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Special needs caregivers in Ardmore, PA

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Eugene G.


Ardmore, PA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Specialist

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Hello my name is Eugene, I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with experience supporting individuals with special needs. I offer personalized care to ensure comfort, safety, and development, including assistance with mental development. My expertise includes supporting daily living activities, behavior management,...
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Julia T.


Ardmore, PA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Loving And Patient Senior Caregiver

Hi, My name is Julia. I have 1-year of experience working in a senior home with Alzheimer's patients. During that time, I enjoyed helping and assisting residents with basic hygiene, feeding, showering, and dressing. I also have experience supporting a 78-year-old female with diet needs, driving to doctors' appointments and lunch...
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Sydney F.


Ardmore, PA

$16-50/hr5 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter/Care Taker

Hi! My name is Sydney and I am a Early Childhood teacher, working with children who have visual impairments and special needs. I am from Ardmore Pa, hoping to find a local part time job for the summer. I'm available Monday through Fridays with a flexible schedule. I have experience with children of all ages and abilities. I am...
Sydney can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sarah D.


Ardmore, PA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, Thanks for taking a look at my profile! I currently work with high school aged students in an autistic support program. My experience spans from early intervention, elementary, middle, high school as well as supervision of two residential homes that provided residential placement for adults. I could list a variety of...
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Judith J.


Media, PA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care, Help With Medicines Doctors Appointments Etc. Love Working With The Elderly ( Companion )

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Multiple years experience with the elderly , dementia, special needs children and adults. I worked in the Wisconsin school district with special-needs students for 9 yrs working with special and regular ed students along w with volunteering and working in the health room as needed providing care for sick and injured students.,...
Judith can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Judy has a heart of gold. This is one reason she makes such a wonderful caregiver. My son still speaks of her often. She is creative and dependable. "

Dawn B.

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Betsy B.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

For over 10 years, I have cared for children as a teacher, tutor, long-term nanny, and a short-term nanny/babysitter. I have experience teaching at a preschool, nannying long-term for families with multiple children, babysitting for children with special needs, and caring for children from diverse backgrounds including English...
Betsy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out on short notice, date nights, and some long-term care. I would highly recommend Betsy as a child care provider. She is always...

Jessica C.

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Jennifer L.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and have worked for two and a half years in home health care with a variety of seniors ranging from multiple different special needs I have also worked three years in a long term nursing home for seniors with dementia/Alzheimer. I spent one and a half year in a residential care home for adults...
Jennifer can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I’ve worked with Jen for a few years on nightshift. she is very dedicated and reliable. "

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Grace S.


Newtown Square, PA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Grace:) I started in childcare at church Sunday school when I was about 15. I love working with kids of all ages and have experience with kids 3 months to 8 years old. I love to talk with them, draw with them, make scavenger hunts, set up obstacle courses, build pillow forts, play board games, have picnics...
Grace can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Grace was awesome! My son loves her :)"

Hannah B.

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Maegan S.


Villanova, PA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Villanova Student Looking For Part-time And/or Occasional Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Maegan, and I am a junior at Villanova University. I am from Long Beach, California, and I have experience working summers at the Newport Beach Tennis Club as a swim and water polo instructor. I have also been a private nanny to a family with 2 children and another family with a special needs (Autistic) teenager....
Maegan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maegan was our nanny during the beginning of the pandemic and into the summer. She cared for my 10 & 12 year old. I knew that with Maegan that my kids were always safe and getting their school work done. After school and during the summer, she kept them very...

Cherie S.

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Doris A.


King of Prussia, PA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Most Loving Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Doris is a sincere, sweet and lovely lady with 10 years' experience. Doris is honored and rewarded to be of service to children, special needs cases and the elderly. Doris is patient and understanding with all special needs clients requiring many different levels of care. Your loved ones will be treated with love and compassion....
Doris can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Doris is an excellent care giver. She is kind and compassionate and always had K's best interests at heart . She treated K like a daughter and would go above and beyond to make sure she was receiving exceptional care. In times of need Doris was there and would...

