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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Glenside, PA

The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Glenside, PA

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Meryl G.


Huntingdon Valley, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

(1)

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I'm a 63-year-old woman and live in Willow Grove. I'm looking for part-time work in the afternoon and/or evening. I completed a background check, child abuse clearance and fingerprinting in 2016, and worked for a year as a van driver for the Upper Moreland School District. I greatly enjoyed working with the kids, which included...
5.0
"As a volunteer for the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center (I am the President of the Board) Meryl has been reliable, professional and diligent. She has solicited quality items for our yearly...

Reviewed by Chuck F.

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Jada F.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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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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Tumi O.


Philadelphia, PA

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Happy And Engaging

5.0

(5)

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Hello there! I'm a dedicated babysitter with 5+ years of experience, including caring for children with special needs. offering both academic/tutoring knowledge and practical skills. As a responsible caregiver, I have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and I'm a Non-smoker, fully vaccinated. Safety and security...
5.0
"Tumi is a very responsible and dedicated young woman ! Look forward to working with her again !"

Reviewed by Jeasmine T.

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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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Irene H.


Philadelphia, PA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Experience, With Mental Illness, Dementia, Diabetes

5.0

(1)

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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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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!).
5.0
"Georgia watched my three girls after school for 6 months and I could not have been happier with her service! She's incredibly interactive and often arranged crafts for the girls to complete together. I asked...

Reviewed by Selena S.

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Kiara S.


Philadelphia, PA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Loving, Patient, And Experienced Nanny

5.0

(2)

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Welcome to my profile! I have been an nanny for over 7 years. I currently have a family that I work for full time and I am seeking for a few extra hours! I am well experienced with kids of all ages! From changing diapers and baby led-weaning to helping with homework and assisting with school pick up/drop offs I am sure that I...
5.0
"She is a great babysitter and was on call when I randomly needed her! She took care of my 10 month daughter as if she were her own. We loved her and so did my baby girl"

Reviewed by Mari M.

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Shovha K.


Willow Grove, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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I love children and have spent my life caring for them. I was housemother, accountant, and co-director of New Life Children's Home in Nepal from 1999 to 2016. Several of the orphans had mild special needs. I also care deeply about the elderly and am excellent with them. I have also been a nanny for a 1-year-old boy in the US,...
5.0
"Shovha is my foster mother. She raised me along with other children in Nepal for more than 19 years. I feel very lucky to have her as my mother. She raised me and the others like her own. She loved and cared...

Reviewed by Rajendra D.

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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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Vincent B.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hey, my name is Vincent. My experience with supporting people includes: working as a camp counselor and sports director for four years, babysitting for a family with four kids for one year, living and working in an intentional community, as a direct support caregiver to adults with disabilities for three years, nannying for...
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Stephen M.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(3)

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I've had the opportunity to work part-time with a gentleman with a form of progressive MS for the past 10 years. My goal is to enhance his quality of life by assisting him with everyday activities and promoting his physical well being. Daily activities include: Providing physical therapy exercises for strength and range of...
5.0
"If I had a family member who needed care, Steven would be my first choice. He is compassionate and of impeccable integrity. He's also strong physically and very gentle and sympathetic. You couldn't do better."

Reviewed by Deborah S.

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Jennifer L.


Horsham, PA

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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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...
5.0
"Jennifer was great with my mom. She not only cared for her, she treated her like she was still important"

Reviewed by Care member

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Ariana B.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny.

5.0

(3)

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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...
5.0
"We have a rowdy 5 year old who can be quite the handful but she handled him well."

Reviewed by James P.

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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...

Reviewed by Tim D.

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Yuan T.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Available To Provide Care

5.0

(2)

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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...

Reviewed by Michelle R.

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Victoria D.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-50/hr11 yrs exp

Experience Nanny And Baby Sitter Looking To Do Full-time Care And Babysitting Jobs

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I am currently a part time nanny for a 3-year-old and 1-year-old. I have been with them for 6 months and am now looking to be a full time nanny and babysitting here and there. In 2021 to 2023 I was also a nanny. The boy was 6 months when I started and almost 3 when I left. In 2020 I was a nanny for a 3-year-old and 7...
5.0
"Victoria was our nanny for around two years. Since my son was just a few months old she worked with us and became part of our family. She had so much patience, kindness and resourcefulness for our baby. We...

Reviewed by Care member

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Vicenia M.


Norristown, PA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.

5.0

(3)

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I am Filipino and have been taking care of my own 4 children, nieces and nephews for over 26 years (ages range from: infants, toddlers, teenagers, young adults, and my daughter who has special needs). I am very patient and will ensure to provide a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment for each and every child to...
5.0
"Vicenia has been with my family for 3 months now and we already feel like she is part of the family. My boys love her and she takes excellent care of them. She is trust worthy, caring and hard working. I know...

Reviewed by Amy S.

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Nadine I.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have over 6 years of experience volunteering with children k-12 with tutoring and as a nanny. I have a bachelor's degree in human development and community engagement with a concentration on psychology. Currently I am getting my Master's degree in counseling psychology. I am also clinically trained to work with individuals...
5.0
"Nadine was great with our boys. We have hired her twice and will continue to do so. She keeps the house in order, got the little guy to bed no problem, and did some baking with my older son. Highly recommend."

Reviewed by Amy S.

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Pamela T.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

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

5.0

(3)

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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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Megan S.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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With my major in speech pathology, I have had experience in both internships, jobs, and the classroom learning and gaining hands on time with both children and adults with special needs.
5.0
"I would highly recommend Megan if you are looking for a kind, responsible and engaging babysitter. Megan was very attentive to my directions. My daughter loved being babysat by Megan and we will definitely...

Reviewed by Ben And Rebecca M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Glenside, PA

Meryl G.

5.0

As a volunteer for the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center (I am the President of the Board) Meryl has been reliable, professional and diligent. She has solicited quality items for our yearly silent auction and in many years our lead person. I have known Meryl for 20 years and you...

- Chuck F.

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.

Tumi O.

5.0

Tumi is punctual, respectful and dependable. My 2 year old son loves her.

- Yvonne I.

Georgia R.

5.0

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 her and would also hire her again.

- Dunja C.

Kiara S.

5.0

She is a great babysitter and was on call when I randomly needed her! She took care of my 10 month daughter as if she were her own. We loved her and so did my baby girl

- Mari M.

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Ratings for Glenside, PA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Glenside, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.