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Special needs caregivers in Bryn Mawr, PA

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Laura H.


Bryn Mawr, PA

$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Veteran Mom Eager To Care For Little Ones Again

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Everyone calls me Laurie. As a mom of a special needs child I am skilled at reading a child's non-verbal cues. Ivy League graduate /Marketing exec recently laid off eager to keep busy caring for your little ones. Offering an experienced mom perspective, recently renewed CPR and First Aid certification and most importantly loves...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Augusta C.


Bryn Mawr, PA

$16-24/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Sitter

Hi! I am from Chicago, Illinois, and am a Sophomore at Bryn Mawr College. I am a patient, caring and responsible person who has at least 5 years of experience with childcare. I am currently employed at the Phebe Anna Thorne Preschool in Bryn Mawr. Over the past three summers I worked at a summer camp engaging with children...
Augusta can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Child And Special Needs Sitter

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children and special needs for over 4 years; my oldest brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally delayed. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We were in town for medical appointments at CHOP and I reached out to Margaret to watch my daughter so I could have some me time in the city. She was excellent with my daughter and gave her Gtube meds. Very professional highly recommend her!!"

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Linda F.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr • 5 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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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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Julie C.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For The Summer Can Start Immediately

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Julie. I have been babysitting and nannying for more than 10 years and have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, and school age children. I also have clinical experience with kiddos who have learning differences and special needs. I have provided childcare and housekeeping and I am certified in CPR. In...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She was great. Came to house to meet us prior. She was very hands on and great with kids. My 2 kids did great with her. My son was running fever the day she came too so she was super helpful at monitoring it and giving medication. Thanks Julie!"

Jenna G.

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Dora S.


Philadelphia, PA

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello I have worked with the elderly who have dementia. I am happy to do meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, and errands.
5.0
"Dora did a 1 month overnight care role for my elderly mother three times a week. She was lovely to interact with, kind, compassionate, communicative, punctual, and patient with my mom who could become very anxious at night. Dora played my moms fav game, Rumikub...

Marilyn B.

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Melissa H.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-50/hr • 18 yrs exp

Caregiver/MA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mother of 4 children.. 1 has special needs. I work as a ABA in Special education full time during the school year & I work part time as a home health aide. I have my Medical assistant diploma which wound care & vitals are taught. I started as a home health aid at the age of 21 yrs old. I'd describe my personality as...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
5.0
"Melissa is a very compassionate caregiver who attends to patients every day needs. She was known as the best companion and friend to the patients she worked with. There will always be a place with my company for Melissa."

Theresa G.

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Tasneem A.


Narberth, PA

$25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Tasneem (tess-neem). I am excited to create a caring and memorable experience for you and your child. I have taken First Aid and CPR training classes in the past, and am willing to get the certification renewed. I believe in treating children with kindness and compassion and will tend to their needs. I am an older...
Tasneem can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"I’ve had a pleasure of having Tasneem nanny for me for the last three months. During the interview process, I was impressed by her caregiving experience and also her knowledge of managing children on the spectrum. My son has ASD and coupled with her experience, she...

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Jillian C.


Wayne, PA

$20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Fun & Patient Caregiver That Will Go Above & Beyond For Your Family

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Jillian and I have 9 years of experience working with infants, children, and adolescents. My experience includes working with multiple youth at a time, including those with developmental delays, learning disabilities, special needs, behavioral and conduct disorders, and severe trauma. I have been trained in...
Jillian can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jillian made a great connection with our little one and kept her peacefully occupied throughout the day."

Alexander L.

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Greta R.


Bala Cynwyd, PA

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Evening And Weekend Care Giving

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special education teacher who has worked with children preschool to 12th grade with various needs including emotional support. As an individual and family, I have been on the care team for friends and family with medical conditions.
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Marnie F.


Philadelphia, PA

$26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver With Full Time Job Looking For Extra Work Once In A While

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 20 years experience. I love kids and all throughout college and high school and living in DC afterwards I worked as a nanny and babysitter and also spent summers as a camp counselor for kids with special needs. I am getting married this year and want a little bonus money to help with cost. I keep in touch with little ones...
Marnie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marnie was so sweet and helpful with our kiddos. She gave me text updates throughout the night and while the baby was sleeping most of the time, our big kid liked her immediately and didn't seem to mind that we were leaving! :)"

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Jae L.


Philadelphia, PA

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Loving And Responsible Caregiver

Hired by 46 families in your neighborhood

So you're doing one of the hardest things of your life right now! Passing your most precious prizes off to a stranger to support your family and lifestyle is tuff. I understand. That's why I'm here to save the day! For over 10 years I've cared for children from newborns to teenagers, with and without special needs. I assist...
Jae can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Professional and very friendly. My daughter likes playing with her. "

Zehao C.

