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Find special needs caregivers in Allison Park, PA that you’ll love
60 special needs caregivers are listed in Allison Park, PA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Allison Park, PA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rachel Irene, and I am a Junior in college at Stetson University. I started nannying about 6 years ago, and I have experience with all age ranges of children!
I have special experience in working with a wide variety of special needs kids including experience with Autism, Visual impairments, feeding tube...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel is absolutely amazing! My kids love her and told me she is by far their favorite sitter. She is prompt, friendly, and great with my kids. I definitely feel comfortable leaving my children in her care. Highly recommend!"
Rebecca L.
Pamela S.
Allison Park, PA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Nanny with Experience Caring for Children with Special Needs Seeks FT Position in Pittsburgh and Northern Suburbs
I have a BS degree in Education of Exceptional Children.
I have experience caring for a child with cerebral palsy and severe developmental delays. After meeting with his physical therapist, I assisted with home stretching exercises. I also made use of communication boards. I also have experience dealing with severe food...
Certified Special Education Teacher with years of experience with individuals having physical and mental challenges (mild to severe); as well as, those having Autism Spectrum Disorders (AS, SED, BD), TBI, MS, and both verbal and nonverbal learners. Work well with team to ensure that needs of individual are met and that best...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rena, and I am a graduate student looking to babysit during graduate school as I pursue my degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I have background taking care of children in babysitting contexts, but also in teaching English, working with children with special needs, as a behavior technician, taking care of seniors...
Rena can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm an occupational therapist with 25 years of experience. I worked with both children and adults. i've recently moved back to the Pittsburgh area after spending 20+ years in Knoxville Tennessee. I have three grown children, adore dogs, and like spending time outside. I am restarting a business which emphasizes...
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kristi, I am looking to help make differences in the world, your family and better the quality of life for every individual that has abilities and personal struggles. I have 10+ years of experiences in the work field, an undergraduate focused in Early Childhood atypical and typical. My Masters Degree is in...
5.0
"Kristi was amazing!! She was so thoughtful and thorough and asked us tons of questions before she arrived to make sure she was super prepared to help out with our special needs son. Her experience and knowledge definitely helped put us at ease as we were 100%...
Charles R.
Kay D.
Pittsburgh, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I'm college educated in Early Education and Child development, coupled with children with special needs. I love working with kids and helping out their families. I been working with children in some form since 2005. I have reliable transportation to and from work. I can start as soon as you want. I'm Covid-19 vaccinated.
Kay can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kay was punctual and flexible. She did great with my little one and came up with fun activities to do. She communicates well and verifies allergens etc. I would definitely recommend and re-hire anytime."
Thom S.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Kali! I recently graduated with a social work degree and am looking for a new nanny family! I have eight years of experience working with children, as well as experience with special needs and trauma-informed care. I also have my clearances and own transportation.
Please let me know if you want to connect via...
Kali can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kali is a fantastic babysitter. She understands the needs and is very flexible. I definitely will work with her again."
Sthela H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I am a recently retired teacher with over 30 years of educating elementary aged children including special needs and ESL. I'm used to managing groups of 25 children for 8 different lessons throughout the day so multitasking and management are my specialties. My passion is to share my love for nature, adventure, and compassion...
Cara can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cara took care of my 3 girls during the day while I was out of town for a week last summer. She was an excellent caregiver and took them to do fun stuff each day. She was reliable and communicative. My girls would have preferred to hang with her for the whole...
Nicole L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I absolutely adore working with people of any age with disabilities. I have my degree in elementary and special education, and have been a learning support teacher in 3rd, 4th, and 11th grade. I was also a summer camp counselor for adults with disabilities. Currently, I babysit for a family that has three children with special...
5.0
"Elizabeth is great with our daughter who has special needs. We are looking forward to having her help us this summer. She so kind and engaging including helping with her virtual schoolwork."
Renee C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a medical student studying to be a pediatrician! I have lots of experience with kiddos of all ages (infant+) and I'm here for any chaotic fun! Furry friends are a plus! I have worked with children with a variety of special needs and am able to provide that type of care. I am comfortable with overnight jobs, as well. I...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashley is the first babysitter that we've ever had for our 2.5 year old son, so we were a little anxious. The anxiety quickly cleared as soon as we met her though! Our son and pets immediately warmed up to her. We feel lucky to have found her and have already hired...
