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Kristia S.


Jessup, PA

$16-20/hr

Direct Care Worker

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I have served as a Direct Care Worker for children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities for the past 16 years through St. Joseph's Center, Keystone Community Resources, and most currently Maximum Healthcare. It is one of my passions. My mother was a charger nurse at St Joes when I was young and it is...
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Melanie W.


Moscow, PA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Part-Time/Full-Time

5.0

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Hello, my name is Melanie! I am a motivated full time Mom to a special needs little girl. I am looking to work full time. I love playing with play doh, puzzles, coloring, making forts, baking, doing arts/crafts, and going for walks. I love playing with my daughter, traveling, and spending time with loved ones. I can help with...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Melanie W. is reliable, organized and smart, and enjoys children. She has successfully worked as a child care provider in the past."

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Tina H.


Scranton, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children in a variety of settings from special needs to a childcare facility. I currently have a Bachelor Degree in Counseling Psychology and have focused on Behavior and Development.
Tina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Megan S.


Scranton, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Previous Special needs caretaker with experience of 4 years as Lead DSP/caretaker. I have worked with multiple disabilities and ages. I have created/implemented individual care plans for each individual. I have experience individually and in group home settings.
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Ann S.


Scranton, PA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Experienced, Occasional Babysitter For Weekend Nights And Days!

Hello! I just moved back home to PA and am looking for occasional weekend babysitting positions. I've been babysitting since I'm 10-years-old and have experience with kids of all ages. I also have extensive experiences with children with and without special needs. I like to have fun with kids by playing hands-on or outdoor...
Ann can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Carly, I am looking for reaccuring or one time hours on the weekends! I am a behavioral helath technician (BHT) and work with kids who need support! I work in the schools around Lackawanna county and have all of my clearances and first aid that can be electronically sent to you! Hope to hear from you!
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Kris S.


Olyphant, PA

$25-50/hr11 yrs exp

Compassionate, Energetic Caregiver With Special Education And Social Work Experience!

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, energetic, and creative. I am a foster parent! I enjoy working with kids because I was fortunate to have meaningful adult role models in my life as a child, and I hope to be a positive role model for other kids as well! My goal is to fit in with the family dynamics, making the...
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Helen B.


Carbondale, PA

$18-50/hr20 yrs exp

I work with special needs kids now for 30 years!! I have worked for UCP on Long Island for 12 years and now I am working with autistic kids. I have a lot of experience. I work with and from my heart!! This job has been the most rewarding job I have ever had!!!
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Morgan B.


Taylor, PA

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm very reliable and patient I have experience working with children, including special needs, I'm CPR and first aid trained message me for any more details!
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kalina O.


Scranton, PA

$22-25/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kalina and I am available to work this winter to babysit and help out with things at your home. I can work on specific occasions, or for weeks at a time. I just graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Counseling and Human Services with a concentration in Lifespan Development and am currently a graduate student in...
Kalina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Daphne A.


Scranton, PA

$15-50/hr6 yrs exp

Aid

I am in aid. I think Center part time I have been there for about seven years. Taking care of elderly people with special needs.
Daphne can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, transportation
Hello! My name is Hanna and I am a dedicated and experienced caregiver with a passion for working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and have had the opportunity to care for infants all the way up to teenagers. I also have experience working with special needs children, providing them...
Hanna can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Ann S.


Scranton, PA

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Education Teacher Looking To Provide Part-time Care

I have been working with children with special needs for about 12 years. I started working at a summer camp for kids with disabilities through the ARC of NEPA in college and fell in love. I have been employed by FCPS as a special education teacher for 8 years and am currently the special education department chair at an...
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Mike M.


Scranton, PA

$38/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked for the Rocky Run YMCA in Media, PA from September 2010 to August 2014. I was working before and after care at Bethel Springs and Concord Elementary in the Garnet Valley School District. I also have experience working summer camp at the Rocky Run YMCA. I have been a substitute preschool and elementary school teacher...
Mike can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Lois R.


Scranton, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse

UNEXPECTED PLANS? ANY HOURS, IM YOUR NURSE! Willing to go outside my map for consideration. I'm a responsible/dependable 11yr licensed practical nurse that started out being a certified nurse aide for 10 years certified, prior. I have experience with almost everything. From infants to hospice. From scrapes and bruises, and doula...
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Tracy D.


Scranton, PA

$15-21/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

I am a registered nurse with 20+ years of experience with patients of all ages. I have both in home and hospital experience in special needs.
I have worked at a day care for 4 years dealing with children from ages 3-12. I also have worked with a group of children with special needs for several years. I love children and am looking for a part-time babysitting job on days I'm not working as a nurse !
Carlie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Daphne A.


Scranton, PA

$14-48/hr6 yrs exp

Direct Care, Professional

I have worked at St Joseph's Center in Dunmore for seven years. Taking care of individuals of all ages from infants to elderly people with special and physical. Needs taking them to appointments on field trips and help them with their daily lives in activities.
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Marisa T.


Scranton, PA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Marisa

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Marisa! I attend college in Scranton as an occupational therapy student interested in pediatric care. I am a compassionate, loving sitter who loves to engage with children and assist families as much as possible. I have experience caring for children from ages 4 months to 12 years. I have worked at a daycare/preschool in...
Marisa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Megan S.


Scranton, PA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Previous Special needs caretaker with experience of 4 years as Lead DSP/caretaker. I have worked with multiple disabilities and created/implemented individual care plans for each individual. I have experience individually and in group home settings. I am also interested in other opportunities. If you are willing to teach I'm...

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