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5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
When I became a nanny in college I never knew it would change my life the way it has. Working with children is not only my career choice but it's my passion. From being an after school turor, to caring for children with special needs, I have succeeded in teaching as well as learning from children in a way I didn't know was...
Medina can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Medina is such a great caregiver. She was always on time and caring and courteous. The kids loved her. She is a very warm person and an amazing caregiver for kids
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Savannah E.
5.0
(4)
My name is Joy. I am proud to say that I have 25yrs experience of raising children, and advocating for youth with special needs. I currently work as an on-call PCA with headstart students diagnosed with developmental delay, autism, and individuals with emotional, and behavioral diagnoses as well. I have all up to date clearances...
Joy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Joy has the incredible ability to make everybody she comes to contact with feel at ease. My children came to me and said that she was family barely a week after meeting her.
I would like for everyone to know that she has great insight about health, security,...
Tambu M.
Rusmery P.
Philadelphia, PA
$30/hr • 16 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a caregiver with 16 years of experience, I'm passionate about positively impacting children's lives and supporting families. My calm and friendly nature creates a nurturing environment for kids to thrive. I keep parents updated on their child's day and am comfortable enforcing household rules.
My skills include First Aid and...
Rusmery can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rusmery has been our nanny for the last 2+ years. My two boys (now 4 and 7) adore her! She has done an amazing job navigating our two-home family. She has always done an excellent job of keeping the boys entertained, yet I always arrive home to a perfectly tidy...
Keiran R.
Katie M.
Philadelphia, PA
$40-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(12)
Hello, I welcome you to message me after you have read my profile and after all parties have agreed to hire a caretaker.
Hello! I am a former Special Education Teacher with experience in a multiple disability classroom for children ages 5 through 18. I also have 5 Years Experience with Senior Citizens who need companionship,...
5.0
"Cathy is not only dependable, but also has high moral standards and integrity."
Peter D.
Yasmeen B.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-26/hr • 14 yrs exp
4.9
(22)
Hired by 33 families in your neighborhood
I've been a childcare provider for 14 years because my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. I believe in creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I love coming up with fun and engaging activities for children. I am also...
Yasmeen can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"So awesome still our current nanny, she's amazing."
Renee L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there- My name is Patrick! I am an elementary special education teacher with over a decade of teaching experience and plenty more background working with children. I've worked with various special needs in children, including severe ADHD, ASD, ODD, bipolar, and cerebral palsy. Outside of the classroom, I am passionate about...
5.0
"Patrick does a great job tutoring my daughter. I see the progress and it's awesome. Patrick is patient and stern at the same time and my daughter responds really well to his teaching style"
Rakeli S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, patient , and outgoing
I like working with kids because I'm patient they make my day better .
I'm looking for a job that stability, and a bond that I can build .
I started working with kids when I became an aunt at 17. Worked at 2 daycares and worked with special needs kids on a...
5.0
"Rachael has built a special bond with my daughter over the last few months and as well as with me. Rachael is very considerate and helps out with additional house keeping when needed. Rachael keeps our very active 2.5 year old busy and ready for bed by the time I...
Laura N.
Asia H.
Philadelphia, PA
$23/hr • 3 yrs exp
Paraprofessional 03-2023-01-2024 Daycare Assistant 04-2022-01-2023 Nanny 01-2022-07-2023
5.0
(5)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Asia is an excellent person & loves my daughter so much. Sad that we moved away we will miss her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a nurses aide (CNA) with 8 years experience in healthcare including both at home and in a long term care facility. I'm able to provide assistance with all aspects of daily living and checking vital signs too. I've worked with children and adults with both physical and mental disabilities. I cared for my great grandmother...
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Angelina S.
Cherry Hill, NJ
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Angelina, I absolutely adore kids. I've had multiple babysitting/ nannying jobs over the years. I have great experience with infants . I've also worked with special needs children, and many more families. I would be able to provide many references with numbers of parents who's children I have worked with. Between the...
Angelina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Angelina provided child care for our 5 month old grandson for the last 3 weeks. We were very pleased with her services. She worked 6 hours per day for us most every weekday. She was very good, caring and nurturing with our grandson. He really bonded well with...
