I lived with and alongside children and young adults with intellectual disabilities for the first 20 years of my life. In those 20 years we had 2-9 individuals living in an extended community living sort of situation (imbedded in a school) with the rest of my (biological) family and other live-in coworkers. It was certainly a...
Hi! I'm Jenn and I have been a stay at home mom to my two kids, ages 8 and 10 since they were born. Both my son and daughter have autism and ADHD so I'm used to noise and chaos at times! I have availability when they are in school as well as evenings and weekends. I'm ideally looking for 10 to 15 hours a week.
Both are now in...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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...
I currently work as an occupational therapy practitioner with individuals across the lifespan. I assist preschoolers, the mental health population, and older adults. I am a Reiki practitioner, trained as a postpartum doula, and I run a meditative dance practice. In caring for others, I focus on implementing mindfulness and...
Hello, My name is Kimberly and I have a great deal of experience working with children with special needs. I have attended college as an Early and Special Education student with a minor in Spanish. While attending college, I tutored elementary through high school students and student taught kindergarten through second grade in...
I currently work as a companion/care taker for an 82-year-old woman with Alzheimer's. In a few weeks she will transition into an assisted living facility. I have been working with ME for over three years. My duties included taking her to doctor's appointments, light cleaning around her house, taking her to dinner, family...
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!
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.
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...
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.
*Dual BA degree in Psychology /Elementary Ed & Master's degree in Ed
*19+ years of classroom experience-Pre-K (6), K (1), 2nd (1), 3rd (7) & 4th (4) in a variety of diverse learning environments with specified learning challenges such as ADD/ADHD/Asperger's
*Worked with students/adults of all ages with varied physical/cognitive...
Hi! My name is Katie! I am a SPED teacher and Speech graduate clinician. I have been teacher SPED for almost three years and taught pre-k for four years prior. I also have nanny and babysitting experience. I am looking forward to helping with functional and educational needs. I am available for before and after school...
Hi! I'm Ayanna. I have worked as a teacher to both typical and currently special needs kids for 2 years. I am flexible, easy to work with and I have experience working with all age groups. I have my own transportation, I am a non-smoker. I am committed to caring and respecting for individuals. I look forward to hearing from you!
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
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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...
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...
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.
I am a caring individual who has 8 years experience working as an Occupational Therapist with all populations. I am certified in infant massage therapy and specialities in play/relationship based therapy and mental health. I have years of experience working with pediatrics including the neurodiverse population and multiples. I...
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!
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Feeding. I work for a privte school been there for 10 years. I feel like its a calling.