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Andrea L.

Fully Trained And Experienced End Of Life Death Doula.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
companionship
hospice services
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Andrea. I was born to be a caretaker. A caretaker who is kind, caring, respectful and loves listening to stories. I care for children and adults. I have way more experience than most with a very warm bedside manner. Take a look at all reviews from childcare, special needs and senior care to see the care I...

John B. says "Andrea is exceptionally caring, patient and most understanding of the needs of the elderly. She cared for our 92 year old mother who is dealing with...

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Linda M.

Part Time Caregiver And Pet Sitter

Morton, PA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hi, I'm available to provide services any time on the weekends as well as early mornings, evenings from 6 p.m. on, Monday through Friday. I'm a mom to three lovely girls, all in college so I have experience with infants all the way through teenage years. I also have experience with children with special needs and am an...

Shamita C. says "Linda babysits our 3 kids (ages 8, 6, and 3) on a regular basis. She relates wonderfully to all our children (including our 3-year old with ASD), and...

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Judith J.

Media, PA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Thank you for your time and consideration now and in the future! ! I reside in Media and I work part time for an Agency in Exton I was interested in picking up more hours Special needs care available. I work in there Wisconsin school district of kettle moraine with the special-needs boy from 2nd to 11th grade and also had...

Christian R. says "I have Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III, so I use a wheelchair and I have brittle bones. Judy was my aid in school from 2nd grade to 11th grade....

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Mariana A.

Mariana - Experienced Care-provider

Woodlyn, PA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 10+ yrs of experience. I've worked with multiple children, twins, elderly and special needs. I am a mother my self and understand the struggle parents have when it comes to finding someone trustworthy and reliable. I do tutoring, transportation, back up, overnights, vacation and on call childcare. I care for children in...

Elizabeth M. says "We hired Mariana for babysitting our daughter and she was fabulous!! She went above and beyond taking excellent care of our daughter, giving her...

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Lela T.

Experienced Child Care Provider Available

Glenolden, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
Loving Nanny who's been in the field of working with children for 18+ years. I've worked for the School District of Philadelphia as a classroom assistant for special needs children. Department of Human services as an office manager for low income Children and Department of Parks & Recreation where I was a director for at risk...

Care Member says "Lela was our nanny for about a year from the time our son was 5 months old to 17 months old. She is extremely patient, energetic, creative, and kind....

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Theresa B.

PT/FT Caregiver For Infants & Toddlers

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
I have a absolute passion for caring for people, which is what originally brought me to this site. However, I also have 7 years of experience working with infants and toddlers. My 3 year experiences at a daycare/summer camp educated and gave me the experience I have. During school hours, I was responsible for not only ensuring...

Erica B. says "I would love to provide you with a review for Theresa. She help me to take care of my youngest daughter from a newborn and now as needed. My daughter is...

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Ana M.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello families. Available between July 1-July 5 My name is Ana. I am a full time nanny M-F but since it's summer and I have my school break I am looking for extras on weekends. I have almost 9 years of experience with children of all ages, especially newborns and toddlers. I am very creative with sensory and educational...

Cheryl F. says "**Hire Ana ASAP before you miss out** Ana has been our nanny for over a year. We are moving away soon, and to our dismay she cannot come with. I cannot...

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Deaunjanae W.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hello! My name is De'AunJana'e, and I have over four years of experience working with children, including those with special needs. I am a licensed Residential Child and Youth Practitioner. I've worked in early childhood education, social services, and crisis intervention. At Lionheart Christian Academy, I cared for a baby with...

Care Member says "Nae was great with our kids & a huge help around the house. She jumped right in to help over the weekend when we had a large group of friends over. A...

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Jenna V.

Experienced Child Care Professional

Deptford, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to read about me. I have been in childcare for about 15 years including working at a learning center, nannying and working at multiple schools and a clinic. I have experience with all ages including newborns. I also have experience with children with special needs and am currently an RBT...

Youstina B. says "Jenna is AWESOME! She is the only babysitter we’ve ever had and she made it so easy for us. My son loves her so much and gets excited when she picks him...

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Andrea D.

Haverford, PA

4.7(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Coordinated diversified care for premature twins, familiar with pediatric health management, PT, OT, ST, IEP, 504, and able to take care of sick children. Raised my children to have a belief in wellness including daily exercise, the importance of play and creativity, reading, eating nutritiously, and being emotionally aware and...

Ayanna H. says "Andrea cared for my 83 year old dad after my mother was unable to care for him. Dad had dementia and a prosthetic for his voice box, as a result of Throat...

