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Emma G.


West Mifflin, PA

$12-17/hr7 yrs exp

Caring And Reliable Sitter Looking To Provide An Enjoyable Time For Kids

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Hello, I'm Emma! I am a caring, kind, and reliable university student with a passion for caregiving and working with children. I have 7 years of babysitting experience, including working with children with special needs. I love to organize arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and interactive games. My number one priority is to...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hello, I am a 47-year-old female. I am a mother of two grown daughters and a grandmother of a 2-year-old granddaughter and 9-year-old grandson. I Watch them both during the week. I don't have any formal training but have taken care of a few individuals with mild disabilities such as ADD, dementia and other senior care issues. I...
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Nikayla P.


Oakmont, PA

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Hello! My name is Nikayla and i'm a registered nurse who specializes in adult medicine. I have experience with medically complex individuals, special needs patients, patients who need hospice care and much more. I have multiple certifications including advanced life support and CPR. I pride myself on being a compassionate and...
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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Maureen S.


Verona, PA

$8-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

-Worked with autism/special needs for 20 years.
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Nikayla P.


Oakmont, PA

$18-35/hr2 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Hello! My name is Nikayla, i'm a Registered Nurse with mainly an adult cardiac background but I also have experience in special needs & hospice care. I was a nursing assistant for two years and have been a nurse for an additional two years. I previously nannied on care. com therefore have child/adolescent experience as well. I...
Nikayla can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Cassandra F.


North Versailles, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Creative Caregiver With Ten Years Of Teaching Experience

Hello, I'm a graduate of Carlow University with three degrees in education. My passion is working with children on the autism spectrum, but I have experience with children with or without special needs from Birth to age 21. I have worked in schools and childcare programs for the majority of my career. But, have been an in home...
Cassandra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Mary Beth D.


Murrysville, PA

$40/hr20 yrs exp

Need Child Care (special Needs) For The Summer?

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT ONLY I've been a teacher since 1990, special education since 2005. Mainly worked with young children, but have recently worked with older children. My first "real " job, YEARS ago, was as a live in nanny for 2 small boys in Baltimore. I also worked off and on at a tutoring center, taught subjects from basic...
Mary Beth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

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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Haley Y.


Oakmont, PA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Summer Nanny/Babysitter Available, As Well As Occasional Babysitter

Hello! I am 21 years old and currently studying to be a Special Education teacher at Clarion University. I have loved working with children since I was little and ever since then I knew I wanted to be in a profession where I could work with them. I have been babysitting multiple families with up to 4 children for almost 6 years...
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Laurene B.


Monroeville, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Been A Caregiver For Seventeen Years. I Received My CNA Certificate In 2015.

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience in helping people with memory care and disabilities no matter what it is I'm always willing to learn new things. I been a caregiver for 15+years I also have my Cna certificate since 2016. I have a bad review but it was a big misunderstanding I have excellent references to back that up I'm covid vaccinated...
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Rachel C.


Irwin, PA

$21/hr3 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Passionate For Helping People Grow And Complete New Goals! I'm Eager To Meet You!

Hello! I currently am a DSP. (Direct Support Professional 3 years) This means I assist people young and old with intellectual disabilities! Knowing that your work contributes significantly to someone's quality of life can be highly motivating. I also enjoy watching people succeed and grow and complete goals. I am medication...
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Tabytha S.


Buena Vista, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Surgical Technologist

Assist surgeons with many different special needs patients to completely satisfy their medical care.
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Genna G.


Verona, PA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Loving, Nurturing And Patient Care Giver

I have worked as a teacher for 8 years and worked in the classroom with many special needs students, it always gave me great pleasure. After needing a much needed break from teaching, I started to work as a support coordinator with individuals with Autism, helping them manage daily tasks. It was my favorite. I believe that in...
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Ramera P.


Braddock, PA

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

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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Tena T.


Clairton, PA

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Activities Therapist/Aide Available

I have worked with all types of individuals of various ages and abilities, including at Easter Seals Northern Rocky Mountain with many wonderful people with Special Needs. I have created curriculum and taught creativity classes and developed personal exercise routines. I have worked with Visiting Angels of Greensburg, PA. I am a...
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support and Feeding. I have been caring for different needs in clients for seven years. I have worked with down syndrome children, patients with brain cancer, epilepsy, and dementia. I also worked In the dermatologist office for two years assisting with...

Kimberly V.


Irwin, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Or Babysitting

Compassionate caregiver with over 10 years of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. I also have experience caring for children, including those with special needs, as I am a mother of two children with autism. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration,...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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"Monica is one of the best Baby sitters I've ever had the chance to know. She is so knowledgeable regarding child care and needs. I would recommend Monica to anyone looking for a baby sitter anytime!"

Nicole A.

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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:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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"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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