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Augusta C.


Bryn Mawr, PA

$16-24/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Sitter

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Hi! I am from Chicago, Illinois, and am a Sophomore at Bryn Mawr College. I am a patient, caring and responsible person who has at least 5 years of experience with childcare. I am currently employed at the Phebe Anna Thorne Preschool in Bryn Mawr. Over the past three summers I worked at a summer camp engaging with children...
Augusta can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Child And Special Needs Sitter

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children and special needs for over 4 years; my oldest brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally delayed. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is...
Margaret can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We were in town for medical appointments at CHOP and I reached out to Margaret to watch my daughter so I could have some me time in the city. She was excellent with my daughter and gave her Gtube meds. Very professional highly recommend her!!"

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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$40-58/hr • 5 yrs exp

Excellent Care For Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs my entire life; my older brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally retarded. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is most extensive...
5.0
"Margot is a lovely person to have in our home. She is reliable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy and takes wonderful care of our daughter."

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Kara C.


Plymouth Meeting, PA

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny / Babysitter SUMMER ONLY

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kara and I am looking for a full-time nanny position for this summer as I get out of school May 10th and return August 29th. I have a sister with Down Syndrome, so I definitely have experience with taking care of individuals with special needs. Also, my second cousin has 5 kids, one 8 years old, another 6 years...
Kara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kara is our cousin and has babysat for our 5 children. She is currently attending college to become a physical therapist. Our children adore her. She is responsible, caring, hard-working, energetic, and so much fun! She also has an older sister with special...

Lori H.

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Karen V.


Drexel Hill, PA

$26/hr • 9 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Preschool Teacher/Ass Director

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been involved in the early childhood development field for over 30 years, I majored in child development in college. I have worked with infants through grade school, I also was an assistant director at a preschool in Los Angeles for nine years I have taught infants through Elementary school, also experience teaching...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Karen was my daughter's preschool teacher at Family Nurturing Center and became a dear friend of ours ever since. She absolutely adored Karen and they lovingly referred to each other as "sista." Karen always made her feel special and loved. She would take extra...

Deborah G.

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Jennifer H.


King of Prussia, PA

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver For Special Needs

I used to live with a roommate who has Down Syndrome for two and a half years. I worked with many individuals with special needs. I am very good with one on one encouragement with individuals with special needs, assisting them in independent living skills or other skills, related to school or physical activity. I like to be a...
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Alexandra S.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

I started caring for people with special needs when I was in high school. I had a neighbor with Down syndrome and was a caregiver for her throughout most of her life. I worked with a variety of adults, teens, and children with disabilities while in high school, undergrad, and graduate school. In my spare time, I like to read,...
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Lisa J.


Wayne, PA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Special Needs Babysitter. I am a retired pediatric Occupational Therapist with many years of experience. I have heard families struggling to find a babysitter for their unique situation and would be interested in helping a local family. I love children and adults. I enjoy playing lots of games and doing arts and crafts...
My whole life my best friend had down syndrome. In high school I was president of our club for people with and without special needs. I am now going to school to be a special education teacher. I am so passionate about working with kids with special needs because they have so much to offer to the world and many times society...
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Briona C.


Upper Darby, PA

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Mature And Have 4 Years Experience With Youth. Have Worked With Children With Autism And ADHD

I have worked with children with special needs since 2013 mostly in school based environments. (ADHD, ODD, AUTISM, DOWN SYNDROME, ETC) Also have experience with intense behaviors. I have been a personal care aide and classroom assistant for a special ed teacher the past for 5 years. Also have worked in a Daycare for a couple...
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Lela T.


Glenolden, PA

$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Special Needs One On One

I worked for the school District of Philadelphia working with youth with special needs from ages 3 to 21 years of age. I have 8+ years working in the special needs environment. Youth who has ADHD, ADD, cerebral palsy, echolalia , down syndrome the list goes on. I have also prepared youth for work ready as well working with the...
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Carin M.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special education teacher (k-12). First aid and CPR certified As a special education teacher, I have worked with people of all needs, ages and abilities. In my spare time, I am a volunteer at various programs within the special needs community (camp counselor for young adults with Down Syndrome, volunteer for the Special...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked at Elwyn for 5 years with children, youth and adults who have have Downs Syndrome, Cereal Palsy, severe mental impairments and delays and I have worked with indivuals with Autism. I love helping and caring for people.
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Vanessa B.


Philadelphia, PA

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello, my Name Is Vanessa I'm A Certified Para-educator Working In Early Childhood Education

I've been working teaching children with special needs for over 18 years, at a local school in the Early Childhood Department in my community. Some of the children I work with have numerous diagnosis, like Cerebral Palsy, Blindness, Down Syndrome, Autism, or children on the Spectrum. These are just a few of some of the diagnosis...
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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Senior Care For Your Family

I have worked with seniors for 2 years, from daily care to medication management. The bulk of my experience is with special needs; my oldest brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally delayed. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
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Bettina B.


Drexel Hill, PA

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Happy And Caring Special Education Teacher/Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Bettina I am a Special Education Teacher Major in Teaching Intellectually Challenged students. I have 5 years working experience. I have worked with children and young adults with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Hearing Impaired, Verbally Impaired, Fragile X, and many more. I have work experience in residential...
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Stephanie F.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have loved working with children in different capacities for the past 10 years. I earned my Masters degree in Special Education from Temple University and I am a first grade teacher in Philadelphia. I also greatly enjoy volunteering. During the summer, I volunteer with an organization called PALS, which is a camp for young...
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Katie F.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr

Recreational Therapist

In my experience as a recreational therapist, I have worked in both community based, in home, and school settings with clients with varying diagnoses. I have provided services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, Down's syndrome, cognitive delays, and behavioral health diagnoses. I most enjoy creating a bond with the...
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Hannah J.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I grew up with a brother who has Down Syndrome and another brother with developmental delays, ADD, ODD, and Reactive Attachment Disorder. After high school, I spent a year helping to care for them and implement their therapy program. During my years as a teacher, I have worked with other students who have developmental delays,...
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Kelly J.


Upper Darby, PA

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available Part-Time

I have a Master's in Special Education. I have worked with students with learning differences, Down Syndrome, and ASD. I believe that all children deserve to be understood and provided with excellent care.

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Bryn Mawr, PA

Margaret R.

5.0

We were in town for medical appointments at CHOP and I reached out to Margaret to watch my daughter so I could have some me time in the city. She was excellent with my daughter and gave her Gtube meds. Very professional highly recommend her!!

- Care member

Margaret R.

5.0

Margot is a lovely person to have in our home. She is reliable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy and takes wonderful care of our daughter.

- Care member

Kara C.

5.0

She is a kind-hearted person and my baby sensed that the minute he met her. I can honestly say she is a gem. She takes care of him like I would.

- Winsome C.

Karen V.

5.0

Karen was my daughter's preschool teacher at Family Nurturing Center and became a dear friend of ours ever since. She absolutely adored Karen and they lovingly referred to each other as "sista." Karen always made her feel special and loved. She would take extra time when she couldn't sleep to pet...

- Deborah G.

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