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Shelby S.


West Chester, PA

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

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- Focused on safety as a number one priority. - Communicated openly with all members of the family, decreasing stress-related arguments and increasing emotional regulation of the child. - Cultivated an environment where the child felt safe and valued. - Worked with the child negotiating screen time, bedtime, sweets, etc. while...
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.
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Jenny O.


Wilmington, DE

$10-20/hr

Nursing Student Available Part-time

I am currently a server in a restaurant part time and will being and associates degree Nursing program January 2018. I have completed a Nurse Assistant training course where I completed 80 hours of clinical experience in an assisted living home. Although I completed the course, I did not pursue a certificate. So, I am confident...
Hi, I'm Jess . I am a sophomore early grades education major at West Chester University. I have experience babysitting kids with special needs and typical children and from an age range of 6 months old to 10 years old.
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Lauren S.


Wilmington, DE

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Looking for part-time supplemental work, hoping to make lasting connections in the process. Please feel free to reach out.
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Carly S.


Wilmington, DE

$25-40/hr1 yrs exp

Gerontology Student & Certified Nursing Assistant

As a recent graduate in gerontology and a certified nursing assistant, I seamlessly integrate academic knowledge with hands-on experience in senior care. My caregiving journey commenced during college, where I worked as a CNA in a memory care unit, providing essential care and support to elderly residents. Additionally, I served...
Carly can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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Angela J.


West Chester, PA

$14-30/hr10 yrs exp

Love to Care for Kids

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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 5 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...
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
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Demeka J.


Wilmington, DE

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a licenses child care provider. I am great with people of all ages but not with animals. I love reading stories and making up my own. I enjoy arts and crafts and going for long walks, playing outside, and cooking. I look forward to helping you with your babysitting, child care, adult care, mother/father helper, house...
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Micaela L.


Avondale, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter/nanny Who Enjoys Making People Smile!!!!!

I have 5 years of experience working with children, including special needs and a variety of ages. I'm able to help with errands, housekeeping, travel, crafts, carpool, etc. I enjoy interacting with kids and helping out, making sure the kids have fun at the same time. I'm CPR, First Aid, and AED certified and I make sure I'm...
Micaela can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Since the age of 12 I was the go to girl. Since then I have been giving care to children. . I have over 25+ years of experience of with all ages. I have a 33-year-old daughter I raised on my own and is very successful in life. My childcare style is a balance between compassion, understanding, and consistency. My main purpose as...
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Cheryl D.


West Chester, PA

$20-26/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver With Summer Availability

I am a fun loving nanny looking to enrich the lives of children through reading, music, imaginative play, and exploration! My experiences in childcare include preschool and kindergarten teaching, assisting students with special needs, babysitting, and both live in and live out nannying.
Cheryl can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Clellie M.


Hockessin, DE

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter Based In Hockessin

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a passionate, motivated, and experienced child care provider based in Hockessin. I love getting to know kids, fostering their interests, and helping them be their best self. I have experience with infants to pre-teens, and I love working with any age! I was also an Alzheimer's caregiver for my grandfather for 2. 5...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Joelle S.


West Chester, PA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Flexible Babysitter Who Is Open To All Ages And Comfortable With Whatever You Need!

Ive worked with lots of different ages! I work consistently with a family which has a 9mo 2-year-old and 4-year-old but have been with them for the past two years so experienced with all age levels as they grew. The 4-year-old was diagnosed with ASD so I have special needs experience aswell. Currently a speech and language...
Joelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah V.


West Chester, PA

$18-30/hr1 yrs exp

Sarah - Media PA - Master Of Social Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am a 26-year-old MSW Candidate (expected graduation May 2022), and have worked with kids ages 4-17 at my school internship - including kids with special needs. My babysitting experience includes children ages 8 mos - 5 yrs. I worked as a Pediatric Medical Office Assistant, and occasionally supported children who...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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Rachael S.


West Chester, PA

$15-20/hr

Part-time / Full-time Caregiver Available

I am a certified special education teacher in the state of Pennsylvania. I have worked in life skills, autistic support, and multiple disabilities classrooms during my undergraduate student teaching. I have worked individually with students with a range of exceptionalities including autism, downs syndrome, oppositional defiant...
For as long as I can remember I have had a passion for working with kids! Beginning in middle school, I was very involved in the special needs program at my school where I was given the opportunity to learn a lot about communication with kids as well as patience. For the last two summers I have worked at a summer day camp in my...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
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Marty R.


Landenberg, PA

$19-28/hr4 yrs exp

Attention To Detail Strong Work Ethic

18 years running air taxi in Alaska besides running the daily operations of this small business duties included help raising 2 girls now 13 and 14. moved to Landenberg August 2018 have since been ride share driving and connected to several clients that have required direct service. Home heath aid certification. Prior to Air taxi...
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Veronica D.


Wilmington, DE

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider And Tutor

As a certified special education teacher and board certified behavior analyst with over 10 years experience, I will provide individualized care, tutoring, and positive behavior support.
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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...
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Eileen G.


West Grove, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Soecial Needs Care

I 've been a caretaker almost my entire life, both professionally and personally. I have extensive experience working with seniors who are chronicly sick, advanced Alzheimers and dementia. I have worked at an assisted living facility for years. I'm med certified and have CPR and First Aid training. I took care of my in laws and...

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