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Christina P.


Hatfield, PA

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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Hi everyone my name is Christina and I'm a mother of two beautiful children. I have a brother with Down syndrome, and he's 28 years old. I have been helping take care of him since I was 11 years old and now I'm 25. I helped him with getting dressed, undressed, bathing, toileting, helping him with food, taking him to his dances...
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Becky M.


Ambler, PA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Seeking Part-Time/Full-Time

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 20 years and babysat for 7 years before that. I have worked with children with a variety of personalities, disorders, and ages. My special needs experience is mostly centered around Autism, ADHD, and hearing impairment/loss, but I do have some experience with down syndrome, borderline, food allergies, and...
Becky can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Becky was my babysitter for 3 years. She was great with my kids and very responsible. I would hire her again. She took care of my kids early in the morning before school started. She took them to school each day."

Amy D.

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Moriah B.


Souderton, PA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

I have had a passion for working with and for special needs children and adults for as long as I can remember. From a very small age, my grandmother, who has always had a love for special needs individuals, would bring around her Down's syndrome clients and introduce them to me. We would play games and bond, all the while...
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Jill K.


Sellersville, PA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have experience with autisim, ADHD, Agressive Behavior, Down Syndrom.. I am a kind loving, caring person, and I like helping children out and see them grow...
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Leah C.


Lansdale, PA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

I am currently taking a semester off before completing my degree at Penn State University where I am studying psychology. I have five years of experience working with kids ages 2-12. I spent four summers as a camp counselor at Hopwood nursery primarily with 3-5-year-olds. I also spent one year working there as a preschool...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Nada H.


Harleysville, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Nada, I am 22 years old. I graduated from Penn State this May with a Bachelors of Science in Biobehavioral health and a minor in Health Policy Administration. I am from the Montgomery County area and that's where I'll be living this summer. I began babysitting in high-school and I volunteered at the boys and...
Nada can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Shannon C.


Souderton, PA

$23-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Currently I'm studying psychology and ABA therapy with a minor in early education at Liberty University. I have such a passion for those with special needs or disabilities and love to see them reach new goals or figuring out a way they are able to achieve something. I have worked as a Registered Behavior Technician and a...
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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$40-58/hr5 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
"Margo is an amazing caretaker and friend. She has been helping me out with my 20 year old daughter who has severe epilepsy and global development/ cognitive delays. My daughter loves spending time with her and I am comforted knowing that my daughter is safe under...

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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Child And Special Needs Sitter

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, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Kara C.


Plymouth Meeting, PA

$20-25/hr4 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kara is our neighbor and has taken care of our kids (almost 5 year-old girl and 3 year-old boy) for some time. It is really important to us that someone isn't just watching our kids, but that we have someone who will engage with them, get on their level, and play...

Lisa S.

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Renee W.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-15/hr6 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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Olivia S.


Coopersburg, PA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Specifically have worked with children and adults with Down Syndrome and autism or on the spectrum. I am passionate about working with children with special needs or disabilities because not many people are willing to put in the work or effort to show these children that they are not a burden but are loved and can do whatever...
A compassionate and experienced Special Needs Caregiver with 11+ years of dedicated service. Providing exceptional care and support to individuals with diverse disabilities such as ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome and mental health disorders. Demonstrating strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to implement...
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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Hannah G.


Emmaus, PA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver With Teaching Certificate Available!

I absolutely love and adore children! I am extremely devoted to caring for all children and ensuring that they are loved, included, heard, and well taken care of. I have experience babysitting children with Intellectual Disabilities, Down Syndrome, and Autism. Aside from babysitting, I have experience being a student teacher in...
I currently run a special needs classroom (The Rainbow Room) at my church, Grace Point First Baptist Church in Newtown, PA. All of the children are autistic/down-syndrome, ages range from three (3) to nine (9). Also, at my current job (Johnson & Johnson) we volunteer to go to inner-city schools and teach different curriculums to...
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Kabira A.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Multi-Experienced Special Needs Caretaker

Having grown up with a younger brother who has Down syndrome, I have real life experience in the care and needs of people with disabilities. I am a compassionate person who is patient and genuinely loves to help people with special needs in any way I can. Aside from having personal family experience, I worked at Center for...
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Christy D.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Teacher by day. Avid reader. I have experience tutoring children. I recently have been working with 5-year-old twins and have great experience with children outside of school work as well. I have special training with individuals with special needs such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Dementia, Hearing and Vision Impaired. I currently...
Christy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Hatfield, PA

Becky M.

5.0

Becky has been babysitting for us for over 3 years! She is always punctual and very quick to reply when I reach out to her about upcoming dates and has never cancelled. My kids are young (2 and 5) and they both take to her. She takes the time to play with them and talk to them and make them feel...

- Kristen N.

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

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

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.

Renee W.

5.0

was always on time and could count on

- Care member

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