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Fatoumata S.


Olyphant, PA

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

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I have a great deal of experience working with individuals who have special needs. I'm certified in first aid and CPR, which is essential for providing care to those with disabilities. Additionally, I've worked at school for the past three years, where I provided assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation,...
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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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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: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel
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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:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Kristia S.


Jessup, PA

$16-20/hr

Direct Care Worker

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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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.

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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, dementia, transportation, errands, meal prep
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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
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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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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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