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Stephanie W.


Blairsville, PA

$14/hr10 yrs exp

A Well Experienced Babysitter

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I babysit my preacher's 3 kids (ages 4, 7, and 12) occasionally on Sundays. I babysit my cousin (who has special needs, age 6) occasionally. I babysit my friend's 2 kids (ages 1 and 6) occasionally.
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Samantha H.


Bolivar, PA

$22-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, I am looking to working with kids again, and my passion first thing out of college, was working as a TSS with a fifth grade boy diagnosed with autism. The changes we both made over the school year were incredible. He had become more independent in normal class settings, his attention span lengthened, and his communication...
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Koga C.


Homer City, PA

$14-25/hr10 yrs exp

Let Me Take Care Of Your Loved Ones

I have been working with individuals with special needs for over 10 years and love taking care of them and helping them. I am caring, attentive and intuitive to their needs.
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Mellissia D.


Latrobe, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Care Provider

5.0

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I have been a certified caregiver for many years. I have a compassionate heart and have a reputation among friends and previous co-workers as being funny, inspirational and loyal to all that I come in contact with. I have a great desire to make a difference in peoples' lives and in the world around me. I am a Christian and my...
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Kayla T.


Indiana, PA

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development and Family Relations. Currently, I am pursuing an online master's degree in elementary education. I have a lot experience working with children across various age groups, including school-age children, preschoolers, and...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kayla is fantastic! She was wonderful with our special needs daughter, always on time, and easy to work with. Our little one was always sad to see her go, which is what you want to see. I'd definitely hire her again!"

Kyle T.

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Kelsey S.


Ligonier, PA

$25-50/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kelsey! I'm 23 years old and I have 9 years of experience in working with people who have special needs and disabilities, both mental and physical. My experience lies mainly with ages up to 15/16, though I have worked with young adults and geriatrics as well as a CNA as a young adult. Most of my experience came...
5.0
"Myself and my two boys were dealing with the worst time in our lives when Kelsey arrived. It was draining, painful and difficult. Through it Kelsey stayed. She did everything possible to try to help us during our time of need even though I know it had to be...

Crys B.

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Miranda S.


Latrobe, PA

$20-35/hr1 yrs exp

I am 1 of 52 first cousins, so I come from a very big family with a lot of kids ! My uncle also has special needs, so I have grown up being with him! I am very patient and understanding. I love listening to children and helping them with whatever they need! I am going back to school to be a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist,...
Miranda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lisa L.


Greensburg, PA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional/Caregiver

I worked for a company that works with the Intellectually Disabled. I was 2 on 1 9(client was non verbal non everything, we had to do everything for her). I loved my job there but the house I was at was 7 of us workers for 4 clients at that resident. The workers were young, only 3 of us older ladies working there and we did all...
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Lawrence P.


Greensburg, PA

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Senior Care And Special Needs For 3 Years

I'm semi retired and have been a care giver for several years. Please don't let my size intimidate you from hiring me. I'm a big guy but gentle to all. I watch over my clients like a pit bull, but have the disposition of a Golden Retriever.
Lawrence can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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Lawrence P.


Greensburg, PA

$17-25/hr

Retired Father Of 2

I currently work with adults with special needs and work additional hours as available with other families. I'm also a volunteer with United Way's - Open Your Heart to a Senior program for the past 4 years. I watch over children as though they were my own. I was a single dad to two children and am working these additional jobs...
Lawrence can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Nicole B.


Delmont, PA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

I love working with children with special needs! I worked with them in life skills and adaptive gym in high school. I volunteered two summers and some other days with the children and adults in Clelian Heights School in Greensburg. I enjoy the experience and the joy it gives me when I work with these wonderful kids!
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Beth R.


Ligonier, PA

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Retired Teacher Looking For Nanny/babysitting Positions Which Require Travel

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am the youngest of 14 children and have cared for little ones all my life, as my siblings and I gave our parents 59 grandchildren, 110 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. I spent most of my high school years babysitting for family and neighbors, even spending one summer caring for a neighbors children, ages...
Beth can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kristen M.


Indiana, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

I have primarily been a stay at home mother to my two children, for 14 years. Over that time I did work a few nanny and caregiver positions. I have experience watching children of all ages. I've had experience with premature infants and special needs children. I'm patient and practice positive reinforcement. I love to cook and...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Brett R.


Latrobe, PA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Every Child Can Learn Just Not On The Same Day Or In The Same Way. - G. E.

As an educator, my previous experiences both in the United States and abroad have allowed me to prepare for a variety of opportunities ranging from life skills support and care to educational programming development. During my time as a special education teacher, I have been fortunate to work in a variety of settings and roles...
I have 12 years of experience being a CNA and 2 years of experience being a social worker. I currently work at Torrance State Hospital, Monday-Friday from 8-4. I have worked there for 6 years, four of those years as a psychiatric aide. I have experience with mental illnesses and intellectual disabilities. Medication...
I am currently in school for healthcare. I have experience with helping manage diabetes (I am also a diabetic) and have present care/hospital experience. I also have experience working with a variety of students with homework help to independent living. I am looking for something stable and long term!
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Stacie M.


Latrobe, PA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant Part-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs for 5 years. Some of the diagnoses were down syndrome, explosive disorder, cri-du-chat, mental illness, diabetics, cancer and autism. I would utilize my skills to care and nurture your loved ones as if they were my own. I absolutely enjoyed my job and implemented everything that needed done for...
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Beth B.


Indiana, PA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Have In In Child Care For Ten Years And Expanding To Help Adults

Mother of two great kids expanding care to adults for errands and cleaning. references availible upon request.
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Hailey R.


Latrobe, PA

$15-18/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Dedicated Childcare Provider With A Passion For Nurturing Young Minds

Hi there! My name is Hailey, and I have several years of experience working with children as a babysitter, nanny, and in a daycare setting. I also have experience providing care for elderly individuals and working with those with special needs, including autism care. This background has equipped me with the skills to offer...
Hailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Grace W.


Latrobe, PA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Grace, A Passionate Babysitter With Experience In Early Education And Special Needs.

Hi everyone, I'm Grace! I'm a babysitter located in Latrobe, and available throughout surrounding areas. I'm 18 and I go to the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, double majoring in Special and Early Childhood Education. I've been babysitting for a little over 5 years on and off. I have professional experience in special...

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