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Kaelee M.
Kirkwood, PA
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I love children! I have babysat kids ranging from the ages of 1-10. I also have baby sat kids with special needs. My certification in first aid and CPR expired this past June but I still know how to do it if need be.
Kaelee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm 26 years old & graduated college with a bachelors degree in Psychology. I work full time with children who have autism, as a Registered Behavior Technician. I also have experience working with children who have special needs, as well as being CPR certified. I have 10+ years of babysitting experience, along with helping...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alexis is great with children. I have two kids - ages 7 and 4 - who can be slightly hyper at times. She is really good at getting them to calm down and listen while having fun. My girls love her! She is DEFINITELY my go to when I need some me time or a nice...
Abbie F.
Look no further for a caregiver familiar with special needs individuals. I am able to engage and facilitate meaningful tasks that are both fun and purposeful for children of various ages due to my formal education and background as a school-based occupational therapist. Let's chat to see if my skill-set can support your family...
Taylor H.
New Providence, PA
$19-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Life Skills / Autistic Support Teacher in Lancaster County with 10 years experience working with a variety of needs.
Lois M.
Peach Bottom, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
LPN With 30 Years Experience Caring For Special Needs And Geriatric Clients
Hi, my name is Lois. I am a licensed practical nurse with over 30 years experience caring for others in long term care, assisted living, group home, and private duty settings. I have a great deal of experience with g-tubes, coffilators, oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, foley catheters, hoyer lifts, wound care, personal...
Jessica W.
Oxford, PA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Temporary Housecleaner/Nanny/Date Night Babysitter/Pet Sitter Available Now!
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for over 11 years now with experience in caring for children anywhere between the ages of 3 mos to 12 yrs including twins, newborns, and children/infants with special needs. My most recent position included caring for four children under the age of 6. Some of my duties include but are not limited to providing...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have always been passionate about those with special needs. My goal one day is to own my own dance studio with classes for those with special needs so that they can see that there is a way for them to express themselves and let it out. I have a heart for those with special needs and want to make their days just as fun and...
I am a parent of a special needs child. She has grown into a lovely young woman who no longer needs my undivided attention. My passion is treating people the way I would want my child treated should the need ever arise. I believe strongly that everyone deserves an advocate and to be treated as a human being with thoughts,...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years of experience with caring for children mainly special needs. I've directed an child care centers. I also was a assist to after school programs for troubled youth while providing home cooked meals. Organic and puree diets provide to suit each individual needs. Educational and creative outings learning through...
Denise can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Denise is very Attentive when it comes to my child needs. She treated my child as if he was one of her own. When she came to pick him up, he smiles and get so excited that she's there. There were times I was running late to pick up my child and she was very...
Therylonda D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mary and I am a kind, loving, and patient babysitter who is open to new situations to best help family's specific needs. I started my childcare career at a very young age, with three children, two of whom have special needs; I worked for this family for three years until they moved out of town. Since then I...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mary is amazing. We hired her last summer as our first ever babysitter and she instantly became like family. Our girls love her, we love her. She is reliable, sweet, smart, fun and takes such good care of our girls. We missed her all year although she visited on...
Barbara D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lisa! I am a 41-year-old married, mother of 1 adult daughter, who is off at College now. I am already currently working with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. But only part-time. So, I am looking to help others as well!! Please let me know what help you or your loved one needs, and I'll let you know if I can...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in a variety of roles, including one-on-one caregiver for high functional youth, group home house parent, and a season as a Juvenile Justice transportation driver. I have also worked for 4 years in Early Childhood Education, where I worked with families to help them education their young children. As a father of...
5.0
"Hired Jeff to drive me to a surgical appointment. He was on-time, professional and thoughtful.
Also jumped in where needed when the appointment ran a little longer and got more complicated
than expected."
Candace V.
Shelby F.
Havre de Grace, MD
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Fun Caregiver And Sitter That Can Meet A Variety Of Needs
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun, positive and outgoing caregiver with years of experience of working with children with special needs I love taking care kids in their home:) . I currently am a Related Services Facilitator for an elementary school, my job is to help children who are receiving virtual speech therapy. Before I started this job, I did...
