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Special needs caregivers in Pocono Summit, PA

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Julia H.


Pocono Summit, PA

$15-36/hr • 10 yrs exp

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Connie L.


Stroudsburg, PA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, Loving Provider

5.0

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I have been a home health aid since 2000, and have a special education degree. I have taken care of the disabled ( both mental and physical challenged and sometimes both). I have experience and have very caring and kind heart. I do my best to care and be helpful for people in my care. I have experience with all ages from...
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Cammile W.


Pocono Pines, PA

$8-13/hr

Special Needs

I have been a nurse since 2007. I worked in nursing home and home care for many years. I have been caring for elderly most of my career. I enjoyed spending one to one time with them .
Cammile can also help with: Meal prep, errands, respite care, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"My mother needed personal assistance while spending time with family this summer. Cammile was the perfect person to help our mother in the mornings and make sure she was ready for the rest of her day. Cammile was always early and willing to help in any way...

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Saskeya D.


Stroudsburg, PA

$23/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hello my name is Saskeya, I have 3 years experience of baby sitting. I can assist with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I'm a great cook and I'm very keen and big on safety. I have worked with many families and have also worked with special needs children. I enjoy reading, playing games, taking walks and doing art and crafts with...
Saskeya can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Saskeya was an amazing caregiver who took care of my 5 month old daughter and a 2 year old. She took care of my daughter as her own. She also did activities with my 2 year old. Saskeya is polite, well spoken and communicates very well. She also assisted me with...

Eno U.

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Michelle Joane G.


Pocono Lake, PA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Aide

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Michelle. I am a very reliable, hardworking and very patient aide. I have atleast 2 years experience with autism and mental illness patients. I would like to say Thank you for taking time to read my profile. God Bless and Keep Safe.
5.0
"There are not enough words to express how wonderful Michelle has been for the care she provided for my wife who was recovering from surgery. Excellent communicator! - Quick to respond to messages, intuitive, punctual, thorough, creative, hard working, committed and...

Jeffrey B.

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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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I used the one time booking feature and Carina was a recommended profile that came up. We promptly messaged each other and spoke on the phone and covered every topic of interest. Communication is key! Looking forward to working with Carina this weekend!"

Alessandra R.

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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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Payton B.


Stroudsburg, PA

$22-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an extremely optimistic, energetic, positive, and nurturing person!! Currently, I am a college student studying Music Therapy to work with special needs children in the future. I attend school online, so I have complete open and flexible availability to accommodate your needs!! I have such a passion for working with...
Payton can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Payton is a part-time caregiver for our two-year-old. From the start she has been attentive and warm, quickly building a relationship with our son while also capably handling everything that comes with his care (potty training/changing, naps, setting boundaries,...

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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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Tayana B.


Effort, PA

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

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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Cammile W.


Pocono Pines, PA

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Lpn .

I work with pediatric special needs children and adults . I've been nurse since 2007 . My specialty is tracheostomy and ventilation. GT, ostomy and worked with many other diagnoses with disabilities.
Cammile can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kelly G.


Blakeslee, PA

$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Childcare

Providing care to infants through school age. Working with special needs children through young adult and elderly.
Kelly can also help with: Personal care, dementia, home modification
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Bonnie H.


Blakeslee, PA

$15-20/hr

Direct Support Professional AUSTISM/DOWN SYNDROME

I am an experienced Direct Support Professional supporting adults or children with either Autism Spectrum 1, 2, 3, or Down syndrome to encourage community participation. Assist patient with daily living skills, household tasks, and personal hygiene. Support patient with healthcare needs, including medication and visits to the...
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Jacki M.


Stroudsburg, PA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver With Flexible Schedule Available To Help With Transportation, Companionship Etc

I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years, not as a certified counselor, mostly in admissions and marketing. My experience is mostly personal having a niece with Autism whom I am very close with as well as a nephew with various diagnosis. I am very patient, trustworthy and am in very good health. I love working...
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Yael C.


Stroudsburg, PA

$15-18/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caring And Compassionate Childcare Worker.

I'm a dedicated psychology student with a strong passion for working with children who have special needs and behavioral issues. My child care experience includes babysitting, camp counseling, and working as a para-professional at an alternative school, which has given me valuable insights into diverse children's needs. I find...
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Vianney A.


Henryville, PA

$16-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello All, I've provided care for families for over 10 years and it has become my passion. I have experience with infants, toodlers, teens and adults. My responsibilities is to care for your love one just like family. I am certified in teaching, CPR and first aid trained.
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Rosa M.


Tobyhanna, PA

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

I just wanted to share a little bit about my experience of watching kids. I started doing this when I was 10 years old and being part of a big family, I had lots of opportunities to babysit my family members' kids. Eventually, I started watching kids who were family friends and realized that I could expand my services to other...
Rosa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

First Aid

CPR

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Ann Marie R.


Tobyhanna, PA

$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Ann Marie. I've lived in Pennsylvania for eight years now. I grew up in New York. I earned my bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education from St. John's University. I taught children in special education for a couple of years and then worked with developmentally disabled adults in Staten Island in a Pre...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pocono Summit, PA

Cammile W.

5.0

My mother needed personal assistance while spending time with family this summer. Cammile was the perfect person to help our mother in the mornings and make sure she was ready for the rest of her day. Cammile was always early and willing to help in any way necessary. When it was time for our...

- Care member

Saskeya D.

5.0

Saskeya was an amazing caregiver who took care of my 5 month old daughter and a 2 year old. She took care of my daughter as her own. She also did activities with my 2 year old. Saskeya is polite, well spoken and communicates very well. She also assisted me with some child related household items,...

- Eno U.

Michelle Joane G.

5.0

Michelle is a compassionate caregiver who has a smile and positive outlook every time she enters my home. She was adept at learning my routine and is thorough in her care for me. I highly recommend this lovely lady.

- Cindy L.

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.

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.

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