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Special needs caregivers in Selbyville, DE

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Amylyn T.


Berlin, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Tutor/Mentor

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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...
Currently work as a support at a day program. I have CNA training, certified phlebotomist and ekg tech. I have experience with feeding, personal care, Hoyer lift experience and ambulating. Patient, caring and reliable.
I help people. I'm work in early childhood education as a special needs assistant. I have worked with a variety of children, from autistic to cerebral palsy. I used to hang out in the mornings with the elderly at a fast food restaurant. We had a good rapport and talked about anything and everything. It must have me something to...
Sherida can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
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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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Maria G.


Berlin, MD

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter And Educator

Over 15 years of experience with children (all ages newborn to adults ). Experienced in Special needs to gifted - comfortable with multiple children - also comfortable having children at my home (Glenn Riddle Berlin MD)
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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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Shelley B.


Millsboro, DE

$25-50/hr20 yrs exp

Can't Solve All Your Problems But Surely Can Help With Caregiving

I'd describe my personality as hard worker dependable kind I like caring for people with special needs because I see the ability to make a difference in people's lives. It's personal cause I have also raised a child with mental health I'm looking for a job that is close to home, good pay and hours that can work around my...
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Colleen T.


Ocean View, DE

$20/hr10 yrs exp

PCA With 7 Years Experience

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.
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LouAnn W.


Millsboro, DE

$13-30/hr10 yrs exp

Need Someone For Your Loved Ones You Can Trust 100% You Found Her.

I'm a Compassionate, loyal, trustworthy, loving mother of 3 grown children. I'm a mature women looking for part time/ full time M-F positions taking care of children or senior's or people with special needs. I'm also a experienced childcare provider. I had my own daycare for many years and worked for a Montessori school for 8...
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Danielle L.


Georgetown, DE

$22/hr10 yrs exp

No Crying Here; All Smiles

5.0

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & 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.

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Marissa H.


Harbeson, DE

$14/hr7 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & 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.

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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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Brooke H.


Pittsville, MD

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone!! My name is Brooke and I have 6 years of experience with ages 4 months to 11 years. I have CNA experience, I have been CPR certified and first aid trained, as well as working in a daycare for 2+ years, I also have experience with special needs children. I love enriching children's lives for the older kiddos with...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Brooke did a great job with my four year old daughter. I would gladly have her watch my daughter again anytime."

Andrew S.

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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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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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Kaitlyn G.


Lewes, DE

$18-24/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Katie! I have been babysitting (and dog/cat sitting) for the past few years and have experience with kids anywhere from 1-11 years old! I am already comfortable with up to 3 kids at a time (a current family I occasionally babysit for this past year has 3 boys between the ages of ages 1-8 yo). I have experience...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jean E.


Lewes, DE

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

As a substitute teacher I have been assigned a special needs student to be a one on one aid. I have had informal training and hands on experience. I have also sat for one year for a child with ADHD. I am extremely patient and love all children.
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Patrice B.


Laurel, DE

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a retired special needs nurse with extensive experience caring for individuals with disabilities from birth to adulthood. Throughout my career, I worked in various healthcare and educational settings, providing compassionate support to children and individuals with diverse medical and developmental needs. I retired in 2011...
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Gabrielle B.


Laurel, DE

$12-17/hr2 yrs exp

Hi there, My name is Gabrielle. I am a senior majoring in psychology. I am currently employed at an adult day program for adults with disabilities and I have been working there for just under a year now and I love it! I am an instructor and also handle case management for my clients. My previous experience is with youth with...
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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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Selbyville, DE

Danielle L.

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.

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.

Cheryl P.

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.

Brooke H.

5.0

Brooke did a great job with my four year old daughter. I would gladly have her watch my daughter again anytime.

- Andrew S.

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.

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