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

Review for Margaret R. by Care member

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…

Review for Kara C. by Winsome C.

was always on time and could count on

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Down syndrome care in Glenolden, PA

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Lela T.


Glenolden, PA

$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Special Needs One On One

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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...
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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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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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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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Rachel B.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available!

I have experience with individuals of a wide range of ages and ability levels. I was a member of the Peer Assisted Learning Support (PALS) club all 4 years of high school, and held the position of President for 2 years. I worked as a volunteer, and later camp counselor, at Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center, where I worked with...
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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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Ariana B.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Respite/caretaker

My experience begins at Camp Huntington. I worked with children and adults with autism, down syndrome, speech delays, ADD/ADHD, seizure disorders and other disabilities, and earned the Blossom Award for excellence. I learned an invaluable skill-how to use humor and creativity to diffuse a situation to turn it into a positive for...
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Augusta C.


Bryn Mawr, PA

$16-24/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Sitter

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alexis L.


Westville, NJ

$15-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

My name is Alex! I'm currently a speech-language pathology graduate student. Prior to attending college, I worked as an EMT for five years. During my internships in college, I've worked with children with a range of disabilities (including autism, seizure disorders, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, ADD/ADHD). I have availability...
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Erin H.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For A Summer Nannying Job

I am an energetic and fun person who loves getting to work with children. I have a lot of experience working with a wide range of ages, ranging from babies-12 years old. I have two younger sisters, so I grew up watching them and learning how to interact with all ages. One of my sisters has Down Syndrome, so I grew up with a lot...
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Rita R.


Upper Darby, PA

$22-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Healthcare Provider

Hello, I have 10 years experience with special needs, down syndrome and spinal cord injury. I'm COVID vaccinated. Have an insured car. I am an non-smoker. I enjoy the arts, music, gardening, walks, working out. Look forward to talking with you.

Zoe C.


Philadelphia, PA

$16/hr • 7 yrs exp

I have been working with those with special needs since I started volunteering at Cradle Beach, a summer camp for children with developmental disabilities, in 2015. I've worked as a counselor at the camp caring 24/7 for kids with a variety of special needs including those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and numerous...
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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$40-58/hr • 5 yrs exp

Excellent Care For Special Needs

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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...
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"Margaret has been working with our family supporting our young adult son who has Cerebral Palsy. Our experience with Margaret has shown her to be caring, thoughtful, reliable and responsible. She proactively looks for ways to improve our son's daily care and his...

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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

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"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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Renee W.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny

I was a school teacher for Philadelphia and most classes I taught were fully integrated. I have worked with special Olympics and with special people in the north east . My masters background is special education and my cousin has Down syndrome and is a 25-year-old grown man. I have worked with him very closely through the years....
5.0
"was always on time and could count on"

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Jennifer R.


Maple Shade, NJ

$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello all, working with individuals with special needs brings with it a host of unique challenges and opportunities. Therefore, a few years ago I worked as a one on one aid with kids with Down Syndrome, Development Delayed.. etc. Those children I worked with made every day fulfilling, and I know my work made a positive impact...
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Diva S.


Wilmington, DE

$21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an energetic 56-year-old experienced child care provider with excellent references! I love what I do and enjoy the little ones so much. I have experience with newborn -12 yr. and with special needs also Down syndrome heart condition and feeding tube etc, I'm comfortable in most situations. I'm very prompt and reliable.. I...
Diva can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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"Dee was our part time nanny for my now almost 3yr old and 10mo old baby for close to 2 years. She is incredibly energetic, loving and willing. Dee added a presence that was unmatched by any other caregiver we had in our home. She took our children out to the...

Tiffany D.

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