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Dacia B.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I was an ABA therapist for many years, specializing in Early Intervention. Since September 2020, I have helped children ages 5-12, with virtual schooling, including homework help and tutoring as needed. I tutored children ages 4-6 in preschool/school skills. I have been a caregiver for children, in 5 different families, ages 5...
5.0
"I don’t have enough words to express my love and appreciation for Dacia!! She began with us when my older son was about to turn two. They had an instant connection and I felt immediately comfortable and trusting of Dacia. She’s a confident, incredibly smart and...

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Kyle S.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr6 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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Angelica K.


Darby, PA

$33/hr10 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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Joy M.


Philadelphia, PA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider And Nurture Caregiver.

My name is Joy. I am proud to say that I have 25yrs experience of raising children, and advocating for youth with special needs. I currently work as an on-call PCA with headstart students diagnosed with developmental delay, autism, and individuals with emotional, and behavioral diagnoses as well. I have all up to date clearances...
Joy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Joy is awesome!! She worked with my son for a few yrs and when I tell you she's the best she's the best!! Professional and dependable. Kids love her. Joy will make sure you and your child has the proper care at all times. She's an outstanding advocate. Joy is the...

Katrina C.

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Jenice S.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-35/hr8 yrs exp

Responsible And Caring Caregiver

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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Tammy J.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Limited Part-time & Date Nights

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Available for limited part-time, date nights and potential backup care! Please message me directly as I do not book thru this site without talking to the parents first for safety reasons! I have over 25 years of experience working directly with child development as a private nanny! Over the last 12 years I have specifically...
Tammy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tammy has been a second mother to our three year old who is now starting full time daycare. She is energetic and creative and when she is here, I know my daughter is in great hands while I am at work! She clearly has a passion and a gift for childcare. Any family...

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Katie M.


Philadelphia, PA

$40-50/hr9 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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Karen D.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr

Mount Airy And Vicinity Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as a social worker for over 25 years with children in a variety of settings. In the past few years I have worked as a substitute teacher in the school district of Phila as well as with individual children with special needs.
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
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Karen V.


Drexel Hill, PA

$26/hr9 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Preschool Teacher/Ass Director

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been involved in the early childhood development field for over 30 years, I majored in child development in college. I have worked with infants through grade school, I also was an assistant director at a preschool in Los Angeles for nine years I have taught infants through Elementary school, also experience teaching...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Karen was my daughter's preschool teacher at Family Nurturing Center and became a dear friend of ours ever since. She absolutely adored Karen and they lovingly referred to each other as "sista." Karen always made her feel special and loved. She would take extra...

Deborah G.

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Lela T.


Glenolden, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Loving Nanny who's been in the field of working with children for 18+ years. I've worked for the School District of Philadelphia as a classroom assistant for special needs children. Department of Human services as an office manager for low income Children and Department of Parks & Recreation where I was a director for at risk...
Lela can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lela was our nanny for about a year from the time our son was 5 months old to 17 months old. She is extremely patient, energetic, creative, and kind. Lela planned enriching activities such as arts/crafts and playground time for our son, helped him progress with his...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ardmore, PA

Judith J.

5.0

She is friendly, kind and compassionate! We absolutely love her!

- Vera C.

Betsy B.

5.0

Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out on short notice, date nights, and some long-term care. I would highly recommend Betsy as a child care provider. She is always on time and dependable. We did not...

- Jessica C.

Jennifer L.

5.0

I’ve worked with Jen for a few years on nightshift. she is very dedicated and reliable.

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Grace S.

5.0

Grace was awesome! My son loves her :)

- Hannah B.

Maegan S.

5.0

I have known Maegan since she was born. She was my sons "helper" two summers ago. My son is autistic and Maegan would drive him, do fun activities, go out to eat, basically entertain him while I was at work. I love her and you would be LUCKY to have her care for your children.

- Jody S.

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