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Angelica K.

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

Darby, PA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Currently working with Autistic teenager with tuberous sclerosis have been his aide for 3 yrs and am seeking weekend work on my days off

Karen G. says "She is awesome and such a caring person!!! I am so grateful to have her. She is a gem"

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Amanda M.

Darby, PA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Hi, I'm Amanda. I work for a ABA service job throughout the day. I work a 1:1 with special needs. I am looking for after school hours to help assist!
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Chrislyn B.

Compassionate & Experienced DSP Seeking To Provide Engaging, Supportive Care

Darby, PA

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$16/hr
I am excited about the opportunity to support individuals the best way I can. With 4+ years of experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), I have developed the patience and skills to assist individuals with IDD, mobility challenges, and communication difficulties. Through my work with Merakey and Maxim Home Health Care,...
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Shontel S.

Darby, PA

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$25/hr
9 years experience
"With 10 years of experience as a dedicated nanny, I specialize in providing compassionate care for infants, including those with special needs. I am CPR & First Aid certified and trained to handle various developmental and medical needs with patience and expertise. My services include feeding, diapering, sensory play, soothing...
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Angelica K.

Hi I Have 10 Yrs Plus Working With Special Needs, Elderly And Special Needs Individuals.

Darby, PA

from
$8/hr
10 years experience
Errands
respite care
transportation
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
I have 10yrs experience working with elderly, special needs individuals and have a passion for helping and serving families to help and support the needs of their loved ones.
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Janelle G.

Experienced Babysitter & Teacher

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I have 15+ years of experience, working with children aged birth to 17. I have experience working with children with special needs. I am first aid and CPR certified, and I have an Early Childhood degree.

Care Member says "Janelle was great! Helped my wife with our newborn daughter and 5 y/o son while I was out coaching. She did all the dishes, played with our son while my...

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Victoria D.

Experience Nanny And Baby Sitter Looking To Do Full Time Care And Babysitting Jobs

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! I am currently looking for a part time or full time position along with some babysitting/date nights as well. I am currently a behavioral health technician but am now looking to nanny again! My last position before that was with a 2 month baby for about two months. Before that I was a nanny for two kiddos at 6-month-old...

Care Member says "Victoria was a great sitter! She was super communicative, arrived on time, and took great care of our two kids (C, 4, and A, 1). C was anxious about...

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Grace S.

Newtown Square, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Hannah B. says "Grace was awesome! My son loves her :)"

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Rhonda H.

Highly Experienced

Marcus Hook, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello, My name is Rhonda. I am a dedicated and very experienced caretaker. I love working with children of all ages. I am creative, energetic, assertive and playful. I consider each day a new adventure working with a growing child. In the past I have been a Pre-K teacher at a high quality Daycare Center. My background in Early...

Justin W. says "My guy is 13 and special. Both neurologically and emotionally. Rhonda was patient calm and understanding. When I left my and her a great time!! While...

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Judith J.

Media, PA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Katherine R.

Experienced Caregiver

Havertown, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
As far back as I can remember, I have had a heart for elderly and impaired people. Good thing because, I have had the privilege of being the sole parent, advocate and caregiver for my son who has Asperger's. He is now 27 years old, and he is doing well. Currently, I am working part-time as a caregiver for an adult woman who has...

Karen R. says "Katherine is a truly compassionate and caring person. She helps me look after my developmentally disabled sister, and has always gone above and beyond just...

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Kiera K.

Meet Kiera: Your Fun And Reliable Babysitter!

Chester, PA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi!, I'm Kiera, a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with a deep passion for working with children from newborns to 16 years old. I am certified in CPR and First Aid, prioritizing safety in every aspect of my care. Currently, I work as a nanny for a special needs child, providing personalized care and developing...

Care Member says "Kiera is an amazing babysitter! My husband and I went on a date, and when we came home, the house was spotless, and the kids were sound asleep. She kept...

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Pangaea S.

Well Rounded Student With Child, Pet And Home Care Experience, References And Clearances Available

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
Hi there! My name is Pangaea and I am a local nanny and pre med student! I live in the Center City/South Philadelphia neighborhood. I've been a nanny for the last 7 years with lots of experience with newborn and toddlers! I love my job more than anything! I also give night nursing care, pet sitting and house sitting! I'm very...

Lisa G. says "The first time I left my infant with anyone who wasn't family or a close friend, it was with Pangaea- who then shortly after felt like both! She made us...

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Kenializ P.

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Philadelphia, PA

4.9(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Kenializ and I am 27 years old. I currently in the process of trying to earn my RN license. I am working hard to pay for the things I need for school as well as provide for my son as I am a single mother of a special needs child. I am currently attending school full time at night. I am young but I am very hard...

Yaella A. says "Kenializ was very calm and positive with my kids. I would highly recommend."

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Dora S.

Special Needs Care

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello I have worked with the elderly who have dementia. I am happy to do meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, and errands.

Marilyn B. says "Dora did a 1 month overnight care role for my elderly mother three times a week. She was lovely to interact with, kind, compassionate, communicative,...

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Melissa V.

Part Time Or Full Time Nannie Available

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I am 27 and a patient, compassionate nanny with 7+ years of experience caring for children ages 6 months to 12 years. I currently work as a behavioral specialist at an elementary school and have 5 years of experience being a Behavioral Health Technician for kids with behavioral problems and disabilities. I treat all children...

Christina F. says "Melissa took care of my daughter from 5 months old. She is kind, caring and timely! Highly recommend."

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Christine W.

Loving Preschool Teacher Looking For A Nanny Position

Drexel Hill, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...

Samantha D. says "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...

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Joy M.

Childcare Provider And Nurture Caregiver.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Joy! I'm a full-time Personal Care Assistant and Behavioral Health Technician with over 25 years of experience caring for children, including those with special needs. I've raised my own kids and love supporting children who are non-verbal, autistic, or have developmental and behavioral challenges. I'm CPR Instructor...

Katrina C. says "Joy is awesome!! She worked with my son for a few yrs and when I tell you she's the best she's the best!! Professional and dependable. Kids love her. Joy...

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Torri P.

Ariel

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am Ariel (preferred name) , I am a Junior Secondary English Education Major attending Temple University, to follow my passion for working and changing young people's minds. I have experience with children since the age of 13 with my first job as a teacher's assistant in a learning center. I began to work with special...

Care Member says "It's obvious that Ariel has a heart for children and animals! She took such gentle care of our 4-month old daughter -- so attentive and patient as the...

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Tammy J.

Limited Part-time & Date Nights

Philadelphia, PA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Available for limited part-time, date nights and potential backup care! Please message me directly as I do not book thru this site without talking to the parents first for safety reasons! I have over 25 years of experience working directly with child development as a private nanny! Over the last 12 years I have specifically...

Brittany G. says "Tammy has been a truly exceptional nanny for our daughter. She's been with us during a very important stage of development (5 months - present at 13...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/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 Darby, PA

Special Needs Caregivers in Darby, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Angelica K.

She is awesome and such a caring person!!! I am so grateful to have her. She is a gem

- Karen G.

Janelle G.

Janelle was great! Helped my wife with our newborn daughter and 5 y/o son while I was out coaching. She did all the dishes, played with our...

- Care member

Victoria D.

Victoria was a great sitter! She was super communicative, arrived on time, and took great care of our two kids (C, 4, and A, 1). C was...

- Care member

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