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Erica R.


Kunkletown, PA

$14-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

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Hey families! My name is Erica, and I am a highly experienced and professional babysitter/nanny. With three years of dedicated childcare expertise, I bring a deep passion for nurturing and supporting children's growth. Currently pursuing my degree in Early Childhood Education, I am committed to providing a safe and educational...
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Melissa S.


Kunkletown, PA

$10-29/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Melissa!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Melissa! I'm 27 years old and a graduate of Montclair State University. I live in Garwood, NJ. I have a BA in Nutrition and food Sciences of all ages (including child nutrition). Seeking fulltime. My experience includes: -5 years in a daycare with ages 3 months to 13 years -Private nanny for 3. 5 years -Date night...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Tayana B.


Effort, PA

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

Greetings, My name Tayana and I love helping kids develop into their little personalities! Though I am not your typical caretaker, I have plenty of experience with kids with special needs. I've have spent my last 8 years in working in a self contained classroom as a para, and the past few years I have moved up to a Behavior...
Tayana can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tayana is a great, caring and dependable girl. She truly has the best interest of children in mind. She truly cares about the children and their well being. she likes teaching and seeing children grow. she is honest and hard working i highly recommend Tayana!"

Sherry M.

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Courtney C.


Palmerton, PA

$10-15/hr

Part-Time College Special Education Student Available For Caregiving!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 3rd year college student majoring in special education and middle school math education. I love working with people with disabilities and watching their potential sky rocket. I enjoy helping them with everyday activities as well as teaching them basic life skills. I am able to do functional skill instruction as well.
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Tayana B.


Effort, PA

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work as a paraprofessional (personal aide) at a school for children with special needs. The child I work with, majority of the other children in my school are on the autism spectrum. It gives me great joy waking up every day knowing that I am making a huge impact on someone's life. I love my job, and I love children...
5.0
"Tayana is great! She is incredibly caring and attentive to our two toddlers. We especially appreciate the care she shows to our son, who we suspect is on the spectrum of autism. She is patient, understanding, and creative. She also learns fast and handles...

Missy W.

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Sharon F.


Albrightsville, PA

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a mature , energetic Licensed Practical nurse I have many years of experience in all types of medical diagnoses. I am patient and compassionate. Presently I am taking short term jobs. I am a non smoker. I'm okay with pets. I tidy up as I work. I'm punctual and have a good work ethic
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Kayla R.


Palmerton, PA

$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver

As a mother of 2 children with disabilities and l think I would be a great match for you and your child.
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Danita B.


Bath, PA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Nureses Assistant/direct Support

1.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Danita I am a Certified nurses assistant/ direct support professional. I have over 14 years experience working with various disabilities including physical, Developmental , intellectual, and cognitive. I have experience with various age groups from youth -geriatrics.
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Megan T.


Palmerton, PA

$18-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Support Worker

I taught preschool for 2 years and held an Assistant Director position of an early learning center for another 2. I have worked in an adolescent treatment center at a hospital and am in my 3rd year as a Registered Behavior Technician in ABA. I love helping kids with coping skills and seeing the best in themselves.
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Erica C.


Bath, PA

$50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Pediatric Nurse

I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. I have over a decade of experience caring for children of all ages including children with special needs. I've worked with families from diverse backgrounds, offering reliable and flexible childcare options that meet...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have no paid experience with child care, though I have done it as a volunteer on several occasions. I have two much younger than I siblings that I spent a lot of time babysitting and tutoring. I also spent a lot of time volunteering for the special Olympic events and with special needs at my high school. I also spent time...
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sarah B.


Effort, PA

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Short Notice

I was a camp counselor for ages 6-13 for two years, and adore babysitting. The two main families that I babysit for are from ages 11months- 6 years, and from 2 - 10. I have all my clearances, am trained in first aid, and am CPR certified for children and infants. I have been a date night sitter for years, and frequently get...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Elizabeth R.


Palmerton, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked with both children and older adults with special needs since I was 14. I have worked as a aide for a camp in Carbon County. Children and adults with a variety of disabilities attended. I have also worked one on one with several. I am passionate with what I do because I feel as though I am saving one more person...

