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Angelica K.
Darby, PA
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Assistant: Available Weekends Only: Every Sat & Every Other Sun
5.0
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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.
5.0
(2)
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Hi, my 14 years of experience includes care for many ages, multiples, allergies and special needs (and pets!) I also have my Bachelor's in English and have worked as a tutor, pod support teacher, au pair, and preschool teacher.
I have a goofy and creative mode that I would say I default to when there is enough free time, but I...
5.0
"I am confident that Brittany would be a tremendous help to you in caring for your children and that you will be impressed with her work ethic and consistent devotion to the families she works with as well as...
Reviewed by Mitch G.
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 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 they look forward to seeing her. She can easily entertain...
Reviewed by Shamita C.
Lisa M.
Morton, PA
$37-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care/After Care, Housekeeping & Senior Care In Springfield/Morton FT PT
5.0
(4)
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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
"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...
Reviewed by Kelly J.
5.0
(1)
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Hi ! I know it is very hard to put your trust to anyone specially leaving your love ones to them but I guarantee you that I will do my very best to take care of them. I am a CPR CERTIFIED and FIRST AID CERTIFIED. I have a knowledge in doing this job for almost 5 years now which is caregiving is my only source of income. I would...
5.0
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Hi!
I have worked in the school system, in home setting, and as a rehabilitative driving specialist assisting/teaching the pediatric population with special needs and varying conditions. On a personal note I have family members who are special needs with whom I've assisted long term. In addition, I've worked with the geriatric...
Andrea L.
Philadelphia, PA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fully Trained And Experienced End Of Life Death Doula.
5.0
(1)
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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...
5.0
"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 advanced dementia in a joyful manner that respected and...
Reviewed by John B.
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.
5.0
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I'm a mother of 4 children.. 1 has special needs. I work as a ABA in Special education full time during the school year & I work part time as a home health aide. I have my Medical assistant diploma which wound care & vitals are taught.
I started as a home health aid at the age of 21 yrs old.
I'd describe my personality as...
5.0
"Melissa is a very compassionate caregiver who attends to patients every day needs. She was known as the best companion and friend to the patients she worked with. There will always be a place with my company...
Reviewed by Theresa G.
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.
4.4
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I have been working in childcare for five years, mostly in daycare settings. As of the last 2 years, I have nannied for 4 families. I am accustomed to working with up to 12 children at once and can follow (and provide) lesson plans. I am very good with all age groups and have been trained in helping special needs children as...
5.0
"Cheyenne was a wonderful caregiver to my boys. We fell in love with her and any family would be lucky to have her."
Reviewed by Melissa H.
5.0
(1)
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For over 10 years, I have cared for children as a teacher, tutor, long-term nanny, and a short-term nanny/babysitter. I have experience teaching at a preschool, nannying long-term for families with multiple children, babysitting for children with special needs, and caring for children from diverse backgrounds including English...
5.0
"Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out on short notice, date nights, and some long-term care. I would highly...
Reviewed by Jessica C.
5.0
(3)
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I am a Penn State graduate with a degree emphasizing human development. I am organized, flexible, patient, have good judgement, and confident working independently. I have good references and clearances that can be provided upon request.
My experiences through the ages include:
*10+ years as a Nanny/House Manager with...
5.0
"Sarah started regularly babysitting my 8-month-old son and I could not be more grateful for her! Sarah is dependable and flexible, when it comes to scheduling. She is amazing with my son! Sarah is very...
Reviewed by Melissa S.
5.0
(4)
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Hi! My name is Tara and I'm a 3rd year medical student looking for some hours on weekends when I'm not working in the hospital. I graduated from University of Delaware in 2019 and am now a medical student at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine studying to be a pediatrician. I have 10+ years of nannying/in home caregiving...
5.0
"Excellent with all ages! I have a 9 year old boy, 6 year old girl, 4 year old girl, and 2 year old girl. Tara creates games for them and actively plays with them. She's very kind, enthusiastic, patient, and...
Reviewed by Laura R.
Grace S.
Newtown Square, PA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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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.
4.9
(7)
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Available for limited part-time, date nights and potential backup care! Please message me directly as I do not book thru this site without talking to the parents first for safety reasons! I have over 25 years of experience working directly with child development as a private nanny! Over the last 12 years I have specifically...
5.0
"Tammy has been a truly exceptional nanny for our daughter. She's been with us during a very important stage of development (5 months - present at 13 months) and has played an integral role not only as a...
Reviewed by Brittany G.
5.0
(2)
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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
"We interviewed over a dozen caretakers before choosing Jayme to care for our (at the time) 7 month old daughter. Jayme is punctual, dependable, good-natured, smart, patient, and kind. She has a tremendous...
Reviewed by Sarah S.
5.0
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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.
Katelynn G.
Springfield, PA
$58/hr • 10 yrs exp
Safety First, But Let's Definitely Have Lots Of Fun Too!
5.0
(3)
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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
"We love Miss Katelynn!! She was great with our 4yo for an afternoon and while we were gone for a long day trip! :) "
Reviewed by Stephanie H.
5.0
(1)
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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...
5.0
"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 now 5 years old. I have knew Theresa for over 14 years....
Reviewed by Erica B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ridley Park, PA
Angelica K.
5.0
She is awesome and such a caring person!!! I am so grateful to have her. She is a gem
- Karen G.
Brittany F.
5.0
Brittany is incredibly punctual, excellent at her job, communicates early with her availability. I trust her with my 2 year old daughter and it is clearly apparent that she is very good at her job. Highly recommend and also vetted by many parents (I called all of her references on her resume).
- Xiao Chi Z.
Linda M.
5.0
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 they look forward to seeing her. She can easily entertain all 3 kids, and she notices their best qualities. Linda is reliable, punctual, and a...
- Shamita C.
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 L.
5.0
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 advanced dementia in a joyful manner that respected and preserved our mom's dignity and sense of safety. Andrea is a true professional who cares deeply...
- John B.
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