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I have a foster brother, who has lived with us for over a year, with a severe genetic syndrome and autism. Though I am not his primary caretaker, I am used to children with special needs. I will be attending University of Richmond in the fall, and I would like a job for the summer (until August 8).
Jamie W.
Emmaus, PA
$22-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been working with special needs children most of my life. My family has Autism and I have children that have overcome many obstacles due to learning disabilities. My nephew struggles with borderline MR and Autism and I have helped in his life significantly.
Kristina D.
Macungie, PA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Babysitter Available Overnight, Evenings And Weekends. Love Working With Special Needs Kids!!
I'd describe my personality as energetic, compassionate, ieasygoing
I like teaching and learning from kids! I especially love special needs kids. I have 4 biological children and have helped to raise three stepchildren. That's 7 kids I have had a role in raising, including one with severe special needs.
I'm looking for a job...
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
I have been working professionally with children for the past three years at a local day care and at my church. I have worked with children with various special needs including autism, speech and learning delays, and physical disabilities. My experiences range working with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.
Working with...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Grace R.
Kutztown, PA
$15-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hey! My name is Grace. I dont have much in the way of professional experience. However I come from a huge family where I helped to take care a multitude of disorders as well as encountering some through my career as being a nanny. This ranges from autism and schizophrenia to ADHD and depression. I am able to do errands and light...
I have tutored a boy with a learning disability and seizure disorder for the past six years. We went over schoolwork, prepared for exams, and kept up with skills throughout the summer. I also was the vice president of an organization during high school. I was a mentor and my tasks included providing appropriate interactions with...
Beth Ann H.
Fleetwood, PA
$16/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have worked with children from 6 months - 11 years. CPR and First Aid certified. Have worked with children with special needs for 5+ years. I have my clearances as well. I am comfortable with pets as well.
Beth Ann can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, my name is Alexsis! I have known I have wanted to be an educator since I was young, so it is no surprise I spend my free time watching children of all ages and helping out families in my area. I am currently an Early Education major, and I have a Disability Studies minor meaning I have all my clearances through my...
Lauren G.
Douglassville, PA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(9)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
*** Current as of August 2024- looking for overnight caregiving opportunities- newborn care specialist or night nanny .***
I'm a certified newborn care specialist, a mom or 2 baby boys and we are a certified foster/adoptive home! I have all clearances and I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. I nanny, babysit, and...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren was great with our 3.5 year old daughter and 20 month old son. They were both at ease with her, which is saying a lot after we've been pretty isolated during the pandemic. I'd hire her again anytime."
Elena A.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bianca I am 20 years old and I am a junior currently attending Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. I am currently majoring in early education so your children will always be safe. with me! I can also provide. tutoring for your kids. after school as I have tutored kids before. I have previously worked. in a...
Bianca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Bianca takes great care of my 2 1/2 year old boy, and is very punctual! She helps keep things neat and tidy as my toddler undoes things, and plays and interacts with him. I am grateful for her help, as it has helped me to plan my work week. Thank you!"
Laura O.
Lisa R.
Pottstown, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.1
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have always had a passion for working with the elderly. I've worked as a personal care aid and have experience in companion care, bathing, dressing, ambulation, medication reminders,. had previous training n first aid and CPR. And I've been working with older ones and handicapped/disabled since I was a teen, and have had...
Lisa can also help with: Dementia, home modification, meal prep, mobility assistance, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Very compassionate. She is always on time. Very friendly."
Randy H.
Amy R.
Sellersville, PA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have two children of my own ages 8 and 9, they are both in the gifted program. I've worked as a 1:1 for children with various specials needs in various settings (home, preschool, public school, outings, summer camps)for 10 years. I am a certified Art Teacher.
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Amy taught my son a lot about nature and foraging. My child has ADHD and requires tons of patience and extra attention which she has always provided. I would highly recommend Amy for any learning or daycare needs. She is always kind, helpful and calming."
Heather R.
Holly K.
Douglassville, PA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My childcare experience began when working for Bayada nurses with special needs children. From there I worked with one family for 8 years caring for 4 children. After that, I worked for 1. 5 years as a paraeducator for BCIU. I took a few years off to raise my girls, ages 5 and 7, and now am. working part time as a preschool...
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Holly was great and my kids really enjoyed her! She has a great attention to details approach and was very engaged with the kids. Highly recommended!"
