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Georgetta W.


Apollo, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

LPN With 25+ Years Experience

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Experienced LPN looking for part time work after 4 p.m. to assist with senior, pet, special needs care. Previous EMT also. Prefer M-F as I have a full time position working with a special needs student.
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Michele S.


Leechburg, PA

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

5.0

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Worked with an ADHD child for 8 years. I also worked with seniors who has diabetes, dementia, Alzheimer's, blindness & loss of a limb. I can perform blood glucose readings & injections. I worked 4 years with a patient that had a trachea, g-tube( feeding tube), dispensed all his medication thru the g tube. He had short term...
5.0
"Michele cared for my disabled husband for 4 years. I was blessed to find her on Care.com. Without any medical training she assisted with some very specific care of a feeding tube and trach. She also assisted with all aspects of his daily life. Personal hygiene,...

Terri M.

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Kathy C.


New Kensington, PA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Nurturing Childcare + Play And Encouragement

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have provided childcare in my home and in childcare centers. I worked as a special education paraprofessional for 12 years at a local school district. I have experience with all ages of children from newborn through high school and am comfortable caring for children with special needs. I enjoy caring for children and know the...
Kathy can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kathy is wonderful! She's warm and friendly and my son loves her. If she wasn't already hired by another family I would've hired her long term, for sure!"

Christina M.

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Sarah C.


Murrysville, PA

$15-17/hr4 yrs exp

Your Future Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very caring and passionate person who can adapt to any situation that's thrown my way. I was an intern in a preschool classroom back in 2019, and one of the children even said they wanted to be like me when they grew up! Currently in addition to watching children during the week, I am also a catechist to a class of 17...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah is a relative of ours and has watched my son many times. She made him meals, transported him to activities, entertained him and kept him safe and happy. We would definitely recommend her!"

Donna F.

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Amanda C.


New Kensington, PA

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Lots Of Experience! Absolutely Love Children! Available Afternoons On Weekdays And All Weekends!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting since I was 15. In high school, I did community service, helping children with special needs in the classroom. I love playing games and keeping kids entertained! I'd love to read to them and take them to the park or zoo. I am currently employed full time, but would like a little bit of extra income. I'm...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"Amanda is great! My son loves to have her stay with him. She has also helped out with my dog. She is extremely personable, reliable and trustworthy. I would recommend Amanda for any of your needs. "

Ann W.

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Domenica T.


New Kensington, PA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hello, My name is Domenica! I am 28 and currently work full time during the week. During High School until my junior year of college I nannyed for a family of three children. When I started working for the family I was watching the 2-year-old boy and the mother was pregnant with twins. When the twin girls were born I started...
Domenica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Amanda M.


Delmont, PA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Registered Nurse

Hello. My name is Amanda and I have 20+ years as a Registered Nurse in vast settings. I prefer the home setting because it allows more one on one attention and care. Please reach out so we can talk about how I can assist you care for your loved one. Thank you!
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Nicole B.


Delmont, PA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

I love working with children with special needs! I worked with them in life skills and adaptive gym in high school. I volunteered two summers and some other days with the children and adults in Clelian Heights School in Greensburg. I enjoy the experience and the joy it gives me when I work with these wonderful kids!
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Lisa S.


New Kensington, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I can help you in taking care of special needs

I was the manager at my house which had 4 girls living there and I was in charge of all the staff for my house also. Experienced special needs caregiver
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Mary Beth D.


Murrysville, PA

$40/hr20 yrs exp

Need Child Care (special Needs) For The Summer?

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT ONLY I've been a teacher since 1990, special education since 2005. Mainly worked with young children, but have recently worked with older children. My first "real " job, YEARS ago, was as a live in nanny for 2 small boys in Baltimore. I also worked off and on at a tutoring center, taught subjects from basic...
Mary Beth can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

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Christine B.


New Kensington, PA

$15-30/hr

Part-time Caregiver/Nanny

I have watched my grandchildren from birth to preschool age. My grandson is now 12 years old and my granddaughter is 10 years old. I have driven a school bus/van for special needs children to early school age. I babysat two children ages 3-years to 6 months in their home their mother was a teacher until they had a third child...
Christine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Gabby G.


New Kensington, PA

$13-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hey, It's Gabby!

I'm able to cook, clean, and help with schoolwork. I also know how to work with special needs children.
Gabby can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Ashley O.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-50/hr2 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible, And Dependable Special Needs Caretaker

I have worked hard in the education field and as a childcare provider with children and adults with special needs. I also have experience with older adults that have special needs. Both groups I have provided constant care, whether in supporting personal growth in daily activities or redirection when needed.
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Shannon K.


New Kensington, PA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Full-Time Special Needs Care Provider

I have a heart for individuals with special needs, I always have. I have had several friends throughout my life that have special needs and through them, I have just loved what I have learned and have gained such a heart for individuals with special needs. I enjoy making them smile, and doing whatever I can to make their day...
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Allysa S.


Pittsburgh, PA

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education/Emotional Support/ABA/RBT

Hi there! My name is Allysa and I am currently residing in the Plum/Monroeville area. During the school year, I will begin my 11th year as a Special Education paraprofessional at Gateway School District. During those years (and prior to) I have been trained on numerous therapies and other techniques. I have skills concentrating...
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Blythe B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$18-27/hr1 yrs exp

SLP Looking For Summer Work

Hello! My name is Blythe and I am a school-based speech language pathologist looking for summer work :) I have all clearances + PA state teaching license. (CPR/BLS certified)
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Twila S.


Vandergrift, PA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

We All Need Help Sometimes Right?

Hello I have done cna work for 10 years. I love helping those in need. I have seen many different special needs cases in the day care and nursing home I have worked at. I even have three kids two of them are special needs. I enjoy helping and making a difference in other peoples life's.
Hello! My name is Stephanie. I am 39 years old. I enjoy music, animals and my family. I love telling jokes and listening to people's stories. I am gentle natured but I adapt well with varying types of personalities. I have 18 years of experience working in healthcare. My first experience was working in a hospital setting as a...
Stephanie can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Bonnie G.


New Kensington, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Professional Registered Nurse Available Full-Time

I am an experienced professional Registered Nurse seeking a full-time position. I am a RN with 10 years of nursery and pediatric experience. Since 2000 I have been a nanny including taking care of triplets. As a RN I have care of many hurt and sick children as well as those with special needs such as ADD, autism, obesity, and...
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Rachel F.


Allison Park, PA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic College Student Looking To Babysit!

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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel was an amazing sitter. She arrived early to discuss our son’s regiments and needs. She also knew exactly what to do when he woke up coughing in the middle of the night due to his CF. We highly recommend Rachel, and look forward to her watching our son again....

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Apollo, PA

Michele S.

5.0

Michele cared for my disabled husband for 4 years. I was blessed to find her on Care.com. Without any medical training she assisted with some very specific care of a feeding tube and trach. She also assisted with all aspects of his daily life. Personal hygiene, medications and even took him to...

- Terri M.

Kathy C.

5.0

Kathy is wonderful! She's warm and friendly and my son loves her. If she wasn't already hired by another family I would've hired her long term, for sure!

- Christina M.

Sarah C.

5.0

Sarah brought activities and planned outings to keep my kids occupied this summer. I definitely recommend her.

- Joann K.

Amanda C.

5.0

Amanda is great! My son loves to have her stay with him. She has also helped out with my dog. She is extremely personable, reliable and trustworthy. I would recommend Amanda for any of your needs.

- Ann W.

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.

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