Samantha F.
Andrea W.
Pittsburgh, PA
$19-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello!
I am a Nursing student looking to find part time work while I attend school. I adore kids and would love to help families out when I can! I am experienced/certified in CPR, Medication, special needs, infants, and first aide. My availability changes every so often because of the type of nursing program I am in. If you...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Currently filling a full time position. Best of luck!
Hi! I'm a Yankee/Southerner, with family in Connecticut, Missouri, & Texas. I have 20 years of overall experience with children. I have a passion for arts and crafts and used to teach ceramics to children 2-14-year-olds for 3 years. As a teenager I babysat children of...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We hired Catherine (Caty) Zocco about three and a half years ago to take care of our children, now 16 and 13. Caty's main responsibilities during the school year included picking them up from school and driving them to after-school activities. Caty managed their...
Jayashree S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ellisyn. One of my minors in college was Adapted Physical Activity. Through my minor, I have worked with many people with different ability levels. I do not like to refer to individuals with varying abilities with the term "disability", because it is not about what they are limited to do, but rather what he or...
4.8
(19)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Holly and I am a mom of two children: ages 15 and 17. I have over 12 years of professional childcare experience. I am a very nurturing, energetic, creative and reliable childcare provider.
Prior to having my children, I worked for 10 years in higher education. I have a B. A. in English Studies and a minor in...
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Holly has been caring for our 8-month-old son since I returned to work from maternity leave when he was 3 months old. From the start, she has been so incredibly accommodating - logging his daily naps and bottles in our family app to keep us in the loop, contact...
Care member
Hello! My name is Nikayla, i'm a Registered Nurse with mainly an adult cardiac background but I also have experience in special needs & hospice care. I was a nursing assistant for two years and have been a nurse for an additional two years. I previously nannied on care. com therefore have child/adolescent experience as well. I...
Nikayla can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Hi! I am a professional actress who just moved back home to Pittsburgh from NYC and looking for flexible work as I continue to perform! I'm a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in PA and have multiple years of senior care/ special needs experience. Also, growing up with a big brother with physical and mental disabilities and...
Alexis can also help with: Respite care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Jennier K.
Pittsburgh, PA
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter - Cat Aficionado - Special Needs Experience
Most of my experience comes from babysitting three children of varying ages. One child carried a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the other two were from Russian. I am comfortable and confident in working with children with special needs of all ages. I am also a seasoned professional in counseling; utilizing care and...
Jennier can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Julia T.
Pittsburgh, PA
$20-40/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have tutoring and babysitting for the past five years. I worked as an assistant in a daycare for two years when I was 12, but only began babysitting on my own at 14 with children ranging from 1 to 9. I have experience with special needs as I babysat for a 6-year-old autistic boy everyday for a year and half. I graduated as...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello! My name is Nikayla and i'm a registered nurse who specializes in adult medicine. I have experience with medically complex individuals, special needs patients, patients who need hospice care and much more. I have multiple certifications including advanced life support and CPR. I pride myself on being a compassionate and...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Allison Park, PA
Rachel F.
5.0
Rachel is absolutely amazing! My kids love her and told me she is by far their favorite sitter. She is prompt, friendly, and great with my kids. I definitely feel comfortable leaving my children in her care. Highly recommend!
- Rebecca L.
Kristi D.
5.0
Kristi was amazing!! She was so thoughtful and thorough and asked us tons of questions before she arrived to make sure she was super prepared to help out with our special needs son. Her experience and knowledge definitely helped put us at ease as we were 100% confident that our little guy was in...
- Charles R.
Kay D.
5.0
Kay was punctual and flexible. She did great with my little one and came up with fun activities to do. She communicates well and verifies allergens etc. I would definitely recommend and re-hire anytime.
- Thom S.
Kali M.
3.0
Not very reliable and did not follow car instructions
- Care member
Cara C.
5.0
Cara took care of my 3 girls during the day while I was out of town for a week last summer. She was an excellent caregiver and took them to do fun stuff each day. She was reliable and communicative. My girls would have preferred to hang with her for the whole summer.
- Nicole L.
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