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Special needs caregivers in Braddock, PA

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Ramera P.


Braddock, PA

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Ramera. I am a biology major at Howard University. I have worked in health care as a Residential Advisor for individuals with special needs for the past two years. I am CPR/First Aid certified. As an RA I am familiar with expectations and how important it is for our love ones to be taken care of by someone you...
Ramera can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Shannon C.


Pittsburgh, PA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Specialize In Working With Children With Autism And Special Needs

4.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a licensed behavior specialist that works daily with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have years of experience as a teacher as well as a behavior specialist that enjoys working directly with children. I have extensive experience babysitting/nannying typical children as well as children with special...
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Nilah J.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Nilah. I am a recent graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a B. S. in Neuroscience and minors in chemistry, Africana Studies. Spanish. I want to go into pediatrics so I love working with kids. I believe that I can be good role model and additionally I can learn just as much from children as they can learn from...
Nilah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nilah was wonderful with our 9 month old! Covid conscious, punctual, respectful and dependable. Would definitely hire again!"

Joseph W.

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Kay D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Ashley W.


Pittsburgh, PA

$8-50/hr10 yrs exp

Future Pediatrician! One-time & Recurring

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, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Holly B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-26/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Nurturing, Educational Nanny

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Holly has been caring for our 16 month old for months and we are so lucky to have found her! She is kind, caring, and it is clear that our son is very well taken care of when he is at her home. "

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Csilla T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, M, T, W, Th, F 8 AM-12 PM

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am a chef by trade that works a seasonal job and am looking to be a part time nanny from the months of November - April. I have babysat up to three children, ages ranging from newborn-6 years old in the past. I was previously employed as a social worker working with children of all ages, primarily preschool, who...
Csilla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Csilla is wonderful with our children! She is very patient and kind. My 3 year old looks forward to the fun crafts or games that she has planned for the day. I feel very comfortable leaving my children with her."

Danielle C.

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Kristi D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$31-32/hr10 yrs exp

Let Me Help You With A Smile

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 9+ 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.

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Rena L.


Pittsburgh, PA

$22/hr3 yrs exp

About Me!

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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.

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CNA

5.0
"Leah was excellent with our little one. She was always super happy to see the baby, sang songs, and would talk to our little one which helped our baby grow. Leah would read to her, and was great with implementing my feedback. We only stopped using Leah's services...

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
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 R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-24/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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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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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Kali M.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

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

Special Needs Care

3.0
"Not very reliable and did not follow car instructions "

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Carly B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced & Nurturing Nanny Ready To Start Asap!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi families! My name is Caroline, and I would LOVE to work for you! I am an incredibly patient and nurturing person, and I can handle just about anything that I encounter. I have over 7 years of paid experience, ranging from newborns to teens. Big families, special needs, etc. I'd describe my personality as compassionate,...
Carly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"1000/10 Employee! Would recommend her to anyone that is looking for a qualified and kindhearted sitter. She is wonderful and with all the craziness involved in hiring a nanny, she is your light at the end of the tunnel. Responsible, consistent, and the best...

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Samson J.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-22/hr9 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

CPR

First Aid

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/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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Braddock, PA

Nilah J.

5.0

Nilah was wonderful with our 9 month old! Covid conscious, punctual, respectful and dependable. Would definitely hire again!

- Joseph W.

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.

Ashley W.

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 her again!

- Samantha F.

Holly B.

5.0

Holly has been caring for our 16 month old for months and we are so lucky to have found her! She is kind, caring, and it is clear that our son is very well taken care of when he is at her home.

- Care member

Csilla T.

5.0

Csilla is wonderful with our children! She is very patient and kind. My 3 year old looks forward to the fun crafts or games that she has planned for the day. I feel very comfortable leaving my children with her.

- Danielle C.

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