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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hershey, PA

The average rate is $15/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Hershey, PA

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Stephanie G.


Middletown, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking Rewarding Job

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I currently work in the school system seeking some extra income. My job in the school I work with elementary age special needs students. I have my associates degree in early childhood education and child development. I have experience with infants, toddlers, and preschool age from working in childcare settings. I've also helped...
5.0
"Stephanie has babysat for us on a number of occasions and has always been awesome! She is always prompt with her arrivals, and has been great with our son. We have a 10 month old in the peak of separation...

Reviewed by Shauna M.

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Susan S.


Elizabethtown, PA

$15-20/hr

Retired Teacher Of Children With Autism

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Verbal behavior, iPad device experience, retired after34 years. Love working with children with autism
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Carolyn R.


Hummelstown, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Teacher Available For Childcare

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I taught in public and private schools for over 25 years, primarily working with preschool and elementary aged children. My recent work includes providing academic and social supports to individuals with special needs. I also have raised two children of my own. Helping children grow has always been my greatest passion!...
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Carolyn R.


Hummelstown, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Academic, Behavioral, And Social Supports Teacher

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I taught in public and private schools for over 25 years, primarily working with preschool and elementary aged children. My recent work includes providing academic and social supports to individuals with special needs. I also have raised two children of my own. Helping children grow has always been my greatest passion!...
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Stephanie G.


Middletown, PA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

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Ive worked in various childcare centers while getting my degree and a couple years after. Ive volunteered with special Olympics since 2003. I've also volunteered to be a buddy for the Tim Tebow Night to Shine special needs prom since 2019. This past school year I was a one on one personal care assistant for an elementary school...
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Caitlin B.


Harrisburg, PA

< $10/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Mom Turned Sitter

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I am a full time mom to five children ages 7 months to 11. I previously homeschooled my children and have worked as a tutor, teacher, and sitter. My oldest child has special needs and I am comfortable working with kids that may require a diverse approach.
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Delainey O.


Hummelstown, PA

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Delainey, I am 18 years old! I have a lot of experience with kids from past babysitting jobs and from interning in a high school special education classroom this previous fall. I am going to Millersville University for a dual degree in early education and special education. I am CPR certified.
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Abby H.


Middletown, PA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Experience With Special Needs, Behavioral Challenges And Medical Challenges

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I have worked in a variety of settings with people of varying mental abilities and medical challenges
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Barbara S.


Hummelstown, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Loving Nanny

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I was a stay-at-home mother for my four grown children. I have an Associates of Arts degree, as well as one year of childhood education credits. I have had many years of experience working with children, including paid and volunteer positions within the school and church communities. For the past 10 years I have been employed as...
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Cali H.


Hummelstown, PA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

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Hi there! I'm Cali and I recently graduated from Shippensburg University where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Special Education. I started babysitting regularly about 10 years ago. I have watched up to four kids at a time in home and am perfectly comfortable with that. I have special needs experience...
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Michelle S.


Middletown, PA

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

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Over 15 years of education experience within the classroom setting. Additionally, mother to three adult children, all with varying learning and emotional needs.
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Cassidy R.


Annville, PA

$15-22/hr2 yrs exp

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Hello! I recently graduated college with a degree in communications, but I started as an Early Childhood Education major. Through my college career, I discovered that I work better with children 1:1 rather than in a classroom/large group setting. I love seeing how young minds develop through play, creativity, and social...
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Angelica J.


Elizabethtown, PA

$20-26/hr1 yrs exp

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I have experience in caring for people with physical or mobility disabilities, I am attentive to their medications, their personal affairs, their household chores, I transport them to where they need and I take care of their recreation.
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Heather W.


Middletown, PA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver

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IDD experience, 10 years of experience, ADL's, appointments, care, championship, toileting, feeding
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Makayla S.


Middletown, PA

$22/hr4 yrs exp

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My name is Makayla and I am 22 years old! I enjoy sports and anything outdoors! I fell in love with kids during my middle school years! My mom was a stay at home mom, but during my middle school years she started nannying a 3-month-old boy! I absolutely fell in love with helping my mom watch him! I have about 8 years of...
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Janet S.


Harrisburg, PA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

special needs Care Provider

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I am presently working full time 3 days per week at 13 hours for a special needs family and looking for something with fewer hours per shift.
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Carly B.


Camp Hill, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi, I'm Carly! I'm a mature nanny with 15+ years of experience. I just moved back to the Harrisburg area and am seeking positions in nannying, tutoring, and pet sitting. I can offer very flexible scheduling! I am fully vaccinated, and love to sit for school-aged kids and toddlers, but I also have experience with younger infants...
5.0
"Amazing personality! Very reliable!"

Reviewed by Brittney P.

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Kay A.


Harrisburg, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have worked with children in total for about 10 years. I have experience mainly working with children in the age range of 6 mo.-12 yrs. I worked in a nursery for about four years, and before that, I had classroom experience with children in the early school age range. I have also done volunteer work with school age children....
5.0
"Always on time. Always has a great attitude. Amazing with my kids. Knows how to discipline with our guidelines and making sure the kids know she means business without being cruel or mean and we love and...

Reviewed by Latoya S.

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Logan R.


Manheim, PA

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I am super friendly, easy going, and very adaptable to any situation. I have tons of patience, but I also love to carry conversations. I have experience with Autism, since I have a little brother who is Autistic.
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Sarah S.


Manheim, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I have worked with special needs students for 12 years. I enjoy working with people. I helped transition a 21 year old student with special needs into the work place and have worked with several students in the classroom and community.
5.0
"Sarah has cared for my six-years-old autistic twin daughters while I finished up school. I feel very blessed to have found such a loving, kind, considerate, and compassionate caregiver for my girls. She has...

Reviewed by Heather A.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hershey, PA

Stephanie G.

5.0

Stephanie has babysat for us on a number of occasions and has always been awesome! She is always prompt with her arrivals, and has been great with our son. We have a 10 month old in the peak of separation anxiety phase and she has been incredibly understanding and patient with him, even when he's...

- Shauna M.

Carly B.

5.0

Amazing personality! Very reliable!

- Brittney P.

Kay A.

5.0

Always on time. Always has a great attitude. Amazing with my kids. Knows how to discipline with our guidelines and making sure the kids know she means business without being cruel or mean and we love and appreciate that! Hands on and loved our kiddos! Our oldest will always bring up fond memories of...

- Latoya S.

Sarah S.

5.0

Sarah has cared for my six-years-old autistic twin daughters while I finished up school. I feel very blessed to have found such a loving, kind, considerate, and compassionate caregiver for my girls. She has taken them under her wing and loved them as if they were her own children. If you are...

- Heather A.

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Ratings for Hershey, PA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Hershey, PA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.