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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.
Randi D.
Fairfield, PA
$15-30/hr • 2 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
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.
Brooke D.
Waynesboro, PA
$10-15/hr
I have a year's worth of internship experience in a Pre-K counts classroom with children aged 3-5 as well as Waynesboro Area Senior High School's Autism Support classroom with students on the Autism spectrum (aged roughly 16-20). I love pets and have CPR training (though I am not certified)! I'm looking for a summer job while...
Sophie W.
Waynesboro, PA
$15-25/hr • 2 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...
Marlana H.
Waynesboro, PA
$15-21/hr • 4 yrs exp
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs 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, personal care, home modification, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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...
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...
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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Shaina D.
Emmitsburg, MD
$16-24/hr • 8 yrs exp
I fell in love with caregiving first, when caring for my grandmother the year before she passed from Alzheimer's. Later caring for two other women before coming home with my children for COVID. I feel now God is nudging me to reach out offering care to others.
4.5
(8)
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 has a huge heart. She's very caring and she shows that to everyone in her life. She's a hard worker who thoroughly loves what she does and helping others. "
Kristine T.
Sahsha P.
Hagerstown, MD
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(5)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(3)
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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...
Jessica K.
Brittany F.
Chambersburg, PA
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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
"Absolutely amazing with my four kids! Gets active with them"
Danielle A.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Victoria was very responsive and did an amazing job taking care of my kids!"
Amanda E.
Kelli G.
Littlestown, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Preschool Teacher Of 20+ Years Looking For Full Time Job
5.0
(10)
I have over 20 years of experience as a early education and preschool teacher and love children. In addition, I have been a nanny for years to children from birth through early elementary age. I have worked with three different families since becoming a nanny seven years ago. I have a Bachelors of Arts degree in Liberal Arts...
Kelli can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kelli was our nanny starting when my son was about 18 months. Kelli was caring, reliable flexible and punctual. She made me feel comfortable leaving my son in her care. She was open to receiving feedback and guidance on how I wanted my baby to be cared for and...
Shannon L.
Nichelle M.
Shippensburg, PA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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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