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shelby was a godsend for our family. She cared for our 11-year-old son over the summer and was absolutely fantastic. She is kind and resourceful and has seemingly infinite patience. He is on the spectrum and she was able to quickly adapt to his quirks, endlessly...
Kimberly T.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is McKenna, I live in the Darlington area. I work at a special needs school from 8 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. M-F, I am 23 years old, I have been working with kids at schools for 5+ years. I have a 3-year-old nephew & a niece that's now 3 months old in Texas :)) I have always LOVED working with kids and they seem to latch...
Mckenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"Did not hire because Mckenna didn’t call back. "
Care member
Lauren K.
Willow Street, PA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauren. I am 22 and have experience working with special needs children, children of any age, seniors, and animals. I love crafts and games and anything your child likes. I can cook and clean and would love to speak with you about what you're looking for!
Lauren can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"We were thrilled to have Lauren babysit for us and can't wait to have her again! She is super responsive and very dependable. Our two boys said "She is the nicest babysitter ever!" Can't wait to have her sit for us again."
Erin G.
Emily J.
Elkton, MD
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Emily and I'm a 21 years old. I'm looking for a recurring nannying or dog walking/sitting dog preferably in the morning but schedule is flexible. I have done a lot of babysitting, especially over the last couple years. Whether it was for neighbors, friends, or family. I also volunteered my senior year of high school...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily is one of the best people i know when it comes to animals and kids. She has a big heart for both and tons of experience!"
Ethan H.
Lauren K.
Willow Street, PA
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Lauren. I'm 18. I have worked at Aaron's acres summer camp, Schreiber pediatric summer camp, and other activities at Schreiber. I am willing to help however I can, run errands, cook, and do housework. I will be starting online classes in the fall. I hope to be a youth counselor. Willing to do recurring or one time work....
5.0
"Lauren was on time and very good with my boys! I will definitely have her babysit again!"
Whitney T.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our kids loved Rylee. She did great job. "
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents!
I love being around children and make them happy when they are under my care.
Overall, I have experience caring for multiple children (twins), all ages, and children with special needs. I am a happy, loving, respectful and responsible nanny/babysitter looking for two part time jobs or a full time job with some...
Mirtelina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mirte is so great with my kids and is very reliable. My kids can't wait until she comes over! She keeps the house tidy. And she keeps us well informed on how their day was and what they did during the day. I highly recommend her!"
Jessie S.
Darcy J.
Elkton, MD
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
I Have All Ages Experience And Experienced With Special Needs Infant .
5.0
(4)
Hi. I'm Darcy. I have four grown successful kids of my own. I have been a nanny for 9 years now. My last position will end this summer, when I find my new family. I have been nanny to a downs syndrome little boy since birth and he is now 7 years old. Along with his younger sister. I do everything how you want things done. The...
Darcy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Darcy is a caring, loving individual and she would be a great candidate for any family !!!"
Julie H.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kirkwood, PA
Alexis U.
5.0
Alexis babysat for my toddler and infant for a couple hours while my husband and I had a date night. She was easy to communicate with and great with the kids. I felt very comfortable leaving my kids in her care, and would gladly have her back again!
- Katie P.
Denise H.
5.0
Denise is very Attentive when it comes to my child needs. She treated my child as if he was one of her own. When she came to pick him up, he smiles and get so excited that she's there. There were times I was running late to pick up my child and she was very understanding and told me not to rush and...
- Therylonda D.
Mary W.
5.0
Mary is amazing. We hired her last summer as our first ever babysitter and she instantly became like family. Our girls love her, we love her. She is reliable, sweet, smart, fun and takes such good care of our girls. We missed her all year although she visited on her breaks. We were so happy she came...
- Barbara D.
Jeff Y.
5.0
Hired Jeff to drive me to a surgical appointment. He was on-time, professional and thoughtful.
Also jumped in where needed when the appointment ran a little longer and got more complicated
than expected.
- Candace V.
Shelby F.
5.0
Shelby was a godsend for our family. She cared for our 11-year-old son over the summer and was absolutely fantastic. She is kind and resourceful and has seemingly infinite patience. He is on the spectrum and she was able to quickly adapt to his quirks, endlessly finding ways to keep him entertained...
- Kimberly T.
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