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Laura P.


East Petersburg, PA

$33/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time (Due To School) Babysitter

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Hi, I'm Laura. I am great with younger children (being a child at heart). I love movies, coloring, dress up, reading and playing outside. I have been working in child care since 2016 in daycares, before and after school programs, as well as school age special needs. I love bonding with the kids and being able to give them one on...
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Mirtelina I.


Lancaster, PA

$22-30/hr9 yrs exp

Loving & Caring Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

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Hi Parents! I love being around children and make them happy when they are under my care. Overall, I have experience caring for multiple children (twins), all ages, and children with special needs. I am a happy, loving, respectful and responsible nanny/babysitter looking for two part time jobs or a full time job with some...
5.0
"Mirte is so great with my kids and is very reliable. My kids can't wait until she comes over! She keeps the house tidy. And she keeps us well informed on how their day was and what they did during the day. I...

Reviewed by Jessie S.

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Lorna Y.


Columbia, PA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

5.0

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I am a certified nursing assistant with 30 years experience in the healthcare field. I really enjoy working with mentally handicapped adults and have a lot of experience working with them! I also have worked in hospitals, nursing homes, and have also worked as a house parent in a home with 8 adults. I am looking for night shift...
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Yasmin D.


Lancaster, PA

$14-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Enthusiastic and dedicated professional seeking full time employment in Human Services. Knowledge base includes medical coding and billing, clerical, filing, HIPPA regulations. Experienced in health care settings, providing services to a diverse population for the past 20 years. I have worked with Alzheimer, Dementia, Hospice...
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Caroline L.


Lancaster, PA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

5.0

(2)

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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...
5.0
"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. Carri has helped me on and off for the past 10 months or...

Reviewed by Kari W.

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Arianna V.


Lancaster, PA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I'm 23 years old, I own my own car. I'm happy to help out with infants, children and/or teens, this includes tutoring and help with homework. Since I was a little girl, my grandmother would care for children and I was able to help her throughout all of my growth, and I have always loved it. I am also able to work until...
5.0
"My child loved Ariana! She was fun, caring and honest. Thanks Ariana!"

Reviewed by Joselyn P.

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Lisa Q.


Lancaster, PA

$18/hr1 yrs exp

Hello ALL!!

5.0

(1)

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Hi, my name is Lisa! I am a 41-year-old married, mother of 1 adult daughter, who is off at College now. I am already currently working with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. But only part-time. So, I am looking to help others as well!! Please let me know what help you or your loved one needs, and I'll let you know if I can...
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Lydia F.


Lititz, PA

$12-17/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(6)

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I'm an enthusiastic, committed, young woman who has experience with in home child care ages newborn to teens including special needs (Autism and Asperger's). I have a Bachelors in Psychology and am completing my Masters in Counseling. I am currently working with children as a social worker for a local foster care agency. I love...
5.0
"Lydia was phenomenal! Our 3 kids (6, 3, and 16mon) easily warmed to her sweet and engaging personality. She was punctual, asked all the right questions, and wanted everything done to my liking. The kids have...

Reviewed by Jaime L.

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Mary W.


Lancaster, PA

$15-26/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Outdoor-loving, Baking Babysitter!

5.0

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Hello! My name is Mary and I am a kind, loving, and patient babysitter who is open to new situations to best help family's specific needs. I started my childcare career at a very young age, with three children, two of whom have special needs; I worked for this family for three years until they moved out of town. Since then I...
5.0
"Mary is amazing. We hired her last summer as our first ever babysitter and she instantly became like family. Our girls love her, we love her. She is reliable, sweet, smart, fun and takes such good care of our...

Reviewed by Barbara D.

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Logan R.


Manheim, PA

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

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I am super friendly, easy going, and very adaptable to any situation. I have tons of patience, but I also love to carry conversations. I have experience with Autism, since I have a little brother who is Autistic.
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Sarah S.


Manheim, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I have worked with special needs students for 12 years. I enjoy working with people. I helped transition a 21 year old student with special needs into the work place and have worked with several students in the classroom and community.
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"Sarah has cared for my six-years-old autistic twin daughters while I finished up school. I feel very blessed to have found such a loving, kind, considerate, and compassionate caregiver for my girls. She has...

