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Anna-marie M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Bear, DE

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience
I am working towards becoming an Occupational Therapist because I love finding ways to help people reach their personal goals and highest potential. My experiences caring for those with special needs include: >Transport families to doctor's appointments and translate as needed. Assist families with transitions between airport...
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Carmen W.

Babysitter/Assistant Caregiver

Bear, DE

from
$16/hr
7 years experience
I am a babysitter with 7 years of experience with children aged 0-12. I have 5 years of extensive experience with caring for children with autism, mental illness and cognitive delay. From the age of 10 to now as a college student, I have always loved working with kids. I enjoy the arts and sciences, crafts and sports. I am...
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Barbara M.

Big Heart!

Bear, DE

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
I have experience with dementia and mental illness, autism non verbal. Handicapped physically and transporting from beds to baths to automobiles too. Catheter male and female. Blood pressure and record keeping. Plenty more. Experience is wisdom!! Life is experience!!
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Leonora R.

Bear, DE

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello, I love children of all ages. I've worked with mentally challenged adults. I have over 10 yrs of experience working, including multiples, infants, and children with special needs. I have experience with children of all ages. I enjoy arts/crafts and all age appropriate activities . I look forward to meeting you. I'd...
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Sheena T.

Cheerful Caring Caregiver

Newark, DE

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have almost 20 years experience working with seniors and individuals with disabilities. I have worked in nursing homes, home care, schools for children with disabilities, etc. Long lasting relationships have been formed with many of the families I've worked for. And I am no stranger to hard work. I enjoy conversations, getting...
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Dana A.

CNA And Mother Of 3 Now Adult Children

Newark, DE

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Worked under the supervision of an RN providing bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients on cardiac, hospice, dementia and many other ailments. I love making a personal bond with my clients and treat them with respect, dignity, and compassion. I like to help people gain independence and feel a sense of...
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Kandy B.

New Castle, DE

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I worked as a substitute teacher in the Colonel School District for special needs students for several years. I worked in a vocational program for special needs adults as a job coach and administrative assistant, I have been medication certified before, and CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoyed working as a special needs...

Katherine V. says "I am waiting on Kandy's availability for a future interview."

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Sabaina M.

My Info

New Castle, DE

4.8(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Base upon my experience in the health care field and length service . I can bring a tremendous input to my client making sure to meet their basic daily needs these included meal preparation, assist with bathing , doctor appointment, laundry and also to assist with errands and also assisting my clients with medication since I am...

Care Member says "Sabiana worked for us for over a year helping to take care of my mother. She was warm and kind and did everything necessary and more. She was reliable...

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Katherine M.

Newark, DE

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a 24-year-old child care professional with 5+ years of experience with ages 0-12. I graduated from University of Delaware in 2022 with a Human Services major and Disabilities Studies and Medical Social Services minors. I have experience with home based and center based care, including serving as a lead Infant/Toddler...

Kitty B. says "Kate has been a blessing to our family. She is reliable, mature and flexible. She is very sweet but can be strong and authoritative when needed to be. We...

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Madisyn A.

New Castle, DE

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a full time student at the University of Delaware with a range of experience with individuals with special needs. Although I am not going to school to pursue anything in this field in the future, many of my babysitting/nannying jobs in the past have been centered around kids with special needs. I have reliable...

Melanie W. says "We hired Madisyn when we came into town for a wedding. She keep our special needs son while we went to the wedding and reception. She took him to play...

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Darcy J.

I Have All Ages Experience And Experienced With Special Needs Infant .

Elkton, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
Hi. I'm Darcy. I have four grown successful kids of my own. I have been a nanny for 9 years now. My last position will end this summer, when I find my new family. I have been nanny to a downs syndrome little boy since birth and he is now 7 years old. Along with his younger sister. I do everything how you want things done. The...

Renee D. says "Darcy has been our wonderful nanny for almost 4 years now. I highly recommend her. She is always punctual, reliable, caring, and a great teacher. Any...

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Cynthia M.

Full Time Caregiver

Newark, DE

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I have been a paid babysitter since I was 12, I'm now 26. I have experience with kids of all ages, newborns included. As well as experience taking care of children with special needs and twins. I am currently nannying for an amazing family with 5 children under 7 (every Thursday and Saturday nights) I have been with them for...

Tara C. says "Cyndi is a fantastic babysitter. She was really great with my 7 year old twin daughters. One has special needs: Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum...

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Sheena T.

Friendly And Professional

Newark, DE

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I have almost 20 years of experience working with children and seniors with special needs. I am certified in CPR, first aide, and abdominal thrust. I am trust worthy, reliable, and immediately available for work.

Care Member says "Sheena has been a godsend to our family. She treats my sister like a family member. When my sister is having a particularly terrible day, Sheena will...

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Ella W.

Newark, DE

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Ella and a senior at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia! I'm moving back home to Newark, Delaware in December. I have always loved caring for and playing with children. I have grown up with many younger cousins and babysit them often. For a few years, I volunteered at the Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center in...

Kathryn C. says "Ella is amazing with our kids and puppy! Our kids adore her and she goes above and beyond for them. She is responsible, honest, and very dependable :)"

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Robin M.

Be Kind

Newark, DE

from
$20/hr
Errands
meal prep
I don't have a nursing degree. However, I have worked with special needs adults and have had training in transferring people correctly. I also took care of my mother for 2 years. I helped with meals, bathing, errands, appointments, and outings.
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Latisha L.

Loving & Experienced Nanny/Sitter

Elkton, MD

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Loving & Experienced Nanny/Sitter Caring for children isn't just a job-it's my passion. I have 22 years of experience with all ages, from infants to pre-teens, in daycare, preschool, and private home settings. CPR & First Aid Certified Skilled in infant/toddler & special needs care Early Childhood Education knowledge Meal...
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Sydnie A.

High school Babysitter Looking For A Summer Job.

Middletown, DE

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Sydnie I am a recent college graduate. I am a trustworthy babysitter with many years of experience looking after children on weekday evenings, weekends, and during school breaks (holidays, summer, etc). I have previously worked in an early childhood center as well as a camp counselor. I have worked with young...
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Nicole T.

Caring Professional

Newark, DE

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$24/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
errands
respite care
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
Caring professional, empathetic and kind person. I take pride in everything I do and will always provide good service. I show empathy and will always respect your boundaries. I've worked with people of special needs for many years. I'm CPR/First Aid and AED Certified. I have my own transportation and will accompany you to...
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Pamela M.

Trustworthy, Reliable And Passionate.

Newark, DE

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
personal care
meal prep
respite care
I have 10 years experience assisting with the elderly and people with special needs. Growing up I was very close with my aunt who had Down Syndrome and have grown a passion to help others. I have tons of patience and I am very caring. I can assist with meals, light house cleaning, medication management, bathing and running...
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Grace P.

Hey Guys

Newark, DE

from
$17/hr
6 years experience
I have over 6 years of experience both caregiving and working as an office manager for a home care agency. I am comfortable with working with any diagnosis and available to work any shift. Please feel free to reach out to set up a meet and greet.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.25/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Bear, DE

Special Needs Caregivers in Bear, DE are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kandy B.

I am waiting on Kandy's availability for a future interview.

- Katherine V.

Sabaina M.

Sabiana worked for us for over a year helping to take care of my mother. She was warm and kind and did everything necessary and more. She...

- Care member

Katherine M.

Kate has been a blessing to our family. She is reliable, mature and flexible. She is very sweet but can be strong and authoritative when...

- Kitty B.

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