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Rena L.


Pittsburgh, PA

$22/hr3 yrs exp

About Me!

5.0

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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

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kelly R.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-24/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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.

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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

CNA

First Aid

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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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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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Chayana P.


South Park, PA

$12-17/hr

Excited And Accepting

Hi! I have worked with kids my entire life as I am the youngest from a big family and would often help my siblings with there children! I have experience with special needs children and think I would be an excellent babysitter
Chayana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Eva C.


Irwin, PA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Eva and I am a recent Pitt graduate. I have 10+ years of experience working with children of all ages, as well as special needs care. I have taken early childhood education courses and I am certified in CPR as well as Infant CPR. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Laundry as well as carpool and online...
Eva can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Jamisha J.


Bethel Park, PA

$20-24/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter Just Trying To Help Mom And Dads With Their Children!

I have been babysitting for about five years. I have experience with newborns to age 12 and special needs children. I have my own transportation so I can help with errands or taking the children where they need to be. I am have a bachelors degree, clearances, CPR certification, and am also EMT certified.
Jamisha can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Maggie L.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Weekend Babysitter Available

Hi, my name is Maggie! I am a student at Penn State majoring in early childhood education. I have roughly 4 years of experience babysitting a special needs child. When I watch her I would usually get her off the bus from school, take her to her occupational/ speech therapy, as well as just hang out at the home and play. I found...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jamya F.


McKeesport, PA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

College Student Babysitter

With an impressive four years of childcare experience, I am a dedicated and reliable professional passionate about providing comprehensive supervision for your children. I am proficient in creating educational and engaging activities that are fun and promote literacy, social-emotional learning, STEM, art, mentoring, and...
Jamya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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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Ralene T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$19-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hha/dsp

I've worked in this field for several years I've worked for and with mainstay life service and pacc I've also worked with people who has special needs.
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Heather G.


Cuddy, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Part-Time Or As Needed Day-Time Position

Single mother to a 5-year-old who had 10+ years of experience with special needs children/adults, infants, toddler, school-aged children. Looking for a day time position, while my son is in school that is part-time or as needed. Would prefer to watch the child in my home, that is pet friendly and child-proof within South...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I am currently in school for occupational therapy (2nd year student). I am very comfortable caring for children with disabilities. All I would need is someone to show me what they'd like me to do, and I'll do it.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Susan I've been doing babysitting and elderly Care for most of my adult life. I guess professionally probably for about 12 years. I worked with a lot of different type of special needs. Enjoy caring for people kids elderly. I've been a natural caregiver my whole life I guess it's just part of who I am. Reliable...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Justyanna F.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Here To Help And Support!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is justyanna, I am currently a student at the University of Pittsburgh studying psychology, neuroscience and American Sign Language. Previous childcare experience includes 10 years of babysitting, employment as a swim instructor at the YMCA, music specialist at Camp Yachaad, and therapeutic childcare staff at...
Justyanna can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Recent graduate of Pitt's Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Clinical experience in an outpatient pediatric clinic and as an early childhood educator in an inclusive classroom environment.
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Ashley M.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Ashley, and I have 10+ years of experience providing compassionate and high quality childcare to families with children of all ages. I have experience providing in home child care that met the physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs of all children. I contributed to a safe, caring, nurturing and...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi! My name is Amanda and I have had years of babysitting experience! I also have a background in working in daycare centers. I have experience working with special needs children and children with specific medical needs. I am a fun and energetic person who likes to be outside and make the most of every situation! I'd describe...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Kelly C.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Responsible Sitter With 8+ Years Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, Families! I am a senior at the University of Pittsburgh studying Psychology and Education. I live in Shadyside and am currently looking for part-time child care/occasional date night positions. I have 8+ years of experience in child care as a... - Live-in special needs nanny (concentrated experience working with children...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Donora, 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.

Jade S.

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.

Nilah J.

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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