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Kirstie B.


Gap, PA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver Available For Full Or Part Time

Hi, I have been working as an occupational therapy assistant in various settings for the past 3. 5 years. I enjoy working one on one with others and helping them gain or improve on the skills they need in their daily lives. Due to the lack of work available in my location as a therapist, the past year I had been working in an...

Tressa B.


Gap, PA

$16-22/hr6 yrs exp

I love working with children ! I have experience with all age children including infant/toddlers. I am currently CPR certified, as well as having my registered behavioral tech certification. I have worked with children on all ranges of the spectrum, as well as other special needs also, a lot of experience with a variety of...

Kirstie B.


Gap, PA

$18-30/hr9 yrs exp

Skilled, Patient, And Compassionate Caregiver

Hi! I've found that my passion in life if working with and building relationships with children who have special needs, and children in general, as well as the elderly population. I have previously worked as an occupational therapy assistant in a nursing home setting with the elderly as well as in homes with children 0-3 years...
Kirstie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Rylee K.


Coatesville, PA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Families!! I am a junior at West Chester university and am looking to help out a family! I have worked in daycare settings before and have been babysitting for many years. I have my CPR and first aid certification. I love to go outside do crafts and just have fun!! I have also worked with special needs children and children...
Rylee can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Our kids loved Rylee. She did great job. "

Care member

Taylor O.


Honey Brook, PA

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With Flexible Schedule

Hi, I'm Taylor! I'm a student studying in the medical field with two years experience working as a care aide at a facility for adults with special needs. I love kids and enjoy crafts, games, outdoor activities, and excursions. I have a flexible schedule and am willing to help with household chores and homework.
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Morgan A G.


New Holland, PA

$13-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator!

Hello! My name is Morgan! I am a mother of 2 very busy toddler girls and looking to help create fun for some other very busy kids! I currently work in a daycare setting while I am finishing my CDA certification. I have 10+ years of experience everywhere between infant care, teen care, emotional support, autistic support, special...
Morgan A can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Tammy L.


Coatesville, PA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Care Available

I have 6 years of experience working in a school setting with children, being a one-on-one with special needs children, as well as being in the classroom available for all children who need any help. I have played during recess with children, played games in school, sat with them helping with all kinds of classroom work, and...
Tammy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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: Respite care, companionship, specialized care, meal prep, dementia

Wendy A.


East Earl, PA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver/home Health Aide

I am a caregiver who is passionate about meeting the individual needs of my clients and their families. I work hard to ensure that care of the home (cooking and housekeeping) and personal care are completed effectively and respectfully. The best part of the job for me is the personal connection. Making someone smile, reminding...
Wendy can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, home modification, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

I took care of my late younger sister in Africa with autism, caring for people with special needs demands patience, skill, love, empathy and possess those qualities.

Carly A.


Coatesville, PA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Compassionate caregiver who has worked with all ages with different needs. Have worked with several children in the spectrum and with children with behavioral issues.

Anna M.


Coatesville, PA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Anna . I have over 10 years of experience working with seniors and special needs adults. I can help with Transportation Services and Live-In Home Care. I am CPR trained . I live in Chester county. When Im not taking care of patients I like to go hiking and baking.
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care, meal prep, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Angela S.


Coatesville, PA

$22-30/hr20 yrs exp

Hello!

I am a mother to 2 adult children and a grandmother to one. I have raised my family and now would like to help with yours! I have been a nanny/personal assistant for the past 2 years professionally. The children were in the age ranges of 9-15. I have experience running a household in every way from cooking, cleaning, child care,...
Angela can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Kristen S.


Honey Brook, PA

$20-23/hr2 yrs exp

Paraprofessional/Caregiver

During the day I assist an elementary school for kids with special needs. I really enjoy my job and decided to take on a caregiving position. Working with people one to one, sharing life experiences, learning new things everyday as well as challenges, made me realize that I have found my niche in what I love to do!
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, hospice services, transportation & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

I have experience providing transportation and job coaching to individuals with special needs. Enjoy the simple pleasure of being helpful to others.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Autumn Z.


Coatesville, PA

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

I started working with kids in high school I took a class and was able to work in a daycare. After highschool I started working at devereux cares school. It's a special needs school. I was a one on one for a kiddos who had seizures disorders. I've worked with verbal and nonverbal kids. I left Devereux after I had a back injury...

Victoria M.


East Earl, PA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

My Experience

Hi, My name is Victoria. I am an adult with nearly 4 years worth of experience working in school classrooms, either by teaching or assisting in classrooms. Most of my experience is with school age children, but I have babysat my two little nieces who are not quite school age yet.

Nancy K.


Lancaster, PA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fulltime Caregiver

I have been a care giver for more than 20 years. I have experience working at home, nursing home and hospital settings. I love caring for people who need help in their daily needs. I am currently working at UPMC litiz hospital and looking for a 1:1 job. I am well experienced and love my job. You will never regret if you give me...
I worked with students specifically who have special needs. I am very familiar with the educational part of helping them learn and being their support when needed. I am very familiar with de-escalating a situation as well.

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