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Jennell C.


Houston, DE

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Me

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Hello families! I am currently a daycare teacher. I specifically work with infants right now and I have 8 years of experience working with 2-year-olds. I absolutely love working with children. I am a kid at heart so me and your child(ren) will have a lot of fun. I do not have much experience with special needs children. I do...
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Chris D.


Milford, DE

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Residential Rehabilitation Counselor With New point Behavioral Health

4.0

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I'm Honest, Kind, Gentle, Compassionate, and very Professional. I've found that people feel very comfortable with me. I started private nursing over 20 years ago. From homes, facilities, to hospitals and group homes. Mental Illness has been my specialty. I have over 20 years experience in the healthcare field. I Trained new...
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Lauren S.


Felton, DE

$13-20/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I recently graduated from Salisbury University with a double major in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. In the fall, I've accepted a position as a teacher. Throughout high school and college, I babysat for 8 years while also interning in several schools and working with children. I gained experience for 5 years...
5.0
"replied quickly to my initial contact"

Reviewed by Emmanuel R.

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Daneen B.


Lincoln, DE

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caring From The Heart

5.0

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Hello, my name is Daneen and I've been a CNA for 10 years. I am fully vaccinated. When I began my journey it was intended to be able to better care for my son who has special needs. After becoming certified I decided to try getting a job in the field. I worked at a nursing home the first year but it was not personal enough for...
5.0
"I know Danee to be honest, resposonsible and compassionate. She's a dedicated hardworking caregiver! She works with her heart an not her hands! "

Reviewed by Cynthia B.

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Juliann M.


Frederica, DE

$17-31/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Senior Care / Special Needs / Errands

5.0

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I have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Penn State University. I recently worked with a senior gentleman who, sadly, passed away. I handled medicine reminders, diabetes care, meal preparation and light housekeeping. I am a caring and dependable person with excellent interpersonal skills.
5.0
"Juli is absolutely wonderful! She helped my 7 year old autistic son with virtual school. We would have loved to continue having her come help, but he is starting school in-person. She is patient, dependable,...

Reviewed by Seema D.

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Amy Z.


Milford, DE

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

(2)

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I am adopting 2 children with special needs. My 15-year-old daughter has had a traumatic brain injury and my 7-year-old has cognitive delays and sensory issues.
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Jacqueline A.


Milford, DE

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

The Cool Babysitter Who Loves Pets

5.0

(2)

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I have over 10 years of experience. Great with pets. I have two special needs siblings I have been helping raise since they were born. I can help with cooking/meal prep, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, crafts, swimming supervision, remote learning, travel. I do have visible tattoos incase that is an issue for any family!
5.0
"I highly recommend Jacqueline for this job, she is amazing with kids and has such a big heart. My son loves when his Jackie comes over to watch him. Your child will be in amazing hands with Jacqueline "

Reviewed by Care member

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Amy Z.


Milford, DE

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(6)

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I have been a Nanny and Teacher for 20 years. I have teacher credentials in Delaware and have taught Preschool thru 2nd grade. I worked with children from age 2 months to 12 years. I enjoy working with all ages. I enjoy teaching children to learn and discover new things. I love to play games, do art, math, reading science and...
5.0
"From the start, Amy was communicative, and easy to plan with. Her extensive experience working with kids immediately put me at ease, and it was a relief to know Amy was with my 2.5 year old while I attended a...

Reviewed by Danielle G.

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Keith B.


Ellendale, DE

$8-13/hr2 yrs exp

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I have many years of taking care of my grandmother and grandfather with daily living, I am a Direct Support Professional full time from 3pm-11 p.m. for special needs adults

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Those with special needs have a very special place in my heart. I was a caregiver for my mom before she passed away when I was 15 years old. Now, my older sister and younger brother have the same genetic disease that my mom had. With that said, I've seen a lot of caretakers come and go in my family who I wasn't too fond of. It's...
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Marsha K.


Felton, DE

$15/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

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I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your children. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy and experienced watching their little ones. I have cared for children from age 3 months and up, including those with special needs for over 20 years. I provide guided...
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Taylor J.


Felton, DE

$16/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Filled Babysitter

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I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. Anything else you may need and I'm up to anything! Adore kids and work with kids with special needs as a day job!
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Lauren D.


Greenwood, DE

$13-50/hr5 yrs exp

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I enjoy working with children who have special needs. I have been doing it as my career for several years now and would like to earn a supplemental income!
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Taylor J.


Felton, DE

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care!

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Hello! I am a special and general education college major. I work as a paraprofessional within the Charlton school district. I have worked with special needs kids for over 4 years now. Being able to understand their cues and quirks. I absolutely love working with this population as they not only help me to become a better...
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Mary G.


Lincoln, DE

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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As stated in my profile, I come from a combined therapeutic and medical professional background. My placements have been both in home and in acute/semi-acute medical environments. My treatment experience has covered all ages, newborn, toddler, through older adults.
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Amelia A.


Lincoln, DE

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I truly enjoy working with individuals with disabilities in order to help them live the best and most person centered independent life as possible. I have year of experience and a degree! I am currently in school to obtain my masters in Spec Ed. & currently working at a special education school.
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Sarah H.


Harrington, DE

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic, Outgoing Babysitter That Is Multi skilled

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I have had over 15 years of experience with babysitting. I have had so much fun caring for children of family friends, my own niece, neighbors and people who have sought out care. I have always taken care of younger kids and babies. I have been responsible for preparing easy and quick meals, snacks, changing diapers, bathing,...
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Julia A.


Milford, DE

$25-35/hr1 yrs exp

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I've worked in 1:1 habilitation care for the past year with people of all ages, with varying severe mental and physical disabilities.
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Casey H.


Milford, DE

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Super Sitter

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I have two younger brothers so I have always been around younger kids. I started babysitting for family friends at 13 years old in 2013 and still babysit to the current day. I have a passion for working with kids and went to school for Occupational Therapy Assistant which allowed me many opportunities to work with kids as well...

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I am 55 yrs old and very active. I have a son with special needs who is 21 yrs old and I have years of experience with depression, adhd, aspbergers. I grew up with a brother who had muscular dystrophy and had a trach along with being handicapped in a wheelchair. I also took care of my mother in law for 18 years in our home....

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Houston, DE

Lauren S.

5.0

replied quickly to my initial contact

- Emmanuel R.

Daneen B.

5.0

I know Danee to be honest, resposonsible and compassionate. She's a dedicated hardworking caregiver! She works with her heart an not her hands!

- Cynthia B.

Juliann M.

5.0

Juli is absolutely wonderful! She helped my 7 year old autistic son with virtual school. We would have loved to continue having her come help, but he is starting school in-person. She is patient, dependable, and overall fantastic! My son is really going to miss her.

- Seema D.

Jacqueline A.

5.0

Jacqueline did an amazing job hanging with my teen daughter who has special needs. She was fun, kind, understanding and reliable. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!

- Care member

Amy Z.

5.0

From the start, Amy was communicative, and easy to plan with. Her extensive experience working with kids immediately put me at ease, and it was a relief to know Amy was with my 2.5 year old while I attended a wedding. She sent pictures throughout the night and stayed in touch to check in.

- Danielle G.

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