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60 special needs caregivers are listed in West Chester, PA

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in West Chester, PA

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Amara S.


West Chester, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Weekly Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Amara. I have 10 years of childcare experience, starting from being a mother's helper as an early teen. More recently, I graduated from West Chester University in 2021 with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology. During college, I worked as the director of a Before and After School program that caters to the...
Amara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amara is very patient even though my baby initially refused to play with strangers. They end up played very happily. I'm so relieved "

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Samantha D.


West Chester, PA

$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nursing Student Looking For Summer Work!

Hi! My name is Samantha. I graduated from Shippensburg University in 2016 with my bachelors in sociology. I am currently in nursing school at Delaware County Community College and looking for child care or senior care opportunities. I have a lot of experience in homecare, nursing home, and working with children with special...
Samantha can also help with: Dementia, home modification, visiting nurse, hospice services, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Samantha is amazing! We love her. She is like part of our family now. She is very caring and is patient with my dad. Highly recommend her!"

Diane C.

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Elizabeth L.


West Chester, PA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Knowledge

I have work with seniors doing some care or total care, I have experience with special people since I worked for an agency before and I had to care for some special kids,
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Cheryl D.


West Chester, PA

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver

While in the education field, I worked in a special needs classroom with children who were both verbal and non-verbal, children on the Autism Spectrum and with behavioral disorders. My experiences have led me to care for an amazing child with Autism for a couple of years. All of these children have impacted my life and have...
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Britta P.


West Chester, PA

$16-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

Caregiver With Special Needs Experience

I have a sibling with special needs and have spent time with the special needs community throughout my whole life! My most recent job was as a Direct Support Professional for adults with intellectual disabilities. It's important to me that every individual be treated with care, support, openness, and respect. Everyone's needs...
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Shelby S.


West Chester, PA

$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

- Focused on safety as a number one priority. - Communicated openly with all members of the family, decreasing stress-related arguments and increasing emotional regulation of the child. - Cultivated an environment where the child felt safe and valued. - Worked with the child negotiating screen time, bedtime, sweets, etc. while...
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Rupa N.


West Chester, PA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Board Certified Behavior Analyst & Special Education Teacher

I have been a BCBA for 3 years and was a Special Educator for 4 years. In my current role, I am responsible for training staff and teachers on strategies for behavior reduction and skill acquisition K-12. In my role as a special education teacher, I worked with adolescents on life skills and behavior reduction.
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Amanda W.


West Chester, PA

$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

At Penn State I am a junior studying special education. I worked as a camp counselor/ job coach for teenagers and adults with special needs for four summers.
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Katherine M.


West Chester, PA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced and caring MSW with over 10 years experience working successfully with individuals who have emotional and developmental challenges.
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Monica H.


West Chester, PA

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

My name is Monica and I have been working with children for 6 years. I have had multiple babysitting jobs with children ranging from 6 months to 16 years of age. I worked as a teachers assistant at an elementary school for two years and I am an experienced sport coach. I have three years of experience working with individuals...
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Samantha D.


West Chester, PA

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Samantha and I have my bachelors in sociology from Shippensburg University. I am currently in nursing school at Delaware County Community College. I have my CNA as well with experience working with seniors in the home and in facilities. I also worked as a TSS and PCA helping children with special needs in their...
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Angela J.


West Chester, PA

$14-29/hr • 2 yrs exp

CareGiver

I am a mother of 4 beautiful children, all of whom are older, and two grand babies. I have a passion for helping & caring for people. I have been a caregiver for over 3 years now & was a CNA years ago before changing career paths, but came back to working hands on with individuals on a part time basis. Experience with Special...
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Turath A.


West Chester, PA

$35-40/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi Everyone My Name Is Turath

I have experience with special need around 8 years ago I have CPR and first aid and a medical assistant I love my job because I like to help people as much possible I am available 7 days a week.
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Cheyenne A.


West Chester, PA

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

First experience with special needs was when I was 5 years old, I had just been adopted into a family who had already adopted another child. His name was J, as we grew up together I realized he was a little different than what I was used to. I learned to adapt my behavior around him, and I learned how to give him the assistance...
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Vanessa O.


West Chester, PA

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Vanessa and I am a nursing student at West Chester University. I love being & caring for all types of people with special needs and I acquire the knowledge from a nursing student's perspective. I will keep your loved one safe and most importantly make them feel loved! I look forward to hearing from you!
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Rachael S.


West Chester, PA

$15-20/hr

Part-time / Full-time Caregiver Available

I am a certified special education teacher in the state of Pennsylvania. I have worked in life skills, autistic support, and multiple disabilities classrooms during my undergraduate student teaching. I have worked individually with students with a range of exceptionalities including autism, downs syndrome, oppositional defiant...
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Joelle S.


West Chester, PA

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Flexible Babysitter Who Is Open To All Ages And Comfortable With Whatever You Need!

Ive worked with lots of different ages! I work consistently with a family which has a 9mo 2-year-old and 4-year-old but have been with them for the past two years so experienced with all age levels as they grew. The 4-year-old was diagnosed with ASD so I have special needs experience aswell. Currently a speech and language...
Joelle can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sarah V.


West Chester, PA

$18-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Sarah - Media PA - Master Of Social Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am a 26-year-old MSW Candidate (expected graduation May 2022), and have worked with kids ages 4-17 at my school internship - including kids with special needs. My babysitting experience includes children ages 8 mos - 5 yrs. I worked as a Pediatric Medical Office Assistant, and occasionally supported children who...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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Samantha D.


West Chester, PA

$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Babysitter Part-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a graduate from Shippensburg University! I have my bachelors in sociology. I am currently in nursing school and looking for child care or senior care opportunities. I have a lot of experience in homecare, nursing home, and working with children with special needs at school and in home as a TSS/PCA. I also am a certified...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Ava G.


West Chester, PA

$22/hr • 3 yrs exp

I am currently a sophomore at the University of Georgia and I'm looking for a summer job from May-July. I've always been enthusiastic about working with children. I have 7 years of experience working with children with special needs and 3 years of experience being a summer babysitter. I have a car and would comfortable driving...
Ava can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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