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As a personal care aid, I have 7 years of experience providing high quality care to individuals with special needs/elders. I am highly skilled in creating personalized care plans, providing assessments assistance with daily activities, and administering medication.
Billie T.
Ocean View, DE
$13-18/hr
During the 2013 school year Iworked with special needs students in the classroom. I have worked with hearing impaired student and have some sign language experience. I have been involved with Special Olympics in the past. Last but not least, I have a cognitively impaired cousin who is in his in his early 50's.
Colleen T.
Ocean View, DE
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a Mom of 3 grown adult daughters. I've worked as a teachers assistant in a school for children with Autism. Ive worked with special needs in a group home & private care. Working/ caring for children is a rewarding job.
Colleen can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi there! I'm Lauren and I love working with people of all ages! I am an Autism teacher at a special needs school during the day and am versed in special diets, dietary restrictions, as well as medications. I am upbeat and love to keep others engaged whether it be through conversation, reading a book aloud, dancing/ listening to...
Hi! My name is Hope. I recently graduated college with an Elementary Education degree and will start teaching in the fall. I love working with children and have had many opportunities to babysit, teach, and tutor children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was 15. I have had experience with pets, special needs...
Hope can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Marissa H.
Harbeson, DE
$14/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a college student majoring in the STEM field. I've been caring for children on my own since I was 14 and through my work as a Medical Assistant at a pediatrics doctor's office, I've become comfortable caring for children of all ages, from a few weeks old to teenagers. Additionally, I'm happy to work with sick and special...
Marissa can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marissa was amazing. We gave her quite a task - 5 kids ages 10months through 11 years - and she handled it with ease. When we came back from a night out, the baby was happily asleep and the kids were so excited about how much fun they had with her. And she did it...
Joanna H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience, including children aging from 2 weeks- 14 years old. I can help with Travel and Errands as needed. As a music teacher, I love creating crafts and differentiated ways of having fun and learning. Many of my friends and family describe me as an old soul with lots of energy. I have a decent amount of...
Emely can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emely did a great job taking care of our girls! It was great to have a night out with friends while at the beach knowing our girls were being safely taken care of."
Care member
Brooklyn R.
Rehoboth Beach, DE
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(7)
Hi, I have worked with Special needs since 21 years of age I am now 56 I worked in the NYC board of Education at the Junior high level emotionally disturbed, physical, Learning disabilities, speech delayed, I had my own Son with special needs and 2 other Sons I then worked in a special needs pre school ages 2-5 with all Types of...
5.0
"Maryanne is an amazing and most trustworthy caregiver I had the pleasure of working with. We worked in a preschool for children with special needs, and she put 100% in everything she did there. She is a great candidate to hire even when a whirlwind of emotions...
Louise S.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am passionate caregiver with more than 20 years of experience in providing care for disabled patients, seniors with Alzheimer's and Dementia and special needs children. My passion is providing care to those who can no longer care for themselves. I am accustomed to working in a high-pressure environment where attention to...
Kellie can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, home modification, live-in home care, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Kellie is a superb caregiver: skilled, compassionate, funny, and totally dependable. She became one of the family, and she brightened up Jim's and my days until he died last weekend after six months. She spent 70 hours a week with us, and we missed her every time...
Martha K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children - reading to them, talking with them, playing with them, teaching them, and nurturing them. I have home schooled my two children (one of whom has special needs) and have babysat for other people's infants and children since I was a teenager up to now. Currently, the children I am babysitting for...
Mary Anne can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mary Anne has been an amazing nanny for our daughter this year. My daughter was 9 months when Mary Anne started coming by while my wife taught classes at a local college. Mary Anne would sing to her, draw with her, and even taught her some sign language. She is...
