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Abby H.


Middletown, PA

$15-19/hr4 yrs exp

Nurturing And Patient Child Lover

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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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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...
Hello, my name is Nathaniel. I have worked with the geriatrics population and people with mental disabilities for over 12 years now and love it. I provide personal care like showers, grooming and do laundry, house keeping, medication reminder, doctor appointments, protect patient in and out of the home, feeding/assist if...
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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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

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, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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, live-in home care, specialized care, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Claudia H.


Harrisburg, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Caring And Pet Friendly

Hi, I'm Claudia. I love working with children. It has been my passion for as long as I can remember. I think being the oldest of 5 it's just been programmed into me. :) I started babysitting for local families when I was 14. During high school I continued babysitting occasionally and I taught dance classes at my dance studio. I...
Claudia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Michelle H.


Harrisburg, PA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

One of my favorite jobs ever was taking care of a young lady who had autism. I prepared her meals, helped her with crafts, puzzles and books. We would dance, go for walks, picnics, paint her nails and assist her with household chores like laundry and dishes. I loved her and she loved me. I would have stayed at that job forever...
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Karen B.


Harrisburg, PA

$17-21/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Mature, Professional

I have worked with children who have special needs mentally and physically. I was a driver over 5 years taking the children back and forth to school.
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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...
Because I recently worked for a local school district, I currently have my ACT 151 (PA Child Abuse History) and ACT 34 (PA Criminal Record Check) clearances, as well as my ACT 114 (FBI Fingerprint) clearance.) I worked as an educational paraprofessional in the Derry Twp (Hershey) school district from 1991-1995. I worked for two...

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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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...

Cristina G.


Hershey, PA

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have many years experience with disabilities. I can handle any situation necessary. With my PCA license I am fully trained. I also am able to do housekeeping cooking running errands and can talk about other jobs as well. With my license and experience I am looking to be paid $20 hour.
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Logan R.


Manheim, PA

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

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I am super friendly, easy going, and very adaptable to any situation. I have tons of patience, but I also love to carry conversations. I have experience with Autism, since I have a little brother who is Autistic.
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Ruby D.


Mechanicsburg, PA

$20-21/hr3 yrs exp

A Happy, Reliable, And Caring Babysitter Who Prioritizes Safety And Responsibility.

I am a very friendly, outgoing, and patient person with a love for kids. I enjoy spending quality time with the kids I babysit and being a positive influence for them. I am American Red Cross CPR and first-aid certified. At school, I participate in the integrated bocce ball team, working with special needs students. I have...
Ruby can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I've known Ruby for a long time now. She's wonderful with kids, very active and creative. She's got a really big heart and I would hire her again in a New York minute. In the summer, she's been very flexible with us and super easy to work with. I would highly...

Stacy K.

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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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Alexis E.


Mount Wolf, PA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hummelstown, PA

Ruby D.

5.0

I've known Ruby for a long time now. She's wonderful with kids, very active and creative. She's got a really big heart and I would hire her again in a New York minute. In the summer, she's been very flexible with us and super easy to work with. I would highly recommend her.

- Stacy K.

Carly B.

5.0

Amazing personality! Very reliable!

- Brittney P.

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.

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