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Special needs caregivers in Jenkintown, PA

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Molly H.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

Caring, Fun Sitter/Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Molly. I have 6+ years of experience caring for children and infants including ages 2 months to 14 years. When caring for children, I enjoy sharing my love of crafting and spending time outside, and with infants facilitating development with tummy time, reading books, and other enriching activities. For the...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Molly is sweet, caring, and an all around wonderful person. My kids absolutely love her!! She always has a fun idea of how to entertain the kids. Molly was very responsible and managed taking my kids to swim lessons, practices, and other activities over the summer....

Liz W.

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Kara C.


Plymouth Meeting, PA

$20-25/hr4 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 neighbor and has taken care of our kids (almost 5 year-old girl and 3 year-old boy) for some time. It is really important to us that someone isn't just watching our kids, but that we have someone who will engage with them, get on their level, and play...

Lisa S.

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Patti C.


Blue Bell, PA

$35/hr10 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
"Pattie is such a pleasant person to be around and she helped me with everything and beyond. She's professional, responsible, punctual, reliable, very knowledgeable with medical stuff and surgery process, very friendly, etc. I highly recommend her!"

Justina H.

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Lori-ann W.


Warminster, PA

$20-30/hr10 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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Michelle P.


Hatboro, PA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Crafty And Creative!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been babysitting since I was 14. I've watched a variety of ranges from infant to teens as well as one child at a time up to five at once! I'm a certified early education teacher currently teaching 1st grade where I have worked for 4 years. I also worked in a daycare for 5 years, floating through the infant room up to...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Michelle has watched our daughter several times. She is very kind and professional. Our toddler warmed up to her quickly. We plan to keep working with her in the future! "

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Meryl G.


Huntingdon Valley, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

I'm a 63-year-old woman and live in Willow Grove. I'm looking for part-time work in the afternoon and/or evening. I completed a background check, child abuse clearance and fingerprinting in 2016, and worked for a year as a van driver for the Upper Moreland School District. I greatly enjoyed working with the kids, which included...
Meryl can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"As a volunteer for the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center (I am the President of the Board) Meryl has been reliable, professional and diligent. She has solicited quality items for our yearly silent auction and in many years our lead person. I have...

Chuck F.

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Kristen D.


Hatboro, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Experienced childcare provider seeking PT or occasional/as-needed position. Available weekends and occasional weekday evenings. I care for all ages, though the majority of my experience is with infants through elementary school age. I have experience caring for children with autism (I've worked in schools, clinics, and homes)...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kristen provided all the information that we requested and we had a very positive experience with her. Our 2 month old loved her during the interview and she came prepared with all of her paperwork. I'd highly recommend her for child care needs. We ended up finding...

Matt B.

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Anlizar D.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse

I have 10+years of experience as a nurse. Currently I am a geriatric nurse with past experience in pediatric mental health/mental retardation. I have always known that I would be a nurse. It is my joy to serve others with my talents and compassion . I have adult children who have grown into positive and respectful members of the...
5.0
"Thank you Anlizar for always showing up and being reliable when we've needed it most. It's been extremely helpful having a nurse available who goes the extra step to assure we understand doctors orders, medication, and dietary restrictions."

Mike S.

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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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Gabriela B.


Bensalem, PA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Fun & Energetic Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Gabriela. I am 21 years old, and I have 3 years of experience. I also took care of my grandma that was an Alzheimer's patient. I also have lots of experience with childcare. I can help with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and errands. I am CPR & first aid certified.
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Dacia B.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr10 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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Sharon B.


Southampton, PA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. I have been lucky enough to be a mom of two young men for the past 24 plus years. With over 10 years in child care / household management, I am that person who can make a " mothers" life easy. Let me help to not only take care of your children but organize your life. From party planning for your kids to holiday shopping and...
Sharon can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Sharon is the most amazing addition to my life! She is dependable, organized and so good to my girls. I would recommend her hands down to anyone who is looking! She will remain a part of our lives forever :)"

Annisha Z.

