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Kelly R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-24/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

3.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I attended University of Pennsylvania, where I earned a Bachelors of Education in Special Education (Pre K-Grade 8) and Pre-K-Grade 4 education. I spent two years working as a special education teacher for grades 7 and 8 followed by three years working as a special education teacher in Kindergarten through third grade...
3.0
"We hired Kelly last summer and kept her on our caregiver backup list for almost a year. She was very intelligent,soft spoken and brought a lot of experience to the caregiver position. Lovely individual. The challenge that we encountered was her lack of...

Molly H.

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Denise B.


Ellsworth, PA

$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Been doing this line of work at a very young age . I'm Medicine aide , CPR and First aide experience. Hands on experience with daily activities. I do modified sign language, worked with children and adults that are mentally challenge and ADHD and has had seizures disorders .
5.0
"Denise cared for our nephew with Coffin Lowry Syndrome for several years. We are not his custodians so we only saw them intermittently, but often. She is amazing with children and really cares about them and their families. Having seen her work with our nephew and...

Chuck B.

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Shania B.


Monroeville, PA

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caretaker Flexible Scheduling

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Shania! I am 28 and have a BS is psychology. Prior to this, I was a behavior specialist for adults with disabilities in a residential program, then worked on Allegheny county's Dual Diagnosis Treatment team for individuals with ID and acute mental health care needs. I found my way to this field through a summer...
5.0
"Shania is an excellent care taker. She is reliable, responsible, compassionate and fun. We're so grateful for her time with our kids. They adore her and we are sad that she doesn't live closer!"

Sarah L.

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Marina D.


Homestead, PA

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs children all my life and prefer to work with children who are diagnosed as being autistic or on the autism spectrum. I worked at St. Peter's Child Development Center and the DePaul Institute for the hearing impaired. Most recently I was employed as a research assistant in the Neurophysiology...
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Margaux D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Margaux. I'm a certified teacher with lots of experience caring for kids age 6 mos. to 18 years. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and for the past four years I've taught Theater and English in public and charter schools. Before I go back into teaching full time, I'd love to continue working with children! I am...
Margaux can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Margaux and I have been friends for a couple of years. She is great with my four-month-old son. I wish she still lived near me so she could be his nanny! Margaux is one of the easiest people to talk to that I've met, and she is a responsible and kind person. I...

Genevieve S.

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Monica B.


Canonsburg, PA

$17-28/hr • 4 yrs exp

Child Care

Hello my name is Monica! I currently work as a Toddler Teacher during the week. I use to be a nanny and wad with that fanily for a little over 2 years. Before that I worked in an infant class as a teacher in Colorado. The kids in my care were 6 weeks to 18 months. I have experience with kids with special needs, as I use to...
Monica can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I have known Monica for 12 years, she has watched my children for 6 of those 12. We have since moved out of state and she remains part of our family. She is compassionate, caring, and has amazing communication. She is still involved in all of my children's lives...

Autumn S.

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Samson J.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-22/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a caring and experienced childcare provider with 9 years of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient, calm, and creative personality allows me to connect with children of all ages. I believe in open communication with parents and regularly provide updates about their child's...
Samson can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Samson as our full-time caregiver for our 3 young boys (5, 3, and 8 months at the time of hire). He has a warm personality that connects really well with kids. He's been incredibly reliable, on time, and ready to "be on the job" from the moment he gets...

Jonathan S.

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Katerina H.


Clairton, PA

$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Date Night Or Daytime Babysitter Available - Over 10 Years Of Experience

Hi! My name is Katerina but everyone calls me Kat. I am a previous full time nanny & pediatric dental assistant, looking for occasional opportunities. I'm currently a real estate agent so I have some flexibility with my schedule and can do daytime, evening, and weekend hours. I have experience with babies, toddlers, adolescents,...
Katerina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She has watched my son from age 6. Very good with children and has always done well connecting with him. Very flexible and has always been reliable."

Eric W.

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Amanda N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25-30/hr • 15 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with a true passion for supporting children's growth and development. With 15 years of experience, I have honed my skills in creating a nurturing and enriching environment for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My formal education and coursework in Early Child...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"I myself and my family have hired Amanda for many things. She has always been on time and stayed longer if needed. She always does an amazing job. No matter if it was for housekeeping or watching my son or my pets and she has also helped care for my grandmother. We...

Tasia L.

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Diana V.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Playful And Easygoing

Hello! My name is Diana and I am looking part time for a position as a caregiver to the elderly. I have been helping people who have mobility issues and cognitive issues and need some one around them and care for them. I have a really good report with those who are aging and bringing excitement to their day by playing all sorts...
5.0
"Diana has been a fabulous caregiver to my mom. She is punctual and flexible if we ever need to change days/times. She is always coming up with new ideas to keep my mom awake, alert and engaged. She plays games, does crafts and is willing to tackle new recipes. She...

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Jade S.


Venetia, PA

$10-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

About Me

Hi!! My name is Jade (: I have a special place in my heart for kids and I love being a positive role model for them! I was previously a sitter at Children's hospital, so I have experience with kids from ages 0-teens and experience with many different levels of need/care. I enjoy engaging with kids and playing + being...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Jade goes above and beyond, she is excellent with children and especially pets! She followed my list perfectly on how to take care of my dog and reptiles."