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Andrea D.


Haverford, PA

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Retired Professional With Recent Senior Care Experience:

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

-25+ Years Childcare experience -Set of twins born prematurely with chronic respiratory condition; coordinated complex healthcare needs while maintaining lifestyle of older brother and successful business -Instilled a powerful relationship and appreciation of culture and art in my children -Maintained uniquely close relationship...
Andrea can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services & more
5.0
"Andrea cared for my father for over a year, until -- at age 99 -- he required full-time nursing care. She was remarkable in that she took full responsibility for his care, from the moment she helped him out of bed in the morning until she got him back in bed at...

Amy B.

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Betsy B.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr • 10 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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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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Linda M.


Morton, PA

$24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver And Pet Sitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm available to provide services any time on the weekends as well as early mornings, evenings from 6 p.m. on, Monday through Friday. I'm a mom to three lovely girls, all in college so I have experience with infants all the way through teenage years. I also have experience with children with special needs and am an...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Linda babysits our 3 kids (ages 8, 6, and 3) on a regular basis. She relates wonderfully to all our children (including our 3-year old with ASD), and they look forward to seeing her. She can easily entertain all 3 kids, and she notices their best qualities. Linda...

Shamita C.

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Hannah J.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced And Dependable Babysitter

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

NOTE: I currently have a full-time nanny position, so I am only accepting one-time evening or weekend jobs. I have two years teaching and tutoring experience. I worked at an after-school program for two years. I have been a nanny since 2021, and have worked with several families. I have experience with kids with behavioral...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hannah watched my two kids (5 and 2) and they loved her! She was punctual, reliable, passionate and knowledgeable. I would absolutely hire her again."

Angelica R.

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Tumi O.


Philadelphia, PA

$17/hr • 6 yrs exp

Happy And Engaging

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I'm a dedicated babysitter with 5+ years of experience, including caring for children with special needs. offering both academic/tutoring knowledge and practical skills. As a responsible caregiver, I have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and I'm a Non-smoker, fully vaccinated. Safety and security...
Tumi can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tumi is punctual, respectful and dependable. My 2 year old son loves her."

Yvonne I.

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Yasmin D.


Sharon Hill, PA

$14-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Enthusiastic and dedicated professional seeking full time employment in Human Services. Knowledge base includes medical coding and billing, clerical, filing, HIPPA regulations. Experienced in health care settings, providing services to a diverse population for the past 20 years. I have worked with Alzheimer, Dementia, Hospice...
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Kaitlin Y.


Glenside, PA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of children for over 10 years. I have worked in a daycare, been a nanny, babysitter, Mother's helper, and live in nanny for newborns-preteen age and children with special needs. I am currently working full time at a non-profit for kids and volunteer with kids during the school year. I am comfortable...
Kaitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Kaitlin is wonderful!! She was our children's nanny, ages 7 and 9 and they loved her!! She went above and beyond her responsibilities and would be an asset to any family. AAAA+++++"

Jeanne E.

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Patti C.


Blue Bell, PA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available, Seniors, Errands, Disabled

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am presently seeking a part-time position as a companion/community navigator providing help in and out of the home.
5.0
"Pattie is such a pleasant person to be around and she helped me with everything and beyond. She's professional, responsible, punctual, reliable, very knowledgeable with medical stuff and surgery process, very friendly, etc. I highly recommend her!"

Justina H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bryn Mawr, PA

Margaret R.

5.0

We were in town for medical appointments at CHOP and I reached out to Margaret to watch my daughter so I could have some me time in the city. She was excellent with my daughter and gave her Gtube meds. Very professional highly recommend her!!

- Care member

Linda F.

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 babysit. I recommend her highly!

- Shari A.

Julie C.

5.0

She was great. Came to house to meet us prior. She was very hands on and great with kids. My 2 kids did great with her. My son was running fever the day she came too so she was super helpful at monitoring it and giving medication. Thanks Julie!

- Jenna G.

Dora S.

5.0

Dora did a 1 month overnight care role for my elderly mother three times a week. She was lovely to interact with, kind, compassionate, communicative, punctual, and patient with my mom who could become very anxious at night. Dora played my moms fav game, Rumikub with her, had nice chats snd reminded...

- Marilyn B.

Melissa H.

5.0

Melissa manages a busy schedule very well, arrives on time and ready to work, brings extensive experience to the job of senior caregiver. She is versatile and capable, and was able to manage my elderly father's challenging moods. She is also a patient and lovely person, who brings a positive...

- Andrew P.

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