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Kimberly W.

Fun, Engaging, And Patient Special Needs Provider

Thorndale, PA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Hello, My name is Kimberly and I have a great deal of experience working with children with special needs. I have attended college as an Early and Special Education student with a minor in Spanish. While attending college, I tutored elementary through high school students and student taught kindergarten through second grade in...
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Empathetic Special Needs And Senior Care While You're Not There !

Thorndale, PA

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$28/hr
20 years experience
With over 20 years of dedicated experience, I am a compassionate and skilled special needs caregiver known for providing personalized, attentive, and holistic support to individuals with physical, developmental, and cognitive challenges. Throughout my career I have worked with children, teens, and adults, tailoring care to...
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Full-Time Nanny Available

Thorndale, PA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, My name is Kimberly and I have a great deal of experience working with children. I have attended college as an Early and Special Education student with a minor in Spanish. While attending college, I tutored elementary through high school students and student taught kindergarten through second grade. My work experience...
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Thorndale, PA

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$8/hr
5 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
I am a very compassionate person willing to help a senior or special needs individual with tasks around the house, companionship, running errands or whatever else is needed.
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Compassionate Helper

Chester Springs, PA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Serena and caring for others has always been more than a job to me-it's a calling. I currently work as a the Director of Memory Care, where I lead a team with the goal of creating meaningful, engaging days for seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Before that, I spent years working hands-on as a...

Lauren M. says "Serena has been helping my family care for my mom at our home. My mom has advanced stage Alzheimer’s. We all love Serena and she’s an extremely...

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Full Time Caregiver

Exton, PA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I have been a paid babysitter since I was 12, I'm now 26. I have experience with kids of all ages, newborns included. As well as experience taking care of children with special needs and twins. I am currently nannying for an amazing family with 5 children under 7 (every Thursday and Saturday nights) I have been with them for...

Tara C. says "Cyndi is a fantastic babysitter. She was really great with my 7 year old twin daughters. One has special needs: Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum...

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Responsible, Active, Dependable And Patient!

West Chester, PA

3.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been passionate about working with kids since I began nannying back in 2000 and I am currently looking for full time/part time work. I have experience with children of all ages. I have worked at an elementary school with special needs children, I have worked as a TSS and have tons of babysitting experience. I have...

Angel C. says "Qualified, professional, honest, dependable. LOVE her. Great to work with!!! Definitely recommend!!!"

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Part-time Babysitter, Non-Smoker

Downingtown, PA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Able to work with children 0-12 years Willing to do light housework and errands Experience working with special needs children Have reliable transportation loves pets and the outdoors

Karen L. says "Cortney is such a delight to be around. She is positive, fun loving and creative. She adores children and nothing makes her happier than a child's smile. I...

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Full-Time Nanny

Downingtown, PA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Kendyll! I am a Temple graduate with a degree in Musical Theater and a minor in Speech Pathology, and I am seeking a part-time nanny/care provider position in Philadelphia. I have plenty of experience with kids aged from infancy-12 years old! I've even worked with special needs youth in a program called "Acting Without...

Elizabeth T. says "Kendyll is fantastic! She is great with children. Always involving them with fun activities and adventures."

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Downingtown, PA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Registered nurse with experience in labor and delivery and home healthcare. Worked with patients and clients creating care plans and providing assistance to families in need. Worked with special needs children developing behavioral treatment plans and has 3 children and 2 huskies.
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Engaging Energetic Childcare Professional

Kennett Square, PA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a seasoned childcare provider with over 40 years of experience in early childhood and special needs education. I am passionate about providing young children with a nurturing and engaging environment. My time-tested approach to childcare includes positive reinforcement, creative indoor and outdoor play, music, storytelling,...
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Exton, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have been caring for children for more than 20 years. My experience includes babysitting, working in a day care and summer camps. I have a masters degree in Psychology and Applied behavior analysis. Currently I am a behavioral therapist, for special needs children, in a school setting.
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Caregiver With Summer Availability

West Chester, PA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a fun loving nanny looking to enrich the lives of children through reading, music, imaginative play, and exploration! My experiences in childcare include preschool and kindergarten teaching, assisting students with special needs, babysitting, and both live in and live out nannying.
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West Chester, PA

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$13/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
For as long as I can remember I have had a passion for working with kids! Beginning in middle school, I was very involved in the special needs program at my school where I was given the opportunity to learn a lot about communication with kids as well as patience. For the last two summers I have worked at a summer day camp in my...
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Chester Springs, PA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Hello! My name is Serena and I am from Chester Springs, PA. I am extremely passionate about health care and currently on the road to becoming a physician. I have had a special place in my heart for caregiving ever since my very first job, at Sunrise Senior Living where I worked on the dementia unit. There, I learned what would...
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Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver

Coatesville, PA

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$15/hr
Through my training as a teacher at Moore College of Art & Design I took classes on Behavioral Sciences and learned about emotional and behavioral disorders such as depression, ADD and ADHD, as well as autism, Down syndrome, and physical disabilities. This education included teaching a Special Needs Artist Workshop where I had...
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Teacher Looking For Babysitting Job

Exton, PA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi I'm Kelly! I have years of experience babysitting children of all ages. I am a third year special education teacher. I have experience with children of all ages and am very comfortable working with children with special needs! I can help with light housekeeping and running errands, and have a reliable car to do so! I am...
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West Chester, PA

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm 29 years old and work as a speech-language pathologist in the school setting. I am looking for summer work! I've been babysitting for several years and have experience with children of all ages from newborns to teenagers, as well as special needs. I've held jobs getting up early in the morning to get kids ready for...
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Downingtown, PA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am a Special Education Teacher with over 18 years of experience working with children of all ages, including those with diverse learning and behavioral needs. I am patient, dependable, and truly enjoy creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children. As a mom myself, I understand the importance of trust,...
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Chester Springs, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a mother of 4 grown children and a grandmother of a 2 and a half year old grandson. I have 17 years of experience working as a PCA/TSS working with children with special needs in the public school system. I am CPR certified and because I work in a Middle School right now as an Instructional Aide, I have all my background...
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Serena J.

Serena has been helping my family care for my mom at our home. My mom has advanced stage Alzheimer’s. We all love Serena and she’s an...

- Lauren M.

Cynthia M.

Cyndi is a fantastic babysitter. She was really great with my 7 year old twin daughters. One has special needs: Down syndrome and Autism...

- Tara C.

Katy M.

Qualified, professional, honest, dependable. LOVE her. Great to work with!!! Definitely recommend!!!

- Angel C.

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