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Melissa K.


Sweet Valley, PA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver.

5.0

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Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I have 3 children, ages 16-21. Currently a PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant (nursing home). I also have 8 yrs exp. as a Home Health Aide with special needs children of all ages and abilities, in schools and home settings. I've been around experts for years and learned so much from the professionals I have worked with such as...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melissa did a wonderful job for our friend's son. He wasn't feeling well and she made him feel like he was well taken care of."

Christy K.

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Melanie W.


Moscow, PA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Part-Time/Full-Time

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: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

Kate H.

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Brittany N.


Mountain Top, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full-time Caregiver (special Needs)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! I hold a BS in psychology and MS in Applied Behavior Analysis. I began professionally working in the mental and behavioral health field in 2010, and I'm also a current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). My focus is on providing compassionate neurodiversity affirming care that values autonomy over independence...
5.0
"Our family loves Brittany! She is always up for a challenge. Whether it is just a dance party or field trips she tackles it all. She is patient and kind with all our challenging behaviors we have with our kids. All our kids love when Brittany is here and we...

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Camryn R.


Scranton, PA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

I've been working with children since I was 15, so I have a good bit of experience & have watched over kids with different personalities or special needs. I'm very patient and would be more than happy to help with any of the children's transportation needs!
Camryn can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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Olivia K.


Taylor, PA

$36/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Olivia and I am a 24-year-old behavioral health technician who loves my job! I have always seen my old babysitters as role models when I was younger and since then I have always wanted to be just that to other children I would have the pleasure to work with! I am CPR certified and have basic first aid training and...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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Tracy Z.


Mountain Top, PA

$21/hr10 yrs exp

Experience With Elderly Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have taken care of many different disabilities. I am a very caring person with a great personality. I attach more to the elderly because I lost my grandparents when I was younger. I enjoy being around them. I m a hard worker and a responsible person.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have two adult children, ages 27 and 19. My professional experience includes jobs involving helping young adults. I have worked as a tutor, educator, social worker and day care. I have experience caring for young children, ages 3 to 13, in my home as a babysitter. I worked with Babysitter co-worker in childcare facility. I'm...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Natalie T.


Falls, PA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Natalie! I am currently a full time Nanny over a household of three children. My availability for baby sitting is every Saturday and Monday. I am a dedicated, CPR-certified nanny with over 10 years of professional babysitting experience. I have cared for special needs children and create a safe and nurturing...
Skills:

First Aid

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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

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, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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.
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Anna J.


Scranton, PA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fully Vaccinated And Open Availability

15 years plus experience with compassionate care of persons ranging in age from infant to elder full range of diagnosis
I have experience working with individuals with special needs such as : Autism Spectrum and Down Syndrome ranging from the ages of 8-21.
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Kalina O.


Scranton, PA

$22-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Companion

I am a graduate student in counseling who has grown up around relatives and friends with special needs. I have worked at special needs camps and have experience with both cognitive and sensory differences.
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Mitchell S.


Clarks Summit, PA

$15-28/hr5 yrs exp

Guide

Hello my name is Mitch I have Four and a half years experience in education- one and a half years working with students with special needs, three years in childcare settings and some months experience in home care. Education is a passion of mine. I'm deeply interested in helping build the most confident, thoughtful and caring...
Mitchell can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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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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Karaline H.


Moosic, PA

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Gentle Loving Nanny Looking For A Great Home!

Hi! My name is Karaline (Karrie for short!) and I am a successful hairstylist in NEPA and I'm finally ready to pursue BOTH of my passions. I have been a nanny for 10 years, and was a live-in nanny the entire COVID-19 shutdown. I am also a mom to a little boy! I am patient, gentle, loving and fully equipped to be the perfect...
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Lexa H.


Moosic, PA

$20-30/hr

Hey Parents, I'm A 20 Yr Old Girl Raised In Moosic Pa Who Loves Kids And Has 3 Young Siblings.

I have 3 young siblings that have given me lots of experience caring for children. I have a special needs brother that is 6 and two sisters that are 4 and 2. They have kept me on my toes but made me realize how much I love taking care of kids. Coloring books, puzzles, snacks, and yes even meltdowns, it's the best job in the...
Lexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kingston, PA

Melissa K.

5.0

Melissa is a wonderful caregiver. She takes great care of our 2 yr old son, we have hired her several times and will continue to do so in the future. She is punctual, kind, patient, understanding. Play time, meal time, diaper changes, bedtime....she's got it down! We are so lucky to have found...

- Ivy H.

Melanie W.

5.0

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

- Kate H.

Brittany N.

5.0

Our family loves Brittany! She is always up for a challenge. Whether it is just a dance party or field trips she tackles it all. She is patient and kind with all our challenging behaviors we have with our kids. All our kids love when Brittany is here and we have full confidence in leaving her...

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