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Lindsey F.


East Petersburg, PA

$5-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

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My name is Lindsey F. I live in East Petersburg PA. I am 18 yrs. old and just graduated from Hempfield High School. Since I was 10 I have always taken an interest in children with special needs. Everyday I would go to the IU rooms and help for hours. I used to help with a girl who had down syndrome and diabetes. Also throughout...
A little about myself: Adult diagnosed ADD, kids (now adults) with ADD, family members with ASD including Asperger's. 30 credits in Early Childhood Special Education before moving into healthcare curriculums. Retired young in 2016. Part-time work since. 35+ years in healthcare involving patient care to executive mgmt. I have...
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Lorna Y.


Columbia, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA

5.0

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I am a certified nursing assistant with 30 years experience in the healthcare field. I really enjoy working with mentally handicapped adults and have a lot of experience working with them! I also have worked in hospitals, nursing homes, and have also worked as a house parent in a home with 8 adults. I am looking for night shift...
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Lydia F.


Lititz, PA

$12-17/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an enthusiastic, committed, young woman who has experience with in home child care ages newborn to teens including special needs (Autism and Asperger's). I have a Bachelors in Psychology and am completing my Masters in Counseling. I am currently working with children as a social worker for a local foster care agency. I love...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"The second we met Lydia, we knew she was perfect! Her bubbly happy demeanor and positive presence was felt immediately, and the way our kids took to her was extremely impressive. She understands children and how to respond to their ages and where they are in...

Cheryl B.

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Lisa Q.


Lancaster, PA

$18/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello ALL!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lisa! I am a 41-year-old married, mother of 1 adult daughter, who is off at College now. I am already currently working with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. But only part-time. So, I am looking to help others as well!! Please let me know what help you or your loved one needs, and I'll let you know if I can...
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Logan R.


Manheim, PA

$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am super friendly, easy going, and very adaptable to any situation. I have tons of patience, but I also love to carry conversations. I have experience with Autism, since I have a little brother who is Autistic.
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Caroline L.


Lancaster, PA

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Registered Nurse with a BSN degree with past experience in direct patient care in skilled nursing and rehabilitation environments and Hospice care. I also have experience in patients with dementia and have worked as a RN Supervisor in long term care. Currently, I am looking to use my experience and compassion to help...
5.0
"I am a 49 year-old woman with progressive multiple sclerosis for the past 21 years. I am wheelchair-bound and need assistance with many daily activities. Carri has helped me on and off for the past 10 months or so and has been just wonderful! Her primary tasks...

Kari W.

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Mirtelina I.


Lancaster, PA

$22-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Loving & Caring Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi Parents! I love being around children and make them happy when they are under my care. Overall, I have experience caring for multiple children (twins), all ages, and children with special needs. I am a happy, loving, respectful and responsible nanny/babysitter looking for two part time jobs or a full time job with some...
Mirtelina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Wonderful with kids. Bilingual. My children love her and still ask for her. She keeps a journal of what kids did throughout day. She spends time with them and plays with them, constantly active with them. "

Kelvin L.

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Mary W.


Lancaster, PA

$15-26/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun, Outdoor-loving, Baking Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Mary and I am a kind, loving, and patient babysitter who is open to new situations to best help family's specific needs. I started my childcare career at a very young age, with three children, two of whom have special needs; I worked for this family for three years until they moved out of town. Since then I...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mary is amazing. We hired her last summer as our first ever babysitter and she instantly became like family. Our girls love her, we love her. She is reliable, sweet, smart, fun and takes such good care of our girls. We missed her all year although she visited on...

Barbara D.

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Nyssa J.


Washington Boro, PA

$15-18/hr • 8 yrs exp

Babysitter!

Hi all!!! I am a senior through Liberty Online with a Next Generational Ministry Degree, so learning how to care and walk alongside families with newborns to graduating seniors! I am involved in my church community and love impacting the lives of children. I am located in the Lancaster area and would be willing to travel to you....
Nyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Eliza S.


