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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: Respite care, live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Jennifer was great with my mom. She not only cared for her, she treated her like she was still important"

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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 is a loving, gentle compassionate man. He has a playful personality and cares deeply for those around him. He is a spiritually oriented person with a big heart. He is gifted with a healing touch which can be felt in a hug or a handshake or in his...

Peggy R.

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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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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 not only dependable, but also has high moral standards and integrity."

Peter D.

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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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Devon K.


Hatboro, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I've taken care of some amazing men and women! Some have needed full hands on assistance for their daily living activities such as showering, wound dressings, and medication administration. Others have just needed a helping hand and someone to converse with while helping around the house. I have helped cook meals and clean when...
Devon can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"She is a wonderful, bubbly person to be around, excellent in her care-giving skills, 100% focused on who she is caring for. I would be more than happy to hire her again if our schedules aligned."

Ellen S.

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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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Devon K.


Hatboro, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver - RN Graduate

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I genuinely care. I have 10+ years of hands on care with special needs. I am comfortable helping with daily living activities and personal care. I've helped with everything from going on daily errands, movies, parks, and toileting care. When helping with anyone I care about safety and the personal happiness.
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Jaquela S.


Elkins Park, PA

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jaquela. I've worked with special needs kids for about 3 years in an in home capacity as well as a school environment. I really enjoy working with special needs kids and everything that it has to offer. I'd love to answer any questions that your family may have. Please feel free to message me.
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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
"Patti worked with me both inside and outside my home for about 5 months for 25 hours per week to provide companionship and help while I was in a very depressed state. Patti is a very nice and patient and energetic person and it's apparent that she has a lot of...

Gene C.

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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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Anlizar D.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse

I have 10+years of experience as a nurse. Currently I am a geriatric nurse with past experience in pediatric mental health/mental retardation. I have always known that I would be a nurse. It is my joy to serve others with my talents and compassion . I have adult children who have grown into positive and respectful members of the...
5.0
"Thank you Anlizar for always showing up and being reliable when we've needed it most. It's been extremely helpful having a nurse available who goes the extra step to assure we understand doctors orders, medication, and dietary restrictions."

Mike 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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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

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.

Kristen D.

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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