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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Newtown Square, PA

The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Newtown Square, PA

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Grace S.


Newtown Square, PA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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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...
5.0
"Grace was awesome! My son loves her :)"

Reviewed by Hannah B.

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Liza R.


Newtown Square, PA

$30-36/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available Early Afternoons. Evenings Are A Possibility

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I am a 62 yr old, former nurse, mother of 4. I went into the field of nursing because of my desire to help others and to spend time with those in need. Although I loved working as an RN, the staffing shortage did not allow me to spend quality time with those patients who needed it most. In 2004, after our youngest child was in...
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Stephanie Ann F.


Newtown Square, PA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Patient And Understanding

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I am a fun, patient and understanding graduate who loves to help people be their best. In my current job I work with students of a variety of ability levels and special needs. I believe that consistency and reliability are the best foundation on which to grow.
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Lisa M.


Morton, PA

$37-38/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care/After Care, Housekeeping & Senior Care In Springfield/Morton FT PT

5.0

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Hi, I am a 45year-old married mother of 3 children (20, 18 & 12) and 2 dogs. I am CPR certified and experienced with childcare, housekeeping, special needs care, pet care & senior care. Please message me with any questions. Thanks! Lisa
5.0
"we hired Lisa and she has been a great help so far. plus our daughter really likes going over there. she even takes the kids on trips to stave boredom!"

Reviewed by Jessica G.

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Andrea D.


Haverford, PA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Professional With Recent Senior Care Experience:

5.0

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-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...
5.0
"Andrea cared for my father for over a year, until -- at age 99 -- he required full-time nursing care. She was remarkable in that she took full responsibility for his care, from the moment she helped him out of...

Reviewed by Amy B.

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Rhonda H.


Marcus Hook, PA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced

5.0

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Hello, My name is Rhonda. I am a dedicated and very experienced caretaker. I love working with children of all ages. I am creative, energetic, assertive and playful. I consider each day a new adventure working with a growing child. In the past I have been a Pre-K teacher at a high quality Daycare Center. My background in Early...
5.0
"From Day 1 of meeting Rhonda she has been absolutely wonderful. My kids definitely love Rhonda and I'm very grateful we found her on this site. If you are looking for a trustworthy babysitter that will treat...

Reviewed by Nyree A.

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Jayme V.


Clifton Heights, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny Looking For A Welcoming Family.

5.0

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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...
5.0
"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 learner! She was able to handle an infant with special...

Reviewed by Jessica B.

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Spense D.


Haverford, PA

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Young Male Caregiver

4.0

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I have 6+ years of care experience, working with older adults with various physical and mental conditions. From memory differences, to mobility support, and diverse care needs related to medical conditions. I have been certified in CPR, First Aid, ABA, medication management and administration, and have references...
4.0
"Spenser worked to support us by being with our children over a two month period. He is courteous, kind and a good listener to them. We are glad they had Spenser to be with."

Reviewed by Jay P.

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Linda M.


Morton, PA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver And Pet Sitter

5.0

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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...
5.0
"Linda was wonderful with our three young kiddos. She's friendly, caring, responsible, and fun. We highly recommend her!"

Reviewed by Jamie R.

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Angelica K.


Darby, PA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

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

5.0

(2)

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Currently working with Autistic teenager with tuberous sclerosis have been his aide for 3 yrs and am seeking weekend work on my days off
5.0
"She is awesome and such a caring person!!! I am so grateful to have her. She is a gem"

Reviewed by Karen G.

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Katelynn G.


Springfield, PA

$58/hr10 yrs exp

Safety First, But Let's Definitely Have Lots Of Fun Too!

5.0

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I enjoy fostering an interactive, healthy, structured (but not rigid), and safe environment while sharing my passion for curiosity! If you ask any of the kiddos I've had the pleasure of spending time with what my 'rules' are, they'll tell you: 1. safety first 2. have FUN!!!!! I've been a nanny, babysitter, pet/plant/house...
5.0
"Katelynn was fantastic with our 2-year-old when we needed care for a few full days! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Laura L.


Wayne, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

M.A. Level Art Therapist Can Work With Special Needs Children

5.0

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I like to encourage children with special needs so they don't get discouraged. I seek to treat them compassionately and without condescension. I can help them through art and other creative play.
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Margaret R.


