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Caroline L.

Registered Nurse

Lancaster, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a Registered Nurse with a BSN degree with past experience in direct patient care in skilled nursing and rehabilitation environments and Hospice care. I also have experience in patients with dementia and have worked as a RN Supervisor in long term care. Currently, I am looking to use my experience and compassion to help...

Kari W. says "I am a 49 year-old woman with progressive multiple sclerosis for the past 21 years. I am wheelchair-bound and need assistance with many daily activities....

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Caregiver

Lancaster, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Bringing a decade of experience working with children aged 0-18, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on young lives and supporting families. My previous babysitting roles motivated me to become a caregiver. I'm patient, friendly, and loving. I enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and educational games that promote...

Care Member says "Michelle has been a caregiver for my 98 year old mother since fall of 2023. My mother is doing pretty well physically, but has age on set dementia. She...

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Loving & Caring Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Lancaster, PA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi Parents! I love being around children and make them happy when they are under my care. Overall, I have experience caring for multiple children (twins), all ages, and children with special needs. I am a happy, loving, respectful and responsible nanny/babysitter looking for a weekend job. I am CPR and FIRST AID Certified. I...

Kelvin L. says "Wonderful with kids. Bilingual. My children love her and still ask for her. She keeps a journal of what kids did throughout day. She spends time with them...

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Special Needs Caregiver

Lancaster, PA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
One of my favorite jobs ever was taking care of a young lady who had autism. I prepared her meals, helped her with crafts, puzzles and books. We would dance, go for walks, picnics, paint her nails and assist her with household chores like laundry and dishes. I loved her and she loved me. I would have stayed at that job forever...
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Experienced With Special Needs Kids

Lancaster, PA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hello Everyone! My name is Cristina and I have been caring for children with special needs over many years. Originally because of my knowledge in sign language I was given the opportunity to work with 4th and 5th graders who needed some one on one help in class. After that I worked two different nannying jobs of similar nature....
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Experienced Special Educator

Lancaster, PA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
My primary job is in special education. I oversee programming at a local school district and support hands on in classrooms. My passion is working with people with special needs and providing compassionate care while honoring each individual and their needs.
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Experienced Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

Lancaster, PA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
I have over 5 years of combined experience working in different health care settings including live-in private care, groups homes, and caregiving agencies. I am a certified CNA and have had many ongoing hours of training in the field. I have worked as a personal caregiver for individuals with Alzheimer's, stroke, cognitive, and...
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Lancaster, PA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Sarah and I graduated from Stevenson University (formerly Villa Julie College) with my bachelors in nursing in 2021. I am a registered nurse in the state of PA. I currently work in hospice but I have worked as a school age (5-12) teacher at a daycare for 3 summers. This particular daycare had multiple students...
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Lancaster, PA

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$10/hr
I have six nieces and nephews with varying forms of special needs. I really enjoy working with children with special needs, they are a joy to be around and working with them is challenging, but rewarding.
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Flexible Caretaker

Lancaster, PA

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$10/hr
I have just graduated from USD with a degree in biology. I have been a babysitter for the past 8 years, mostly for the same family. The children are now 11, 9, and 4 so I have had quite a bit of experience caring for multiple children in a range of ages, including young babies. I have au paired in Australia, taking care of an...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Lancaster, PA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I currently work as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) implementing behavioral therapy with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and will be resigning from my position in April to pursue a graduate's degree in social work this summer. I went to a Montessori school growing up who's key values were to respect others,...
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Client Care Coordinator

Lancaster, PA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Right now I am currently a client care coordinator at a company that takes care of elderly and adults with intellectual disabilities. I have a large range of different disabilities that I have personally worked with. Any references or interest in training I have done please feel free to ask.
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Fulltime Caregiver

Lancaster, PA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been a care giver for more than 20 years. I have experience working at home, nursing home and hospital settings. I love caring for people who need help in their daily needs. I am currently working at UPMC litiz hospital and looking for a 1:1 job. I am well experienced and love my job. You will never regret if you give me...
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Lancaster, PA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I love working with kids of all abilities. Over the summer I worked for the IU13 ESY program in an autistic support classroom. I also have worked with students on varying ends of the spectrum and other diagnoses through my internship with a school district. I am passionate about helping kids.
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Seasoned Caregiver With Special Needs Experience!

Lancaster, PA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a board certified behavior analyst, experienced in working with a diverse range of kiddos from babies to older kiddos. I've worked with children and teens providing support in a special meeds environment for 10 years. I have all current clearances to work with children, first aid/CPR certified. I enjoy crafts, messy...
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Happy And Enthusiasic Babysitter

Lancaster, PA

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have experience in childcare and babysitting, volunteered with children with special needs, taught garden and nutrition education in elementary schools, and I was a camp counsellor for 5 years. I have full-time employed for 3 years, after work availability only:) can teach about plants, school topics (up to calculus, majored...
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Lancaster, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with kids with special needs. I am a full time educator in the field of special education. I am looking for night/evening work during the school year and more open hours during the summer.
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Artsy, Singing Sitter Ready For Most Anything.

Lancaster, PA

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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
Although my name is Cristina the kids I used to sit for named, and call me to this day, Miss Cookie. I moved here from Orlando, Florida so if your kids are Disney fanatics, I am the one you have been looking for. I am a Musical Theatre Major and an art fanatic so crafts and singing are often apart of my nannying adventures....
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Lancaster, PA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm erica and I'm interested in caring for your children and children with special needs. I have been babysitting since being a preteen. As a senior in high school, I worked in the infant/toddler room after school at the same nursery school I attended as a child for many years. I triple majored in English at Albright...
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Lancaster, PA

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$30/hr
8 years experience
I am a mental health therapist for kids and families and am passionate about child development and creating emotionally safe places for children to thrive in! I have experience caring for infants through teens and connect easily with many different kinds of personalities. I also have professional experience working with kids...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.64/hr as of December 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Lancaster, PA

Special Needs Caregivers in Lancaster, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Caroline L.

I am a 49 year-old woman with progressive multiple sclerosis for the past 21 years. I am wheelchair-bound and need assistance with many...

- Kari W.

Michelle H.

Michelle has been a caregiver for my 98 year old mother since fall of 2023. My mother is doing pretty well physically, but has age on set...

- Care member

Mirtelina I.

Wonderful with kids. Bilingual. My children love her and still ask for her. She keeps a journal of what kids did throughout day. She spends...

- Kelvin L.

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