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Clellie M.

Extensive Service With Deaf Adults With Physical, Mental, And Emotional Special Needs

Hockessin, DE

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$20/hr
I've been working with deaf adults with special needs for 5+ years. I am comfortable accommodating physical needs, and have plenty of patience for those who struggle with behavior. Most of all, I have a large place in my heart for people with special needs, and enjoy working with them very much. Since my service is located in my...
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Caring And Happy!

Hockessin, DE

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$20/hr
3 years experience
With a deep understanding of diverse needs of individuals with special requirements, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to providing compassionate care. My background includes working with individuals across a wide spectrum of conditions, including autism, physical disabilities, and dementia. I pride myself on...
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Babysitter Based In Hockessin

Hockessin, DE

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I am a passionate, motivated, and experienced child care provider based in Hockessin. I love getting to know kids, fostering their interests, and helping them be their best self. I have experience with infants to pre-teens, and I love working with any age! I was also an Alzheimer's caregiver for my grandfather for 2. 5...
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Hockessin, DE

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Emely, a dependable and caring babysitter/nanny with many years of experience working with kids of all ages-including children with special needs. I'm currently working toward my Master's in Special Education through Wilmington University (online), and I have a Bachelor's in Psychology from Saint Joseph's...
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Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Shelby, and I am 30 years old. I would describe myself as nurturing, friendly and responsible. I absolutely love working with children and have about 12 years of childcare experience. I have worked at different child care centers, elementary schools, and nannying; working with infants-school aged children....

Erin S. says "We hired Shelby to work with our son after a quick decision to remove him from daycare. She worked for us full time for three months, and we LOVED having...

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Passionate Caregiver, Teacher And Behavioral Therapist (part Time & Occasional Work Only)

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi, thank you for looking at my profile! I live in Wilmington, DE. I currently work for Nemours Children's Hospital. My experiences range from coordinator, teacher, behavioral technician & caregiver for various ages, disabilities and backgrounds. I have a younger brother with Autism, a niece and nephew who I love with all my...

Betsy N. says "Julia is a wonderful young lady caring for our 17 year old special needs daughter. She is responsible, caring and supportive to our daughter's needs. We...

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Compassionate, Professional Caregiver & Special Needs.

Wilmington, DE

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Friendly, compassionate, upbeat and and easygoing female seeking work with a variety of ages. I have over 7 years experience with youth and adults with disabilities and 9 with the elderly. Due to my strong relationship to my grandfather, who I then cared for as his dementia and then health issues worsened over the years, I have...
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Newark, DE

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a 24-year-old child care professional with 5+ years of experience with ages 0-12. I graduated from University of Delaware in 2022 with a Human Services major and Disabilities Studies and Medical Social Services minors. I have experience with home based and center based care, including serving as a lead Infant/Toddler...

Kitty B. says "Kate has been a blessing to our family. She is reliable, mature and flexible. She is very sweet but can be strong and authoritative when needed to be. We...

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Compassionate Caregiver

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
hospice services
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
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Hello! My name is Angel, and I bring nearly 20 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), providing care with compassion, respect, and reliability since 2007. I've also served as an Assistant Director for a home care company, giving me a strong background in both hands-on support and care coordination. I...

Maria D. says "I am a geriatric physician who has worked with Angel. She is extremely professional, warm, hard-working and experienced. Patients and their family...

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Newark, DE

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I have been working with children for more than 20 years and I love reading, playing board games and working on desired goals to be met. I am currently working as a full-time Special Education teacher at a charter school. I have experience working with children with general and special needs. I have primarily worked with...

Elena K. says "I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is looking for kind, patient and experienced person. She knows how to work with kids on the spectrum and...

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Newark, DE

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi I have primarily worked with Autistic children and those on the spectrum. I currently work with the Department of Education in a classroom ratio of 6 children, 4 assistants, and 1 teacher. I have been at my current job for 1 year and 8 years with my prior job at AHRC where I also worked with children with special needs. I...

Joanne F. says "We would recommend Nicole to anyone who needs help with there children or adults with special needs my sons are Autistic and she is great with them. Will...

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CNA And Mother Of 3 Now Adult Children

Newark, DE

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Worked under the supervision of an RN providing bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients on cardiac, hospice, dementia and many other ailments. I love making a personal bond with my clients and treat them with respect, dignity, and compassion. I like to help people gain independence and feel a sense of...
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Available For Companionship, Housekeeping & Meal Prep

Newark, DE

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Specialized care
meal prep
light cleaning
mobility assistance
I have over 25 years experience in child care and special needs care. I am first aid and CPR certified. I am available evenings and weekends. Available For Companionship, Housekeeping & Meal Prep
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Mackenzie - Nursing Student, Nanny, And Babysitter

Newark, DE

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$21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hi! I'm MacKenzie, a CPR-certified child care provider with years of experience caring for kids of all ages--from infants to energetic9-year-olds. I've worked with families of all sizes (up to seven kids at once!) and have experience with children with special needs. I also volunteered with Child Evangelism Fellowship,...
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Newark, DE

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Hi! My name is Jillian and I'm 20 Years old. I'm currently a junior at the University of Delaware, striving towards my BFA in Visual Communications. I started watching my younger brother with special needs when I was 15 years old. I now care for my two nieces when I am home (one almost 2 years old, and the other 4 months old),...
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Experienced Infant Teacher/sitter

Newark, DE

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi there!! I have 20+ years experience. The last year md a half I have been with a family with three young girls (a 3-year-old and 12 mo old twins). I have three boys of my own... a 11-year-old, and 9-year-old twins. I graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Delaware. I worked in childcare for...
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Landenberg, PA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
I currently work as a stay at home momma. Before my current job I worked as a home health aid and nanny with children/ adults with special needs as well non special needs. I worked as a para in an elementary school located in landenberg as well. I am currently looking to fill in the day with work while my children are in school....
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Engaging Energetic Childcare Professional

Kennett Square, PA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a seasoned childcare provider with over 40 years of experience in early childhood and special needs education. I am passionate about providing young children with a nurturing and engaging environment. My time-tested approach to childcare includes positive reinforcement, creative indoor and outdoor play, music, storytelling,...
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Full Time Caregiver

Kennett Square, PA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a caring individual who has an associates degree in occupational therapy. I have experience working with kids ages 3 months to 16 years old both with and without special needs. I am experienced working with kids one on one or in a group environment.
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Part-time Babysitter Available,

Kennett Square, PA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
I am an experienced babysitter with over 10 years in childcare, committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages. My background includes caregiving in a hospital, where I developed strong communication and crisis management skills, and I hold a BLS/CPR certification for emergency...
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Special Needs Caregivers in Hockessin, DE are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Shelby R.

We hired Shelby to work with our son after a quick decision to remove him from daycare. She worked for us full time for three months, and we...

- Erin S.

Julia B.

Julia is a wonderful young lady caring for our 17 year old special needs daughter. She is responsible, caring and supportive to our...

- Betsy N.

Katherine M.

Kate has been a blessing to our family. She is reliable, mature and flexible. She is very sweet but can be strong and authoritative when...

- Kitty B.

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