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Lizzie K.

Swarthmore, PA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
I have 5 years of experience as a paraprofessional and Behavioral Health Therapist, specializing in working with children diagnosed with neurological conditions. I will soon obtain my RBT certification. I am CPR/First Aid certified, have all the necessary PA clearances to work with children (including ACT 42), and am a mandated...
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Chantale B.

Swarthmore, PA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am an educator and a nurse. I will be retire over the Summer. I am looking for a part time job or some filling hours
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Lela T.

Experienced Child Care Provider Available

Glenolden, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Loving Nanny who's been in the field of working with children for 18+ years. I've worked for the School District of Philadelphia as a classroom assistant for special needs children. Department of Human services as an office manager for low income Children and Department of Parks & Recreation where I was a director for at risk...

Care Member says "Lela was our nanny for about a year from the time our son was 5 months old to 17 months old. She is extremely patient, energetic, creative, and kind....

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Ana M.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello families. Available between July 1-July 5 My name is Ana. I am a full time nanny M-F but since it's summer and I have my school break I am looking for extras on weekends. I have almost 9 years of experience with children of all ages, especially newborns and toddlers. I am very creative with sensory and educational...

Cheryl F. says "**Hire Ana ASAP before you miss out** Ana has been our nanny for over a year. We are moving away soon, and to our dismay she cannot come with. I cannot...

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Judith J.

Home Care, Help With Medicines Doctors Appointments Etc. Love Working With The Elderly ( Companion )

Media, PA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
home modification
errands
dementia
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Multiple years experience with the elderly , dementia, special needs children and adults. I worked in the Wisconsin school district with special-needs students for 9 yrs working with special and regular ed students along w with volunteering and working in the health room as needed providing care for sick and injured students.,...

Care Member says "Judy was a wonderful companion to my mom. Her visits really brightened her day."

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Tameka C.

Chester, PA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Tameka. Thank you for viewing my page. I have 3 kids one of them is autistic & ADHD so I am experienced in special needs. I always treat your children's wants & needs as if I was attending to my own. I am all about your child, completing all tasks first then activities second. I also have a passion for caring for...

Mary B. says "Tameka cared for my children this past Friday. I am pregnant & Tameka was a great help! She did little things around the house & kept my little ones busy!...

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Deaunjanae W.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! My name is De'AunJana'e, and I have over four years of experience working with children, including those with special needs. I am a licensed Residential Child and Youth Practitioner. I've worked in early childhood education, social services, and crisis intervention. At Lionheart Christian Academy, I cared for a baby with...

Care Member says "Nae was great with our kids & a huge help around the house. She jumped right in to help over the weekend when we had a large group of friends over. A...

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Melanie P.

Experienced Part Time Care Giver

Garnet Valley, PA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Hi. My name is Melanie. I have a Master's degree in clinical studies and a longtime career in healthcare, now a child caregiver for over 15 years for children ages 12 months-adult, with/without special needs ages 4yo and up. I enjoy exploring things they enjoy and introducing things when they wish to explore in a safe setting. I...

Cathy M. says "Melanie has been a key part of our family functioning! She is wonderful with our children. We appreciate her every day!"

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Patrick C.

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi there- My name is Patrick! I am an elementary special education teacher with 6 years of teaching experience and over 10 years of working with children. I've worked with various special needs in children, including severe ADHD, ASD, ODD, bipolar, and cerebral palsy. Outside of the classroom, I am passionate about world travel,...

Diana F. says "I had the honor of working with Patrick as a special education teacher. Patrick is driven, organized, and always made sure to develop inspiring...

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Christine W.

Loving Preschool Teacher Looking For A Nanny Position

Drexel Hill, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have over 12 years of experience caring for young children in numerous professional settings. I am CPR and first-aid certified. I have a CDA in Early Childhood Education and I am in college to receive an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with children with special needs and learned a variety of...

Samantha D. says "Christine is an absolutely fantastic care giver! We hired her to take care of our toddler 3 days a week and feel so lucky to have had her! She is...

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Mariana A.

Mariana - Experienced Care-provider

Woodlyn, PA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 10+ yrs of experience. I've worked with multiple children, twins, elderly and special needs. I am a mother my self and understand the struggle parents have when it comes to finding someone trustworthy and reliable. I do tutoring, transportation, back up, overnights, vacation and on call childcare. I care for children in...

Elizabeth M. says "We hired Mariana for babysitting our daughter and she was fabulous!! She went above and beyond taking excellent care of our daughter, giving her...

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Judith J.

