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Kelsee B.


Johnstown, PA

$15-19/hr2 yrs exp

Teacher Counselor

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I worked with children who were diagnosed with low-functioning autism for two years. During that time I also worked with adults and the elderly whom had been diagnosed with autism, down-syndrome, and other co-occurring disorders. I also worked with an elderly couple for a year. She was involved in hospice and he was a bit more...
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Mickaela W.


Johnstown, PA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 30-year-old female who has a Masters in Disability Studies. I have a certificate in American Sign Language and my Masters degree covers both adults and children. I have worked over 14 years in the field with those who have Intellectual and physical disabilities. I work full time with 16-26-year-olds with mental health...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Many years of experience! Grandmother of two, past employment as teacher aide and Head Start Home Visitor. Volunteered at Beginnings, Johnstown PA Have provided infant care for a local family from Feb 2023 to August -2023. Wonderful experience! Currently I provide part time/casual childcare for a local family. Children are 2,...
Carol can also help with: Grocery shopping
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Special Needs Care

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Suzanne H.


Johnstown, PA

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have special needs children myself. I know trusting a sitter is rough. I take safety and well being of children seriously. I am experienced with Autism, ADHD and ODD. Willing to learn about another disability if needed. I am a lil trained in...
Suzanne can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kelsey S.


Ligonier, PA

$25-50/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kelsey! I'm 23 years old and I have 9 years of experience in working with people who have special needs and disabilities, both mental and physical. My experience lies mainly with ages up to 15/16, though I have worked with young adults and geriatrics as well as a CNA as a young adult. Most of my experience came...
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"Myself and my two boys were dealing with the worst time in our lives when Kelsey arrived. It was draining, painful and difficult. Through it Kelsey stayed. She did everything possible to try to help us during our time of need even though I know it had to be...

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Amanda V.


Ebensburg, PA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Certified Special Education Teacher

Hey there! My name is Amanda and I have been a Special Educator for 2 years. I've worked a variety of classrooms including Life Skills, Learning Support, Emotional Support, and Hearing Support. I specialize in students with Autism, ADHD, and emotional disorders. I've worked with students ranging from K-12 and have specific...
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Samantha H.


Bolivar, PA

$22-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, I am looking to working with kids again, and my passion first thing out of college, was working as a TSS with a fifth grade boy diagnosed with autism. The changes we both made over the school year were incredible. He had become more independent in normal class settings, his attention span lengthened, and his communication...
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April H.


Ebensburg, PA

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

I'm a mother of a 10-year-old daughter who has level 2-3 Autism Spectrum Disorder. My daily life involves communication devices, stimming and helping her with her everyday needs. I also work as a Team Leader in a home of an Intellectual Delayed-Disabled adult with multiple psychiatric diagnosises. Prior to that I was a DSP in a...
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Mindy M.


Boswell, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name Mindy. I just recently moved to Dunkirk, MD due to my husband's job in the Air Force. I am a nanny Monday-Thursday but open to help you out on Fridays. I do have some special needs training thru our Foster Care training classes we took. Also, I had my own daycare and had a few special needs children that attended. I...
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April H.


Ebensburg, PA

$15/hr7 yrs exp

I Will Bring Love, Laughs And Great Care To Your Family.

I'm a mother of 4 with a special needs daughter. I spent the last several years caring for my grandmother until her passing at home in Hospice care. I am currently a DSP for IDD adults. I can help with Transportation Services, Meal Preparation and many other aspects of need. CPR certified. Sit to stand lift trained.
April can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Kylee M.


Portage, PA

$11-23/hr7 yrs exp

hi!! I have been babysitting for roughly 7 years. I love children and am currently studying psychology, hopefully to master in school psychology in the next upcoming years. I have experience with children of all age groups and children with special needs as I worked for 2 years at an elementary school with fifth grade, and...
Kylee can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Beth R.


Ligonier, PA

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Retired Teacher Looking For Nanny/babysitting Positions Which Require Travel

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am the youngest of 14 children and have cared for little ones all my life, as my siblings and I gave our parents 59 grandchildren, 110 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. I spent most of my high school years babysitting for family and neighbors, even spending one summer caring for a neighbors children, ages...
Beth can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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