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Katherine M.


West Chester, PA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Experienced and caring MSW with over 10 years experience working successfully with individuals who have emotional and developmental challenges.
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Amanda D.


Kennett Square, PA

$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caretaker By Choice

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...
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Angela J.


West Chester, PA

$14-29/hr • 2 yrs exp

CareGiver

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...
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Oliver F.


Kennett Square, PA

$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Currently, I live in Kennett Square Pennsylvania. I take care of a 30-year-old woman that is the top 1% most severe case of autism in the state. In the past, I used to work as a vocational evaluator to help those with disabilities find meaningful work. I also spent some time as a case manager, coordinating and delegating 40...
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Rachael S.


West Chester, PA

$15-20/hr

Part-time / Full-time Caregiver Available

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...
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Elizabeth L.


West Chester, PA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Knowledge

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,
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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...
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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...
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...
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Anne K.


Downingtown, PA

$20-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Occupational Therapy Practitioner

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...
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Stephanie C.


Exton, PA

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Professional In Behavioral Analysis

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...
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Julia B.


Wilmington, DE

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver, Teacher And Behavioral Therapist (part Time & Occasional Work Only)

5.0

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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.

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Sarah N.


Pottstown, PA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Sitter With Special Needs Experience

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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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.

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Tracy P.


Royersford, PA

$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

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.

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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
"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...

Christian R.

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Nicole N.


Newark, DE

$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I have primarily worked with Autistic children and those on the spectrum. I currently work with the Department of Education in a classroom ratio of 6 children, 4 assistants, and 1 teacher. I have been at my current job for 1 year and 8 years with my prior job at AHRC where I also worked with children with special needs. I...
5.0
"We would recommend Nicole to anyone who needs help with there children or adults with special needs my sons are Autistic and she is great with them. Will hire her any time we need help. Thanks Nicole."

Joanne F.

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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

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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Brittany R.


Glen Mills, PA

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

I love working with kids with special needs and I have a natural knack for it. (:
Hi there, My experience with special needs is mostly with people with cp however I am interested in helping anyone with special needs. I have experience lifting, bathing, feeding, and providing engaging entertainment.

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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.

Nicole N.

5.0

We would recommend Nicole to anyone who needs help with there children or adults with special needs my sons are Autistic and she is great with them. Will hire her any time we need help. Thanks Nicole.

- Joanne F.

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