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Amanda J.


Wilmington, DE

$15/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Currently obtaining my PhD in Developmental Psychology. I am also currently a Behavioral Specialist Consultant and work with children with Special needs. CPR/First Aid certified. I also know how to engage with ABA programs, PECS, and behavioral interventional services.
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ryleigh K.


Claymont, DE

$17-22/hr6 yrs exp

I was a 3rd grade teacher for 5 years. During this time I worked with students of all abilities. I worked alongside my co-teacher who was the special education teacher. During this time, I earned my masters degree from Wilmington University. I have a masters degree in Special Education with a focus in Autism. I now work at a...
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Mary M V.


Wilmington, DE

$17-22/hr

Worked With All

Hello My name is Mary A little about myself, born and raised in a big family, have 15 nieces and nephews and have diapered all throughout their childhood lives. What started me of taking care of kids is when I started taking care of little girl named AnneMarie, she was in a wheelchair, would take her off the bus and wheel her...
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Cheryl D.


West Chester, PA

$20-26/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver With Summer Availability

I am a fun loving nanny looking to enrich the lives of children through reading, music, imaginative play, and exploration! My experiences in childcare include preschool and kindergarten teaching, assisting students with special needs, babysitting, and both live in and live out nannying.
Cheryl can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Nakai M.


Kennett Square, PA

$43/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available,

I am an experienced babysitter with over 10 years in childcare, committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages. My background includes caregiving in a hospital, where I developed strong communication and crisis management skills, and I hold a BLS/CPR certification for emergency...
Nakai can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Joelle S.


West Chester, PA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Flexible Babysitter Who Is Open To All Ages And Comfortable With Whatever You Need!

Ive worked with lots of different ages! I work consistently with a family which has a 9mo 2-year-old and 4-year-old but have been with them for the past two years so experienced with all age levels as they grew. The 4-year-old was diagnosed with ASD so I have special needs experience aswell. Currently a speech and language...
Joelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi, I'm Jess . I am a sophomore early grades education major at West Chester University. I have experience babysitting kids with special needs and typical children and from an age range of 6 months old to 10 years old.
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Clellie M.


Hockessin, DE

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter Based In Hockessin

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a passionate, motivated, and experienced child care provider based in Hockessin. I love getting to know kids, fostering their interests, and helping them be their best self. I have experience with infants to pre-teens, and I love working with any age! I was also an Alzheimer's caregiver for my grandfather for 2. 5...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Angela J.


West Chester, PA

$14-29/hr2 yrs exp

CareGiver

I am a mother of 4 beautiful children, all of whom are older, and two grand babies. I have a passion for helping & caring for people. I have been a caregiver for over 3 years now & was a CNA years ago before changing career paths, but came back to working hands on with individuals on a part time basis. Experience with Special...
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Jenny O.


Wilmington, DE

$10-20/hr

Nursing Student Available Part-time

I am currently a server in a restaurant part time and will being and associates degree Nursing program January 2018. I have completed a Nurse Assistant training course where I completed 80 hours of clinical experience in an assisted living home. Although I completed the course, I did not pursue a certificate. So, I am confident...
For as long as I can remember I have had a passion for working with kids! Beginning in middle school, I was very involved in the special needs program at my school where I was given the opportunity to learn a lot about communication with kids as well as patience. For the last two summers I have worked at a summer day camp in my...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
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Samantha D.


West Chester, PA

$18-20/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter Part-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a graduate from Shippensburg University! I have my bachelors in sociology. I am currently in nursing school 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 needs at school and in home as a TSS/PCA. I also am a certified...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Cydney P.


Kennett Square, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Available To Care For Your Special Needs Loved One

I am a caring individual who has 8 years experience working as an Occupational Therapist with all populations. I am certified in infant massage therapy and specialities in play/relationship based therapy and mental health. I have years of experience working with pediatrics including the neurodiverse population and multiples. I...
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Tina W.


Glen Mills, PA

$8-50/hr10 yrs exp

Jill Of All Trades

I am well loved by all of my clients. They all feel like family. I am someone who anyone can be comfortable around. I like to say I am a Jill of all trades because there is really nothing I can't do. I have 10+ years of experience with nannying for families, caring for pets, managing peoples homes as well as caring for special...
Tina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation, dementia
First experience with special needs was when I was 5 years old, I had just been adopted into a family who had already adopted another child. His name was J, as we grew up together I realized he was a little different than what I was used to. I learned to adapt my behavior around him, and I learned how to give him the assistance...
I graduated from Salisbury University with my Bachelor's degree in Education in 2014. Since then, I obtained my certification in Special Education and have become a Registered Behavior Technician. I have 4 years of experience in working with Special needs students/clients. I worked in a school system in MD for 3 years in a...
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Sarah V.


West Chester, PA

$18-30/hr1 yrs exp

Sarah - Media PA - Master Of Social Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am a 26-year-old MSW Candidate (expected graduation May 2022), and have worked with kids ages 4-17 at my school internship - including kids with special needs. My babysitting experience includes children ages 8 mos - 5 yrs. I worked as a Pediatric Medical Office Assistant, and occasionally supported children who...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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Amber D.


Claymont, DE

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

I have nannied for a family for 6 years they have three boys from all age groups. I picked kids up from school took them to their after school programs/sports, made dinner helped with homework. I am currently a Special Education Teacher, at a special needs school. I enjoy working with all age group of students with different...

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm looking to find a great family I can help take care of your little ones hopefully long term. I have many years of babysitting experience and have worked with sick children at 2 children's hospitals. I have also worked in a Montessori School and with children with special needs. I enjoy cooking. Singing, reading, and outdoor...
Merril can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ashlee B.


West Chester, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For Tutoring/Nannying Opportunities!

Hello there! I'm Ashlee, a certified special education teacher with a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children. My focus is on creating a warm and inclusive learning environment for every child I work with. With certifications for teaching K-12 special education and K-4 early education, along with...
Ashlee can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling

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