Dena R.


Effort, PA

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am married and I have three children, ages 25, 28 and 31. I have over 20 years experience as a LPN, Companion, and Nanny. I assist with meal prep, laundry, light housekeeping, and run errands. I am a LPN, CPR and first aid certified. For 14 years, I worked as a Companion/LPN. I worked with those that had Parkinson's,...

Juliana B.


Walnutport, PA

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Juliana I've Been Baby Sitting For 5 Years And I Have A lot Of Experience With Special Needs Children.I Enjoy Working With Children And Encouraging A Fun And Safe Environment.

I've worked with children from 0 to 15 years old. I spent 4 years working with children with disabilities. I am CPR & AED certified, I have clean background checks. Ive taught dance classes with children, and love doing arts and crafts.
Juliana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Carina A.


Stroudsburg, PA

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caring Nanny Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Carina. I am 30 years old. I am the oldest of 4 children and have always aided in their care. I have babysat neighborhood children since I was 12. I have been a nanny to 2 families. I have worked in a physical therapy office as a rehab tech. I also worked as a Residential Care worker in the past and was responsible...
Carina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Carina cared for my 8 month old baby part time for almost 5 months. She was kind, caring, and loving with my baby. It's clear that she loves children, and they love her back. She has endless patience and was able to get baby to sleep when no one else could. I would...

Mary H.

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Sara F.


Bethlehem, PA

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Or Mothers Helper

Hi, I am a 25-year-old mental health professional looking to start babysitting. I absolutely love kids and have been working with children of all ages my whole life. I was an assistant teacher at pre-school with the majority of children having special needs or some type of learning disability or behavioral issue. I have worked...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Ruby (Sara) watches my dog Franklin often and he absolutely LOVES HER! She is one of the only people I will trust my baby with. I know she treats him like her own dog! She is incredibly intuitive, caring, and gentle with both dogs and people. I have also had Ruby...

Victoria J.

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Judy G.


Easton, PA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

EXPERIENCED NANNY

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over three decades of experience working with children including special needs through my former positions in classrooms and as a church music director, transportation manager, nanny positions and caring for numerous nieces and nephews while my own children grew. I am a mother of four adult children and Grammy of two....
Judy can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Judy came into our home and we knew right away she would be the one we needed to take care of our children. Judy is caring, patient, compassionate, and most of all loving to both of our daughters. She helped give our children the confidence they needed to complete...

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Cammile W.


Pocono Pines, PA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

LPN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been a nurse for 15 years worked in Nursing home and home care taking care of elderly and children, from all type of issues. Tracheotomy and ventilator, seizures, autism, spinal muscular atrophy. *Giving medication as prescribed by a physician * Taking vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight * Basic...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kunkletown, PA

Tayana B.

5.0

Tayana is a great, caring and dependable girl. She truly has the best interest of children in mind. She truly cares about the children and their well being. she likes teaching and seeing children grow. she is honest and hard working i highly recommend Tayana!

- Sherry M.

Tayana B.

5.0

Tayana is great! She is incredibly caring and attentive to our two toddlers. We especially appreciate the care she shows to our son, who we suspect is on the spectrum of autism. She is patient, understanding, and creative. She also learns fast and handles situations (tantrums, unexpected problems,...

- Missy W.

Carina A.

5.0

Carina cared for my 8 month old baby part time for almost 5 months. She was kind, caring, and loving with my baby. It's clear that she loves children, and they love her back. She has endless patience and was able to get baby to sleep when no one else could. I would highly recommended Carina. She...

- Mary H.

Sara F.

5.0

Ruby (Sara) watches my dog Franklin often and he absolutely LOVES HER! She is one of the only people I will trust my baby with. I know she treats him like her own dog! She is incredibly intuitive, caring, and gentle with both dogs and people. I have also had Ruby house sit for me which was extremely...

- Victoria J.

Judy G.

5.0

We LOVE Judy. My husband and I moved to Easton PA for his job a year ago with no friends or family and two children, a now 1.5 year old son and a 4.5 year old daughter. Judy has been our saving grace! She has raised four children of her own and watched many others over her many years in the...

- Megan P.

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