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I am a caring, patient, outgoing individual who enjoys spending my days helping people. 10 years ago I realized I could make a living doing what I enjoy most. I was a stay at home mom for 9 years and during that time I worked many seasonal, temporary and retail positions. When it came time to re-enter the work force came across...
Takiya R.
Carnegie, PA
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a caregiver with a passion to make a difference in the lives of children and support families. I have 5 years of experience caring for children of various ages, from infants to preteens. I'm a patient, creative, and friendly individual who believes in open communication with parents. I follow the parents' lead in enforcing...
Takiya can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Rebecca Y.
Carnegie, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Honest, Caring, Trustworthy Sitter With Prior Experience
Hello,
My name is Becky. I'm a 2011 Slippery Rock Graduate with 780 hours of mental health experience as well as special needs experience. I taught Pre-k for 7 years at an early learning center and taught English via an online platform to children in China! My current role for the past almost 4 years, is a School Education...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(4)
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:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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...
Care member
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
(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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Caty is a professional nanny. Reliable, trustworthy, on time, honest and flexible. She would do light housework, prepare meals, pick up the kids and take them to their activities and send us lots of videos of their activities, prepare dinner, read, help with...
Roshni F.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am seeking out job opportunities in babysitting, and helping families out in my spare time from my regular job! One-time babysitting needs and/or planned dates needed for babysitting, or pet care are ideal.
My current job position:
I am a registered behavior technician at a special education school and work primarily...
Carol An can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Carol was absolutely wonderful. She was communicative, punctual. She watched our five month old son so we could go out for the evening. It was our first time having him he watched by someone other than family, and we felt like he was in dependable hands. We will...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Amanda N.
Pittsburgh, PA
$25-30/hr • 15 yrs exp
3.3
(4)
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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 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 helped our out of town special needs son attend a family wedding. She was terrific at engaging and supporting him right away having never met him before. Would highly recommend her."
Steve M.
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a pediatric nurse with 8 years of experience turned stay-at-home mom to my 2 under 2 in 2020. I have my Masters Degree in Nursing and am CPR certified. I'm currently looking for occasional work to bring in a bit of income without disrupting my kids' schedules. I've watched children in the past regularly, ranging in age from...
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Mariah is currently watching our two boys who just adore her! She is always smiling and friendly, I always come home to a clean happy house. We will be very sad when she goes back to school next month."
Mandy R.
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
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.
Lindsey C.
Coraopolis, PA
$20-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Looking For Weeknight/weekend Babysitting Opportunity
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Lindsey. I am currently a full time nanny M-F to a 2 and a half year old little girl, and have been with her since she was 4 months old. She is my absolute best friend! We spend our days walking to the park to play on the swings and climb the jungle gyms, as well as daily outings to museums, play groups,...
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lindsey has been our daughter’s nanny for 15+ months. She started when our daughter was 4 months old, and my daughter absolutely adores her (as do we)! Lindsey does a phenomenal job engaging my toddler with books, songs, crafts, games, and outdoor play- never...
Care member
3.0
(1)
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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
3.0
"Not very reliable and did not follow car instructions "
Care member
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
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
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.5
(2)
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.
Nilah J.
Pittsburgh, PA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, 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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Carnegie, PA
Leah R.
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 regularly because daycare started....
- Care member
Elizabeth N.
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.
Catherine Z.
5.0
Caty is a professional nanny. Reliable, trustworthy, on time, honest and flexible. She would do light housework, prepare meals, pick up the kids and take them to their activities and send us lots of videos of their activities, prepare dinner, read, help with homework, and get them ready for bed....
- Roshni F.
Carol An M.
5.0
Was a last minute need for child care and my sons first time with a babysitter. Carol was very good with him, interactive, reliable and gave me peace of mind.
- Care member
Amanda N.
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 all love her and haven't found...
- Tasia L.
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