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Special needs child care in Thorndale, PA
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!
- Focused on safety as a number one priority.
- Communicated openly with all members of the family, decreasing stress-related arguments and increasing emotional regulation of the child.
- Cultivated an environment where the child felt safe and valued.
- Worked with the child negotiating screen time, bedtime, sweets, etc. while...
Katherine M.
West Chester, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced and caring MSW with over 10 years experience working successfully with individuals who have emotional and developmental challenges.
I received my first bachelors degree in psychology in 2013. I worked for 2 years as a behavior health specialist, primarily with clients diagnosed with autism, IDD, and Down Syndrome. After graduating nursing school I worked at a small hospital on a cardiac care unit. In April 2020, I began working at a much larger unit as a...
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 am a certified special education teacher in the state of Pennsylvania. I have worked in life skills, autistic support, and multiple disabilities classrooms during my undergraduate student teaching. I have worked individually with students with a range of exceptionalities including autism, downs syndrome, oppositional defiant...
I have work with seniors doing some care or total care, I have experience with special people since I worked for an agency before and I had to care for some special kids,
Lioba S.
Glenmoore, PA
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
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...
Lisa R.
Chester Springs, PA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
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...
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...
Kristen S.
Honey Brook, PA
$16-21/hr
I worked with students specifically who have special needs. I am very familiar with the educational part of helping them learn and being their support when needed. I am very familiar with de-escalating a situation as well.
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...
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 have 1 year of experience in Special Education. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Repositioning.
Jessica F.
Pottstown, PA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Greetings!
My name is Jessica or Jessie. Very responsible & reliable child care. I'm very gentle, polite and good manners.
I'm willing to take care your most important and precious love. And follow any special instructions.
I have great references of a parents with autistic twins.
Thank you and will my pleasure to answer any...
Julia B.
Wilmington, DE
$27-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Passionate Caregiver, Teacher And Behavioral Therapist (part Time & Occasional Work Only)
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, thank you for looking at my profile! I live in Wilmington, DE. I currently work for Nemours Children's Hospital. My experiences range from coordinator, teacher, behavioral technician & caregiver for various ages, disabilities and backgrounds. I have a younger brother with Autism, a niece and nephew who I love with all my...
5.0
"Julia is a wonderful young lady caring for our 17 year old special needs daughter. She is responsible, caring and supportive to our daughter's needs. We are grateful to find her."
Betsy N.
5.0
(2)
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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...
Kaya C.
5.0
(1)
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.
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...
Jill S.
Judith J.
Media, PA
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(4)
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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Recent special needs child care reviews in Thorndale, PA
Julia B.
5.0
Julia is a wonderful young lady caring for our 17 year old special needs daughter. She is responsible, caring and supportive to our daughter's needs. We are grateful to find her.
- Betsy N.
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.
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.
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.
Melanie P.
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.