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Special needs caregivers in Slatington, PA

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Juliana B.


Walnutport, PA

$10-15/hr4 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.

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Kirsten K.


Kutztown, PA

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Speech Therapist Mommy Looking To Care For Other Children

4.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Kirsten. I am a licensed speech therapist with a focus in working with special needs children. I enjoy crafts, books, the outdoors, and any fun engaging activities that children can experience to learn new skills. I have 12+ years experience with care/ babysitting. I have been hired on care. com in the...
Kirsten can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kirsten was amazing with my 6 month old. She was also very sweet with my 5 and 3 year olds. She was always a few minutes early and willing to stay later if I needed to. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for good quality childcare."

Anna R.

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Tayana B.


Effort, PA

$10-15/hr1 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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Tayana B.


Effort, PA

$30/hr8 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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Paige W.


Macungie, PA

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate Therapeutic Teacher/caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Paige ! I have a Bachelors degree in Rehabilitative Science with a concentration in Occupational Therapy. I also have my Early Childhood Development certificate. I am first aid and CPR certified. I also have all my clearances up to date ( child abuse, criminal background check and fingerprint screening). I am a...
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Kiara R.


Alburtis, PA

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Friendly And Patient Respectful And Responsible

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I can work with special needs children. I'm patient and calm energetic. Sweet loving and willing to provide amazing service.
Kiara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Kiara has been our sitter for almost 2 months, our baby is 5 months old. She babysits 2 days a week, she is amazing with our baby. Kiara is very reliable and knowledgeable."

Nadia W.

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Januarie F.


Bethlehem, PA

$10-20/hr10 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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Bianca B.


Bethlehem, PA

$22/hr2 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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Vision B.


Bethlehem, PA

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hii It's Vision Here!

Hi my name is Vision! I am 22 years old. I am a senior nursing student and I graduate with my RN license in April. I am BLS certified and have over 3 years of clinical experience caring for children from under the age of 3 mo old up to 18 years old. I also have been working as a CNA at St. Luke's hospital since 2020 and...
Vision can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Karen E.


Alburtis, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse desires in home caregiver position. We can develop a plan of care together for your loved one. CPR, FBI fingerprint background check and vaccinated.
5.0
"Karen is a compassionate and caring caregiver who is always willing to do whatever is necessary to meet the needs of her client. She has a great personality and is always cheerful and upbeat on the job. I can't think of anyone else I'd want caring for my brother."

Robert H.

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Debra B.


Allentown, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am CPR/first aid certified CNA/caregiver. 5 yrs. technical partner Lehigh Valley hosp. 5yrs. Good Shepherd . I also do life sharing, special needs individuals live in my home. I had a small business for a bit with caregivers of my own. I clearly understand how difficult it is to find good honest quality care. Risky business! I...
Debra can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician, personal care, hospice services, respite care, home modification & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Deborah has been caring for my uncle for almost five years, and her dedication and compassion have been truly remarkable. She is deeply considerate and understanding of his dementia and Alzheimer's, always showing patience and kindness. Deborah goes above and...

Justin P.

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Debra B.


Allentown, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been in the healthcare field since 2000, I have worked at hospitals nursing homes also have brought clients with nowhere to go in my home for care. I am CPR certified, first aid training & CNA certified. I do have a very few honest reliable girls that work with me, when I am on vacation or unavailable. My references are...
5.0
"Debbie is an wonderful caring individual who provides great support and attention. Her willingness to learn about particular needs and adapt is a strength. My son who has Autism and is non-verbal has really taken to her and this without a doubt due to her...

Shawn K.

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Debra R.


Nazareth, PA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking Someone Wonderful To Care For

I have had the blessing of a wide range of clients and I am seeking another wonderful person to care for. My experience with special need clients include down syndrome, autism spectrum, traumatic brain injury, obsessive compulsive disorder, attention deficit disorder, ADHD, anger-control issues, dementia and neurologically...
5.0
"Debbie is such a sweet, tender caregiver. She really does care for her clients. When she was working for me, she became one of my best friends. I felt like I could share anything with her. But more importantly, she really kept on top of things for me. She made...

Jamie T.

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Sara F.


Bethlehem, PA

$15-20/hr8 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, 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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Vianes R.


Bethlehem, PA

$8-13/hr9 yrs exp

Responsible And Outgoing Person

I Have Been A Home Health Aide For About 10 Years Have taken Care Of Elderly, Children And Special Needs Have My Own Vehicle Very Responsible And Dependable .
Vianes can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Marleny A.


Bethlehem, PA

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Companion Care

With a heart for caregiving and over 6 years experience in home care, I am dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals who need assistance in their daily routines. My mission is to provide compassionate, reliable, and personalized support that allows clients to live independently and comfortably in their own...
Marleny can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship
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Fernanda S.


Allentown, PA

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

Experienced and Multilingual Childcare Provider and Nurse I am a 27-year-old Brazilian with over eight years of experience as a nurse specializing in newborn care and 2 years as an au pair caring for children. My expertise includes working with children of various ages, including those with special needs like autism and...
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Lauryn B.


Allentown, PA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

I have worked at Daily Bloomer's Day Care and In Arms Reach Daycare watching children of all ages, from infants to elementary students. Since I was a teenager I have been babysitting. I have taken care of kids of all ages from newborns-teenagers, that would include my younger siblings to children that lived in my neighborhood,...
Lauryn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
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Lawanna K.


Bethlehem, PA

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

I have worked with developmentally disabled adults/mental health population for 15 years. My duties consist of administering medication, providing transportation, direct care, recreation and supportive counseling. I love helping others and gain pleasure in watching the progress and happiness. Prior to my current position I...
Hi, my name is Channise. I have had many experiences with children. I love working with children of all ages which has become a passion of mine. I have volunteered and worked at summer camps and after-school programs for children as young as 3 years old to 12 years old. I have also worked at a daycare center/preschool with...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Slatington, PA

Kirsten K.

5.0

Kirsten was amazing with my 6 month old. She was also very sweet with my 5 and 3 year olds. She was always a few minutes early and willing to stay later if I needed to. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for good quality childcare.

- Anna R.

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.

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.

Kiara R.

5.0

Kiara has been our sitter for almost 2 months, our baby is 5 months old. She babysits 2 days a week, she is amazing with our baby. Kiara is very reliable and knowledgeable.

- Nadia W.

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.

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