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Leslie M.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years+ experience in education, and for the past five years, have learned to care for my Grandson, who has a Rare Brain Disease. I'm now experienced with setting up G-tube feedings, administering medications through a port, CPAP setup, Physical Therapy exercises for immobility, respiratory treatments including using a...
5.0
"Leslie has worked for my family for this school year as my son's in-school educational aid. Leslie is knowledgeable, professional, and caring. She has built a special relationship with my son where he is supported in school, and we are kept fully informed of his...

Rebecca S.

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Becky M.


Ambler, PA

$28-32/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Seeking Part-Time/Full-Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 20 years and babysat for 7 years before that. I have worked with children with a variety of personalities, disorders, and ages. My special needs experience is mostly centered around Autism, ADHD, and hearing impairment/loss, but I do have some experience with down syndrome, borderline, food allergies, and...
Becky can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Becky is great. She is very reliable and has tons of experience. I would definitely recommend her."

Gregory K.

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Mary M.


Ambler, PA

$25-30/hr10 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, light cleaning, meal prep
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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Kayla C.


Bensalem, PA

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With Lots Of Experience! Part Time/Date Nights/

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kayla. I am 31 years old with extensive nanny & special needs experience with excellent references. I have also been a parents assistant/mothers helper, which primarily included grocery pick up, light cleaning, meal prepping, with little child care involved. I have a 3. 5 y/o son who attends an academy MWF 9-330....
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kayla babysat my 8 month old daughter and 3 year old son for a full day. I could tell she really loves being around children, because she wasn't shy to talk to them when we first met. From the time I spent with Kayla, I could quickly tell that she is genuine,...

Ronda D.

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Jae L.


Philadelphia, PA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving And Responsible Caregiver

Hired by 46 families in your neighborhood

So you're doing one of the hardest things of your life right now! Passing your most precious prizes off to a stranger to support your family and lifestyle is tuff. I understand. That's why I'm here to save the day! For over 10 years I've cared for children from newborns to teenagers, with and without special needs. I assist...
Jae can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Turquoise was great with the kids. She was punctual and communicative. We would hire her again for sure!"

Rebecca G.

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Montse G.


Horsham, PA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Professional

Hi there! My name is Montse, and I am an experienced child-care professional with experience working with children ages 3mo-18. I have lived abroad in China, Spain, Mexico and Ireland before and am excited to connect with a family that values cultural immersion. My first language is actually Spanish, and would love to share my...
Montse can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Montse is great with kids! Incredibly patient. I have worked with her many different times and she is respectful of different abilities of the children and caters to their needs."

Rachel G.

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Marnie F.


Philadelphia, PA

$26/hr10 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marnie was very caring and interacted well with our 11 month old son. She did his bath and bedtime routine without issue. Would definitely hire her again. "

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Asia H.


Philadelphia, PA

$23/hr3 yrs exp

Paraprofessional 03-2023-01-2024 Daycare Assistant 04-2022-01-2023 Nanny 01-2022-07-2023

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! I am a 19-year-old babysitter trying to find a full time job. Anydays work for me, preferably 7am-5 p.m. but I am VERY flexible. I would prefer to use the families nanny car, I have a clean driving record and is licensed. I am asking for $22-27 an hour depending on the families number of children and the workload...
Asia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My name is Crystal. Asia is a wonderful beautiful person inside and out she loves her job and the quality shows 100%!!"

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Jenkintown, PA

Molly H.

5.0

Molly is wonderful with our 11 month old daughter! We are so happy to have found her! She is punctual, kind, dependable, and mature. We feel very comfortable having her in our home.

- Kerry M.

Kara C.

5.0

She is a kind-hearted person and my baby sensed that the minute he met her. I can honestly say she is a gem. She takes care of him like I would.

- Winsome C.

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.

Lori-ann W.

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, but their family as well. She has...

- Kristine I.

Michelle P.

5.0

Michelle has provided caregiving services for our 4 and 2 year olds. She doesn’t just ‘babysit’, she engages with the children through play, art projects, and activities. We highly recommend Michelle and look forward to working with her for years to come.

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