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Susan H.


Jenkintown, PA

$14-20/hr2 yrs exp

I was a direct support professional for two years and a manager of the group home I worked at for at least a year and a half out of the two years. I took care of individuals with intellectual disability . I worked for an agency so I had all the necessary training on behaviors and how to take care the best way! I had a lot of fun...
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Kristen D.


Hatboro, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a childcare provider (infants through teens/young adults) experienced with various special needs. I've worked with children with autism both in school and home settings. I have experience as an instructional assistant (four years) in ABA/autistic classrooms and as a behavior therapist. I work with kids/students on life,...
5.0
"Kristen is extremely kind, professional and has an amazing sense of work ethic. She also doesn't get rattled easily, which was a huge plus point when working with my special needs son."

Hema G.

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Rustal J.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Assistant

Hi ! I know it is very hard to put your trust to anyone specially leaving your love ones to them but I guarantee you that I will do my very best to take care of them. I am a CPR CERTIFIED and FIRST AID CERTIFIED. I have a knowledge in doing this job for almost 5 years now which is caregiving is my only source of income. I would...
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Gabriela B.


Bensalem, PA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Fun & Energetic Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Gabriela. I am 21 years old, and I have 3 years of experience. I also took care of my grandma that was an Alzheimer's patient. I also have lots of experience with childcare. I can help with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and errands. I am CPR & first aid certified.
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Margaret C.


Horsham, PA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

34 Years Experience College Graduate In Social Wor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I have a Bachelors in Social Work with concentrations in Psychology, Sociology and Special Education. I have 20+years of Home Health Care experience. I also have experience with diverse populations. My expertise is with Dementia/ Alzheimer's patients. I am compassionate, empathetic, caring and knowledgeable about...
Margaret can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, specialized care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Maggie was very kind and diligent in her role as a companion for my mother who has mid stage Alzheimer's. She took my mom to appointments and various activities. She was always timely and kept me in the loop regarding things she noticed about my mom or offered...

Azlen T.

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Chosa W.


Elkins Park, PA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

I am a Certified Nursing assistant with 10 years experience and a graduate from Community College of Philadelphia, majored in Behavioral Health and human services. Am a compassionate and very dedicated person with empathy and caring. Through my job as a CNA, I have helped different families in taking care of their loved ones by...
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Nadine I.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 4 years of experience working with students with cognitive and physical disabilities in the classroom and even at a horse stable! My goal is to practice therapeutic play techniques as well as cognitive behavioral techniques to help your child succeed and progress.
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Devon K.


Hatboro, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I've taken care of some amazing men and women! Some have needed full hands on assistance for their daily living activities such as showering, wound dressings, and medication administration. Others have just needed a helping hand and someone to converse with while helping around the house. I have helped cook meals and clean when...
Devon can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"She is a wonderful, bubbly person to be around, excellent in her care-giving skills, 100% focused on who she is caring for. I would be more than happy to hire her again if our schedules aligned."

Ellen S.

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Gabrielle N.


Philadelphia, PA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Looking To Help In Whatever Way I Can To Make Your Life Better

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I care for adults/ seniors and children with disabilities/ physical limitations. I have a certificate for completing a course for advanced senior care and I am CPR certified and I own my own defibulator, dechocker, pulse ox, Portable nebulazer. I have experience with Hoyer lifts for those who are bed ridden. I am very...
Gabrielle can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, home modification, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Gabrielle is a wonderful caregiver. She goes above and beyond the call of duty. To say that she is a good person would be an understatement. She is reliable, punctual and caring. I could go on about all of her good qualities, but I feel her greatest quality is her...

Gary P.

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Damaris M.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time - Full Time Caregiver

I have worked with Devereux Foundation and Community Interactions Inc for a combined 20+ years. Most of my experience is in adult home programs caring for 21-65 yr old clients. The client population requires care for behavioral, emotional, and cognitive disabilities including, but not limited to: cooking, personal care, ADLs and...
Damaris can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Damaris took great care of my family member. She was upbeat and pleasant and dedicated to providing a safe environment at all times. "

Care member

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Dora S.


Philadelphia, PA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello I have worked with the elderly who have dementia. I am happy to do meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, and errands.
5.0
"Dora did a 1 month overnight care role for my elderly mother three times a week. She was lovely to interact with, kind, compassionate, communicative, punctual, and patient with my mom who could become very anxious at night. Dora played my moms fav game, Rumikub...

Marilyn B.

