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Jailene M.

Reading, PA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Jailene. About me: I studied Early Childhood Education and volunteered at child care facilities while in school. I also have experience as an RBT working with children who have special needs. I currently work with middle school aged children so I'm open to kids of all ages! I'm outgoing, attentive, and creative!...
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10+ Year Experienced Certified Teacher, Tutor, And Pet Lover

Leesport, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
TUTOR- I am a dual certified in elementary and special education. I have 15 years of tutoring experience along with 10 years of special education teaching experience. I have taught students with special needs from ages 4-21 inclusively. I have a multitude of experience in a variety of disabilities including but not limited to...

Steve E. says "Rose is simply the best support professional we have ever worked with. She is very professional, smart, dedicated, conscientious, and creative. She has...

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Creative Artist Looking To Be A Sitter

Temple, PA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Hi I'm Ziarah I'm an inspiring, passionate fashion designer and creative director! I am pursuing to move to new york and further my purpose. I've always loved being around and taking care of children with such bubbly, imaginative, and creative energy! Experience in working with children as young as 8 months alongside having a...
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Mohnton, PA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am optimistic, cheerful, and diligent. I have worked with special needs students for 6 years at an elementary school. Also, my grandchildren are my greatest joy when we spend time together. I'd like a job that gives me fulfillment which I have found in taking care of children and helping with their overall development to be...
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Blandon, PA

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$12/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I have experience with older adults as I was a case manager for older adults with special needs for 4. 5 years. I also helped care for my grandmother when she was on hospice.
Rosanna L.'s Photo

Leesport, PA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am dual certified in elementary and special education. I have 15 years of tutoring experience along with 10 years of special education teaching experience. I have taught students with special needs from ages 4-21 inclusively. I have a multitude of experience in a variety of disabilities including but not limited to Autism...
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Mohnton, PA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
Hello, I'm Emily and I have worked with kids for about two years in a daycare/preschool. I have experience with special needs and kids from 2 months - 13 years old. I can cook and I am very creative and artistic also love the outdoors! I am willing to help children of any age range. I am the oldest sibling and I strive to be a...
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Mohrsville, PA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I love children and adults that are physically challenged. I have a neighbor who has a daughter in a wheel chair and is mentally challenged. My best friend also has two siblings that are physically challenged. I have taken care of these three precious people on a regular basis over the years! I wouldn't trade those hours for...
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Robesonia, PA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I am able to help those with special needs with my background in health care as an aid and now a registered nurse. I have the medical background to know medications, administrations, feedings, monitoring a critical episode and knowing when to intervene.

Reinholds, PA

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. Experience with special needs children, and children of all ages

Senior And Adult Care

Shoemakersville, PA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
errands
hospice services
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
For the past five years I've been a CNA at different nursing homes. I absolutely love what I do. I'm choosing to leave nursing homes to do home care for more one on one care. I've worked with children, adults, and seniors. I have experience in elderly care, special needs, dementia, rehab, multiple, and respite. I take pride in...

Temple, PA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
My younger brother is diagnosed with cerebral palsy and I have cared for him his entire life. I am also majoring in Special education and have volunteered in the life skills room for 4 years in high school.
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Speech Therapist Mommy Looking To Care For Other Children

Kutztown, PA

4.3(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi there! My name is Kirsten. I am a licensed speech therapist with a focus in working with special needs children. I enjoy crafts, books, the outdoors, and any fun engaging activities that children can experience to learn new skills. I have 12+ years experience with care/ babysitting. I have been hired on care. com in the...

Care Member says "Kirsten was a great caregiver for our daughter with autism and deafness. They went for walks, played games together, and cooked food. Kirsten really...

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Sitter With Special Needs Experience

Pottstown, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Growing up with a brother with autism and intellectual disabilities, I found a passion for caregiving from a young age. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and young adults, of all abilities, in home care as well as in summer day camp and school settings. I earned my bachelors degree in psychology and have...

Kaya C. says "Sarah has been caring for my 6 month old and is amazing! She is very responsive and reliable. She's very warm and caring, my baby loves her and she takes...

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Child Development Expert

Ephrata, PA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I am a committed Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) with aspirations to become an (RBT) Registered Behavior Technician. Impacting young lives as a therapist has been profoundly rewarding. I thrive when working with supportive, kind-hearted families who prioritize their children. Specializing in special needs, I completed a Child...

Care Member says "We hired Francis for a work event at a hotel, and she was absolutely fantastic! Her communication was clear and prompt from the start, and she was very...

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Certified DSP

Ephrata, PA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I'm Melissa from Ephrata, in Lancaster County. I am a PA Certified Direct Support Aide. I have 4 years experience working with special needs a and over 20 years experience working as a Caregiver. My schedule is flexible and I look forward to hearing from you to discuss your current needs. Thank you
Holly K.'s Photo

Douglassville, PA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My childcare experience began when working for Bayada nurses with special needs children. From there I worked with one family for 8 years caring for 4 children. After that, I worked for 1. 5 years as a paraeducator for BCIU. I took a few years off to raise my girls, ages 5 and 7, and now am. working part time as a preschool...

Jenn S. says "Holly was great and my kids really enjoyed her! She has a great attention to details approach and was very engaged with the kids. Highly recommended!"

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Nanny/Babysitter For Hire

Morgantown, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
Seeking to provide nanny or babysitting services. I kind of like the term mother's helper myself. I raised three children of my own & I am a grandmother of 8. I have worked in private schools with special needs students, most recently daycare centers. I have experience caring for infants through 8th grade. I will engage your...

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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Friendly And Patient Respectful And Responsible

Alburtis, PA

3.0(1)
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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I can work with special needs children. I'm patient and calm energetic. Sweet loving and willing to provide amazing service.

Nadia W. says "Kiara has been our sitter for almost 2 months, our baby is 5 months old. She babysits 2 days a week, she is amazing with our baby. Kiara is very reliable...

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Future Teacher

Ephrata, PA

4.2(1)
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$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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.62/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 Reading, PA

Special Needs Caregivers in Reading, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Rosanna L.

Rose is simply the best support professional we have ever worked with. She is very professional, smart, dedicated, conscientious, and...

- Steve E.

Kirsten K.

Kirsten was a great caregiver for our daughter with autism and deafness. They went for walks, played games together, and cooked food....

- Care member

Sarah N.

Sarah has been caring for my 6 month old and is amazing! She is very responsive and reliable. She's very warm and caring, my baby loves her...

- Kaya C.

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