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Robin J.


Abington, PA

$28-30/hr5 yrs exp

Retired Special Education Teacher

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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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Jamie D.


Abington, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Certified Nurses Assistant/PCT Available Part Time

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10+ years in the medical field. Caring, loving, & dependable. Registered nurse for 5 years looking for part time as needed services.
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Medina I.


Philadelphia, PA

$24-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time/ Full Time Nanny & Babysitter Available!

5.0

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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...
5.0
"Medina is such a great caregiver. She was always on time and caring and courteous. The kids loved her. She is a very warm person and an amazing caregiver for kids "

Reviewed by Savannah E.

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Tasneem A.


Narberth, PA

$18/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
"I recently hired Tasneem to take care of my 10 year old son after school. She has done an excellent job- very responsible, dependable and communicative. She also helps me out around the house. I highly...

Reviewed by Danielle P.

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Devon K.


Hatboro, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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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...
5.0
"Devon took care of my mom who was totally dependent with end-stage Alzheimer's. She was a great help to us. She is organized and thorough. Not only is she knowledgeable about proper care but she also has a...

Reviewed by Althea S.

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Devon K.


Hatboro, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver - RN Graduate

5.0

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I genuinely care. I have 10+ years of hands on care with special needs. I am comfortable helping with daily living activities and personal care. I've helped with everything from going on daily errands, movies, parks, and toileting care. When helping with anyone I care about safety and the personal happiness.
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Jada F.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi my name is Jada and I am 19 years old. I would describe myself as patient, loving, and caring when it comes to children. When it comes to entertaining a child while teaching them new things, I'm your person. I love to get creative. I enjoy doing arts and crafts. I've worked with children for 5+ years now. I started...
5.0
"Jada currently cares for my 9 month old daughter and she is great with her. She has a very gentle, calm and patient demeanor. She does various activities with my infant to help her learn through play and she is...

Reviewed by Charnele D.

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Mora D.


Hatboro, PA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Empathetic College Student Majoring In Early Childhood & Special Ed.

5.0

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Hello families, My name is Mora. In 2021, I graduated from Montgomery County Community College with my A. S. in Early Childhood Education. For the past five years, I have learned from and made many connections with children. I have worked for Centennial School District as a Bus Aide and a Paraprofessional/ One-on-One for...
5.0
"Mora is wonderful with my daughter with autism: loving, fun, encouraging, and engaged. I am very grateful for the service she provides my family and my daughter always looks forward to seeing her. The best!"

Reviewed by Sarah D.

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Pamela T.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

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

5.0

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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!"

Reviewed by Anna S.

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Sharon B.


Southampton, PA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi. I have been lucky enough to be a mom of two young men for the past 24 plus years. With over 10 years in child care / household management, I am that person who can make a " mothers" life easy. Let me help to not only take care of your children but organize your life. From party planning for your kids to holiday shopping and...
5.0
"Sharon is the most amazing addition to my life! She is dependable, organized and so good to my girls. I would recommend her hands down to anyone who is looking! She will remain a part of our lives forever :)"

Reviewed by Annisha Z.

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Kristen D.


Hatboro, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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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."

Reviewed by Hema G.

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Georgia R.


Elkins Park, PA

$18-40/hr7 yrs exp

Weekend Sitter

5.0

(3)

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Hi! I'm Georgia, and I'm an MFA student at Rosemont College. I work as a Personal Care Assistant to middle schoolers during the week and I am available to help you on weekend nights. I have 7+ years paid experience, including infants, special needs, and non-verbal children. I also have 3 years vet experience (if you have pets!).
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"Georgia arrived right on time and prepared to work. She was very personable and followed directions very well even though she had to care for 2 boys very close to age and under 2 years old. I would recommend...

Reviewed by Dunja C.

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Kara C.


Plymouth Meeting, PA

$20-25/hr4 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...
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"Kara is our neighbor and has taken care of our kids (almost 5 year-old girl and 3 year-old boy) for some time. It is really important to us that someone isn't just watching our kids, but that we have someone...

Reviewed by Lisa S.

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Megan B.


Philadelphia, PA

$14-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Babysitter!

5.0

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I've been babysitting kids since I was in 8th grade and have loved working with kids of all ages in jobs at a daycare, after school program, and in my job as an instructor at a school for learners with autism. I'm looking to babysit while I transition between jobs. In my spare time, I like to be creative with calligraphy...
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"If I could give 6 stars, I would. I have 4 children 8 and under and Megan is one of 2 people that I trust to take care of all four at one. She is responsible, caring and lots of fun. She is gentle but not a...

Reviewed by Care member

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Damara B.


Philadelphia, PA

$17/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi My name is Damara. I have 10 years of experience working with children of different ages and personalities. I see the value in being a good role model and meet each kids special needs. I have worked in kindergarten, elementary school and been a par professional. I love working with children and see them grow and be a part of...
5.0
"Damara was excellent last minute, took good care of my 12-yr old autistic and highly energetic son. Happy hiring her again!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Ariana B.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny/special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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I've been working with children since I was 18. I've worked at a summer camp for people with special needs, in High Falls NY, Camp Oasis in Dobbs Ferry NY, the Lindley G. in Branchville, New Jersey and most recently at Preschool summer camp in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. I've worked as an assistant preschool teacher with...
5.0
"Ariana was great with our 3 year old daughter! She has a speech delay and Ariana was really good at working with her. I would highly recommend her to other families."

Reviewed by Natalie L.

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Melissa V.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Nannie Available

5.0

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Hi! I am 27 and a patient, compassionate nanny with 7+ years of experience caring for children ages 6 months to 12 years. I currently work as a behavioral specialist at an elementary school and have 5 years of experience being a Behavioral Health Technician for kids with behavioral problems and disabilities. I treat all children...
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"Melissa took care of my daughter from 5 months old. She is kind, caring and timely! Highly recommend."

Reviewed by Christina F.

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Matthew R.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-40/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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I have experience working with the elderly in home since living in Santa Cruz, California. I moved to Philadelphia and have enjoyed very much my experience working for some great families. My references will show that I have developed outstanding relationships with my employers and have proved that I can relate well and adapt to...
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"Matthew is kind and inquisitive with the people he serves and his coworkers as well. His clients/students miss him very much!"

Reviewed by MARJORIE L.

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Nadine I.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

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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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Tatianna R.


Palmyra, NJ

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

5.0

(1)

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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 caregiver reviews in Abington, PA

Medina I.

5.0

Medina is a wonderful caregiver. She is very dependable. Always punctual. We trust her implicitly with our daughter. We should also mention that our daughter loves Medina which says so much.

- Sarah B.

Tasneem A.

5.0

I hired Tasneem to care for my 10 year old son after school. She also takes care of my 2 dogs, cat and does household chores. She has been fantastic! She is very dependable, organized and responsible. I highly recommend her for all of your caregiving needs.

- Care member

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.

Jada F.

5.0

Jada currently cares for my 9 month old daughter and she is great with her. She has a very gentle, calm and patient demeanor. She does various activities with my infant to help her learn through play and she is always reinforcing the skills I'm working on with my daughter. We feel blessed to have...

- Charnele D.

Mora D.

5.0

My first three children left my care at the age of three for the first time when they entered preschool; that was very hard for me. When I got pregnant with my fourth child, it was with great trepidation that embarked on the search for childcare once my maternity leave was over. I can't even begin...

- Bianca M.

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