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David N.


Essington, PA

$17-26/hr1 yrs exp

I Am Looking For A Position For A Live-in Caretaker; To Keep An Eye On Your Loved One If You Cannot.

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I can be a second eye on your loved one. Call me- I am here to help. I'd describe my personality as caring and a good listener. I like caring for seniors because it's what I'm good at. I'm looking for a job that I can be of service to and help someone. I started caring for seniors when my parents started getting older....
David can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
Skills:

CPR

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Adrienne H.


Brookhaven, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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"Hello, I am passionate about providing compassionate care and support for your loved ones and maintaining your home. With my expertise in companionship, home assistance, personal services, and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), I am well-equipped to meet your needs. I have a keen sense of observation to ensure...
Adrienne can also help with: Home modification, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"Our family had came to a decision to bring our beloved uncle home and not put him in a facility. The search for a caregiver that we felt comfortable with and had a connection with was proving to be much harder then we thought. By chance, a friend had mentioned that...

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Jamie K.


Philadelphia, PA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi:) Im a graduate student at Drexel University getting my Masters degree in Family Therapy! I love working with kids and have experience from the last few years as a substitute teacher, summer school para educator, as well as previous babysitting experience. I am also currently giving therapy to minors at my clinical...
5.0
"Jamie was wonderful! We hired her for winter break to watch our 2 boys & newborn. She was always punctual, SUPER-friendly, and very responsible and did a great job helping our Kindergartner with online school & homework"

Najwa A.

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Arianna H.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-22/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have six years of paid experience as a pet caretaker. My clients include individuals and families with: -Cats, ages 1wk+ -Dogs, ages 4wk+ -Fish -Turtles -Geckos I am open to learning to care for animals that I do not have experience with! The services I am able to provide include, sitting (drop-ins, overnight and extended...
Arianna can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"I hired Arianna to feed my cats while I was away on vacation for 5 days. She was very engaging, texted me updates each visit and seemed to get to know the cats personalities. It put me at ease while I was away and that really helped me to have a relaxing much...

Melissa P.

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Amanda S.


Prospect Park, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

PET SERVICES!!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi Friends :) ! My name is Amanda and I have a full time job at Children's Hospital as a Systems Analyst. I work from home and I am getting back into dog walking/sitting to get out. I have several years experience. My mom owns a dog grooming salon in Ridley Park (Puppy Kutz) and my aunt owns one in Norwoood (Poochies Dog...
Amanda can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, dog training
5.0
"friendly, flexible, willing to adapt schedules if needed. my dog waits at the door about half hour before she is due to arrive. Dogs are good judge of people, they know who treats them well. "

Lisa S.

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Amber M.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've always loved children. I spent two years teaching art to K-8th graders, three years as the Lead Teacher of an infant and toddler program at a Montessori School, and a year as a nanny before coming back to Philadelphia to attend Tyler School of Art where I've spent two more years nannying. I think its important to nurture...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My husband and I hired Amber to care for our then 2 year old daughter in our home while we were at work. Our daughter instantly loved her and always looked forward to their time together. Amber was wonderful in keeping her engaged in outside play, art, and...

Caitlin M.

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Reema P.


Philadelphia, PA

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter, Craft Lover And Have Always Loved Working With Children

My name is Reema! I am currently in school studying occupational therapy (I'm hoping to specialize in pediatrics). I have worked at 3 daycares over a span of 8 years, have lots of experience in child care and have taken lots of coursework in pediatrics!
Reema can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Reema was an absolute joy to have with us. She worked for us full time for 3 months and was pleasant, punctual, exciting and fun every single day. I would recommend her to anyone and absolutely hire her again!"

Sarah S.

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Sandra V.


Philadelphia, PA

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Housekeeper.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced house keeper for roughly the past 10 years. I specialize in common duties such as laundry, in depth cleaning, and organization. I also run errands, such as grocery shopping. I also offer pet sitting services to my clients who own any animals. I am excited to be part of the maintenance of your home.
Sandra can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, basement cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Very polite and professional. Extremely meticulous in carrying out her duties. Very hard worker."

Steven J.

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Linda M.


Morton, PA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver And Pet Sitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm available to provide services any time on the weekends as well as early mornings, evenings from 6 p.m. on, Monday through Friday. I'm a mom to three lovely girls, all in college so I have experience with infants all the way through teenage years. I also have experience with children with special needs and am an...
Linda can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Linda was wonderful with our three young kiddos. She's friendly, caring, responsible, and fun. We highly recommend her!"

Jamie R.

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Lisa J.


Deptford, NJ

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate Healthcare Provider

Crisis Intervention training, Fire Safety training, Med Administration, Certified Investigor of Abuse Neglect, Child Abuse clearance, Aging Adult Abuse clearance, FBI clearance, Masters of Science Degree in Human Service Administration, Director of Behavioral Health, Intellectual/Developmental Disability While I'm new to...
Lisa can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Lisa is very experienced and knowledgeable of your acquired needs and provide professional yet unique services. She provides empathy and is very passionate about her services to her clients. I highly recommend Lisa."

Shelly S.

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Alyssa K.


Ardmore, PA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alyssa and I am a 25-year-old physical therapy student. I have 13 years of experience helping families as an after-school helper, a babysitter, a petsitter, and a summer nanny. I also have experience teaching dance classes to children aged 2-13. I can help with housekeeping and running errands. I look forward to...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alyssa was great with my my two kids for the couple summers that she watched them while they were in elementary school. She would drive them to their activities, hang out at the pool with them, arrange other “field trips,” and took care of all their needs. She...

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Joyce S.


