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Mary F.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver for Infants and Toddlers

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a licensed nurse, looking for a change of pace. My career in nursing has provided me with 25 years of experience, caring for people in an acute care setting, as well as in their homes. Additionally, I have been fortunate to have had the pleasure of working in a facility for children with special needs. The children that...
5.0
"We have known Mary for over two years and she has always gone above and beyond our expectations with the level of care she provides for our children. She is dedicated, hard working, and devoted to our family. She creates a safe and loving environment that allows us...

Mark S.

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Andrea L.


Philadelphia, PA

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fully Trained And Experienced End Of Life Death Doula.

Hello! My name is Andrea. I was born to be a caretaker. A caretaker who is kind, caring, respectful and loves listening to stories. I care for children and adults. I have way more experience than most with a very warm bedside manner. Take a look at all reviews from childcare, special needs and senior care to see the care I...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Andrea is exceptionally caring, patient and most understanding of the needs of the elderly. She cared for our 92 year old mother who is dealing with advanced dementia in a joyful manner that respected and preserved our mom's dignity and sense of safety. Andrea is a...

John B.

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Dacia B.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I was an ABA therapist for many years, specializing in Early Intervention. Since September 2020, I have helped children ages 5-12, with virtual schooling, including homework help and tutoring as needed. I tutored children ages 4-6 in preschool/school skills. I have been a caregiver for children, in 5 different families, ages 5...
5.0
"I don’t have enough words to express my love and appreciation for Dacia!! She began with us when my older son was about to turn two. They had an instant connection and I felt immediately comfortable and trusting of Dacia. She’s a confident, incredibly smart and...

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Kara C.


Plymouth Meeting, PA

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny / Babysitter SUMMER ONLY

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kara and I am looking for a full-time nanny position for this summer as I get out of school May 10th and return August 29th. I have a sister with Down Syndrome, so I definitely have experience with taking care of individuals with special needs. Also, my second cousin has 5 kids, one 8 years old, another 6 years...
Kara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kara is our neighbor and has taken care of our kids (almost 5 year-old girl and 3 year-old boy) for some time. It is really important to us that someone isn't just watching our kids, but that we have someone who will engage with them, get on their level, and play...

Lisa S.

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Janelle G.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter & Teacher

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 15+ years of experience, working with children aged birth to 17. I have experience working with children with special needs. I am first aid and CPR certified, and I have an Early Childhood degree.
Janelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Janelle was great with our toddler! He wanted to show her every toy in the house and play on the floor and she was on it as soon as she stepped foot in our living room. He was looking for her the next day, which is a big win in my book. I highly recommend Janelle!"

Kirtley K.

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Yasmeen B.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-26/hr • 14 yrs exp

Hired by 33 families in your neighborhood

I've been a childcare provider for 14 years because my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. I believe in creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I love coming up with fun and engaging activities for children. I am also...
Yasmeen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Yasmeen is a fantastic nanny. She is loving, caring, smart, experienced, punctual, and very trustworthy. Would definitely hire her again!"

Noga S.

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Melissa H.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-50/hr • 18 yrs exp

Caregiver/MA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mother of 4 children.. 1 has special needs. I work as a ABA in Special education full time during the school year & I work part time as a home health aide. I have my Medical assistant diploma which wound care & vitals are taught. I started as a home health aid at the age of 21 yrs old. I'd describe my personality as...
Melissa can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"Melissa manages a busy schedule very well, arrives on time and ready to work, brings extensive experience to the job of senior caregiver. She is versatile and capable, and was able to manage my elderly father's challenging moods. She is also a patient and lovely...

Andrew P.

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Yasmin D.


Sharon Hill, PA

$14-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Enthusiastic and dedicated professional seeking full time employment in Human Services. Knowledge base includes medical coding and billing, clerical, filing, HIPPA regulations. Experienced in health care settings, providing services to a diverse population for the past 20 years. I have worked with Alzheimer, Dementia, Hospice...
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Patrick C.


Philadelphia, PA

$50-65/hr • 10 yrs exp

Elementary Special Ed Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there- My name is Patrick! I am an elementary special education teacher with over a decade of teaching experience and plenty more background working with children. I've worked with various special needs in children, including severe ADHD, ASD, ODD, bipolar, and cerebral palsy. Outside of the classroom, I am passionate about...
5.0
"Patrick does a great job tutoring my daughter. I see the progress and it's awesome. Patrick is patient and stern at the same time and my daughter responds really well to his teaching style"

Rakeli S.

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Joy M.


Philadelphia, PA

$28/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
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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Doris A.


King of Prussia, PA

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Most Loving Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Doris is a sincere, sweet and lovely lady with 10 years' experience. Doris is honored and rewarded to be of service to children, special needs cases and the elderly. Doris is patient and understanding with all special needs clients requiring many different levels of care. Your loved ones will be treated with love and compassion....
Doris can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Doris did a great job caring for my parents. She is a very caring individual who treats her patients as family. She has a energetic positive attitude and puts a lot of effort into everything she does. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a...

