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Madison H.


Duncannon, PA

$17-30/hr5 yrs exp

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Hello, I have worked with individuals with IDD and autism for 5 years now. I am currently employed. Unfortunately, this program is coming to an end and it's time for me to help others in need. I am currently first aid, CPR, and AED trained. I also have my Medication Administration training. I have been trained in...
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Jordan D.


New Bloomfield, PA

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time And Full-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, 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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Kristen C.


Enola, PA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Certified Special Ed Teacher Seeking Supplemental Income

I currently work full-time as a special education academic advisor at a cyber charter school. I am newly married and I am seeking occasional evening or weekend jobs as a small source of supplemental income to help pay off debt. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with my B. S. in Developmental Psychology in 2015 and...
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Ashley T.


Enola, PA

$16-19/hr4 yrs exp

I worked as an Instructional Assistant at an elementary school with special needs children in Life Skills. I also am a caregiver for my elderly grandmother. I have a dog and 2 cats. I have also worked with adults that had mental and intellectual disabilities for 3 years. Previously worked with adults and children that have...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I worked with adults with disabilities in a group home and apartment setting for 3 years. I currently work at an elementary school with children that are in the Life Skills classroom.
I became a stay at home mom after working for the state for 12 years. Now that my daughter is almost 13, I'm looking to care for other children to help financially support my family. I recently just ended a caregiving job for a special needs teenager because he moved into a special needs home. I was his caregiver after school...
Sheree can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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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Kristen C.


Enola, PA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Certified Teacher Seeking Small Supplemental Income

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work full-time as a special education coordinator at a cyber charter school. I am searching for occasional evening or weekend jobs as a small source of supplemental income, because I am getting married in October 2023. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with my B. S. in Developmental Psych in 2015 and my...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Jes H.


Enola, PA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Personalized Care For Expansive Experiences

I'm Jes and I am an autistic service provider. As a trained educator and direct service provider I bring a sense of calm, understanding, and acceptance to my practice. I'm looking forward to discussing the care your expansive humans seek.
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Julia M.


Enola, PA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hello! My name is Julia M. I am a senior nursing major at Widener University in Chester PA! I love working with kids! I have experience with a variety of levels and ages of kids! I have 7 years of experience and am CPR and First Aid certified! I look forward to hearing from you!!
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Michaela P.


Harrisburg, PA

$10-20/hr5 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: Dementia, respite care, personal care
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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Mavis M.


Camp Hill, PA

$20-25/hr4 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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Mavis is a caring individual and she demonstrates a deep understanding of the needs and emotions of those she is assisting. She would often go above and beyond her responsibilities to ensure the well-being and happiness of the individuals she’s responsible for....

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Ellen W.


Harrisburg, PA

$20/hr8 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Kay A.


Harrisburg, PA

$25-35/hr10 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Carly B.


Camp Hill, PA

$15-25/hr10 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

$10-15/hr6 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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Amy S.


Mechanicsburg, PA

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher/Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children since I was 12, my experience ranges from working in homes, homeschooling my own children, tutoring, preschool, elementary school and special needs (primarily autistic children.) I love children and have a passion to see them grow and develop to their potential. I'd love to meet you and assist you and...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Amy to work as a special needs private aid in a pre-K classroom for our son, who is on the autism spectrum and did not have access to TSS services. Her skills and experience as a former TSS, as well as a preschool teacher, were invaluable! She was able...

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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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Aimee D.


Lemoyne, PA

$8-50/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have worked in several group homes for adults with special needs. Some of my responsibilities included: meal preparation, medication administration, bathing, assisting with personal hygiene, transporting patients to appointments, monitoring individuals for safety and assisting as needed. I enjoy helping individuals and...
Aimee can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, errands, light cleaning
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Courtney B.


Carlisle, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Teacher at a special needs school looking for some part-time child/pet sitting jobs to keep me busy over the summer. I was a nanny for 2 years while in grad school to a baby and toddler. CPR/first aid certified and updated copies of all my clearances.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Duncannon, PA

Jordan D.

5.0

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

- Shannan T.

Michaela P.

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.

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.

Kay A.

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 will always bring up fond memories of...

- Latoya S.

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