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Special needs caregivers in Walnutport, PA

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Zacha H.


Whitehall, PA

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Bubble, Fun And Outgoing Person. Willing To Help. Fully Vaccinated

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Hello I am A Medical Assistant as well as I am CNA certified. I am fully vaccinated. I have 8+yrs of experience in the medical field. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping as well as ADL's. I also am hands on with caring for children & adults. I have an 13yr old son and he always has me on the go. I've worked with kids...
Zacha can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Jennifer G.


Palmerton, PA

$10-15/hr10 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I'd describe my personality as fun, approachable, and sincere I grew up with my aunt, Nanette, who had Down syndrome. She lived with my nuclear family since I was about 12. For the last six months, I lived with her, helping her caregivers, as well as being her full-time overnight caregiver. She has changed my life, and has...
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Ashley B.


Easton, PA

$25-33/hr6 yrs exp

Hello!

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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashley has great communication and is wonderful with my kids! My kids love her and enjoy playing together with her. Would highly recommend for babysitting your children!"

Jasmine P.

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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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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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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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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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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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Alexandria C.


Easton, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Child Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Alex and I am a home school mama to two child (ages 11-boy & 16-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:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Kerry (Alex) is absolutely amazing! Not only is she extremely friendly and outgoing, but she was wonderful with our daughter from the second she stepped in the door. Our daughter hasn't stopped talking about how much fun they had and the games they played. I...

Rebecca S.

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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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Bianca B.


Bethlehem, PA

$22/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter/ Tutor All In One!

3.0

(2)

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 takes great care of my 2 1/2 year old boy, and is very punctual! She helps keep things neat and tidy as my toddler undoes things, and plays and interacts with him. I am grateful for her help, as it has helped me to plan my work week. Thank you!"

Laura O.

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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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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: Home modification, respite care, personal care, visiting physician, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Debra is well meaning and full of life! She is a great person to have on your team in any capacity."

Christina R.

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Kirsten K.


Kutztown, PA

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Speech Therapist Mommy Looking To Care For Other Children

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
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.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, personal care, errands, dementia & 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: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning
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Alyssa F.


Martins Creek, PA

$14-19/hr7 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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
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Emeline P.


Allentown, PA

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

I have worked for the school district for a year now. I have experience working with special needs and regular ed children. I currently work with different age groups from k-5th grade. I have a huge heart for children!
Emeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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.

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

Deb is a very caring and dependable woman. We know that our special needs daughter will be taken care and we have no worries when she is with Deb. Deb is a very active person and outgoing woman. Deb keeps whoever she is caring for very busy.She is a beautiful woman inside and out.

- Collette B.

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.

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