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Anna R.

Fun Sitter And Great With Pets!

State College, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Anna and I am a recent graduate from Penn State with a degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services. I have been nannying between semesters for about 3 years, and hope to continue during my current gap year before going to graduate school. I understand that trusting someone with your child/children is not a...

Sarah H. says "Anna cared for our infant twins and was just incredible. Her can-do, go-getter attitude allowed her to smoothly and efficiently provide loving, engaged,...

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State College, PA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! My name is Kaylie W, I am a Penn State graduate with a degree in Geography. I love spending time with and taking care of kids and have babysat or nannied for many different children, including babies, those with special needs, and my own younger sister. In my down time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family,...

Alicia T. says "Kaylie watched our two girls (4 and 6). She did a lot of art projects and played with them and they loved her. Bedtime seems to have gone perfectly and...

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Sitter, Behavioral Technician

State College, PA

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Stimming Attendance and Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support. I'm certified in Applied Suicide Intervention, and work as an emotional support hotline counselor at Centre Helps. I have student taught in a variety of settings. I've worked as an ABA behavioral technician. I'm working...
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State College, PA

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$8/hr
I'm a positive and energetic momma to 7 furry babies and 1 beautiful 13-month-old girl! I love caring for others and getting to play with children! I thrive in chaos and am used to there always being a lot going on so I can attest that I don't get distracted easy and can pay attention to a lot at once!
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State College, PA

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$16/hr
10 years experience
a warm and nurturing nanny/babysitter with a passion for a safe and joyful environment for children. With 10+ years of experience with my siblings and other children, I bring a blend of creativity, patience, and organizational skills to make sure your little ones thrive. I like caring for people with special...
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State College, PA

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$10/hr
Hi! I'm Lily a junior high school. Growing up, my mom is and has always been a special ed teacher. Since a young age I have gone to work with my mom to help. We also have 2 very close friends and a neighbor that are of special needs. Interacting through helping, babysitting and learning I have developed a love for their unique...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

State College, PA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
I have 12 years of experience babysitting children ages 6 months - 9 years old. I have specific experience with children with special needs including autism and down syndrome.
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State College, PA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
Previous experience in child development center setting - primarily worked with ages 1-2 years but spent a lot of time in a preschool classroom working with typically developing children and children with special needs. Additionally, spent time working in infant room with 0-1 population and also 2-4-year-old classrooms as well.
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Part Time Care Giver

Boalsburg, PA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Experience with elder and handicapped care. Light personal chores. Medication Administration. Light personal body care.
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Bubbly, Friendly, Reliable, Kid Friendly!

Huntingdon, PA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I'm 27 with 2 children of my own, an 8-year-old and 4-month-old. I've been a stay at home mom for 2 years, attended HCCTC for practical nursing and plan on finishing next year. I have 10+ years of paid experience with kids, some with special needs, such as oppositional defiance disorder, anxiety, and autism. I am CPR and first...
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Howard, PA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I started my career as a C. N. A in 2003 and worked in long term skilled nursing. I loved my job and I loved my people. I find great joy in being able to spend time and talk to the people I care for. I was a C. N. A for 5 years. I later moved to Psych and just fell in love with it. I loved helping people to get better and to...
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Bubbly, Outgoing And Caring

Huntingdon, PA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
I'm a 27-year-old female on medical leave from school until I can start my final semester in May 2020. I studied practical nursing, gaining experience with caring for elderly, physically and mentally disabled individuals, children, inmates, etc. During clinical care, I have successfully repositioned, ambulated, gave emotional...
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  • The average post rate is $14.50/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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