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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Plymouth Meeting, PA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
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I have worked in the North Penn School District with Learning Support children and teens with various needs.
I was a Nanny for children with Asperger's Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, and Down Syndrome, Pulmonary Atresia.
Hannah T.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm a very patient, compassionate, and energetic person. I enjoy being active and doing various activities, especially outside. I worked in mental health with adolescents for three years out of college which required a significant amount of patience, understanding, and consistency with my expectations. I'm am very good...
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"Hannah was very responsive and great with the kids."
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Chosa W.
Elkins Park, PA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a Certified Nursing assistant with 10 years experience and a graduate from Community College of Philadelphia, majored in Behavioral Health and human services. Am a compassionate and very dedicated person with empathy and caring.
Through my job as a CNA, I have helped different families in taking care of their loved ones by...
Samantha C.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
Fun And Flexible Babysitter For The Holidays -CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
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If your kiddos like legos, crafts, and outdoor games I'm the sitter for you! I am a creative and compassionate 23-year-old psychology graduate who's looking to babysit date nights or weekends while I'm in school for Occupational Therapy. I have experience as a sitter for children as young as 3 months old, a summer camp counselor...
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"Samantha is wonderful! She's been a great care taker for my (almost) two year old. She keeps to our routine and C. looks forward to her arrival very much. Samantha has helped with food preparation and light...
Reviewed by Sara H.
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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...
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"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...
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Hello I have worked with the elderly who have dementia. I am happy to do meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, and errands.
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"Dora did a 1 month overnight care role for my elderly mother three times a week. She was lovely to interact with, kind, compassionate, communicative, punctual, and patient with my mom who could become very...
Reviewed by Marilyn B.
Jennifer L.
Horsham, PA
$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
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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...
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"Jennifer was great with my mom. She not only cared for her, she treated her like she was still important"
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I spent 3 years working at a daycare primarily with 3-5-year-olds. I began babysitting for a neighbor when I was 12 years old. I cared for a 2-year-old daughter and a newborn autistic son. Very quickly, these kids became my family. Nothing was as fulfilling as helping her daughter and son problem solve and learn about the world....
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"Frankie has been an amazing babysitter to my 7 year old daughter. She’s taken care of my daughter for several years now, helping me out with long shifts at the office. I feel safe at work knowing my girl is in...
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Corri G.
Lansdale, PA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mature Educator With Experience In Applied Behavioral Therapy
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I am a Science educator and am building a tutoring and environmental education business that will keep me busy during the afternoons. I am looking for work during the day -- last year I worked with a boy on the autism spectrum, age 10 in school using Applied Behavioral Therapy. I have also been a teacher when my students have a...
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"Corri understands children who learn differently very well. My son has Asperger's, Anxiety and ADHD so learning his Bar Mitzvah Torah portion was a bit of a challenge. He really blew us all away and I feel that...
Reviewed by Ali W.
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Currently, 40+years experience. Christian woman working as a Personal Support Person for the past 13 years I work with Special Needs and support them by taking them out in the community to work on skills that they may want to learn. I also take care of seniors on and off. Looking for part time work. I have also In the past,...
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"Misha provided primary home care for my mother during her final years as she dealt with Parkinson's. My father was home with her, however, he could not fully take care of her needs. Misha made sure my mother...
Reviewed by Gayle H.
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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!).
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"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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So you're doing one of the hardest things of your life right now! Passing your most precious prizes off to a stranger to support your family and lifestyle is tuff. I understand. That's why I'm here to save the day! For over 10 years I've cared for children from newborns to teenagers, with and without special needs. I assist...
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"Turquoise was great with the kids. She was punctual and communicative. We would hire her again for sure!"
Reviewed by Rebecca G.
Andrea D.
Haverford, PA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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...
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"Smart, competent, hard working, thoughtful, kind.-----a tremendous resource and companion. "
Reviewed by Edward F.
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I have worked with special needs my entire life; my older brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally retarded. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is most extensive...
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"Margaret has been working with my daughter for a little over a year! She has been a savior. She is very patient. My daughter is not very cooperative. She wants to do what she wants to do. Margaret has a...
Reviewed by Carmen V.
Shovha K.
Willow Grove, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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,...
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"Shovha has over 20 years of childcare experience between her own children and the 10 orphans she cared for in the New Life Children's Home where I also worked. Shovha shows great affection for children and has...
Reviewed by Nadine R.
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I currently work a full time job but have some availability on weekends and weekday nights after 6 p.m. I have been taking care of children for 10 years but have been helping with children for 15+. I have experience with children from newborn up to school age/pre-teen. I have worked in a daycare, been a nanny, babysitter,...
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"I found in Kaitlyn the most important qualities that any responsible parent would look for in a babysitter; someone who is dependable, trustworthy, loving to my daughter, fun and safe. She incorporates...
Reviewed by Iris S.
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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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Compassionate, reliable, patient and professional caregiver seeking a position in childcare or elderly care with over 6 years experience in caring for children, 4 of which were with children with special needs, I am here to make parenting easier. Passionate about play, legos and dolls are my thing... playing cars-my favorite....
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"I don't even know where to start with Grace. Such a loving lady! I am a special need mom and Grace is a blessing to my family. Grace is very cautious with her care. She knows how to engage kids and even...
Reviewed by Serwa B.
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I have worked as a social worker for over 25 years with children in a variety of settings. In the past few years I have worked as a substitute teacher in the school district of Phila as well as with individual children with special needs.
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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...
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"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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Plymouth Meeting, PA
Hannah T.
5.0
Hannah was very responsive and great with the kids.
- Care member
Samantha C.
5.0
Samantha was really helpful, she took care of my 3 boys (3months, 2 years, 4 years old) for the night. Very sweet and patient, they really enjoyed their time with her.
She even did the dishes I had left in the sink without me asking help for it. That was a very nice surprise.
100% recommend...
- Claire L.
Margaret R.
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 professional highly recommend her!!
- Care member
Dora S.
5.0
Dora did a 1 month overnight care role for my elderly mother three times a week. She was lovely to interact with, kind, compassionate, communicative, punctual, and patient with my mom who could become very anxious at night.
Dora played my moms fav game, Rumikub with her, had nice chats snd reminded...
- Marilyn B.
Jennifer L.
5.0
I’ve worked with Jen for a few years on nightshift. she is very dedicated and reliable.
- Care member
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