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Kelly R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-24/hr7 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/hr10 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/hr6 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
"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!"

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Marina D.


Homestead, PA

$10-20/hr10 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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Monica B.


Canonsburg, PA

$17-28/hr4 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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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Katerina H.


Clairton, PA

$20-27/hr10 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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/hr15 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, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Jade S.


Venetia, PA

$10-50/hr2 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:

CPR

First Aid

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/hr8 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emilia is FANTASTIC and has been a wonderful addition to our family. She is trustworthy, and great with our two daughters. I cannot express how confidently I recommend Emilia. She is THE best!!!"

Andrew T.

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Amanda N.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-15/hr2 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

$30/hr10 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: Companionship, light cleaning, home modification, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CNA

5.0
"Kelly was a caregiver for my mom when she was in home hospice. Kelly gave good care, was able to make her comfortable when she needed to be medicated, has experience with a urinary catheter, bed bathing, simple bandage changes, and both my mom and myself enjoyed...

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Katharine M.


Venetia, PA

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver For All Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! My name is Katharine, I'm 22 years old, and I've been babysitting for over 5 years and it's my favorite thing ever! I'm taking a year off from school, so I am looking for a babysitting job for evenings and weekends. In school, my major is art education (hoping to work in an elementary school) so I have done lots...
5.0
"She was very punctual and reliable. She was great with my special needs child. I highly recommend Katie!"

Tom H.

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Leah R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$30-35/hr10 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

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Leah was fantastic with our daughter (who is 6 months old). She gave us regular updates on our daughters care, and our daughter really seemed to enjoy their time together!"

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Chynna W.


East McKeesport, PA

$20-30/hr4 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.

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: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
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Kris V.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25-30/hr10 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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Denise B.


Ellsworth, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As I was young I've babysat for family. Now as I'm an adult I worked for special needs children and adults for 30+ years. I'm very compassionate about what I do and who I take care of. I have a lot of experience and have children of my own and grandchildren as well. I have a grandson that is autistic and epilepsy child as well ....
Denise can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

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Kimberly B.


Finleyville, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver / Home Health Aide

Hi my name is Kim . , I have many years experience in home health care , I've taken care of bedridden due to stroke , wheelchair , walker , stair lift , exercise s to help muscles , bathing , feeding , medication , over night for dementia patients . I'm very kind and love to help people . My son has muscular Dystrophy He is...
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Lisa S.


Monroeville, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Nanny With Medical Needs Experience

Hello I'm a nanny who also has experience with children who are differently abled. I have experience with children with asthma/ODD/ADD/Bipolar/GI Tubes/Downs Syndrome and Autism. I am very patient and recently took a course on Positive Discipline Strategies. I am experienced with texture sensitivity and have helped families with...
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Leah I.


Irwin, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Providing Early Childhood And Special Education To The Greater Pittsburgh Area

With a life in Special Education, Early Childhood Development, and English as a Second Language Instruction, I can't wait to help your children reach their potential! From engaging hands-on activities to one-on-one personalized instruction, it is my goal to make sure every child achieves academic and personal success. Currently...

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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

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.

Katerina H.

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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