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Juliana B.

Hi, I'm Juliana I've Been Baby Sitting For 5 Years And I Have A lot Of Experience With Special Needs Children.I Enjoy Working With Children And Encouraging A Fun And Safe Environment.

Walnutport, PA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I've worked with children from 0 to 15 years old. I spent 4 years working with children with disabilities. I am CPR & AED certified, I have clean background checks. Ive taught dance classes with children, and love doing arts and crafts.
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Antonella C.

senior care

Allentown, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Live-in home care
companionship
meal prep
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Antonella . I am here to help you with your daily needs, chores , errands. and cooking your favorite meal. It will be my pleasure to make your life easier and more fulfilling. , I'm available to help you or your love one through your days. As a caregiver, I have a compassionate heart and a deep understanding of...

Care Member says "Antonella was excellent with all 3 kids ranging from ages 10 months to 7 years old. She was very reliable, had excellent energy and showed up early and...

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Bianca B.

Fun Sitter/ Tutor All In One!

Bethlehem, PA

3.7(1)
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$22/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Bianca I am 20 years old and I am a junior currently attending Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. I am currently majoring in early education so your children will always be safe. with me! I can also provide. tutoring for your kids. after school as I have tutored kids before. I have previously worked. in a...

Laura O. says "Bianca takes great care of my 2 1/2 year old boy, and is very punctual! She helps keep things neat and tidy as my toddler undoes things, and plays and...

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Saskeya D.

Stroudsburg, PA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello my name is Saskeya, I have 3 years experience of baby sitting. I can assist with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I'm a great cook and I'm very keen and big on safety. I have worked with many families and have also worked with special needs children. I enjoy reading, playing games, taking walks and doing art and crafts with...

Eno U. says "Saskeya was an amazing caregiver who took care of my 5 month old daughter and a 2 year old. She took care of my daughter as her own. She also did activities...

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Connie L.

Kind, Caring, Loving Provider

Stroudsburg, PA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have been a home health aid since 2000, and have a special education degree. I have taken care of the disabled ( both mental and physical challenged and sometimes both). I have experience and have very caring and kind heart. I do my best to care and be helpful for people in my care. I have experience with all ages from...
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Tayana B.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Effort, PA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience
Travel
Greetings, My name Tayana and I love helping kids develop into their little personalities! Though I am not your typical caretaker, I have plenty of experience with kids with special needs. I've have spent my last 8 years in working in a self contained classroom as a para, and the past few years I have moved up to a Behavior...

Sherry M. says "Tayana is a great, caring and dependable girl. She truly has the best interest of children in mind. She truly cares about the children and their well...

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Kathleen B.

Bethlehem, PA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over a decade of experience working with children and teens with various disabilities. I have a masters in human development, my BCBA certification, and am working on my PhD in school psychology. I have experience with Autism, ADD, ADHD, Down Syndrome, OCD, GAD, ODD, Angelman's Syndrome, and more. I also have experience...
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Melissa Z.

Allentown, PA

5.0(1)
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$14/hr
5 years experience
Provided care for all age ranges in nursing homes and hospital. Will be a graduate LPN within the next month

Tammy E. says "Melissa is a very kind and gentle person who truly does care about those she cares for. She has helped me personally with her reassuring words and ability...

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Debra B.

CNA/ Caregiver

Allentown, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
dementia
visiting physician
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
All my references are very real . I am CPR/first aid certified CNA/caregiver. 5 yrs. technical partner Lehigh Valley hosp. 5yrs. Good Shepherd . I also do life sharing, special needs individuals live in my home. I had a small business for a bit with caregivers of my own. I clearly understand how difficult it is to find good...

Care Member says "Debbie is a very patient and caring person who has happily gone the extra mile for my family. She always greets us with a smile and has plenty of...

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Carina A.

Caring Nanny Available

Stroudsburg, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Carina. I am 30 years old. I am the oldest of 4 children and have always aided in their care. I have babysat neighborhood children since I was 12. I have been a nanny to 2 families. I have worked in a physical therapy office as a rehab tech. I also worked as a Residential Care worker in the past and was responsible...

Mary H. says "Carina cared for my 8 month old baby part time for almost 5 months. She was kind, caring, and loving with my baby. It's clear that she loves children, and...

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Alexandria C.

Fun Loving Child Care Provider

Easton, PA

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Alex and I am a home school mama to two child (ages 13-boy & 18-girl). My youngest spent the first 2 weeks in NICU so I also have experience w/special needs babies as my son was one! I have a degree in Art Education and taught Mixed Media Art to middle & high school level students as well as Science @ the...

