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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Courtney W.
West Grove, PA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
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...
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...
5.0
(1)
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: Personal care, home modification, visiting nurse, respite care, dementia, hospice services & 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.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Our kids loved Rylee. She did great job. "
Care member
4.8
(4)
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
"Sabaina was fantastic in helping my husband's father. Very caring, dedicated and sweet. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
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...
Darcy J.
Elkton, MD
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
I Have All Ages Experience And Experienced With Special Needs Infant .
5.0
(4)
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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families 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.
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(3)
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I’ve admired how Sheena works selflessly to put the care and needs of her clients first. She’s caring and compassionate. You will have peace of mind knowing she is caring after your loved ones."
Care member
5.0
(1)
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Caity M.
Downingtown, PA
$30-31/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I am a 26-year-old female who loves children and caring for them is always amazing. I have experience babysitting infants, children and preteens as well as children with special needs. I am a quick learner and can follow instruction very well. I am CPR & first aid certified for adults, children, and infants. I am responsible and...
Caity can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caity watched our kids for 10 hours. They loved her! She played with them and kept them entertained all day. The ideal babysitter. We can't wait to have her back. "
Scott L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I started caregiving when I was 12 (currently I am 18, nearly 19), and I am very comfortable with kids, teens, infants, and pets! I am studying psychology and education at Mount Holyoke College, and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have a keen interest in assisting in neurodivergent needs and...
5.0
"Liv was great, available short notice and was easy going and focused on my daughter. "
William C.
Madisyn A.
New Castle, DE
$17-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a full time student at the University of Delaware with a range of experience with individuals with special needs. Although I am not going to school to pursue anything in this field in the future, many of my babysitting/nannying jobs in the past have been centered around kids with special needs. I have reliable...
5.0
"We hired Madisyn when we came into town for a wedding. She keep our special needs son while we went to the wedding and reception. She took him to play putt putt and took him to eat. She was very kind to J. and did great with him. I would totally recommend hiring...
Melanie W.
Judith J.
Media, PA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Care, Help With Medicines Doctors Appointments Etc. Love Working With The Elderly ( Companion )
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 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: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"She is friendly, kind and compassionate! We absolutely love her!"
Vera C.
Jessica W.
Oxford, PA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Temporary Housecleaner/Nanny/Date Night Babysitter/Pet Sitter Available Now!
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for over 11 years now with experience in caring for children anywhere between the ages of 3 mos to 12 yrs including twins, newborns, and children/infants with special needs. My most recent position included caring for four children under the age of 6. Some of my duties include but are not limited to providing...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jess is wonderful. The best ever. Reliable, safe, trustworthy, fun, creative, kids love her....you name it......scoop her up while you can! "
Alison G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
More than 15 years senior care giving experience. Have a lot of experience with dementia, stroke patients and Parkinson's patients. I have years of experience with stroke victims, dementia, special needs adults. Was also a teachers assistant for Special Education students Kindergarten thru age 21). I have always been a...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kim was a caregiver for mother for close to 2 years. She always exceeded expectations. As mom's condition worsened, Kim helped us all through the changes needed for her care. It was obvious to all that Kim didn't see my mom as just a patient, she loved her and...
Care member
Ella W.
Newark, DE
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Ella and a senior at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia! I'm moving back home to Newark, Delaware in December. I have always loved caring for and playing with children. I have grown up with many younger cousins and babysit them often. For a few years, I volunteered at the Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center in...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ella is amazing with our kids and puppy! Our kids adore her and she goes above and beyond for them. She is responsible, honest, and very dependable :)"
Kathryn C.
5.0
(3)
Hi! I have been a paid babysitter since I was 12, I'm now 26. I have experience with kids of all ages, newborns included. As well as experience taking care of children with special needs and twins. I am currently nannying for an amazing family with 5 children under 7 (every Thursday and Saturday nights) I have been with them for...
Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Cyndi was a temporary nanny for us from Feb to May of 2019. She watched our infant son from age 4-8 months full-time. Always punctual, which was critical. Anytime she needed to slightly adjust, her communication was top-notch. She was also very accommodating when...
Matthew G.
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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.
Rylee K.
5.0
Our kids loved Rylee. She did great job.
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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.
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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.
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.
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