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Did not hire because Mckenna didn’t call back.

Review for Mckenna F. by Care member

If there's anything I can say about Tammy, it's that she loves children so much! In fact she loves every one of them like they were her own.…

Review for Tammy D. by Care member

Shawn joined our family last year. She is kind, reliable, trustworthy, and has a genuine love for children. Her patience, warmth and natural…

Review for Shawn H. by Josselin L.

Special needs caregivers in Peach Bottom, PA

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Lois M.


Peach Bottom, PA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

LPN With 30 Years Experience Caring For Special Needs And Geriatric Clients

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Hi, my name is Lois. I am a licensed practical nurse with over 30 years experience caring for others in long term care, assisted living, group home, and private duty settings. I have a great deal of experience with g-tubes, coffilators, oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, foley catheters, hoyer lifts, wound care, personal...
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Mckenna F.


Darlington, MD

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Time To Play & Learn

4.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is McKenna, I live in the Darlington area. I work at a special needs school from 8 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. M-F, I am 23 years old, I have been working with kids at schools for 5+ years. I have a 3-year-old nephew & a niece that's now 3 months old in Texas :)) I have always LOVED working with kids and they seem to latch...
Mckenna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"For the past few years I have hired McKenna on occasion to help around the house and to care for a 5 and 1 year old. I've never seen a teen so good with kids, babies at that. She has an abundance of patience which I think is truly remarkable. "

Tammy D.

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Emma M.


Colora, MD

$23-29/hr • 4 yrs exp

I am currently a paraprofessional at a cecil county public school throughout the school year, but off in the summers. I am lucky to have worked with kids of all ages and all types special needs. I am comfortable with all pets and animals, having a chickens, a pit bull and bunnies myself. I routinely work with children on the...
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Anna E.


Conowingo, MD

$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi!, my name is Anna. I've always had a passion for working with children. I'm currently an infant/toddler teacher and am pursuing my early childhood degree. I have experience working with special needs children and hold my CPR/first aid certification.
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
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Emma M.


Colora, MD

$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp

Sitter And After School Care

Hi! My name is Emma, and I am a paraprofessional at a CCPS high school during the 10 month school year. I have worked as a 2-year-old teacher, before and after school teacher and a summer camp counselor. I been babysitting for as long as I can remember and love kids (and pets!). I work with kids all ages with all different types...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Oksana M.


Rising Sun, MD

$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Passionate & Hard Working

I have a lot of experience with care-giving and helping the elderly! It's very important in our society today to help those individuals and let them live a full & long life with the help from folks like me. I am passionate with what I do because I love helping & observing people change for the better! I am also clean, organize...
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Kaelee M.


Kirkwood, PA

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

I love children! I have babysat kids ranging from the ages of 1-10. I also have baby sat kids with special needs. My certification in first aid and CPR expired this past June but I still know how to do it if need be.
Kaelee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Chloe P.


Rising Sun, MD

$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Paraprofessional And Nanny

I'm an experienced caregiver with four years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion lies in making a positive impact on children's lives. I believe in creating an environment where children can learn, grow, and have fun. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I have a knack for engaging children with...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I am a Mother to 3 and a step-mom of 2 boys. All of my babies have moved out on their own except one daughter who is 23. I also have 2 grandchildren, I have worked with special needs children for the last 7 years. In my spare time, I enjoy crafting, woodworking and playing outside with my chickens, goats and pigs. I love...
Tammy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"If there's anything I can say about Tammy, it's that she loves children so much! In fact she loves every one of them like they were her own. She plans things for them to do that they absolutely love. She's makes shirts for them to wear to special outings she plans....

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Shawn H.


Aberdeen, MD

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, Attentive

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have enjoyed many years caring for children, including 25+ years of experience raising my three children as a full-time mom, homemaker and family manager. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years before they attended public schools. They all graduated with honors. My children are individuals with "2E" autism, ADHD and other...
Shawn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shawn joined our family last year. She is kind, reliable, trustworthy, and has a genuine love for children. Her patience, warmth and natural ability to connect and care for our daughter was incredible. We were so lucky to have found such an amazing nanny and person...

