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Kat K.


Morrisville, PA

$20-40/hr20 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

*Currently just looking for a summer time position, until school starts back up in Sept. Will then just be available in the evenings during the school year.* I love working with children. I am an energetic, caring and loving person. I am responsible, always on time and dependable. I graduated from Temple University and...
Kat can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Where do I start? Katrin is an amazing nanny! She has been with our family for the last 8 months now and I couldn't be without her! She is our Mary Poppins! Katrin has an amazingly calm nature which is needed to keep my three kiddos (18 months, 3 years, 5 years) in...

Jennifer N.

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Jacob D.


Levittown, PA

$43/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Jacob D. I've been an ABA therapist since September 2017 and have a passion for working one on one with individuals who have ASD. I have worked with individuals from many different levels of functionality and age ranges. I currently work one on with an adult for about 30 hours a week and am looking (ideally) to...
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Nikesha C.


Philadelphia, PA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Prefer At My Home

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

If you are looking for a caregiver full-time, part-time, temporary or occasionally, I am very qualified in the position for I've been working in the child care field for 20+ plus years. I worked for a school for the deaf where I held the position as Behavioral Specialist for special needs children for 10 years before I become a...
5.0
"Nikesha watched my three young children for over two years. We even moved and still drove well out of our way so that the kids could still be watched by Nikesha. She always planned activities and was so kind with my kids. My kids still talk about her and text her...

Faith H.

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Delaney G.


Levittown, PA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

With over 10 years of experience watching children ranging from age 2 years to special needs adults, I am confident in my ability to take great care of your family. I began working with kids at 12 years old, babysitting children of relatives and neighbors. I moved forward professionally, working in music and academic educational...
5.0
"Delaney is very personable with individuals with special needs. She notices characteristics that others may over look which is what makes her care so impactful."

Samantha U.

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Renee W.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny

I was a school teacher for Philadelphia and most classes I taught were fully integrated. I have worked with special Olympics and with special people in the north east . My masters background is special education and my cousin has Down syndrome and is a 25-year-old grown man. I have worked with him very closely through the years....
5.0
"was always on time and could count on"

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Chloe K.


Mount Laurel, NJ

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I've been babysitting for about 8 years. I've watched children of all different ages. I've watched an infants as young as 3 months old and individuals as old as a 17 years old with special needs. I also have experience as a travel nanny caring for up to 6 children. I am currently a full time multiple disabilities, special...
Chloe can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I highly recommend Chloe. She was punctual, reliable, and took excellent care of my son with special needs. She had a wonderful way to engage my son in meaningful activities. We are going to miss her."

Angela D.

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Delaney G.


Levittown, PA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Qualified Child-Caregiver

With over 10 years of experience watching children ranging from age 2 years to special needs adults, I am confident in my ability to take great care of your family. I began working with kids at 12 years old, babysitting children of relatives and neighbors. I moved forward professionally, working in music and academic educational...
Delaney can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She's honestly the most helpful, nonjudgmental, easygoing caretaker I have ever met. She truly values the relationships she makes with the people she cares for and their families and it shows."

Madison S.

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Tatianna R.


Palmyra, NJ

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Experienced Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Tatianna. I am a social worker working with children, teens, and their families. I was a nanny full time for six years and I'm available for part time work. I love children and use a child based approach that involves fun and silly activities. I am super sweet but firm with kiddos! I love traveling and helping...
Tatianna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tatiana is a great nanny! Always on time and stays late if you need her to. Does crafts and activity's with the kids and we love that,Limited screen time She also is good with the fur baby's as well."

Robin M.

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Lisa R.


Morrisville, PA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny .

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny, caring for all ages from newborns to teens, elderly, twins, children with special needs, and children with learning and behavioral issues. My philosophy is to educate children with love, understanding, and a structured environment. I have adult daughter and is now a successful high school English teacher. In...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lisa has been watching my two young kids for years now and I’m very grateful for her being part of our lives. I now consider a close family friend. My kids love her and she’s been such a positive influence in their young lives. I cant recommend Lisa enough. "

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Brandi R.


Huntingdon Valley, PA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Education Major Full Of Love

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a 31-year-old wife and mom. Not only do I have experience with special needs children and IEP's as a professional, but as a mom as well. My daughter was diagnosed autistic at a year and a half. My husband and I have used some sign language. I am always learning new things in the field of education and child...
Brandi can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Brandi was a full time nanny for our infant daughter from about 13 weeks to almost 5 months old. She was wonderful! She was joyful, with lots of songs and funny sounds and creative play. She worked with my daughter on physical milestones like tummy time and...

Mckenzie C.

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Irene H.


