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Kelly G.


Blakeslee, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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Over 20+ years working with infants through young adults with IDD (autism, non verbal, downs, fragile X, cerebral palsy, bi polar disorder, behavioral issues). Reliable, non - smoker, CPR Certified. Excellent references.
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Bonnie H.


Blakeslee, PA

$15-20/hr

Direct Support Professional AUSTISM/DOWN SYNDROME

I am an experienced Direct Support Professional supporting adults or children with either Autism Spectrum 1, 2, 3, or Down syndrome to encourage community participation. Assist patient with daily living skills, household tasks, and personal hygiene. Support patient with healthcare needs, including medication and visits to the...
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Kelly G.


Blakeslee, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver Available

Experienced caregiver with over 15 years experience caring for newborns, toddlers, school age, young adults, special needs. All clearances including driving record. Infant, Toddler, adult CPR/First aide certified. Excellent references, own transportation, reliable.
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kelly G.


Blakeslee, PA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare

Providing care to infants through school age. Working with special needs children through young adult and elderly.
Kelly can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification
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Michelle Joane G.


Pocono Lake, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Aide

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Michelle. I am a very reliable, hardworking and very patient aide. I have atleast 2 years experience with autism and mental illness patients. I would like to say Thank you for taking time to read my profile. God Bless and Keep Safe.
5.0
"Michelle is a compassionate caregiver who has a smile and positive outlook every time she enters my home. She was adept at learning my routine and is thorough in her care for me. I highly recommend this lovely lady."

Cindy L.

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Cammile W.


Pocono Pines, PA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

LPN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been a nurse for 15 years worked in Nursing home and home care taking care of elderly and children, from all type of issues. Tracheotomy and ventilator, seizures, autism, spinal muscular atrophy. *Giving medication as prescribed by a physician * Taking vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight * Basic...
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Tayana B.


Effort, PA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work as a paraprofessional (personal aide) at a school for children with special needs. The child I work with, majority of the other children in my school are on the autism spectrum. It gives me great joy waking up every day knowing that I am making a huge impact on someone's life. I love my job, and I love children...
5.0
"Tayana is great! She is incredibly caring and attentive to our two toddlers. We especially appreciate the care she shows to our son, who we suspect is on the spectrum of autism. She is patient, understanding, and creative. She also learns fast and handles...

Missy W.

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Tayana B.


Effort, PA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Greetings, My name Tayana and I love helping kids develop into their little personalities! Though I am not your typical caretaker, I have plenty of experience with kids with special needs. I've have spent my last 8 years in working in a self contained classroom as a para, and the past few years I have moved up to a Behavior...
Tayana can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tayana is a great, caring and dependable girl. She truly has the best interest of children in mind. She truly cares about the children and their well being. she likes teaching and seeing children grow. she is honest and hard working i highly recommend Tayana!"

Sherry M.

I have been a nurse since 2007. I worked in nursing home and home care for many years. I have been caring for elderly most of my career. I enjoyed spending one to one time with them .
Cammile can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, respite care, light cleaning
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Julia H.


Pocono Summit, PA

$15-36/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am also a special needs mother myself
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I am a mature , energetic Licensed Practical nurse I have many years of experience in all types of medical diagnoses. I am patient and compassionate. Presently I am taking short term jobs. I am a non smoker. I'm okay with pets. I tidy up as I work. I'm punctual and have a good work ethic
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Sarah B.


Effort, PA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Short Notice

I was a camp counselor for ages 6-13 for two years, and adore babysitting. The two main families that I babysit for are from ages 11months- 6 years, and from 2 - 10. I have all my clearances, am trained in first aid, and am CPR certified for children and infants. I have been a date night sitter for years, and frequently get...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have no paid experience with child care, though I have done it as a volunteer on several occasions. I have two much younger than I siblings that I spent a lot of time babysitting and tutoring. I also spent a lot of time volunteering for the special Olympic events and with special needs at my high school. I also spent time...
Donna can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I am 35 years old. I graduated from Nursing School in May. I have a 1-year-old child. Due to covid I am not willing to put my child in Daycare or work in a hospital setting. I am looking for any type of work that allows me to have my child with me. I am experienced in working with special needs children and Interested in...
Tiffany can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, transportation, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"She watches my 3 year old son. When I pick him up he is always happy to tell me what he learned. He learned about planets, the alphabet, counting and more. He is also trying fruits and veggies because she encourages healthy eating. She has been watching my son for...

