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Special needs adult care in Newtown Square, PA

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Liza R.


Newtown Square, PA

$30-36/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available Early Afternoons. Evenings Are A Possibility

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 63 yr old, former nurse, mother of 4. I went into the field of nursing because of my desire to help others and to spend time with those in need. Although I loved working as an RN, the staffing shortage did not allow me to spend quality time with those patients who needed it most. In 2004, after our youngest child was in...
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Kimberly E.


Glenolden, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Companion

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

More than 15 years senior care giving experience. Have a lot of experience with dementia, stroke patients and Parkinson's patients. I have years of experience with stroke victims, dementia, special needs adults. Was also a teachers assistant for Special Education students Kindergarten thru age 21). I have always been a...
Kimberly can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kim was a caregiver for mother for close to 2 years. She always exceeded expectations. As mom's condition worsened, Kim helped us all through the changes needed for her care. It was obvious to all that Kim didn't see my mom as just a patient, she loved her and...

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Doris A.


King of Prussia, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Most Loving Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Doris is a sincere, sweet and lovely lady with 10 years' experience. Doris is honored and rewarded to be of service to children, special needs cases and the elderly. Doris is patient and understanding with all special needs clients requiring many different levels of care. Your loved ones will be treated with love and compassion....
Doris can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Doris is an excellent care giver. She is kind and compassionate and always had K's best interests at heart . She treated K like a daughter and would go above and beyond to make sure she was receiving exceptional care. In times of need Doris was there and would...

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Tameka C.


Chester, PA

$18-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is tameka my first experience with someone with special needs is at a nursing home I worked there for 6 years I dealt with bipolar, schizophrenia, multi personalities, ADHD & autism. I treated them as I treated my own but my second experience is hands on because it's my son is autistic & have ADHD. I have cousins who...
5.0
"Tameka was a pleasure interviewing she had all her credentials ready for us to see! She also made me feel comfortable for her to care for my son with her experience."

Becky R.

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Angelica K.


Darby, PA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant: Available Weekends Only: Every Sat & Every Other Sun

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Currently working with Autistic teenager with tuberous sclerosis have been his aide for 3 yrs and am seeking weekend work on my days off
5.0
"She is awesome and such a caring person!!! I am so grateful to have her. She is a gem"

Karen G.

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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
"Margot is a lovely person to have in our home. She is reliable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy and takes wonderful care of our daughter."

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Lillian B.


Marcus Hook, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a special friend who is now 20 years old. I have been a part of she and her parents lives since she was 8. I am employed by Life Path out of Media PA in doing the care since she was about 14. I receive 29 hours of training each year through Life Path. I enjoy my work.
5.0
"Ms. Lil was our nanny for our two boys ages 1 and 3. One of our sons has a special medical need. Ms. Lil ensured he received his medication and was observant of any changes in his behavior. She even went the extra mile by attending a class hosted by the hospital to...

Janna G.

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Patient K.


Upper Darby, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 10 years of experience working in the home care industry. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I have work in nursing homes, home care, hospital, assistance living, live-in and private duty. I provide care for the elderly, sick, disabled, hospice care, feeding tube care, Foley catheter care,...
Patient can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Patience is beyond professional, patient, and compassionate in the care that she provides. She goes above and beyond to provide safe, effective, and quality care."

Lola A.

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Judith J.


Media, PA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care, Help With Medicines Doctors Appointments Etc. Love Working With The Elderly ( Companion )

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Multiple years experience with the elderly , dementia, special needs children and adults. I worked in the Wisconsin school district with special-needs students for 9 yrs working with special and regular ed students along w with volunteering and working in the health room as needed providing care for sick and injured students.,...
Judith can also help with: Home modification, dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Judy has a heart of gold. This is one reason she makes such a wonderful caregiver. My son still speaks of her often. She is creative and dependable. "

Dawn B.

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Laura L.


Wayne, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

M.A. Level Art Therapist Can Work With Special Needs Children

I like to encourage children with special needs so they don't get discouraged. I seek to treat them compassionately and without condescension. I can help them through art and other creative play.
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Gabriela P.


