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Marie J. New!
Philadelphia, PA
32 years old
8 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have over five years of experience with people with special needs. I worked as a therapeutic staff support providing supports to people with special needs and emotional problems. I also worked as a counselor and a case manager for a mental health agency. My... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Mental...
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Philadelphia, PA
23 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I recently graduated from Towson University with a degree in psychology and will be attending Temple University for a master's degree in social work. I have always been passionate about working with children and have had a lot of wonderful experiences doing so.... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Mental...
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Philadelphia, PA
20 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$25-$30/hour
I assist in taking care of my uncle. He is paralyzed from the waist down. I helped prepare his food, bathe him, and did anything else he needed me to do. I am a fast learner and would do anything to make the person comfortable. I would do anything to help.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness, Diabetes, Dwarfism, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Obesity, Speech Delay
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Philadelphia, PA
24 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
My name is Amanda, and I am a 23-year-old nanny with five years of wonderful child care experience! My experience includes working with children of all ages, from newborns to teens. I also have experience working with special needs children, which includes working... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Celiac, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol...
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Philadelphia, PA
53 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
My position at the Walker Center was not only caring for the mentally retarded, but other problems that clients had. I acted as a liaison to the community, physicians, accompanying clients on their doctor's visits, and reporting back to the nurse with documentation... More>
Experienced with ages: Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Mental Retardation, Seizure Disorder
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Philadelphia, PA
23 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
Working with special needs children is a special skill that I truly enjoy. I love making a difference and making children happy in the lives who need it the most. I have a great deal of experience of working with those with special needs. I worked at a school solely... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental...
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Philadelphia, PA
32 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$20-$30/hour
I have the most experience working primarily with children with autism, as I have worked with other special needs children. I am interested in working one-on-one with children in their homes (or other comfortable meeting places) and am willing to travel!
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome
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Philadelphia, PA
17 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$5-$15/hour
I would love to work with children with special needs because that is a career I would love to look into. I have dealt with children with ADD, ADHD and diabetes. I think children all children should be treated the same a deserve to act like one and visit places and explore.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Diabetes, Food Allergies
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Philadelphia, PA
20 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$10-$50/hour
I have experience working with special needs children. I did volunteer work for an elementary school in Texas.
Experienced with ages: Infant
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Epilepsy,...
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Philadelphia, PA
33 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I was employed with a visiting nurse group where I took care of a special needs child. I have also cared for my two children born premature with special needs. Seeing a smile on someone's face makes me passionate about what I do.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Food Allergies, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Obesity, Seizure Disorder, Speech Delay
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Philadelphia, PA
23 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I do not have any experience with special needs children, but I am passionate about learning about them and caring for them. I am an excellent baby sitter, as my references will testify. I am a quick leaner, so whatever I need to know I will learn quickly, and... More>
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Philadelphia, PA
20 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I worked at Camp Joy in Sckwenskville, PA for the summer. Camp Joy is a camp for mentally disabled adults, children, teens and seniors. I am passionate when it comes to caring for people with special needs because I believe everyone deserves a chance to live life.... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dwarfism, Obesity, Seizure Disorder, Speech Delay
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Philadelphia, PA
35 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I am a certified direct-care/residential aide. I've worked with special needs children all my life because we have family that are disabled and specially challenged. I like working with clients because they try so hard no matter what affliction they have and I... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Diabetes, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Obesity
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Philadelphia, PA
34 years old
9 years experience
Full-time
$20-$30/hour
I have been working with children and families for the past 10 years providing services to the special needs population. I am presently getting training in ABA. I have my undergrad in social work and masters in health education. I plan to attend classes in the... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness,...
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Philadelphia, PA
29 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$5-$15/hour
I have a fiance with ADHD and a nephew with Asperger's syndrome. I know how trying it can be to communicate sometimes! I am a very kind, caring, loving, and compassionate person who would love to help!
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers
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Philadelphia, PA
18 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$20-$25/hour
I enjoy cooking, cleaning, riding bikes, games, outings, skating, doing hair and having all types of fun.
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD
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Philadelphia, PA
21 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I worked with a special needs child while I was working at Paley Early Learning center. The child was 4 years old and had trouble learning. She was very hyperactive and sometimes violent. I connected with her and started teaching her new things. I have a lot of... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism
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Philadelphia, PA
20 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
In middle school, I worked in the special needs classroom as a grade but really enjoyed the experience. Also in high school, I volunteered at a horse farm that provided physical therapy to children with many different types of disabilities. To see these children... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation
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Philadelphia, PA
21 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
First of all, I am passionate about all kids, special needs or not. My best friend's mother little girl is special need I am very passionate about special need kids because I felt as if she was my own and what she wasn't able to do I was I learn to work with her... More>
Experienced with ages: Teen
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Philadelphia, PA
56 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I am seeking a non-medical position that will utilize over 20 years of experience working with adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. Specific examples include individuals with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, MS, ALS, stroke, and multiple... More>
Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Celiac, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic...
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Philadelphia, PA
41 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I have over 15 years of experience in being a caregiver, and also working in several nursing home facilities. My experience has been on a one-on-one basis caring for an individual in the comfort of their own home. I am also a certified EMT and have held several... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Diabetes, Food Allergies, Heart Defects, Mental...
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Philadelphia, PA
21 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
My cousin Clarissa has down syndrome and I have been looking after her since she's turned 3. She is now 6 and I love her with all my heart. although I have to admit I was scared at first but I grew to learn she is just a regular person who needs extra help. Theres... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Down Syndrome, Dwarfism, Mental Retardation
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Philadelphia, PA
21 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have taken care of an elderly friend of the family for a year. My job was basically preparing small meals, answering the phone, washing laundry, bathing, giving the patient medication and putting her to bed. I enjoyed working with the patient every day. When... More>
Experienced with ages: Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Deafness, Diabetes, Food Allergies, Obesity, Speech Delay, visually impaired
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Philadelphia, PA
32 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have been a direct support professional for seven plus ears. I provide a safe and nurturing environment for MR/MH adults in a community setting. I am a multi-tasker, organized, and highly motivated person. I have the experience in creating well balanced meals,... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia,...
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Last Login: Within 4 months
Philadelphia, PA
26 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I worked for almost two years one-on-one as a personal health aide for a young girl with autism, and grew up with a younger brother who had learning and developmental disabilities. I know I have the patience and caring that is required.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
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