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I'm a single father of three little girls that has recently gained a certification as a home health aide. My twins were born extremely early and needed a lot of help along the way; including in-home nursing. Im also the oldest of 12 children so I have pretty much been the Dad my entire life. I adore children and can handle the...
Jeffrey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My Dad was diagnosed with ALS months ago and we were new to home health. As soon as we met Jeffrey, we knew he was the one for us. Strong and passionate, Jeffrey became a fast advocate for his patient and his family. Always went above and beyond... Our family...

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Courtney C.


Palmerton, PA

$10-15/hr

Part-Time College Special Education Student Available For Caregiving!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 3rd year college student majoring in special education and middle school math education. I love working with people with disabilities and watching their potential sky rocket. I enjoy helping them with everyday activities as well as teaching them basic life skills. I am able to do functional skill instruction as well.
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Saskeya D.


Stroudsburg, PA

$23/hr3 yrs exp

Hello my name is Saskeya, I have 3 years experience of baby sitting. I can assist with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I'm a great cook and I'm very keen and big on safety. I have worked with many families and have also worked with special needs children. I enjoy reading, playing games, taking walks and doing art and crafts with...
Saskeya can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Saskeya was an amazing caregiver who took care of my 5 month old daughter and a 2 year old. She took care of my daughter as her own. She also did activities with my 2 year old. Saskeya is polite, well spoken and communicates very well. She also assisted me with...

Eno U.

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Connie L.


Stroudsburg, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, Loving Provider

I have been a home health aid since 2000, and have a special education degree. I have taken care of the disabled ( both mental and physical challenged and sometimes both). I have experience and have very caring and kind heart. I do my best to care and be helpful for people in my care. I have experience with all ages from...
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Carina A.


Stroudsburg, PA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Caring Nanny Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Carina. I am 30 years old. I am the oldest of 4 children and have always aided in their care. I have babysat neighborhood children since I was 12. I have been a nanny to 2 families. I have worked in a physical therapy office as a rehab tech. I also worked as a Residential Care worker in the past and was responsible...
Carina can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Carina cared for my 8 month old baby part time for almost 5 months. She was kind, caring, and loving with my baby. It's clear that she loves children, and they love her back. She has endless patience and was able to get baby to sleep when no one else could. I would...

Mary H.

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Yanibel D.


Wilkes Barre, PA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Sweet Nanny

Hello, my name is Yanibel, I am 31 years old, I am currently looking for a family that wants a full time nanny or babysitter. Work experience: I have worked with babies and with twins from 0-12 months and with children from 1-13 years old. I worked occasional babysitting since I was 16 years old then full time/ part time in NYC...
Yanibel can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Shes a great with kids, she have empathy and a great patience to del with kids. "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Blakeslee, PA

Michelle Joane G.

5.0

Michelle is a compassionate caregiver who has a smile and positive outlook every time she enters my home. She was adept at learning my routine and is thorough in her care for me. I highly recommend this lovely lady.

- Cindy L.

Tayana B.

5.0

Tayana is great! She is incredibly caring and attentive to our two toddlers. We especially appreciate the care she shows to our son, who we suspect is on the spectrum of autism. She is patient, understanding, and creative. She also learns fast and handles situations (tantrums, unexpected problems,...

- Missy W.

Tayana B.

5.0

Tayana is a great, caring and dependable girl. She truly has the best interest of children in mind. She truly cares about the children and their well being. she likes teaching and seeing children grow. she is honest and hard working i highly recommend Tayana!

- Sherry M.

Tiffany L.

5.0

She watches my 3 year old son. When I pick him up he is always happy to tell me what he learned. He learned about planets, the alphabet, counting and more. He is also trying fruits and veggies because she encourages healthy eating. She has been watching my son for almost a year.

- Care member

Jeffrey J.

5.0

My Dad was diagnosed with ALS months ago and we were new to home health. As soon as we met Jeffrey, we knew he was the one for us. Strong and passionate, Jeffrey became a fast advocate for his patient and his family. Always went above and beyond... Our family recommends him HIGHLY. Also...

- Care member

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