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Megan H.


Nazareth, PA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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My name is Megan H. I have been working with elderly and special needs for roughly 10+ years. I have experience in long-term care and short-term care, and I have experience with all types of disabilities. I have been a CNA for 12 years and plan on going back to school to become an RN. I have a passion for helping others and love...

Laura R.


Bangor, PA

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time, Full-time Caregiver

Hello my name is Laura, I have been working as a medical assistant in rehabilitation/nursing homes, doctors office and hospital settings. I have worked with people with brain damage, stroke, mental illness, mental and physical disabilities, children with muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, cilica diese,...

Cheryl J.


Stroudsburg, PA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Loving, Energetic, Caring And Nurturing

I am a mature fun loving and energetic woman who since retirement have spent my days caring for aging adults, families with special needs and children of all ages. I am very versatile and reliable. I am trained in first aide, CPR and de-escalation. I can transport, shop, cook, laundry, tidy, assist with medications, mobility and...

Cheryl J.


Stroudsburg, PA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving, Nurturing And Fun!

I am a mature, experienced, and energetic care giver with decades of teaching children with special needs. I am experienced and care for children of all ages and an aging adult. I believe in having fun while getting the job done. I have all up to date clearances and background check and will provide references to an interested...
Cheryl can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Christine B.


Phillipsburg, NJ

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an elementary teacher and mother with two boys with ADHD. As a teacher, I have also been blessed with students in my classroom with Asperger's, ADHD, Dyslexia, MD, and learning disabilities. While I am a certified special education teacher, I have also been lucky enough to have wonderful relationships with my colleagues and...
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Januarie F.


Bethlehem, PA

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been educating, and caring for children for the last 13 years. Ive worked in school settings as well as privately in the home. I've worked with children from Ages 0-18 and I specialize with caring for special education/special needs children from k-12 grades. I'm very professional, efficient and effective. Some skills...
5.0
"Miss J was our nanny for a few weeks before a change in our family situation. She was dependable and kept my daughter busy and entertained. My daughter enjoyed singing songs, reading books, and playing outside with Miss J. She is easy to work with and followed our...

Nicole O.

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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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Gabriela P.


Phillipsburg, NJ

$18/hr • 3 yrs exp

3.5

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with two decades of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. My previous babysitting roles have reinforced my desire to make a positive impact on their lives. I am patient, calm, creative, and friendly, which helps me connect with children of all ages. I firmly...
Gabriela can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Little K. is not to make new friends easy. He can be very cold to strangers, but not to Gabriela. Within an hour they were best friends."

Sam S.

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Agata K.


Milford, NJ

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Agata and I'm 42 years old. I graduated with a master's degree in education from Nicolaus Capernicus University in Torun, Poland, with a specialization in special education. I have over 18 years of experience working with children. The last 6 years I have spent working with special needs children aged 3 to 8 in a...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Agata was a great caregiver of our children (7m and 5.5 yo). She genuinely cared about them. She is responsible, reliable and flexible. She loved getting down on the floor to play with them. She is creative and did fun projects and crafts. She listened to our...

Monika S.

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

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Judy has watched our two children (ages 1 and 3) for the last 8 months. We have had an incredibly positive experience with her and the only reason she will no longer be watching our children is because we are moving out of town. We feel very safe knowing that our...

Sarah G.

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Bianca B.


Bethlehem, PA

$22/hr • 2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter/ Tutor All In One!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Bianca I am 20 years old and I am a junior currently attending Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. I am currently majoring in early education so your children will always be safe. with me! I can also provide. tutoring for your kids. after school as I have tutored kids before. I have previously worked. in a...
Bianca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Bianca was wonderful. She was warm and compassionate. She was attentive and kind. She arrived early and would have stayed longer after we arrived home if we needed. We will definitely have Bianca care for our children again!"

Colleen K.

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Carolyn L.


Washington, NJ

$18-23/hr

Friendly, Compassionate, Nurturing.

I currently work for an elder gentleman who is terminal during the week. I only mention that since I don't have a health care resume. I bathe, change diapers, massage feet, light house cleaning and cooking. Take his wife on occasion too the store or run errands, I am very friendly and work well with adults and children.
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Kathleen B.


Bethlehem, PA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over a decade of experience working with children and teens with various disabilities. I have a masters in human development, my BCBA certification, and am working on my PhD in school psychology. I have experience with Autism, ADD, ADHD, Down Syndrome, OCD, GAD, ODD, Angelman's Syndrome, and more. I also have experience...
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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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Jenna K.


Phillipsburg, NJ

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a very passionate individual who loves working with children/ adults with special needs. I have worked in many day programs. I spent most of my time in behavioral center programs. I also substitute in local school districts as a special ed teachers aid.
5.0
"Jenna was very sweet and patient."

Sherri K.

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Theresa H.


Northampton, PA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Have Raised 3 Children And Have 4 Grandkids

Cooking baking cleaning I was a certified medical assistant. I do have experience with children that have special needs.
Theresa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alexa B.


Washington, NJ

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi I'm Alexa! I am energetic and caring and looking to support you with your child's safety and development. I have about 10 years of experience with children from ages 1-12 and up. I love to be a helping hand in anyway that I can be for the parent and the child. I am very creative and can come up with activities to keep the...
Alexa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Julia H.


Pocono Summit, PA

$15-36/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am also a special needs mother myself
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pen Argyl, 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.

Januarie F.

5.0

Miss J was our nanny for a few weeks before a change in our family situation. She was dependable and kept my daughter busy and entertained. My daughter enjoyed singing songs, reading books, and playing outside with Miss J. She is easy to work with and followed our established routine.

- Nicole O.

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.

Gabriela P.

5.0

Little K. is not to make new friends easy. He can be very cold to strangers, but not to Gabriela. Within an hour they were best friends.

- Sam S.

Agata K.

5.0

Agata was a great caregiver of our children (7m and 5.5 yo). She genuinely cared about them. She is responsible, reliable and flexible. She loved getting down on the floor to play with them. She is creative and did fun projects and crafts. She listened to our directions well and was always...

- Monika S.

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