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Photo of Leslie W.
Philadelphia, PA
10 years experience
Part-time
$50-$50/hour
I am the one on the left in the photo. I have over 20 years experience as a special education teacher, over 30 years as a parent and about seven years as a grandparent. My work with special needs children has primarily been with children within autism spectrum... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Fragile...
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Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 50 miles of Philadelphia.
Photo of Nilmini K.
Philadelphia, PA
47 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I was in a doctoral program focusing on Neuropsychology. I had to leave the program to care for a family member. During my time in the program, I did substantial coursework in neuropsychology at the doctoral level including developmental disabilities and cognitive... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Mental Illness, Sensory Integration Disorder
Response: Replies to 60% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Philadelphia.
Photo of Yvonne G.
Philadelphia, PA
42 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I have experience caring for patients with MS, Parkinson's and Huntington's Disease. I also have over 4 years experience working with a client with dwarfism who was totally dependent. She was 53 years when I started but she had a very fun thinking like a 20-year-old... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Cancer, Deafness, Dwarfism, Food Allergies, Fragile X, Heart Defects, Mental Illness, Mobility Challenges, Multiple Sclerosis,...
Response: Replies to 67% of messages.
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Philadelphia.
Photo of Elyse K.
Philadelphia, PA
28 years old
8 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked in this field for the past 8 years. I love working for and with individuals with special needs. I not only become their helper, but also their friend. I have worked with children and adults and love what I do and what I have done in the past. I am... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental...
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within 3 months
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Philadelphia.
Photo of Mollie G.
Philadelphia, PA
27 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
My name is Mollie and I am a 27-year-old Occupational Therapy graduate student living in Philadelphia. I have experience living, working, and volunteering with individuals with special needs. I grew up living with my Uncle who has Down Syndrome. I have volunteered... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Diabetes,...
Response: Replies to 29% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Philadelphia.
Photo of Maria A.
Philadelphia, PA
60 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I am a certified home health aide with 10+ years of working experience with the elderly and children with special needs. My desire to work with this group of individuals is contributed to my personal experience of caring for my grandson, who was diagnosed at... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Response: Replies to 60% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Philadelphia, including Moorestown, Cherry Hill and Mount Laurel.
Photo of Shaffiqua M.
Philadelphia, PA
26 years old
7 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have been working with special needs children for 8 years. I started off at a home for children, and now I'm currently working per-diem as a CNA.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cancer, Deafness, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Hydrocephaly, Speech Delay, Spinal Cord Injury
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 25 miles of Philadelphia, including Haddonfield, Bensalem and Huntingdon Valley.
Photo of Raquel E.
Philadelphia, PA
26 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
Over the past two years, I have worked with people who have had developmental and intellectual disabilities as well as people who have suffered from traumatic brain injury. I have also volunteered my services in nursing homes, the VA, and a few other organizations... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Celiac, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome,...
Response: Replies to 84% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 5 miles of Philadelphia.
Photo of Angela L.
Philadelphia, PA
59 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I am currently seeking a full time or part time job as a caregiver. I provided daily assistance to the young and old. I cared for the sick and people with Alzheimer's. I been helping clients for many years. I enjoy taking care and nurturing someone. I am well educated... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Asthma, Autism
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Philadelphia, including Marlton, Voorhees and Glenside.
Philadelphia, PA
28 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I believe everyone has a soft spot for something. My mother loves the elderly, my best friend loves children, my boyfriend loves dog and I have always loved special needs children and adults. I was very involved in middle and high school with the Best Buddies program.... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Multiple Sclerosis, Obesity
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Philadelphia.
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Darryl M. New!
 
Philadelphia, PA
50 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$10-$10/hour
I worked for a care service firm for two years from 2009-2011. Duties included preparing meals, bathing and housekeeping. I'm also certified to give medication.
Experienced with ages: Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Deafness, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Mobility Challenges, Tourette Syndrome
Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Philadelphia.

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Najah W. New!
 
Philadelphia, PA
30 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have been a certified nursing assistant for 12 years. I have cared for infants while working in the NICU, young adults/ middle aged and senior citizens. I love caring for people and relating to their needs. I can understand and have compassion towards any situation.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Fetal Alcohol...
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Philadelphia.
Tammi E. New!
 
Philadelphia, PA
44 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I currently work part-time for an organization helping individuals with special needs. I enjoy helping those who are less fortunate than I am. I assist with daily routines along with preparing their meals and light housekeeping.
Experienced with ages: Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Developmental Delays, Mental Illness
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Philadelphia.
Diamond P. New!
 
Philadelphia, PA
22 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I am a Bus attendant at the school District of Philadelphia. I work with special needs children, Learning support, Life skills, Multiple Disabilities support, Autistic support, and Emotional support students. I work one on one with them four days out of the school... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Food Allergies, Fragile X, Heart Defects, Mental Illness, Mobility...
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 35 miles of Philadelphia.
Mary R. New!
 
Philadelphia, PA
58 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$50/hour
I've been in the field for 25 yrs. I believe the elderly have put in their time and deserve the best of care. I'm a team player not limited to my job.
Experienced with ages: Senior
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Philadelphia.
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