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Kimberley K.


Fairfield, PA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Evening/Weekend

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Volunteering and caring for special needs children has given me experience and joy. Throughout the years I have helped my friend's take care of their special needs children as well giving them much needed breaks and sanity. I have found the most important gift you need is lots of love and patience.
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Randi D.


Fairfield, PA

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hello I'm a 46-year-old female . I'm a surgical technologist and have been in the medical field 25 years. I am also a mother to a special needs child. I enjoy hiking , anything outside , and reading . Although I have never officially been a nanny , my string medical background and the special needs of my own child make me very...
Randi can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Denise F.


Orrtanna, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Indiviual Available Full Time

5.0

(3)

I am looking for full work. I have worked with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 19 years. I have my. master's degree in ABA. I enjoy working with this population because I love to see smiles on their faces when they do things they didn't think they could do or they enjoy doing. I am CPR/First Aid...
5.0
"Denise has an excellent background in psychology which has been extremely helpful during her care of our Schizophrenic daughter. She took the initiative to help our daughter learn life skills such as shopping, cooking, and interaction with the public. She even...

Carol B.

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Sophie W.


Waynesboro, PA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

I am a part time Masters student and I am looking for some occasional part-time or date night type jobs while I am attending school. I have been working at a school for children on the Autism spectrum for almost a year as well as working with children with Autism at home. I absolutely love working with this population and really...
I've been caring for children since I had my oldest at 15. I'm now 23 years old. I've taken care of my own kids, and most of my friends children. Special needs, non-verbal, young and older! One of my best traits is PATIENCE. I have a lot of that to go around and I love kids. They bring me joy.
Marlana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Jayleen T.


Waynesboro, PA

$20-28/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

l am a provider at the WELC. I have been working at the center for 3 years and have worked with all age groups. I am infant/toddler and adult CPR certified. I have experience working with children who have special needs as well and understand the need for routine in all children's lives. I can provide my own supplies for fun...
Jayleen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sarah W.


Gettysburg, PA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Tutor/Physical Activity Specialist

Throughout the past few years, I have had the opportunity to work with students and children with various disabilities in the aspect of education and physical activity. As a current special education teacher, I work with high school students with intellectual disabilities transitioning from school to work. Within this role, I...
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Kari T.


Waynesboro, PA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Home Health Care

Hi, my name is Kari and I have been in the field of caring for individuals for 20 years. I have experience caring for the special needs a senior citizen requires to maintain their independence as much as possible and to stay in their homes. I offer a variety of services which include: personal care, meal preparation, light...
Kari can also help with: Dementia, home modification, respite care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Kari T.


Waynesboro, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

In-Home Care giving Services

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kari and I have worked with a variety of individuals that required assistance in their daily routine and enhancing their quality of life while maintaining their dignity and respecting them as individuals that have their own preferences and needs to be more independent. It is important to me to have a connection with...
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Sarah S.


Cascade, MD

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Creative And Responsible

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sarah and I'm 22 years old. I'm currently looking to nanny for a family that is closer to my home in western Maryland. I have been a professional nanny through care. com for the past 3 years. The child that I currently nanny for has given me the experience with handling children of special needs. I am...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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Giovanna K.


Gettysburg, PA

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Big Sister Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi parents! My name is Giovanna K. and I grew up in Londonderry, NH. I recently went off to my first semester of college in Gettysburg, PA and while there, my parents moved up north to Tuftonboro in order to be closer to the lake. I have been a babysitter since 7th grade and nannied full-time over the summer. My experience has...
Giovanna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Amanda A.


Smithsburg, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionte Individual Looking To Help Others

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there my name is Amanda, I was an EMT for over 15 years. I am currently a CNA, stay at home mom with 3 children. I'm looking to make some extra money, use my skills, and help others. I am CPR certified and Covid Vaccinated. I have a lot of skills to be used for your loved one. I look forward to hearing from you and hopefully...
5.0
"Amanda helped give me much needed respite care at the end of my mom's life. She loved and cared for my mom like she was her own. She was a huge blessing to us. She took the initiative to do things without direction that were super helpful like tidying up and she...

Heidi M.

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Sahsha P.


Hagerstown, MD

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Medical Assistant with 9 years of experience in hospital and doctors office setting as both a Medical assistant and Patient Care Technician. I am COVID-19 vaccinated. I have 9 years of experience in group homes and day programs providing care to individuals with varies developmental and/ mental disabilities,...
5.0
"Wow!! All I can think to say is wow. She did an amazing job and left my old place spotless so I could get my deposit back. She came back the second day and helped us repack a truck that the people we hired to pack just threw everything into a pile. She trisected it...