Claire T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Danielle. I am 37 years old and I have been working with kids/ being a nanny since I was about 18. I also worked for DDI in New York for kids with special needs . Just a little about me, I grew up in Queens New York . Recently just moved to Georgetown, Delaware. I have 3 beautiful stepchildren .. In my spare...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"I loved Danielle when I interviewed her! She arrived where we were meeting before I did, shook my hand, and we smiled and laughed a lot... We found someone that worked just a little better for us unfortunately, but I'm keeping her number just in case :)"
Angie A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Provided personal assistance to clients by scheduling and monitoring daily activities including medication reminders, personal hygiene, dressing, and household duties. Provided clients with transportation and assistance to appointments, food shopping and community events. I am a very compassionate reliable person.
5.0
"You can trust your loved ones in the care of Susan. Young, elderly or special needs. My sister is a 52 year old down syndrome that is confined to a wheelchair at this time of her life. Susan has patience with my sister and shows a lot of compassion. Susan has...
Patricia R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have three years experience in school system with all disabilities. I am loving and caring so you can have peace of mind that your child is well-taken care of.
5.0
"Sherri helps us with our two adult sons with special needs. She is reliable, punctual, patient and eager to help. Highly recommend "
Marylove M.
Maria G.
Berlin, MD
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Over 10 years of experience with all ages (newborn to seniors ). Experienced in Special needs to gifted - comfortable with multiple people at a time - also comfortable having people at my home (glen riddle- Berlin)
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Avante H.
Lewes, DE
$23-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have 4 years of certified nursing assistant experience in long-term rehabilitation, nanny, dementia, and special needs. I can help with Travel and Errands.
Avante can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Lauren and I am currently a 9th grade English teacher. I was a special education teacher until the birth of my son in 2010. I have worked as a special education teacher, therapeutic behavioral aide and a respite provider. I have patience and I love having the opportunity to enhance the lives of children. I...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Elizabeth P.
Millsboro, DE
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Babysitting And Nursing Experience, CPR Certified Vehicle Available In Order To Transport
Pediatric nurse for 10 years and also babysat for a family with 4 children. Currently interested in a nanny position. Still currently working as a nurse a few days a week. Ability to take children to and from activities and help with household chores.
I am a caring person who has worked with individuals with Autism, Dementia, and Cognitive Delays. I currently work as a Special Educator. I hold a BA in Human Services and a MA in Leadership in Teaching with a concentration in Special Education from The College of Notre Dame of Maryland. I am a certified teacher in the State of...
Hello! I am a teacher, caregiver and mother! I have 4 children ages 14, 3, newborn and one daughter in heaven. My daughter passed away from brain cancer ant the age of 5 January 2023. I am currently out on maternity leave with our newest baby and would love to be able to support families with their most precious gifts. I love...
After 27 years in Corporate America, I'm ready for change of pace. I took care of my mother for many years prior to her passing and my father-in-law prior to caring for my mother while working full time. I have 4 grandchildren and babysit Mondays and Tuesdays for my niece's 2 children, a10 yr old special needs & very active 2 yr...
Maryanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ocean View, DE
Marissa H.
5.0
Marissa was amazing. We gave her quite a task - 5 kids ages 10months through 11 years - and she handled it with ease. When we came back from a night out, the baby was happily asleep and the kids were so excited about how much fun they had with her. And she did it without any screens because we don’t...
- Joanna H.
Emely M.
5.0
Emely did a great job taking care of our girls! It was great to have a night out with friends while at the beach knowing our girls were being safely taken care of.
- Care member
Brooklyn R.
5.0
Maryanne is an amazing and most trustworthy caregiver I had the pleasure of working with. We worked in a preschool for children with special needs, and she put 100% in everything she did there. She is a great candidate to hire even when a whirlwind of emotions take over when choosing the perfect...
- Louise S.
Kellie L.
5.0
Simply put, Kellie was fantastic. While she only provided cared for my parents for a few months, she did an excellent job. She has the knowledge, experience and passion to provide you with the peace of mind you are looking for. Most importantly, she exercised sound judgement in different...
- Patti M.
Mary Anne I.
5.0
Mary Anne has been an amazing nanny for our daughter this year. My daughter was 9 months when Mary Anne started coming by while my wife taught classes at a local college. Mary Anne would sing to her, draw with her, and even taught her some sign language. She is always on time and communicates...
- Claire T.
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