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Special needs caregivers in Gwynedd Valley, PA

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Kristen D.


Hatboro, PA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a childcare provider (infants through teens/young adults) experienced with various special needs. I've worked with children with autism both in school and home settings. I have experience as an instructional assistant (four years) in ABA/autistic classrooms and as a behavior therapist. I work with kids/students on life,...
5.0
"Kristen is extremely kind, professional and has an amazing sense of work ethic. She also doesn't get rattled easily, which was a huge plus point when working with my special needs son."

Hema G.

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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
"Patti worked with me both inside and outside my home for about 5 months for 25 hours per week to provide companionship and help while I was in a very depressed state. Patti is a very nice and patient and energetic person and it's apparent that she has a lot of...

Gene C.

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Dacia B.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I was an ABA therapist for many years, specializing in Early Intervention. Since September 2020, I have helped children ages 5-12, with virtual schooling, including homework help and tutoring as needed. I tutored children ages 4-6 in preschool/school skills. I have been a caregiver for children, in 5 different families, ages 5...
5.0
"I don’t have enough words to express my love and appreciation for Dacia!! She began with us when my older son was about to turn two. They had an instant connection and I felt immediately comfortable and trusting of Dacia. She’s a confident, incredibly smart and...

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Marisa K.


Glenside, PA

$18-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Babysitter! :)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am 23 and a current graduate student getting my doctorate in physical therapy. I have mainly evening and weekend availability due to my class schedule. I have a bachelors degree in psychology and have experience with kids of all ages and kids with special needs. I am CPR certified through the American Heart Association! I love...
Marisa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Punctual and so sweet! I felt safe leaving my boy with her and I knew I could trust her. Would 100% hire her again"

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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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Couldn’t have asked for a better babysitter! We were visiting for a wedding and Kaitlin was wonderful with our 1 and 3 year old. She also got them both to sleep in our hotel room. Would definitely hire again!"

Rebecca S.

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Naleena D.


Ambler, PA

$26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Creative And Fun Tutor, Homeschooler, Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Naleena and I have worked as a substitute teacher, special needs aide and nanny with over 10+ years of experience with children of all ages. I have two wonderful children who have excelled academically with full college scholarships but most importantly are kind and productive individuals. I have a Bachelor's...
Naleena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Naleena cared for my son from when he was 6 to 8 months old. She exceeded all expectations, she has been wonderful for many reasons. She brings a lot of positive energy and my son could feel that and liked that. She played with him in an organized fashion and they...

Noemi A.

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Mary M.


Ambler, PA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Compassionate and Experienced Caregiver Available for Part-Time Work Hello! My name is Mary, looking for part-time work. I am a full-time Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and a MedTech with over 16 years of experience in retirement communities. I also have hands-on experience as a babysitter and truly enjoy providing care for...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Mary is very trustworthy, responsible, caring and thoughtful. She helped take care of our kids and household tasks, including dishes, laundry and keeping the kids’ rooms tidy and organized. She is also very reliable and kind and always wanting to be helpful. We...

Rose M.

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Matthew R.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-40/hr • 9 yrs exp

I have experience working with the elderly in home since living in Santa Cruz, California. I moved to Philadelphia and have enjoyed very much my experience working for some great families. My references will show that I have developed outstanding relationships with my employers and have proved that I can relate well and adapt to...
5.0
"Matthew helped to take care of my husband and was always very upbeat, responsible and willing to help with different activities and learn how to better adapt to my husband's needs. He always took interest on their conversations and was a good companion in outings,...

Monica R.

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Vicenia M.


Hatfield, PA

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am Filipino and have been taking care of my own 4 children, nieces and nephews for over 26 years (ages range from: infants, toddlers, teenagers, young adults, and my daughter who has special needs). I am very patient and will ensure to provide a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment for each and every child to...
Vicenia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Vicenia has been with my family for 3 months now and we already feel like she is part of the family. My boys love her and she takes excellent care of them. She is trust worthy, caring and hard working. I know my boys are in great hands when I leave her with them. I...

Amy S.

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Kara C.


Plymouth Meeting, PA

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny / Babysitter SUMMER ONLY

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kara and I am looking for a full-time nanny position for this summer as I get out of school May 10th and return August 29th. I have a sister with Down Syndrome, so I definitely have experience with taking care of individuals with special needs. Also, my second cousin has 5 kids, one 8 years old, another 6 years...
Kara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kara is our cousin and has babysat for our 5 children. She is currently attending college to become a physical therapist. Our children adore her. She is responsible, caring, hard-working, energetic, and so much fun! She also has an older sister with special...

Lori H.

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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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Clarice L.


