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Zilneira P.

Fun, Safe And Loving Care!!

Lancaster, PA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Zilneira but I go by Z for short. I am 18. Class 2026! I am a daycare assistant teacher at the working Monday through Friday from 6:30-5:30. I work with school age kids from the age of 6-11. I have experience with kids from the age 2-11. I'm very responsible, respectful, supportive, optimistic, caring, and reliable....
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Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
My service is to provide compassionate and reliable care, ensuring seniors feel safe, comfortable, and respected every day. For the past five years, I've had the privilege of providing personalized support, including companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, and personal care. I'm a Certified Home...
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Strasburg, PA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm 28 years old & graduated college with a bachelors degree in Psychology. I work full time with children who have autism, as a Registered Behavior Technician. I also have experience working with children who have special needs, as well as being CPR certified. I have 10+ years of babysitting experience, along with helping...

Katie P. says "Alexis babysat for my toddler and infant for a couple hours while my husband and I had a date night. She was easy to communicate with and great with the...

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Willow Street, PA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Lauren. I'm 18. I have worked at Aaron's acres summer camp, Schreiber pediatric summer camp, and other activities at Schreiber. I am willing to help however I can, run errands, cook, and do housework. I will be starting online classes in the fall. I hope to be a youth counselor. Willing to do recurring or one time work....

Whitney T. says "Lauren was on time and very good with my boys! I will definitely have her babysit again!"

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Fun Sitter And Smile Creator!

New Holland, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Morgan! I am a mother of 2 very busy toddler girls and looking to help create fun for some other very busy kids! I currently work in a daycare setting while I am finishing my CDA certification. I have 10+ years of experience everywhere between infant care, teen care, emotional support, autistic support, special...
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New Holland, PA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Respite care
companionship
dementia
meal prep
specialized care
Hey! I am excited about meeting you and eager to help. I have done babysitting and elderly care as well as special needs therapy. I'm open for all options. I'm only available for babysitting at my home though. If it's senior care I can possibly travel to your home. Waiting to hear from you.
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Caregiver

Willow Street, PA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have been substitute teaching for the IU13 for 3 years, mostly in grades K-6. I also substitute teach at elementary schools, with a preference for emotional support classrooms. Previously, I taught overseas, in classes ranging from elementary to university.
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New Holland, PA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I love working with people and worked with some kids with special needs in high school, and it was one of the most impactful things I have ever done! I love getting to know people and their hearts and serving them and would love to do that for you :)
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Akron, PA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have cared for two people professionally with challenges deafness with cochlear implants, and a mitochondrial disease. I can also cared for someone with Down syndrome and someone with autism spectrum disorder. I think everyone should be treated the same in some ways and I love showing people with disorders that there is...
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Gap, PA

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$16/hr
6 years experience
I love working with children ! I have experience with all age children including infant/toddlers. I am currently CPR certified, as well as having my registered behavioral tech certification. I have worked with children on all ranges of the spectrum, as well as other special needs also, a lot of experience with a variety of...
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Strasburg, PA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been in the medical field since I was in my early teens. I have worked in nursing homes, but the majority of care has been in home settings. I have cared for cancer, MS, CP, mentally disabled, paraplegic, quadriplegic, as well as patients recovering from surgery. I am passionate person that loves to help people live,...
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New Providence, PA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
God gave me the gift of growing up as the oldest child in a large family. I have 9 years of experience as a childcare volunteer and professional, but I have been helping with younger siblings for as long as I can remember. I spent a year in Mexico as a tutor/ mother's helper for a missionary family in the past, so I can speak...
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Direct Support

Mount Joy, PA

5.0(1)
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$8/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
errands
light cleaning
transportation
My experience includes 10+ years working direct support. CPR/first aid certified. Special needs. Hoyer lift, medication.

Amy L. says "Cathy is wonderful! She took care of our elderly mother, driving her from her assisted living facility to and from an exercise facility. She also helped our...

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Logan R.'s Photo

Manheim, PA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience
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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Part-Time Child & Youth Companion Worker

Airville, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have worked in a variety of roles, including one-on-one caregiver for high functional youth, group home house parent, and a season as a Juvenile Justice transportation driver. I have also worked for 4 years in Early Childhood Education, where I worked with families to help them education their young children. As a father of...

Candace V. says "Hired Jeff to drive me to a surgical appointment. He was on-time, professional and thoughtful. Also jumped in where needed when the appointment ran a...

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Future Teacher

Ephrata, PA

4.2(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello I'm Olivia, I'm 22, I just graduated college at Millersville University with get my Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. I've been working with kids as a babysitter/nanny for as long as I can remember and helping them succeed in life and be the best they can be is always what I strive for when working with kids, I have...

Care Member says "So glad we found Olivia. She is fantastic with our son. Smooth communication and a joy to have in our home. Highly recommended. "

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CNA

Columbia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified nursing assistant with 30 years experience in the healthcare field. I really enjoy working with mentally handicapped adults and have a lot of experience working with them! I also have worked in hospitals, nursing homes, and have also worked as a house parent in a home with 8 adults. I am looking for night shift...
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Morgantown, PA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Grace, and I am a Registered Nurse with over 13 years of childcare experience. I have worked with children of all ages-from newborns to teens-in roles such as nanny, babysitter, camp counselor, preschool teacher, soccer coach, and special-needs counselor. My nursing background allows me to bring an added level...
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Hello!

Coatesville, PA

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$22/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a mother to 2 adult children and a grandmother to one. I have raised my family and now would like to help with yours! I have been a nanny/personal assistant for the past 2 years professionally. The children were in the age ranges of 9-15. I have experience running a household in every way from cooking, cleaning, child care,...
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Amber A.'s Photo

East Earl, PA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Nurturing children and watching them grow and succeed brings me so much joy! My passion for childcare stems from a lot of positive experience in previous childcare roles and a dedication to positively impact young lives. For three years, I've cared for children aged newborn to adolescence. I have experience working with special...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $17.00/hr as of May 2026

  • 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 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Alexis U.

Alexis babysat for my toddler and infant for a couple hours while my husband and I had a date night. She was easy to communicate with and...

- Katie P.

Lauren K.

Lauren was on time and very good with my boys! I will definitely have her babysit again!

- Whitney T.

Catherine K.

Cathy is wonderful! She took care of our elderly mother, driving her from her assisted living facility to and from an exercise facility. She...

- Amy L.

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