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Robin R.

Prospect Park, PA

from
$17/hr
I am a mother of 5 grown children and 6 grandchildren. I am very active, love arts and crafts and the outdoors. I have plenty of experience in childcare with my own and other peoples children and with home healthcare. I have worked for a school district and I have all of my clearances as well as safety care certification. For...
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Melanie P.

Experienced Part Time Care Giver

Garnet Valley, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Hi. My name is Melanie. I have a Master's degree in clinical studies and a longtime career in healthcare, now a child caregiver for over 15 years for children ages 12 months-adult, with/without special needs ages 4yo and up. I enjoy exploring things they enjoy and introducing things when they wish to explore in a safe setting. I...

Cathy M. says "Melanie has been a key part of our family functioning! She is wonderful with our children. We appreciate her every day!"

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Deaunjanae W.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! My name is De'AunJana'e, and I have over four years of experience working with children, including those with special needs. I am a licensed Residential Child and Youth Practitioner. I've worked in early childhood education, social services, and crisis intervention. At Lionheart Christian Academy, I cared for a baby with...

Care Member says "Nae was great with our kids & a huge help around the house. She jumped right in to help over the weekend when we had a large group of friends over. A...

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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
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Andrea D.

Retired Professional With Recent Senior Care Experience:

Haverford, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
home modification
+ 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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Judith J.

Home Care, Help With Medicines Doctors Appointments Etc. Love Working With The Elderly ( Companion )

Media, PA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
home modification
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Multiple years experience with the elderly , dementia, special needs children and adults. I worked in the Wisconsin school district with special-needs students for 9 yrs working with special and regular ed students along w with volunteering and working in the health room as needed providing care for sick and injured students.,...

Care Member says "Judy was a wonderful companion to my mom. Her visits really brightened her day."

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Jae L.

Fun Loving And Responsible Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

4.7(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 46 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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...

Care Member says "Prompt, friendly and great with kids!! Jae worked with our schedule to do a video interview. She arrived a few minutes early (with notice) and stayed...

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Ana M.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello families. Available between July 1-July 5 My name is Ana. I am a full time nanny M-F but since it's summer and I have my school break I am looking for extras on weekends. I have almost 9 years of experience with children of all ages, especially newborns and toddlers. I am very creative with sensory and educational...

Cheryl F. says "**Hire Ana ASAP before you miss out** Ana has been our nanny for over a year. We are moving away soon, and to our dismay she cannot come with. I cannot...

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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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Linda M.

Part Time Caregiver And Pet Sitter

Morton, PA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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...

Shamita C. says "Linda babysits our 3 kids (ages 8, 6, and 3) on a regular basis. She relates wonderfully to all our children (including our 3-year old with ASD), and...

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Tameka C.

Chester, PA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Tameka. Thank you for viewing my page. I have 3 kids one of them is autistic & ADHD so I am experienced in special needs. I always treat your children's wants & needs as if I was attending to my own. I am all about your child, completing all tasks first then activities second. I also have a passion for caring for...

Mary B. says "Tameka cared for my children this past Friday. I am pregnant & Tameka was a great help! She did little things around the house & kept my little ones busy!...

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Abigail W.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Nurturing children and watching them blossom is truly my passion. My seven years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, has equipped me with the skills to provide a safe and stimulating environment for up to four children. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Child Development...

Rochelle N. says "Abby is absolutely wonderful with our 3 girls- ages 11, 8 and 3 years old. She brings crafts for them to do, gets them outdoors as much as possible, and...

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Mariana A.

Mariana - Experienced Care-provider

Woodlyn, PA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 10+ yrs of experience. I've worked with multiple children, twins, elderly and special needs. I am a mother my self and understand the struggle parents have when it comes to finding someone trustworthy and reliable. I do tutoring, transportation, back up, overnights, vacation and on call childcare. I care for children in...

Elizabeth M. says "We hired Mariana for babysitting our daughter and she was fabulous!! She went above and beyond taking excellent care of our daughter, giving her...

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Spense D.

Experienced Caregiver

Haverford, PA

4.0(1)
from
$49/hr
6 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
With a bachelors degree, I've supported young & older adults with physical, mental, & social health needs for 6+ years. From memory differences, to mobility support, and diverse care needs related to medical conditions. I have been certified in CPR, First Aid, medication management and administration, & have references...

Jay P. says "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...

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Hannah J.

Experienced And Dependable Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
NOTE: I currently have a full-time nanny position, so I am only accepting one-time evening or weekend jobs. I have two years teaching and tutoring experience. I worked at an after-school program for two years. I have been a nanny since 2021, and have worked with several families. I have experience with kids with behavioral...

Care Member says "Hannah is the best, we had the privilege of having her care for our son for a couple of months."

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Andrea L.

Fully Trained And Experienced End Of Life Death Doula.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Andrea. I was born to be a caretaker. A caretaker who is kind, caring, respectful and loves listening to stories. I care for children and adults. I have way more experience than most with a very warm bedside manner. Take a look at all reviews from childcare, special needs and senior care to see the care I...

John B. says "Andrea is exceptionally caring, patient and most understanding of the needs of the elderly. She cared for our 92 year old mother who is dealing with...

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Theresa B.

PT/FT Caregiver For Infants & Toddlers

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
I have a absolute passion for caring for people, which is what originally brought me to this site. However, I also have 7 years of experience working with infants and toddlers. My 3 year experiences at a daycare/summer camp educated and gave me the experience I have. During school hours, I was responsible for not only ensuring...

Erica B. says "I would love to provide you with a review for Theresa. She help me to take care of my youngest daughter from a newborn and now as needed. My daughter is...

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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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Lori R.

Lots Of Experience With An Early Childhood And Special Needs Degree

Paulsboro, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I will be moving to the east coast in late summer. I'm hoping to find a place where I will grow to be part of your family! I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. At the time, I was searching for a job that would provide for a young child and myself. Teaching positions simply did not cover expenses,...

Ashley L. says "Lori is such a pleasant person! Her care included picking the kids up from daycare, dinner and getting ready for bed. On a school night, I was only...

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Karly F.

Attentive Care Provider

Clifton Heights, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience
I am a caring individual and I love assisting people with whatever they need. I am a friendly, patient and pretty easy going person. I had experience.

Margaret T. says "I first hired Karly to drive me to and from an appointment that required me to be under anesthesia. She is pleasant, professional, compassionate and...

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  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of December 2025

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Special Needs Caregivers in Prospect Park, PA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Melanie P.

Melanie has been a key part of our family functioning! She is wonderful with our children. We appreciate her every day!

- Cathy M.

Deaunjanae W.

Nae was great with our kids & a huge help around the house. She jumped right in to help over the weekend when we had a large group of...

- Care member

Nicole C.

She’s lovely- the kind of person you can trust with your children. According to my oldest she’s “pretty rad.”

- Care member

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