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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Wayne, PA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Wayne, PA
Grace S.
Newtown Square, PA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Grace:) I started in childcare at church Sunday school when I was about 15. I love working with kids of all ages and have experience with kids 3 months to 8 years old. I love to talk with them, draw with them, make scavenger hunts, set up obstacle courses, build pillow forts, play board games, have picnics...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Grace was awesome! My son loves her :)"
Hannah B.
Judith J.
Media, PA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Care, Help With Medicines Doctors Appointments Etc. Love Working With The Elderly ( Companion )
5.0
(3)
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: Dementia, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Judy has a heart of gold. This is one reason she makes such a wonderful caregiver. My son still speaks of her often. She is creative and dependable. "
Dawn B.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate, reliable, patient and professional caregiver seeking a position in childcare or elderly care with over 8 years experience in caring for children, 4 of which were with children with special needs, I am here to make parenting easier. Passionate about play, legos, and dolls are my thing... playing cars-my favorite....
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I don't even know where to start with Grace. Such a loving lady! I am a special need mom and Grace is a blessing to my family. Grace is very cautious with her care. She knows how to engage kids and even assisted with homework. My kids love her She is always here...
Serwa B.
Tasneem A.
Narberth, PA
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Tasneem (tess-neem). I am excited to create a caring and memorable experience for you and your child. I have taken First Aid and CPR training classes in the past, and am willing to get the certification renewed. I believe in treating children with kindness and compassion and will tend to their needs. I am an older...
Tasneem can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
5.0
"I recently hired Tasneem to take care of my 10 year old son after school. She has done an excellent job- very responsible, dependable and communicative. She also helps me out around the house. I highly recommend her! "
Danielle P.
Dacia B.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I was an ABA therapist for many years, specializing in Early Intervention. Since September 2020, I have helped children ages 5-12, with virtual schooling, including homework help and tutoring as needed. I tutored children ages 4-6 in preschool/school skills. I have been a caregiver for children, in 5 different families, ages 5...
5.0
"I don’t have enough words to express my love and appreciation for Dacia!! She began with us when my older son was about to turn two. They had an instant connection and I felt immediately comfortable and trusting of Dacia. She’s a confident, incredibly smart and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been involved in the early childhood development field for over 30 years,
I majored in child development in college. I have worked with infants through grade school, I also was an assistant director at a preschool in Los Angeles for nine years I have taught infants through Elementary school, also experience teaching...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Karen was my daughter's preschool teacher at Family Nurturing Center and became a dear friend of ours ever since. She absolutely adored Karen and they lovingly referred to each other as "sista." Karen always made her feel special and loved. She would take extra...
Deborah G.
Hi !!! My name is Linda. I have been working with children for five years. Throughout my experience, I have been blessed enough to work hands on with children who have special needs for the past two years. I am currently a special needs adviser at the School District of Philadelphia. The children that I have worked with ranges...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
" Linda is extremely calm and patient and has great ideas when it comes to children's behaviors. I have also utilized Linda as a pet sitter in my home while I was away. She enjoys spending time with children and always had my child excited about her coming over to...
Shari A.
I am an experienced special needs teacher who has worked with learners with special needs. I am a mother and have great experience in taking care of children and seniors with some special needs like autism and IDD, among others. I'm friendly , down to earth Individual who knows how to make friendly conversations
Lydia can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, dementia & more
Julia D.
Havertown, PA
$18-24/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Julia, I am currently a graduate student at Drexel University in their DPT program and am looking for a part time babysitting opportunity during the hours that I will not be in class. I have about 8 years of experience working with children of all ages. My experience includes; camp councilor for 3rd/4th grade...
Julia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
I currently work for the school district with special needs kids and love it so much!! I love being around children and I also have twin boys!! I have 10 plus years great experience with kids.. Very loving and caring reliable person!!
Gloria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
In 2008 I started my career working in childcare. I specialize in working with special needs children from new born to school aged. I strive to over excel all expectations while caring for children. I tutor, do arts and crafts, plan outdoor activities, and professionally redirect if needed. I have kept a zero accident safety...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Aissatou D.
Upper Darby, PA
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm Childcare professional since 2015. I worked with normal children and children with special needs. I will be graduating in May 2023 for bachelor's degree in Childhood education, and I am working right now as Registered Behavior Technic. ian too.
I love children and I like to be around them, for that reason I am going to...
Aissatou can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a licensed school counselor who currently works for an agency and am placed as a special education counselor in Pottsgrove Elementary school. I have experience working with children 6 months to 14 years old, multiple children, and children with special needs. I am super pet friendly!
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jordan J.
Clifton Heights, PA
$17-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a registered behavioral technician currently working at different school bases. I have experience working with children between the ages of 3 - 11. Additionally, I have experienced working with special needs such as cerebral palsy as well as children with autism.
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I'm confident and proud to be able to provide such care and support for all in need. My passion and drive keeps me wanting to learn more about how I can make a difference when the care is needed most.
Isabelle P.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
Bachelors In Special Education: Visual Impairment Education
Hi, my name is Isabelle and I am a senior at Kutztown University, where I am studying Elementary Education and Special Education (with a focus Visual Impairment Education)! I am fluent in Braille and am a huge animal lover. I love to cook, bake, craft, be in nature, and explore Philadelphia. I am certified to work with children...
Ashley H.
Malvern, PA
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I started working with kids when I started volunteering in the summer of 2015 at the summer camp I grew up going to. There, I cared for kids aged 5-17 over multiple years under a few different titles. I also have taken many here-and-there babysitting jobs over the years I worked there.
I started nannying in 2017 for a family...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi there! My name is Lilly, and I am a current student at Millersville University. I am from Broomall PA which is right outside of Philadelphia. I live on campus and am studying criminology. I plan to do some sort of social change work after graduation. I am in a sorority , where I make lifelong connections while giving back to...
Lilly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
In my undergraduate experience, I took a 9 credit course to become certified to work with individuals who are on the spectrum. I also minored in Exceptional education (special education) where I learned many techniques in working with behaviors and positive reinforcement. I have worked with a variety of diagnoses; Autism...
Anastasia R.
Philadelphia, PA
$27/hr • 8 yrs exp
Fun, Creative And Educated Sitter With A Passion For Early Childhood Development
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Passionate about child care with 8 years of experience caring for newborns to pre-teens, including children with special needs. First Aid and Infant CPR certified. Extensive infant care experience, having cared for a child from 5 months to nearly 2 years old. Proud godmother to a 3-month-old!
Skilled in creating engaging...
Anastasia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wayne, PA
Grace S.
5.0
Grace was awesome! My son loves her :)
- Hannah B.
Judith J.
5.0
She is friendly, kind and compassionate! We absolutely love her!
- Vera C.
Grace G.
5.0
Absolutely wonderful experience with Grace. She is so kind and loving, she even made our afraid of strangers baby laugh right away! We wish we could hire her more but are moving away from the area soon.
- Victoria E.
Tasneem A.
5.0
I hired Tasneem to care for my 10 year old son after school. She also takes care of my 2 dogs, cat and does household chores. She has been fantastic! She is very dependable, organized and responsible. I highly recommend her for all of your caregiving needs.
- Care member
Dacia B.
5.0
I don’t have enough words to express my love and appreciation for Dacia!! She began with us when my older son was about to turn two. They had an instant connection and I felt immediately comfortable and trusting of Dacia. She’s a confident, incredibly smart and intuitive caretaker. She did...
- Care member
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