Philadelphia, PA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Experience, With Mental Illness, Dementia, Diabetes

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Patience is my Virtue... I am highly adaptable, love caring for those with special needs, and ready to begin helping a new family...
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Yuan T.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Available To Provide Care

I am an energetic, patient, reliable, and fun certified Special Education teacher with over 16 years of experience of working with students with a wide range of disabilities. In my teaching career I have worked with elementary, middle, and high school students. My students have various needs ranging from Autism, learning...
5.0
"Yuan is a kind, friendly, experienced educator. She excels at catering her teaching to the individual needs of the student. Yuan taught my son for 2 years in a home school setting. She is amazing! She is very knowledgeable about different teaching methods and...

Cathy H.

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Ashlyn K.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny McPhee

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ashlyn, and I am an experienced and compassionate caregiver with a passion for working with children of all abilities. I have several years of experience providing care for children with special needs, including those with autism, ADHD, and other developmental disorders. I am dedicated to creating a safe,...
Ashlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashlyn has been a wonderful babysitter for our 11 month old. Our son loves spending time with her and she is always dependable and professional."

Virginia H.

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Marisa-jade H.


Levittown, PA

$17-30/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello!! I am 24 years old, with transportation, do not smoke. I am a paraeducator in Levittown for special needs children and have worked with children over the last 5 years. I am also ex military and I am a part time house cleaner! Anymore questions, feel free to message me :)
Marisa-jade can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Marisa is amazing! She's helped me with housekeeping as well as babysitting, and she's wonderful with both. Punctual, reliable, attentive, and she's great with my dogs too!"

Jessica B.

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Romena F.


Burlington, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a Career Nanny!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I book quickly/ if you think I would be a great fit for your family reach out right away.. I will have Tuesdays & Thursdays available beginning September 1st It's possible I may have openings for date nights.. I am a Career Nanny! Therefore Expect the BEST! This should be a stress free process for you. A little about me....
Romena can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ms. Mena is fantastic! Our son LOVES spending time with her, and she is always reliable. She is also very kind and helpful. "

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Tatianna R.


Palmyra, NJ

$15-19/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

Hi, my name is Tatianna. I just got married; I've been working with special needs children since I was 14 at special needs daycares, as a babysitter and a nanny. I have a lot of skills specifically with autistic children as a result of my brothers diagnosis. I am in school currently, online, to be a special needs pediatric...
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Donna G.


Bristol, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have many years experience as a care giver. Sadly my last patient passed away. I am seeking full time but would be open to part time in the interim. I love helping seniors and other clients meet their daily goals. It warms my heart to see my clients achieve their daily goals , through out the day. Thank you.
5.0
"She's pleasant, reliable and punctual. "

Joan K.

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Ashley D.


Fairless Hills, PA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hello, I'm a Certified Medical Assistant who plans on going back to school to become a Nurse. I'm certified in Basic Life Support, First Aid, CPR and AED. I have experience working in various specialty medical offices including Pediatrics, OBGYN, Cardiology and Chiropractic care. I'm currently pregnant and find this work to be...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley is a sweet person, she loves children. She has many cousins who love her. She is trustworthy , & CPR certified. She does well in school & is liked by all her teachers & peers. She has a younger sister who she gets along with very well."

Arlene E.

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Ashley D.


Mount Laurel, NJ

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked with many different cases on off which had three children all with different diagnoses the hardest being palsy, and the other two were high and low functioning. I also was engaged and my other half has a brother whom needed guidance no physical help just say to say guidance he was High functioning.
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Taylor C.


Mount Holly, NJ

$18-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Taylor. I worked as a nanny and caregiver for about 10 years, I took the last two years to just mom but now that my 3 and 5-year-old are starting school I have more free time! I have experience caring for infants all the way to teens which also included special needs care. My responsibilities have included but...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"She was very good with my 2 kids and didn't let them just take over the house and made them follow rules, which my daughter didn't really like, but they still enjoyed her and her son. She worked any extra hours I asked and always came in with a smile. Kinda left...

Jeremy B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Croydon, PA

Kat K.

5.0

Where do I start? Katrin is an amazing nanny! She has been with our family for the last 8 months now and I couldn't be without her! She is our Mary Poppins! Katrin has an amazingly calm nature which is needed to keep my three kiddos (18 months, 3 years, 5 years) in line! I'm often in awe of how she...

- Jennifer N.

Nikesha C.

5.0

Nikesha watched my three young children for over two years. We even moved and still drove well out of our way so that the kids could still be watched by Nikesha. She always planned activities and was so kind with my kids. My kids still talk about her and text her sometimes. She always responds. She...

- Faith H.

Delaney G.

5.0

Delaney is very personable with individuals with special needs. She notices characteristics that others may over look which is what makes her care so impactful.

- Samantha U.

Renee W.

5.0

was always on time and could count on

- Care member

Chloe K.

5.0

I highly recommend Chloe. She was punctual, reliable, and took excellent care of my son with special needs. She had a wonderful way to engage my son in meaningful activities. We are going to miss her.

- Angela D.

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