Paoli, PA

$25-50/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist

Hi, my name is Gabriela and I'm looking for a part-time position in home care setting to use my skills as speech therapist and caregiver. Per request, I'll be happy to provide a copy of my full professional resume with past work experiences. In the past, I have worked in variety of setting. While in graduate school, I worked in...
5.0
"I have known Gabriela for more than 20years. She and I lived together for a few years while in college. Throughout the years, I have observed her interactions with her daughter, her parents and my parents. She is respectful, thoughtful, and very kind. She is a...

Mirna N.

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Samantha D.


West Chester, PA

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Nursing Student Looking For Summer Work!

Hi! My name is Samantha. I graduated from Shippensburg University in 2016 with my bachelors in sociology. I am currently in nursing school at Delaware County Community College and looking for child care or senior care opportunities. I have a lot of experience in homecare, nursing home, and working with children with special...
Samantha can also help with: Respite care, dementia, visiting nurse, personal care, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Samantha is amazing! We love her. She is like part of our family now. She is very caring and is patient with my dad. Highly recommend her!"

Diane C.

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Judith J.


Media, PA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Thank you for your time and consideration now and in the future! ! I reside in Media and I work part time for an Agency in Exton I was interested in picking up more hours Special needs care available. I work in there Wisconsin school district of kettle moraine with the special-needs boy from 2nd to 11th grade and also had...
5.0
"Judy worked for many years as a special needs assistant for my son within the public school system. During that time, the two of them had a wonderful working relationship. I always felt that I could entrust my son's care to Judy. She has a bright and warm...

Jennifer R.

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Katherine R.


Havertown, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As far back as I can remember, I have had a heart for elderly and impaired people. Good thing because, I have had the privilege of being the sole parent, advocate and caregiver for my son who has Asperger's. He is now 27 years old, and he is doing well. Currently, I am working part-time as a caregiver for an adult woman who has...
5.0
"Katherine is a truly compassionate and caring person. She helps me look after my developmentally disabled sister, and has always gone above and beyond just the 'responsibilities' of the job, in order to develop and maintain a real relationship with her. She is the...

Karen R.

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Hasan B.


Upper Darby, PA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiving Experience

In my five years working with people that have mental disabilities I have gained a completely different perspective on those individuals as a whole. This new experience has allowed me to work better with them in a multitude of different environments whether it be the home, or group living or even in the community, I'm able to...
Hasan can also help with: Transportation, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep
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Samantha C.


Media, PA

$21-30/hr1 yrs exp

New to senior care but not new to caring. I've cared for infants to children of all ages as well as special needs adults who need full care. I'm compassionate, caring and very patient. I love helping people by giving them the care and decency we all deserve.
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep, dementia, respite care & more
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Angelica K.


Darby, PA

$8-13/hr10 yrs exp

Hi I Have 10 Yrs Plus Working With Special Needs, Elderly And Special Needs Individuals.

I have 10yrs experience working with elderly, special needs individuals and have a passion for helping and serving families to help and support the needs of their loved ones.
Angelica can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, respite care, transportation & more
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Suzanne M.


Garnet Valley, PA

$38/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs

I am PA Registered Nurse who took care of an advanced dementia patient in 2017 for 6 months. Recently cared for 94-year-old patient with dementia for 5 years. I've handled all medications, doctors appointments, food shopping/errands, and gone for many enjoyable car rides as well. I enjoy taking care of the elderly and it is my...
I have been learning about development an conditions through my psychology courses as I am graduating in May 2018 with a psychology minor, Spanish minor, and major in chemistry. As a tutor at Cabrini University, I went through training on how to best help students with learning disabilities improve in their learning. Currently,...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Newtown Square, PA

Kimberly E.

5.0

Kim was a true answer to our prayers. She cared for my mom, who has advanced dementia, with such love and kindness. When Kim was with my mom, I knew every detail would be well attended. Kim has my complete recommendation to any family who is looking to hire a caregiver.

- Sam D.

Doris A.

5.0

Doris did a great job caring for my parents. She is a very caring individual who treats her patients as family. She has a energetic positive attitude and puts a lot of effort into everything she does. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a caregiver for their loved one.

- Care member

Tameka C.

5.0

Tameka was a pleasure interviewing she had all her credentials ready for us to see! She also made me feel comfortable for her to care for my son with her experience.

- Becky R.

Angelica K.

5.0

She is awesome and such a caring person!!! I am so grateful to have her. She is a gem

- Karen G.

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

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