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James B.


Hummelstown, PA

$16-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! Veteran Looking To Help Others For A Few Hours After My Job

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I'd describe my personality as caring, adaptable and relaxed I like caring for people with special needs because it makes me feel fulfilled and have a purpose, especially when I see progress. I'm looking for a job that has consistent hours, get along well with the family and a good fit to help make progress. I started caring...
Grew up with a brother with Down syndrome and another brother on the spectrum. Special education teacher of 8 years and lifelong babysitter
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Carolyn R.


Hummelstown, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Academic, Behavioral, And Social Supports Teacher

I taught in public and private schools for over 25 years, primarily working with preschool and elementary aged children. My recent work includes providing academic and social supports to individuals with special needs. I also have raised two children of my own. Helping children grow has always been my greatest passion!...
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Barbara S.


Hummelstown, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Loving Nanny

I was a stay-at-home mother for my four grown children. I have an Associates of Arts degree, as well as one year of childhood education credits. I have had many years of experience working with children, including paid and volunteer positions within the school and church communities. For the past 10 years I have been employed as...
Barbara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Carolyn R.


Hummelstown, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Teacher Available For Childcare

I taught in public and private schools for over 25 years, primarily working with preschool and elementary aged children. My recent work includes providing academic and social supports to individuals with special needs. I also have raised two children of my own. Helping children grow has always been my greatest passion!...
Carolyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

Hi there! I'm Cali and I recently graduated from Shippensburg University where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Special Education. I started babysitting regularly about 10 years ago. I have watched up to four kids at a time in home and am perfectly comfortable with that. I have special needs experience...
Cali can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Bryn P.


Hummelstown, PA

$10-25/hr2 yrs exp

Funny Sitter, Down To Do Anything

Hi, my name is Bryn. I've worked at a summer camp for the past three years, I've babysat for the past from ages 5-12. I'm a special education major who has experience with kids with special needs. I'm very outgoing and love to have fun and laugh but also know when it's time to out my foot down or be serious. I love doing...
Bryn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Bernita B.


Middletown, PA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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: Respite care, home modification, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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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Kristina H.


Annville, PA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

FT Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working in human services since 2000. I began with geriatric care and have extensive experience with individuals with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and Stroke care. I transitioned into special needs care and have become a Medication Administration Trainer through the Department of Human Services. I am First Aid...
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, home modification & more
5.0
"She is a caring individual who goes above and beyond to make sure not only the patient but the family have everything they need. She was a god send to me when my father was sick and dying and also when my grandmother was sick and dying."

Debbie Y.

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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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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...
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Bridget S.


Hershey, PA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! I'm looking to find some families to babysit for! I graduated last Spring with a bachelors in Psychology from Saint Mary's college. Throughout college I've babysat for two different families. I also have experience working with kids with autism. In the past I've been a camp counselor at Aaron's acres and interned at...
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Kay A.


Harrisburg, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children in total for about 10 years. I have experience mainly working with children in the age range of 6 mo.-12 yrs. I worked in a nursery for about four years, and before that, I had classroom experience with children in the early school age range. I have also done volunteer work with school age children....
Kay can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Always on time. Always has a great attitude. Amazing with my kids. Knows how to discipline with our guidelines and making sure the kids know she means business without being cruel or mean and we love and appreciate that! Hands on and loved our kiddos! Our oldest...

Latoya S.

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Kristina H.


Annville, PA

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Medication Administration Trainer Through DHS With Over 10 Years Experience

I have been working in human services since 2000. I began with geriatric care and have extensive experience with individuals with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and Stroke care. I transitioned into special needs care and have become a Medication Administration Trainer through the Department of Human Services. I am First Aid...
5.0
"She is timely and professional. A truly compassionate individual who will go out of her way to make her clients comfortable. Will do any job necessary and even helps with cleaning and organizing around the household if needed. She is 150% client focused and I know...

Jessica M.

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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, respite 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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Lyn G.


Palmyra, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I am an ex-teacher. I have worked as an aide in the School District and also Special Needs Classrooms. Presently I work at a daycare center and am looking for afternoon work, part-time.
Lyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Nia M.


Harrisburg, PA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Get To Know Me !

Hey there ! My name is Nia & I live in the Harrisburg area . I am currently a nursing major at HACC . I currently work at UPMC osteopathic hospital as a patient care technician part time ! I also have my certified nursing assistant license as well as my emergency medical technician (EMT) license . I have experience working with...
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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, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Maddie K.


Hershey, PA

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Maddie and I am looking for a part time nannying job. My regular full time job is a full time Occupational Therapy Assistant in Lebanon Elementary schools; however, due to school closures I have full availability. I have a wide variety of experience, ranging from nannying full time, my Occupational Therapy...
Maddie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hummelstown, PA

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.

Kristina H.

5.0

Was a huge support with my mom who has dementia.

- Lauren G.

Kay A.

5.0

Always on time. Always has a great attitude. Amazing with my kids. Knows how to discipline with our guidelines and making sure the kids know she means business without being cruel or mean and we love and appreciate that! Hands on and loved our kiddos! Our oldest will always bring up fond memories of...

- Latoya S.

Kristina H.

5.0

Very kind and compassionate. She has helped me with my mother. Highly recommended!! My mom always looked forward to her visit.

- Care member

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.

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