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Marty R.


Landenberg, PA

$19-28/hr4 yrs exp

Attention To Detail Strong Work Ethic

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18 years running air taxi in Alaska besides running the daily operations of this small business duties included help raising 2 girls now 13 and 14. moved to Landenberg August 2018 have since been ride share driving and connected to several clients that have required direct service. Home heath aid certification. Prior to Air taxi...
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Oliver F.


Kennett Square, PA

$20-35/hr5 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...
I am a local college student with a car. I have about 10 years of experience with baby sitting children from young ages, to just hanging out as a extra set of eyes. I have worked special need children and have also supervised and aided with private parties.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling

Nicholas D.


Kennett Square, PA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Instructional Paraprofessional During The Day.

I have 1 year of experience in Special Education. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Repositioning.

Rachel F.


Newark, DE

$14-20/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable And Engaging Caregiver

Hi there! My name is Rachel and I'm an incoming senior at the University of Delaware. I have a passion for working with children and have spent the past three summers as a camp counselor, caring for kids aged 5 to 13. In addition to my camp counselor role, I have been babysitting for over four years, catering to children of...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

William A.


Wilmington, DE

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Friendly, Patient And Compassionate Person And I Enjoy Working With The Elderly.

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I have worked with people with diverse aliment such as stroke, dementia, Almeizer's, Diabetes and people with special needs. It will be a pleasure to work with you. Kindly teach out to me. Thanks
William can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Nina B.


Landenberg, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time R.N.

I am a Registered Nurse with much Special Needs training and experience. I am a Mother and an Advocate of a teenager with Special Needs.

Allison C.


Wilmington, DE

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Or Babysitter Or Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an Elementary School Teacher with degrees in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education. I also have my masters as a Reading Specialist and Teacher of English to non speakers. I have previously spent my summers as a nanny for families as well as a camp counselor for Elementary and Middle School aged children. I...
Allison can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

I began working with children with disabilities when I was 20 at a therapeutic riding facility. I originally was hired as an assistant horse trainer, but soon began taking part in the therapeutic sessions and later went on to teach a therapeutic riding class and assisted in the development of an Autism Vaulting program. I soon...

Anne K.


Lincoln University, PA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I am familiar with children that have autism. My 13-year-old grandson was diagnosed at an early age with tuberous sclerosis after experiencing seizures. My 9-year-old granddaughter also has the same diagnosis, but not as severe as my grandson. Both also meet the criteria for ASD. They both have some learning disabilities and...
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Samantha D.


West Chester, PA

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Nursing Student Looking For Summer Work!

5.0

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Hi! My name is Samantha. I graduated from Shippensburg University in 2016 with my bachelors in sociology. I am currently in nursing school at Delaware County Community College and looking for child care or senior care opportunities. I have a lot of experience in homecare, nursing home, and working with children with special...
Samantha can also help with: Visiting nurse, respite care, personal care, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Samantha is amazing! We love her. She is like part of our family now. She is very caring and is patient with my dad. Highly recommend her!"

Diane C.

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Janet T.


Wilmington, DE

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mother of three grown children, one with special needs. I do not have grandchildren, so I would love the opportunity to nurture children again. I have experience working in a preschool and I'm extremely dependable. Unfortunately, my most recent employment ended after five years as the children are of age and my care was no...
Janet can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Janet has been a great help with everything from child care for our son, to food prep, cleaning, organization around the house. We would hire her again in a heartbeat."

Matthew J.

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Rylee K.


Coatesville, PA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Families!! I am a junior at West Chester university and am looking to help out a family! I have worked in daycare settings before and have been babysitting for many years. I have my CPR and first aid certification. I love to go outside do crafts and just have fun!! I have also worked with special needs children and children...
Rylee can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Our kids loved Rylee. She did great job. "

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Sabaina M.


New Castle, DE

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

My Info

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Base upon my experience in the health care field and length service . I can bring a tremendous input to my client making sure to meet their basic daily needs these included meal preparation, assist with bathing , doctor appointment, laundry and also to assist with errands and also assisting my clients with medication since I am...
5.0
"Sabiana worked for us for over a year helping to take care of my mother. She was warm and kind and did everything necessary and more. She was reliable and punctual. I would highly recommend her. "

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Dana A.


Newark, DE

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA And Mother Of 3 Now Adult Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Worked under the supervision of an RN providing bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients on cardiac, hospice, dementia and many other ailments. I love making a personal bond with my clients and treat them with respect, dignity, and compassion. I like to help people gain independence and feel a sense of...
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Darcy J.


Elkton, MD

$20/hr9 yrs exp

I Have All Ages Experience And Experienced With Special Needs Infant .

Hi. I'm Darcy. I have four grown successful kids of my own. I have been a nanny for 9 years now. My last position will end this summer, when I find my new family. I have been nanny to a downs syndrome little boy since birth and he is now 7 years old. Along with his younger sister. I do everything how you want things done. The...
Darcy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Not only is she incredibly reliable, she naturally has a way of working with my kids in a learning yet FUN environment. My kids (0, 2, 4) LOVE being with her and always learn so much. Her flexibility and helpful nature make her the best nanny you could ask for....

Emily V.

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Adiatu K.


Newark, DE

$20-36/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am passionate caregiver with over 5 years experience working with children between age 4-20. I helped out with activity of daily livings.
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Sheena T.


Newark, DE

$25/hr15 yrs exp

Friendly And Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have almost 20 years of experience working with children and seniors with special needs. I am certified in CPR, first aide, and abdominal thrust. I am trust worthy, reliable, and immediately available for work.
Sheena can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I loved her attention to detail and how attentive she was with my moms care.. my mom loves her"

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Lillian B.


Marcus Hook, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a special friend who is now 20 years old. I have been a part of she and her parents lives since she was 8. I am employed by Life Path out of Media PA in doing the care since she was about 14. I receive 29 hours of training each year through Life Path. I enjoy my work.
5.0
"Ms. Lil was our nanny for our two boys ages 1 and 3. One of our sons has a special medical need. Ms. Lil ensured he received his medication and was observant of any changes in his behavior. She even went the extra mile by attending a class hosted by the hospital to...

Janna G.

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Ayanna S.


Downingtown, PA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Safe Haven

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Ayanna. I have worked as a teacher to both typical and currently special needs kids for 2 years. I am flexible, easy to work with and absolutely love children. I look forward to hearing from you!
Ayanna can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ayanna was an absolute pleasure. She was on time, polite, and my son loved her! She is very respectful and willing to help. The only reason we still aren't working with her is our finances, nothing on her end. We look forward to working with her again in the...

Ariel S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Avondale, PA

Samantha D.

5.0

Samantha is amazing! We love her. She is like part of our family now. She is very caring and is patient with my dad. Highly recommend her!

- Diane C.

Janet T.

5.0

Janet has been a great help with everything from child care for our son, to food prep, cleaning, organization around the house. We would hire her again in a heartbeat.

- Matthew J.

Rylee K.

5.0

Our kids loved Rylee. She did great job.

- Care member

Sabaina M.

5.0

Sabiana worked for us for over a year helping to take care of my mother. She was warm and kind and did everything necessary and more. She was reliable and punctual. I would highly recommend her.

- Care member

Darcy J.

5.0

Darcy has been our wonderful nanny for almost 4 years now. I highly recommend her. She is always punctual, reliable, caring, and a great teacher. Any family will be lucky to have her.

- Renee D.

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