Michelle F.

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Jenna M.


Greencastle, PA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time/Summer/ Date Night Caregiver Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jenna! I'm 32 years old, and I have a 9-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son. I'm prior military, and currently work part time as a waitress. In the past, I've babysat for 8 different families on an as-needed basis. I have a clean driving record and my own transportation. I also have experience with special needs...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We are so happy we found Jenna! Being a nurse I have odd and inconsistent hours and was worried we would be unable to find someone with enough flexibility. Jenna has been extremely flexible! Our baby is 3 months old and I have no worries leaving him with her. She...

Bethany S.

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Amber O.


Hagerstown, MD

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Responsible Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Amber. I've been a nanny for 15 years to infants and kids of all ages. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and child development. I am also an artist and love doing arts and crafts with the kids. I absolutely love being a nanny! I have cared for multiple newborns and multiple toddlers simultaneously, as...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amber is amazing! She's very responsible. She did such a great job with my daughter! My daughter loves her. :)"

Danielle A.

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Brittany F.


Chambersburg, PA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Hello I'm Brittany, I'm 36 years old wife/mother. I'm an animal lover, non smoker. I'm very fun, loving, trustworthy, I have a BIG heart, I'm dependable and a very proactive person. I'm First Aid/CPR/AED certified. I have my own transportation. I'm very active I love the outdoors, playing sports, crafts, swimming, singing and...
5.0
"Brittany is very organized and enjoys teaching children. She listens carefully to your concerns and applies what is impirtant to you with regards to your child. I have watched her interact with her own daughter and I can tell you she is firm, yet very caring in...

Deborah R.

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Victoria V.


Woodsboro, MD

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Reliable Care Provider

3.5

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A little about me- Hi, my name is Victoria. I am 24 years old. I graduated from Stevenson University May of 2022 with a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor focus in psychology. I am a mom of one sweet little boy, born February '24. I am open to just about anything, offering child care services, some elderly...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Victoria was very responsive and did an amazing job taking care of my kids!"

Amanda E.

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Brianne H.


Taneytown, MD

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Brianne. I am 31 years old and a mother to one. I am a college graduate with a degree in social work. I have previously nannied for 10 years total for 4 families. I have experience with twins, infants, special needs and multiple children under 5. I am seeking a family who is open to my child coming with me. I...
Brianne can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Brianne was very attentive to my girls. My youngest adored her. She was always on time and informed me of anything important that happened. She helped my daughter learn and engage in learning activities. She went above and beyond for our household."

Maryah S.

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Nichelle M.


Shippensburg, PA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

** I am currently not accepting new clients/jobs at this time. So sorry!!*** 4/5/23 I have worked part time in the mental health field as a case manager. I have worked for individuals with intellectual disabilities for an agency as well as a group home setting for 3+ years. I am experienced with medication distribution, ESP's...
5.0
"Awesome experience with Nikki. We hired her to care for our dogs and special needs teenager and she was punctual, communicative, kind, and dependable. She is patient, has a great attitude, and is very smart. Would absolutely hire her again. Highly recommended."

Andrea B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fairfield, PA

Denise F.

5.0

Denise has an excellent background in psychology which has been extremely helpful during her care of our Schizophrenic daughter. She took the initiative to help our daughter learn life skills such as shopping, cooking, and interaction with the public. She even helps our daughter learn these skills...

- Carol B.

Amanda A.

5.0

Amanda helped give me much needed respite care at the end of my mom's life. She loved and cared for my mom like she was her own. She was a huge blessing to us. She took the initiative to do things without direction that were super helpful like tidying up and she was very organized. She was also very...

- Heidi M.

Sahsha P.

5.0

Wow!! All I can think to say is wow. She did an amazing job and left my old place spotless so I could get my deposit back. She came back the second day and helped us repack a truck that the people we hired to pack just threw everything into a pile. She trisected it into a neat and much cheaper space...

- Michelle F.

Jenna M.

5.0

Jenna and I have become good friends through hiring her as our babysitter. If you're looking for someone who will become part of your tribe and help raise your babies alongside hers, she's your girl. Also, she will learn your coffee order and show up with coffee for you on occasion and those days...

- Courtney A.

Amber O.

5.0

Amber cared for our two daughters from 2017-2020 (then ages 2 and 7). We knew she was "the one" as soon as her interview started. She is the most punctual, dependable, and professional person. She came every day ready to make the girls' day a fun one with various activities and outings, including...

- Jessica K.

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