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Karly L.


Etters, PA

$10-20/hr4 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, personal care, visiting physician, home modification
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Alexis E.


Mount Wolf, PA

$15-25/hr3 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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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/hr10 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, personal care, respite care, home modification, live-in home care, 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/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

$10-20/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: Personal care, dementia, respite 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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Deanna D.


Middletown, PA

$15-20/hr10 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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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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...
Hello! My name is Sarah and I'm a mom with two kids! My children are 2. 5 and 4. 5! I have previously been a full time nanny for one family working with foster children and special needs children. I enjoy doing a lot of activities outside and arts and crafts on a daily basis! Ideally I would like to find a family that I could...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"My kids love Sarah! She provides the perfect balance of fun and structure. "

Nicole J.

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Lori S.


Camp Hill, PA

$15-20/hr10 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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Michelle S.


Middletown, PA

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Over 15 years of education experience within the classroom setting. Additionally, mother to three adult children, all with varying learning and emotional needs.
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Lymarie V.


Harrisburg, PA

$20-35/hr20 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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Aubrie W.


Harrisburg, PA

$20-25/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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, light cleaning, respite care, errands
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Aimee D.


Lemoyne, PA

$30-50/hr20 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...
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/hr6 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/hr3 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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Abby H.


Middletown, PA

$15-19/hr4 yrs exp

Nurturing And Patient Child Lover

I have 3 years of experience working in various home, daycare, special needs and behavioral health environments. I strive to assist families by providing a loving environment for their children to thrive in. I practice gentle parenting and respectful childcare which focuses on building trusting relationships and respect that...
Abby can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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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.

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.

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