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Special needs caregivers in Boiling Springs, PA

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Colleen E.


Mechanicsburg, PA

$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of two, one who had special needs. I was a Girl Scout leader, soccer coach, t-ball coach and work at child watch for the local ymca.
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Samantha K.


Mechanicsburg, PA

$22-33/hr • 1 yrs exp

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.
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Drew H.


Mechanicsburg, PA

$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Drew! I have over 7 years of experience caring for children aged 3-15, including children with special needs. As an older sister myself, I am passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. With a compassionate and patient approach, I love to engage kids in fun and...
Drew can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Ruby D.


Mechanicsburg, PA

$20-21/hr • 3 yrs exp

A Happy, Reliable, And Caring Babysitter Who Prioritizes Safety And Responsibility.

I am a very friendly, outgoing, and patient person with a love for kids. I enjoy spending quality time with the kids I babysit and being a positive influence for them. I am American Red Cross CPR and first-aid certified. At school, I participate in the integrated bocce ball team, working with special needs students. I have...
Ruby can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Alyssa B.


Mechanicsburg, PA

$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have 5 years of experience. I just graduated from Wilkes University with my Bachleor's in Psychology! I am home for the summer before heading to Marywood University in the fall to start my Master's to become a School Psychologist! I am the oldest of 7, I have worked with all ages of children, I have worked with Special...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alyssa was great! Our daughter and dog were obsessed with her from the second she walked in the door. Our daughter was a bit fussy getting to bed and Alyssa did a great job calming her down. Will definitely be hiring again!"

Jennifer L.

Sherri M.


Dillsburg, PA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love working with children. I have 30+ years experience working with children of all ages. I was a foster parent for 18 years. I have 3 biological children and we have adopted 6, plus I have 6 grandchildren. I also have worked in our school district with special needs children, and I volunteer in the children's department at...
Sherri can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alyssa B.


Dover, PA

$13-15/hr • 9 yrs exp

Your Home Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With 9 years experience I have learned a lot about childcare and continue to learn more everyday. I have done everything from special needs care to after school tutoring and absolutely love it all! I enjoy music, movies, reading and doing crafts is one of my specialties! I spent a year in Chesterfield Virginia where I was an...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Full of energy, creative and fun! "

Alyssa B.

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Mavis M.


Camp Hill, PA

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Monday To Friday

Hi, I'm Mavis but you can call me Meme. I have experience working with children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens(0-12). I'm great at keeping kids entertained and finding fun activities for them to do. I can prepare healthy meals and snacks for your children. I'm also comfortable with light cleaning and can help keep your...
Mavis can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have known Mavis for a couple of years and I must say her work with children is exceptional. She is kind and patient with my kids, very reliable and responsible. She is a punctual person and is always willing to help."

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Ellen W.


Harrisburg, PA

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Ellie

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Ellie! I am a current student at Messiah University's Masters of Occupational Therapy Program. My experience with babysitting started at a young age, helping with childcare at my church. In high school, I started official part-time babysitting gigs and lifeguarding. The skills I have gained through lifeguarding,...
Ellen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ellie cared for our 3 children after-school for several months. She was very responsible and kept the kids engaged in play and off screens! We plan on continuing to have Ellie watch the kids when available for date nights."

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Michaela P.


Harrisburg, PA

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Certified Home Health Aide With CPR Certification

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Michaela. I am 24 years old and have 6 years of home care experience. Most of my Home Care experience is in Special Needs/Pediatrics, but also have 1 years of hands on Senior Care experience. Working with Pediatrics has been a true labor of love for me over the past 6 years, and while I primarily work in senior...
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Jordan D.


New Bloomfield, PA

$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time And Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a reliable and cheerful person with excellent child care and interpersonal skills. I have more than 18 years experience in child care. I simply love children, love caring for them and find them fascinating and I am seeking further nanny work to continue doing what I love and broadening my experience. I am trained in Infant...
Jordan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She moved and we want her to come back!! We miss her."

Shannan T.

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Carly B.


Camp Hill, PA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Carly! I'm a mature nanny with 15+ years of experience. I just moved back to the Harrisburg area and am seeking positions in nannying, tutoring, and pet sitting. I can offer very flexible scheduling! I am fully vaccinated, and love to sit for school-aged kids and toddlers, but I also have experience with younger infants...
5.0
"Amazing personality! Very reliable!"

Brittney P.

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Michaela P.


Harrisburg, PA

$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Children And Senior Care Provider

Experienced caregiver looking for part time evening and weekend work. I have been in the home nursing industry for 5 years but have moved into the management side, but would still love to work one-on-one with patients part time outside of my full time job. Reliable transportation. Experience with special needs (pediatric and...
Michaela can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Michaela really brought out a side of my grandmother that I hadn't seen in a long time! She is awesome and very personable! "

Samantha N.

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Kay A.


Harrisburg, PA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children in total for about 10 years. I have experience mainly working with children in the age range of 6 mo.-12 yrs. I worked in a nursery for about four years, and before that, I had classroom experience with children in the early school age range. I have also done volunteer work with school age children....
Kay can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Always on time. Always has a great attitude. Amazing with my kids. Knows how to discipline with our guidelines and making sure the kids know she means business without being cruel or mean and we love and appreciate that! Hands on and loved our kiddos! Our oldest...

Latoya S.

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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Theresa S.


Harrisburg, PA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With 30+ years experience as a pediatric LPN, I am fully experienced in caring for children, newborn through adolescence. I have experience with multiples and those with special needs, including adults or seniors.
Theresa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Madison S.


New Bloomfield, PA

$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Madison, I am 20 years old and have my own reliable transportation. I grew up around many people on the spectrum and am very sensitive to their varying needs. I love caring for people, and spending time with people is just another way to help meet their needs. I worked with a deaf 7-year-old boy who has behavioral...
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Nathaniel S.


Harrisburg, PA

$18-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Nathaniel. I have worked with the geriatrics population and people with mental disabilities for over 12 years now and love it. I provide personal care like showers, grooming and do laundry, house keeping, medication reminder, doctor appointments, protect patient in and out of the home, feeding/assist if...
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Amara N.


Harrisburg, PA

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Working with children and adults who have intellectual disabilities is extremely rewarding. I've been in the human services field for 6 years and wouldn't change it for the world! My range of experiences includes but is not limited to working with individuals who have autism, down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. I am willing to...
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Nia M.


Harrisburg, PA

$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Get To Know Me !

Hey there ! My name is Nia & I live in the Harrisburg area . I am currently a nursing major at HACC . I currently work at UPMC osteopathic hospital as a patient care technician part time ! I also have my certified nursing assistant license as well as my emergency medical technician (EMT) license . I have experience working with...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Boiling Springs, PA

Alyssa B.

5.0

Alyssa was great! Our daughter and dog were obsessed with her from the second she walked in the door. Our daughter was a bit fussy getting to bed and Alyssa did a great job calming her down. Will definitely be hiring again!

- Jennifer L.

Alyssa B.

5.0

Very very dependable young lady. Was responsible for getting my two girls (ages 8 and 10 at the time) off of the bus, getting them after school snacks, completing homework, studying and then getting them off the their different activities for the evening.

- Reana D.

Mavis M.

5.0

I have known Mavis for a couple of years and I must say her work with children is exceptional. She is kind and patient with my kids, very reliable and responsible. She is a punctual person and is always willing to help.

- Care member

Ellen W.

5.0

Ellie is an amazing sitter for us! She has always been on time and we come home to a totally clean house! My kids who are normally super shy love her!!

- Meaghan C.

Jordan D.

5.0

She moved and we want her to come back!! We miss her.

- Shannan T.

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