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Megan M.


Willow Grove, PA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Direct Support Professional

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For two years I have worked as a Direct Support Professional in both home and community settings for individuals with special needs. I have supported clients between the ages of 12 and 55 years old, with most of them in the 19-25 year age range. I have experience with varying diagnoses including Autism, ASD, Cerebral Palsy, Down...
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Lori-ann W.


Warminster, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

To Help Another You Must Show Up

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced caregiver with a heart. You all need compassion/understanding and support. Going above and beyond with availability and all needs for whole family! Specializes in long term, paralysis, MS, etc Special Needs autistic, downs syndrome of all ages, but not limited to. Check out my reviews! Willing to do occasional...
5.0
"When I first met Lori I knew she would be the perfect fit for caring for my family member with progressing MS. She said to me that she wanted a job where she truly felt needed and one where she could make a difference in the quality of not only her clients life,...

Kristine I.

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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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Lori-ann W.


Warminster, PA

$30-33/hr10 yrs exp

Helping And Doing Whatever Is Needed To Help Client And Family.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My specialty is adults with Special Needs and Adults with disabilities. Caregiver/helper/companion/cook/driver/cleaning/organizer. Experienced in many aspects of customer service. Experienced in learning ways to help and adjust to individual/family needs. My gift is my ability to be very flexible, and to always show-up to do...
Lori-ann can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Lori-Ann replied to my ad looking for a caregiver for my mom, and I’m not exaggerating when I say she answered our prayers. We needed immediate help and she was able to assist us as we continued to look for someone full-time. She is so caring, so knowledgeable and...

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Becky M.


Ambler, PA

$28-32/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Seeking Part-Time/Full-Time

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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, 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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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Special Needs Care

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.

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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Sydney R.


Richboro, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Special Ed teacher for kids with autism, Down syndrome. Undergrad in elementary and special Ed from West Chester university and masters in special ed from Holy Family university.
I am the oldest of 6 siblings. being the oldest sister makes me very nurturing and caring to kids. I have one brother with down syndrome which helps a lot. I am very experienced with helping children with special needs.
Malak can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Shannon W.


Philadelphia, PA

$12-17/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny Available

hi! my name is shannon, i'm 19 and live in center city! I have previously worked at an after school program with elementary school kids all 4 years of high school and the last two summers I was a camp counselor at a camp working specifically with children with special needs (Autism, Downs Syndrome, non-verbal disabilities to...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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...
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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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kayla K.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-40/hr1 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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Ariana B.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-25/hr3 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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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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Arianna R.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Passionate Educator

Hi! My name is Arianna, also known as Miss. Arianna or Miss. Ana as I've been called by my students. I am a 2019 PSU graduate with a BS In communication sciences and disorders and a minor in rehabilitation and human services. I have a strong background in special education, especially with autism. I've worked with students on...

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Willow Grove, PA

Lori-ann W.

5.0

When I first met Lori I knew she would be the perfect fit for caring for my family member with progressing MS. She said to me that she wanted a job where she truly felt needed and one where she could make a difference in the quality of not only her clients life, but their family as well. She has...

- Kristine I.

Renee W.

5.0

was always on time and could count on

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Lori-ann W.

5.0

Lori is kind, knowledgeable, skilled, reliable, trustworthy and efficient. She currently works for our family and has done so for four years. She cared for my father with Lewy Body Dementia until he passed. Lori cared for my special needs sister at the same time. She continues to care for my sister....

- Care member

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.

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.

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