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Philadelphia, PA
22 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I am a graduate LPN. My mother is an RN, so since childhood I saw her helping others as a nurse. I also wanted to be nurse after getting inspired by her work and seeing people getting comfort and cured. I have two semesters of clinical experience in various nursing... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Heart Defects, Mental...
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Philadelphia, PA
61 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I am a nanny specializing in caring for infants and babies up to 2 years old. I have cared for a baby with Down syndrome. By far, he was my favorite child I have ever worked with. He is now 16. I still miss him. I also cared for a child with CF. She was a doll.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Celiac, Cystic Fibrosis, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Dwarfism, Dyslexia,...
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Philadelphia, PA
46 years old
6 years experience
Full-time
$5-$20/hour
My name is Helen and I have always been interested in children and adults with special needs. I worked as a residential counselor many years ago with high functional boys ages 5-17. I also have been doing medical foster care for six years until April of this year.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Dyslexia, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Speech Delay
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Philadelphia, PA
45 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$10-$25/hour
I am very passionate about the care and well being of children I had on employer who's son had cerebralpalsy and the child couldn't talk or walk but I still could communicate with the child I really enjoyed working with the child but the family moved and I had to give up the job
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Cerebral Palsy
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Philadelphia, PA
42 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$25/hour
I have a brother who has had special needs all his life. He is now 42, like myself. Oh, and did I mention that he is my twin? I understand and have experience with this position.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder
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Philadelphia, PA
24 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
Although I do not have experience with severe special needs, I am very comfortable with children with most special needs. I am in graduate school to become a special education teacher and am looking forward to working with these great kids. I have experience with... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Food Allergies, Speech Delay
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Philadelphia, PA
26 years old
8 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
A cousin of my current family has muscular dystrophy and uses a wheel chair. I also have many experiences working with children with Autism. From mild to moderate autism spectrum disorder. Also, experiences with most disabilities throughout my schooling.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mobility Challenges, Muscular Dystrophy, Tramatic Brain Injury
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Philadelphia, PA
25 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I am currently finishing my last year of undergrad at West Chester University. I am an art major and plan to go to grad school to get my master's in education. I worked in an autistic support classroom for a year (2007-2009 school year) in Southern York County... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Olivia H. New!
Philadelphia, PA
21 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
Well I started taking care of my great-grandfather when I was just 13 years of age. He was in a car accident and became paralyzed from the waise down. I loved my great-grandfather with all my heart and to take care of him was a pleasure. I did things from feeding... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy,...
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Philadelphia, PA
23 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$25-$40/hour
I have worked with children in elementary schools with special needs during my clinical internship as a physical therapy student underneath my clinical instructor. We have worked with children with Down syndrome and cerebral palsy predominately. I have worked with... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Cancer, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome,...
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Philadelphia, PA
32 years old
6 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have been a Direct Support Professional for the past six years. I am a multitask person who produces exceptional results, organized, and highly motivated. Some of the tasks I perform in my position include: creating well-balanced meals, daily household chores,... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Deafness, Developmental...
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Philadelphia, PA
17 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$5-$10/hour
For the past two years of my high school life, I have had the honor of working with children who have Autism. This has made me a better person because I love to accept people for who they are, despite their differences. I have a passion for helping out those in... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis,...
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Philadelphia, PA
26 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$15-$30/hour
I have been working with children with autism and developmental delays for over five years now. I have worked both as a one-on-one and behavioral consultant.
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Celiac, Developmental Delays, Dyslexia, Fragile X, Mental Retardation,...
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Philadelphia, PA
55 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$30/hour
My personal experience is with my own child who had extreme chemical sensitivity which led to learning issues and food allergies. Though diligence and care she has grown to a wonderful (near) adult attending Architect School and has outgrown her major sensitivities.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Food Allergies
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Philadelphia, PA
40 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I have worked in the MH/MR field for 13 years. I have two family members who have mental illness. I also have a god child who has ADD.
Experienced with ages: Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Mental Illness, Mental...
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Philadelphia, PA
39 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I've cared for twin toddlers with special needs. One boy had autism and his brother had mobility problems. I did physical, occupational, and speech therapies with them and the therapists five days a week. My own daughter and older son have struggled with asthma,... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Food Allergies, Hydrocephaly, Mobility Challenges, I have experience with Alzheimer's disease.
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Philadelphia, PA
43 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
Hi, my name is Junetter. I am a certified CNA with 17 years of experience working with special needs kids and adult. I love working with special needs people, because I know that they need that good care and loving. Knowing that they can bond with someone that... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Dwarfism,...
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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
20 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have a great deal of experience working with children with all needs. I held four internships in classroom settings. I worked with learning disable and special needs kids in all four internships. In addition, I have completed course work in Early Childhood studies,... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Food Allergies, Mental...
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Philadelphia, PA
49 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have been working with special needs since 1985, first in a S.P.I program, then a transitional workshop. Now as an activities coordinator in a vocational training center. I've raised three children, two who are asthmatic and a son who has dyslexia and a seizure disorder.
Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays,...
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Philadelphia, PA
19 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$50/hour
I am a young college student who has taken care of a few people in the past, one of whom was a hospice patient. I am caring and loving and often get attached to my clients. I love dogs and children. I adore the elderly and love to listen to the stories of their lives.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Seizure Disorder, Tourette Syndrome
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Philadelphia, PA
45 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$30/hour
Because of life's situation, I can identify and relate to the sick and to those in need of special care. My experience and compassion for taking care of those with special needs is a reality. I was a worker in the Red Cross society for more than 20 years. Also,... More>
Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Blindness/Visual Impairment, Muscular Dystrophy
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Philadelphia, PA
26 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I have work with elderly patients that had special needs for over eight years. It all started when my grandmother became sick from diabetes and I cared for her as needed. From there on in I became prone to care for those in need. Having it be special needs or just... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Dyslexia, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Food Allergies,...
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Philadelphia, PA
21 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I love working with special needs because I know that they can't do every thing themselves, and I love to help them do those things. I love to make them happy whenever I can. I have CPR skills and also First Aid skills, so they would be in safe hands. I am a big... More>
Experienced with ages: Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Deafness, Heart Defects, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Speech Delay
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Philadelphia, PA
25 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked at a summer camp with several campers with autism. I also have an extensive coursework background in children with developmental disorders or emotional disorders. I have worked as a therapist with children with ADHD, ODD and other psychological concerns.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Speech Delay
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