Jenn S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Growing up with a brother with autism and intellectual disabilities, I found a passion for caregiving from a young age. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and young adults, of all abilities, in home care as well as in summer day camp and school settings. I earned my bachelors degree in psychology and have...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah has been caring for my 6 month old and is amazing! She is very responsive and reliable. She's very warm and caring, my baby loves her and she takes excellent care of her. If she has any questions about care she is quick to ask and is really engaged as a...
Kaya C.
5.0
(2)
I am a mother, an artist, a teacher, a lover of nature and curiosity. I have been working with children with special needs for over 10 years. I have experience with ages birth through 15. I am trained in discreet trial table work. Non verbal or children with limited communication skills are my "specialty". I have ABA training. A...
5.0
(1)
Hi,
I am a 25-year-old mental health professional looking to start babysitting. I absolutely love kids and have been working with children of all ages my whole life. I was an assistant teacher at pre-school with the majority of children having special needs or some type of learning disability or behavioral issue. I have worked...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Ruby (Sara) watches my dog Franklin often and he absolutely LOVES HER! She is one of the only people I will trust my baby with. I know she treats him like her own dog! She is incredibly intuitive, caring, and gentle with both dogs and people. I have also had Ruby...
Victoria J.
Januarie F.
Bethlehem, PA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been educating, and caring for children for the last 13 years. Ive worked in school settings as well as privately in the home. I've worked with children from Ages 0-18 and I specialize with caring for special education/special needs children from k-12 grades. I'm very professional, efficient and effective. Some skills...
5.0
"Miss J was our nanny for a few weeks before a change in our family situation. She was dependable and kept my daughter busy and entertained. My daughter enjoyed singing songs, reading books, and playing outside with Miss J. She is easy to work with and followed our...
Nicole O.
Debra B.
Allentown, PA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(23)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am CPR/first aid certified CNA/caregiver. 5 yrs. technical partner Lehigh Valley hosp. 5yrs. Good Shepherd . I also do life sharing, special needs individuals live in my home. I had a small business for a bit with caregivers of my own. I clearly understand how difficult it is to find good honest quality care. Risky business! I...
Debra can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, visiting physician, personal care, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Deborah has been caring for my uncle for almost five years, and her dedication and compassion have been truly remarkable. She is deeply considerate and understanding of his dementia and Alzheimer's, always showing patience and kindness. Deborah goes above and...
Justin P.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Victoria, but you can call me Tori. I am currently only looking for occasional nights and weekends. Please message me if you are interested in learning more about what I can do for your family.
I have about 15 years of professional experience with nannying and babysitting for families with children from 0-16...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We were so lucky to have Victoria as our nanny. She is warm, caring, and attentive, and our children absolutely adore her. From the very first day, she made us feel comfortable and confident in her ability to care for our children.
Victoria is always punctual...
Mike B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Leydys, I'm 24 years old, and have 6+ years of experience as a nanny and care for special needs children. I'm bilingual (Spanish/English) and great at babysitting multiple children at once. I can prepare meals, help with homework, housekeeping, distance learning, curriculum assistance, crafts, structuring...
Leydys can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mariana is reliable and very punctual, she has helped our family multiple times when needed care on short notice, our children love her and her baby girl, would definitely recommend!!"
Ana D.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mertztown, PA
Lauren G.
5.0
Lauren was great with our 3.5 year old daughter and 20 month old son. They were both at ease with her, which is saying a lot after we've been pretty isolated during the pandemic. I'd hire her again anytime.
- Elena A.
Bianca B.
5.0
Bianca takes great care of my 2 1/2 year old boy, and is very punctual! She helps keep things neat and tidy as my toddler undoes things, and plays and interacts with him. I am grateful for her help, as it has helped me to plan my work week. Thank you!
- Laura O.
Lisa R.
3.0
Lisa is very nice and willing to help in any way she can. Her health issues and weather sometimes made her undependable. She didn't take corrective criticism very well. She sometimes spoke about topics that were inappropriate in my opinion. She needed to be reminded of Standard Precautions: hand...
- Former Member A.
Amy R.
5.0
Amy is extremely knowledgeable in dealing with children of all developmental stages / issues. Our family has learned so much from her. Highly recommend!!!
- Amber M.
Holly K.
5.0
Holly was great and my kids really enjoyed her! She has a great attention to details approach and was very engaged with the kids. Highly recommended!
- Jenn S.
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