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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Child And Special Needs Sitter

5.0

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I have worked with children and special needs for over 4 years; my oldest brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally delayed. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is...
5.0
"We were in town for medical appointments at CHOP and I reached out to Margaret to watch my daughter so I could have some me time in the city. She was excellent with my daughter and gave her Gtube meds. Very...

Reviewed by Care member

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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$40-58/hr • 5 yrs exp

Excellent Care For Special Needs

5.0

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I have worked with special needs my entire life; my older brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally retarded. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is most extensive...
5.0
"Margaret has been working with our family supporting our young adult son who has Cerebral Palsy. Our experience with Margaret has shown her to be caring, thoughtful, reliable and responsible. She proactively...

Reviewed by Chris H.

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Kara C.


Plymouth Meeting, PA

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny / Babysitter SUMMER ONLY

5.0

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Hi! My name is Kara and I am looking for a full-time nanny position for this summer as I get out of school May 10th and return August 29th. I have a sister with Down Syndrome, so I definitely have experience with taking care of individuals with special needs. Also, my second cousin has 5 kids, one 8 years old, another 6 years...
5.0
"She is a kind-hearted person and my baby sensed that the minute he met her. I can honestly say she is a gem. She takes care of him like I would."

Reviewed by Winsome C.

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Jennifer H.


King of Prussia, PA

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver For Special Needs

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I used to live with a roommate who has Down Syndrome for two and a half years. I worked with many individuals with special needs. I am very good with one on one encouragement with individuals with special needs, assisting them in independent living skills or other skills, related to school or physical activity. I like to be a...
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Nikole Z.


Audubon, NJ

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Former Special Needs Aide Looking For Work

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Hi! I started as a mothers helper since the 5th grade and have worked in child care ever since. I've worked at Walt Disney world for 2 years, where I cleaned up bodily fluids on the daily; so there's pretty much nothing that scares me these days. I have experience with children many special needs, including autism, adhd,...
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Katie F.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr

Recreational Therapist

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In my experience as a recreational therapist, I have worked in both community based, in home, and school settings with clients with varying diagnoses. I have provided services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, Down's syndrome, cognitive delays, and behavioral health diagnoses. I most enjoy creating a bond with the...
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Andrea R.


King of Prussia, PA

$35-40/hr • 3 yrs exp

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Hello, I hope you and your family are having a good beginning of 2024. I am a creative, punctual and pro active person. I've worked with kids with Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, mental illnesses, reduce mobility, intelectual/physical impairments, alcohol fetal syndrome, among others. I started working in a school for...
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Carin M.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

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Special education teacher (k-12). First aid and CPR certified As a special education teacher, I have worked with people of all needs, ages and abilities. In my spare time, I am a volunteer at various programs within the special needs community (camp counselor for young adults with Down Syndrome, volunteer for the Special...
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Amanda D.


Kennett Square, PA

$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caretaker By Choice

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I received my first bachelors degree in psychology in 2013. I worked for 2 years as a behavior health specialist, primarily with clients diagnosed with autism, IDD, and Down Syndrome. After graduating nursing school I worked at a small hospital on a cardiac care unit. In April 2020, I began working at a much larger unit as a...
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Rachel B.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available!

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I have experience with individuals of a wide range of ages and ability levels. I was a member of the Peer Assisted Learning Support (PALS) club all 4 years of high school, and held the position of President for 2 years. I worked as a volunteer, and later camp counselor, at Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center, where I worked with...
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Stephanie F.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I have loved working with children in different capacities for the past 10 years. I earned my Masters degree in Special Education from Temple University and I am a first grade teacher in Philadelphia. I also greatly enjoy volunteering. During the summer, I volunteer with an organization called PALS, which is a camp for young...
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Michele B.


Sewell, NJ

$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Michele. I have worked off and on with children and adults who suffer from ADD, ADHD, ODD, sensory disabilities etc. I have a half brother who was born with Down syndrome also. Each case is unique and very full filling to me. I understand how hard it is so if I can help ease some of the stress and put a smile...
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Daniel K.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Daniel K. - Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

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I have 22 years of experience working with patients with ASD, Down's syndrome, developmental and speech delays, as well as cerebral palsy and behavioral diagnoses. I've worked as an ABA Therapist, worked in the autism ward of a psychiatric hospital and as an in-home caregiver for adults with special needs, so I am equally...
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Arianna R.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Passionate Educator

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Hi! My name is Arianna, also known as Miss. Arianna or Miss. Ana as I've been called by my students. I am a 2019 PSU graduate with a BS In communication sciences and disorders and a minor in rehabilitation and human services. I have a strong background in special education, especially with autism. I've worked with students on...
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Paula S.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp

Paula

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I'm teacher in my country with 5 years of experience teaching ages from 1 to 7. Last year I took care of two girls with Down syndrome and also autism. Let me know if you need more information!
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Alexis S.


Wilmington, DE

$18-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Expierenced Caregiver Looking To Help Your Loved Ones!

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I have worked in professional settings (schools) that specifically work with different disabilities for about 5 years. Some of the disabilities these individuals included ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mental Health, Down Syndrome, Etc. I'd love to tell you more about me and learn how I can help you!
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Noah R.


Wilmington, DE

$22-26/hr • 4 yrs exp

Gentle Giant

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I have 4 years of experience working with children and adults with all sorts of mental and physical disabilities such as deafness, down syndrome, autism and autism spectrum disorders, and fine motor issues. I have worked in and in partnership with schools locally in Delaware since I graduated in 2020.
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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Senior Care For Your Family

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I have worked with seniors for 2 years, from daily care to medication management. The bulk of my experience is with special needs; my oldest brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally delayed. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working...
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Madison B.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For Part-time Work

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Hello! I am certified PA teacher, experienced caregiver who has served as a nanny for traditionally functioning children and special needs children (Autism, Down's Syndrome, emotional trauma)for over 10 years. I have served as a nanny, babysitter, and live-in nanny during my high school and undergraduate careers. I am looking...
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Erin L.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-15/hr

Speech-Language Pathology Student

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I am beginning my second year as a master's student at Emerson College studying Speech-language Pathology. I have had multiple experiences working with children who have autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD, down syndrome, hearing impairment, and developmental delays in classrooms or individually in schools. My experiences have been...

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Media, PA

Margaret R.

5.0

We were in town for medical appointments at CHOP and I reached out to Margaret to watch my daughter so I could have some me time in the city. She was excellent with my daughter and gave her Gtube meds. Very professional highly recommend her!!

- Care member

Margaret R.

5.0

Margaret has been working with our family supporting our young adult son who has Cerebral Palsy. Our experience with Margaret has shown her to be caring, thoughtful, reliable and responsible. She proactively looks for ways to improve our son's daily care and his quality of life, and has been willing...

- Chris H.

Kara C.

5.0

She is a kind-hearted person and my baby sensed that the minute he met her. I can honestly say she is a gem. She takes care of him like I would.

- Winsome C.

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