Media, PA

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Thank you for your time and consideration now and in the future! ! I reside in Media and I work part time for an Agency in Exton I was interested in picking up more hours Special needs care available. I work in there Wisconsin school district of kettle moraine with the special-needs boy from 2nd to 11th grade and also had...

Christian R. says "I have Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III, so I use a wheelchair and I have brittle bones. Judy was my aid in school from 2nd grade to 11th grade....

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Carol E.

Touch Of Kindness

Brookhaven, PA

3.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
home modification
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Carol. I am a mother of 3 wonderful children. My youngest still lives at home, age 19. My hobbies are my artwork and gardening. I am looking for part time work. I have experience with working with the elderly and special needs. I can provide a healthy safe environment to your special family member. My...

Debbie G. says "I didn't expect Carol to be so passionate about tending to my fathers needs. She keep him comfortable and safe. There were time she just sat there and...

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Melanie P.

Experienced Part Time Caregiver/Driver

Garnet Valley, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi. My name is Melanie. I live in Garnet Valley and I am a college-educated, semi-retired educator with years of experience caring and driving for children, teens, and adults. I enjoy working with people and providing individualized services for day-to-day living. I provide quality childcare, safe transportation, meal prep (can...

Carolyn S. says "Melanie is excellent with people who have special needs. She drove our son who has Down Syndrome and they developed a great relationship!"

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Jenice S.

Responsible And Caring Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a nurses aide (CNA) with 8 years experience in healthcare including both at home and in a long term care facility. I'm able to provide assistance with all aspects of daily living and checking vital signs too. I've worked with children and adults with both physical and mental disabilities. I cared for my great grandmother...
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Tameka C.

Chester, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi my name is tameka my first experience with someone with special needs is at a nursing home I worked there for 6 years I dealt with bipolar, schizophrenia, multi personalities, ADHD & autism. I treated them as I treated my own but my second experience is hands on because it's my son is autistic & have ADHD. I have cousins who...

Becky R. says "Tameka was a pleasure interviewing she had all her credentials ready for us to see! She also made me feel comfortable for her to care for my son with her...

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Maegan S.

Villanova Student Looking For Part-time And/or Occasional Position

Villanova, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Maegan, and I am a junior at Villanova University. I am from Long Beach, California, and I have experience working summers at the Newport Beach Tennis Club as a swim and water polo instructor. I have also been a private nanny to a family with 2 children and another family with a special needs (Autistic) teenager....

Jody S. says "I have known Maegan since she was born. She was my sons "helper" two summers ago. My son is autistic and Maegan would drive him, do fun activities, go out...

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Katelynn G.

Safety First, But Let's Definitely Have Lots Of Fun Too!

Springfield, PA

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I enjoy fostering an interactive, healthy, structured (but not rigid), and safe environment while sharing my passion for curiosity! If you ask any of the kiddos I've had the pleasure of spending time with what my 'rules' are, they'll tell you: 1. safety first 2. have FUN!!!!! I've been a nanny, babysitter, pet/plant/house...

Stephanie H. says "We love Miss Katelynn!! She was great with our 4yo for an afternoon and while we were gone for a long day trip! :) "

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Patrick C.

Elementary Special Ed Teacher

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi there- My name is Patrick! I am an elementary special education teacher with over a decade of teaching experience and plenty more background working with children. I've worked with various special needs in children, including severe ADHD, ASD, ODD, bipolar, and cerebral palsy. Outside of the classroom, I am passionate about...

Rakeli S. says "Patrick does a great job tutoring my daughter. I see the progress and it's awesome. Patrick is patient and stern at the same time and my daughter responds...

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James C.

Fun-Loving, Experienced Coach And Mentor For Adolescents/Adults With Special Needs

Media, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is James and I'm a social worker who is passionate about serving people with disabilities. I currently work with families in the Seattle/Eastside area who need some extra help to support a family member with special needs, whether at home or out in the community. I love to provide companionship, role-modeling,...

Naomi L. says "James is wonderful with our student. He is gentle and patient, and instantly put us both at ease with his demeanor. We are looking forward to him working...

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  • The average post rate is $21.50/hr as of November 2025

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Special Needs Caregivers in Swarthmore, PA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Lela T.

Lela was our nanny for about a year from the time our son was 5 months old to 17 months old. She is extremely patient, energetic, creative,...

- Care member

Ana M.

**Hire Ana ASAP before you miss out** Ana has been our nanny for over a year. We are moving away soon, and to our dismay she cannot come...

- Cheryl F.

Judith J.

Judy was a wonderful companion to my mom. Her visits really brightened her day.

- Care member

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