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Ciarra P.


Harrisburg, PA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

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Hello! Until recently I helped take care of 2 kids for about a year with autism and the KIF5A gene which causes spastic paraplegia and primary progressive multiple sclerosis. One child did have a G tube as well which I helped with nightly feedings with a pump and during the day we would do a gravity feed sometimes.
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Elisha S.


Lykens, PA

$13/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Elisha I am 21 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 11. I have helped in special needs classes as well as different classes in an elementary school. I am CPR/first aid trained as well as diabetic trained. I was previously a med tech at a nursing home. I love children and pets! I have my own...
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Elizabeth N.


Harrisburg, PA

$18-30/hr1 yrs exp

Kind Hearted Nursing Student

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Hello! I currently work for Friendship Community which cares for adult individuals with intellectual disabilities such as autism and Down syndrome. Some of the actions I am responsible for when it comes to my residents include : bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, preparing pureed meals, ambulating, administering meds. I have...
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Mary Kate G.


Lebanon, PA

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly And Responsible Caregiver

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I'd describe my personality as friendly, bubbly, and responsible. I like working with kids because children are the future and it is so important they have good care. I started working with kids over 10 years ago as a babysitter and then became a nanny in high school and college. I have cared for children ranging from 6...
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Ashley G.


Lebanon, PA

$11-20/hr1 yrs exp

Fun, Caring, Energetic, Artistic, Athletic

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I am fun, caring, and energetic. I love to do art, play games, learn, sports, and read books. I love to do anything from painting nails, to assisting with schoolwork, playing with matchbox cars, and playing sports. I am a reliable, outgoing, and organized young woman who you can trust to take care of your kids. I have a special...
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Cali H.


Hummelstown, PA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

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Hi there! I'm Cali and I recently graduated from Shippensburg University where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Special Education. I started babysitting regularly about 10 years ago. I have watched up to four kids at a time in home and am perfectly comfortable with that. I have special needs experience...
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Mackenzie F.


Hershey, PA

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Nurturing Nanny

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I'm a positive, patient and energetic mother of three! For many years I've worked as a personal care assistant for a girl with cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities in a life skills high school classroom. I assist in her learning, lifting, feeding, changing, basically all of her needs and I help with other needs of...
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Cristina G.


Hershey, PA

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

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I have many years experience with disabilities. I can handle any situation necessary. With my PCA license I am fully trained. I also am able to do housekeeping cooking running errands and can talk about other jobs as well. With my license and experience I am looking to be paid $20 hour.
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Janet S.


Harrisburg, PA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

special needs Care Provider

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I am presently working full time 3 days per week at 13 hours for a special needs family and looking for something with fewer hours per shift.
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Gwendolyn A.


Hershey, PA

$5-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Who Loves Playing With And Learning From Children

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I am a mother of 2 children, one of whom has special needs. I have had over 5 years of experience working with typically developing children as well as children with special needs in a church classroom environment. In addition, I have done babysitting for many friends and relatives who have children with special needs. There is...
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Kathy S.


Hershey, PA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

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Because I recently worked for a local school district, I currently have my ACT 151 (PA Child Abuse History) and ACT 34 (PA Criminal Record Check) clearances, as well as my ACT 114 (FBI Fingerprint) clearance.) I worked as an educational paraprofessional in the Derry Twp (Hershey) school district from 1991-1995. I worked for two...

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