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Morgan W.

Elizabethtown, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Morgan and I'm currently 23 years old! I love kids and have experience with all ages including infants! I have around 8+ years experience babysitting. I have experience with children with special needs as well. I love to travel. I love the outdoors. I love to do activities with children such as coloring, hide...

Ann Marie I. says "Morgan was phenomenal with my newborn! She was attentive, playful and nurturing with her. My baby took so well to her and loved spending time with her....

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Brittany G.

Personal Care Assistant, Nanny, Housekeeper, Flexible Schedule

Columbia, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have over 10 years of childcare experience. I have worked in varies Human Service positions, most recently personal care with Autistic and Traumatic Brain injured individuals. I am available for housekeeping and or errands. I have work with children to elders. Have varies areas of experience.
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Jill C.

East Petersburg, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
A little about myself: Adult diagnosed ADD, kids (now adults) with ADD, family members with ASD including Asperger's. 30 credits in Early Childhood Special Education before moving into healthcare curriculums. Retired young in 2016. Part-time work since. 35+ years in healthcare involving patient care to executive mgmt. I have...
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Devin S.

Red Lion, PA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Devin. I recently graduated from Lancaster Bible College where I double majored in education (with a science and English concentration) and Biblical studies. I have babysat and tutored for over 5 years. I have experience with children of all ages and extensive experience with children with special needs. I am...

Casey H. says "Devin did a wonderful job! She was caring towards our kids, punctual, creative, responsible, and went above and beyond what we asked her to do. She made...

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Shannon G.

Loving Mom And OT

Red Lion, PA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I have two school-age children in addition to working in the area of special needs. I am looking to pick up babysitting in my spare time, as my own kids are with their dad for 50% of the time, and I could use a little extra money. I am a strong believer in engaging kids...

Christina P. says "Shannon is wonderful. She responds to messages and texts quickly, she arrived 10 mins early, she clearly has a motherly nature, and I returned home to...

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Bridget S.

Hershey, PA

3.0(0)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi everyone! I'm looking to find some families to babysit for! I graduated last Spring with a bachelors in Psychology from Saint Mary's college. Throughout college I've babysat for two different families. I also have experience working with kids with autism. In the past I've been a camp counselor at Aaron's acres and interned at...
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Mirtelina I.

Loving & Caring Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Lancaster, PA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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 a weekend job. I am CPR and FIRST AID Certified. I...

Kelvin L. says "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...

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Alexis E.

Mount Wolf, PA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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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Bernita B.

Caring Caregiver

Middletown, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years experience working with the elderly and disabled. I performed all personal care duties, light housekeeping, errands meal prep. and companionship. I also have over 20 years experience with special needs.

Lori Y. says "Bernita is just so nice and has a warm personality. She is kind and caring to my mom and completed all the tasks my mom had for her. She did wash and also...

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Kristina H.

Medication Administration Trainer Through DHS With Over 10 Years Experience

Annville, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been working in human services since 2000. I began with geriatric care and have extensive experience with individuals with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and Stroke care. I transitioned into special needs care and have become a Medication Administration Trainer through the Department of Human Services. I am First Aid...

Care Member says "Very kind and compassionate. She has helped me with my mother. Highly recommended!! My mom always looked forward to her visit. "

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Lauren K.

Willow Street, PA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Lauren. I'm 18. I have worked at Aaron's acres summer camp, Schreiber pediatric summer camp, and other activities at Schreiber. I am willing to help however I can, run errands, cook, and do housework. I will be starting online classes in the fall. I hope to be a youth counselor. Willing to do recurring or one time work....

Whitney T. says "Lauren was on time and very good with my boys! I will definitely have her babysit again!"

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Caroline L.

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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Kristina H.

FT Caregiver Available

Annville, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
home modification
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working in human services since 2000. I began with geriatric care and have extensive experience with individuals with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and Stroke care. I transitioned into special needs care and have become a Medication Administration Trainer through the Department of Human Services. I am First Aid...

Lauren G. says "Was a huge support with my mom who has dementia."

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Melissa K.

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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Alexis U.

Strasburg, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm 27 years old & graduated college with a bachelors degree in Psychology. I work full time with children who have autism, as a Registered Behavior Technician. I also have experience working with children who have special needs, as well as being CPR certified. I have 10+ years of babysitting experience, along with helping...

Katie P. says "Alexis babysat for my toddler and infant for a couple hours while my husband and I had a date night. She was easy to communicate with and great with the...

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Leslie K.

I'm A Kid At Heart

York Haven, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Victoria L.

Part-Time Caregiver

York, PA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have been a nanny and tutor for various families through Care. com. I continue to care for those children on a needed basis. I enjoy every minute of it and hope to meet a new family that is in need of my help! I am a school counselor and was a childcare director for 5 years with various qualifications, such as medication...
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Michele M.

I Am An LPN And Have Worked With Adults And Children With Special Needs For Over 20 Yrs

Red Lion, PA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have experience working with adults in the Alzheimer's unit of several nursing homes. I also worked home health care for 11 years and worked with children and adults with ADHD, CP, Mental disabilities of ALL KINDS! I HAVE A LOT OF EXPERIENCE WITH AUTISM and the different spectrum's.
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Michelle H.

Caregiver

Lancaster, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "Michelle has been a caregiver for my 98 year old mother since fall of 2023. My mother is doing pretty well physically, but has age on set dementia. She...

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Deanna D.

Middletown, PA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have worked with individuals with disabilities for 14+ years. I was a group home supervisor for approximately 8 of the 14 years. I have several years of home health care as well. My last 2 jobs I have found on this very site. I feel confident that My references are very good. I consider myself to be a caring person who would...
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Special Needs Caregivers in Mount Joy, PA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Morgan W.

Morgan was phenomenal with my newborn! She was attentive, playful and nurturing with her. My baby took so well to her and loved spending...

- Ann Marie I.

Devin S.

Devin did a wonderful job! She was caring towards our kids, punctual, creative, responsible, and went above and beyond what we asked her to...

- Casey H.

Shannon G.

Shannon is wonderful. She responds to messages and texts quickly, she arrived 10 mins early, she clearly has a motherly nature, and I...

- Christina P.

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