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Jennifer S.


Stevens, PA

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

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I have been babysitting since I was a teenager. I also work in an autistic classroom 5 days a week. I am CPR certified and also first aid and CPI. I would love to help someone in need. I also have two children of my own, one of whom was on a feeding tube.
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Melissa K.


Ephrata, PA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Certified DSP

5.0

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Hello! I'm Melissa from Ephrata, in Lancaster County. I am a PA Certified Direct Support Aide. I have 4 years experience working with special needs a and over 20 years experience working as a Caregiver. My schedule is flexible and I look forward to hearing from you to discuss your current needs. Thank you
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Francis M.


Ephrata, PA

$18-35/hr8 yrs exp

Child Development Expert

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a committed Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) with aspirations to become an (RBT) Registered Behavior Technician. Impacting young lives as a therapist has been profoundly rewarding. I thrive when working with supportive, kind-hearted families who prioritize their children. Specializing in special needs, I completed a Child...
Francis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Franny is like part of our family! We hired her through care.com a few years back and she did an amazing job nannying our little girl. We highly recommend her for any job. She does well with educating, playing, and cooking for our daughter. Very responsible, kind...

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Olivia Q.


Ephrata, PA

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Future Teacher

4.0

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Olivia, I'm 22, I just graduated college at Millersville University with get my Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. I've been working with kids as a babysitter/nanny for as long as I can remember and helping them succeed in life and be the best they can be is always what I strive for when working with kids, I have...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Olivia was absolutely amazing. She arrived on time & followed every direction she was given. My 4 kids absolutely loved their first experience with a sitter and can't wait to have her back. Thank you again Olivia !"

Sonia V.

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Lydia F.


Lititz, PA

$12-17/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an enthusiastic, committed, young woman who has experience with in home child care ages newborn to teens including special needs (Autism and Asperger's). I have a Bachelors in Psychology and am completing my Masters in Counseling. I am currently working with children as a social worker for a local foster care agency. I love...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"The second we met Lydia, we knew she was perfect! Her bubbly happy demeanor and positive presence was felt immediately, and the way our kids took to her was extremely impressive. She understands children and how to respond to their ages and where they are in...

Cheryl B.

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Alisha M.


Ephrata, PA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Reliable Caregiver

I worked on a dementia unit for 4 years, in a home for adults with special needs, and a personal care home.
Alisha can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Cheryl H.


Lititz, PA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate, Dependable, Experienced Caregiver Looking for Someone to Take Care Of.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a primary caregiver to a woman with MS for over 15 years. I am now with a referral agency and take care of mostly elderly and special need clients. I very much enjoy what I do and I treat your family like they are my own. I have some medical experience with certain issues. I've dealt with feeding tubes, catheters,...
I've worked many care jobs for all types of individuals since the day I turned 18! Tons of experience and love the work I do.
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Hannah H.


Ephrata, PA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter For Special Needs Children

hello, I have worked with a special needs kid before, who has autism. This coming year I will be attending ctc for advanced health care, I have taken psychology class, medical terminology, and child care and development.
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Jodie M.


Denver, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am a mother to three adult children. I have worked with special needs children in the local school district. I also spent 4 years working as a family based therapist and currently work as a school based outpatient therapist and am an LPC.
Jodie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kelley B.


Lititz, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Mother of four children with one grandchild, caretaking is my passion. I have worked in childcare while raising my four children for 20 years. I have also worked in the after school program and worked with special needs children. I would enjoy taking care of your children.
Kelley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Leslie K.


Ephrata, PA

$17-21/hr4 yrs exp

I just finished my 4th year as a support staff in an Autistic classroom. I find helping people very fulfilling.
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Nancy B.


Lititz, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

After Retiring From Nursing I Am Looking For Work To Continue Serving Children And Their Families.

I am a retired neonatal pediatric nurse with 45 years experience in critical care and homecare settings. My nursing experience includes work with special needs respiratory, cardiac, GI feedings, neurological and child development in children of all ages. My personal experience raising four sons and a daughter and with 15...
Nancy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Morgan B.


Lititz, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education And English Teacher

Hello! My name is Morgan and I am a special education teacher for middle school and high school emotional support students in Lancaster, PA. I am also able to do tutoring. I am looking for nannying and babysitting hours for the summer. I have experiences working with children with special needs and children newborn and older....
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lauren K.


Lititz, PA

$11-16/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced

Hello! My name is Lauren and I am a senior education dual major at Lebanon Valley College. I have recently completed my student teaching in both Autistic/Learning Support and a first-grade classroom. I have 3 years experience working in a special needs environment, through substituting programs at the Lancaster-Lebanon IU13. I...
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Morgan B.


Lititz, PA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Emergency Certified Special Education Teacher (Pre-K-12)

I have been emergency certified as a special education teacher for the last five school years. I teach emotional support grades 7-12 and have specialized experience working with students that require behavior and emotional support. I taught ESY (extended school year) as an Autistic Support teacher and have worked as a group...
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Olivia Q.


Ephrata, PA

$13-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hi I'm Olivia, my whole life has revolved around special needs as both my sister and my father have been deaf, legally blind since birth, as well as being on the Austin Spectrum. This is nothing new to me and I find uniqueness a great gift to be celebrated not discouraged or looked down upon. I hope to meet your loved ones. :)
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Michele P.


Denver, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

18 Years Of Childcare Service Experience

I'm currently an Assistant Director of a childcare center that has children ranging in age from 6 weeks old to 12 years old. I've been an employee for the same company for the last 18 years. Through all those years I've held positions in every classroom... Infants, Young Toddlers, Toddlers, Preschool, and Pre-K. I've also been...
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Megan S.


Lititz, PA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Singing Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

21yr old nursing student available for occasional night out or early morning childcare or elderly care job. CPR and first aid certified. Able to work weekends and weekdays, as needed. Experience with ages infant through 13. Experience as a medication technician and geriatric PCA. Up to 5 kids. Can provide a background check. Has...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Emily C.


Akron, PA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have cared for two people professionally with challenges deafness with cochlear implants, and a mitochondrial disease. I can also cared for someone with Down syndrome and someone with autism spectrum disorder. I think everyone should be treated the same in some ways and I love showing people with disorders that there is...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Stevens, PA

Francis M.

5.0

Franny is like part of our family! We hired her through care.com a few years back and she did an amazing job nannying our little girl. We highly recommend her for any job. She does well with educating, playing, and cooking for our daughter. Very responsible, kind and fun to be around. Our daughter...

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Olivia Q.

5.0

Olivia was great! She played attentively with my baby all day and followed all care instructions, and my baby was very happy! I'd love to hire Olivia again whenever she's available!

- Adam T.

Lydia F.

5.0

Lydia was phenomenal! Our 3 kids (6, 3, and 16mon) easily warmed to her sweet and engaging personality. She was punctual, asked all the right questions, and wanted everything done to my liking. The kids have already asked when she is coming back! We'll definitely have her back In the future!

- Jaime L.

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