Reviewed by Heather A.

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Walesca Q.


Lancaster, PA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Available For Light Housekeeping, Babysitting, Personal Care Taker

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I've worked as a home health aide, medical assistant and personal care taker, I also have worked with special needs.... I love cooking and I love helping others and I am very respectful to my surroundings and the people I am friends with or work with.
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Hannah N.


Lititz, PA

$18-22/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Sitter And Playmate

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Hello! I am the youngest of 7 children and am blessed with 12 nieces & nephews. For the last two years, I have worked in a day-care facility for special needs children and adults, serving both as a caregiver and also in administration. Getting to love on little people, especially those with physical and mental challenges, has...
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Paige P.


Lancaster, PA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Paige and I am currently attending Franklin and Marshall College and going to be a senior. I have always loved working with children and after college, I am going to be a teacher and receiving my master's in education and teacher with a goal of becoming a child counselor. I have 8 years of child care experience...
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Bryn P.


Millersville, PA

$10-25/hr2 yrs exp

Funny Sitter, Down To Do Anything

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Hi, my name is Bryn. I've worked at a summer camp for the past three years, I've babysat for the past from ages 5-12. I'm a special education major who has experience with kids with special needs. I'm very outgoing and love to have fun and laugh but also know when it's time to out my foot down or be serious. I love doing...
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Marjorie K.


Lancaster, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Comfortable With Special Needs

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I'm a positive, supportive, encouraging caregiver for all ages and nearly all diagnoses. I am not a nurse but have an allied health and human service background. Specialties I've worked in: communication disorders (audiology), ABA with autistic children, chronic and severe mental illness, adult/teen psychiatric treatment, and...

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Hi I am a reliable person to depend on. I love helping people out with care cleaning and much more! I have kids myself and a dog that is a pitbull service dog for my daughter. My daughter has autism and she is 2 years old. We found out she might be having seizures. She has bad mood swings and not very great with change of...
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Kalee F.


Mount Joy, PA

$23/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

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I love playing, going outside and engaging in fun and creative activities for kids. I have experience with children ranging from 1 month to 12 years. I have the most experience working with kids ages 5-12 as I was a playground assistant and camp counselor for 6 years although I have been babysitting for 8 years. I also have been...
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Samantha R.


Columbia, PA

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Future Special Needs Educator!

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I am very passionate about caring for the special needs population! I have extensive experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum, including children with challenging behaviors and those who are nonverbal. Previously, I was an in-home RBT with over 40 hours of ABA training, and I now am a certified special...
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Kylie S.


Lancaster, PA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

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I love working with kids of all abilities. Over the summer I worked for the IU13 ESY program in an autistic support classroom. I also have worked with students on varying ends of the spectrum and other diagnoses through my internship with a school district. I am passionate about helping kids.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in East Petersburg, PA

Mirtelina I.

5.0

Wonderful with kids. Bilingual. My children love her and still ask for her. She keeps a journal of what kids did throughout day. She spends time with them and plays with them, constantly active with them.

- Kelvin L.

Caroline L.

5.0

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. Carri has helped me on and off for the past 10 months or so and has been just wonderful! Her primary tasks include assistance with transfers using...

- Kari W.

Arianna V.

5.0

My child loved Ariana! She was fun, caring and honest. Thanks Ariana!

- Joselyn P.

Lydia F.

5.0

Lydia was phenomenal! Our 3 kids (6, 3, and 16mon) easily warmed to her sweet and engaging personality. She was punctual, asked all the right questions, and wanted everything done to my liking. The kids have already asked when she is coming back! We'll definitely have her back In the future!

- Jaime L.

Mary W.

5.0

Mary is amazing. We hired her last summer as our first ever babysitter and she instantly became like family. Our girls love her, we love her. She is reliable, sweet, smart, fun and takes such good care of our girls. We missed her all year although she visited on her breaks. We were so happy she came...

- Barbara D.

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