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Special needs caregivers in Swarthmore, PA

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Sarah F.


Swedesboro, NJ

$23-32/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Provider Of House Manager, Nanny, And Elder Care

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a Penn State graduate with a degree emphasizing human development. I am organized, flexible, patient, have good judgement, and confident working independently. I have good references and clearances that can be provided upon request. My experiences through the ages include: *10+ years as a Nanny/House Manager with...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Since we hired Sarah in August of 2018 she has given our family stability and consistency. She is amazing with both our 2 year old and laying ground rules for our 8 year old that has ADD. She has helped our 8 year old learn how to read on a 5th grade reading level....

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Katherine R.


Havertown, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As far back as I can remember, I have had a heart for elderly and impaired people. Good thing because, I have had the privilege of being the sole parent, advocate and caregiver for my son who has Asperger's. He is now 27 years old, and he is doing well. Currently, I am working part-time as a caregiver for an adult woman who has...
5.0
"Katherine is a truly compassionate and caring person. She helps me look after my developmentally disabled sister, and has always gone above and beyond just the 'responsibilities' of the job, in order to develop and maintain a real relationship with her. She is the...

Karen R.

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Judith J.


Media, PA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Thank you for your time and consideration now and in the future! ! I reside in Media and I work part time for an Agency in Exton I was interested in picking up more hours Special needs care available. I work in there Wisconsin school district of kettle moraine with the special-needs boy from 2nd to 11th grade and also had...
5.0
"Judy worked for many years as a special needs assistant for my son within the public school system. During that time, the two of them had a wonderful working relationship. I always felt that I could entrust my son's care to Judy. She has a bright and warm...

Jennifer R.

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Tara Y.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Part-Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Available: 1 week, Aug 26-30 1 Week, Sept 30-Oct 4 Hi! My name is Tara! I'm a 4th year medical student at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine looking to babysit when I'm not working in the hospital. I have 10+ years of nannying/in home caregiving experience. I have a reliable car for transportation and a clean driving...
Tara can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tara helped us this summer with our 2 girls and she was a delight. Always punctual, responsible and super attentive to our children. We knew when we left the house the kids were in good hands. We will definitely using her again. "

Meredith G.

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Towana M.


Philadelphia, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing And Hospice Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I believe my qualifications and experience make me the ideal candidate for this job. I have over 20 years of nursing experience in personal care and rehabilitation for hundreds of patients. I am very reliable, responsible, and compassionate, and I specialize in providing comfort care and emotional support for my patients and...
Towana can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Towana is very pleasant and easy to work with. She is extremely helpful with any tasks I’ve needed done. She’s also a self-starter-she’ll do things that need to be done without having to be told, always remaining cheerful and pleasant. She maintains good...

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Tumi O.


Philadelphia, PA

$17/hr6 yrs exp

Happy And Engaging

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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tumi did a good job caring for our 2yo and 8mo daughters!"

Rebekah N.

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Karen V.


Drexel Hill, PA

$26/hr9 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Preschool Teacher/Ass Director

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been involved in the early childhood development field for over 30 years, I majored in child development in college. I have worked with infants through grade school, I also was an assistant director at a preschool in Los Angeles for nine years I have taught infants through Elementary school, also experience teaching...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Karen was my daughter's preschool teacher at Family Nurturing Center and became a dear friend of ours ever since. She absolutely adored Karen and they lovingly referred to each other as "sista." Karen always made her feel special and loved. She would take extra...

Deborah G.

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Joy M.


Philadelphia, PA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider And Nurture Caregiver.

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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
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.

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Tricia B.


Ridley Park, PA

$12-21/hr7 yrs exp

Companion

I have worked in with adults and children with special needs. I have assisted with personal care laundry and meals for special needs adults and an elderly friend,good Companion.
Tricia can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning
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Samantha C.


Media, PA

$21-30/hr1 yrs exp

New to senior care but not new to caring. I've cared for infants to children of all ages as well as special needs adults who need full care. I'm compassionate, caring and very patient. I love helping people by giving them the care and decency we all deserve.
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, transportation, errands, light cleaning, respite care & more
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Maybe K.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-45/hr3 yrs exp

Friendly Eldercare Worker

I'm an exceptional elder caregiver with deep-rooted values in accessible care for all, especially older generations. My experience spans both home and facility settings, including dementia and special needs care. CPR trained, AED certified, and skilled in medication management, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, quality...
Maybe can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Nichole M.