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Yuan T.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Available To Provide Care

I am an energetic, patient, reliable, and fun certified Special Education teacher with over 16 years of experience of working with students with a wide range of disabilities. In my teaching career I have worked with elementary, middle, and high school students. My students have various needs ranging from Autism, learning...
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working with Yuan for the last four years. I've seen first hand how much she loves working with children of all abilities. She works hard to get to know each and every student personally and create lessons that are not only tailored to...

Michelle R.

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Irene H.


Philadelphia, PA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Experience, With Mental Illness, Dementia, Diabetes

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Patience is my Virtue... I am highly adaptable, love caring for those with special needs, and ready to begin helping a new family...
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Lori-ann W.


Warminster, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

To Help Another You Must Show Up

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced caregiver with a heart. You all need compassion/understanding and support. Going above and beyond with availability and all needs for whole family! Specializes in long term, paralysis, MS, etc Special Needs of all ages, but not limited to. Silent Blessings Check out my reviews! My gift is seeing all the little things...
5.0
"When I first met Lori I knew she would be the perfect fit for caring for my family member with progressing MS. She said to me that she wanted a job where she truly felt needed and one where she could make a difference in the quality of not only her clients life,...

Kristine I.

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Pamela T.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certify Nurses Assistant, Home Health Aid, & Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Having over 20 years of experience in the nursing community has been rewarding to me. I gain my experiences in long term care facilities, hospitals, medical clinics and home health care which enabled me to develop nurses skills and techniques. My background experience is Surgery recovery, Fall risk, Alzheimer, Dementia, Cancer,...
5.0
"She is a very caring person and has a lot of patience. She takes a lot of pride in what she does. You can count on her!"

Anna S.

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Mora D.


Hatboro, PA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Education Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a student at Montgomery County Community College majoring in Early Childhood Education and plan on obtaining my Associates Degree in 2021. Then, I hope to transfer to Temple University to earn my Master's Degree in Special Education. For the past, 3 years, I have been working as a Bus Aide for Students with Special Needs at...
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Leslie M.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years+ experience in education, and for the past five years, have learned to care for my Grandson, who has a Rare Brain Disease. I'm now experienced with setting up G-tube feedings, administering medications through a port, CPAP setup, Physical Therapy exercises for immobility, respiratory treatments including using a...
5.0
"Leslie has worked for my family for this school year as my son's in-school educational aid. Leslie is knowledgeable, professional, and caring. She has built a special relationship with my son where he is supported in school, and we are kept fully informed of his...

Rebecca S.

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Jennifer L.


Horsham, PA

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and have worked for two and a half years in home health care with a variety of seniors ranging from multiple different special needs I have also worked three years in a long term nursing home for seniors with dementia/Alzheimer. I spent one and a half year in a residential care home for adults...
Jennifer can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I’ve worked with Jen for a few years on nightshift. she is very dedicated and reliable. "

Care member

I currently attend Gwynedd Mercy University where I am a member of the Best Buddies program. Best buddies strives to make connections with those who have special needs. My best buddy is named Brent and we do a variety of activities to strengthen our friendship.
5.0
"We appreciated the opportunity to interview Ashley. She was punctual and communicated well leading up to our meeting. We liked her a lot; in the end it turns out she thought it might not be the best fit for her, which we respect. That's all good & comes with the...

Tim D.

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Tatianna R.


Palmyra, NJ

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

Hi, my name is Tatianna. I just got married; I've been working with special needs children since I was 14 at special needs daycares, as a babysitter and a nanny. I have a lot of skills specifically with autistic children as a result of my brothers diagnosis. I am in school currently, online, to be a special needs pediatric...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Jenkintown, PA

Kristen D.

5.0

Kristen is extremely kind, professional and has an amazing sense of work ethic. She also doesn't get rattled easily, which was a huge plus point when working with my special needs son.

- Hema G.

Margaret C.

5.0

Maggie was a godsend to me and my mother. Mom was suffering from dementia thus feeling depressed and anxious. Maggie treated mom with dignity and brought joy to the house and to mom with her lively personality and delicious cooking! I always knew mom was in good hands when Maggie was around. She was...

- Sarah W.

Devon K.

5.0

Devon provided dependable, loving care and companionship to our dad who was living in a nursing home. She found out his favorite treats and activities and always made him smile and truly enjoy life. From taking him on walks and taking a true interest in his life and stories, to bringing him games...

- Debi S.

Gabrielle N.

5.0

I spoke with 10 applicants and interviewed 5. Of all the applicants Ellie was the most qualified by far especially with my mom's medical condition (diabetes). Ellie had all the certifications we were looking for and more. She immediately developed a relationship with my Mom and was always available...

- Brian G.

Damaris M.

5.0

Damaris took great care of my family member. She was upbeat and pleasant and dedicated to providing a safe environment at all times.

- Care member

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