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Sadla G.


Norristown, PA

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hello, my name is Sadla, and I'm 33 years old, I'm a nursing student. I live in King of Prussia, Pa and I'm looking for a live-out babysitter/ nanny position. I have a lot of experience with kids including special needs. I worked for 6 years for the same family as a nanny. They have 3 wonderful kids and one of them, the eldest,...
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Jae L.


Philadelphia, PA

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Loving And Responsible Caregiver

Hired by 46 families in your neighborhood

So you're doing one of the hardest things of your life right now! Passing your most precious prizes off to a stranger to support your family and lifestyle is tuff. I understand. That's why I'm here to save the day! For over 10 years I've cared for children from newborns to teenagers, with and without special needs. I assist...
Jae can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Professional and very friendly. My daughter likes playing with her. "

Zehao C.

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Julie C.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For The Summer Can Start Immediately

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Julie. I have been babysitting and nannying for more than 10 years and have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, and school age children. I also have clinical experience with kiddos who have learning differences and special needs. I have provided childcare and housekeeping and I am certified in CPR. In...
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Julie was great. We were able to hire last minute and she helped made the process of choosing a trusting and caring babysitter easy. She showed up on schedule, and kept us informed through out the night. Would definitely hire again when needed. "

Amit R.

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Tammy J.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Limited Part-time & Date Nights

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Available for limited part-time, date nights and potential backup care! Please message me directly as I do not book thru this site without talking to the parents first for safety reasons! I have over 25 years of experience working directly with child development as a private nanny! Over the last 12 years I have specifically...
Tammy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We are so beyond thankful to have found Tammy. Our daughter loves her so much. We instantly trusted her to provide the best care possible for our baby girl and she far exceeded our expectations each day. She is very experienced and knowledgeable and it truly shows...

Rosemary O.

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Emily K.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Nanny

Hello! I am a patient, caring, organized, hard-working and creative nanny looking for work! I have been working in Higher Education for the past 3 years, but plan on leaving to pursue my Master's Degree in School and Mental Health Counseling. This program will take place primarily on nights and weekends, but I will be available...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hannah J.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced And Dependable Babysitter

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

NOTE: I currently have a full-time nanny position, so I am only accepting one-time evening or weekend jobs. I have two years teaching and tutoring experience. I worked at an after-school program for two years. I have been a nanny since 2021, and have worked with several families. I have experience with kids with behavioral...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My son loved her at first glance!!!! She is amazing. I will definitely hire her again. We had a no show and she showed up in less than 2 hours! Very dependable and that can be hard to find on this app!"

Paige H.

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Karen D.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr

Mount Airy And Vicinity Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as a social worker for over 25 years with children in a variety of settings. In the past few years I have worked as a substitute teacher in the school district of Phila as well as with individual children with special needs.
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
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Betsy B.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

For over 10 years, I have cared for children as a teacher, tutor, long-term nanny, and a short-term nanny/babysitter. I have experience teaching at a preschool, nannying long-term for families with multiple children, babysitting for children with special needs, and caring for children from diverse backgrounds including English...
Betsy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out on short notice, date nights, and some long-term care. I would highly recommend Betsy as a child care provider. She is always...

Jessica C.

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Patricia W.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mom of 7 Grown Children Available To Be Your Child Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of seven grown children. I am currently finishing my nursing degree part time. Taking care of others is my passion and there's nothing else I would rather do. I have been raising and taking care of children for over 30 years and also helping with my 3 grandchildren including 1 grandson with special needs. I was a...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is a very caring person and takes her responsibility as if it was her own family that she is caring for. When in her care whether it be mature adults or children their needs are her number one priority at all times. She is patient and understanding in being a...

Beverly L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wynnewood, PA

Mary F.

5.0

We have known Mary for over two years and she has always gone above and beyond our expectations with the level of care she provides for our children. She is dedicated, hard working, and devoted to our family. She creates a safe and loving environment that allows us to leave the home every day...

- Mark S.

Andrea L.

5.0

Andrea is exceptionally caring, patient and most understanding of the needs of the elderly. She cared for our 92 year old mother who is dealing with advanced dementia in a joyful manner that respected and preserved our mom's dignity and sense of safety. Andrea is a true professional who cares deeply...

- John B.

Dacia B.

5.0

I don’t have enough words to express my love and appreciation for Dacia!! She began with us when my older son was about to turn two. They had an instant connection and I felt immediately comfortable and trusting of Dacia. She’s a confident, incredibly smart and intuitive caretaker. She did...

- Care member

Kara C.

5.0

She is a kind-hearted person and my baby sensed that the minute he met her. I can honestly say she is a gem. She takes care of him like I would.

- Winsome C.

Janelle G.

5.0

Janelle was great! Helped my wife with our newborn daughter and 5 y/o son while I was out coaching. She did all the dishes, played with our son while my wife tended to our daughter and even put all my sons toys away that him and my wife played with. My 5 y/o immediately took to her as soon as she...

- Care member

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