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Special needs caregivers in Lansdowne, PA

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Ana M.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families. Available between July 1-July 5 My name is Ana. I am a full time nanny M-F but since it's summer and I have my school break I am looking for extras on weekends. I have almost 9 years of experience with children of all ages, especially newborns and toddlers. I am very creative with sensory and educational...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ana is a very dependable, energetic, creative, warm, reliable and competent caretaker. She has vast experience with kids with special needs, and she deals with any exceptional situation with a very loving, caring and patient approach."

Joy S.

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Karen D.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr

Mount Airy And Vicinity Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as a social worker for over 25 years with children in a variety of settings. In the past few years I have worked as a substitute teacher in the school district of Phila as well as with individual children with special needs.
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
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Ariana B.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been working with children since I was 18. . I've worked as an assistant preschool teacher with children ages 1-6 at 2 Montessori schools and a Reggio-Waldorf inspired nature preschool. I have also worked at a residence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 2 years and have extensive experience...
Ariana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I was in town for a wedding and didn't know anyone that could watch my daughter. This was my first time leaving my 1 year old with anyone other than family. Ariana was amazing with her and brought so many great toys to keep my baby entertained. Ariana was so...

Vanessa H.

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Tasneem A.


Narberth, PA

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Tasneem (tess-neem). I am excited to create a caring and memorable experience for you and your child. I have taken First Aid and CPR training classes in the past, and am willing to get the certification renewed. I believe in treating children with kindness and compassion and will tend to their needs. I am an older...
Tasneem can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"I hired Tasneem to care for my 10 year old son after school. She also takes care of my 2 dogs, cat and does household chores. She has been fantastic! She is very dependable, organized and responsible. I highly recommend her for all of your caregiving needs."

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Yasmin D.


Sharon Hill, PA

$14-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Enthusiastic and dedicated professional seeking full time employment in Human Services. Knowledge base includes medical coding and billing, clerical, filing, HIPPA regulations. Experienced in health care settings, providing services to a diverse population for the past 20 years. I have worked with Alzheimer, Dementia, Hospice...
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Kyle S.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with elementary aged students with behavioral problems in and out of the school setting for 6 years. I enjoy playing drums and a little guitar in my spare time and sometimes like to incorporate them into my work with kids. I have some experience working with kids on the spectrum. I work full-time in a school...
5.0
"Kyle is very professional and reliable. I have three sons, one of whom is autistic and each with some behavioral challenges at times. They really enjoy having Kyle stay with them and seem to be on their best behavior those days."

James F.

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Lela T.


Glenolden, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Loving Nanny who's been in the field of working with children for 18+ years. I've worked for the School District of Philadelphia as a classroom assistant for special needs children. Department of Human services as an office manager for low income Children and Department of Parks & Recreation where I was a director for at risk...
Lela can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Lela was our nanny for about a year from the time our son was 5 months old to 17 months old. She is extremely patient, energetic, creative, and kind. Lela planned enriching activities such as arts/crafts and playground time for our son, helped him progress with his...

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Stephen M.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've had the opportunity to work part-time with a gentleman with a form of progressive MS for the past 10 years. My goal is to enhance his quality of life by assisting him with everyday activities and promoting his physical well being. Daily activities include: Providing physical therapy exercises for strength and range of...
5.0
"He has a heart of gold and wants to give his entire self to the one he is caring for."

Julie G.

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Patricia W.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mom of 7 Grown Children Available To Be Your Child Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of seven grown children. I am currently finishing my nursing degree part time. Taking care of others is my passion and there's nothing else I would rather do. I have been raising and taking care of children for over 30 years and also helping with my 3 grandchildren including 1 grandson with special needs. I was a...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is a very caring person and takes her responsibility as if it was her own family that she is caring for. When in her care whether it be mature adults or children their needs are her number one priority at all times. She is patient and understanding in being a...

Beverly L.

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Greta R.


Bala Cynwyd, PA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Evening And Weekend Care Giving

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special education teacher who has worked with children preschool to 12th grade with various needs including emotional support. As an individual and family, I have been on the care team for friends and family with medical conditions.
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Katie M.


Philadelphia, PA

$40-50/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am not taking new clients at this time and will update my availability as new openings are available. Registered Occupational Therapist I have experience caring for individuals from 3 months to 80+ years old, including children/adolescents with developmental disabilities, adults/elderly with physical, developmental, and...
5.0
"Katie worked with us for a year providing personal care assistance to our son who has Cerebral Palsy, and who uses a power wheelchair and augmentative communication device. Katie handled the physical requirements of the role extremely well, which included feeding,...

Chris H.

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Tumi O.


Philadelphia, PA

$17/hr6 yrs exp

Happy And Engaging

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I'm a dedicated babysitter with 5+ years of experience, including caring for children with special needs. offering both academic/tutoring knowledge and practical skills. As a responsible caregiver, I have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and I'm a Non-smoker, fully vaccinated. Safety and security...
Tumi can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tumi is punctual, respectful and dependable. My 2 year old son loves her."