Brittney G.

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Emilia P.


Pittsburgh, PA

$26-34/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced, Educated, Fun And Crafty Part Time Nanny Looking For A Second Part Time Position.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 8 years of experience working as a full time nanny. I have worked with new born infants, toddlers, school age kids, and teenagers. In college and grad school I was a lifeguard, taught swim lessons to kids 3 to 8yrs, and held the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification. I have held certifications in...
Emilia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emilia is a longtime friend of the family and has worked part-time as a nanny for our daughter E since E was an infant. She is now four. First the basics: Emilia is dependable, punctual, and flexible. She keeps her commitments, is always ready for E when we drop...

Beth R.

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Amanda N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! I'm extremely passionate about special needs, my 4 year daughter was diagnosed with Autism in 2015, so I have a little knowledge of speech therapy, occupational therapy, and learning to deal with sensory issues. I used to work for a company as an independent contractor. I went to homes and served as a companion for young...
4.0
"Amanda is the mother of a special needs child. She is very patient and very capable of caring and working with special needs."

Kay L.

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Kelly S.


Jeannette, PA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello I have been a HHA for almost 12 years now. I have a passion and a love for what I do. I've been helping seniors since I was little including my own grandparents. I have experience with Dementia Alzheimer's diabetes, MS, ALS stroke, Parkinson's, special needs, disabled, blind, . I have worked with a lot of hospice patients/...
Kelly can also help with: Hospice services, errands, home modification, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Kelly was wonderful! She did 7 night shifts with my mother. Very kind and calming with my mother. Highly skilled. She even curled my mother's hair which was a big hit. I would hire her again. (I also called 2 references before I hired Kelly, and they loved her...

Roberta R.

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Leah R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Healthcare Worker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*newborn care specialist* available for newborn prep consultation services As a dedicated mom who practices gentle parenting, I understand the importance of nurturing and creating a loving environment for children to thrive. I am also a trained newborn care specialist, which has equipped me with the skills to provide expert...
Leah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CNA

5.0
"I'm very impressed by Leah she is very reliable and trustworthy. I have six children she took care of all of them when I was out handling work and she will go above and beyond to make sure you're happy. Thank you for all your help and I won't have anybody better 💪"

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Pamela M.


Bethel Park, PA

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mom of 18 Yr Old Twins and Experience With ID Children Ready To Help You With Your Families Needs

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi,, I have over 20 years experience watching little ones. I myself have 26year-old twins, so I have experience with preemies and colic babies. I am comfortable with children of all ages. I also enjoyed when I worked with special needs children. I absolutely love to read and sing to the children. I know how hard it is to leave...
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Chynna W.


East McKeesport, PA

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Chynna. I am writing to express my interest in a special needs position. It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter hoping to gain additional experience as a caregiver. I have past experience working with special needs children; as a camp counselor, a teacher's assistant, and as well as in my own home. As a...
5.0
"Chynna came to clean my house, she was very respectful and did a good job with housekeeping. She was detailed and thorough!"

Mehvish S.

Hi! My name is Vanessa and I am a mom of two teenagers. I currently do not have paid experience being a caretaker to the elderly. However, professionally I am a para educator. I work with special needs children full time. I take great pride in my job and I would love to care for your beloved family member. I am very patient,...
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CPR

I've worked with clients that are blind, hearing loss, dementia, and clients who are completely wheelchair bound, i've worked with bed ridden clients, and special need clients, I love to care for others and help them with daily activities, meds, outings, errands, meals, and cleaning, and bathing
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia
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Kris V.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Adult Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am compassionate, caring and capable. Most recently, I served as a caregiver for an 82-year-old woman who needed to move to a nursing facility due to health reasons . For many years, I have assisted with caring for a special needs girl with my daughter who is a nurse and my 93-year-old mother-in-law who has dementia. My...
Kris can also help with: Personal care, dementia

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Belle Vernon, PA

Kelly R.

3.0

We hired Kelly last summer and kept her on our caregiver backup list for almost a year. She was very intelligent,soft spoken and brought a lot of experience to the caregiver position. Lovely individual. The challenge that we encountered was her lack of availability and the time it took to return...

- Molly H.

Denise B.

5.0

Denise cared for our nephew with Coffin Lowry Syndrome for several years. We are not his custodians so we only saw them intermittently, but often. She is amazing with children and really cares about them and their families. Having seen her work with our nephew and interact with the family, I can...

- Chuck B.

Shania B.

5.0

We hired Shania through the care app to babysit our 3 boys (one on the autism spectrum). Our boys love her! She sticks to the routine and always arrives on time. We appreciate how much she plays with our children and meets their needs. I highly recommend Shania!

- Care member

Margaux D.

5.0

Margaux and I have been friends for a couple of years. She is great with my four-month-old son. I wish she still lived near me so she could be his nanny! Margaux is one of the easiest people to talk to that I've met, and she is a responsible and kind person. I always enjoyed hearing about her...

- Genevieve S.

Monica B.

5.0

I have known Monica for 12 years, she has watched my children for 6 of those 12. We have since moved out of state and she remains part of our family. She is compassionate, caring, and has amazing communication. She is still involved in all of my children's lives and has watched them grow up with me....

- Autumn S.

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