Philadelphia, PA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time House Cleaner

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am Joyce. I'm a 60-year-old wife, mother of three (now grown ups) and grandmother of one. I retired in 2010 from a major telecommunication company after 32 years of service. I am married and have been keeping my own house since I was 25. I have gained commercial experience, over the past year and a half. I give close attention...
5.0
"Joyce is an amazing caring and reliable person. I would recommend her to anyone. "

Tiffany C.

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Katelynn G.


Springfield, PA

$30-50/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate Companion & More

Getting older and watching those around us age or experience the curveballs that life throws us isn't easy some days, some more than others. From volunteering in a senior living facility at a young age, to my professional career helping design those spaces, my own personal experience with the journey and loss of each of my...
Katelynn can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, respite care, transportation, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Katelynn is extremely kind and caring. She shares her positive spirit and glowing personality with everyone around her both people and pets."

Alexandra B.

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Barbora B.


Lansdowne, PA

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Housekeeper

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Bara and I am originally from Prague, Czech Republic. I have been living and working in the USA for 16 years. I am professional tap dancer/teacher and love my job, but I had to cut down traveling and performing to adjust my schedule to my 10-year-old daughter. I have been providing housekeeping service for...
Barbora can also help with: General room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Works quickly and is cheerful and pleasant. Quite pleased."

Patricia M.

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Katherine R.


Havertown, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As far back as I can remember, I have had a heart for elderly and impaired people. Good thing because, I have had the privilege of being the sole parent, advocate and caregiver for my son who has Asperger's. He is now 27 years old, and he is doing well. Currently, I am working part-time as a caregiver for an adult woman who has...
5.0
"Katherine is a truly compassionate and caring person. She helps me look after my developmentally disabled sister, and has always gone above and beyond just the 'responsibilities' of the job, in order to develop and maintain a real relationship with her. She is the...

Karen R.

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Abby S.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently taking a break from clinical work in community mental health to reset & plan next steps for my therapy practice, and I'm looking for childcare work in the meantime. I have over 10 years experience working with children, teens, and families as a childcare professional, arts educator, and child trauma...
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"We hired Abby to help us with our newborn daughter. She was incredibly caring and kind. Ultimately we needed her in home more than her schedule would allow but we would highly recommend her to our friends and family. "

Jocelyn T.

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Bernadette M.


Wallingford, PA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate, honest, reliable, friendly and patient Nanny. Energetic and professional, I love to sing and dance. I am able to help with homework and Legos are my thing. Willing and able to work overtime and at your service when you need me. Ms B here to make parenting a lot easier.
Bernadette can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bernadette is a wonderful babysitter! Our three girls LOVE her! She is reliable, punctual, honest, sweet, and loving. Perfect combination for a babysitter or nanny! We are fortunate to have found her."

Susan S.

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Isabella S.


Philadelphia, PA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Isabella

Hi! I am 19 years old and have three younger siblings ranging from 5-9 years of age. Growing up my Grandma was an art teacher and I learned to value using creativity to express my feelings and to help me to be myself. Authenticity is something that is super important to me and one of my top values, along with forgiveness and...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Isabella is a great dog walker. She loves animals and walking so she is a natural fit! "

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Munhtuya G.


Morton, PA

$22-25/hr9 yrs exp

Excellent Housekeeper, Nanny And Senior Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a stay at home mom and part-time worker at an academic institution. To pay my daughter's the high cost College tuition payment I started helping families in need as housekeeper, baby sitter and elder care since 2008. I am meticulous, a detail oriented old fashioned. I am highly skilled in cleaning and organizing...
Munhtuya can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"I agree that Tuya is a meticulous house cleaner. I previously used a housecleaning service and did not achieve the results that she routinely offered. Moreover, she is trustworthy and easily passed a thorough background check with a staffing agency. She was also...

Julie K.

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Maddison S.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi Parents! I have been babysitting for 11 years, have a clean driving record, and have all of my clearances. I am in the masters of occupational therapy program at Saint Joseph's Univeristy and plan on working with children who have disabilities. I previously worked as a Registered Behavioral Technician, working with kids who...
Maddison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maddison watched our 10 month old son for a few days/nights while we were on a family vacation at the beach. We absolutely loved her and our son adored her. She was punctual, dependable and so kind. She kept our curious son occupied, which is a hard thing to do! We...

Kristy P.

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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Essington, PA

Adrienne H.

5.0

Our family had came to a decision to bring our beloved uncle home and not put him in a facility. The search for a caregiver that we felt comfortable with and had a connection with was proving to be much harder then we thought. By chance, a friend had mentioned that she knew someone. She put me in...

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Jamie K.

5.0

Jamie was wonderful! We hired her for winter break to watch our 2 boys & newborn. She was always punctual, SUPER-friendly, and very responsible and did a great job helping our Kindergartner with online school & homework

- Najwa A.

Arianna H.

5.0

I hired Arianna to feed my cats while I was away on vacation for 5 days. She was very engaging, texted me updates each visit and seemed to get to know the cats personalities. It put me at ease while I was away and that really helped me to have a relaxing much needed vacation. I will be using her...

- Melissa P.

Amanda S.

5.0

Amanda is amazing! I have two cats (one with special medical needs) and occasionally travel for business. My cats warmed up to her right away! She is accommodating, flexible, and truly loves animals. I would recommend Amanda's services to everyone! Thank you, Amanda! :)

- Vanessa T.

Amber M.

5.0

My husband and I hired Amber to care for our then 2 year old daughter in our home while we were at work. Our daughter instantly loved her and always looked forward to their time together. Amber was wonderful in keeping her engaged in outside play, art, and music. When our second child came along...

- Caitlin M.

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