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Jennifer G.
Palmerton, PA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Stay At Home Mom Available To Watch Your Child This Summer.
I am a stay at home mom of one 4-year-old. I have extensive experience with children in multiple settings. I taught preschool for 10 years. I also have experience with children with special needs.
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ashley. I am 25 years old and live in Easton, Pennsylvania. I studied Early Childhood Education and Psychology for 5 years at Northampton Community College and Moravian University. I graduated from Moravian University with my Bachelors Degree in the Spring of 2022. I currently work at a Developmental Pediatrics...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Ashley to help us in the evenings with our 3-year old and 7-month old twins. Ashley is absolutely wonderful- she is patient and kind with our toddler, and engages in all kinds of play with her (games, dolls, art, reading, etc.). My toddler constantly asks...
Erica A.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Antonella . I am here to help you with your daily needs, chores , errands. and cooking your favorite meal. It will be my pleasure to make your life easier and more fulfilling. , I'm available to help you or your love one through your days.
As a caregiver, I have a compassionate heart and a deep understanding of...
Antonella can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Antonella was excellent with all 3 kids ranging from ages 10 months to 7 years old. She was very reliable, had excellent energy and showed up early and stayed late. I could not recommend her more highly, she went above and beyond everything we asked her to do. I...
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Januarie F.
Bethlehem, PA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(14)
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 the most positive, energetic health care giver you will ever meet. Leaving your loved ones in hands of others is scary, but I can promise you you will never find someone more committed to your loved one then Debbie. Nine years ago she came into our...
Care member
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.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Samantha! I am 26 years old and a mama to one little boy. I attended Lincoln Technical Institute for Medical Assisting and am now a registered medical assistant. I am a huge kid and animal lover and have been as long as I can remember. I have ample experience with kids of all ages as well as elderly people and...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"The minute I met Sam I felt I had known her forever. She cares for and loves both our kids and we love her! She is always on time and communicates any concerns she may have. She genuinely loves children and that is the best feeling as a parent, to know that your...
Jennifer B.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Alex and I am a home school mama to two child (ages 13-boy & 18-girl). My youngest spent the first 2 weeks in NICU so I also have experience w/special needs babies as my son was one! I have a degree in Art Education and taught Mixed Media Art to middle & high school level students as well as Science @ the...
Alexandria can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Alex has been a blessing to our family. My husband and I both have to be at work by 7am each day- finding a sitter for 6:30 each morning was tough-Alex has always been on time and ready to handle our two young boys. Each day Alex helped our boys get breakfast- then...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Nancy. I raised 4 of my own children, 2 boys and twins, boy and a girl. My oldest is 34my second is 33 and my twins just turn 26 years old. I have also helped my neighbor raising her kids due to her disability. I have worked in treatment facility with young kids ages 4 until 21 years old. I am very caring...
5.0
"Nancy took great care of my 3 year old special needs son who is unable to speak, walk or feed himself. she fed him, dressed him in pj's, put him to bed and constantly checked in on him while he was sleeping. when my date went later than expected, I texted Nancy and...
Tasha W.
3.7
(3)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(1)
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...
Kathleen B.
Bethlehem, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
(24)
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: Personal care, home modification, visiting physician, hospice services, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Debbie is a very patient and caring person who has happily gone the extra mile for my family. She always greets us with a smile and has plenty of suggestions for fun activities. We feel blessed to have worked with her over the last 8 months and look forward to many...
Care member
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Judy came into our home and we knew right away she would be the one we needed to take care of our children. Judy is caring, patient, compassionate, and most of all loving to both of our daughters. She helped give our children the confidence they needed to complete...
Care member
Kirsten K.
Kutztown, PA
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Speech Therapist Mommy Looking To Care For Other Children
4.3
(7)
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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, personal care, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning
Alyssa F.
Martins Creek, PA
$14-19/hr • 7 yrs exp
Grad Student Available For Babysitting, Tutoring, Pet Sitting, Etc!
My name is Alyssa. I am currently a graduate student studying Speech Language Pathology at DeSales University. I have years of experience working with children and adults with special needs. I have worked as a summer camp counselor for years at a camp for children who stutter. I love hiking, crafting, and baking!
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Walnutport, PA
Ashley B.
5.0
We hired Ashley to help us in the evenings with our 3-year old and 7-month old twins. Ashley is absolutely wonderful- she is patient and kind with our toddler, and engages in all kinds of play with her (games, dolls, art, reading, etc.). My toddler constantly asks us if "Miss Ashley" is coming over,...
- Erica A.
Sara F.
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 house sit for me which was extremely...
- Victoria J.
Antonella C.
5.0
Antonella was excellent with all 3 kids ranging from ages 10 months to 7 years old. She was very reliable, had excellent energy and showed up early and stayed late. I could not recommend her more highly, she went above and beyond everything we asked her to do. I would certainly hire Antonella in the...
- Care member
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.
Debra B.
5.0
Debbie is the most positive, energetic health care giver you will ever meet. Leaving your loved ones in hands of others is scary, but I can promise you you will never find someone more committed to your loved one then Debbie. Nine years ago she came into our lives to care for our father following...
- Care member
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