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Kimberly W.


Thorndale, PA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun, Engaging, And Patient Special Needs Provider

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Hello, My name is Kimberly and I have a great deal of experience working with children with special needs. I have attended college as an Early and Special Education student with a minor in Spanish. While attending college, I tutored elementary through high school students and student taught kindergarten through second grade in...
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Kimberly W.


Thorndale, PA

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Available

Hello, My name is Kimberly and I have a great deal of experience working with children. I have attended college as an Early and Special Education student with a minor in Spanish. While attending college, I tutored elementary through high school students and student taught kindergarten through second grade. My work experience...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Kendyll Y.


Downingtown, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kendyll! I am a Temple graduate with a degree in Musical Theater and a minor in Speech Pathology, and I am seeking a part-time nanny/care provider position in Philadelphia. I have plenty of experience with kids aged from infancy-12 years old! I've even worked with special needs youth in a program called "Acting Without...
Kendyll can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kendyll is fantastic! She is great with children. Always involving them with fun activities and adventures."

Elizabeth T.

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Rylee K.


Coatesville, PA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Families!! I am a junior at West Chester university and am looking to help out a family! I have worked in daycare settings before and have been babysitting for many years. I have my CPR and first aid certification. I love to go outside do crafts and just have fun!! I have also worked with special needs children and children...
Rylee can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Our kids loved Rylee. She did great job. "

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Samantha D.


West Chester, PA

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Nursing Student Looking For Summer Work!

Hi! My name is Samantha. I graduated from Shippensburg University in 2016 with my bachelors in sociology. I am currently in nursing school at Delaware County Community College and looking for child care or senior care opportunities. I have a lot of experience in homecare, nursing home, and working with children with special...
Samantha can also help with: Respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia, hospice services, visiting nurse & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Samantha is amazing! We love her. She is like part of our family now. She is very caring and is patient with my dad. Highly recommend her!"

Diane C.

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Caity M.


Downingtown, PA

$30-31/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I am a 26-year-old female who loves children and caring for them is always amazing. I have experience babysitting infants, children and preteens as well as children with special needs. I am a quick learner and can follow instruction very well. I am CPR & first aid certified for adults, children, and infants. I am responsible and...
Caity can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Caity is great with kids and dogs. Our seven month old son really loves spending time with her. "

Jonathan S.

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Ayanna S.


Downingtown, PA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Safe Haven

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Ayanna. I have worked as a teacher to both typical and currently special needs kids for 2 years. I am flexible, easy to work with and absolutely love children. I look forward to hearing from you!
Ayanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ayanna was an absolute pleasure. She was on time, polite, and my son loved her! She is very respectful and willing to help. The only reason we still aren't working with her is our finances, nothing on her end. We look forward to working with her again in the...

Ariel S.

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Liv C.


Downingtown, PA

$20-32/hr5 yrs exp

Joyful Caregiver Hoping To Make Others Smile!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I started caregiving when I was 12 (currently I am 18, nearly 19), and I am very comfortable with kids, teens, infants, and pets! I am studying psychology and education at Mount Holyoke College, and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have a keen interest in assisting in neurodivergent needs and...
5.0
"Liv was great, available short notice and was easy going and focused on my daughter. "

William C.

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Kristen S.


Honey Brook, PA

$20-23/hr2 yrs exp

Paraprofessional/Caregiver

During the day I assist an elementary school for kids with special needs. I really enjoy my job and decided to take on a caregiving position. Working with people one to one, sharing life experiences, learning new things everyday as well as challenges, made me realize that I have found my niche in what I love to do!
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, transportation & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Angela J.


West Chester, PA

$14-30/hr10 yrs exp

Love to Care for Kids

1.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 4 beautiful children all of whom are older, and two grand babies. I have a passion for helping & caring for people. I have been a caregiver for over 5 years now & was a CNA years ago before changing career paths, but came back to working hands on with individuals on a part time basis. Experience with Special...
Angela can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
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Taylor O.


Honey Brook, PA

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With Flexible Schedule

Hi, I'm Taylor! I'm a student studying in the medical field with two years experience working as a care aide at a facility for adults with special needs. I love kids and enjoy crafts, games, outdoor activities, and excursions. I have a flexible schedule and am willing to help with household chores and homework.
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Cheryl D.


West Chester, PA

$20-26/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver With Summer Availability

I am a fun loving nanny looking to enrich the lives of children through reading, music, imaginative play, and exploration! My experiences in childcare include preschool and kindergarten teaching, assisting students with special needs, babysitting, and both live in and live out nannying.
Cheryl can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Cheryl D.


West Chester, PA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver

While in the education field, I worked in a special needs classroom with children who were both verbal and non-verbal, children on the Autism Spectrum and with behavioral disorders. My experiences have led me to care for an amazing child with Autism for a couple of years. All of these children have impacted my life and have...
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Anna M.


Coatesville, PA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Anna . I have over 10 years of experience working with seniors and special needs adults. I can help with Transportation Services and Live-In Home Care. I am CPR trained . I live in Chester county. When Im not taking care of patients I like to go hiking and baking.
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Toni S.


Kennett Square, PA

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Kids!

I love kids! have 10 years of experience and have worked with the special needs population. I am patient and fun but also know how to set rules and limitations. I am also a Mom to 2 amazing girls!
Toni can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

At Penn State I am a junior studying special education. I worked as a camp counselor/ job coach for teenagers and adults with special needs for four summers.
I am a passionate, experienced childcare provider with over two decades of experience. My journey in caregiving began at the early age of 11 when I discovered my love for nurturing and educating children. Since then, I have dedicated my life to fostering children's growth and development. As a mother of four children, aged 21,...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

For as long as I can remember I have had a passion for working with kids! Beginning in middle school, I was very involved in the special needs program at my school where I was given the opportunity to learn a lot about communication with kids as well as patience. For the last two summers I have worked at a summer day camp in my...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
First experience with special needs was when I was 5 years old, I had just been adopted into a family who had already adopted another child. His name was J, as we grew up together I realized he was a little different than what I was used to. I learned to adapt my behavior around him, and I learned how to give him the assistance...
Hey! I am excited about meeting you and eager to help. I have done babysitting and elderly care as well as special needs therapy. I'm open for all options. I'm only available for babysitting at my home though. If it's senior care I can possibly travel to your home. Waiting to hear from you.
Shante can also help with: Companionship, respite care, specialized care, dementia, meal prep

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Thorndale, PA

Kendyll Y.

5.0

Kendyll is fantastic! She is great with children. Always involving them with fun activities and adventures.

- Elizabeth T.

Rylee K.

5.0

Our kids loved Rylee. She did great job.

- Care member

Samantha D.

5.0

Samantha is amazing! We love her. She is like part of our family now. She is very caring and is patient with my dad. Highly recommend her!

- Diane C.

Caity M.

5.0

Caity is great with kids and dogs. Our seven month old son really loves spending time with her.

- Jonathan S.

Ayanna S.

5.0

Ayanna was an absolute pleasure. She was on time, polite, and my son loved her! She is very respectful and willing to help. The only reason we still aren't working with her is our finances, nothing on her end. We look forward to working with her again in the future!!

- Ariel S.

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