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Kara B.


West Chester, PA

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Kara and I am a junior at West Chester University. I babysat for families in my development all throughout highschool and am one of six children myself. I have a lot of experience with caring for children inside and outside of my house. My youngest sister has down syndrome, so I am also educated in caring for...
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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$40-58/hr • 5 yrs exp

Excellent Care For Special Needs

5.0

(2)

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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 my daughter for a little over a year! She has been a savior. She is very patient. My daughter is not very cooperative. She wants to do what she wants to do. Margaret has a...

Reviewed by Carmen V.

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Renee W.


Norristown, PA

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny

5.0

(1)

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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

(3)

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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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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Child And Special Needs Sitter

5.0

(1)

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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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Karen V.


Drexel Hill, PA

$22-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Preschool Teacher/Ass Director

5.0

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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...
5.0
"Karen was my daughter's preschool teacher at Family Nurturing Center and became a dear friend of ours ever since. She absolutely adored Karen and they lovingly referred to each other as "sista." Karen always...

Reviewed by Deborah G.

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Marissa C.


West Grove, PA

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

4.8

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Hello! My name is Marissa I am 26 years old. I currently work as a full time medical assistant in a community based mental health clinic. Qualities include very compassionate, cheerful, dependable and organized young woman with great attention to detail and focus on individualized needs of my clientele. Prior to working in the...
5.0
"Marissa was a big help to me during my first few days after hip replacement surgery. Very nice and attentive! I would hire her again."

Reviewed by Stephen L.

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Rita R.


Upper Darby, PA

$22-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Healthcare Provider

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Hello, I have 10 years experience with special needs, down syndrome and spinal cord injury. I'm COVID vaccinated. Have an insured car. I am an non-smoker. I enjoy the arts, music, gardening, walks, working out. Look forward to talking with you.
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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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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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Hello! I have worked with individuals with special needs from a very young age. My brother has Down Syndrome as well as Autism. I currently work as and occupational therapy assistant with children from ages 3-10 with Autism. In clinical experiences I have also worked with individuals with Cerebral Palsy and a variety of other...
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Cristen S.


Marcus Hook, PA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Cristen

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I've been a caretaker since I was 19 years old and 31. I just moved here from Kansas a year ago I live in the Glenolden area. I am only looking for something part time. I am at Hall coach with Herbalife Nutrition. I am also a certified Death Doula and slowly, but surely stepping into that I am single with no kids without being...
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Andrea T.


Brookhaven, PA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Care

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I worked for an agency who supervised mentally challenged adults. I dispensed medications, helped with hygiene, socialized with them and provided every day care. I also work for a family as a one on one to a woman with down syndrome. My experience with children range from pre school to high school. I was a substitute teacher in...
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Katie W.


Morgantown, PA

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Available In Reading Area

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I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults who have been diagnosed with Autism, Down's Syndrome, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, and Multiple Personality Disorder. I have done many tasks and activities with these children, including meal making, baking, meal serving, brief changing,...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in West Chester, PA

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.

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

Karen V.

5.0

Karen was my daughter's preschool teacher at Family Nurturing Center and became a dear friend of ours ever since. She absolutely adored Karen and they lovingly referred to each other as "sista." Karen always made her feel special and loved. She would take extra time when she couldn't sleep to pet...

- Deborah G.

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