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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Wilmington, DE
The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Wilmington, DE
Lisa L.
Wilmington, DE
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I provide childcare in addition to my regular employment as a nurse. I enjoy connecting with families and have cared for kids of all ages, including infant triplets and children with special needs.
Noah R.
Wilmington, DE
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I have been working in schools with children who have special needs for the past 5 years. I have also grown up babysitting both younger cousins and younger nieces and nephews, as well as being a youth girls basketball coach and volunteering and youth basketball camps.
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I have been caring for children for the past 8 years. I specialize in working with students with special needs. However, I also have experience working with children during the summer as a camp counselor and as an instructor at after school programs. I have babysat for families on and off throughout this time period. I enjoy...
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I have 2 children of my own, both now in their early 20's. One is gifted, one special needs, but doing so well! My background is counseling and education, but my children have taught me the most! I love art, music, sports and cooking. I love getting down on the floor with kids and playing at their level, as well as introducing...
Amanda J.
Wilmington, DE
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Currently obtaining my PhD in Developmental Psychology. I am also currently a Behavioral Specialist Consultant and work with children with Special needs. CPR/First Aid certified. I also know how to engage with ABA programs, PECS, and behavioral interventional services.
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My passion stems partly from just who I am. I have 2 master's in counseling, and love people. However, all my relatives live into their 90's and even 100's. I come from a very close-knit family and have cared for seniors and adults with dementia, Alzheimer's, and various special needs. I have prepared meals, acted as a...
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As a senior in gerontology and a certified nursing assistant, I seamlessly integrate academic knowledge with hands-on experience in senior care. My caregiving journey commenced during college, where I served as a personal caregiver for two special needs teenagers in the summers, merging theoretical insights with practical...
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I have worked for several families for the last 7 1/2 years. I'm currently with a family in Downingtown. Previously, I worked for seven years with the family in Bryn Mawr. I'm a mother of three my eldest has special needs. I also took care of my mother for six years in my home she was a stroke victim. As you can see I am...
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Mary W.
Wilmington, DE
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Mary Kate
Covid-Conscious Private Nanny, seeking Covid-Conscious family.
Reliable and nurturing childcare provider with more than 25 year's of early childhood education. Experience working with newborn's, infants, toddler's , preschool, school
age as well as children with special needs.
I am committed to providing an...
5.0
"We had a wonderful interview with Mary Kate. She was timely, prepared, and extremely thorough. She brought references, copies of her certifications and letters of recommendation. She asked excellent...
Reviewed by Bianca R.
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Hi! My name is Diva, but everyone calls me Dee dee. I am a 51-year-old mother of six (ages 31 to 9 years) and a grandmother of six (ages 11 to 1), who loves children and pets! I basically raised two families as my first three children are 31, 25 and 24 and my second three are 14, 9 and 9. You could almost say I'm working on my...
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Hello. I have had the absolute pleasure of working with children with autism. Children who had down syndrome.
Children who had Cerebral palsy and many other infant to seniors with special needs. Thank you MK
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I'm employed now as PRN due to a budget cut a my current job. My position is working with people with bipolar and schizophrenic and behaviors. I have a weekend only job I've had since 2007 working caring for someone's great-aunt. I cook, do light cleaning and some food shopping.
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I am a local college student with a car. I have about 10 years of experience with baby sitting children from young ages, to just hanging out as a extra set of eyes. I have worked special need children and have also supervised and aided with private parties.
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I am an energetic 56-year-old experienced child care provider with excellent references! I love what I do and enjoy the little ones so much. I have experience with newborn -12 yr. and with special needs also Down syndrome heart condition and feeding tube etc, I'm comfortable in most situations. I'm very prompt and reliable.. I...
5.0
"Dee was our part time nanny for my now almost 3yr old and 10mo old baby for close to 2 years. She is incredibly energetic, loving and willing. Dee added a presence that was unmatched by any other caregiver we...
Reviewed by Tiffany D.
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I am an Elementary School Teacher with degrees in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education. I also have my masters as a Reading Specialist and Teacher of English to non speakers. I have previously spent my summers as a nanny for families as well as a camp counselor for Elementary and Middle School aged children. I...
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William A.
Wilmington, DE
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Friendly, Patient And Compassionate Person And I Enjoy Working With The Elderly.
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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I have worked with people with diverse aliment such as stroke, dementia, Almeizer's, Diabetes and people with special needs. It will be a pleasure to work with you. Kindly teach out to me. Thanks
5.0
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I have almost 20 years of experience working with children and seniors with special needs. I am certified in CPR, first aide, and abdominal thrust. I am trust worthy, reliable, and immediately available for work.
5.0
"I loved her attention to detail and how attentive she was with my moms care.. my mom loves her"
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Madisyn A.
New Castle, DE
$17-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a full time student at the University of Delaware with a range of experience with individuals with special needs. Although I am not going to school to pursue anything in this field in the future, many of my babysitting/nannying jobs in the past have been centered around kids with special needs. I have reliable...
5.0
"We hired Madisyn when we came into town for a wedding. She keep our special needs son while we went to the wedding and reception. She took him to play putt putt and took him to eat. She was very kind to J. and...
Reviewed by Melanie W.
Hilary N.
New Castle, DE
$15-19/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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My name is Hilary I ve been working with Easter sealed since 2006 I left to have my twin girls in 2008 had my girls in 2009 and returned to easter sealed in 2013 I love working with youths, adults and seniors I have a passion for taking care of them I also work at camp ferlee working on some weekend where I spend the entire...
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Base upon my experience in the health care field and length service . I can bring a tremendous input to my client making sure to meet their basic daily needs these included meal preparation, assist with bathing , doctor appointment, laundry and also to assist with errands and also assisting my clients with medication since I am...
5.0
"Sabaina M. is a caring, compassionate and committed health aid for my parents. Helping someone with dementia and their spouse is not easy. Sabaina’s companionship and help around the house has been a blessing...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wilmington, DE
Mary W.
5.0
We had a wonderful interview with Mary Kate. She was timely, prepared, and extremely thorough. She brought references, copies of her certifications and letters of recommendation. She asked excellent questions and was clearly thinking through the schedule, care of the kids, and their needs....
- Bianca R.
Diva S.
5.0
Dee was our part time nanny for my now almost 3yr old and 10mo old baby for close to 2 years. She is incredibly energetic, loving and willing. Dee added a presence that was unmatched by any other caregiver we had in our home. She took our children out to the library, parks/playgrounds, children's...
- Tiffany D.
Sheena T.
5.0
Sheena goes above and beyond at every step. She is caring and compassionate and treats my sister like a family member. When my sister is having a particularly terrible day, Sheena calms her down and holds her until she stops crying. My family feels so grateful that she came into our lives. She is...
- Christin F.
Madisyn A.
5.0
We hired Madisyn when we came into town for a wedding. She keep our special needs son while we went to the wedding and reception. She took him to play putt putt and took him to eat. She was very kind to J. and did great with him. I would totally recommend hiring her for a job!
- Melanie W.
Sabaina M.
5.0
Sabiana worked for us for over a year helping to take care of my mother. She was warm and kind and did everything necessary and more. She was reliable and punctual. I would highly recommend her.
- Care member
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Ratings for Wilmington, DE special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Wilmington, DE are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.