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Katie S.


Hockessin, DE

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

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While Ive never personally cared for a special needs person on my own, I have a lot of patience and am willing to learn and be teachable. I love children and working with them!
I am a mother of wonderful daughter. I have many years of experience. I am experienced and great caring for children of all ages. I am caring, loving, friendly and patient. I am available to watch your child/children during the day, as a fill in or even for the occasional date night. I can be somewhat flexible with hours but am...
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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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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Marty R.


Landenberg, PA

$19-28/hr4 yrs exp

Attention To Detail Strong Work Ethic

18 years running air taxi in Alaska besides running the daily operations of this small business duties included help raising 2 girls now 13 and 14. moved to Landenberg August 2018 have since been ride share driving and connected to several clients that have required direct service. Home heath aid certification. Prior to Air taxi...
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Alexandra S.


Oxford, PA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Skill Building Caregiver

Look no further for a caregiver familiar with special needs individuals. I am able to engage and facilitate meaningful tasks that are both fun and purposeful for children of various ages due to my formal education and background as a school-based occupational therapist. Let's chat to see if my skill-set can support your family...
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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...
I took care of my late younger sister in Africa with autism, caring for people with special needs demands patience, skill, love, empathy and possess those qualities.
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Clellie M.


Hockessin, DE

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter Based In Hockessin

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a passionate, motivated, and experienced child care provider based in Hockessin. I love getting to know kids, fostering their interests, and helping them be their best self. I have experience with infants to pre-teens, and I love working with any age! I was also an Alzheimer's caregiver for my grandfather for 2. 5...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sarah T.


Lincoln University, PA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Evenings, Weekends, And Tutoring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Sarah, and I am looking for some part-time work as a babysitter/tutor in the evenings and on weekends. I have my master's in education, and I am a certified teacher in grades PreK-4th. I have been babysitting and working with children since I was in high school. I have experience as a nanny/ babysitter, a...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Tammy L.


Coatesville, PA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Care Available

I have 6 years of experience working in a school setting with children, being a one-on-one with special needs children, as well as being in the classroom available for all children who need any help. I have played during recess with children, played games in school, sat with them helping with all kinds of classroom work, and...
Tammy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Nina B.


Landenberg, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time R.N.

I am a Registered Nurse with much Special Needs training and experience. I am a Mother and an Advocate of a teenager with Special Needs.

Nicholas D.


Kennett Square, PA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Instructional Paraprofessional During The Day.

I have 1 year of experience in Special Education. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Repositioning.

Anne K.


Lincoln University, PA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I am familiar with children that have autism. My 13-year-old grandson was diagnosed at an early age with tuberous sclerosis after experiencing seizures. My 9-year-old granddaughter also has the same diagnosis, but not as severe as my grandson. Both also meet the criteria for ASD. They both have some learning disabilities and...
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Sheena T.


Newark, DE

$25/hr15 yrs exp

Friendly And Professional

5.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have almost 20 years of experience working with children and seniors with special needs. I am certified in CPR, first aide, and abdominal thrust. I am trust worthy, reliable, and immediately available for work.
Sheena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"I loved her attention to detail and how attentive she was with my moms care.. my mom loves her"

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Darcy J.


Elkton, MD

$20/hr9 yrs exp

I Have All Ages Experience And Experienced With Special Needs Infant .

Hi. I'm Darcy. I have four grown successful kids of my own. I have been a nanny for 9 years now. My last position will end this summer, when I find my new family. I have been nanny to a downs syndrome little boy since birth and he is now 7 years old. Along with his younger sister. I do everything how you want things done. The...
Darcy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Darcy is a caring, loving individual and she would be a great candidate for any family !!!"

Julie H.

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Kandy B.


New Castle, DE

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked as a substitute teacher in the Colonel School District for special needs students for several years. I worked in a vocational program for special needs adults as a job coach and administrative assistant, I have been medication certified before, and CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoyed working as a special needs...
3.0
"I am waiting on Kandy's availability for a future interview."

Katherine V.

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Sabaina M.


New Castle, DE

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

My Info

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Base upon my experience in the health care field and length service . I can bring a tremendous input to my client making sure to meet their basic daily needs these included meal preparation, assist with bathing , doctor appointment, laundry and also to assist with errands and also assisting my clients with medication since I am...
5.0
"Sabaina M. is a caring, compassionate and committed health aid for my parents. Helping someone with dementia and their spouse is not easy. Sabaina’s companionship and help around the house has been a blessing for our family. She is professional, has great...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Grove, PA

Sheena T.

5.0

Sheena goes above and beyond at every step. She is caring and compassionate and treats my sister like a family member. When my sister is having a particularly terrible day, Sheena calms her down and holds her until she stops crying. My family feels so grateful that she came into our lives. She is...

- Christin F.

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.

Darcy J.

5.0

Darcy has been our wonderful nanny for almost 4 years now. I highly recommend her. She is always punctual, reliable, caring, and a great teacher. Any family will be lucky to have her.

- Renee D.

Kandy B.

3.0

I am waiting on Kandy's availability for a future interview.

- Katherine V.

Sabaina M.

5.0

Sabiana worked for us for over a year helping to take care of my mother. She was warm and kind and did everything necessary and more. She was reliable and punctual. I would highly recommend her.

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