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Lisa J.


Wayne, PA

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Special Needs Babysitter. I am a retired pediatric Occupational Therapist with many years of experience. I have heard families struggling to find a babysitter for their unique situation and would be interested in helping a local family. I love children and adults. I enjoy playing lots of games and doing arts and crafts...
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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Child And Special Needs Sitter

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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...

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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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Renee W.


Norristown, PA

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny

5.0

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I was a school teacher for Philadelphia and most classes I taught were fully integrated. I have worked with special Olympics and with special people in the north east . My masters background is special education and my cousin has Down syndrome and is a 25-year-old grown man. I have worked with him very closely through the years....
5.0
"was always on time and could count on"

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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
"Kara is our cousin and has babysat for our 5 children. She is currently attending college to become a physical therapist. Our children adore her. She is responsible, caring, hard-working, energetic, and so...

Reviewed by Lori H.

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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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Elinor S.


Media, PA

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part To Full Time Caregiver Available

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Working at Kids First Swim School, I had the opportunity to teach many students with physical and intellectual disabilities. I have experience with children with ADHD, anxiety, autism, and down syndrome. At Ursinus College, I was a member of the Best Buddies club. We worked with adults mostly with intellectual disabilities, like...
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Bettina B.


Drexel Hill, PA

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Happy And Caring Special Education Teacher/Care Provider

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Hi. My name is Bettina I am a Special Education Teacher Major in Teaching Intellectually Challenged students. I have 5 years working experience. I have worked with children and young adults with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Hearing Impaired, Verbally Impaired, Fragile X, and many more. I have work experience in residential...
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Kelly J.


Upper Darby, PA

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available Part-Time

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I have a Master's in Special Education. I have worked with students with learning differences, Down Syndrome, and ASD. I believe that all children deserve to be understood and provided with excellent care.
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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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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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I worked at Elwyn for 5 years with children, youth and adults who have have Downs Syndrome, Cereal Palsy, severe mental impairments and delays and I have worked with indivuals with Autism. I love helping and caring for people.
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Vanessa B.


Philadelphia, PA

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hello. I'm an experienced certified Para-educator, my specialty is caring for children with multiple needs, such as Vision disorders, and other Special Needs. The school that I work at have children that have autism , Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome etc., some on the autism spectrum, we're all trained to work with these children....
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Karen V.


Drexel Hill, PA

$20-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

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MY Name is Karen. I have had 30 plus experience IN ECD I Have had experience as a Nanny as Well as An Assistant Director In A Pre School I have had experience IN preparing a pre School with NAYEC as well as Universal Pre School. I have had EXP with an infant center as Well as being a private nanny Working Experience with...
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Briona C.


Upper Darby, PA

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Mature And Have 4 Years Experience With Youth. Have Worked With Children With Autism And ADHD

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I have worked with children with special needs since 2013 mostly in school based environments. (ADHD, ODD, AUTISM, DOWN SYNDROME, ETC) Also have experience with intense behaviors. I have been a personal care aide and classroom assistant for a special ed teacher the past for 5 years. Also have worked in a Daycare for a couple...
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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 H.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For A Summer Nannying Job

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I am an energetic and fun person who loves getting to work with children. I have a lot of experience working with a wide range of ages, ranging from babies-12 years old. I have two younger sisters, so I grew up watching them and learning how to interact with all ages. One of my sisters has Down Syndrome, so I grew up with a lot...
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Vanessa B.


Philadelphia, PA

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello, my Name Is Vanessa I'm A Certified Para-educator Working In Early Childhood Education

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I've been working teaching children with special needs for over 18 years, at a local school in the Early Childhood Department in my community. Some of the children I work with have numerous diagnosis, like Cerebral Palsy, Blindness, Down Syndrome, Autism, or children on the Spectrum. These are just a few of some of the diagnosis...
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Karen V.


Drexel Hill, PA

$22-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Preschool Teacher/Ass Director

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I have been involved in the early childhood development field for over 30 years, I majored in child development in college. I have worked with infants through grade school, I also was an assistant director at a preschool in Los Angeles for nine years I have taught infants through Elementary school, also experience teaching...

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Wayne, 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.

Renee W.

5.0

was always on time and could count on

- Care member

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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