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Kalina O.

Special Needs Companion

Scranton, PA

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$22/hr
6 years experience
I am a graduate student in counseling who has grown up around relatives and friends with special needs. I have worked at special needs camps and have experience with both cognitive and sensory differences.
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CNA...DSP.... Experience With Special Needs

Scranton, PA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
I worked for 26 years at the same company providing services that range from... CNA and DSP responsibility with ages from infant to seniors. Many of my residents had intellectual disabilities, autism, as well as mental illnesses. I'm trained in CPR, First Aid and have my CNA license over 20 years. I love helping and caring for...
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Fully Vaccinated And Open Availability

Scranton, PA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
15 years plus experience with compassionate care of persons ranging in age from infant to elder full range of diagnosis
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Scranton, PA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Previous Special needs caretaker with experience of 4 years as Lead DSP/caretaker. I have worked with multiple disabilities and created/implemented individual care plans for each individual. I have experience individually and in group home settings. I am also interested in other opportunities. If you are willing to teach I'm...
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Registered Nurse

Scranton, PA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a registered nurse with 20+ years of experience with patients of all ages. I have both in home and hospital experience in special needs.
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Nurse

Scranton, PA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
UNEXPECTED PLANS? ANY HOURS, IM YOUR NURSE! Willing to go outside my map for consideration. I'm a responsible/dependable 11yr licensed practical nurse that started out being a certified nurse aide for 10 years certified, prior. I have experience with almost everything. From infants to hospice. From scrapes and bruises, and doula...
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Former TSS

Scranton, PA

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a former TSS with 6 years experience working with children with various special needs in both home and community settings.
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Scranton, PA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I have experienced I've worked for 5 years . I'm very compassionate, reliable and patient. I provide great care
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Scranton, PA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have worked at a day care for 4 years dealing with children from ages 3-12. I also have worked with a group of children with special needs for several years. I love children and am looking for a part-time babysitting job on days I'm not working as a nurse !
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Full-Time Caregiver

Scranton, PA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have worked with children in a variety of settings from special needs to a childcare facility. I currently have a Bachelor Degree in Counseling Psychology and have focused on Behavior and Development.
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Scranton, PA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi all! I am a current Clinical Mental Health graduate student at the University of Scranton. I love working with children and have experience in the school setting as a special needs teaching aid, in the extracurricular setting as a summer program teacher, and in the professional setting as an intern at a child abuse...
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Marisa

Scranton, PA

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$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Marisa! I attend college in Scranton as an occupational therapy student interested in pediatric care. I am a compassionate, loving sitter who loves to engage with children and assist families as much as possible. I have experience caring for children from ages 4 months to 12 years. I have worked at a daycare/preschool in...
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Fun And TLC

Scranton, PA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Greetings all! I'm excited to offer childcare after hours 5 days a week and full days on weekends. I have over 10 years experience in early childcare and supervised at the YMCA for one year! I also teach Special Needs during weekdays and CPR/First Aud Certified! How may I serve your needs and your little ones?
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Scranton, PA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Previous Special needs caretaker with experience of 4 years as Lead DSP/caretaker. I have worked with multiple disabilities and ages. I have created/implemented individual care plans for each individual. I have experience individually and in group home settings.
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Mr. Fred Rogers II

Scranton, PA

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$21/hr
I possess a bachelor degree w/a major in Business Management & 2 minors: Advertising & Psychology. Grad w/ gpa 3. 75. I am an individual with adhd all my life. In 1972, no helpful tools to manage adhd. I somehow learned to cope otherwise, receiving a $700 scholarship in 1982 to help attend college. Now @ 60, my coping tools are...
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Scranton, PA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I currently a substitute teacher and with the school year ending i'm looking for some summer positions! I have worked in a variety of classrooms ranging from general education, emotional and learning support, and life skills! I am also a graduate student getting my masters in school psychology! Also I used to be a Mental...
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Scranton, PA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
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I have experience caring for infant- pre teen, special needs individual, elderly, and pet. I will be happy to provide house keeping, transportation, homework help, food prep, and or feeding. My CPR/ first aid/ aed certification has recently expired but I will work on renewing.
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Full-Time Care Giver Available/Housekeeper

Scranton, PA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a licensed practical nurse and I have great experience working with children, the elderly and also those with special needs. I am qualified to pass medications if necessary. I love doing crafts and engaging individuals in thought provoking activities or simply doing what is necessary in keeping up with the basic...
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Fun Sitter

Scranton, PA

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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have over 6 years of experience working with children of all ages and backgrounds. I am also the oldest of 6, so i've always taken care of children! I recently graduated from Wilkes University with my Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and I'm currently a graduate student at Marywood University, working toward my Master's in...
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