Collegeville, PA

$30-38/hr • 5 yrs exp

Energetic, Kind Part-Time Caregiver For Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Clarice and I would love to assist you with your babysitting needs! I am a 30-year-old female living in Philadelphia. During the day, I am a full time occupational therapist at a special needs school and I work with k-2nd graders. In the past, I worked in the homes of children from birth-3 and I also have an...
Clarice can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Clarice was a life savor while we were in between long term nannies. Despite having an hour commute, Clarice was punctual each and every day. She was thorough in seeking to understand what our expectations were and how to best care for each of other daughters....

Shaohao W.

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Lori-ann W.


Warminster, PA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

To Help Another You Must Show Up

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced caregiver with a heart. You all need compassion/understanding and support. Going above and beyond with availability and all needs for whole family! Specializes in long term, paralysis, MS, etc Special Needs autistic, downs syndrome of all ages, but not limited to. Check out my reviews! Willing to do occasional...
5.0
"When I first met Lori I knew she would be the perfect fit for caring for my family member with progressing MS. She said to me that she wanted a job where she truly felt needed and one where she could make a difference in the quality of not only her clients life,...

Kristine I.

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Alessandra A.


Souderton, PA

$18-22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Full Time Position

I'm very friendly, active and independent person. I have skills in the kitchen, organization, and maintenance of home. I'm attentive, creative, loving, patient and very fun. I have been responsible about all what involve kids routines and some more errands... Feed, bath, laundry, keeping all clean and organized, homework......
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Jacquelyn H.


Harleysville, PA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced One On One Care Assistant Specializing In Special Needs

10 years of experience with varying levels and cases of special needs individuals. Currently attending school for nursing.
5.0
"Jacque is a sweetheart! She's playful and patient with my kids and they truly love her. I know they are in great hands when I leave them with her! "

Ann Marie H.

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Chava K.


Gwynedd, PA

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Experiences HHA

1.0

(1)

Experienced Home Health Aide. Looking for private caregiver opportunities. I've been working with a Healthcare for a little over 2 years now. And I'm looking for more independent opportunities on the side. I love helping people. I'm very patient and a great listener. I really believe it takes a certain kind of person to be a...
Chava can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Lorin C.


Ambler, PA

$10-20/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

I have had 10 years experience with children with special needs. I taught first grade all four years of high school as a student teacher. I have taught early education and now middle school with children with special needs. Teaching and caring for children is my favorite thing to do! I am looking to learn and grow in my...
Lorin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands
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Ropafadzo G.


Ambler, PA

$40/hr • 2 yrs exp

Just Like Mothers Care A Babysitter You Can Trust

Cooking skills I can swim comfortable with fur pets usually babysit from 3 months to 4 years but can make an exception up to 8 years have no experience with special needs children
Ropafadzo can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
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Viola H.


King of Prussia, PA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified And Registered Medical Assistant With Over 13 Yrs Of Experience In Patient Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have many years of experience in working with seniors adolescents, special needs and pediatrics. I find it to be very rewarding. Its nice to have someone caring for your loved one who's supportive, attentive and compassionate. I believe I have all those qualities. I enjoy caring for people and making a difference their lives....
Viola can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

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Sidney R.


Norristown, PA

$20-28/hr • 3 yrs exp

RBT Looking For Families In Need

I enjoy time with children, I have experience with children and love working within the community. I have worked as an RBT with children that have special needs this past year at an elementary school. I am both nurturing and responsible and can handle different challenges that arise. I have knowledge of child development, safety...
Sidney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gwynedd Valley, PA

Kristen D.

5.0

Kristen is extremely kind, professional and has an amazing sense of work ethic. She also doesn't get rattled easily, which was a huge plus point when working with my special needs son.

- Hema G.

Patti C.

5.0

Patti worked with me both inside and outside my home for about 5 months for 25 hours per week to provide companionship and help while I was in a very depressed state. Patti is a very nice and patient and energetic person and it's apparent that she has a lot of experience working with all kinds of...

- Gene C.

Dacia B.

5.0

I don’t have enough words to express my love and appreciation for Dacia!! She began with us when my older son was about to turn two. They had an instant connection and I felt immediately comfortable and trusting of Dacia. She’s a confident, incredibly smart and intuitive caretaker. She did...

- Care member

Marisa K.

5.0

Punctual and so sweet! I felt safe leaving my boy with her and I knew I could trust her. Would 100% hire her again

- Care member

Kaitlin Y.

5.0

Couldn’t have asked for a better babysitter! We were visiting for a wedding and Kaitlin was wonderful with our 1 and 3 year old. She also got them both to sleep in our hotel room. Would definitely hire again!

- Rebecca S.

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