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Special needs caregivers in Duncansville, PA

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Miriam C.


Duncansville, PA

$18/hr5 yrs exp

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I'm a child-caregiver with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I believe that play is essential for learning. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love finding new and exciting ways to engage children. I'm also experienced in working...
Miriam can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Donna L.


Altoona, PA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

SPECIAL NEEDS YOUTH ,TEENS AND ADULTS

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had many clients with special needs I'm warm compassionate and patient I would treat your loved one as if was my own family member I have autism in my family, and also down syndrome, ADHD my great nephew has that as well I have done many young adults with special need and have dealt with many different conditions message...
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Holly S.


Altoona, PA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Available For After-School Care - Patient, Fun & Nurturing Nanny With Montessori Credential.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Holly Tracey, a certified early childhood Montessori teacher, and newly-trained Newborn Care Specialist. I have 17 years of experience as a teacher and childcare provider, the past 3 as a professional nanny. I have worked with ages ranging from newborn to preteen. I have experience with allergies and special needs....
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"As an assistant teacher under Holly, I have seen first hand how great she is with children. Holly has a calming presence, kindness, and a way of interacting with children that fosters trust. Holly has dealt with allergies, first aid, special needs and behavioral...

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Abby S.


Altoona, PA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

I have been caring for children throughout the past four years. Also I have been babysitting two special needs boys for the past three years.
Abby can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Emilee R.


Altoona, PA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

I like working with kids because I love being able to see them grow and obtain skill through various forms of play and interactions. I'm looking for a job that takes place after school hours and weekends because I am a kindergarten special education teacher during school hours. I started working with kids when I was old...
Emilee can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Rylee B.


Altoona, PA

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, I M A Professional Nanny Available Full-time & Willing To Provide You Extra Assistance.

Hello! I love kids and I'm also an animal lover! I'm a bubbly, fun person. I love to cook and being outdoors is a plus for me so trips to the park will be no problem!
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Emilee R.


Altoona, PA

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Autistic Support Teacher

I currently teach kindergarten and first grade autistic support. This is my 3 year teaching Autistic support. I have a bachelors degree in early childhood and special education. I am currently enrolled in graduate school at Slippery Rock University. I am pursuing a masters of special education with a concentration in Autism.

Janeen N.


Altoona, PA

$8-10/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

I am a mother of a 25-year-old. I am a LPN that has years of experience. I have taken care of individuals with special needs. I am caring, reliable and professional. I do not mind pets. I absolutely adore children. I help foster self-esteem and know the importance of trust with infants. My CPR Certification expired this year and...
Janeen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Julie C.


Saint Benedict, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Julie C

I have worked with seniors, cancer patients, brain injury patients and special needs individuals and I love helping others. I feel very fortunate in my life and just want to help others as much as I can to make their lives better, as well.
Julie can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
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Mary N.


Fallentimber, PA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, over the years I have given care to many people in different stages of life. I have cared for children in the past with cerebral palsy, I have cared for seniors with different care needs. I do medication prompting, exercise when requested, mobility, food prep and clean up, helped with feeding, I do day to day routines for a...
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April H.


Ebensburg, PA

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

I'm a mother of a 10-year-old daughter who has level 2-3 Autism Spectrum Disorder. My daily life involves communication devices, stimming and helping her with her everyday needs. I also work as a Team Leader in a home of an Intellectual Delayed-Disabled adult with multiple psychiatric diagnosises. Prior to that I was a DSP in a...
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Kimberly K.


Bellwood, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I've worked In Home care, as well as group homes and nursing home. I have experience with all age groups.
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Julie C.


Saint Benedict, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Julie M. C.

I have worked with elderly people, cancer patients and brain injury patients as an aide. I love helping people as much as I can. I feel very blessed in my life and just want to help make life better and easier for anyone that I possibly can.

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