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Special needs adult care in Chadds Ford, PA

My brother struggles with autism and ADHD so I understand how to care for those with cognitive disabilities; but am also happy to help with other disabilities and people in need. I have a car and am a freshman in college! Would love to be a friend and helper to whoever needs it!

Sandy M.


Chadds Ford, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Seasoned Professional With High Level Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked for 20 years in the health care field. I have experience with meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities, managing chronic health problems in both the pediatric and aging population. I love animals and enjoy keeping a good sense of humor!
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Samantha D.


West Chester, PA

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Nursing Student Looking For Summer Work!

Hi! My name is Samantha. I graduated from Shippensburg University in 2016 with my bachelors in sociology. I am currently in nursing school at Delaware County Community College and looking for child care or senior care opportunities. I have a lot of experience in homecare, nursing home, and working with children with special...
Samantha can also help with: Home modification, respite care, hospice services, visiting nurse, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Samantha is amazing! We love her. She is like part of our family now. She is very caring and is patient with my dad. Highly recommend her!"

Diane C.

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Lauren K.


Wilmington, DE

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Lauren. I'm 18. I have worked at Aaron's acres summer camp, Schreiber pediatric summer camp, and other activities at Schreiber. I am willing to help however I can, run errands, cook, and do housework. I will be starting online classes in the fall. I hope to be a youth counselor. Willing to do recurring or one time work....
5.0
"Lauren was on time and very good with my boys! I will definitely have her babysit again!"

Whitney T.

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Julia B.


Wilmington, DE

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver, Teacher And Behavioral Therapist (part Time & Occasional Work Only)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, thank you for looking at my profile! I live in Wilmington, DE. I currently work for Nemours Children's Hospital. My experiences range from coordinator, teacher, behavioral technician & caregiver for various ages, disabilities and backgrounds. I have a younger brother with Autism, a niece and nephew who I love with all my...
5.0
"Julia is a wonderful young lady caring for our 17 year old special needs daughter. She is responsible, caring and supportive to our daughter's needs. We are grateful to find her."

Betsy N.

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Aretha J.


Wilmington, DE

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Over 5 years of the hands-on experience in care giving arena, providing ongoing care to adults, and the disabled. Highly skilled in assisting clients in various activities associated with daily living, such as: bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, and transportation. Ability to get along with clients of different cultures and...
Aretha can also help with: Dementia, transportation, light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"She has been a wonderful, competent and thoughtful caregiver and companion. She has kept mom safe and secure. We hope to continue having Aretha as needed in the future. "

Linda R.

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Maureen T.


West Chester, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of six children ranging in age from 10 to 24. In addition to their care, I have aided my elder parents through the end of their lives. My father suffered from Alzheimer's for his last five years and I assisted my mother with his care. My mother suffered several strokes in her final years. I cared for her full-time...
Maureen can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia
5.0
"We hired Maureen to spend mornings with my mother who had stage 5 Alzheimers that advanced over the time she was cared for by Maureen. Maureen was a Godsend in our lives. She was all of the hoped for, punctual, professional, kind, but then went far above and beyond...

Jean A.

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Janet T.


Wilmington, DE

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

Janet T.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked for several families for the last 7 1/2 years. I'm currently with a family in Downingtown. Previously, I worked for seven years with the family in Bryn Mawr. I'm a mother of three my eldest has special needs. I also took care of my mother for six years in my home she was a stroke victim. As you can see I am...
Janet can also help with: Personal care, transportation, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
I am currently a companion for a special needs woman 1 day a week. Transporting her for errands, social interactions in the community, safety, and friendship. I enjoy our time together helping her. I am looking for 1 or 2 days more helping your loved one.
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, transportation
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Angela J.


West Chester, PA

$16-22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Evening/Weekend Care Giver Available

I am a mother of 4 beautiful children, all of whom are older, and four grand babies. I have a passion for helping & caring for people. I have been a caregiver for over 7 years now & was a CNA years ago before changing career paths, but came back to working hands on with individuals on a part time basis. Experience with Special...
Angela can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
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Lisa L.


Wilmington, DE

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have over 10 years of a variety of care experiences, from nannying to my work as a nurse.
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Gabrielle E.


West Chester, PA

$17-22/hr

Adult Autistic Helping Little Autistics

I was diagnosed with autism at age 10. I used to not talk in school and would not understand social cues. Now I'm a young woman in college and am an honors student. Being neurodivergent is a strength that few people recognize. I can act as a mentor for younger neurodivergents and members of the spectrum operating based on my...
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Elizabeth L.


West Chester, PA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Knowledge

I have work with seniors doing some care or total care, I have experience with special people since I worked for an agency before and I had to care for some special kids,
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Katie S.


Hockessin, DE

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

While Ive never personally cared for a special needs person on my own, I have a lot of patience and am willing to learn and be teachable. I love children and working with them!
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Michelle R.


Wilmington, DE

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Aide/Special Needs Aide

To provide care to children and adults who have special needs that render them unable to perform regular daily tasks such as feeding, bathing, and cleaning themselves. Medication reminder, ADL task, assisting with their Education, helping with homework assignments, life skill in and out of the home, and job readiness to join the...
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Caitlin S.


Wilmington, DE

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

First Grade Teacher

Hello! I am certified in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and Special Education and I hold my Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been a first grade teacher for the past five years at a charter school in Wilmington and prior to that, worked with children in various summer camp, babysitting, and...
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Emma C.


Wilmington, DE

$30-50/hr

Loving, Gentle Senior Caregiver

I grew up with a disabled grandfather who I spent a great deal of time with. I learned a lot about caring for people in my time with him. I have been a nanny for the last 4 years, and have since expanded into home cleaning and organization. I am looking to spend time with people, and provide caregiving in any way I can. I look...
Emma can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep
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Hailee S.


Wilmington, DE

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Care Provider

Hello, my name is Hailee. I am currently enrolled at Del tech and majoring in nursing. That has always been my dream since I was little. I want to eventually work at a children's hospital after a couple years at Christiana. I am also a gymnastics coach and love it! I love children, helping people, and animals. I also love...
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Suzanne M.


Garnet Valley, PA

$38/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs

I am PA Registered Nurse who took care of an advanced dementia patient in 2017 for 6 months. Recently cared for 94-year-old patient with dementia for 5 years. I've handled all medications, doctors appointments, food shopping/errands, and gone for many enjoyable car rides as well. I enjoy taking care of the elderly and it is my...
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Amanda D.


Kennett Square, PA

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Caretaker By Choice

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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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Chadds Ford, PA

Samantha D.

5.0

Samantha is amazing! We love her. She is like part of our family now. She is very caring and is patient with my dad. Highly recommend her!

- Diane C.

Lauren K.

5.0

Lauren was on time and very good with my boys! I will definitely have her babysit again!

- Whitney T.

Julia B.

5.0

Julia is a wonderful young lady caring for our 17 year old special needs daughter. She is responsible, caring and supportive to our daughter's needs. We are grateful to find her.

- Betsy N.

Aretha J.

5.0

She has been a wonderful, competent and thoughtful caregiver and companion. She has kept mom safe and secure. We hope to continue having Aretha as needed in the future.

- Linda R.

Maureen T.

5.0

We hired Maureen to spend mornings with my mother who had stage 5 Alzheimers that advanced over the time she was cared for by Maureen. Maureen was a Godsend in our lives. She was all of the hoped for, punctual, professional, kind, but then went far above and beyond in her attentive loving care to my...

- Jean A.

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