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Sophia P.

Marcus Hook, PA

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
6 years experience
Hey there! I'm Sophia. I'm currently going to Delaware County Community College to become an elementary school teacher. My experience of childcare started early, due to my little brother having special needs. I have also watched many children in my neighborhood of all ages. All ranging in different abilities. I am responsible,...
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Veronica M.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Drexel Hill, PA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
In the past, I worked as an Occupational Therapist, in hospitals, rehab centers, home health, nursing homes and also with children in schools and hospitals. I am available to do a variety of tasks including companionship care, meal preparation, transportation, assistance with self care, mobility, home care tasks, and have worked...
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Molly M.

Upper Darby, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Molly and I'd love to look after your children. I have experience with babies as young as two months, as well as older children with special needs such as autism and ADHD. I am friendly to LGBT+ familes. I have always been able to connect well emotionally with kids and I have lots of energy for keeping up with them. I...

Jorden K. says "She was a great choice for a babysitter for my 7 year old son. A few low key hours and I didn't have any concerns. She was on time and easygoing. "

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Jayme V.

Loving Nanny Looking For A Welcoming Family.

Clifton Heights, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am not your typical nanny. I am actually a Respiratory Therapist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia who is looking to fill in my time when I am not caring for sick children. I stepped away from nannying to pursue my career in respiratory therapy but I've found that I miss caring for children outside of a...

Jessica B. says "If you're looking for a mature, confident, punctual and experienced caregiver for your little one, Jayme is perfect! She listens closely and is a quick...

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Hannah J.

Experienced And Dependable Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
NOTE: I currently have a full-time nanny position, so I am only accepting one-time evening or weekend jobs. I have two years teaching and tutoring experience. I worked at an after-school program for two years. I have been a nanny since 2021, and have worked with several families. I have experience with kids with behavioral...

Care Member says "Hannah is the best, we had the privilege of having her care for our son for a couple of months."

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Nicole C.

Part-time/ Date Night Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Nicole a recent grad from Colorado State University. A little bit about me, I graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been working as a nanny for 5 years and babysitting for about 4 years. As my time as a nanny, I worked with a variety of families in which each was special in their own...

Care Member says "She’s lovely- the kind of person you can trust with your children. According to my oldest she’s “pretty rad.”"

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James C.

Fun-Loving, Experienced Coach And Mentor For Adolescents/Adults With Special Needs

Media, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is James and I'm a social worker who is passionate about serving people with disabilities. I currently work with families in the Seattle/Eastside area who need some extra help to support a family member with special needs, whether at home or out in the community. I love to provide companionship, role-modeling,...

Naomi L. says "James is wonderful with our student. He is gentle and patient, and instantly put us both at ease with his demeanor. We are looking forward to him working...

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Madigan L.

Love Kids, Loved By Kids

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I am a friendly and energetic law student living in Philly and looking for part time opportunities while I work an unpaid public service internship for the summer. I've been watching over my younger siblings for most of my life but I began professionally sitting when I was 13 and have been cultivating experiences ever since,...

Audrey M. says "Madigan was amazing! My kids immediately took to her- she had great energy, positivity and engaged them. She created a safe yet still exciting environment...

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Alexis D.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi I work full-time at a law office as well as a personal assistant, and property manager. I've been babysitting for 15 years now and have watched an array of children from newborns to teenagers. I am a responsible babysitter who encourages fun, creative activities to aid children's growth and foster each child's curiosity and...

Hilary M. says "Alexis is an absolute pleasure to be with. She is extremely helpful in the house and with children. My three kids ages 7-1 all love her and are happy to...

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Tammy J.

Limited Part-time & Date Nights

Philadelphia, PA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Available for limited part-time, date nights and potential backup care! Please message me directly as I do not book thru this site without talking to the parents first for safety reasons! I have over 25 years of experience working directly with child development as a private nanny! Over the last 12 years I have specifically...

Brittany G. says "Tammy has been a truly exceptional nanny for our daughter. She's been with us during a very important stage of development (5 months - present at 13...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Essington, PA

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

Andrea L.

Andrea is exceptionally caring, patient and most understanding of the needs of the elderly. She cared for our 92 year old mother who is...

- John B.

Linda M.

Linda babysits our 3 kids (ages 8, 6, and 3) on a regular basis. She relates wonderfully to all our children (including our 3-year old with...

- Shamita C.

Judith J.

I have Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III, so I use a wheelchair and I have brittle bones. Judy was my aid in school from 2nd grade to 11th...

- Christian R.

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