Yvonne I.

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Molly H.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

Caring, Fun Sitter/Nanny

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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.

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Torri P.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

Ariel

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Ariel (preferred name) , I am a Junior Secondary English Education Major attending Temple University, to follow my passion for working and changing young people's minds. I have experience with children since the age of 13 with my first job as a teacher's assistant in a learning center. I began to work with special...
Torri can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Torri is very polite, friendly, attentive, and punctual. All instructions were followed and the kids really love her "

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Karen V.


Drexel Hill, PA

$26/hr9 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Preschool Teacher/Ass Director

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been involved in the early childhood development field for over 30 years, I majored in child development in college. I have worked with infants through grade school, I also was an assistant director at a preschool in Los Angeles for nine years I have taught infants through Elementary school, also experience teaching...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karen was my daughter's preschool teacher at Family Nurturing Center and became a dear friend of ours ever since. She absolutely adored Karen and they lovingly referred to each other as "sista." Karen always made her feel special and loved. She would take extra...

Deborah G.

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Mary F.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver for Infants and Toddlers

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a licensed nurse, looking for a change of pace. My career in nursing has provided me with 25 years of experience, caring for people in an acute care setting, as well as in their homes. Additionally, I have been fortunate to have had the pleasure of working in a facility for children with special needs. The children that...
5.0
"We have known Mary for over two years and she has always gone above and beyond our expectations with the level of care she provides for our children. She is dedicated, hard working, and devoted to our family. She creates a safe and loving environment that allows us...

Mark S.

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Melissa V.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Nannie Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am 27 and a patient, compassionate nanny with 7+ years of experience caring for children ages 6 months to 12 years. I currently work as a behavioral specialist at an elementary school and have 5 years of experience being a Behavioral Health Technician for kids with behavioral problems and disabilities. I treat all children...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melissa took care of my daughter from 5 months old. She is kind, caring and timely! Highly recommend."

Christina F.

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Towana M.


Philadelphia, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing And Hospice Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I believe my qualifications and experience make me the ideal candidate for this job. I have over 20 years of nursing experience in personal care and rehabilitation for hundreds of patients. I am very reliable, responsible, and compassionate, and I specialize in providing comfort care and emotional support for my patients and...
Towana can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"I had a rental property occupied by a woman who grew elderly during her many years of residence. The occupant's daughter hired Towana for senior home care and many of my worries about safety and everyday living for the tenant were put to rest. As I told Towana,...

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Andrea D.


Haverford, PA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Professional With Recent Senior Care Experience:

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

-25+ Years Childcare experience -Set of twins born prematurely with chronic respiratory condition; coordinated complex healthcare needs while maintaining lifestyle of older brother and successful business -Instilled a powerful relationship and appreciation of culture and art in my children -Maintained uniquely close relationship...
Andrea can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care & more
5.0
"Andrea helped my 97 year old father with organization. She created a filing system in his very disorganized office which he could understand and use. He is very happy and impressed with the work she did. My sisters and I were happy to have her in the apartment...

Margaret B.

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Nicole C.


Philadelphia, PA

$23-45/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time/ Date Night Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Nicole a recent grad from Colorado State University. A little bit about me, I graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been working as a nanny for 5 years and babysitting for about 4 years. As my time as a nanny, I worked with a variety of families in which each was special in their own...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Nicole was timely, professional and very sweet with our kids. She even kept the house tidy. I would highly recommend her!"

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lansdowne, PA

Ana M.

5.0

**Hire Ana ASAP before you miss out** Ana has been our nanny for over a year. We are moving away soon, and to our dismay she cannot come with. I cannot overstate just how wonderful Ana has been for our son and us. Ana is highly dependable and goes above and beyond in every possible regard. We...

- Cheryl F.

Ariana B.

5.0

I was in town for a wedding and didn't know anyone that could watch my daughter. This was my first time leaving my 1 year old with anyone other than family. Ariana was amazing with her and brought so many great toys to keep my baby entertained. Ariana was so accommodating to the location and my...

- Vanessa H.

Tasneem A.

5.0

I’ve had a pleasure of having Tasneem nanny for me for the last three months. During the interview process, I was impressed by her caregiving experience and also her knowledge of managing children on the spectrum. My son has ASD and coupled with her experience, she adapted well to some of the...

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Kyle S.

5.0

Kyle is very professional and reliable. I have three sons, one of whom is autistic and each with some behavioral challenges at times. They really enjoy having Kyle stay with them and seem to be on their best behavior those days.

- James F.

Lela T.

5.0

Lela was our nanny for about a year from the time our son was 5 months old to 17 months old. She is extremely patient, energetic, creative, and kind. Lela planned enriching activities such as arts/crafts and playground time for our son, helped him progress with his milestones, and prepped...

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