Chris S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello I have worked with the elderly who have dementia. I am happy to do meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, and errands.
5.0
"Dora did a 1 month overnight care role for my elderly mother three times a week. She was lovely to interact with, kind, compassionate, communicative, punctual, and patient with my mom who could become very anxious at night.
Dora played my moms fav game, Rumikub...
Marilyn B.
5.0
(5)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tumi is a very responsible and dedicated young woman ! Look forward to working with her again !"
Jeasmine T.
Ashley D.
Mount Laurel, NJ
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked with many different cases on off which had three children all with different diagnoses the hardest being palsy, and the other two were high and low functioning. I also was engaged and my other half has a brother whom needed guidance no physical help just say to say guidance he was High functioning.
Megan C.
Blackwood, NJ
$19/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have loved children since I was very young. I was a lifeguard for 4 years and am certified in CPR, first aid, and lifeguarding. I used to always take care of the kids at my swimclub, id babysit for the moms there on my off days which led to eventually starting to babysit. I then realized I was a natural with kids and started...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Worked for me as a lifeguard for 3 years. Always worked with children and was very good with them. Always on time, and certified CPR,First aid and lifeguard. Also was aware she had another nannying job for 2 years with two little girls, she brought them to the swim...
Abigail P.
Alicia C.
Somerdale, NJ
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
A little about me; Between my husband & I, we have a blended family with 5 children ranging in the ages of 3-11. We have 2 girls, both 9, & 3 boys, ages 4, 11, and 12. I also have experience with special needs children as my 12-year-old is high functioning autistic. In my free time, I enjoy playing & coaching softball,...
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alicia is one of the very few people I've found that can safely keep watch over my twins and keep them both engaged and happy in fun and educational activities. My girls didn't wanna leave from her home and beg to go back. She's very attentive and cares for kids...
Brandy G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ashlyn, and I am an experienced and compassionate caregiver with a passion for working with children of all abilities. I have several years of experience providing care for children with special needs, including those with autism, ADHD, and other developmental disorders. I am dedicated to creating a safe,...
Ashlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashlyn was punctual, knowledgeable, and took the time to learn our family; which enabled her to provide superb care! We hope to continue to work with Ashlyn in the future!"
Jennifer S.
Jennifer R.
Maple Shade, NJ
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello all, working with individuals with special needs brings with it a host of unique challenges and opportunities. Therefore, a few years ago I worked as a one on one aid with kids with Down Syndrome, Development Delayed.. etc. Those children I worked with made every day fulfilling, and I know my work made a positive impact...
5.0
(1)
I have a absolute passion for caring for people, which is what originally brought me to this site. However, I also have 7 years of experience working with infants and toddlers. My 3 year experiences at a daycare/summer camp educated and gave me the experience I have. During school hours, I was responsible for not only ensuring...
5.0
"I would love to provide you with a review for Theresa. She help me to take care of my youngest daughter from a newborn and now as needed. My daughter is now 5 years old. I have knew Theresa for over 14 years. She also worked at my friends day care center. She is...
Erica B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oaklyn, NJ
Medina I.
5.0
Medina is a wonderful caregiver. She is very dependable. Always punctual. We trust her implicitly with our daughter. We should also mention that our daughter loves Medina which says so much.
- Sarah B.
Joy M.
5.0
Joy is awesome!! She worked with my son for a few yrs and when I tell you she's the best she's the best!! Professional and dependable. Kids love her. Joy will make sure you and your child has the proper care at all times. She's an outstanding advocate. Joy is the best candidate for this care team.
- Katrina C.
Rusmery P.
5.0
Rusmery was the best nanny we’ve ever had. She is dependable, attentive, creative, proactive and easy to work with. We always felt confident having our children (6yo and 3yo) in her care. I can not recommend her enough. We feel so fortunate that she came into our lives.
- Care member
Katie M.
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, toileting, dressing, etc. Just as...
- Chris H.
Catherine M.
5.0
Cathy is a natural leader and is compassionate and attentive to others needs, her leadership motivates others around her while her professional attitude promotes a positive atmosphere.
- Padraic A.
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