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I am a mother of 4 beautiful children, all of whom are older, and two grand babies. I have a passion for helping & caring for people. I have been a caregiver for over 3 years now & was a CNA years ago before changing career paths, but came back to working hands on with individuals on a part time basis. Experience with Special...
I work with kids that are diagnosed with autism. I have one girl in particular that I babysit all the time, she has autism. I'm great with her, and I understand the disabilities of autism. I'm good with helping kids with autism cope with their issues. My younger brother also has anger management problems, so it's much easier for...
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...
Serena J.
Chester Springs, PA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Serena and I am from Chester Springs, PA. I am extremely passionate about health care and currently on the road to becoming a physician. I have had a special place in my heart for caregiving ever since my very first job, at Sunrise Senior Living where I worked on the dementia unit. There, I learned what would...
I began my career as a therapeutic support professional, for behavioral health rehabilitation services. I worked with parents and teachers to help children on the spectrum learn appropriate behaviors and improve their quality of life. Then I worked for the Devereux Foundation, one of the largest behavioral health non profit...
Lauren K.
Chester Springs, PA
$14-19/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Work With Special Needs Teens In And Out Of School! I Love Hanging Out With Kids And Teens!
I am an officer of Best Buddies at my school, a special needs club. Also I am a member of the bocci ball special Olympics team! I babysit on a regular basis as well!
Vanessa O.
West Chester, PA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Vanessa and I am a nursing student at West Chester University. I love being & caring for all types of people with special needs and I acquire the knowledge from a nursing student's perspective. I will keep your loved one safe and most importantly make them feel loved! I look forward to hearing from you!
Compassionate caregiver who has worked with all ages with different needs. Have worked with several children in the spectrum and with children with behavioral issues.
Amanda W.
West Chester, PA
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
At Penn State I am a junior studying special education. I worked as a camp counselor/ job coach for teenagers and adults with special needs for four summers.
While in the education field, I worked in a special needs classroom with children who were both verbal and non-verbal, children on the Autism Spectrum and with behavioral disorders. My experiences have led me to care for an amazing child with Autism for a couple of years. All of these children have impacted my life and have...
Tammy L.
Coatesville, PA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Summer Time, Date Night Or Respite Special Needs Caregiver
I have been working with special needs children for almost 6 years now in a school setting. I love what I do. I would love to be able to care for your child. I love to do arts, and play games, and teach children. So whatever it is your child would like to do or needs to do, we can do. I am very understanding to the needs of the...
Helena N.
Elverson, PA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been working in behavioral health and child therapy for the past 10 years. I graduated in 2016 with my Masters degree in School Counseling and love working with children. I am currently a stay at home mom to my daughter. I am looking to find a family who is open to me watching their child at my home.
Samantha D.
West Chester, PA
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Samantha and I have my bachelors in sociology from Shippensburg University. I am currently in nursing school at Delaware County Community College. I have my CNA as well with experience working with seniors in the home and in facilities. I also worked as a TSS and PCA helping children with special needs in their...
Katie K.
Malvern, PA
$20-45/hr • 5 yrs exp
Former elementary/special education teacher looking for part time work. I have worked with students ranging in age and disabilities
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children and special needs for over 4 years; 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 with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is...
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
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First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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"We were in town for medical appointments at CHOP and I reached out to Margaret to watch my daughter so I could have some me time in the city. She was excellent with my daughter and gave her Gtube meds. Very professional highly recommend her!!"
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I have 8 years experience working as an assistant teacher with preschoolers with developmental delays and multiple disabilities. I have worked with children with various cognitive and physical issues, speech delays, and autism.
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"I have had the pleasure to know Tracy in two different settings. We worked together at the P. Kindergarten Center. She also worked for me at V. Church as a volunteer in our Nursery Valley Kids Ministry. Tracy is one of the most kind and patient people I know. At...
Jill S.
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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...
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"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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Laura L.
Wayne, PA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
M.A. Level Art Therapist Can Work With Special Needs Children
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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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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Growing up with a brother with autism and intellectual disabilities, I found a passion for caregiving from a young age. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and young adults, of all abilities, in home care as well as in summer day camp and school settings. I earned my bachelors degree in psychology and have...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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"Sarah has been caring for my 6 month old and is amazing! She is very responsive and reliable. She's very warm and caring, my baby loves her and she takes excellent care of her. If she has any questions about care she is quick to ask and is really engaged as a...
Kaya C.
Judith J.
Media, PA
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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...
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"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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Recent special needs child care reviews in Downingtown, PA
Margaret R.
5.0
We were in town for medical appointments at CHOP and I reached out to Margaret to watch my daughter so I could have some me time in the city. She was excellent with my daughter and gave her Gtube meds. Very professional highly recommend her!!
- Care member
Tracy P.
5.0
I have had the pleasure to know Tracy in two different settings. We worked together at the P. Kindergarten Center. She also worked for me at V. Church as a volunteer in our Nursery Valley Kids Ministry. Tracy is one of the most kind and patient people I know. At the Kindergarten Center she worked...
- Jill S.
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
Sarah N.
5.0
Sarah has been caring for my 6 month old and is amazing! She is very responsive and reliable. She's very warm and caring, my baby loves her and she takes excellent care of her. If she has any questions about care she is quick to ask and is really engaged as a caregiver, she really gives kids 100%!
- Kaya C.
Judith J.
5.0
I have Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III, so I use a wheelchair and I have brittle bones. Judy was my aid in school from 2nd grade to 11th grade. Throughout all those years she did a phenomenal job. Making sure I was safe was always her top priority. She was always there to help me with anything I...
- Christian R.