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Elaina S.

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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Senior Care

Lancaster, PA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello. My name is Jesse and I am a 41-year-old male with over 3 years of experience working with a Senior with special needs in a home setting. My care included feeding, bathing, and helping administer his medication. The individual I cared for suffered from a stroke and was confined to a bed and a motorized wheelchair, so bed...
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Lancaster, PA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
companionship
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is my passion. With three years of experience in adult and senior care, I've learned the importance of patience, compassion, and clear communication. As a home health aide, I'm happy to assist your loved ones with daily living tasks, errands, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I can...
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Your Special Person Deserves The BEST

Lancaster, PA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
started out 30 plus years ago helping in assisted living. I fell in love with people. I work with all ages and many cognitive levels. YOLO!!!!! LET'S MAKE IT FUN!!!!! I'm able to assist with any errands, tidying, showering, meal preparation, transport to doctor appointments or fun outings, for lunch, dinner or a walk in the...
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Lancaster, PA

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Megan! I've been babysitting for 8 years now and have nannied the past 3 summers. I have watched a variety of ages from newborn-16yrs old and up to 5 kids at a time. I've been working at an elementary school for the past 2 years supporting students with special needs and emotional/behavioral needs. I am CPR...
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Lancaster, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Mom to special needs. Able to care for any age and make it fun, safe while enriching life amazingly. Some American Sign language, which is helpful with preverbal children. Above all give support, supervision, direction and encouragement. Children are our most precious gift. I'd be honored to care for yours.
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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
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I'm 27 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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Skilled, Patient, And Compassionate Caregiver

Gap, PA

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! I've found that my passion in life if working with and building relationships with children who have special needs, and children in general, as well as the elderly population. I have previously worked as an occupational therapy assistant in a nursing home setting with the elderly as well as in homes with children 0-3 years...
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New Holland, PA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Respite care
meal prep
companionship
dementia
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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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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Caregiver Available For Full Or Part Time

Gap, PA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi, I have been working as an occupational therapy assistant in various settings for the past 3. 5 years. I enjoy working one on one with others and helping them gain or improve on the skills they need in their daily lives. Due to the lack of work available in my location as a therapist, the past year I had been working in an...
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Gap, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have worked with children for a little over 10 Years. I have had experience with newborns to 13-year-olds, and some older. I also have experience with special needs children. I have done some overnight care with newborns to help parents out. I am willing to drive children to where they need to go, do some light housework,...
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Direct Support

Mount Joy, PA

5.0(1)
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$8/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
errands
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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Morgantown, PA

4.9(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
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...

Care Member says "We would highly recommend Grace as a nanny, babysitter or care taker. We were fortunate to have Grace as our nanny from the time our son was 5 months...

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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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Morgantown, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Seeking to provide PT nanny services. I prefer the term mother's helper, as busy moms need their network. : ) I raised three children of my own & Im a grandmother of 8. I have worked in private schools with special needs students & daycare centers, as well. I will engage your children with educational, sensory , age...

Care Member says "Miss Steffie is an outstanding professional nanny and caretaker! Her high-level technical knowledge and expertise on early child development makes her...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.73/hr as of January 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 13 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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