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Amber D.

Claymont, DE

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$10/hr
I am currently a Special education teacher. I work in a multi-age group, with students with different needs.
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Claymont, DE

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$25/hr
As a certified nursing assistant and a caregiver for over 25 years, I have been trained in different areas in the health care field. I have cared for young children to adults with different types of disabilities. In addition to that, I prepare amazing meals for families and also do light housekeeping, laundry, errands and...
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Tutor, Personal Caregiver, Companion, Self-directed Support

Claymont, DE

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified Art teacher. I currently am a self directed support person for a 30-year-old woman with special needs. I have three teenage children. I have experience with children of all ages. I also worked for 4 years as a councellor and Art director at a camp for elementary age children with social, emotional, and economic...
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Super Fun Sitter

Claymont, DE

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Jordan S from Claymont, DE Hi! Im a very playful, patient, and caring person. I have about 6 years of experience working with kids around the ages of 6 months old to toddlers/school age children. I've worked throughout my middle school and high school years with children with special needs and have watched my siblings and other...
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Claymont, DE

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$10/hr
6 years experience
I have nannied for a family for 6 years they have three boys from all age groups. I picked kids up from school took them to their after school programs/sports, made dinner helped with homework. I am currently a Special Education Teacher, at a special needs school. I enjoy working with all age group of students with different...
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Claymont, DE

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
Hi! My name is Sanaa, and I'm a first-year college student with a strong background in child care. I've been affiliated with the YMCA for the past four years, where I gained extensive experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. I am certified in CPR, first aid, and epilepsy training, and I'm...
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Claymont, DE

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
light cleaning
dementia
errands
meal prep
I am currently a companion for a special needs woman 1 day a week. Transporting her for errands, social interactions in the community, safety, and friendship. I enjoy our time together helping her. I am looking for 1 or 2 days more helping your loved one.
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Experienced Part Time Care Giver

Garnet Valley, PA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Hi. My name is Melanie. I have a Master's degree in clinical studies and a longtime career in healthcare, now a child caregiver for over 15 years for children ages 12 months-adult, with/without special needs ages 4yo and up. I enjoy exploring things they enjoy and introducing things when they wish to explore in a safe setting. I...

Cathy M. says "Melanie has been a key part of our family functioning! She is wonderful with our children. We appreciate her every day!"

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Mariana - Experienced Care-provider

Woodlyn, PA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 10+ yrs of experience. I've worked with multiple children, twins, elderly and special needs. I am a mother my self and understand the struggle parents have when it comes to finding someone trustworthy and reliable. I do tutoring, transportation, back up, overnights, vacation and on call childcare. I care for children in...

Elizabeth M. says "We hired Mariana for babysitting our daughter and she was fabulous!! She went above and beyond taking excellent care of our daughter, giving her...

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Passionate Caregiver, Teacher And Behavioral Therapist (part Time & Occasional Work Only)

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi, thank you for looking at my profile! I live in Wilmington, DE. I currently work for Nemours Children's Hospital. My experiences range from coordinator, teacher, behavioral technician & caregiver for various ages, disabilities and backgrounds. I have a younger brother with Autism, a niece and nephew who I love with all my...

Betsy N. says "Julia is a wonderful young lady caring for our 17 year old special needs daughter. She is responsible, caring and supportive to our daughter's needs. We...

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Experienced Part Time Caregiver/Driver

Garnet Valley, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi. My name is Melanie. I live in Garnet Valley and I am a college-educated, semi-retired educator with years of experience caring and driving for children, teens, and adults. I enjoy working with people and providing individualized services for day-to-day living. I provide quality childcare, safe transportation, meal prep (can...

Carolyn S. says "Melanie is excellent with people who have special needs. She drove our son who has Down Syndrome and they developed a great relationship!"

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Compassionate, Professional Caregiver & Special Needs.

Wilmington, DE

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Friendly, compassionate, upbeat and and easygoing female seeking work with a variety of ages. I have over 7 years experience with youth and adults with disabilities and 9 with the elderly. Due to my strong relationship to my grandfather, who I then cared for as his dementia and then health issues worsened over the years, I have...
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Compassionate Caregiver

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
companionship
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Angel, and I bring nearly 20 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), providing care with compassion, respect, and reliability since 2007. I've also served as an Assistant Director for a home care company, giving me a strong background in both hands-on support and care coordination. I...

Maria D. says "I am a geriatric physician who has worked with Angel. She is extremely professional, warm, hard-working and experienced. Patients and their family...

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Chester, PA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi my name is tameka my first experience with someone with special needs is at a nursing home I worked there for 6 years I dealt with bipolar, schizophrenia, multi personalities, ADHD & autism. I treated them as I treated my own but my second experience is hands on because it's my son is autistic & have ADHD. I have cousins who...

Becky R. says "Tameka was a pleasure interviewing she had all her credentials ready for us to see! She also made me feel comfortable for her to care for my son with her...

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Chester, PA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Tameka. Thank you for viewing my page. I have 3 kids one of them is autistic & ADHD so I am experienced in special needs. I always treat your children's wants & needs as if I was attending to my own. I am all about your child, completing all tasks first then activities second. I also have a passion for caring for...

Mary B. says "Tameka cared for my children this past Friday. I am pregnant & Tameka was a great help! She did little things around the house & kept my little ones busy!...

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

Media, PA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
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.,...

Care Member says "Judy was a wonderful companion to my mom. Her visits really brightened her day."

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Fun-Loving, Experienced Coach And Mentor For Adolescents/Adults With Special Needs

Media, PA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is James and I'm a social worker who is passionate about serving people with disabilities. I currently work with families in the Seattle/Eastside area who need some extra help to support a family member with special needs, whether at home or out in the community. I love to provide companionship, role-modeling,...

Naomi L. says "James is wonderful with our student. He is gentle and patient, and instantly put us both at ease with his demeanor. We are looking forward to him working...

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Media, PA

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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...

Christian R. says "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....

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Marcus Hook, PA

5.0(0)
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$14/hr
6 years experience
Hey there! I'm Sophia. I'm currently going to Delaware County Community College to become an elementary school teacher. My experience of childcare started early, due to my little brother having special needs. I have also watched many children in my neighborhood of all ages. All ranging in different abilities. I am responsible,...
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Media, PA

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$21/hr
1 year experience
Respite care
light cleaning
dementia
transportation
errands
+ 1 more
New to senior care but not new to caring. I've cared for infants to children of all ages as well as special needs adults who need full care. I'm compassionate, caring and very patient. I love helping people by giving them the care and decency we all deserve.
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  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of January 2026

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Claymont, DE are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Melanie P.

Melanie has been a key part of our family functioning! She is wonderful with our children. We appreciate her every day!

- Cathy M.

Mariana A.

We hired Mariana for babysitting our daughter and she was fabulous!! She went above and beyond taking excellent care of our daughter, giving...

- Elizabeth M.

Julia B.

Julia is a wonderful young lady caring for our 17 year old special needs daughter. She is responsible, caring and supportive to our...

- Betsy N.

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