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Katie M.


Philadelphia, PA

$40-50/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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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 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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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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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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
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Emily K.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Nanny

Hello! I am a patient, caring, organized, hard-working and creative nanny looking for work! I have been working in Higher Education for the past 3 years, but plan on leaving to pursue my Master's Degree in School and Mental Health Counseling. This program will take place primarily on nights and weekends, but I will be available...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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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Sadla G.


Norristown, PA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hello, my name is Sadla, and I'm 33 years old, I'm a nursing student. I live in King of Prussia, Pa and I'm looking for a live-out babysitter/ nanny position. I have a lot of experience with kids including special needs. I worked for 6 years for the same family as a nanny. They have 3 wonderful kids and one of them, the eldest,...
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Patrick C.


Philadelphia, PA

$50-65/hr10 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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Towana M.


Philadelphia, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing And Hospice Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I believe my qualifications and experience make me the ideal candidate for this job. I have over 20 years of nursing experience in personal care and rehabilitation for hundreds of patients. I am very reliable, responsible, and compassionate, and I specialize in providing comfort care and emotional support for my patients and...
Towana can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"I had a rental property occupied by a woman who grew elderly during her many years of residence. The occupant's daughter hired Towana for senior home care and many of my worries about safety and everyday living for the tenant were put to rest. As I told Towana,...

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Mary F.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-35/hr10 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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Andrea D.


Haverford, PA

$15-20/hr10 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...
5.0
"Andrea cared for my 83 year old dad after my mother was unable to care for him. Dad had dementia and a prosthetic for his voice box, as a result of Throat cancer. Andrea was patient, kind, skilled and connected with dad by relating to his interests. My dad passed...

Ayanna H.

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Katelynn G.


Springfield, PA

$58/hr10 yrs exp

Safety First, But Let's Definitely Have Lots Of Fun Too!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy fostering an interactive, healthy, structured (but not rigid), and safe environment while sharing my passion for curiosity! If you ask any of the kiddos I've had the pleasure of spending time with what my 'rules' are, they'll tell you: 1. safety first 2. have FUN!!!!! I've been a nanny, babysitter, pet/plant/house...
Katelynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katelynn was fantastic with our 2-year-old when we needed care for a few full days! "

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Victoria D.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Nanny And Baby Sitter Looking To Do Full Time Care And Babysitting Jobs

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently looking for a part time or full time position along with some babysitting/date nights as well. I am currently a behavioral health technician but am now looking to nanny again! My last position before that was with a 2 month baby for about two months. Before that I was a nanny for two kiddos at 6-month-old...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Victoria was a great sitter! She was super communicative, arrived on time, and took great care of our two kids (C, 4, and A, 1). C was anxious about bedtime and Victoria handled it really well; the next morning he told us he had lots of fun with Victoria."

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Janelle G.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter & Teacher

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 15+ years of experience, working with children aged birth to 17. I have experience working with children with special needs. I am first aid and CPR certified, and I have an Early Childhood degree.
Janelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Janelle was great with our toddler! He wanted to show her every toy in the house and play on the floor and she was on it as soon as she stepped foot in our living room. He was looking for her the next day, which is a big win in my book. I highly recommend Janelle!"

Kirtley K.

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Pangaea S.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-50/hr7 yrs exp

Well Rounded Student With Child, Pet And Home Care Experience, References And Clearances Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Pangaea and I am a local nanny and pre med student! I live in the Center City/South Philadelphia neighborhood. I've been a nanny for the last 7 years with lots of experience with newborn and toddlers! I love my job more than anything! I also give night nursing care, pet sitting and house sitting! I'm very...
Pangaea can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"The first time I left my infant with anyone who wasn't family or a close friend, it was with Pangaea- who then shortly after felt like both! She made us feel so at ease, showed up early, helped with anything we needed and kept us updated the whole time we were out...

Lisa G.

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Judith J.


Media, PA

$33/hr10 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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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$40-58/hr5 yrs exp

Excellent Care For Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs my entire life; my older brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally retarded. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is most extensive...
5.0
"Margaret has been working with our family supporting our young adult son who has Cerebral Palsy. Our experience with Margaret has shown her to be caring, thoughtful, reliable and responsible. She proactively looks for ways to improve our son's daily care and his...

Chris H.

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Linda F.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter - Available Part Time

Hi !!! My name is Linda. I have been working with children for five years. Throughout my experience, I have been blessed enough to work hands on with children who have special needs for the past two years. I am currently a special needs adviser at the School District of Philadelphia. The children that I have worked with ranges...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
" Linda is extremely calm and patient and has great ideas when it comes to children's behaviors. I have also utilized Linda as a pet sitter in my home while I was away. She enjoys spending time with children and always had my child excited about her coming over to...

Shari A.

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Tara Y.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Part-Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Available: 1 week, Aug 26-30 1 Week, Sept 30-Oct 4 Hi! My name is Tara! I'm a 4th year medical student at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine looking to babysit when I'm not working in the hospital. I have 10+ years of nannying/in home caregiving experience. I have a reliable car for transportation and a clean driving...
Tara can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tara was terrific, dependable, and the kids loved her. She did the after school pick up every day for us for 3 years while she was in Delaware. My boys talked with her about their day and played games and enjoyed her company until we got home from work. I never had...

Angie M.

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Ariana B.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been working with children since I was 18. . I've worked as an assistant preschool teacher with children ages 1-6 at 2 Montessori schools and a Reggio-Waldorf inspired nature preschool. I have also worked at a residence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 2 years and have extensive experience...
Ariana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I was in town for a wedding and didn't know anyone that could watch my daughter. This was my first time leaving my 1 year old with anyone other than family. Ariana was amazing with her and brought so many great toys to keep my baby entertained. Ariana was so...

Vanessa H.

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Patrick C.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there- My name is Patrick! I am an elementary special education teacher with 6 years of teaching experience and over 10 years of 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 world travel,...
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Patrick is extremely patient and engaging with children. His positive interactions are always uplifting and encouraging. Patrick is precise, organized, and task-oriented."

Kristen C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ardmore, PA

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.

Karen V.

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 time when she couldn't sleep to pet...

- Deborah G.

Lela T.

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 milestones, and prepped...

- Care member

Patrick C.

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.

Towana M.

5.0

I had a rental property occupied by a woman who grew elderly during her many years of residence. The occupant's daughter hired Towana for senior home care and many of my worries about safety and everyday living for the tenant were put to rest. As I told Towana, "You made my life easier in so many...

- Care member

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