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Catherine H.


Ridley Park, PA

$25/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant - Experienced 23 Years

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I have been a caregiver for over 23 years. I have taken care of the elderly, disabled, children , and even animals. I am very experienced with a wide range of special needs people. I have worked in nursing homes, hospitals, and have worked home care in patients homes. I am Hoyer lift experienced, O2 experience, CPR certified...
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Camryn P.


Ridley Park, PA

$12-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi my name is Camryn and I am 18. I go to Delaware County Community College and I am majoring in Early Childhood Education. In high school I took classes such as Child Development where I learned how children grow and evolve and how special needed children grow and become fun loving people! I was in a club called Peer Buddies...
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Jenice S.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Responsible And Caring Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a nurses aide (CNA) with 8 years experience in healthcare including both at home and in a long term care facility. I'm able to provide assistance with all aspects of daily living and checking vital signs too. I've worked with children and adults with both physical and mental disabilities. I cared for my great grandmother...
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Kyle S.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with elementary aged students with behavioral problems in and out of the school setting for 6 years. I enjoy playing drums and a little guitar in my spare time and sometimes like to incorporate them into my work with kids. I have some experience working with kids on the spectrum. I work full-time in a school...
5.0
"Kyle is very professional and reliable. I have three sons, one of whom is autistic and each with some behavioral challenges at times. They really enjoy having Kyle stay with them and seem to be on their best behavior those days."

James F.

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Theresa B.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

PT/FT Caregiver For Infants & Toddlers

I have a absolute passion for caring for people, which is what originally brought me to this site. However, I also have 7 years of experience working with infants and toddlers. My 3 year experiences at a daycare/summer camp educated and gave me the experience I have. During school hours, I was responsible for not only ensuring...
5.0
"I would love to provide you with a review for Theresa. She help me to take care of my youngest daughter from a newborn and now as needed. My daughter is now 5 years old. I have knew Theresa for over 14 years. She also worked at my friends day care center. She is...

Erica B.

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Katie M.


Philadelphia, PA

$40-50/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am not taking new clients at this time and will update my availability as new openings are available. Registered Occupational Therapist I have experience caring for individuals from 3 months to 80+ years old, including children/adolescents with developmental disabilities, adults/elderly with physical, developmental, and...
5.0
"Katie worked with us for a year providing personal care assistance to our son who has Cerebral Palsy, and who uses a power wheelchair and augmentative communication device. Katie handled the physical requirements of the role extremely well, which included feeding,...

Chris H.

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Angelica K.


Darby, PA

$33/hr • 10 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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Katherine R.


Havertown, PA

$25-30/hr • 10 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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Andrea D.


Haverford, PA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Coordinated diversified care for premature twins, familiar with pediatric health management, PT, OT, ST, IEP, 504, and able to take care of sick children. Raised my children to have a belief in wellness including daily exercise, the importance of play and creativity, reading, eating nutritiously, and being emotionally aware and...
4.0
"We hired Andrea to care for my husband with Parkinson's. She was prompt, reliable, and thoughtful. She is very capable of taking on the challenge, worked hard, and made herself available at challenging times to help out in need. Highly recommend Andrea...

Cindy B.

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Yasmin D.


Sharon Hill, PA

$14-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Enthusiastic and dedicated professional seeking full time employment in Human Services. Knowledge base includes medical coding and billing, clerical, filing, HIPPA regulations. Experienced in health care settings, providing services to a diverse population for the past 20 years. I have worked with Alzheimer, Dementia, Hospice...
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Patrick C.


Philadelphia, PA

$50-65/hr • 10 yrs exp

Elementary Special Ed Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there- My name is Patrick! I am an elementary special education teacher with over a decade of teaching experience and plenty more background working with children. I've worked with various special needs in children, including severe ADHD, ASD, ODD, bipolar, and cerebral palsy. Outside of the classroom, I am passionate about...
5.0
"Patrick does a great job tutoring my daughter. I see the progress and it's awesome. Patrick is patient and stern at the same time and my daughter responds really well to his teaching style"

Rakeli S.

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Tameka C.


Chester, PA

$18-30/hr • 6 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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Melanie P.


Garnet Valley, PA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Part Time Caregiver/Driver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Melanie. I live in Garnet Valley and I am a college-educated, semi-retired educator with years of experience caring and driving for children, teens, and adults. I enjoy working with people and providing individualized services for day-to-day living. I provide quality childcare, safe transportation, meal prep (can...
5.0
"Melanie is excellent with people who have special needs. She drove our son who has Down Syndrome and they developed a great relationship!"

Carolyn S.

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Sarah F.


Swedesboro, NJ

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

COTA/L To Work As A Personal Assistant And Home Manager

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have worked in the school system, in home setting, and as a rehabilitative driving specialist assisting/teaching the pediatric population with special needs and varying conditions. On a personal note I have family members who are special needs with whom I've assisted long term. In addition, I've worked with the geriatric...
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Mary F.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver for Infants and Toddlers

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a licensed nurse, looking for a change of pace. My career in nursing has provided me with 25 years of experience, caring for people in an acute care setting, as well as in their homes. Additionally, I have been fortunate to have had the pleasure of working in a facility for children with special needs. The children that...
5.0
"We have known Mary for over two years and she has always gone above and beyond our expectations with the level of care she provides for our children. She is dedicated, hard working, and devoted to our family. She creates a safe and loving environment that allows us...

Mark S.

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Judith J.


Media, PA

$33/hr • 10 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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Susan C.


Aston, PA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi I have been working with kids and adults with vision and hearing impairments, and physical disabilities for over 30 years in a licensed home program setting and school setting. I'm looking for part time employment since I still work full time. I believe that there is learning through play along with structured activities and...
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Surali J.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Occupational Therapy Or Social Support

I'm an occupational therapist with 10 years of experience working with children and adults who have developmental delays, illnesses or injuries. I have experience with social and cognitive disorders as well. My passion is working with the neurodivergent population - whether it's providing general social support or providing...
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Briona C.


Upper Darby, PA

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Mature And Have 4 Years Experience With Youth. Have Worked With Children With Autism And ADHD

I have worked with children with special needs since 2013 mostly in school based environments. (ADHD, ODD, AUTISM, DOWN SYNDROME, ETC) Also have experience with intense behaviors. I have been a personal care aide and classroom assistant for a special ed teacher the past for 5 years. Also have worked in a Daycare for a couple...
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Katelynn G.


Springfield, PA

$35-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Empathetic Caregiver

From a young age I've volunteered in special education classrooms as a student helper, was employed at KidsPeace (crisis intake & residential clients), to volunteering with various organizations as an adult which gave me exposure on so many levels, to caring for an immediate family member with a severe TBI, and first-hand...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Ridley Park, PA

Kyle S.

5.0

Kyle is very professional and reliable. I have three sons, one of whom is autistic and each with some behavioral challenges at times. They really enjoy having Kyle stay with them and seem to be on their best behavior those days.

- James F.

Theresa B.

5.0

I would love to provide you with a review for Theresa. She help me to take care of my youngest daughter from a newborn and now as needed. My daughter is now 5 years old. I have knew Theresa for over 14 years. She also worked at my friends day care center. She is trustworthy and reliable. I could...

- Erica B.

Katie M.

5.0

Katie worked with us for a year providing personal care assistance to our son who has Cerebral Palsy, and who uses a power wheelchair and augmentative communication device. Katie handled the physical requirements of the role extremely well, which included feeding, toileting, dressing, etc. Just as...

- Chris H.

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.

Katherine R.

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 best!

- Karen R.

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