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Elena R.


Gardners, PA

$15-35/hr4 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

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Hello! I have three years experience of in home residential care for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. I was responsible for changing, bathing, cooking, cleaning, dressing, feeding, transporting, and administering medications. I also did one year of a day service program where I took individuals out...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, transportation, respite care, meal prep & more
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Denise F.


Orrtanna, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Indiviual Available Full Time

5.0

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I am looking for full work. I have worked with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 19 years. I have my. master's degree in ABA. I enjoy working with this population because I love to see smiles on their faces when they do things they didn't think they could do or they enjoy doing. I am CPR/First Aid...
5.0
"Denise has an excellent background in psychology which has been extremely helpful during her care of our Schizophrenic daughter. She took the initiative to help our daughter learn life skills such as shopping, cooking, and interaction with the public. She even...

Carol B.

Hard worker, I been taking care of people since I am was 16 years old. I am 40 years old. You love one will be best of care.
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Nichelle M.


Shippensburg, PA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

** I am currently not accepting new clients/jobs at this time. So sorry!!*** 4/5/23 I have worked part time in the mental health field as a case manager. I have worked for individuals with intellectual disabilities for an agency as well as a group home setting for 3+ years. I am experienced with medication distribution, ESP's...
5.0
"Awesome experience with Nikki. We hired her to care for our dogs and special needs teenager and she was punctual, communicative, kind, and dependable. She is patient, has a great attitude, and is very smart. Would absolutely hire her again. Highly recommended."

Andrea B.

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Aimee C.


Mechanicsburg, PA

$45/hr7 yrs exp

Available For Full-time Compassionate Personal Care, Housekeeping, Transportation, And/or Meal Prep.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello and thank you for taking the time to get to know more about me. For over 7 years Senior and disabled care have my focus. Prior VetMed and Psychology were on my career path. I do love to prepare meals. Dietary restrictions are strongly obeyed. Attention to detail is a req with meds. Laundry and hygiene are a daily chore...
5.0
"Aimee has a very special quality & manner about her. Truly a heart for people, compassion is what I would call it. Aimee has cared for a few of my family members and other individuals that I know. Her knowledge of medicine, the body and genuine instinct with people...

Tami K.

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Callie D.


Carlisle, PA

$25/hr2 yrs exp

I have been working in special education for over 3 years. I have taught diverse groups of students with ADD/ADHD, autism, Asperger's Syndrome, learning disabilities, speech impairments, and non-compliant behavior. My skills in differentiated instruction, assistive technology, and multi-sensory lesson planning allow me to meet...
5.0
"Callie has an enormous amount of experience when it comes to working with children. She is very dependable and reliable. Anything that needed to be done she was the first one to step up to the plate. She takes her work very seriously and makes her clientele a...

Makayla D.

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Darlene B.


Fayetteville, PA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Over 20 Years CNA In Home Care Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

CNA, dementia care, care for those with disabilities, run errands, clean home, ADL's for client, companionship, friendly and caring Christian woman.
Darlene can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Excellent caregiver. Always reliable."

Douglas B.

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Amy S.


Mechanicsburg, PA

$13-16/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a teenager, my Mom worked for the United Cerebral Palsy Association. Working with their summer programs for preschool and elementary aged children was my first experience. Since then, having a degree in education, I have worked as a TSS for autism, preschool teacher, substitute in public school, para with Special Needs...
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Lauryn S.


Mechanicsburg, PA

$28-35/hr7 yrs exp

Postpartum Doula

I have 7+ years of experience working with children. As a Postpartum Doula (training through ProDoula), I can do overnights or any day services needed with a max of 25 hours/week.
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Jean Marie C.


Carlisle, PA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Behavior Technician For NHS Autism School

The Behavior Technician provides direct one-on-one behavioral interventions to teach communication, social, and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in the home, community, and school settings. Behavior Technicians will utilize interventions developed out of the science of Applied Behavior Analysis.
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Sarah W.


Gettysburg, PA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Tutor/Physical Activity Specialist

Throughout the past few years, I have had the opportunity to work with students and children with various disabilities in the aspect of education and physical activity. As a current special education teacher, I work with high school students with intellectual disabilities transitioning from school to work. Within this role, I...
Hello! I am a 38-year-old Disability Advocate, looking for something part time. I have experience in nannying, senior care and pet care. I have been nannying/babysitting since the age of 12. Previously CPR certified, I will be able to obtain again if needed. I am a non smoker, who absolutely loves to cook and bake. I also am...
Katrina can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services
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Lisa S.


Gettysburg, PA

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Smile Maker

I have been caring for individuals since 1994. I have been trained as a GNA as well as a medical assistant. I worked at a Medical Office since 2001. As of lately, I have been providing care for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. I started as a DSP in 2023. I love caring for individuals. I find it very...
Lisa can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, errands, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep & more
I have always loved working with special needs individuals in the past. I have had experience with age groups of 9 and up and understand the importance of being open and lending a listening ear. I am willing to help with games, activities, and any duties around the house.
I have two 7-year-old sisters and have many younger cousins that I spend my weekends with. I love to babysit and once I graduate high school I plan on going to college to major in early education. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts.
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Kara S.


Mechanicsburg, PA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Master's Degree, Extensive Experience

Home Health Care Provider (dementia and cancer specialties), End-Of-Life Doula, Healthcare Advocate, Registered Behavior Technician working with children and adults with special needs and developmental disorders. Reiki Master. Mom of three children in college. Fitness enthusiast. Highly educated and experienced, empathetic, and...
Kara can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Lori S.


Camp Hill, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I'm available for cleaning, yard work and babysitting, among other tasks. I work full time for a local public school district and I love helping children of elementary and middle school age to learn to be safe and as self sufficient as possible. I teach children skills they can use throughout their lives which is very...
I have grown up around other people with special needs pretty much my entire life and also have certain special needs myself due to a permanent health condition that I have. So I really often know how to connect with them and understand them in ways that most other people who lack having such limitations and such don't or can't.
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Ashley D.


New Oxford, PA

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver

Dedicated and compassionate advocate with 19 years of experience caring for my special needs son. Skilled in: - Coordinating complex medical care and therapy schedules - Developing and implementing individualized care plans - Providing emotional support and advocacy in various settings (home, school, medical) - Navigating...
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Nicole W.


Mechanicsburg, PA

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Provider

Currently I am a personal care aide in an assisted living facility caring for people with dementia. I am also an activity assistant at a long term care facility. I love my work although it is tough at times at the end of the day it is good to be doing something good for the world and for the community. I also enjoy teaching yoga...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Gardners, PA

Denise F.

5.0

Denise has an excellent background in psychology which has been extremely helpful during her care of our Schizophrenic daughter. She took the initiative to help our daughter learn life skills such as shopping, cooking, and interaction with the public. She even helps our daughter learn these skills...

- Carol B.

Nichelle M.

5.0

Awesome experience with Nikki. We hired her to care for our dogs and special needs teenager and she was punctual, communicative, kind, and dependable. She is patient, has a great attitude, and is very smart. Would absolutely hire her again. Highly recommended.

- Andrea B.

Aimee C.

5.0

Does an excellent job! Both professional and efficient. Highly recommend:)

- Rose W.

Callie D.

5.0

Callie has an enormous amount of experience when it comes to working with children. She is very dependable and reliable. Anything that needed to be done she was the first one to step up to the plate. She takes her work very seriously and makes her clientele a priority! She's overall a fantastic...

- Makayla D.

Darlene B.

5.0

Excellent caregiver. Always reliable.

- Douglas B.

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