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Special needs adult care in Jenkintown, PA

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Susan H.


Jenkintown, PA

$14-20/hr2 yrs exp

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I was a direct support professional for two years and a manager of the group home I worked at for at least a year and a half out of the two years. I took care of individuals with intellectual disability . I worked for an agency so I had all the necessary training on behaviors and how to take care the best way! I had a lot of fun...
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Jennifer L.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and have worked for two and a half years in home health care with a variety of seniors ranging from multiple different special needs I have also worked three years in a long term nursing home for seniors with dementia/Alzheimer. I spent one and a half year in a residential care home for adults...
Jennifer can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I’ve worked with Jen for a few years on nightshift. she is very dedicated and reliable. "

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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: Light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
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....

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Tatianna R.


Palmyra, NJ

$15-19/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

Hi, my name is Tatianna. I just got married; I've been working with special needs children since I was 14 at special needs daycares, as a babysitter and a nanny. I have a lot of skills specifically with autistic children as a result of my brothers diagnosis. I am in school currently, online, to be a special needs pediatric...
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Dora S.


Philadelphia, PA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello I have worked with the elderly who have dementia. I am happy to do meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, and errands.
5.0
"Dora did a 1 month overnight care role for my elderly mother three times a week. She was lovely to interact with, kind, compassionate, communicative, punctual, and patient with my mom who could become very anxious at night. Dora played my moms fav game, Rumikub...

Marilyn B.

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Stephen M.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've had the opportunity to work part-time with a gentleman with a form of progressive MS for the past 10 years. My goal is to enhance his quality of life by assisting him with everyday activities and promoting his physical well being. Daily activities include: Providing physical therapy exercises for strength and range of...
5.0
"Steve M. was wonderful. He was thoughtful, caring, totally reliable, insightful, and brought positive energy to everything he did for the person he was caring for."

Susan H.

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Yuan T.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Available To Provide Care

I am an energetic, patient, reliable, and fun certified Special Education teacher with over 16 years of experience of working with students with a wide range of disabilities. In my teaching career I have worked with elementary, middle, and high school students. My students have various needs ranging from Autism, learning...
5.0
"Yuan is a kind, friendly, experienced educator. She excels at catering her teaching to the individual needs of the student. Yuan taught my son for 2 years in a home school setting. She is amazing! She is very knowledgeable about different teaching methods and...

Cathy H.

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Caroline Z.


Warminster, PA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

If you are looking for a positive, dedicated and enthusiastic helper who knows how to work with kids with special needs, I am the right person. I have experience in child development and child psychology. I am very responsible and patient. Mom of two kids with clear background check and driving record. Child abuse clearance also...
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Kristen D.


Hatboro, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a childcare provider (infants through teens/young adults) experienced with various special needs. I've worked with children with autism both in school and home settings. I have experience as an instructional assistant (four years) in ABA/autistic classrooms and as a behavior therapist. I work with kids/students on life,...
5.0
"Kristen is extremely kind, professional and has an amazing sense of work ethic. She also doesn't get rattled easily, which was a huge plus point when working with my special needs son."

Hema G.

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Matthew R.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-40/hr9 yrs exp

I have experience working with the elderly in home since living in Santa Cruz, California. I moved to Philadelphia and have enjoyed very much my experience working for some great families. My references will show that I have developed outstanding relationships with my employers and have proved that I can relate well and adapt to...
5.0
"Matt has been a wonderful mentor for our son with a disability and a passion for creating art. With Matt's background and experience in both art and art instruction for people with special needs, he came with just what our son wanted. They have spent quiet hours...

Jennifer S.

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Chosa W.


Elkins Park, PA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

I am a Certified Nursing assistant with 10 years experience and a graduate from Community College of Philadelphia, majored in Behavioral Health and human services. Am a compassionate and very dedicated person with empathy and caring. Through my job as a CNA, I have helped different families in taking care of their loved ones by...
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Pamela T.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certify Nurses Assistant, Home Health Aid, & Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Having over 20 years of experience in the nursing community has been rewarding to me. I gain my experiences in long term care facilities, hospitals, medical clinics and home health care which enabled me to develop nurses skills and techniques. My background experience is Surgery recovery, Fall risk, Alzheimer, Dementia, Cancer,...
5.0
"She is a very caring person and has a lot of patience. She takes a lot of pride in what she does. You can count on her!"

