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Colleen T.


Ocean View, DE

$20/hr10 yrs exp

PCA With 7 Years Experience

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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.
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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lauren W.


Selbyville, DE

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Upbeat, Personable Caregiver

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...
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Marissa H.


Harbeson, DE

$14/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Emely M.


Berlin, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Music Teacher And Lively Soul

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, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & 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

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Brooklyn R.


Rehoboth Beach, DE

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Sherida D.


Berlin, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Getting Things Done

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience working with all age groups. I work with special needs and traditional needs children. I have worked one-in-one or in small groups of varying ages. I have credits in early childhood education and psychology. I have worked in classroom settings with one to 25 students at a time. I also do...
Sherida can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Sherida was extremely helpful! She was punctual, flexible and a great help to our family when we needed assistant watching our 5 month old twins while we attended a family wedding ceremony. She came to venue, watched the twins and was so responsive to our family...

Virginia S.

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Susan V.


Lewes, DE

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Reliable Person

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.

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Cheryl P.


Rehoboth Beach, DE

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education

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.

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Caryn N.


Rehoboth Beach, DE

$20-25/hr

Looking For Part To Full Time Care Giver Opportunity.

I have a sister with special needs that I have taken care of and enjoying being a companion to someone in need. I am flexible with my schedule. I enjoy the outdoors, cooking and reading.
Caryn can also help with: Personal care
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Elizabeth P.


Millsboro, DE

$10-15/hr6 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.
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Lauren D.


Bishopville, MD

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider/Teacher/Special Needs Caregiver

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Mary Anne I.


Millsboro, DE

$10-25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced, Patient, Caring, Responsible Babysitter

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Amylyn T.


Berlin, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Tutor/Mentor

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...
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Lauren D.


Bishopville, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher & Childcare Provider

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...
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Maryanne C.


Lewes, DE

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Care Giver

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, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello! My name is Andrea, I am a 25-year-old female looking for a caregiving position that I may bring my fun and friendly 5-year-old girl along with. I've been a CNA for 7 years and worked with special needs for 6. Previously hired by two ER doctors to help assist with their disabled family member for 5 years up until my recent...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Danielle L.


Georgetown, DE

$22/hr10 yrs exp

No Crying Here; All Smiles

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more

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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.

Sherida D.

5.0

Sherida was extremely helpful! She was punctual, flexible and a great help to our family when we needed assistant watching our 5 month old twins while we attended a family wedding ceremony. She came to venue, watched the twins and was so responsive to our family needs during a crazy, special day.

- Virginia S.

Susan V.

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 the all the requirements necessary...

- Patricia R.

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