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Antonella C.


Allentown, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

senior care

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Antonella . I am here to help you with your daily needs, chores , errands. and cooking your favorite meal. It will be my pleasure to make your life easier and more fulfilling. , I'm available to help you or your love one through your days. As a caregiver, I have a compassionate heart and a deep understanding of...
Antonella can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Antonella was excellent with all 3 kids ranging from ages 10 months to 7 years old. She was very reliable, had excellent energy and showed up early and stayed late. I could not recommend her more highly, she went above and beyond everything we asked her to do. I...

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Holly K.


Douglassville, PA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My childcare experience began when working for Bayada nurses with special needs children. From there I worked with one family for 8 years caring for 4 children. After that, I worked for 1. 5 years as a paraeducator for BCIU. I took a few years off to raise my girls, ages 5 and 7, and now am. working part time as a preschool...
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Holly was great and my kids really enjoyed her! She has a great attention to details approach and was very engaged with the kids. Highly recommended!"

Jenn S.

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Stephanie S.


Morgantown, PA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter For Hire

Seeking to provide nanny or babysitting services. I kind of like the term mother's helper myself. I raised three children of my own & I am a grandmother of 8. I have worked in private schools with special needs students, most recently daycare centers. I have experience caring for infants through 8th grade. I will engage your...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie is absolutely amazing with children. She has the best heart and any family would be lucky to have her care for their children! She will treat them like her own :)"

Michelle B.

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Karen E.


Alburtis, PA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse desires in home caregiver position. We can develop a plan of care together for your loved one. CPR, FBI fingerprint background check and vaccinated.
5.0
"Karen is a compassionate and caring caregiver who is always willing to do whatever is necessary to meet the needs of her client. She has a great personality and is always cheerful and upbeat on the job. I can't think of anyone else I'd want caring for my brother."

Robert H.

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Kirsten K.


Kutztown, PA

$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Speech Therapist Mommy Looking To Care For Other Children

4.3

(7)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Kirsten. I am a licensed speech therapist with a focus in working with special needs children. I enjoy crafts, books, the outdoors, and any fun engaging activities that children can experience to learn new skills. I have 12+ years experience with care/ babysitting. I have been hired on care. com in the...
Kirsten can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Wonderful caregiver! Kirsten cared for my little girl from 3 months of age to 16 months and was the absolute best! Our daughter is blind and from day one she made us feel comfortable and confident while watching our daughter. She kept our house tidy, took after our...

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Jodie M.


Denver, PA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am a mother to three adult children. I have worked with special needs children in the local school district. I also spent 4 years working as a family based therapist and currently work as a school based outpatient therapist and am an LPC.
Jodie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Madeline G.


Pottstown, PA

$15-21/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hi all! I am a 20-year-old college student looking forward to nannying or babysitting over the summer! I have babysat now for about 6 years. I love doing crafts, spending time outdoors and am willing to help with any school work. My previous experience includes taking care of and hanging out with my sibling who has special...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
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Shelby M.


East Greenville, PA

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Shelby. I attended the Technology center for 3 specializing in Early Childhood Education and am going to further my career in Early Childhood Education at Western College. I have had 4 years of experience in childcare, working with ages infant-school age. I have babysat a variety of ages, ranging from infant to...
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Devin S.


Bernville, PA

$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

I'm a friendly and patient childcare provider with over 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for working with children stems from the positive experiences I had in my previous babysitting roles. I find great joy in supporting families and providing them with a reliable child care option. As a...
Devin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Andrea M.


Birdsboro, PA

$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have three years of experience in the Reading Hospital Emergency Department. I have experience dealing with both acute and intermediate related medical emergencies as well as working as a team in a fast over worked environment.
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Alicia W.


Pottstown, PA

$14-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable Caregiver

I'm a childcare professional with over 15 years experience. I've worked as a babysitter, a nanny, in daycare, and as a preschool teacher. I have experience with children 0-13 years old, and am well versed in caring for children with special needs as well! I love doing crafts, taking kiddos for walks or hikes, and just generally...
Alicia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Michele P.


