. Our experience with Margaret has shown her to be caring, thoughtful, reliable and responsible. She proactively looks for ways to improve our son's daily care and his...

Chris H.

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Kara C.


Plymouth Meeting, PA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny / Babysitter SUMMER ONLY

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kara and I am looking for a full-time nanny position for this summer as I get out of school May 10th and return August 29th. I have a sister with Down Syndrome, so I definitely have experience with taking care of individuals with special needs. Also, my second cousin has 5 kids, one 8 years old, another 6 years...
Kara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kara is our neighbor and has taken care of our kids (almost 5 year-old girl and 3 year-old boy) for some time. It is really important to us that someone isn't just watching our kids, but that we have someone who will engage with them, get on their level, and play...

Lisa S.

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Sadla G.


Norristown, PA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time/full-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Sadla, I am 37 years old, and I live in East Norriton . I'm looking for a part-time position (mornings). I have a lot of previous experience with infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. I also have a focused experience of working with special needs children. I worked for 6 years for the same family as a nanny....
Sadla can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Wonderful caregiver. Doesn't get any better! "

Melissa M.

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Patti C.


Blue Bell, PA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available, Seniors, Errands, Disabled

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am presently seeking a part-time position as a companion/community navigator providing help in and out of the home.
5.0
"Patti worked with me both inside and outside my home for about 5 months for 25 hours per week to provide companionship and help while I was in a very depressed state. Patti is a very nice and patient and energetic person and it's apparent that she has a lot of...

Gene C.

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Karen D.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr

Mount Airy And Vicinity Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as a social worker for over 25 years with children in a variety of settings. In the past few years I have worked as a substitute teacher in the school district of Phila as well as with individual children with special needs.
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
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Angelica K.


Darby, PA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant: Available Weekends Only: Every Sat & Every Other Sun

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Currently working with Autistic teenager with tuberous sclerosis have been his aide for 3 yrs and am seeking weekend work on my days off
5.0
"She is awesome and such a caring person!!! I am so grateful to have her. She is a gem"

Karen G.

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Sharonda S.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a 33-year-old female experienced caregiver seeking employment as a independent contractor or with a company. I have 10+ years experience in providing care for both Children and Older Adults in the home setting. I am a CPR Certified CNA skilled in assisting with daily activities of living including: -Bathing -Feeding (By...
Sharonda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We love Sharonda!! Amazing babysitter who made me feel comfortable leaving my special needs daughter @home. Always on time too, will continue to use!"

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Katelin P.


Havertown, PA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

College Graduate With Teaching Degree Who Is Spontaneous And Loves Kids!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

About Myself: I'm a 25-year-old working professional who works a steady day job during the week. I've been nannying since I was about 14 and took 2 years off from Care. com while transitioning into a job relocation in PA. I've since missed the loving and lasting bonds I formed with the families on this site and what 25-year-old...
Katelin can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Katelin showed up early to babysit and did everything possible to make me feel comfortable with her watching my son. I was very nervous as she was the first real babysitter our 8 month old has ever had and he is my first born. She was wonderful! She sent us text...

Kassandra P.

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Greta R.


Bala Cynwyd, PA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Evening And Weekend Care Giving

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special education teacher who has worked with children preschool to 12th grade with various needs including emotional support. As an individual and family, I have been on the care team for friends and family with medical conditions.
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Marnie F.


Philadelphia, PA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver With Full Time Job Looking For Extra Work Once In A While

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 20 years experience. I love kids and all throughout college and high school and living in DC afterwards I worked as a nanny and babysitter and also spent summers as a camp counselor for kids with special needs. I am getting married this year and want a little bonus money to help with cost. I keep in touch with little ones...
Marnie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Marnie was very caring and interacted well with our 11 month old son. She did his bath and bedtime routine without issue. Would definitely hire her again. "

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Jennifer L.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and have worked for two and a half years in home health care with a variety of seniors ranging from multiple different special needs I have also worked three years in a long term nursing home for seniors with dementia/Alzheimer. I spent one and a half year in a residential care home for adults...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I’ve worked with Jen for a few years on nightshift. she is very dedicated and reliable. "

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Sadla G.


Norristown, PA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hello, my name is Sadla, and I'm 33 years old, I'm a nursing student. I live in King of Prussia, Pa and I'm looking for a live-out babysitter/ nanny position. I have a lot of experience with kids including special needs. I worked for 6 years for the same family as a nanny. They have 3 wonderful kids and one of them, the eldest,...
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Sheri S.


Malvern, PA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Your Little's Life Coach

Greetings, my name is Sheri, I love children and I love teaching. I have taught in a variety of classroom and private school settings. In addition to raising my own children, I have cared for children in various settings for over 40 years. I have had the privilege of working with a special needs adult for over 10 years. I have...
Sheri can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"That Sheri has been a most valued employee. She has been a wonderful teach for my Daughter. She has a perfect work ethic. Sheri has been with my daughter since early 2013. We are sorry to loose her on our team."

Linda B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Villanova, PA

Maegan S.

5.0

I have known Maegan since she was born. She was my sons "helper" two summers ago. My son is autistic and Maegan would drive him, do fun activities, go out to eat, basically entertain him while I was at work. I love her and you would be LUCKY to have her care for your children.

- Jody S.

Doris A.

5.0

Doris did a great job caring for my parents. She is a very caring individual who treats her patients as family. She has a energetic positive attitude and puts a lot of effort into everything she does. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a caregiver for their loved one.

- Care member

Judith J.

5.0

She is friendly, kind and compassionate! We absolutely love her!

- Vera C.

Pamela T.

5.0

She is a very caring person and has a lot of patience. She takes a lot of pride in what she does. You can count on her!

- Anna S.

Margaret R.

5.0

We were in town for medical appointments at CHOP and I reached out to Margaret to watch my daughter so I could have some me time in the city. She was excellent with my daughter and gave her Gtube meds. Very professional highly recommend her!!

- Care member

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