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Special needs caregivers in Elverson, PA

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Leydys R.


Reading, PA

$18/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Leydys, I'm 24 years old, and have 6+ years of experience as a nanny and care for special needs children. I'm bilingual (Spanish/English) and great at babysitting multiple children at once. I can prepare meals, help with homework, housekeeping, distance learning, curriculum assistance, crafts, structuring...
Leydys can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Mariana is reliable and very punctual, she has helped our family multiple times when needed care on short notice, our children love her and her baby girl, would definitely recommend!!"

Ana D.

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Lisa R.


Pottstown, PA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.1

(8)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have always had a passion for working with the elderly. I've worked as a personal care aid and have experience in companion care, bathing, dressing, ambulation, medication reminders,. had previous training n first aid and CPR. And I've been working with older ones and handicapped/disabled since I was a teen, and have had...
Lisa can also help with: Home modification, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

3.0
"Lisa is very nice and willing to help in any way she can. Her health issues and weather sometimes made her undependable. She didn't take corrective criticism very well. She sometimes spoke about topics that were inappropriate in my opinion. She needed to be...

Former Member A.

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Samantha D.


West Chester, PA

$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nursing Student Looking For Summer Work!

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, respite care, dementia, home modification, hospice services, visiting nurse & 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.

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Jaleesa C.


Phoenixville, PA

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher Looking for Extra Babysitting Jobs (:

I am looking to be a Nanny, babysitter, or housekeeping jobs. I am currently a Registered behavioral tech working with special needs children in a school area district in phoenixville. I have worked as a preschool teacher for five years at magic memories daycare in Phoenixville. I also previously was a school bus driver. I am...
Jaleesa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jaleesa has been babysitting for us for about four years now . She is all my children (6,8 and 10) ask for ! She spends so much time doing fun games and activities with them when she comes over. Jaleesa is always on time and even when I contact her last minute she...

Mary W.

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Tracy P.


Royersford, PA

$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

I have 8 years experience working as an assistant teacher with preschoolers with developmental delays and multiple disabilities. I have worked with children with various cognitive and physical issues, speech delays, and autism.
5.0
"I have had the pleasure to know Tracy in two different settings. We worked together at the P. Kindergarten Center. She also worked for me at V. Church as a volunteer in our Nursery Valley Kids Ministry. Tracy is one of the most kind and patient people I know. At...

Jill S.

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Sarah N.


Pottstown, PA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Sitter With Special Needs Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Growing up with a brother with autism and intellectual disabilities, I found a passion for caregiving from a young age. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and young adults, of all abilities, in home care as well as in summer day camp and school settings. I earned my bachelors degree in psychology and have...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah has been caring for my 6 month old and is amazing! She is very responsive and reliable. She's very warm and caring, my baby loves her and she takes excellent care of her. If she has any questions about care she is quick to ask and is really engaged as a...

Kaya C.

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Chimene L.


Reading, PA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Preparation

I have 20 years of experience in the Human Services Field. Also I'm a certified nursing Assistant and my background is very diverse, ranging from childcare services to caring for people with special needs and the elderly.
Chimene can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, visiting nurse
Skills:

CNA

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Carol K.


Pottstown, PA

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Professional And Reliable

I enjoy providing quality care for people within their home and offer a range of services from companionship, personal hygiene, post-hospital convalescence, dementia care and hospice support services. I had a 30-year career in community-based services and employee training and then made the rewarding choice to care for my aging...
Carol can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Lisa O.


Phoenixville, PA

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Teacher And Mother

Mother of two sons aged 19 and 17. My 19-year-old is a Marine and my 17-year-old was home school gifted and runs and operates his own companies. I also own and operate my self reliant company while tutoring special needs kids time. I am great with animals as well as I raised my children on a small farm with 5 dogs, sheep,...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Lydia K.


Phoenixville, PA

$8-13/hr • 3 yrs exp

Education Psychologist

I am an experienced special needs teacher who has worked with learners with special needs. I am a mother and have great experience in taking care of children and seniors with some special needs like autism and IDD, among others. I'm friendly , down to earth Individual who knows how to make friendly conversations
Lydia can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
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Jadyn H.


Reading, PA

$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as very nurturing, patient , & motivated! I have had experience caretaking children special needs, housekeeping and with animals. I am fully vaccinated, CPR/AED certified and am willing to partake in any further certification programs requested by parents ! I have a reliable vehicle and am available...
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Jesenia M.


Coatesville, PA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a wife and mother, who has a 13-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son. With over 5 years of experience, I have worked with children who have special needs and been diagnosed with AS. I love being able to pair with children and make a difference in their lives.
Jesenia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Emily S.


Mohnton, PA

$18/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Emily and I have worked with kids for about two years in a daycare/preschool. I have experience with special needs and kids from 2 months - 13 years old. I can cook and I am very creative and artistic also love the outdoors! I am willing to help children of any age range. I am the oldest sibling and I strive to be a...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Paula W.


New Holland, PA

$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

I have experience providing transportation and job coaching to individuals with special needs. Enjoy the simple pleasure of being helpful to others.
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Tammy L.


Coatesville, PA

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Summer Time, Date Night Or Respite Special Needs Caregiver

I have been working with special needs children for almost 6 years now in a school setting. I love what I do. I would love to be able to care for your child. I love to do arts, and play games, and teach children. So whatever it is your child would like to do or needs to do, we can do. I am very understanding to the needs of the...
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Sarah T.


Phoenixville, PA

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat children ranging from 1-12 years old for the past 4 years. I also volunteer as a camp counselor at my school for a youth basketball camp. Additionally, I volunteer as a soccer coach for special needs children at my children's program. I am extremely responsible and organized and I am great with kids. I also have...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
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Cheyenne A.


West Chester, PA

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

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...
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Cathy H.


Phoenixville, PA

$20-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Education Teacher Available For Care

I was a special education teacher for over 12 years. I have worked with all ages from preschool to high school. I have worked with the special needs populations for 30 years. I have been tutoring and providing direct care for 10 years.
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Angela J.


West Chester, PA

$14-29/hr • 2 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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Shante Z.


Coatesville, PA

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hey! I am excited about meeting you and eager to help. I have done babysitting and elderly care as well as special needs therapy. I'm open for all options. I'm only available for babysitting at my home though. If it's senior care I can possibly travel to your home. Waiting to hear from you.
Shante can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, respite care, specialized care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elverson, PA

Leydys R.

5.0

Mariana has been sitting my kids for months now. She's very punctual and dependable. Her daughter is very nice. Would definitely recommend her. Just give her your instructions when/how you like things done with your kid, and she does her best to accomplish

- Maria B.

Lisa R.

3.0

Lisa is very nice and willing to help in any way she can. Her health issues and weather sometimes made her undependable. She didn't take corrective criticism very well. She sometimes spoke about topics that were inappropriate in my opinion. She needed to be reminded of Standard Precautions: hand...

- Former Member A.

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.

Jaleesa C.

5.0

Jaleesa has been babysitting for us for about four years now . She is all my children (6,8 and 10) ask for ! She spends so much time doing fun games and activities with them when she comes over. Jaleesa is always on time and even when I contact her last minute she always comes to our rescue! Jaleesa...

- Mary W.

Tracy P.

5.0

I have had the pleasure to know Tracy in two different settings. We worked together at the P. Kindergarten Center. She also worked for me at V. Church as a volunteer in our Nursery Valley Kids Ministry. Tracy is one of the most kind and patient people I know. At the Kindergarten Center she worked...

- Jill S.

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