Josselin L.

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Alexis U.


Strasburg, PA

$18-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Registered Behavior Technician

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm 26 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...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexis is great with children. I have two kids - ages 7 and 4 - who can be slightly hyper at times. She is really good at getting them to calm down and listen while having fun. My girls love her! She is DEFINITELY my go to when I need some me time or a nice...

Abbie F.

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Darcy J.


Elkton, MD

$20/hr • 9 yrs exp

I Have All Ages Experience And Experienced With Special Needs Infant .

Hi. I'm Darcy. I have four grown successful kids of my own. I have been a nanny for 9 years now. My last position will end this summer, when I find my new family. I have been nanny to a downs syndrome little boy since birth and he is now 7 years old. Along with his younger sister. I do everything how you want things done. The...
Darcy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Not only is she incredibly reliable, she naturally has a way of working with my kids in a learning yet FUN environment. My kids (0, 2, 4) LOVE being with her and always learn so much. Her flexibility and helpful nature make her the best nanny you could ask for....

Emily V.

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Shawn H.


Aberdeen, MD

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/babysitter

I have 26+ years of experience raising my 3 children as a SAHM, family manager and homemaker. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years, before they attended conventional schools. They all graduated with honors. Two of my children have high-functioning autism and other neuro-atypicalities. I'm well-versed in all things...
5.0
"Shawn is extremely thorough, thoughtful and conscientious. She is responsible, knowledgeable about working with children with special needs, practical and dependable. Shawn is also trustworthy and reliable. I have no hesitations in recommending Shawn for...

Lori W.

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Lisa Q.


Lancaster, PA

$17/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello ALL!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lisa! I am a 44-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. My current employment and work with some children via this app has opened my eyes and my heart to realizing what God is put me on...
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Lauren K.


Willow Street, PA

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lauren. I am 22 and have experience working with special needs children, children of any age, seniors, and animals. I love crafts and games and anything your child likes. I can cook and clean and would love to speak with you about what you're looking for!
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
5.0
"We were thrilled to have Lauren babysit for us and can't wait to have her again! She is super responsive and very dependable. Our two boys said "She is the nicest babysitter ever!" Can't wait to have her sit for us again."

Erin G.

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Denise H.


Havre de Grace, MD

$18-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Traveling Nanny Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 30 years of experience with caring for children mainly special needs. I've directed an child care centers. I also was a assist to after school programs for troubled youth while providing home cooked meals. Organic and puree diets provide to suit each individual needs. Educational and creative outings learning through...
Denise can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Denise is very Attentive when it comes to my child needs. She treated my child as if he was one of her own. When she came to pick him up, he smiles and get so excited that she's there. There were times I was running late to pick up my child and she was very...

Therylonda D.

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Jeff Y.


Airville, PA

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-Time Child & Youth Companion Worker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in a variety of roles, including one-on-one caregiver for high functional youth, group home house parent, and a season as a Juvenile Justice transportation driver. I have also worked for 4 years in Early Childhood Education, where I worked with families to help them education their young children. As a father of...
5.0
"Hired Jeff to drive me to a surgical appointment. He was on-time, professional and thoughtful. Also jumped in where needed when the appointment ran a little longer and got more complicated than expected."

Candace V.

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Shelby F.


Havre de Grace, MD

$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver And Sitter That Can Meet A Variety Of Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun, positive and outgoing caregiver with years of experience of working with children with special needs I love taking care kids in their home:) . I currently am a Related Services Facilitator for an elementary school, my job is to help children who are receiving virtual speech therapy. Before I started this job, I did...
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Attentive and caring with children, especially those with special needs "

Care member

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Lauren K.


Willow Street, PA

$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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....
5.0
"Lauren was on time and very good with my boys! I will definitely have her babysit again!"

Whitney T.

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Mirtelina I.


Lancaster, PA

$25-27/hr • 9 yrs exp

Loving & Caring Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

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...
Mirtelina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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