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Rachel R.


Haddonfield, NJ

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

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Hi! My name is Rachel and I am a K-2 Special Education teacher. I have been teaching special education for over 7 years. I have worked with students with many different diagnoses including Autism, Down Syndrome, CP, communication disorders, ERI/BD, and others. I am comfortable handling different behaviors and challenges that may...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Elizabeth S.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have a bachelors degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and a masters in special education. I have been working in the daycare business since 2012. I have experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and pre-kindergartners. I have experience with children who have special needs (Autism, Down Syndrome, developmental...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Carol S.


Mount Laurel, NJ

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Heavenly Sent

I have complied over 30 years experience in homes and facilities with disables and handicapped children and adults. I have worked with autism, quadriplegic, down syndrome, cognitive and developmental disabilities, ADD, blind and hearing impaired just to name a few. I am familiar with foley care, sarah-lift, hoyer lift and board...
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Emily K.


Malvern, PA

$20-30/hr

ASD Certified

In my undergraduate experience, I took a 9 credit course to become certified to work with individuals who are on the spectrum. I also minored in Exceptional education (special education) where I learned many techniques in working with behaviors and positive reinforcement. I have worked with a variety of diagnoses; Autism...
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Leah C.


Lansdale, PA

$15-25/hr • 5 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Samantha J.


Somerdale, NJ

$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Sam! I have over 10 years of experience working with kids. I have worked with kids infants through school age. I am currently working at a special needs school as a one-on-one aide for a little boy with down syndrome and I absolutely love it! I plan on going back to school for either special education or ABA.
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
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Kayla K.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-40/hr • 1 yrs exp

Creative Active Helper

I have a very low functioning disabled Downs Syndrome brother who've I've helped take care of my whole life as well as grew up with multiple forms of disabled people around me. I am in dental hygiene school and because of that I've had medical Emergencies classes, and am CPR certified. I have a degree in Art as well so I am very...
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Keilyn G.


Sewell, NJ

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

A Fun Nanny Here!

Hi there, my name is Keilyn and I'm an energetic and creative 24-year-old! I have over 5 years of experience working with toddlers and young children from 6 months to 11 years old. I'm looking for a full time position but open to part time, with a minimum of a one-year commitment, and my rates start at $24/hour for one child. I...
Keilyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Olivia W.


Mount Laurel, NJ

$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

I'm a dual certified educator and have been a Special Education teacher for the last 4 years. My areas of support have included autism, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, and ADHD. I would love to go into further details regarding my experiences and teaching style!
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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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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...

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Michele B.


Sewell, NJ

$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Michele. I have worked off and on with children and adults who suffer from ADD, ADHD, ODD, sensory disabilities etc. I have a half brother who was born with Down syndrome also. Each case is unique and very full filling to me. I understand how hard it is so if I can help ease some of the stress and put a smile...
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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: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
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Carol S.


Mount Laurel, NJ

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time CNA Special Needs Caregiver

My journey began when I was 14 and my mom had a stroke. After a lengthy stay at the hospital she came home unable to walk and needed help eating, dressing, bathing and much more. It was than I took over as her caregiver. It came naturally to me and after a year she fully recovered and I had grown and matured in ways...
Carol can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

Rose L.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

I have multiple close family members with a variety of cognitive delays, and about 8 years ago, I stumbled upon working with individuals with specials needs and cannot see myself doing anything else. I have worked with many individuals in the autism spectrum, Down syndrome, and even Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, also behavioral and...

Joe S.


King of Prussia, PA

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Here To Make Your Life Easier

I am a recent college graduate from Temple Univ. I graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice and currently work for Montgomery County Probation. Prior to obtaining this job I work Upper Merion Parks and Recreation in the Summer Day Camp program for 5 years as an Assistant Director. Typically I dealt with kids in the age range...
Joe can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Jennifer M.


Clementon, NJ

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for children from 3 months - 13 years old. I am comfortable with kids of any age. I am currently an elementary teacher, and am also CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy being active and having fun! I have worked with a variety of special needs (Autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, Tourette syndrome, etc.), and have...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Kara B.


West Chester, PA

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kara and I am a junior at West Chester University. I babysat for families in my development all throughout highschool and am one of six children myself. I have a lot of experience with caring for children inside and outside of my house. My youngest sister has down syndrome, so I am also educated in caring for...
Kara can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Heather K.


Riverside, NJ

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Childcare

I have worked with children for over 20 years, in a Daycare setting. I have formed many close bonds with families. I enjoyed watching their children learn and grow. My favorite activity to do with them is art. I love to see what they create with their imagination. I feel every child is different so I love to see all the outcomes...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Joe S.


King of Prussia, PA

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Here To Make Your Life Easier

I am a recent college graduate from Temple Univ. I graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice and currently work for Montgomery County Probation. Prior to obtaining this job I work Upper Merion Parks and Recreation in the Summer Day Camp program for 5 years as an Assistant Director. Typically I dealt with kids in the age range...

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