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Emily C.

Akron, PA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
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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Registered Nurse

Lancaster, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a Registered Nurse with a BSN degree with past experience in direct patient care in skilled nursing and rehabilitation environments and Hospice care. I also have experience in patients with dementia and have worked as a RN Supervisor in long term care. Currently, I am looking to use my experience and compassion to help...

Kari W. says "I am a 49 year-old woman with progressive multiple sclerosis for the past 21 years. I am wheelchair-bound and need assistance with many daily activities....

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Certified DSP

Ephrata, PA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
4 years experience
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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Seasoned Caregiver With Special Needs Experience!

Lancaster, PA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
I am a board certified behavior analyst, experienced in working with a diverse range of kiddos from babies to older kiddos. I've worked with children and teens providing support in a special meeds environment for 10 years. I have all current clearances to work with children, first aid/CPR certified. I enjoy crafts, messy...
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Ephrata, PA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I just finished my 4th year as a support staff in an Autistic classroom. I find helping people very fulfilling.
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Lancaster, PA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Sarah and I graduated from Stevenson University (formerly Villa Julie College) with my bachelors in nursing in 2021. I am a registered nurse in the state of PA. I currently work in hospice but I have worked as a school age (5-12) teacher at a daycare for 3 summers. This particular daycare had multiple students...
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Hi I'm Tonya :)

East Earl, PA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I have worked with children for about 10 years now. It started with baby sitting then I graduated high school with my early childhood education certificate. I moved on to a daycare where I learned how to care for children and keep the kiddos happy and safe. I nannied for a family of 2 boys where 1 boy was diagnosed with autism...
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Lititz, PA

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$10/hr
I am a certified nursing assistant. I have many years experience with infants to senior citizens. I have baby sat many children of my friends and all my nieces and nephews. My oldest nephew is 20 so I have a lot of experience with kids. I have 4 years experience with senior citizens and as a cna/rna.
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Lancaster, PA

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$10/hr
I have six nieces and nephews with varying forms of special needs. I really enjoy working with children with special needs, they are a joy to be around and working with them is challenging, but rewarding.
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Ephrata, PA

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$13/hr
2 years experience
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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Experienced Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

Lancaster, PA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
I have over 5 years of combined experience working in different health care settings including live-in private care, groups homes, and caregiving agencies. I am a certified CNA and have had many ongoing hours of training in the field. I have worked as a personal caregiver for individuals with Alzheimer's, stroke, cognitive, and...
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Compassionate, Dependable, Experienced Caregiver Looking for Someone to Take Care Of.

Lititz, PA

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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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,...
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18 Years Of Childcare Service Experience

Denver, PA

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$15/hr
10 years 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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My Experience

East Earl, PA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hi, My name is Victoria. I am an adult with nearly 4 years worth of experience working in school classrooms, either by teaching or assisting in classrooms. Most of my experience is with school age children, but I have babysat my two little nieces who are not quite school age yet.
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Flexible Caretaker

Lancaster, PA

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$10/hr
I have just graduated from USD with a degree in biology. I have been a babysitter for the past 8 years, mostly for the same family. The children are now 11, 9, and 4 so I have had quite a bit of experience caring for multiple children in a range of ages, including young babies. I have au paired in Australia, taking care of an...
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Babysitter For Special Needs Children

Ephrata, PA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
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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Caring, Experienced Help In Bergen County

Ephrata, PA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Brianne and I have over a decade experience working with developmental and physical disabilities. My academic career is based on Applied Disabilities Services and Educational Studies. I have experience with children and adults and am a registered behavior technician. I have recently relocated to the New Jersey...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Lancaster, PA

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
One of my favorite jobs ever was taking care of a young lady who had autism. I prepared her meals, helped her with crafts, puzzles and books. We would dance, go for walks, picnics, paint her nails and assist her with household chores like laundry and dishes. I loved her and she loved me. I would have stayed at that job forever...
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Experienced With Special Needs Kids

Lancaster, PA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hello Everyone! My name is Cristina and I have been caring for children with special needs over many years. Originally because of my knowledge in sign language I was given the opportunity to work with 4th and 5th graders who needed some one on one help in class. After that I worked two different nannying jobs of similar nature....
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Stevens, PA

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$13/hr
2 years experience
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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