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Robin J.

Retired Special Education Teacher

Abington, PA

from
$28/hr
5 years experience
I am a retired Special Education Teacher with 33 years of teaching experience. I have a wealth of practical and in house experience and skills pertaining to students on the Spectrum. Looking for a few hours to help families.
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Montse G.

Experienced Childcare Professional

Horsham, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Montse, and I am an experienced child-care professional with experience working with children ages 3mo-18. I have lived abroad in China, Spain, Mexico and Ireland before and am excited to connect with a family that values cultural immersion. My first language is actually Spanish, and would love to share my...

Rachel G. says "Montse is great with kids! Incredibly patient. I have worked with her many different times and she is respectful of different abilities of the children...

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Medina I.

Part Time/ Full Time Nanny & Babysitter Available!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
When I became a nanny in college I never knew it would change my life the way it has. Working with children is not only my career choice but it's my passion. From being an after school turor, to caring for children with special needs, I have succeeded in teaching as well as learning from children in a way I didn't know was...

Sarah B. says "Medina is a wonderful caregiver. She is very dependable. Always punctual. We trust her implicitly with our daughter. We should also mention that our...

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Irene H.

Experience, With Mental Illness, Dementia, Diabetes

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Tatianna R.

Special Needs Nanny

Palmyra, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience
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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Naleena D.

Creative And Fun Tutor, Homeschooler, Nanny

Ambler, PA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Naleena and I have worked as a substitute teacher, special needs aide and nanny with over 10+ years of experience with children of all ages. I have two wonderful children who have excelled academically with full college scholarships but most importantly are kind and productive individuals. I have a Bachelor's...

Noemi A. says "Naleena cared for my son from when he was 6 to 8 months old. She exceeded all expectations, she has been wonderful for many reasons. She brings a lot of...

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Greta R.

Part-time Evening And Weekend Care Giving

Bala Cynwyd, PA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a special education teacher who has worked with children preschool to 12th grade with various needs including emotional support. As an individual and family, I have been on the care team for friends and family with medical conditions.
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Asia H.

Paraprofessional 03-2023-01-2024 Daycare Assistant 04-2022-01-2023 Nanny 01-2022-07-2023

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello families! I am a 19-year-old babysitter trying to find a full time job. Anydays work for me, preferably 7am-5 p.m. but I am VERY flexible. I would prefer to use the families nanny car, I have a clean driving record and is licensed. I am asking for $22-27 an hour depending on the families number of children and the workload...

Ceylan T. says "Asia came for a visit and was full of energy. She interacted with my daughter and within minutes was having a great time with her. Asia has a bubbly...

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Tkeyah G.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
5 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello , My Name Is T'keyah . I Am 30 Years Old & I Live In Philadelphia Pa , I Adore Kids & I've Been Working In The Childcare Field For 5 Years . I Have Worked With All Types Of Children Including Special Needs . I'm Currently Available All Summer . Please Message Me If Your Interested .

Darius B. says "T'Keyah is a wonderful woman. She is great with people, especially children. She's loving and caring and extremely kind."

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Kiesha W.

Ambler, PA

4.5(1)
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$10/hr
3 years experience
Hello, my name is Keisha, and I am looking for a companionship opportunity, with lite housekeeping, meal prep, travel,laundry and if needed can give medication, need something Mon-Fri, and maybe one day on a weekend. I have worked with people who has Mental Health and Intellectual development disabilities, and also children and...

Sandy B. says "Kiesha has empathy for other people .She would give you the shirt off her back or do whatever she could to help you . Kiesha is a fantastic person to work...

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Tasneem A.

Narberth, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Tasneem (tess-neem). I am excited to create a caring and memorable experience for you and your child. I have taken First Aid and CPR training classes in the past, and am willing to get the certification renewed. I believe in treating children with kindness and compassion and will tend to their needs. I am an older...

Care Member says "I’ve had a pleasure of having Tasneem nanny for me for the last three months. During the interview process, I was impressed by her caregiving experience...