Chester, PA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

I'm Nicki and I was Aupair for one year. I took care children with special needs. Im friendly and comfortable with dogs.. im someone creative and positive person.
Nichole can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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Victoria G.


Marcus Hook, PA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Loves Children

I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Crafts. I have a lot of experience with special needs children due to my background of having a sibling with special needs. I was on the swim team for 13 years and I was also a lifeguard for 3 years. I also love animals! Any kind, size, doesn't matter. I have experience...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Melanie F.


Aston, PA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 years experience nannying 4. 5 years managing an in home and community provider agency for adults with special needs 3 nieces ranges from the ages of 1. 5-7 that I babysit frequently Any questions or concerns please feel free to ask! Thank you
Melanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Susan C.


Aston, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 30 years experience working with adults, elderly and special needs kids with sensory impairments, physical limitations and medical issues. I started my career while in college as a direct care assistant, supervising staff, agency and now work in a classroom setting. I work full time and am looking for part time work...
Susan can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, companionship
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Maryanne B.


Havertown, PA

$22-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Havertown/Drexel Hill Childcare Provider Available Full Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am looking to babysit children FT/PT I love working with children. I have four children of my own. I have been watching children in my for over 13 years. Each and every day is so special to me. I love watching the children play. I enjoy reading books to them and taking them on walks. I simply love children and I enjoy...
Maryanne can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hello! My name is Lauren. I'm a LPN - licensed practical nurse ! I work with special need children and/or with elderly care. I have been working with both for years now. I have worked as a full time special needs nanny, I have also worked with many autistic children and teens. l love watching children grow into their own person....
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jordan S.


Claymont, DE

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Super Fun Sitter

Jordan S from Claymont, DE Hi! Im a very playful, patient, and caring person. I have about 6 years of experience working with kids around the ages of 6 months old to toddlers/school age children. I've worked throughout my middle school and high school years with children with special needs and have watched my siblings and other...
Jordan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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Sydney F.


Ardmore, PA

$16-50/hr5 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter/Care Taker

Hi! My name is Sydney and I am a Early Childhood teacher, working with children who have visual impairments and special needs. I am from Ardmore Pa, hoping to find a local part time job for the summer. I'm available Monday through Fridays with a flexible schedule. I have experience with children of all ages and abilities. I am...
Sydney can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Rhonda F.


Philadelphia, PA

$40-45/hr16 yrs exp

Professional Career Newborn Care Specialist And Nanny

Partnering with parents to provide full-charge care for their children has been an honor and delight. With an emphasis on milestones and childhood development in private homes, I am passionate, mature, loving, patient, maternal, engaging, and educationally minded. My 40 years of caring for children, with the latter 16 years in...
Rhonda can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Swarthmore, PA

Sarah F.

5.0

Sarah started regularly babysitting my 8-month-old son and I could not be more grateful for her! Sarah is dependable and flexible, when it comes to scheduling. She is amazing with my son! Sarah is very interactive with him and loves to incorporate music, story time, and long walks. I know my son is...

- Melissa S.

Katherine R.

5.0

Katherine is a truly compassionate and caring person. She helps me look after my developmentally disabled sister, and has always gone above and beyond just the 'responsibilities' of the job, in order to develop and maintain a real relationship with her. She is the best!

- Karen R.

Judith J.

5.0

I have Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III, so I use a wheelchair and I have brittle bones. Judy was my aid in school from 2nd grade to 11th grade. Throughout all those years she did a phenomenal job. Making sure I was safe was always her top priority. She was always there to help me with anything I...

- Christian R.

Tara Y.

5.0

Excellent with all ages! I have a 9 year old boy, 6 year old girl, 4 year old girl, and 2 year old girl. Tara creates games for them and actively plays with them. She's very kind, enthusiastic, patient, and smart. I'm grateful to have her working with my family!

- Laura R.

Towana M.

5.0

Tawana has been working for me for a couple of months. She always pleasant and a hard worker, willing to do whatever is needed.

- Marie P.

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