Anna S.

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Catherine M.


Philadelphia, PA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Super Positive, Fun And Caring Companion

Hello, I welcome you to message me after you have read my profile and after all parties have agreed to hire a caretaker. Hello! I am a former Special Education Teacher with experience in a multiple disability classroom for children ages 5 through 18. I also have 5 Years Experience with Senior Citizens who need companionship,...
5.0
"Cathy is a natural leader and is compassionate and attentive to others needs, her leadership motivates others around her while her professional attitude promotes a positive atmosphere."

Padraic A.

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Irene H.


Philadelphia, PA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Experience, With Mental Illness, Dementia, Diabetes

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Patience is my Virtue... I am highly adaptable, love caring for those with special needs, and ready to begin helping a new family...
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Damaris M.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time - Full Time Caregiver

I have worked with Devereux Foundation and Community Interactions Inc for a combined 20+ years. Most of my experience is in adult home programs caring for 21-65 yr old clients. The client population requires care for behavioral, emotional, and cognitive disabilities including, but not limited to: cooking, personal care, ADLs and...
Damaris can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"She care about her clients and she is always on time at work. Above all she loves her job."

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Greta R.


Bala Cynwyd, PA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Evening And Weekend Care Giving

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special education teacher who has worked with children preschool to 12th grade with various needs including emotional support. As an individual and family, I have been on the care team for friends and family with medical conditions.
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Margaret C.


Horsham, PA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

34 Years Experience College Graduate In Social Wor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I have a Bachelors in Social Work with concentrations in Psychology, Sociology and Special Education. I have 20+years of Home Health Care experience. I also have experience with diverse populations. My expertise is with Dementia/ Alzheimer's patients. I am compassionate, empathetic, caring and knowledgeable about...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Maggie was a godsend to me and my mother. Mom was suffering from dementia thus feeling depressed and anxious. Maggie treated mom with dignity and brought joy to the house and to mom with her lively personality and delicious cooking! I always knew mom was in good...

Sarah W.

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Patti C.


Blue Bell, PA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available, Seniors, Errands, Disabled

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am presently seeking a part-time position as a companion/community navigator providing help in and out of the home.
5.0
"Pattie is such a pleasant person to be around and she helped me with everything and beyond. She's professional, responsible, punctual, reliable, very knowledgeable with medical stuff and surgery process, very friendly, etc. I highly recommend her!"

Justina H.

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Lori-ann W.


Warminster, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

To Help Another You Must Show Up

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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Gabriela B.


Bensalem, PA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Fun & Energetic Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Gabriela. I am 21 years old, and I have 3 years of experience. I also took care of my grandma that was an Alzheimer's patient. I also have lots of experience with childcare. I can help with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and errands. I am CPR & first aid certified.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Jenkintown, PA

Jennifer L.

5.0

I’ve worked with Jen for a few years on nightshift. she is very dedicated and reliable.

- Care member

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

Dora S.

5.0

Dora did a 1 month overnight care role for my elderly mother three times a week. She was lovely to interact with, kind, compassionate, communicative, punctual, and patient with my mom who could become very anxious at night. Dora played my moms fav game, Rumikub with her, had nice chats snd reminded...

- Marilyn B.

Stephen M.

5.0

Steve M. was wonderful. He was thoughtful, caring, totally reliable, insightful, and brought positive energy to everything he did for the person he was caring for.

- Susan H.

Yuan T.

5.0

Yuan is a kind, friendly, experienced educator. She excels at catering her teaching to the individual needs of the student. Yuan taught my son for 2 years in a home school setting. She is amazing! She is very knowledgeable about different teaching methods and can adjust her style to find the...

- Cathy H.

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