Care Member says "We love Alex! She is very reliable and responds very quickly. I have a 4 year old boy and 5 month old twins. She comes to help my mom with all the...

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Tayana B.

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

Effort, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I currently work as a paraprofessional (personal aide) at a school for children with special needs. The child I work with, majority of the other children in my school are on the autism spectrum. It gives me great joy waking up every day knowing that I am making a huge impact on someone's life. I love my job, and I love children...

Missy W. says "Tayana is great! She is incredibly caring and attentive to our two toddlers. We especially appreciate the care she shows to our son, who we suspect is on...

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Samantha S.

Experienced Babysitter With Flexible Availability

New Tripoli, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Samantha! I am 26 years old and a mama to one little boy. I attended Lincoln Technical Institute for Medical Assisting and am now a registered medical assistant. I am a huge kid and animal lover and have been as long as I can remember. I have ample experience with kids of all ages as well as elderly people and...

Care Member says "Samantha has been so helpful! She’s extremely friendly and warm and clearly great with kids. She kept me constantly updated when my infant was in her...

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Judy G.

EXPERIENCED NANNY

Easton, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have over three decades of experience working with children including special needs through my former positions in classrooms and as a church music director, transportation manager, nanny positions and caring for numerous nieces and nephews while my own children grew. I am a mother of four adult children and Grammy of two....

Megan P. says "We LOVE Judy. My husband and I moved to Easton PA for his job a year ago with no friends or family and two children, a now 1.5 year old son and a 4.5...

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Sara F.

Part-Time Caregiver Or Mothers Helper

Bethlehem, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I am a 25-year-old mental health professional looking to start babysitting. I absolutely love kids and have been working with children of all ages my whole life. I was an assistant teacher at pre-school with the majority of children having special needs or some type of learning disability or behavioral issue. I have worked...

Victoria J. says "Ruby (Sara) watches my dog Franklin often and he absolutely LOVES HER! She is one of the only people I will trust my baby with. I know she treats him...

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Debra B.

Caregiver

Allentown, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Please know that all my references are very real. I have been in the healthcare field since 2000, I have worked at Lehigh Valley hospital as a technical partner, nursing homes as CNA. Also have brought clients with nowhere to go in my home for care. I am CPR certified, first aid training & CNA certified. I do have a few very...

Care Member says "Debbie is the most positive, energetic health care giver you will ever meet. Leaving your loved ones in hands of others is scary, but I can promise you...

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Nancy V.

Pet Care

Summit Hill, PA

4.2(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello my name is Nancy. I raised 4 of my own children, 2 boys and twins, boy and a girl. My oldest is 34my second is 33 and my twins just turn 26 years old. I have also helped my neighbor raising her kids due to her disability. I have worked in treatment facility with young kids ages 4 until 21 years old. I am very caring...

Tasha W. says "Nancy took great care of my 3 year old special needs son who is unable to speak, walk or feed himself. she fed him, dressed him in pj's, put him to bed and...

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Vianes R.

Responsible And Outgoing Person

Bethlehem, PA

from
$8/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
personal care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I Have Been A Home Health Aide For About 10 Years Have taken Care Of Elderly, Children And Special Needs Have My Own Vehicle Very Responsible And Dependable .
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Lauryn B.

Full-time Caregiver

Allentown, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have worked at Daily Bloomer's Day Care and In Arms Reach Daycare watching children of all ages, from infants to elementary students. Since I was a teenager I have been babysitting. I have taken care of kids of all ages from newborns-teenagers, that would include my younger siblings to children that lived in my neighborhood,...
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Nicole W.

Special Needs Provider

Coaldale, PA

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$10/hr
Currently I am a personal care aide in an assisted living facility caring for people with dementia. I am also an activity assistant at a long term care facility. I love my work although it is tough at times at the end of the day it is good to be doing something good for the world and for the community. I also enjoy teaching yoga...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.60/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 Palmerton, PA

Special Needs Caregivers in Palmerton, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Antonella C.

Antonella was excellent with all 3 kids ranging from ages 10 months to 7 years old. She was very reliable, had excellent energy and showed...

- Care member

Bianca B.

Bianca takes great care of my 2 1/2 year old boy, and is very punctual! She helps keep things neat and tidy as my toddler undoes things, and...

- Laura O.

Saskeya D.

Saskeya was an amazing caregiver who took care of my 5 month old daughter and a 2 year old. She took care of my daughter as her own. She...

- Eno U.

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