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Marlana F.


Kennett Square, PA

$19-20/hr10 yrs exp

Engaging Energetic Childcare Professional

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a seasoned childcare provider with over 40 years of experience in early childhood and special needs education. I am passionate about providing young children with a nurturing and engaging environment. My time-tested approach to childcare includes positive reinforcement, creative indoor and outdoor play, music, storytelling,...
Marlana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Britta P.


West Chester, PA

$16-22/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver With Special Needs Experience

I have a sibling with special needs and have spent time with the special needs community throughout my whole life! My most recent job was as a Direct Support Professional for adults with intellectual disabilities. It's important to me that every individual be treated with care, support, openness, and respect. Everyone's needs...
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Delia Gabriella S.


West Chester, PA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Sitter With 10+ Years Of Experience!

My name is Delia. I am in grad school full time and looking for some part time work. I have been babysitting for more than 10 years and have experiences with infants-elementary age children. I am non-smoking, CPR & First Aid certified, and have PA child abuse clearances and criminal background check results. I am a hands-on...
Delia Gabriella can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I am a current college student at West Chester University studying Middle Grades and Special Education. I have been in child care for about 5 years and 3 years of experience being a summer camp counselor. I have experience with children with special needs.
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Carolyn W.


West Chester, PA

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Babysitter / Nanny

I am an energetic mom of two precious boys who both have autism and ADHD. I stepped out of the corporate world when we adopted them. With my kids in school all day, I would like a chance to care for younger kids. With kids that have special needs, I've learned so many skills that are applicable everywhere. I am a patient, caring...
Carolyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hi, I'm Jess . I am a sophomore early grades education major at West Chester University. I have experience babysitting kids with special needs and typical children and from an age range of 6 months old to 10 years old.
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Kelly M.


Exton, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Teacher Looking For Babysitting Job

Hi I'm Kelly! I have years of experience babysitting children of all ages. I am a second year special education teacher. I am looking for a recurring job for the summer. I have experience with children of all ages and am very comfortable working with children with special needs! I can help with light housekeeping and running...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Amara S.


West Chester, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Weekly Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Amara. I have 10 years of childcare experience, starting from being a mother's helper as an early teen. More recently, I graduated from West Chester University in 2021 with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology. During college, I worked as the director of a Before and After School program that caters to the...
Amara can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Grace C.


Exton, PA

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Grace, I am currently enrolled in graduate school to become a speech pathologist at the University of Delaware! I have experience working with special needs children and have worked as a behavioral paraprofessional for an elementary school for the past year. I have experience as a lifeguard and I am CPR certified....
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Turath A.


West Chester, PA

$35-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hi Everyone My Name Is Turath

I have experience with special need around 8 years ago I have CPR and first aid and a medical assistant I love my job because I like to help people as much possible I am available 7 days a week.
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Rupa N.


West Chester, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Board Certified Behavior Analyst & Special Education Teacher

I have been a BCBA for 3 years and was a Special Educator for 4 years. In my current role, I am responsible for training staff and teachers on strategies for behavior reduction and skill acquisition K-12. In my role as a special education teacher, I worked with adolescents on life skills and behavior reduction.
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Jennifer P.


Downingtown, PA

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Stay At Home Mom, Special Needs Experience

Hi! I'm Jenn and I have been a stay at home mom to my two kids, ages 8 and 10 since they were born. Both my son and daughter have autism and ADHD so I'm used to noise and chaos at times! I have availability when they are in school as well as evenings and weekends. I'm ideally looking for 10 to 15 hours a week. Both are now in...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Lauren K.


Chester Springs, PA

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

I Work With Special Needs Teens In And Out Of School! I Love Hanging Out With Kids And Teens!

I am an officer of Best Buddies at my school, a special needs club. Also I am a member of the bocci ball special Olympics team! I babysit on a regular basis as well!
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Shelby S.


West Chester, PA

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

- Focused on safety as a number one priority. - Communicated openly with all members of the family, decreasing stress-related arguments and increasing emotional regulation of the child. - Cultivated an environment where the child felt safe and valued. - Worked with the child negotiating screen time, bedtime, sweets, etc. while...
Experienced and caring MSW with over 10 years experience working successfully with individuals who have emotional and developmental challenges.
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Amanda D.


Kennett Square, PA

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Caretaker By Choice

I received my first bachelors degree in psychology in 2013. I worked for 2 years as a behavior health specialist, primarily with clients diagnosed with autism, IDD, and Down Syndrome. After graduating nursing school I worked at a small hospital on a cardiac care unit. In April 2020, I began working at a much larger unit as a...
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Angela J.


West Chester, PA

$14-29/hr2 yrs exp

CareGiver

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 3 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...
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Autumn Z.


Coatesville, PA

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

I started working with kids in high school I took a class and was able to work in a daycare. After highschool I started working at devereux cares school. It's a special needs school. I was a one on one for a kiddos who had seizures disorders. I've worked with verbal and nonverbal kids. I left Devereux after I had a back injury...
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Oliver F.


Kennett Square, PA

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Oliver and I currently live in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. I graduated with a psychology degree. While there, I tutored students and friends. I have experience with children from babysitting my neighbors, to teaching children life skills as a boy scout staff lifeguard and camp counselor. I worked as the...
Oliver can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Oliver F.


Kennett Square, PA

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Currently, I live in Kennett Square Pennsylvania. I take care of a 30-year-old woman that is the top 1% most severe case of autism in the state. In the past, I used to work as a vocational evaluator to help those with disabilities find meaningful work. I also spent some time as a case manager, coordinating and delegating 40...

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