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Karly L.


Etters, PA

$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

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I finished my Masters of Business Administration degree in May and moved to Scranton in August while my fiance attends The University of Scranton Graduate School for Nurse Anesthesia. I have a normal day job (8am-4:30pm) but am looking to keep myself busy since my fiance is always studying. I am ready and excited to get started...
Karly can also help with: Respite care, home modification, visiting physician, personal care
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Alexis E.


Mount Wolf, PA

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi families! My name is Alexis & within the last two years I've had the chance to babysit for two AMAZING families. Currently I'm only looking for date night jobs because I work a full time job in law enforcement & don't want any long term commitments. When I babysit I love reading, doing any type of crafts, or even going to the...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Alexis has a great personality and is wonderful with my 2 children who are ages 3 and 6. My 3 year old has special needs and she has always been SO amazing with him. She makes sure they go outside to play, interacts wonderfully with them, and takes Great care of...

Erica L.

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Bernita B.


Middletown, PA

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years experience working with the elderly and disabled. I performed all personal care duties, light housekeeping, errands meal prep. and companionship. I also have over 20 years experience with special needs.
Bernita can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Bernita is just so nice and has a warm personality. She is kind and caring to my mom and completed all the tasks my mom had for her. She did wash and also helped her with bathing. Very nice person."

Lori Y.

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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: Respite care, personal 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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Deanna D.


Middletown, PA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with individuals with disabilities for 14+ years. I was a group home supervisor for approximately 8 of the 14 years. I have several years of home health care as well. My last 2 jobs I have found on this very site. I feel confident that My references are very good. I consider myself to be a caring person who would...
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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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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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Stephanie G.


Middletown, PA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Seeking Rewarding Job

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I currently work in the school system seeking some extra income. My job in the school I work with elementary age special needs students. I have my associates degree in early childhood education and child development. I have experience with infants, toddlers, and preschool age from working in childcare settings. I've also helped...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Stephanie is very kind and both my daughter and dog like her - which is no small task. She is also very flexible which is a huge bonus for me as a single mom. "

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Lori S.


Camp Hill, PA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm available for cleaning, yard work and babysitting, among other tasks. I work full time for a local public school district and I love helping children of elementary and middle school age to learn to be safe and as self sufficient as possible. I teach children skills they can use throughout their lives which is very...
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Lymarie V.


Harrisburg, PA

$20-35/hr • 20 yrs exp

Dedicated Childcare Provider: Partnering With Families For Growth And Happiness.

I am a caring, understanding, and responsible individual who loves working with children due to their energy and curiosity. My personal and professional experiences have provided me with the patience, empathy, and skills to support each child's development. I seek a workplace that values community and teamwork, with flexibility...
Lymarie can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Isabella P.


Elizabethtown, PA

< $10/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi:) My name is Isabella and I am 21 years old. I am looking for a summer job as a full-time nanny for children with special needs in the Hershey/Harrisburg/Lancaster areas. A little about my experience working with children with special needs: I work as a paraeducator for preschool age students with visual impairments and...
Isabella can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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Aubrie W.


Harrisburg, PA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dedicated And Passionate To Helping Children In Any Way That I Can!

Hello! My name is Aubrie. I am 27 years old. I currently live in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. I am up to date on my vaccinations (COVID, flu, etc). I am FBI and State background checked. I have over 10 years of child development and childcare experience. I was a lead preschool teacher for over 5 years in both the private...
Aubrie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Aimee D.


Lemoyne, PA

$8-50/hr • 5 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, light cleaning, errands, respite care
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Aimee D.


Lemoyne, PA

$30-50/hr • 20 yrs exp

More Than A Respite

I'd describe my personality as fun, energetic, and compassionate. I'm looking for a job that is part time and meaningful. I started caring for people with special needs when I was only a kid. My aunt has special needs and as early as I can remember I was helping her. In my spare time, I like to exercise, explore, paint, work...
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Anna S.


Middletown, PA

$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi I'm Anna! I have my bachelors in psychology and am an LPN. I have experience working with individuals who have cognitive and mobility Impairments. Hope to hear from you soon!
As stated before I have had professional as well as personal experience with people with disabilities. I have an undergraduate degree in special education and worked one on one with students who had intellectual disabilities, autism, behavioral needs, as well as physical disabilities. I have been a natural caretaker with my...
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Nikki R.


Harrisburg, PA

$18-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have 6 years of experience in the healthcare field. The majority of my experience involves working with individuals on the autism spectrum (ages 1-60). I have worked as a behavior therapist for children with autism, in school settings as a 1:1 paraeducator, and in residential/day program settings as a direct support...
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Alison M.


Harrisburg, PA

$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support. and more!
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Nakeya F.


Harrisburg, PA

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

House Manager For Adults W Disabilities

CPI, CPR Certified. I have experience in operating a Hoyer Lift, also administering meds for clients. Assisting in daily living. Scheduling appointments,

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Etters, PA

Alexis E.

5.0

Alexis has a great personality and is wonderful with my 2 children who are ages 3 and 6. My 3 year old has special needs and she has always been SO amazing with him. She makes sure they go outside to play, interacts wonderfully with them, and takes Great care of them during her hired time. She plays...

- Erica L.

Bernita B.

5.0

Bernita is just so nice and has a warm personality. She is kind and caring to my mom and completed all the tasks my mom had for her. She did wash and also helped her with bathing. Very nice person.

- Lori Y.

Carly B.

5.0

Amazing personality! Very reliable!

- Brittney P.

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

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