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Cheryl H.

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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Ephrata, PA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as patient, empathetic and humorous. I like working with kids because they're innocent and sometimes need an advocate. I'm looking for a job that I look forward to and is fulfilling. I started working with kids when I was kid myself, caring for my sister with special needs. I have two children of...
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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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Happy And Enthusiasic Babysitter

Lancaster, PA

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have experience in childcare and babysitting, volunteered with children with special needs, taught garden and nutrition education in elementary schools, and I was a camp counsellor for 5 years. I have full-time employed for 3 years, after work availability only:) can teach about plants, school topics (up to calculus, majored...
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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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Lancaster, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Bringing a decade of experience working with children aged 0-18, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on young lives and supporting families. My previous babysitting roles motivated me to become a caregiver. I'm patient, friendly, and loving. I enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and educational games that promote...
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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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Special Education And English Teacher

Lititz, PA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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....
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Singing Nurse

Lititz, PA

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
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22yr old nursing student available for occasional night out or early morning childcare or elderly care job. CPR and first aid certified. I am able to work weekends and weekdays, as needed during the summer, with schedule to be determined in the fall. Experience with ages infant through 13. Experience as a medication technician...
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New Holland, PA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
companionship
dementia
specialized care
respite care
Hey! I am excited about meeting you and eager to help. I have done babysitting and elderly care as well as special needs therapy. I'm open for all options. I'm only available for babysitting at my home though. If it's senior care I can possibly travel to your home. Waiting to hear from you.
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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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East Earl, PA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
Nurturing children and watching them grow and succeed brings me so much joy! My passion for childcare stems from a lot of positive experience in previous childcare roles and a dedication to positively impact young lives. For three years, I've cared for children aged newborn to adolescence. I have experience working with special...
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Emergency Certified Special Education Teacher (Pre-K-12)

Lititz, PA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
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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Experienced Special Educator

Lancaster, PA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
My primary job is in special education. I oversee programming at a local school district and support hands on in classrooms. My passion is working with people with special needs and providing compassionate care while honoring each individual and their needs.
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Special Needs Nanny And Babysitting Available.

Denver, PA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Bachelor's degree in Psychology with concentration in children. I have 4 years experience working with special needs children, autism, and working in school districts.
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Stevens, PA

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$5/hr
6 years experience
My name is Lindsey F. I live in East Petersburg PA. I am 18 yrs. old and just graduated from Hempfield High School. Since I was 10 I have always taken an interest in children with special needs. Everyday I would go to the IU rooms and help for hours. I used to help with a girl who had down syndrome and diabetes. Also throughout...
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