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Shannan M.


Bear, DE

$30-40/hr2 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For Summer Months

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Hi, I am Shannan. I am moving to Delaware this summer and am looking for a job from July 5th- August 3rd. I currently teach at a separate school in New Jersey for students with autism and other disabilities. I teach reading, math, science, social studies, social skills and life skills.
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Anna-marie M.


Bear, DE

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I am working towards becoming an Occupational Therapist because I love finding ways to help people reach their personal goals and highest potential. My experiences caring for those with special needs include: >Transport families to doctor's appointments and translate as needed. Assist families with transitions between airport...
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Carmen W.


Bear, DE

$16-25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter/Assistant Caregiver

I am a babysitter with 7 years of experience with children aged 0-12. I have 5 years of extensive experience with caring for children with autism, mental illness and cognitive delay. From the age of 10 to now as a college student, I have always loved working with kids. I enjoy the arts and sciences, crafts and sports. I am...
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Barbara M.


Bear, DE

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Big Heart!

I have experience with dementia and mental illness, autism non verbal. Handicapped physically and transporting from beds to baths to automobiles too. Catheter male and female. Blood pressure and record keeping. Plenty more. Experience is wisdom!! Life is experience!!
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Shannan M.


Bear, DE

$43/hr6 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hi! I am Shannan. I received my bachelor's from Kean University in Elementary Education K-6 with a teachers of students with disabilities endorsement in 2020. I received my masters in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2021. I currently work as a teacher of students with disabilities at a publicly funded private school. I am looking...
Shannan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Leonora R.


Bear, DE

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, I love children of all ages. I've worked with mentally challenged adults. I have over 10 yrs of experience working, including multiples, infants, and children with special needs. I have experience with children of all ages. I enjoy arts/crafts and all age appropriate activities . I look forward to meeting you. I'd...
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Sheena T.


Newark, DE

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Cheerful Caring Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have almost 20 years experience working with seniors and individuals with disabilities. I have worked in nursing homes, home care, schools for children with disabilities, etc. Long lasting relationships have been formed with many of the families I've worked for. And I am no stranger to hard work. I enjoy conversations, getting...
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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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Kandy B.


New Castle, DE

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked as a substitute teacher in the Colonel School District for special needs students for several years. I worked in a vocational program for special needs adults as a job coach and administrative assistant, I have been medication certified before, and CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoyed working as a special needs...
3.0
"I am waiting on Kandy's availability for a future interview."

Katherine V.

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Nicole N.


Newark, DE

$15-20/hr9 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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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
"Sabaina was fantastic in helping my husband's father. Very caring, dedicated and sweet. "

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Nicole N.


Newark, DE

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Educator With 20+ Years Of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have been working with children for more than 20 years and I love reading, playing board games and working on desired goals to be met. I am currently working full-time for the Department of Education remotely. I have experience working with children with general and special needs. I have primarily worked with children...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Nicole is amazing, very professional and caring. Educated and organized,taking care of children like their own. As an professional educator she has tasks and games for children to make them occupied and interested during her care time. I highly recommend her."

Ljubica S.

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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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Emily J.


Elkton, MD

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

My name is Emily and I'm a 21 years old. I'm looking for a recurring nannying or dog walking/sitting dog preferably in the morning but schedule is flexible. I have done a lot of babysitting, especially over the last couple years. Whether it was for neighbors, friends, or family. I also volunteered my senior year of high school...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emily is one of the best people i know when it comes to animals and kids. She has a big heart for both and tons of experience!"

Ethan H.

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Katherine M.


Newark, DE

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 24-year-old child care professional with 5+ years of experience with ages 0-12. I graduated from University of Delaware in 2022 with a Human Services major and Disabilities Studies and Medical Social Services minors. I have experience with home based and center based care, including serving as a lead Infant/Toddler...
Katherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kate has been a blessing to our family. She is reliable, mature and flexible. She is very sweet but can be strong and authoritative when needed to be. We would recommend her to anyone!"

Kitty B.

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Madisyn A.


New Castle, DE

$17-19/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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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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Joelle S.


Middletown, DE

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Active, Fun, And Safe Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Joelle. I have had various experiences when it comes to caring for kids. I taught English in Korea for several months during different years. Additionally, I worked as an equestrian camp counselor for the past two years. I have babysat kids of all ages, from 0-15 years old, and have been a paid babysitter for...
Joelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Joelle has been wonderful!!! Very good with both of our children, always accommodating, and excellent with our two year old who is on the spectrum! "

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Cynthia M.


Newark, DE

$15-26/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sheena goes above and beyond at every step. She is caring and compassionate and treats my sister like a family member. When my sister is having a particularly terrible day, Sheena calms her down and holds her until she stops crying. My family feels so grateful...

Christin F.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bear, DE

Kandy B.

3.0

I am waiting on Kandy's availability for a future interview.

- Katherine V.

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.

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

Nicole N.

5.0

I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is looking for kind, patient and experienced person. She knows how to work with kids on the spectrum and finds creative ways to engage kids. We will miss you Nicole.

- Elena K.

Emily J.

5.0

Emily is one of the best people i know when it comes to animals and kids. She has a big heart for both and tons of experience!

- Ethan H.

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