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Kylee M.


Portage, PA

$11-23/hr7 yrs exp

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hi!! I have been babysitting for roughly 7 years. I love children and am currently studying psychology, hopefully to master in school psychology in the next upcoming years. I have experience with children of all age groups and children with special needs as I worked for 2 years at an elementary school with fifth grade, and...
Kylee can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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April H.


Ebensburg, PA

$15/hr7 yrs exp

I Will Bring Love, Laughs And Great Care To Your Family.

I'm a mother of 4 with a special needs daughter. I spent the last several years caring for my grandmother until her passing at home in Hospice care. I am currently a DSP for IDD adults. I can help with Transportation Services, Meal Preparation and many other aspects of need. CPR certified. Sit to stand lift trained.
April can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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April H.


Ebensburg, PA

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

I'm a mother of a 10-year-old daughter who has level 2-3 Autism Spectrum Disorder. My daily life involves communication devices, stimming and helping her with her everyday needs. I also work as a Team Leader in a home of an Intellectual Delayed-Disabled adult with multiple psychiatric diagnosises. Prior to that I was a DSP in a...
I'm a child-caregiver with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I believe that play is essential for learning. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love finding new and exciting ways to engage children. I'm also experienced in working...
Miriam can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Donna L.


Altoona, PA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

SPECIAL NEEDS YOUTH ,TEENS AND ADULTS

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had many clients with special needs I'm warm compassionate and patient I would treat your loved one as if was my own family member I have autism in my family, and also down syndrome, ADHD my great nephew has that as well I have done many young adults with special need and have dealt with many different conditions message...
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Mickaela W.


Johnstown, PA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 30-year-old female who has a Masters in Disability Studies. I have a certificate in American Sign Language and my Masters degree covers both adults and children. I have worked over 14 years in the field with those who have Intellectual and physical disabilities. I work full time with 16-26-year-olds with mental health...
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Rylee B.


Altoona, PA

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, I M A Professional Nanny Available Full-time & Willing To Provide You Extra Assistance.

Hello! I love kids and I'm also an animal lover! I'm a bubbly, fun person. I love to cook and being outdoors is a plus for me so trips to the park will be no problem!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Many years of experience! Grandmother of two, past employment as teacher aide and Head Start Home Visitor. Volunteered at Beginnings, Johnstown PA Have provided infant care for a local family from Feb 2023 to August -2023. Wonderful experience! Currently I provide part time/casual childcare for a local family. Children are 2,...
Carol can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Julie C.


Saint Benedict, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Julie C

I have worked with seniors, cancer patients, brain injury patients and special needs individuals and I love helping others. I feel very fortunate in my life and just want to help others as much as I can to make their lives better, as well.
Julie can also help with: Transportation, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep
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Suzanne H.


Johnstown, PA

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have special needs children myself. I know trusting a sitter is rough. I take safety and well being of children seriously. I am experienced with Autism, ADHD and ODD. Willing to learn about another disability if needed. I am a lil trained in...
Suzanne can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Abby S.


Altoona, PA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

I have been caring for children throughout the past four years. Also I have been babysitting two special needs boys for the past three years.
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Emilee R.


Altoona, PA

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Autistic Support Teacher

I currently teach kindergarten and first grade autistic support. This is my 3 year teaching Autistic support. I have a bachelors degree in early childhood and special education. I am currently enrolled in graduate school at Slippery Rock University. I am pursuing a masters of special education with a concentration in Autism.
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Kelsee B.


Johnstown, PA

$15-19/hr2 yrs exp

Teacher Counselor

I worked with children who were diagnosed with low-functioning autism for two years. During that time I also worked with adults and the elderly whom had been diagnosed with autism, down-syndrome, and other co-occurring disorders. I also worked with an elderly couple for a year. She was involved in hospice and he was a bit more...
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Natalie W.


Johnstown, PA

$12-17/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! I am a single mother of a 4-year-old son, and have been caring for kids since I was 11, starting with my sister, who was born when I was 11. My brother was born in 2015 and I started caring for him as well as a newborn. When I was 20 and 21 my aunt went back to school which is where my paid experience of having my 3 young...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
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Julie C.


Saint Benedict, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Julie M. C.

I have worked with elderly people, cancer patients and brain injury patients as an aide. I love helping people as much as I can. I feel very blessed in my life and just want to help make life better and easier for anyone that I possibly can.
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Emilee R.


Altoona, PA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

I like working with kids because I love being able to see them grow and obtain skill through various forms of play and interactions. I'm looking for a job that takes place after school hours and weekends because I am a kindergarten special education teacher during school hours. I started working with kids when I was old...
Emilee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

Janeen N.


Altoona, PA

$5-10/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

I am a mother of a 25-year-old. I am a LPN that has years of experience. I have taken care of individuals with special needs. I am caring, reliable and professional. I do not mind pets. I absolutely adore children. I help foster self-esteem and know the importance of trust with infants. My CPR Certification expired this year and...
Janeen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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