Denver, PA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

18 Years Of Childcare Service Experience

I'm currently an Assistant Director of a childcare center that has children ranging in age from 6 weeks old to 12 years old. I've been an employee for the same company for the last 18 years. Through all those years I've held positions in every classroom... Infants, Young Toddlers, Toddlers, Preschool, and Pre-K. I've also been...
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Liv R.


Pottstown, PA

$13-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Caring Sitter

Hi! I'm currently a paraprofessional at an elementary school in Wayne and I'm eager to find some before and/or after-school work. I have experience working with children with special needs, including autism, emotional, and academic challenges. Additionally, I've had the privilege of working with children in regular education...
Liv can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lauren O.


Boyertown, PA

$17-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Personal And Professional Experience

Hello! My whole life I have been around someone with special needs, whether it be my uncle or my sister who was born when I was 2 years old. My childhood was spent around feeding tubes, g tubes, speech therapy, food therapy, plenty of doctors appointments and hospital visits. I grew up being a proud sister and niece! My sister...
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Deborah A.


Gilbertsville, PA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi, My name is Debbie and I just moved from Delaware into the Gilbertville, Pa area. For the past two years in Delaware, I was a nanny for two young children with a non-verbal autism spectrum disorder. Though I was never formally trained in this area my experience comes from doing the job! working with these two children was...
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Amy K.


Robesonia, PA

$17-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am able to help those with special needs with my background in health care as an aid and now a registered nurse. I have the medical background to know medications, administrations, feedings, monitoring a critical episode and knowing when to intervene.
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Tara M.


Gilbertsville, PA

$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Let's Have Some Fun!

I will create a nurturing and supportive environment where every child feels valued and understood. I have experience centered on individualized care plans tailored to each child's unique needs and strengths. I am committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children with special needs by my warm, engaging, and...
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Grace R.


Kutztown, PA

$15-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hey! My name is Grace. I dont have much in the way of professional experience. However I come from a huge family where I helped to take care a multitude of disorders as well as encountering some through my career as being a nanny. This ranges from autism and schizophrenia to ADHD and depression. I am able to do errands and light...
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Ann B.


Pottstown, PA

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced, professional, and strong work ethic. Criminal and child abuse clearances. I look forward to meeting!
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Abigail M.


Allentown, PA

$10-20/hr

Energetic, Reliable Babysitter

I have a foster brother, who has lived with us for over a year, with a severe genetic syndrome and autism. Though I am not his primary caretaker, I am used to children with special needs. I will be attending University of Richmond in the fall, and I would like a job for the summer (until August 8).

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Temple, PA

Antonella C.

5.0

Antonella was excellent with all 3 kids ranging from ages 10 months to 7 years old. She was very reliable, had excellent energy and showed up early and stayed late. I could not recommend her more highly, she went above and beyond everything we asked her to do. I would certainly hire Antonella in the...

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Holly K.

5.0

Holly was great and my kids really enjoyed her! She has a great attention to details approach and was very engaged with the kids. Highly recommended!

- Jenn S.

Stephanie S.

5.0

Miss Steffie is an outstanding professional nanny and caretaker! Her high-level technical knowledge and expertise on early child development makes her an incredibly engaging and gifted caretaker. Miss Steffie uses a tailored approach to each child she cares for and uses age-appropriate activities...

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Karen E.

5.0

Karen is a compassionate and caring caregiver who is always willing to do whatever is necessary to meet the needs of her client. She has a great personality and is always cheerful and upbeat on the job. I can't think of anyone else I'd want caring for my brother.

- Robert H.

Kirsten K.

5.0

Kirsten was a great caregiver for our daughter with autism and deafness. They went for walks, played games together, and cooked food. Kirsten really helped my daughter to start using more sign language at home. Wish she still lived in the area but grateful to still be in contact with her on social...

- Care member

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