King of Prussia, PA

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Child And Special Needs Sitter

5.0

(1)

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I have worked with children and special needs for over 4 years; my oldest brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally delayed. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is...
5.0
"We were in town for medical appointments at CHOP and I reached out to Margaret to watch my daughter so I could have some me time in the city. She was excellent with my daughter and gave her Gtube meds. Very...

Reviewed by Care member

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Kimberly E.


Glenolden, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Companion

5.0

(2)

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More than 15 years senior care giving experience. Have a lot of experience with dementia, stroke patients and Parkinson's patients. I have years of experience with stroke victims, dementia, special needs adults. Was also a teachers assistant for Special Education students Kindergarten thru age 21). I have always been a...
5.0
"Kim was a true answer to our prayers. She cared for my mom, who has advanced dementia, with such love and kindness. When Kim was with my mom, I knew every detail would be well attended. Kim has my complete...

Reviewed by Sam D.

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Gabriela P.


Paoli, PA

$25-50/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist

5.0

(1)

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Hi, my name is Gabriela and I'm looking for a part-time position in home care setting to use my skills as speech therapist and caregiver. Per request, I'll be happy to provide a copy of my full professional resume with past work experiences. In the past, I have worked in variety of setting. While in graduate school, I worked in...
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Katherine R.


Havertown, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

5.0

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As far back as I can remember, I have had a heart for elderly and impaired people. Good thing because, I have had the privilege of being the sole parent, advocate and caregiver for my son who has Asperger's. He is now 27 years old, and he is doing well. Currently, I am working part-time as a caregiver for an adult woman who has...
5.0
"Katherine is a truly compassionate and caring person. She helps me look after my developmentally disabled sister, and has always gone above and beyond just the 'responsibilities' of the job, in order to develop...

Reviewed by Karen R.

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Andrea D.


Haverford, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

4.7

(3)

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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...
5.0
"Smart, competent, hard working, thoughtful, kind.-----a tremendous resource and companion. "

Reviewed by Edward F.

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Tameka C.


Chester, PA

$18-30/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi my name is tameka my first experience with someone with special needs is at a nursing home I worked there for 6 years I dealt with bipolar, schizophrenia, multi personalities, ADHD & autism. I treated them as I treated my own but my second experience is hands on because it's my son is autistic & have ADHD. I have cousins who...
5.0
"Tameka was a pleasure interviewing she had all her credentials ready for us to see! She also made me feel comfortable for her to care for my son with her experience."

Reviewed by Becky R.

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Carol E.


Brookhaven, PA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Touch Of Kindness

3.0

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Hello my name is Carol. I am a mother of 3 wonderful children. My youngest still lives at home, age 17. My hobbies are my artwork and gardening. I am looking for part time work. I have experience with working with the elderly and special needs. I can provide a healthy safe environment to your special family member. I am a...
5.0
"I didn't expect Carol to be so passionate about tending to my fathers needs. She keep him comfortable and safe. There were time she just sat there and talked with him so he didn't feel alone. I'm happy I...

Reviewed by Debbie G.

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Lillian B.


Marcus Hook, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced With Special Needs

5.0

(1)

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I have a special friend who is now 20 years old. I have been a part of she and her parents lives since she was 8. I am employed by Life Path out of Media PA in doing the care since she was about 14. I receive 29 hours of training each year through Life Path. I enjoy my work.
5.0
"Ms. Lil was our nanny for our two boys ages 1 and 3. One of our sons has a special medical need. Ms. Lil ensured he received his medication and was observant of any changes in his behavior. She even went the...

Reviewed by Janna G.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Newtown Square, PA

Grace S.

5.0

Grace was awesome! My son loves her :)

- Hannah B.

Lisa M.

5.0

Lisa has been everything we wanted in a caregiver for our 6 month old son. She is responsible, caring, flexible, fun & easy to talk to. We feel so fortunate to have met her (& her sweet family!). We enthusiastically recommend her.

- Kelly J.

Andrea D.

5.0

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 is very happy and impressed with the work she did. My sisters and I were happy to have her in the apartment supporting him with meal prep, light...

- Margaret B.

Rhonda H.

5.0

From Day 1 of meeting Rhonda she has been absolutely wonderful. My kids definitely love Rhonda and I'm very grateful we found her on this site. If you are looking for a trustworthy babysitter that will treat your home and kids with care, Rhonda is definitely the one.

- Nyree A.

Jayme V.

5.0

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 learner! She was able to handle an infant with special needs like oxygen and pulseox. She was punctual and communicated well. In addition to...

- Jessica B.

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