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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: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Philadelphia.
Photo of Yvonne G.
Philadelphia, PA
42 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$20-$25/hour
I have experience caring for patients with MS, Parkinson's and Hodgkin's. I also have over 4 years experience working with a client with dwarfism.
I'm very caring, compassionate, clean, punctual, honest and dependable. I have great references available upon request.
Experienced with ages: Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Cancer, Deafness, Dwarfism, Fragile X, Heart Defects, Mental Illness, Mobility Challenges, Multiple Sclerosis, Obesity, Speech Delay, Spinal Cord Injury, Thyroid Condition
Response: Replies to 69% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 15 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 2 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 34% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Philadelphia.
Photo of Nilmini K.
Philadelphia, PA
47 years old
2 years experience
Full-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 34% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Philadelphia.
Erin H.
 
Photo of Erin H.
Philadelphia, PA
29 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I worked for two years with a variety of adults from 10 to 82. I worked in their summer camp and helped on a farm which gave young adults in Hershey life skills and outdoor experiences. I am CPR certified and comfortable with emergency situations and behavioral... More>
Experienced with ages: Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive...
Response: Replies to 84% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Philadelphia, including Moorestown, Cherry Hill and Mount Laurel.
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 87% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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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
Full-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 Haddonfield, Bensalem and Huntingdon Valley.
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Photo of Corinda S.
Philadelphia, PA
29 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I am a K-6 music teacher. I also am a Certified Nursing Assistant. In both fields, I have obtained experience working with students with special needs. I am patient and diligent. My musical background also lends itself to navigating the specific needs of children... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome,...
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Philadelphia, including Marlton, Voorhees and Glenside.
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Photo of Janet A.
Philadelphia, PA
31 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$10-$25/hour
I currently on an as need basis care for an elementary school child with autism and my niece has cystic fibrosis. I am responsible and loving. I pride myself on being kind and understanding. I am easy going so being flexible and understanding are qualities I pride... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Food Allergies
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Philadelphia, including Bala Cynwyd, Medford and Langhorne.
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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 a month
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Philadelphia, including Narberth, Fort Washington and Wynnewood.
Philadelphia, PA
27 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have been working with children for 10 years. I worked with a child with down syndrome for seven years and then went on to work at SPIN (special people in the northeast) a daycare for typically developing children and children with special needs. I worked in... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 6 miles of Philadelphia.
Marissa M. New!
 
Philadelphia, PA
18 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Thank you for taking the time out to read this. I have 2 1/2 years worth of experience when it comes to special needs. I am a very helpful, attentive and caring person. I personally love to assist others with any need they may have. My specialties include helping... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Dyslexia, Mental Illness, Obesity, Speech Delay
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Philadelphia, including Lafayette Hill, Richboro and Havertown.
Betty J. New!
 
Philadelphia, PA
61 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked with AmeriCorps over the previous years. I have experience in the after school program and summer camp with grades K-8. I had college observations in an inclusive classroom, a special needs classroom, and an autistic classroom setting. I can email... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Philadelphia.
Michelle G. New!
 
Philadelphia, PA
30 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I am an educator. I work with children and adults with special needs in a variety of settings.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Philadelphia.
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