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Ariana B.

Part Time Babysitter/nanny.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I've been working with children since I was 18. . I've worked as an assistant preschool teacher with children ages 1-6 at 2 Montessori schools and a Reggio-Waldorf inspired nature preschool. I have also worked at a residence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 2 years and have extensive experience...

Vanessa H. says "I was in town for a wedding and didn't know anyone that could watch my daughter. This was my first time leaving my 1 year old with anyone other than...

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Karen D.

Mount Airy And Vicinity Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have worked as a social worker for over 25 years with children in a variety of settings. In the past few years I have worked as a substitute teacher in the school district of Phila as well as with individual children with special needs.
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Joy M.

Childcare Provider And Nurture Caregiver.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Joy! I'm a full-time Personal Care Assistant and Behavioral Health Technician with over 25 years of experience caring for children, including those with special needs. I've raised my own kids and love supporting children who are non-verbal, autistic, or have developmental and behavioral challenges. I'm CPR Instructor...

Katrina C. says "Joy is awesome!! She worked with my son for a few yrs and when I tell you she's the best she's the best!! Professional and dependable. Kids love her. Joy...

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Mary Norieta M.

Ambler, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Compassionate and Experienced Caregiver Available for Part-Time Work Hello! My name is Mary, looking for part-time work. I am a full-time Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and a MedTech with over 16 years of experience in retirement communities. I also have hands-on experience as a babysitter and truly enjoy providing care for...

Rose M. says "Mary is very trustworthy, responsible, caring and thoughtful. She helped take care of our kids and household tasks, including dishes, laundry and keeping...

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Patti C.

Part-Time Caregiver Available, Seniors, Errands, Disabled

Blue Bell, PA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am presently seeking a part-time position as a companion/community navigator providing help in and out of the home.

Gene C. says "Patti worked with me both inside and outside my home for about 5 months for 25 hours per week to provide companionship and help while I was in a very...

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Leslie M.

Special Needs Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Rebecca S. says "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...

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Michelle P.

Crafty And Creative!

Hatboro, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I've been babysitting since I was 14. I've watched a variety of ranges from infant to teens as well as one child at a time up to five at once! I'm a certified early education teacher currently teaching 1st grade where I have worked for 4 years. I also worked in a daycare for 5 years, floating through the infant room up to...

Care Member says "Michelle has provided caregiving services for our 4 and 2 year olds. She doesn’t just ‘babysit’, she engages with the children through play, art...

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Lori-ann W.

Helping And Doing Whatever Is Needed To Help Client And Family.

Warminster, PA

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
My specialty is adults with Special Needs and Adults with disabilities. Caregiver/helper/companion/cook/driver/cleaning/organizer. Experienced in many aspects of customer service. Experienced in learning ways to help and adjust to individual/family needs. My gift is my ability to be very flexible, and to always show-up to do...

Care Member says "Lori is kind, knowledgeable, skilled, reliable, trustworthy and efficient. She currently works for our family and has done so for four years. She cared...

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Dacia B.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I was an ABA therapist for many years, specializing in Early Intervention. Since September 2020, I have helped children ages 5-12, with virtual schooling, including homework help and tutoring as needed. I tutored children ages 4-6 in preschool/school skills. I have been a caregiver for children, in 5 different families, ages 5...

Care Member says "I don’t have enough words to express my love and appreciation for Dacia!! She began with us when my older son was about to turn two. They had an instant...

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  • The average post rate is $28.00/hr as of June 2025

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Special Needs Caregivers in Abington, PA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Montse G.

Montse is great with kids! Incredibly patient. I have worked with her many different times and she is respectful of different abilities of...

- Rachel G.

Medina I.

Medina is a wonderful caregiver. She is very dependable. Always punctual. We trust her implicitly with our daughter. We should also mention...

- Sarah B.

Naleena D.

Naleena cared for my son from when he was 6 to 8 months old. She exceeded all expectations, she has been wonderful for many reasons. She...

- Noemi A.

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