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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...

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

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...
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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

CPR

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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

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...

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.

Kristina H.


Annville, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Circumstances Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristi. If your looking at my bio it means you need help. Maybe you just need a few hours to go to the store? Maybe you need to get back to work. I am 40 and have been in the Human Services field for over 15 years, working with a broad range of clients. Did you know by the year 2030 the amount of older adults...

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...

Kathy S.


Hershey, PA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

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.

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.

Logan R.


Manheim, PA

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

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.

Mavis M.


Camp Hill, PA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Monday To Friday

Hi, I'm Mavis but you can call me Meme. I have experience working with children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens(0-12). I'm great at keeping kids entertained and finding fun activities for them to do. I can prepare healthy meals and snacks for your children. I'm also comfortable with light cleaning and can help keep your...
Mavis can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Mavis is a caring individual and she demonstrates a deep understanding of the needs and emotions of those she is assisting. She would often go above and beyond her responsibilities to ensure the well-being and happiness of the individuals she’s responsible for....

Care member

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.

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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

Amy S.


Mechanicsburg, PA

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher/Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children since I was 12, my experience ranges from working in homes, homeschooling my own children, tutoring, preschool, elementary school and special needs (primarily autistic children.) I love children and have a passion to see them grow and develop to their potential. I'd love to meet you and assist you and...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amy is reliable and so very kind, caring and sweet with our two children. She has an amazing heart and really cares for the kids and the work she does. We are lucky to have found her! The kids are so happy with her. As two working parents, she has helped us...

Care member

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hummelstown, PA

Mavis M.

5.0

I have known Mavis for a couple of years and I must say her work with children is exceptional. She is kind and patient with my kids, very reliable and responsible. She is a punctual person and is always willing to help.

- Care member

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.

Amy S.

5.0

Amy is reliable and so very kind, caring and sweet with our two children. She has an amazing heart and really cares for the kids and the work she does. We are lucky to have found her! The kids are so happy with her. As two working parents, she has helped us in such a big way.

- Care member

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