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Jossalin H.

Future School Teacher

Manchester, MD

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
have 7 years of experience with children from newborn-10 years old. Additionally, I have experience with special needs children and adults. I graduated from Carroll Community College and received my A. A. Degree with a concentration in Sociology & Anthropology. I am pursuing a degree in Social work at UMBC. I can't wait to meet...

Care Member says "Jossalin was really positive, kind, and patient with our little one. She never lost her cool even during temper tantrums. She'd often research and...

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Mount Wolf, PA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi families! My name is Alexis & within the last two years I've had the chance to babysit for two AMAZING families. Currently I'm only looking for date night jobs because I work a full time job in law enforcement & don't want any long term commitments. When I babysit I love reading, doing any type of crafts, or even going to the...

Erica L. says "Alexis has a great personality and is wonderful with my 2 children who are ages 3 and 6. My 3 year old has special needs and she has always been SO amazing...

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Caring Sitter

Dillsburg, PA

5.0(1)
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$12/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello, my name is Emily! I have nanny experience with several children - one child in Lancaster, PA for three years. I spent a summer with two children - one female in 5th grade and male in 7th grade. Two years ago I babysat for a special needs child age 5 all summer. Last summer I babysat for a 2-year-old I have also done lots...

Caitlynn M. says "We hired Emily as a part time nanny for our 1.5 year old last summer. She was so patient and kind, willing to spend hours with him playing outside with...

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Kaden B.

Taneytown, MD

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Fueling children's growth and development is a true passion of mine as a developmental psychology student in my last year of my bachelors. My five years of babysitting experience and preschool subbing have solidified my desire to positively impact young lives. I am creative, friendly, and nurturing. I have Early Childhood...

Care Member says "Kaden was SPLENDID with our 7 year old son! He is non-verbal/autistic, so that definitely requires someone with extra skill and care! And Kaden brought...

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I'm A Kid At Heart

York Haven, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been working with the elderly for 6 years. I also have a big heart for children, especially ones with special needs. I am reliable adaptable, witty, quick on my feet and have a huge love for people. I love helping others and have a compassionate heart. I'm older and wiser but can be very good at entertaining the younger...

Care Member says "Leslie cared for my mom for almost 3 years. She was kind and understanding and formed a great friendship with my mom. She was never late or sick and...

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Littlestown, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have over 20 years of experience as a early education and preschool teacher and love children. In addition, I have been a nanny for years to children from birth through early elementary age. I have a Bachelors of Arts degree in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in ElEd. I obtained my 90 hour certification shortly upon graduating...

Care Member says "Kelli cared for our daughter full time from 3 months old to 16 months old and was wonderful! She was incredibly reliable, she showed up on time even in...

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Manchester, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
During the past 27 years, I have raised two happy successful children. For the past 2 years, I have been assisting seniors, assisting with virtual learning, assisting families as a Nanny as well as taught home learning programs for kids. Prior to that, I worked for Carroll County Public Schools for 20 years as an Instructional...

Lisa F. says "Lisa has been an absolute blessing for our family! We have two children, one doing virtual school and one preschool age and she has juggled and done an...

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Manchester, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Many years working with special needs children, foster parent, two bonus babies Many years working with special needs children, foster parent, two bonus babies
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Makenna

Westminster, MD

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Makenna. I have been babysitting and caring for kids since 13. I currently work full time with special needs children who are both physically and mentally disabled. I worked with medically complex children as well. I love to get outside and have fun with kids! Im very comfortable with animals as well and am up for any...
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Manchester, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I bring extensive experience working in a variety of caregiving environments, including daycare centers, Sunday school classrooms, nannying, babysitting, pet care, and senior care. I have provided care for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, and have experience working with children with special needs, including...
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Hi! I Love Babysitting!

York, PA

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$12/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I enjoy spending time with kids, taking them to nearby parks and helping them out with homework. I can handle kids who are also special needs. I'm mostly available in the afternoon to whenever on week days. Weekends are completely free. If there is a plan change, I will let you know ahead of time.
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Summer Care-Giver AVAILABLE

Westminster, MD

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Hello, I was trained with Richcroft Inc. for over 30 hours this past year and worked with a young adult on the Autism Spectrum. We worked together from late May to this past January 2017 4 times per week. Moria and I worked on getting her out into the community; speaking with waiting staff, reading books, and doing puzzles. In...
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Nanny

Gettysburg, PA

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$10/hr
16 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Caroline. I'm a former 1st grade teacher. Though loved that job, I wanted to travel the world and write while I was still mortgage-less and child-free. Now that I'm back in the US, I'm still writing but am looking for work as a nanny. I have over a decade of experience in childcare, with kids ranging from 6 weeks to...
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Manchester, PA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Alysandra, but call me Aly! I currently work as a Medical Assistant at a Cancer Center. I have over 3 years of clinical experience in healthcare, over 5 years of experience with special needs children, and am CPR certified. I am hoping to build a strong foundation of experience and knowledge before entering into...
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Part-time Care-giver / Nanny AVAILABLE

Westminster, MD

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been looking after children of a variety of ages since I was a teen. Most recently I was a nanny for a baby boy, H, from 10 weeks to 24 weeks. Before that, I cared for a baby, L, from birth to 4 years old. I enjoyed my time working with a young lady with Autism while I was finishing up school. I am CPR certified and have...
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A Mother With Personal & Professional Experience

York, PA

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$21/hr
10 years experience
I'm Lydia, and I bring both personal & professional experience in supporting individuals of all abilities. I am CPR First Aid, and RBT certified, as well as SafeCare trained. As a mother of a special needs child, I understand the importance of patience, empathy, routine, & individualized care. I have worked as a BHT, RBT,...
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Person Centered, Compassionate Caregiver

Dallastown, PA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
home modification
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver with different folks for over 30 years, 25 of which was spent as a direct support professional with adults of all ages with special needs for Penn Mar Human Services. There I was responsible for most aspects of care in an environment that was particularly person centered. I excel in getting to know an...
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Experienced Nanny

Littlestown, PA

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$12/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I started babysitting at age 13 and I've loved it ever since. I've nannied for several families with multiple kids of various ages. Names and phone numbers can be provided as references from previous families. I have extensive First aid and CPR training from the Howard County Police department. I have an early childcare...
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Perfect Companion For Any Age

York Haven, PA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I have been doing private caregiving for 5 years. My last client I was with for 3 years until she passed away at 92. I love seniors! I love to help them and I work very hard to help my seniors enjoy their life and help to give them a good quality of life. We all need purpose and seniors need to know they have purpose. That...
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Part Time Tutor/Physical Activity Specialist

Gettysburg, PA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Throughout the past few years, I have had the opportunity to work with students and children with various disabilities in the aspect of education and physical activity. As a current special education teacher, I work with high school students with intellectual disabilities transitioning from school to work. Within this role, I...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Abbottstown, PA

Special Needs Caregivers in Abbottstown, PA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Jossalin H.

Jossalin was really positive, kind, and patient with our little one. She never lost her cool even during temper tantrums. She'd often...

- Care member

Alexis E.

Alexis has a great personality and is wonderful with my 2 children who are ages 3 and 6. My 3 year old has special needs and she has always...

- Erica L.

Emily W.

We hired Emily as a part time nanny for our 1.5 year old last summer. She was so patient and kind, willing to spend hours with him playing...

- Caitlynn M.

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