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Tasneem A.

Narberth, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "I’ve had a pleasure of having Tasneem nanny for me for the last three months. During the interview process, I was impressed by her caregiving experience...

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Kyle S.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been working with elementary aged students with behavioral problems in and out of the school setting for 6 years. I enjoy playing drums and a little guitar in my spare time and sometimes like to incorporate them into my work with kids. I have some experience working with kids on the spectrum. I work full-time in a school...

James F. says "Kyle is very professional and reliable. I have three sons, one of whom is autistic and each with some behavioral challenges at times. They really enjoy...

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Yasmin D.

Caregiver

Sharon Hill, PA

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience
Enthusiastic and dedicated professional seeking full time employment in Human Services. Knowledge base includes medical coding and billing, clerical, filing, HIPPA regulations. Experienced in health care settings, providing services to a diverse population for the past 20 years. I have worked with Alzheimer, Dementia, Hospice...
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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
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
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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Stephen M.

Part Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...

Susan H. says "Steve M. was wonderful. He was thoughtful, caring, totally reliable, insightful, and brought positive energy to everything he did for the person he was...

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Greta R.

Part-time Evening And Weekend Care Giving

Bala Cynwyd, PA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a special education teacher who has worked with children preschool to 12th grade with various needs including emotional support. As an individual and family, I have been on the care team for friends and family with medical conditions.
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Patricia W.

Mom of 7 Grown Children Available To Be Your Child Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a mom of seven grown children. I am currently finishing my nursing degree part time. Taking care of others is my passion and there's nothing else I would rather do. I have been raising and taking care of children for over 30 years and also helping with my 3 grandchildren including 1 grandson with special needs. I was a...

Beverly L. says "She is a very caring person and takes her responsibility as if it was her own family that she is caring for. When in her care whether it be mature adults...

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Katie M.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am not taking new clients at this time and will update my availability as new openings are available. Registered Occupational Therapist I have experience caring for individuals from 3 months to 80+ years old, including children/adolescents with developmental disabilities, adults/elderly with physical, developmental, and...

Chris H. says "Katie worked with us for a year providing personal care assistance to our son who has Cerebral Palsy, and who uses a power wheelchair and augmentative...

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Tumi O.

Happy And Engaging

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Yvonne I. says "Tumi is punctual, respectful and dependable. My 2 year old son loves her."

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Molly H.

Caring, Fun Sitter/Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Molly. I have 6+ years of experience caring for children and infants including ages 2 months to 14 years. When caring for children, I enjoy sharing my love of crafting and spending time outside, and with infants facilitating development with tummy time, reading books, and other enriching activities. For the...

Kerry M. says "Molly is wonderful with our 11 month old daughter! We are so happy to have found her! She is punctual, kind, dependable, and mature. We feel very...

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Torri P.

Ariel

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I am Ariel (preferred name) , I am a Junior Secondary English Education Major attending Temple University, to follow my passion for working and changing young people's minds. I have experience with children since the age of 13 with my first job as a teacher's assistant in a learning center. I began to work with special...

Care Member says "It's obvious that Ariel has a heart for children and animals! She took such gentle care of our 4-month old daughter -- so attentive and patient as the...

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Mary F.

Full-Time Caregiver for Infants and Toddlers

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a licensed nurse, looking for a change of pace. My career in nursing has provided me with 25 years of experience, caring for people in an acute care setting, as well as in their homes. Additionally, I have been fortunate to have had the pleasure of working in a facility for children with special needs. The children that...

Mark S. says "We have known Mary for over two years and she has always gone above and beyond our expectations with the level of care she provides for our children. She is...

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Melissa V.

Part Time Or Full Time Nannie Available

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Christina F. says "Melissa took care of my daughter from 5 months old. She is kind, caring and timely! Highly recommend."

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Andrea D.

Retired Professional With Recent Senior Care Experience:

Haverford, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
respite care
dementia
home modification
personal care
+ 1 more
-25+ Years Childcare experience -Set of twins born prematurely with chronic respiratory condition; coordinated complex healthcare needs while maintaining lifestyle of older brother and successful business -Instilled a powerful relationship and appreciation of culture and art in my children -Maintained uniquely close relationship...

Margaret B. says "Andrea helped my 97 year old father with organization. She created a filing system in his very disorganized office which he could understand and use. He...

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Towana M.

Certified Nursing And Hospice Assistant

Philadelphia, PA

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
hospice services
I believe my qualifications and experience make me the ideal candidate for this job. I have over 20 years of nursing experience in personal care and rehabilitation for hundreds of patients. I am very reliable, responsible, and compassionate, and I specialize in providing comfort care and emotional support for my patients and...

Care Member says "I had a rental property occupied by a woman who grew elderly during her many years of residence. The occupant's daughter hired Towana for senior home...

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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
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
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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Grace S.

Newtown Square, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Grace:) I started in childcare at church Sunday school when I was about 15. I love working with kids of all ages and have experience with kids 3 months to 8 years old. I love to talk with them, draw with them, make scavenger hunts, set up obstacle courses, build pillow forts, play board games, have picnics...

Hannah B. says "Grace was awesome! My son loves her :)"

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Deshanna R.

Narberth, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi Families, Currently working as a training supervisor with the airlines here at PHL Airport. I'm currently seeking part-time/ as needed employment. I have experience working with elders, children (ages infants -up), and also those with special needs (autism, IDD, and etc). My schedule is flexible, weekends are negotiable. I...

Care Member says "Desanna was a wonderful care giver. She treated my children with love and care. I never had to worry when I left them to go work because she made us...

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Angelica K.

Personal Care Assistant: Available Weekends Only: Every Sat & Every Other Sun

Darby, PA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Currently working with Autistic teenager with tuberous sclerosis have been his aide for 3 yrs and am seeking weekend work on my days off

Karen G. says "She is awesome and such a caring person!!! I am so grateful to have her. She is a gem"

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Emily K.

Fun And Caring Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a patient, caring, organized, hard-working and creative nanny looking for work! I recently left my job in education to pursue my Masters in School & Mental Health Counseling from UPenn. This program takes place on weekends, and I am open to full time work. I have 13 years of experience in childcare, and my work has...
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  • The average post rate is $19.50/hr as of June 2025

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Tasneem A.

I’ve had a pleasure of having Tasneem nanny for me for the last three months. During the interview process, I was impressed by her...

- Care member

Kyle S.

Kyle is very professional and reliable. I have three sons, one of whom is autistic and each with some behavioral challenges at times. They...

- James F.

Lela T.

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,...

- Care member

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