Mountville, PA

$12-17/hr • 1 yrs exp

RN With Child And Teaching Experience, In School To Become A Speech Therapist

I'm a registered nurse with lots of experience with children and special needs (I have a 3-year-old and 10-month-old I'd love to bring along). Currently back in online college for Speech therapy and working on learning sign language. Great with educational activities with plans to home school my own kids. Love teaching kiddos...
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Nancy B.


Lititz, PA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

After Retiring From Nursing I Am Looking For Work To Continue Serving Children And Their Families.

I am a retired neonatal pediatric nurse with 45 years experience in critical care and homecare settings. My nursing experience includes work with special needs respiratory, cardiac, GI feedings, neurological and child development in children of all ages. My personal experience raising four sons and a daughter and with 15...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Raya B.


Leola, PA

$14-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Reliable Sitter

I have grown up raising my six younger siblings and doing chores and shopping for my parents. I can help with school work, cleaning, arts and crafts and whatever else is needed. I have my license and a car with insurance. I have been certified in lifeguarding, AED, CPR, first aid, and Heimlich maneuver but this does need...
Raya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Cassidy P.


Washington Boro, PA

$16-21/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

In life, everyone deserves to be treated with care and compassion regardless of what challenges they may be presented with. Most of us were born with your basic set of abilities, but others are not so fortunate. However, this should never take away from the respect they're entitled to. I enjoy caring for those in need, because...
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Sielomal C.


Columbia, PA

$14-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Babysitting

I was working with kids in 2014 for the whole summer. I just moved from anchorage Alaska to PA Columbia, I have a full-time job from Monday through Friday working at a school with special needs kids. I can cook and am very responsible. I love working with kids. I don't drink or smoke. I can either take care of them in my house...
Sielomal can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

I have six nieces and nephews with varying forms of special needs. I really enjoy working with children with special needs, they are a joy to be around and working with them is challenging, but rewarding.
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Jesse C.


Lancaster, PA

$22-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

I have over 5 years of combined experience working in different health care settings including live-in private care, groups homes, and caregiving agencies. I am a certified CNA and have had many ongoing hours of training in the field. I have worked as a personal caregiver for individuals with Alzheimer's, stroke, cognitive, and...
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Halie W.


Millersville, PA

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as nurturing, joyful, and honest I like working with kids because I love to teach, care for them and play with them I'm looking for a job that fulfills me and makes me feel like I am doing something meaningful I started working with kids in early 2021 In my spare time, I like to spend time with my...
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Cheryl H.


Lititz, PA

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Compassionate, Dependable, Experienced Caregiver Looking for Someone to Take Care Of.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a primary caregiver to a woman with MS for over 15 years. I am now with a referral agency and take care of mostly elderly and special need clients. I very much enjoy what I do and I treat your family like they are my own. I have some medical experience with certain issues. I've dealt with feeding tubes, catheters,...
I am a certified nursing assistant. I have many years experience with infants to senior citizens. I have baby sat many children of my friends and all my nieces and nephews. My oldest nephew is 20 so I have a lot of experience with kids. I have 4 years experience with senior citizens and as a cna/rna.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in East Petersburg, PA

Lydia F.

5.0

Lydia was phenomenal! Our 3 kids (6, 3, and 16mon) easily warmed to her sweet and engaging personality. She was punctual, asked all the right questions, and wanted everything done to my liking. The kids have already asked when she is coming back! We'll definitely have her back In the future!

- Jaime L.

Caroline L.

5.0

I am a 49 year-old woman with progressive multiple sclerosis for the past 21 years. I am wheelchair-bound and need assistance with many daily activities. Carri has helped me on and off for the past 10 months or so and has been just wonderful! Her primary tasks include assistance with transfers using...

- Kari W.

Mirtelina I.

5.0

Wonderful with kids. Bilingual. My children love her and still ask for her. She keeps a journal of what kids did throughout day. She spends time with them and plays with them, constantly active with them.

- Kelvin L.

Mary W.

5.0

Mary is amazing. We hired her last summer as our first ever babysitter and she instantly became like family. Our girls love her, we love her. She is reliable, sweet, smart, fun and takes such good care of our girls. We missed her all year although she visited on her breaks. We were so happy she came...

- Barbara D.

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