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Stephanie B.


Harrisburg, PA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Mature And Reliable

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I am a mother of 4. I have years of experience with children. I worked in the school system for over 10 years and spent half of that working with Special needs children. I am patient, kind, and reliable.
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in occupational therapy at Elizabethtown College, and I hope to one day work in pediatrics. I will receive my bachelor's degree in health sciences in May 2022 and complete my master's degree in 2023. I have lots of experience working with kids from being a camp volunteer, babysitting,...
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Abby H.


Middletown, PA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Experience With Special Needs, Behavioral Challenges And Medical Challenges

I have worked in a variety of settings with people of varying mental abilities and medical challenges
Ive worked in various childcare centers while getting my degree and a couple years after. Ive volunteered with special Olympics since 2003. I've also volunteered to be a buddy for the Tim Tebow Night to Shine special needs prom since 2019. This past school year I was a one on one personal care assistant for an elementary school...
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Rachel H.


Harrisburg, PA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Since 12 years old, I have loved working with kids! I started out as a mother's helper in my neighborhood and then became a babysitter. I am currently studying speech-language pathology at Lebanon Valley College and I am from Harrisburg. I have experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs. I...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Erin M.


Harrisburg, PA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Special Education

I have nine years of babysitting experience, in that time one of my families I grew close to had a child with Epilepsy and Seizures. I began working with the child regularly, with letters, numbers, potty training, and more. I soon learned I absolutely loved working with children with mental disabilities. This knowledge helped me...
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Slindokuhle S.


Harrisburg, PA

$20-29/hr4 yrs exp

Unicorn Nanny

Nanny/Caregiver Private employed - New Jersey September 2022 to September 2023 Worked as a nanny from September 2022-September 2023. Looking after 2 kids (4 and 6 years at that time ) . My other host kid had autism and non-verbal. To highlight my qualities I had no prior experience dealing with special needs but I learned and...
Slindokuhle can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, specialized care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

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Angie B.


Middletown, PA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Social Worker

Hello! I am a masters level social worker who has years of experience working with individuals with disabilities. I work at Youth Advocate Program where I provide respite, companion, and HAB services to individuals with disabilities, and outpatient therapy for mental health and behaviors. I would love to provide you with...
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Theresa S.


Camp Hill, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I am a young 59 year old female who is self employed with very flexible hours. I am very compassionate with a lot of patience for those with special needs, newborn on up. I worked in the NICU for 4 years. I am also available weekends and evenings.
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Stephanie G.


Middletown, PA

$10-15/hr10 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 has babysat for us on a number of occasions and has always been awesome! She is always prompt with her arrivals, and has been great with our son. We have a 10 month old in the peak of separation anxiety phase and she has been incredibly understanding and...

Shauna M.

I have experience in caring for people with physical or mobility disabilities, I am attentive to their medications, their personal affairs, their household chores, I transport them to where they need and I take care of their recreation.
I have been in the nursing field for over 24 yrs and have work with children all the way up to adult hood I am patient compassionate understanding and empathetic very out going and personable I love children and have one of my own and 3 grand children
My name is Makayla and I am 23 years old! I enjoy sports and anything outdoors! I fell in love with kids during my middle school years! My mom was a stay at home mom, but during my middle school years she started nannying a 3-month-old boy! I absolutely fell in love with helping my mom watch him! I have about 8 years of...
Makayla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Hi! I am 20 years old. I have been a babysitter since I was 12. I have my CDA in Preschool. I have been teaching since 2019 and have worked with all ages from 6 weeks-9 years. I know basic toddler sign language. I have experience with special needs children and love all animals! I'd describe my personality as Bubbly, Excited,...
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mia has been wonderful with my kids (6&9). I feel like when Mia is watching them, they're not just being "watched". They play outside, do crafts, talk about books and sports. My kids LOVE Mia and I feel the same way!"

Ranin A.

New occupational therapy assistant looking for extra work on the side! I have been doing this for about a year, but have worked with kids for around 8 years! I have always been drawn to kiddos with disabilities or behavioral issues!! I would love to work with a family with a special needs child :)

Heather W.


Middletown, PA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver

IDD experience, 10 years of experience, ADL's, appointments, care, championship, toileting, feeding

Janet S.


Harrisburg, PA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

special needs Care Provider

I am presently working full time 3 days per week at 13 hours for a special needs family and looking for something with fewer hours per shift.
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Emily S.


York, PA

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Emily. I was born and raised in Bel Air, Md. in a large family. When I was 7 years old my little sister was born and it spiked an interest in child care. All I wanted to do is help my mom in any way I could! When I turned 12 I began watching younger kids for an hour or so after school during the weeks and date...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We interviewed with Emily. She was punctual, professional, and mature. She has a love of children and I am confident she would be an asset to any family. "

Barbie P.

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Alyssa B.


Dover, PA

$13-15/hr9 yrs exp

Your Home Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With 9 years experience I have learned a lot about childcare and continue to learn more everyday. I have done everything from special needs care to after school tutoring and absolutely love it all! I enjoy music, movies, reading and doing crafts is one of my specialties! I spent a year in Chesterfield Virginia where I was an...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Full of energy, creative and fun! "

Alyssa B.

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Victoria L.


York, PA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny and tutor for various families through Care. com. I continue to care for those children on a needed basis. I enjoy every minute of it and hope to meet a new family that is in need of my help! I am a school counselor and was a childcare director for 5 years with various qualifications, such as medication...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Etters, PA

Stephanie G.

5.0

Stephanie has babysat for us on a number of occasions and has always been awesome! She is always prompt with her arrivals, and has been great with our son. We have a 10 month old in the peak of separation anxiety phase and she has been incredibly understanding and patient with him, even when he's...

- Shauna M.

Mia C.

5.0

Mia has been wonderful with my kids (6&9). I feel like when Mia is watching them, they're not just being "watched". They play outside, do crafts, talk about books and sports. My kids LOVE Mia and I feel the same way!

- Ranin A.

Emily S.

5.0

We interviewed with Emily. She was punctual, professional, and mature. She has a love of children and I am confident she would be an asset to any family.

- Barbie P.

Alyssa B.

5.0

Very very dependable young lady. Was responsible for getting my two girls (ages 8 and 10 at the time) off of the bus, getting them after school snacks, completing homework, studying and then getting them off the their different activities for the evening.

- Reana D.

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